Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago

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Alex runs the YouTube channel @Shaka1277 and we had a long-awaited chat to share with you here. Highlights include the new film announcement from Light Lens Lab, Alex's chemistry PHD background, Harman Phoenix, and his plans moving forward.

Audio Podcast version - creators.spotify.com/pod/show/hashemmcadam/episodes/In-Conversation-with-Alex-Doran--shaka1277-e2uud47/a-abpjkuu
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/in-conversation-with-alex-doran-shaka1277/id1641601035?i=1000692711744


► Find Alex's work at the following links:
YouTube - youtube.com/shaka1277
Instagram - instagram.com/shaka1277
Flickr -flickr.com/photos/155307394@N06 (Shaka1277)

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►CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro to Alex Doran
07:43 - New film from Light Lens Lab
20:05 - Harman Phoenix next steps?
27:46 - What are you looking forward to?
37:50 - Personal content and vlogs

#filmphotography #chemistry #lightlenslab