Dial and Aperture

Nacho Conde and Morgan Saignes

A show exploring the art, craft, and obsession behind photography, watches, and gear. Hosted by Nacho Conde and Morgan Saignes.

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#20
May 2 · 1 hr 15 min
Dial and Aperture Ep. 20 - How to avoid getting stuck in a creative rut
Do you ever feel like you're running low on creativity? In this episode, Morgan and Nacho share their insights on how to get out of that situation. From employing creative photography techniques to avoiding getting stuck in routines, and practical tips for shooting and editing. They discuss how they’ve navigated the situation and ways to stay inspired in the world of photography. They wrap the show up with snapshots, including a great rubber strap and a must-follow page on Instagram. Show Notes / Snapshots: @bowlofsalmon's Genta-inspired shot @thespeedyshutter's Speedmaster lug print Serica Sport rubber strap @northlandscapes - IG
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#19
April 25 · 1 hr 5 min
Dial and Aperture Ep. 19 - The Watches and Wonders debrief: Our experience
Back from the madness of Watches and Wonders 2026, Nacho and Morgan are happy to be home. In this episode, they catch up on the latest and discuss their individual experiences navigating the show, doing their best to capture as many pictures as possible of their favorite watches. They also talk about the reality of shooting during the fair and the pitfalls of a setup that requires a lot of assembly, which can become somewhat counterproductive. Other than that, they reminisce about shared experiences in the week, including the photographer’s dinner and ensuing night out. They wrap up with a fresh round of snapshots, including an app for all space nerds and budding astro-photographers, and a great strap with military heritage for your watch. Show Notes / Snapshots: Tom (aka. @Bowlofsalmon) Nacho's Watches and Wonders 2026 highlights Sky Guide App The WOE-ZA Commando Strap
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#18
April 18 · 49 min
Dial and Aperture Ep. 18 - Live From Watches and Wonders 2026
Join a slightly worse-for-wear Morgan and Nacho live from Geneva as they share their experiences from Watches & Wonders. Joining forces on day four of the fair, they discuss the latest watch releases, photography challenges, and memorable moments from the event. This, of course, includes the annual photographer’s dinner at the Buvette des Bains: the only fondue restaurant in Geneva, where ducks walk around as you and your friends indulge in gratuitous amounts of melted cheese. We’ll be back next week with a more traditionally structured episode! Shout-out to Zach, Tom, Jake, David, Anaïs, Augustin, and Leo for joining us at the dinner. And thanks to everyone we met in Geneva.
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April 11 · 1 hr 7 min
Dial and Aperture Ep. 17 - The Pre-Watches and Wonders 2026 Episode
In this pre-Watches and Wonders episode, Nacho and Morgan talk about how they prepare for the big show of the year. This includes everything from clearing memory cards to packing gear and charging batteries. They also touch on recent travel, Pokémon adventures, and the return of natural light to the Northern Hemisphere. They also make some predictions and talk about the brands they’re most looking forward to seeing there. The show ends with some recommendations. These include a new jazz album by Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist, Flea, and a YouTube video on traditional Japanese tattoos. Show Notes / Snapshots: Bunshinren Tattoo Studio on YT Honora - Flea
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#16
April 4 · 1 hr 16 min
Dial and Aperture Ep. 16 - Conceptualizing our ideal cameras
Today, on Dial and Aperture, Morgan and Nacho are dreaming up their ideal cameras. The show kicks off with the usual weekly chat, where topics like Watches and Wonders prep, plans for a new tattoo, and some ongoing autodidactic activity. Our focus point this week sees the guys running through a specs sheet for their ideal camera and lens setup. Whether the real thing exists out there remains to be seen, though in Morgan’s case, it seems like it just might. They wrap up the show with snapshots of Morgan’s newly rediscovered coffee ritual and Nacho’s recent visit to a great museum in Rotterdam. Show Notes/Snapshots: FENIX museum Rotterdam Chemex coffee
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#15
March 28 · 1 hr 5 min
Dial and Aperture Ep. 15 - Photography in the studio vs. out in the world
What are the biggest differences between shooting out in the world versus in the studio? And which of the two scenarios do we prefer? That’s the topic of discussion in today’s episode of Dial and Aperture. Join Nacho and Morgan as they explore the nuances of studio versus outdoor photography, sharing insights, experiences, and practical tips for photographers looking to enhance their craft in different environments. We begin with the usual chat covering recent events, including Nacho’s prep for Watches and Wonders and a honeymoon trip to Mexico, and Morgan’s plans for further volcanic adventures. As always, the wrap-up includes snapshots. This week, they include a French jewelry brand, a shout-out to a fellow photographer, and something everyone should do this time of year. Show Notes/Snapshots: Harpo Paris Spring cleaning @BowlofSamon - Flash BTS
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#14
March 21 · 1 hr 11 min
Dial and Aperture Ep. 14 - Dream clients: brands we’d love to work for as photographers
The boys are dreaming big this week! Join Morgan and Nacho in this episode of Dial and Aperture as they discuss the brands they’d love to work for someday. They kick things off with a quick catch-up on recent goings on, including Morgan’s recent visit to an active volcano, and Nacho’s attendance at a Thundercat show and ongoing flash photography experiments. They then move on to discussing their dream clients, and wrap up the show with some Snapshots. These include a TV show, a movie, and some great music from a Japanese artist. Show Notes/Snapshots: Morgan's lava pic Thundercat - Live in Utrecht One Piece Live Action - Netflix Weapons - HBO Toshiki Soejima
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#13
March 14 · 1 hr 16 min
Dial and Aperture Ep. 13 - Our photography workflows
Today, on Dial and Aperture, Nacho and Morgan are discussing their photography workflow. From packing their camera bag to file management, editing, and delivering finished images. The episode begins with the usual catch-up and weather report. Morgan is back on Reunion Island after an intense week of shooting watches in Geneva and Paris. And Nacho had an interesting outing to Amsterdam to shoot some of AP’s new watches. The show wraps up with some snapshots, including Morgan’s latest sunglasses accessory, a great movie, and a useful item everyone should have in their toolkit. Show Notes/Snapshots: Spanish Consulate Amsterdam Morgan's AP House Marvel book pics Joseph Bonie sunglasses case Paracord Sentimental Value - movie
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#12
March 7 · 1 hr 22 min
Dial and Aperture Ep.12 - A slightly jet-lagged catch-up
In this week’s episode of Dial and Aperture, Morgan calls in from Geneva as he kicks off a week of client work, and Nacho is coming off the jet lag after two back-to-back press trips. It’s been two weeks since the boys spoke, so they skip the focus point and spend the episode catching up. Morgan tells us about his ongoing client work and pre-Watches and Wonders plans. Nacho gives a report of his Tudor trip to Nauchâtel, Switzerland, and his IWC trip to Los Angeles. They also discuss the movies they watched during their travels and wrap up with a couple of recommendations, including a print magazine, a solid IG follow, a shout-out to Vanguard tripods, and Morgan's newest watch purchase. Show Notes/Snapshots: Hotel Palafitte, Neuchâtel, CH Tudor suppliers visit video Tudor suppliers visit article Reggie's Portra Fuji film recipe Predator: Badlands Haunted Mansion Bugonia Mickey 17 Alien: Romulus Superman The Road Rat Magazine Christopher McCurdy - Instagram Vanguard tripods Grand Seiko SBGX263
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