My interview with Matt Dunne.

This week I had the opportunity to talk with Australian-based photographer, photobook publisher with Tall Poppy Press, and educator Matt Dunne for a conversation about the ecology/sustainablity of photobooks, artist/publisher relationships, the benefits of workshops/continuing education, and Matt’s interests in native Aussie wildlife and how he uses animals as vessels to explore the nuanced nature of his own photographic practice through his books Ten Eighty and The Killing Sink.

I found our conversation very rewarding, and I feel that many of the things we discussed regarding the photobook industry are highly relevant and useful for anyone navigating this space as an artist.

Apologies for the conversation cutting off abruptly towards the end; Matt had to tend to his newborn daughter, and though we did discuss things further, I didn’t feel like any of it was relevant to the rest of the interview and decided to leave it out.

I hope you will enjoy this entry into my little series of talks with varying people in the photo industry.

I intend to grow these conversations over time to be more diverse, but for the moment I am only speaking with people with whom I have a connection through either owning their work in book form, having had liaisons online, or who I have met in person.

This isn’t a podcast, but rather an opportunity for me to cure my curiosity, while sharing the answers I get with all of you, with the mindset that I am not alone in asking these questions, meaning that the answers I get aren’t only valid for myself, but broadly applicable for many others’ interests.

Take care!