Making It as a Professional Photographer

Making It as a Professional Photographer

Author: Mike Bodnar August 29, 2024 Duration: 28:37

Kiwi Esther Bunning makes her living as a professional photographer-artist. She's won awards, numerous accolades, and has been New Zealand Photographer of the Year. She's achieved what so many of us can only dream of.

In this episode she tells Mike Bodnar about her personal journey from amateur 'Father Christmas' photographer to full professional, and the challenges and rewards along the way.


Broadcaster and writer Mike Bodnar sits down with a new guest each week for a relaxed, insightful conversation that feels like a chat with a well-informed friend. The Mike On... podcast is a magazine-style show that delves into the fascinating stories of people from all walks of life, exploring the cultural and societal threads that connect us. Recorded in New Zealand, these half-hour episodes carry a warmth and curiosity that resonates anywhere. You'll hear from artists, community advocates, travellers, and thinkers, each sharing personal experiences and perspectives that are both unique and universally relatable. Mike’s background in broadcasting ensures every interview is engaging and thoughtfully paced, finding the balance between light-hearted entertainment and genuine depth. The result is a consistently fresh and informative listen, where the topic might be local but the appeal is thoroughly global. Tune in for a podcast that celebrates the art of conversation and the inspiring tales that often go untold.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 28

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