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In-Depth with Toby Binder: Life & Lens of a Documentary Photographer

Welcome to Meet the Streets, the go-to podcast for street and documentary photography enthusiasts. In this episode, we dive deep with Toby Binder, a remarkable documentary photographer based in Germany. Toby shares insights on his long-term project in Northern Ireland, documenting the impact of Brexit and the enduring divide between communities. We also explore his work in Germany during COVID-19, highlighting the struggles of immigrant children. Gain valuable perspectives on balancing personal projects with commercial work, the importance of building trust with subjects, and the challenges of maintaining a documentary career while raising a young family.

00:00 Introduction to Meet the Streets
00:15 Meet Toby Binder: A German Documentary Photographer
00:47 Toby's Long-Term Project in Northern Ireland
01:48 The Impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland
04:39 Challenges and Realities of Documentary Photography
08:22 Toby's Journey into Photography
20:35 The Belfast Project: Capturing Divided Communities
24:14 Exploring Belfast Through Photography
33:59 Staying in Touch with Brandon
34:55 Tensions During the Parade
36:24 The Kids' Project in Germany
37:16 Challenges of Homeschooling
37:53 Life in Duisburg Hochfeld
39:06 Migration and Growing Up in Germany
49:20 The Reality of Poverty
01:01:25 Balancing Family and Career
01:05:33 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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