Street Photography Magazine Podcast

Matt Nickles of Dayton Ohio is a new type of explorer. An Urban Explorer…Urbex for short. Rather than photograph people, he photographs the effects of people by documenting the things they leave behind by entering abandoned buildings, schools, churches and even subways. Basically Matt is an historian. These places can be dangerous, so it’s not for the foolhardy. Personally I find it fascinating. Here’s an explanation from Matt, in his own words, about what he does and why he does it. Plus more than a few words of caution for those of us who want to try it ourselves. “Take only photos, leave only footprints” a motto that would take a hold of my life! Hi there, my name is Matt Nickles(OhioRed). They say good things can come from bad situations and that is exactly what happened to me. Let me explain! Prior to Covid I was an avid hiker and nature will always be my first love! Then Covid happened. I noticed the trails quickly became packed with other people looking to escape the confinement of home. To me, nature was my escape from people. Don’t get me wrong, I’m an extrovert to the bone. But, we all need a break from the world and society and nature was mine. Now, I was stuck looking for a hobby without the cluster of people. I had always had this fascination with the Cincinnati Subway. So, to Google and Facebook I went. Took me just a couple days but I had set up a trip to get in and explore the remains of the forgotten subway. Before I go forward, I don’t condone any trespassing. I do this to capture the history before Mother Nature takes over. Next thing you know, I’m standing beneath the city of Cincinnati and can hear the foot traffic and cars on the street above me. Now, I find myself chasing light to capture that moment in time. The greatest joy I get from this is the moment to stand at the center of some of these structures and just listen and smell and imagine what it was like in its prime with all the busy people and loud machines running. I make sure to respect all places I visit and to leave only footprints. I’ve found myself from coast to coast and from Michigan to Destin Florida in my travels. I’ve also found there isn’t a place that I’ve encountered that doesn’t have a story to tell. I welcome you to take a look at my work and see if you may recognize any of these locations and may have a story of your own to tell? Safe explores! A selection of Matt’s Urbex photos Links from the show Matt’s Urbex Facebook

Carlos P. Beltran is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, producer and photo journalist originally from Caracas, Venezuela. Recently Carlos completed a 12-year documentary project, It Suddenly Occurred to Me, serves as an experimental biography that explores the life and work of Yarida Silva, a woman who found peace and redemption writing from within some of the worst prisons in Latin America. The book, documentary and photography exhibit are a collaboration between writer Yadira Silva and Carlos that offers an intimate view of a troubled, yet hopeful life. In today’s episode Beltran tells the story of how he and Yarida connected, how she wrote her story while imprisoned, how she hid her writing from the Venezuelan authorities and the dramatic rescue of her handwritten drafts from an abandoned apartment in Venezuela. Carlos’ documentary work focuses on socio-political issues, civil rights, migration, LGTBQ+ and human-interest stories in Latin America and the U.S. His work has been featured in leading news outlets including, NBC News, ABC News, National Geographic, Discovery Networks, Univision, The New York Post, Telemundo, Fusion, The Atlantic and AJ+ among others. A selection of Carlos’ Venezuela documentary photos Links from the show Carlos Beltran website Suddenly it Occurred to Me book website

Matt has worked as a creative nearly his entire professional career. He started as a visual designer but by the end of his 20-year tenure in that field his focus and expertise had shifted toward language and narrative. It’s no surprise that he ended up in the creative industry in that his parents were both artists and continue to create to this dav. Though from a family of modest means Matt was always supplied with instruction and professional level art supplies. His father was both a painter and a writer, but Matt’s early interests were, like his mother, entirely visual. She is an accomplished artist to this day. Having studied under Xavier Ironsides in her youth and heavily influenced by the work of Andrew Wyeth throughout her life, she has a solid command of form and composition and is an absolute master of the use light, shadow and texture. Matt’s formal training was initally in the area of theology. After a brief stint as a chaplain and teacher, however, he decided to pursue a degree in visual communications that evolved into a career in advertising. For multiple reasons does not consider his work in theology to have been a waste of time. In addition to applying the knowledge gained to his own spiritual journey it served to shape his creative vision as well. It’s his belief that the essence of true art is, fundamentally, the essence of humanity. and that human nature is most clearly revealed in its search for the divine. Currently he owns a small company that creates destination art for retailers across the United States. And while he enjoys his work as a small business owner and illustrator he continues to pursue photography as a deeper from of creative expression. His photographic work has been featured on multiple occasions in Street Photographer Magazine and a piece he did for National Parks Magazine won awards from both the Society of American Travel Writers and the North American Travel Journalists Association. A Selection of Matt’s Street Photos Links from the show Matt’s photography website Smoky Outfitters – Matt’s business website Instagram Facebook AbeBooks Resurrection City, 1968 by Jill Freedman The Unseen Saul Leiter  Gordon Parks: Segregation Story The Candid Frame Interview with David Ulrich The Mindful Photographer by David Ulrich

Matt Jerrams is an executive producer who creates television commercials in London. He has a passion for street photography in one of the best cities in the world to shoot. It seems like we have Matt on the show every year so it like this is his turn in 2022. We had plenty to talk about including Matt’s post purchase dissonance after switching from Fuji to Sony and his successful experiment selling his own prints through Etsy. He even volunteered to help our listeners thinking about giving it a try themselves. And of course he’s a Cleveland Browns fan…why is still a mystery to me. But we’re glad he’s a member of the fraternity. Don’t worry,we didn’t use the precious podcast time to talk football. A selection of Matt’s recent street photos Links from the show Matt’s InstagramMatt’s Vero: @capitalfacesMatt’s EtsyRobert Blomfield: Edinburgh 1957 – 1966The Mindful Photographer by David UlrichShane Taylor InstagramJimmy Lee Instagram

Brooklyn based photographer, Amy Touchette, explores themes of social connectedness through street portraiture. Amy trained at the International Center of Photography and began her artistic career as a writer and painter, earning a BA in Literature and Studio Art and an MA in Literature. She is represented by ClampArt in New York City and Little Big Galerie in Paris, France. Amy’s second monograph, Personal Ties: Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, was published in January 2022 by Schilt Publishing (Amsterdam) and garnered a Critical Mass 2021 Top 50. Her first monograph, Shoot the Arrow: A Portrait of The World Famous *BOB*, was published by Un-Gyve Press (Boston, 2013). Other publications include The New York Times, the New York Observer, and the books Women Street Photographers (Prestel, 2021) and Brooklyn Photographs Now (Rizzoli, 2018). Her photographs have exhibited nationally and internationally, including at MoMA-Moscow, Leica Gallery-Warszawa, Hamburg Triennial of Photography, and in the U.S. Embassies in Vienna, Austria, and Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Images from her latest series, Personal Ties: Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, debuted at the National Portrait Gallery in London, England, 2019-2020, as part of the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize exhibition and were included in an article on Artsy about Amy’s approach to street photography. An image from Personal Ties: Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn was made into a 8’ x 5’ flag and flown at the iconic Rockefeller Center rink in 2021 as part of Aperture’s “The Flag Project.” Amy is currently at work on several medium-format street photography series, as well as Street Dailies, her ongoing series of impromptu portraits of strangers, which are released regularly on Instagram. A selection of Amy’s street photos Links from the show Amy’s WebsiteInstagramFacebook

Kieron Long is a documentary photographer and Leica Ambassador from Kuching, Malaysia located on the island of Borneo. Born in Hong Kong, educated in the UK, Kieron has spent the past 4-years documenting the life and culture of the people of Borneo. He currently works with only a Leica Q2 Monochrom. By using only a single body and lens Kieron has mastered the capabilities of this specialized camera which drew the attention of Leica Malaysia to invite him to be and ambassador for the brand. Long before Kieron became an ambassador Kieron was a regular contributor to the highly competitive LFI Gallery which has earned him countless LFI Master Shots and Picture of the Week awards. This is nothing to sneeze at. Kieron pursues his project as a historian seeking to document the culture of his region before it disappears as young people leave their fishing villages to pursue modern lives in the city. He makes these photographs to honor the people he meets. His primary influences are Sebastião Salgado and Aurelio Amendola. A selection of Kieron’s photos Kieron’s links Kieron’s WebsiteInstagramFacebookKieron’s LFI Gallery

Miami Street Photography Festival Submission Deadline Extended Before we get to today’s show I wanted to let you know that the Miami Street Photography Festival (MSPF) will be live and in person this year at the History Miami Museum December 2 and 3. This is the premiere street photography event of the year, so we’re very happy that it’s back after the COVID interruption.Also, they have extended the deadline for contest submissions through Sunday, October 23 2022 (Midnight EDT). So there’s still time to submit your favorite single street photos or series. Use this link to visit their website. Use the links under Contest in the top menu to reach the submission forms. There’s one form for each contest, Single Photos, International Series and Miami Series. Now on with the show Editors’ Note: This show from our archives originally aired in October 2018. It’s one of our very favorite conversations that talks about the payoff of being persistent and passionate about a project over the long-haul. That’s why the subject is what I call the three P’s. Project, Passion, and Persistence. It’s really The hero of our story is Andy Hann, a creative director with Sony Studios in the Los Angeles area. Andy decided one day that he wanted to create a photo project about the people who frequent Hollywood Boulevard. If you’ve never been there it’s probably one of the quirkiest places in America with people dressed as movie super heros, famous people like Marylin Monroe and Michael Jackson as a way to make money to feed drug habits or just survive. This is a place that most of us would find as an interesting place to shoot for a few hours. But Andy saw it differently. He kept coming back…for over 3 years. And it’s not a pretty place because most of the regulars on the boulevard are homeless due to mental illness, drug addiction or both. Over time he became passionate about the people themselves and began to use his own time and money to help the homeless. It wasn’t always easy because Andy had to deal with his own bouts of self doubt and the imposter syndrome. Although he is a skilled designer, Andy wasn’t an experienced photographer. But he used the the project as a way to become familiar with the exposure and working in a variety of lighting conditions. At firstAt first and he wasn’t even an experience photographer And he didn’t even have a fancy camera…just a basic Digital Rebel, with 3 prime lenses. Despite bing a new photographer Andy persisted and finally after three years decided it was time to create a finished product which is his book Welcome to Hollywood. He tried to get it published and came close a couple times. But when that didn’t pan out he chose to publish it himself. The result is is a collection of intimate up close and personal images that together tell his story of people most of us pass by…often in a hurry. He shows the human side of this weird and gritty uniquely American place. Andy is one hell of a storyteller both visually and verbally. So I encourage you to hear the stories directly from the photographer himself by listening to my conversation with Andy Hann. A selection of photos from Welcome to Hollywood Andy’s Links Andy’s InstagramAndy’s FacebookDoing the Most – Andy’s article in the June 22019 issue of Street Photography Magazine

Karl Dedolph is a prolific street and documentary photographer from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is a true student of the craft consuming about 2-hours of YouTube tutorials each day plus a regular workshop attendee. He’s trained with the likes of Bruce Gilden, Matt Stuart, Valerie Jardin and Brian Lloyd Duckett. He’s also been a fan of surfing since hearing his first Beach Boys album as a child. Karl regularly attends the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, California as a fan. But this year he decided to cover the even from behind the scenes, not as a sports photographer but from the perspective of an experienced street shooter. So Karl asked us to help him option press credential for the event and offered to publish his article in Street Photography Magazine. That article in the October 2022 issue which you can find here beginning October 9. Obtaining press credentials for a major sporting event like this was much harder than expected due to multiple entries involved. He was forced to jump through hoops by the event’s owner IMG, the World Surfing League and major sponsor Vans, Getty Images, and Make Waves Media. After much wrangling and phone calls Karl did secure access to press area but he was restricted to a small area where the participants enter and leave the competition area. But he made it work by focusing his shooting on the participants and fans as they interacted outside the competition area. As Karl said he usually shoots on the street as a hunter, but this event forced him to fish for his shots. And he did this in very difficult lighting conditions like Southern California sun at high noon. It seems that world-class surfing competitions don’t take place at the golden hour. Anyway have a listen to Karl’s story about his street-style experience covering the US Open of Surfing. A selection of Karl’s street photos shot during the US Open of Surfing event When Karl wasn’t working the event he walked the streets of Huntington Beach in search of some compelling street photos. Here are a few from that week. Links from the show Karl’s website Karl’s Facebook Karl’s Salt Fever Article in Street Photography Magazine June 2019 Karl’s Street Photography Magazine podcast interview December 2019

We call ourselves street photographers, but let’s face it most of us don’t practice just one form of photography. If this applies to you, then you have the opportunity to add interest to some of your other work by incorporating your street photography style in other genres. Of course this doesn’t apply to everything but it can add an interesting twist areas where you least expect it. In this episode of I’m joined by guest co-host Debby Cole, a street photographer, speaker, author and visual storyteller from Austin, Texas. Together we discuss how we and others have applied a street-like, spontaneous style to other forms of photography like events, travel, weddings and even urban landscape. So have a listen and please share your experiences and examples by sending them to [email protected]. We’ll post some of your responses in our newsletter. Some examples of “street photography moments” found in other places Events As photographers we are often asked to record the people and activities at various events, or we’re just here as participants (like weddings). These can be parties, parades, concerts…you name it. Just because you’re not on “the street” with your camera doesn’t mean that you can’t still pay attention to a moment that captures your attention and interest. These are often the photos that stand out. ©Deborah Cole ©Robert Virga. Robert is a very prolific street photography in the New York City area. He made this photo while shooting behind the scenes of a county fair in upstate New York. Robert says he applies the same style no matter what he shoots. See our interview with him in the October 2021 issue of Street Photography Magazine. ©Robert Patterson 2022. This is one of mine that I made while photographing the events around a local steeple chase race in Charlottesville, Virginia. The humor of the guy holding his date’s purse while waiting for her in a restroom line made me stop. @Robert Patterson 2019. My job this evening was to photograph the awards ceremony for a long-time corporate client. When you listen to the podcast, you’ll hear me tell Debby about the details behind the event and why I did this. When I saw this guy walk in with his cool hat and distinctive beard I switched into street photography mode and made several frames. This isn’t what the client paid me to do, but they loved it. I didn’t think much of it that day, because I do this all the time. I shot a similar event for them in DC a few weeks later they asked me to do the same thing. Travel This one is probably not a stretch for street photographers, but it’s worth a discussion. Most people when traveling to new places travelers are caught up trying to capture the perfect postcard shot of famous landmarks or landscapes. But a street photographer with an eye for “the moment” can spot them in the interactions and reactions to the sights by their fellow travelers ©Deborah Cole ©Deborah Cole 2022 ©Bob Patterson 2022 While visiting Jerónimos Monastery in Belem, Portugal recently, this humorous scene pulled my attention away from the amazing architecture. Like everyone else with a camera that day I made many photographs of the building. But it’s this single image of human reactions that bubbled to the top (for me anyway). Street-like moments are everywhere…even in church. Without People Even with no people present a photo can still be about them. Sometimes it’s a gesture made by a plant or inanimate a humanlike expression on an animal’s face or something that results from human presence. These can capture the street photographer’s attention inspiring them to capture the moment. ©Deborah Cole ©Deborah Cole ©Robert Patterson 2018. I was in Miami to cover the Miami Street Photography festival when I spotted these chairs in the courtyard of the history museum. I have a thing for empty chars because they make me thing of loved ones who are no longer with us. I tried to make an image of the chairs all week, but there was alway someone sitting in them. Finally, on the last day I had my chance. This is just a small example of where you can apply your street photography style in places other than “the street.” Wherever you are, keep your street photography antennae up to capture moments that are meaningful to you. Debby’s Links Deborah Cole Photography WebsiteDeborah Cole Connections WebsiteFacebookInstagram

Ted Nelson is well known in the Mid-Atlantic street photography community for his founding and leadership of the Fredricksburgh Street Photography Collective.  He created the group from scratch with a simple Instagram post reach out to other like-minded photographers in his area.  In a few short years the group has grown from a handful of people chatting in a coffee shop to dozens of local members who meet regularly at a local art cafe.  The group also hosts  a very popular annual shootout event in the fall.  And yes, he has a family and day job that requires him to travel worldwide.  I had the pleasure of spending a day shooting the streets with Ted and other members of the collective in my town of Charlottesville Virginia last year and again last fall after judging their annual shootout.  Not only was it fun seeing my little town throught the eyes of others, but I enjoyed watching how Ted and some of the other work the streets. Ted may come across on the podast as humble, but on the streets he’s fearless.  He’s one of those people who never met a stranger.  He’ll approach anyone with a friendly, relaxed, confident approach that immediately disarms everyone he meets.  It was a true epiphany for me. A selection of Ted’s street photos Links from the show Ted’s InstagramFredricksburg Street Photography Collective WebsiteFredricksburg Street Photography InstagramFXBG Annual Shootoff Event September 22, 2022Curbita Art Cafe – Collective Meeting Place

After each interview,  I like to make a list of things I learned from our guest.  These are lessons that apply to me personally which may mean nothing to everyone else.  This is why I rarely share them. I learned a lot  from my very lively conversation with New York photographer, Gerard Exupery.   But if I were to choose one lesson  it is to use photos I make of others to tell my own life story when I’m ready.  Gerard did  that beautifully in his new book Women Hold up Half the Sky. He demonstrates that there’s gold in his archives and I’ll bet there’s some in yours too. Gerard has been photographing life on the streets of his hometown New York City for over 40 years. But it wasn’t until just a few years ago that he began to show his work to others.  We can thank the street photography community on Flickr for brining  Gerard out of his shell and his ex sister-in-law for giving  him the inspiration and motivation to make this book.  Women Hold up Half the Sky isn’t really a biography, but more of a self portrait that tells his personal story through photographs made throughput his life of women in his life.  These women are family members,  lovers, friends and strangers on the streets.  The carefully curated sequence  spans the life of women from an  infant in the park to the last breaths of someone very close to him.    His prose pulls everything together in a very efficient style that tells the stories of critical moments of his life.  These are very personal short stories that you can’t stop reading once you begin.  Combined with his photos this stories that are funny, sad, sometimes tense and bittersweet.   I read and review lots of photobooks, many of which are self-published lik Gerard’s.  Most of them contain lots of very good photographs, but very few allowing  the reader inside the head and heart of the author the way Gerard does.  This one is special.  A selection of photos from Women Hold up Half the Sky Woman Madison Avenue 1975 She stoops to conquer. Walking up Madison Avenue she said “Hello.” I said “Hi.” Back to her. Then “May I take your picture?” 1976 Subway Tableaux 1979 2 Women on Delancey Street-2 August 2017 Linda in the living room 1983 Gerard’s Liks Gerard’s WebsiteWomen Hold Up Half the Sky

Harvey Stein specializes in long term projects. He believes in accumulating work on a variety of themes over the course of several years and then piecing them together to create a project. His long term projects generally culminate in a photobook. Some themes he’s published books on are twins, death and life in Mexico, movement on Italian streets, Harlem street portraits, and the list goes on. His newest book is called Coney Island People: 50 Years, 1970–2020 and you can preorder it here. In this episode of the podcast, we talked about Harvey’s 50 years shooting Coney Island and the resulting photo book, how to stay organized when you have projects that take years or even decades to complete, and how to keep finding points of interest when you go back to the same places time and time again. If you are working on a project or planning one, Harvey’s words will no doubt give you some good food for thought as you build your body of work. In addition to being a photographer and author, Harvey is also a teacher, lecturer, and curator so you can be sure there is much to learn from him. And not only is he knowledgeable, he’s a down-to-earth guy who is easy to talk (and listen) to. We know you’re going to enjoy this interview. Street Photography Magazine subscribers be sure to see Virginia Hines’ article about Harvey’s 50 Years shooting Coney Island here the article about Harvey’s new book. A Few of Harvey’s Coney Island Photos All Photos ©Harvey Stein All Photos ©Harvey Stein All Photos ©Harvey Stein Copyright © 2011 Harvey Stein Links from the Show Harvey’s New Book – Coney Island People 50 Years Harvey’s Website

When I shoot on the street I often fall into the FOMO (fear of missing out) trap by continually wandering in search of the next photo. Firiends often tell me to "stop already" and watch for opportunities where I am. Each time I do this I’m rewarded with at least one good (well maybe decent) photo for the day. But the habit persists. Mark Seymour is back again to share some simple tips to make us all better street photographers. As a master trainer Mark knows how to instill good habits by turning them into simple phrases to easily keep them itop-of-mind mind when shooting in a chaotic street environment. In this episode Mark shares the "Three Fs "of street photography which have helped me to control my own FOMO habit. They are Fish, Follow and F***k. It’s simple, easy to remember and quite powerful. So have a listen to my conversation with Mark Seymour explain how he employs this simple concept in his own work. Example street photos from the show Example of Fishing Example of Following Example of F***k Example of F***k Example of Following Links from the show Shoot the Street WebsiteMark’s InstagramMark’s FacebookVineet Vohra Instagram

Pia is a biologist, photographer and author. Originally from Milan of Italian and German nationality, with a PhD in ecology, she lived for years in the Amazon rainforest for her work as tropical ecologist on international projects. Pia has also lived in Italy, Germany, Venezuela, Brazil, and South Africa. Now she calls France home. She was admitted to the German Society for Photography (DGPh) in 2020. And is a member of the German Association of Journalists (DFJV), OpticNerve Collective (International) and Collectif Photon. If that’s not enough, she is the secretary of the Antibes Photo Club, France and a juror of the Fédération Française de Photographie and the Heidelberger Sommerschule der Photographie. Pia has carried a camera with her since the day her father gave her a Minolta at the age 9. She used the analog camera for scientific documentation. After landscape and macro, Pia was drawn to street and conceptual photography 2016. She keep post-production at a minimum and composes photos in camera. She shoots with the Leica Q2, Ricoh GRiii, Fuji X100F and Olympus OM5 M2. Pia is the author of numerous scientific biological studies and books on photography soft skills. Because she travel extensively, she photographs in many countries during her free time. Pia also holds street photography workshops and webinars. As someone who cares deeply about the state of our environment, she participates participates in round tables and debates about how to use art for a better world. A Selection of Pia’s Street Photos Links from the Show Pia’s websiteInstagramFacebook#womenartists projectPia’s SPM article about women street photographersSPM feature interview with Pia – February 2021Optic Nerve Street Photography CollectivePia’s scientific background

Carey Winfrey started taking pictures when he was about 10 years old and never stopped. Eventually, he became a journalist, a career that lasted for 45 years. Carey worked for Time Magazine and the New York Times, and even produced a couple of TV shows including “Behind the Lines” and “Assignment America.” During his time working on “Assignment America,” Carey even met and interviewed Henri Cartier-Bresson. Let’s just say it was an interesting experience that involved Carey getting yelled at for touching Cartier-Bresson’s camera. They may not have become fast friends, but Carey says his admiration for Cartier-Bresson’s work never wavered. Carey also learned an important lesson from the experience. When reviewing Cartier-Bresson’s contact sheets for the project, he had a revelation. Carey noted that Cartier-Bresson’s collection of New Jersey images looked much like his own, or those of this friends. His conclusion? The secret to capturing the “decisive moment” is that you have to shoot a lot of photos and throw out all the “indecisive moments.” But you’ll hear the full story in our interview; there’s much more to it than just this. Carey also noted that if you love the sound of the camera clicking, you’ll always find something to shoot. There’s always something to shoot. In a similar vein, he says equipment is so much less important than just having a camera with you. To quote one of his personal heros, “The camera doesn’t make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But you have to see.” – Ernst Haas Join Bob and Carey as they explore these subjects and many more on the Street Photography Magazine Podcast. A Selection of Carey’s Street Photos Links from the Show Carey on 500pxFine Art Print: “Brief Encounter”Amazon BooksCarey’s FacebookStreet Photography Community (SPM Facebook Group)

This is a special episode of the podcast to answer some of your questions and introduce you to our new publishing platform. Here are the highlights: How can I publish my work in Street Photography Magazine? We accept two types of submissions to consider for publication. Single images to be considered for our monthly Street Shooters of the Month section can be submitted the Single Image Submission form on our website. No login necessary. Image size no larger than 2,000 px on the long side at 72dpi. Maximum 2 submissions per month.Articles, photo stories and projects should be submitted using the Project / Article Submission form.Submission must include approximately 1200 words of text.Image size no larger than 2,000 px on the long side at 72dpi. Submit no more than 10 images per article. Please don’t send us an email with a link to your website asking us to look at your work. As much as we like to look at photography, we’re so busy reviewing submissions that we’re unlikely to do it. The best way to get our attention is to submit your work. New publishing schedule and articles by email Beginning with the July 2022 issue, new articles will be published every Sunday and Wednesday throughout the month. Paid subscribers will receive an email version of each article as they are published.Currently video interviews (usually in the Featured Photographer article) will not play inside email versions of each article. So the article will include a link to the website to watch the video.Subscribers who prefer not to receive the regular article emails can opt out by clicking the “Update Your Preferences” link at the bottom of each email. You have the option to receive either a monthly summary instead or no message at all.Beginning July 1 our homepage will display a list of latest articles.Full issues will be available on the Issues tab in the top menu as usual. Newsletter coming in July 2022 Beginning in July 2022 we will begin publishing an email newsletter every other Friday which will also be available on our website. Initially it will be sent to all subscribers and those who opted into other email lists on our website. You can use the “Update Your Preferences” link at the bottom or each email to remove yourself from the Newsletter list. Do you offer a printed edition of Street Photography Magazine? Currently Street Photography Magazine is a digital only publication. However we plan to offer a series of limited quarterly print versions for sale later this year.

Mark Seymour is an amazing wedding photographer who had an interesting journey into street photography. (No spoiler alerts here. You’ll have to listen in to hear the story. ) Now, he also guides intimate street photography workshops around the world with Shoot the Street. His own street photography is stunning as you can see in the gallery below. We talked about a number of subjects during our conversation, including Mark’s saying: “Show me the nose.” What street photography needs, in a word, is faces. Instead of taking uninteresting photos of people’s backs, Mark talked about why faces make for a much stronger image and how to achieve that kind of shot. We also talked about how to be aware of your backdrop as you take street photos. Mark argues that the background is something that can make or break a photo. Instead of focusing solely on the decisive moment or people interacting (both of which are still important), as street photographers we should keep an eye on the background too if we want to make strong images. There is so much to be learned from Mark. Tune in to this audio interview to learn from a seasoned teacher of the street photography genre. A selection of Mark’s street photos Links from the show Shoot the Street WebsiteShoot the Street YouTube ChannelMark’s Facebook Group

When Thomas Hackenberg heads out to do street photography, he’s a lone wolf and he’s fast. Armed with his Sony A7 and only a 35mm lens, he keeps things simple and unobtrusive. With this approach Thomas captures humorous street photos with quirky details and a real storytelling component. But there’s so much more to it than just gear and speed. During our conversation, Thomas and I discussed the fact that there are a lot of cliché street photos out there. You know the kind – the ones filled with graphics, shadows, and silhouettes. Thomas believes that while everyone has their own taste, street photography should be much more personal than that. Instead of making images that are easily interchangeable or easy to replicate, he argues that street photographers should create images that are about people and the fleeting moments that happen on the street. He says that the key to making that kind of very personal image is to use your heart, your empathy, your emotions. We also talked about a concept Thomas discussed in an article for the June issue of Street Photography Magazine called “Searching for My Very Own Rue Mouffetard” – the quest to make one iconic image as a street photographer. Thomas has been practicing street photography for years and he gets much of his inspiration from a beautiful collection of photo books he has. A few of his favorites include: Personal Exposures – Elliott ErwittWild Flowers – Joel MeyerowitzPerfect Strangers – Melissa O’ShaughnessyWinogrand 1964 – Garry Winogrand All That Life Can Afford – Matt StuartStags, Hens & Bunnies – Dougie WallaceCardiff After Dark – Maciej Dakowicz Truly, there’s so much to this interview, I know you’re going to enjoy it. Learn about a German saying that translates (roughly) to “don’t give into your weaker self” and how it relates to street photography, what it means to have good street photography ethics, how to develop your personal street photography style, and more. Give it a listen and enjoy this small selection of some of Thomas’ photos. A Selection of Thomas’ Photos Thomas Hackenberg Interview Links WebsiteInstagram

I first met Dan Ginn about seven years ago when Ashley Riffo and I interviewed him for this podcast. At the time he was a young guy about to leave on a big adventure with his girlfriend to travel through the Americas learning the culture and making photographs along the way. Less than a year later Dan returned to his home in the UK full of stories, a computer full of photos and without his girlfriend. After getting his bearings Dan struck out again only to return home for short visits. He took charge of his life and began to live it on his own terms. I followed Dan’s travels over the years through his blog and Facebook and became impressed that he kept at it. Most people who strike out on great adventures like his often return after a few months. But Dan made it a way of life that evolved into a career as a mobile writer, photographer and podcaster. Dan’s nomadic lifestyle is not for everyone and not nearly as glamorous as those of us at home would think. It’s not the romanticized “Laptop Lifestyle” that many Internet influencers would have you believe. Constant travel is hard, lonely, inconvenient, frustrating and sometimes scary. But it also adds a rich texture to life that is difficult to explain. His experience as a professional traveler has enabled him to make a living as writer and podcaster. Dan is the Arts and Culture Editor at The Phoblographer and hosts their podcast Inside the Photographer’s Mind. Along the way he creates original content about a subject he loves, makes the photographs that are meaningful to him in a turbulent, unpredictable and sometimes dangerous world. Check it out. A selection of Dan’s images Dan’s links WebsiteInstagramTwitterThe PhoblographerInside the Photographers Mind Podcast

Virginia Hines is a regular contributor to Street Photography Magazine, a prolific writer, talented street photographer and all around gifted storyteller. She has published several instructional articles and projects in the magazine and was the Featured Photographer in the April 2021 issue. As a photographer I have personally benefited from her articles about using a 21mm lens on the street and creating a personal DIY photography workshop to up your game. She also has guts. Enough to apply to and be accepted into the Chico Hot Springs Portfolio Review, one of the most prestigious photo reviews of the year. The seven-day retreat is focused on the Photobook. Participation in the week-long program, sponsored by The Charcoal Book Club, is highly competitive with only seventy-four photographers selected each year. Attendees receive ten portfolio reviews by speakers and reviewers and take part in artist lectures, panel discussions, peer reviews, and additional evening programming during the event. from a variety of photographers, publishers and curators giving them a wide range of perspectives to consider when submitting their work for publication or exhibition. To gain entry to the program Virginia submitted a project she began during the pandemic shot at Alcatraz in the San Francisco Bay. In fact it was published an early version of the project in the January 2021 issue of Street Photography Magazine. Virginia says “For me, street photography is a window into our shared humanity, an inclusive way of breaking through the existential shell and forging connections with the rest of the world. Without the human element, a street photo – excellent though it may be – is challenged to achieve that goal.” A selection of street photos Virginia made in Montana during the Chico Review Links from the show Virginia’s WebsiteStreet Photography Magazine articles by and about Virginia HinesThe Chico ReviewCharcoal Book Club In today’s conversation Virginia discusses her experience of applying for a competitive spot in the The Chico Review and what she learned from the feedback she received from so many experienced professionals.

Jason Rice is a representative for a book wholesaler which brings him to New York City on a regular basis. Like any avid street photographer he uses the opportunity to walk the streets in search of images that reflect his personal story. As the son of a professional photographer Jason was influenced not only by his own father but family friend, Aaron Siskind. It is no surprise that he chose to attend the influential Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) where he studied under Harry Callahan. Early in his photography life Jason was inspired by Garry Winnogrand. So he set out do create work just like Garry’s. Over time, as Jason’s work evolved, he realized that he had to be true to his own vision and took his personal work totally different direction. Jason’s street style is unique for which he makes no apologies. In addition he is a prolific writer with a talent to express his feelings both photos and words. Jason has something to say and I encourage you to read his article Between Seconds in the April 2022 issue of Street Photography Magazine. In person Jason is articulate, funny and an engaging raconteur. Give it a listen, read the article to see more of his work and see for yourself. A selection of Jasons’ street photos Links form the show Jason’s WebsiteInstagramBetween the Seconds

Fred Ranger is a Montreal based photographer, YouTuber and podcaster, in short…a visual storyteller. He travels frequently for his job so he uses that experience not only to capture and document his experiences, but shares those stories via his YouTube channel, podcast and zines. In today’s episode Fred talks about the art of visual storytelling and shares advice that can help all of us. One thing that hit home for me is his advice to ask your self “Why” when beginning a project. And once you answer the first “why” peel back another layer by asking again. Rinse and repeat. It’s eyeopening. So, have a listen to my conversation with Fred Ranger. Why? Because you’ll find a gem or two in there as well. Links from the show Fred’s WebsiteFred’s YouTube ChannelFred’s InstagramFred’s Twitter A selection for Fred’s street and documentary photos

Aaron Cabitto, a security engineer from Fredericksburg Virginia has been an avid photographer for over 20 years. Although he likes the quality of his Fuji lenses he missed the unique character of the older lenses he used in his film days. He says that sometimes new lenses are almost too perfect…too sterile for his taste He says the capturing the moment is more important than making everything tack sharp. So Aaron began to acquire a collection of vintage lenses from several different brands like Voigtlander, Nikkor, Pentax and more. He adapts them to his Fuji X-Pro3 with inexpensive adaptors from TTartisan and K&F. Of course these lenses are all manual focus which Aaron says challenges him to slow down and be more intentional when he shoots. Have a listen to the podcast to hear more about Arron’s adventure with vintage lenses on the street. A selection of Aaron’s street photos Lens: TTartisan 35mm f1.4 Lens: Olympus Zukio 135mm f3.5 Lens: Olympus Zukio 135mm f3.5 Lens: TTartisan 50mm f1.2 Lens: TTartisan 35mm f1.4 Lens: Nikkor AIS 105mm f2.5 Lens: Ttartisan 35mm f1.4 Lens: Voigtlander Nokoton Classic 40mm f1.4 VM Links from the show Aaron’s InstagramFredricksburg Street Photography Collective

Ellen Friedlander is a Los Angeles-based fine art and documentary photographer who uses creative techniques to reveal the inscrutable nature of the human condition. Her work has been most influenced by the iconic photographs made by 20th century street photographers. From the age of 16 she took to the city streets across the United States and Hong Kong where she has lived. Ellen holds a BFA in Art with a Minor in Photography from Ithaca College and a MA in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Advertising from the University of Florida, Gainesville. After many years of working in all facets of the business of photography; assisting, styling, representing and working on her own photographic assignments, she has found her own way of expressing the street with the Extended Frame, her collection of urban stories. A selection of Ellen’s images Betrayal Hiding IV and Hiding V Links from the show Ellen’s Website Pasadena Photography Arts (PPA) Los Angeles Center of Photography (LACP) James Friedman

In early 2020, Manila resident and documentary photographer, Gunther Deichman, decided it was time to move from his house to something smaller and different. He chose an apartment on the 10th floor of a high-rise in downtown Manila. His favorite feature One feature is the balcony which afforded him views of the skyline, and unique top-down perspective of the busy streets. Little did he know that the balcony would become a major influence on his photographic style. Just a few weeks after moving into his new home, COVID struck the Philippines. The country reacted with one of the strictest lockdowns in the world forcing Gunther to remain in his apartment for over a year. Accustomed to traveling the world on documentary assignments Gunther felt confined by the strict lockdown rules. As an outlet he began photographing the outside world from the only place available to him, his balcony. The constraints of working from a small space with limited perspectives forced Gunther to abandon his comfort zone to capture his reduced world in new ways. Accustomed to photographing people of different cultures up close Gunther was forced now began to photograph the city scape and street life with multiple focal lengths, including a 800mm telephoto. He continued to photograph people, but from an entirely different perspective, which often featured the tops of heads or through windows from great distances. He began to search for shapes created by everyday objects seen from above. During the height of the pandemic Gunther made over 18,000 images from the confines of his balcony which resulted in his new self-published book Views from my Balcony. The 180 page large format book covers a wide variety of photographic subjects such as monsoonal storms, dramatic cloud formation, city scapes, street life and much more captured from the confined space of his balcony. A selection of photos from A View from my Balcony Links from the Show Gunther’s WebsiteViews from my Balcony BookGunther’s Instagram

Jeff Tidwell is a full stack web developer that hails from Texas originally. And while he’s always had an interest in photography, it wasn’t until a mission trip to Romania in 2012 that his interest began to bloom into a full on passion for photography and street photography in particular. Nowadays, Jeff mostly shoots around Denver where he currently lives and his perspective is fascinating. Get to know him and his take on street photography in his conversation with Bob Patterson. A Selection of Jeff’s Photos Jeff’s Links WebsiteInstagramWord on the Street Instagram

Ricky is an aircraft mechanic serving in the US Air Force in Okinawa. He’s an avid street photographer and started his own podcast in 2021, which is called the Leica Street Photography Collective. In October 2010, Ricky was invited to join his friend at a photoshoot. It was the first time he had seen (multiple) photographers in action and his interest in the craft was sparked. Shortly thereafter, Ricky picked up his first camera and began experimenting. Even if you aren’t shooting with a Leica, you’re still going to love getting to know Ricky and there are still plenty of gems to glean. For example, how are your sequencing skills? Ricky has some valuable tips to share. Join the conversation with Bob and Ricky and learn more about Ricky’s photographic journey, how he got into street photography, and how his Leica Street Photography Collective podcast was born. A Selection of Ricky’s Photo Ricky’s Links Ricky’s InstagramLeica Street Photography Collective InstagramLeica Street Photography Collective Podcast (Apple)Leica Street Photography Collective Podcast (on Spotify)

On this week’s episode, we’re catching up with Ave Pildas. Ave was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio and worked early in his career as a photo stringer for Downbeat Magazine in the Ohio Valley and Pennsylvania. That was in the 1960’s but that just the beginning of Ave’s journey. Ave and Bob talked about his days spent photographing many renowned jazz musicians, the time he spent working as the Art Director at Capitol Records in Hollywood, and the years that followed when he worked as a freelance photographer and designer, specializing in architectural and corporate photography. Bob and Ave also talked about what’s involved in printing photos from the 60s, 70s, and today, as well as Ave’s upcoming book titled, Starstruck. Listen in as a seasoned photographer talks shop with Bob by clicking on the audio player in this article. Enjoy a few of Ave’s photos here and then head over to his website to see plenty more. You’ll find the link below. A Selection of Ave’s Photos Interview Links Ave’s WebsiteAve’s jazz photographyAve’s Instagram2014 interview with AveMore on Eve Babitz

What a better way to wrap up our Year of Women Street Photographers than by having a chat with our friend Valérie Jardin. In this episode, we enjoyed a year-end catch up of sorts and talked about a few habits and goals that you may want to take into 2022 with you including: Purposeful limitation: Feel liberated with one camera and one focal lengthThe importance of personal projects for the working photographerGetting your work seenWhy every visual artist should writeThe importance of consistency in a body of work A Few of Valérie’s Photos Images from the article “Teaching Moments” by Valérie in the July 2021 issue of Street Photography Magazine. Find many more lessons in Valérie’s book: Teaching Moments: The Creative Vision Behind The Lens Series – Volume II. More Articles by and Interviews Featuring Valérie Interview with ValérieJardinPodcast: Valérie Jardin – Street photography in the winterArticle: Valerie Jardin – Apply Your Street Photography Approach to Other Forms of PhotographyArticle: Becoming Invisible with Valerie Jardin Valérie’s Links WebsiteInstagramYoutubeTwitter

Photojournalist and commercial photographer Craig Litten has e had a camera in his hands since he was 15-years-old. From the beginning, his desire was to photograph people. This led to a 20-year career as a photojournalist producing more than 10,000 published photos in print. Most recently he has been working as an advertising and lifestyle photographer for clients like Bose, Mizuno, Sun Bum & HBO. In his free time Craig is an avid street photographer where he applies his skills creating personal projects. Craig believes your strongest street photos are created when you shoot things that capture your attention instinctively, without thinking. His philosophy is “Don’t think…Shoot.” In today’s program Craig explains his zen-like method of building muscle memory with your camera to training methods used by gunfighters the old west. A selection of Craig’s street photos Links from the show Craig’s Website Craig’s LFI Gallery The Restless Gun TV Series

Kevin Zuniga is an American photographer from Nogales, Arizona on the Mexican border. He recently graduated from The University of Arizona in the BFA program with an emphasis in Photography. Growing up in Nogales, Arizona only five minutes from the sister town of Nogales, Sonora, México gives him the opportunity to not only see, but notice the huge differences between the two countries. He recently published a photo story in the November 2021 issue of Street Photography Magazine titled The Mexican Dream that shows how all people have the same dreams. His objective is to use his documentary style of photography to bring a fresh, new perspective of the beauty that both the land of Mexico and the Latino people offer with the world A selection of Kevin’s images Links from the Show Kevin’s Website Estavan Oriol LA Originals on Netflix Wes Anderson Quentin Tarentino

Lana Santoro’s love of photography began with her first job in a local camera store. That started her on a path that has continued throughout her life. Today she is joined by her husband, Chris Santoro, where they share their passion for travel and capturing the visual stories from their adventures. Although they shoot together, often of the same subjects, their personal view of the world and individual styles are evident in their finished work. During the height of the COVID pandemic, when they were unable to travel the world, they embarked on a major project to create a book of street photos from over 15 years of travel together. The result is Street Signs Photography that celebrates the spontaneity of events on the street. The book weaves together the different styles of two photographers. Lana’s clever sequencing pulls together one 120 photos from multiple countries and cities into a single visual narrative. h Links from the show Chris and Lana’s WebsiteStreet Signs book

Mark Gilvey is a commercial photographer and graphic designer from Northern Virginia outside Washington, DC. In his free time he prefers street photography because he says it is “the most pure of all genres.” Although many street photographers do very little post-processing, Mark uses his raw captures as a starting point. For Mark the actual art of photography only begins with the shutter click. From there he takes the image through to completion. His choices about what to make prominent in an image happen while reviewing it after the moment of capture. He feels an image is not complete without a well thought-out post production process. Although Mark feels this way, in October Mark came in first place in the first annual Fredricksburg shoot out where contestants had three hours to shoot on the street and submit images straight from the camera (meaning no post processing). And he won the competition using an aging 6-year old Sony point and shoot camera against competitors with expensive DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. Thus proving that it is truly not about the gear. A Selection of Mark’s Images Links from the Show Mark’s Fine Art WebsiteMark’s InstagramMark’s Commercial Photography Website

When I met Craig at a recent street photography event, I knew I’d have a lot to talk about with this not so seasoned street photographer. Craig didn’t take up street photography all that long ago, but he’s already created some beautiful work. In addition to having a natural eye for street shots, Craig is already quite dedicated to his craft. Here’s what an average day shooting looks like for Craig: He wakes up at 3am (yes, you read that right), takes a train into Washington DC, walks the streets at painfully early hours, and is home in time for breakfast with his kids. A fellow Leica user, Craig and I had plenty to talk about gear wise, but we also talked quite a bit about Craig’s approach to street portraits. Click the audio player to listen in to our conversation. A Selection of Craig’s Street Photos Click any image to open gallery Links from the Show Craig’s InstagramCraig’s LFI GalleryFredricksburg Street PhotographyPatrick Stevens – Craig’s biggest photographic influenceThe Americans by Robert FrankEdinburgh 1957-1966 by Robert Blomfield

As for many of us, Dean Hinnant’s life was upended in 2020. The beginning of a very long global pandemic brought about some major changes for Dean and turned his story into one of resilience in the face of loss. In fact, Dean’s ability to take a disheartening situation and find hope in it is remarkable. From the ashes of a summer like no other in which Dean and so many of us experienced tremendous losses, an idea was born: to create a body of images that would document America’s reawakening, a collection of photos to inspire hope and encourage. With that idea, Dean set out on a road trip like no other. He reduced his belongings to a few bags and set out to criss cross the country, staying with friends and visiting American towns small and large, documenting cities reopening and people reconnecting. Dean was kind enough to sit down with us and tell us more about his (ongoing) experience and what it’s like to document life being reborn all around the nation. A Selection of Dean’s Photos Dean’s Links InstagramAmerica Reawakening – the Beauty in Rising From the Ashes in Article in Pilgrim Magazine

Wedding photographer, Paul Reid, is based in Carlisle, Cumbria. His approach to shooting a wedding is all about taking naturally posed shots and reportage style photos of the event. Sound familiar? It’s definitely an approach bordering on street photography where most of the images are candid, relaxed and natural – and the results are beautiful. On this episode of SPM Podcast, Bob and Paul talked a bit about Paul’s work as a wedding photographer, but the star of this show is really the Leica Q2 Monocrom. Get ready to learn more about this lovely little camera and how seeing exclusively in black and white can affect your photographic vision. A Selection of Paul’s Photos Interview Links Paul’s websitePaul’s business FacebookPaul’s personal Facebook

Michael Rababy is a documentary/street photographer and filmmaker. Michael studied art history at the University of San Diego before spending some time in Paris. He draws inspiration from the work of Henri Toulouse-Lautrec and Henri Cartier-Bresson. Michael loves taking pictures of people, particularly when he can capture their emotion. In fact, Michael looks for emotion even if the scene in front of him is devoid of people. Most of all, Michael enjoys taking photos, something he hopes viewers can sense in when they look at his images. We spent most of our interview talking about the art of curation. Michael recognizes that many photographers struggle with curating their own work. Michael’s advice? Look at a lot of work from other photographers and force yourself to be critical about your own images. In addition to curating his own work, Michael curates for books and art shows. He shared how he makes decisions when choosing images for a project. Listen in to gain some insights on his process that you can apply to your own work. A Selection of Michael’s Photos Interview Links Michael’s websiteMichael’s InstagramCalifornia Love: a Visual Mixtape – ArcanaCalifornia Love: a Visual Mixtape – Hennessey IngalsMichael’s favorite films

Chris Suspect is fearless when it comes to street photography, which is why he gets so many extraordinary photos. On January 6th, Chris headed out to Capitol Hill and quickly found himself on the front lines of the insurrection. He faced agitated crowds, pepper spray, tear gas, flash bang grenades and more as he documented people facing off with the police and storming the capitol. Chris told us all about his experience, and even threw in a few practical tips for photographing protests and events that might get a little out of control. Chris also talked to Bob about his upcoming Day of the Dead workshop, which will take place October 29 – November 4 in San Miguel de Allende. Chris will teach students how to read a streat photography image and identify the elements you need to take a sucessful photo. No matter your skill level, you can expect to learn about juxtapositions, tricks of perspective, multiple points of interest, capturing raw emotion, layering, obscuring elements, geometric principles, shadow play, and harnessing the subliminal power of semiotics. Night shooting and flash photography will also be on the agenda. Best of all, Chris says San Miguel de Allende is one of the safest, easiest places to shoot, which means you can practice street shooting without the fear you might feel in your home city. Listen in to hear more about the insurrection and Chris’ workshop in this episode of the SPM Podcast. A Selection of Chris’ Insurrection Photos Interview Links Chris’ WebsiteChris’ Day of the Dead WorkshopBeyond the Frame – Chris SuspectChris’ Exhibit at Bad Candy Gallery, Washington, DC November, 13 2021 Book Links Grim Street by Mark CohenLooking at Photographs: 100 Pictures from the Collection of The Museum of Modern Art by John Szarkowski

A 1975 photography exhibition, called “New Topographics,” was “new” in that the landscapes it offered up to viewers weren’t the picturesque natural scenes people had grown accustomed to. Instead, this exhibit was, in the words of San Francisco’s MOMA, all about “unromanticized views of stark industrial landscapes, suburban sprawl, and everyday scenes not usually given a second glance.” The original show featured big name photographers including Robert Adams, Lewis Baltz, Bernd and Hilla Becher, Joe Deal, Frank Gohlke, Nicholas Nixon, John Schott, Stephen Shore, and Henry Wessel. With that show a new genre was born, a first cousin of street photography. No people are present in these images but the images are still about people, documenting the effects and results that people have on their environment. Cynthia Gladis, a New Jersey based photographer, was our latest podcast guest and with the onset of the pandemic, she found herself outside, taking images of her home state in places that were no longer bustling with people. The result? Cynthia says, “Photographing my home state is a labor of love, and I do so with a quirky and ironic nod to the New Topographics photographers of the well-known 1975 exhibit that focused on our modern man-altered landscape.” During our conversation, she shared more about this project and a few others she’s been working on. We hope you enjoy this podcast, as well as this small selection of Cynthia’s photos. A Selection of Cynthia’s Photos New (Jersey) TopographicsNew (Jersey) TopographicsNew (Jersey) TopographicsNew (Jersey) TopographicsSand StoriesSand Stories720 South Carolina720 South Carolina Cynthia’s Links WebsiteInstagramFacebookNew Topographics – A Man Altered Landscape

Mark Indig was motion picture executive for over 40 years with major studios like Disney, Miramax Universal and Dreamworks. During his career he worked on films like Body Heat, The Big Chill, Titanic, The Village, The Guardian and Tropic Thunder. Mark started in the biz as a location manager where he traveled the world to identify and document locations for new films. The skills and workflows he created to complete these assignments gave him the skillset to create long-form documentary photo projects like his study of he Ohio River titled Ohi:Yo’. This one thrilled me in particular because several stand-out photos were taken in my hometown of East Liverpool, Ohio. Mark also was the series winner of theLos Angeles Center of Photography 2021 Street Photography Around the World Contest. His winning photos were published in the May 2021 Issue of Street Photography Magazine. During our conversation we talked a lot about how he approaches a new project and gave me some tips for one I just started. I’m sure you will learn something valuable from him as well. So please have a listen to my conversation with Mark Indig. A selection of Mark’s photos Closed Sundays #42Westminster VermontPoint Pleasant West VirginiaWellsburg West Virginia Mark’s Links Mark’s WebsiteMark’s FacebookLos Angeles Center of Photography (LACP)

Martin Agius is a photojournalist and a street photographer who took an interest in film photography at a young age. In 2008, he took some courses with the local photographic societies in Malta and soon thereafter was appointed the Official Photographer of the Armed Forces of Malta. Nowadays, Martin is an avid street photographer who enjoys taking a creative approach to the streets. His work has been published internationally and featured in exhibits. In addition, Martin has judged street photography competitions and organizes workshops. Join our conversation with Martin to hear more about his photographic journey on this edition of SPM Podcast. A Selection of Martin’s Images MaltaMaltaTextured Street ProjectTextured Street ProjectStreet Double Exposure ProjectStreet Double Exposure Project Martin’s Links WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTube

When you think of Hawaii, you probably think of an island paradise filled with palm trees, sunshine and surfers. It’s certainly not the most urban backdrop for street photography, but that doesn’t stop HNL Street Collective from creating some glorious street shots. Their photos may look a little different from someone shooting NYC, but these guys know that at the core of street photography is the human element. So they go where the people are in Honolulu: Chinatown, strip malls, and mostly, the beach. Get ready to meet four of the Collective’s members and find out what it’s like doing street photography on Oahu’s south shore in Hawaii. A Selection of Photos by Members of HNL Street Collective Philippe GrossPhilippe GrossIan HuntIan HuntJames KnudsenJames KnudsenJames Knudsen Interview Links HNL Street Collective WebsiteHNL Street Collective InstagramPacific New MediaPhilippe Gross’ WebsiteIan Hunt’s WebsiteJames Knudsen’s WebsiteJames Knudsen on Pacific New MediaJames Knudsen on Instagram

On this episode of the SPM podcast, Bob sat down with Tim Huynh, director of the film Fill the Frame, a new street photography documentary. Not only did Tim tell Bob about the making of the film, he also went into detail about another project he’s been working on called, Beyond the Frame, a stellar YouTube series that premieres today! It’s a mini-documentary series of sorts about individual street photographers and their work – one you don’t want to miss. Listen in to our conversation to hear more about Tim’s film, his current projects, and his passion for street photography. A Selection of Tim’s Images Interview Links Tim’s Street Photography FilmTim’s YouTube ChannelTim’s Instagram

Marc Gordon was trained at the International Center for Photography in New York City and studied street photography with Harvey Stein. His photography focuses on documentary style photography and unposed portraiture – two elements that can be clearly seen in his work from New York City’s Gay Pride Parade, an event that brims over with emotions and controversy. In this episode, Marc told me more about what it was like to capture the contrasts seen at that event and how he manages to get right in the middle of the action. Get to know more about this talented photographer and his projects by clicking on the audio player to listen in to our conversation. A Selection of Marc’s Photos Read more about Marc’s experience documenting the Gay Pride Parade in the June issue of Street Photography Magazine. Interview Links Jack Simon Gus Powell

In the October 2020 issue of SPM, Gina Williams wrote this about Kevin Fletcher, “Essentially self-taught, he built and explored the magic of the darkroom, taught himself the Zone System, photographed and photographed, and eventually ended up attending graduate school at New York City’s School of Visual Arts. “Fletcher went on to embark on a successful career as a cinematographer. He now lives in Portland, Oregon. While telling stories through film projects as a Director of Photography in his professional life, Fletcher maintained his still photography as a private endeavor and passion, and until recently, he kept those images to himself.” Kevin joined us on the podcast to discuss what went into the making and release of the powerful photographic images in his book, Avenue of Roses. Kevin’s Images Interview Links Avenue of Roses BookKevin’s website

It was our pleasure to speak with our good friend Meryl Meisler once again, this time about her newest book New York PARADISE LOST Bushwick Era Disco. Strand Books describes this book as “an intimate journey to the pandemonium and paradise of the 1970s through early 1990s New York City. Meryl documented a tumultuous time in NYC’s history – epidemics of arson, crime, crack, and AIDS, intensified by a paralyzing blackout, political and fiscal crisis…Her effervescent images are personal memoir – love letters filled with compassion and humor mixed with angst, kept secret for decades until she retired from teaching.” Join Meryl and Bob as they talk about Meryl’s book and all the years of photography that led up to it. Preorder your copy of New York PARADISE LOST Bushwick Era Disco here. A Selection of Meryl’s Photos

Suitcase Joe is an anonymous photographer and activist who uses his work to advocate for the unhoused. He spent a decade getting to know Skid Row and its inhabitants—the largest unhoused community in America—and in that time he gained the trust and acceptance to intimately observe and photograph the inner workings of their daily lives. Suitcase Joe’s photos allow some of L.A.’s most vulnerable people to tell some of the city’s most powerful stories. Get to know the photographer behind this compelling work by clicking on the audio player in this post. Suitcase Joe’s Links InstagramSuitcase Joe FoundationSidewalk Champions Book A Few of Suitcase Joe’s Photos

Whenever we get together with Michael Ernest Sweet, there’s always plenty to talk about and in this episode of the podcast we certainly covered some ground. We talked about Tim Huynh’s street photography film, Fill the Frame, our thoughts on social media, the lack of community spirit in street photography, the double-edged sword of developing a strong signature in your work, and whether we really need the latest and greatest gear. In addition, we talked about what it means that Canada’s premier print photography magazine, Photo Life, (a journal Michael corresponded for for years) has closed down. Join our chat by clicking on the audio player. Michael’s Links WebsiteInstagram

Philipp Meiners is a German photographer who is passionate about street photography. He describes his passion this way: “Strolling through the streets, always looking for something interesting, the decisive moment, is a great opportunity for me to disconnect from everyday life. I just walk through the streets and watch what is happening, or look for a specific spot and wait there for the decisive moment.” Philipp’s latest project was quite intriguing – a yearbook of his favorite street photos taken throughout 2020 and turned into a physical photo book using Blurb. I was curious about how Philipp curated his images, selected materials, and how satisfied he was with the end result, so we got together to chat about it. We talked about what all was involved in creating his yearbook and what it takes to bring a personal project to fruition. A Selection of Philipp’s Photos Philipp’s Links WebsiteInstagramYouTube

Matt Jerrams is an executive producer who creates television commercials in the UK, who also happens to have a real passion for street photograhpy. As always, Matt Jerrams and I had plenty to talk about in this episode of our podcast. Matt is in London, currently under lockdown again, se he had some free time to spare to talk all things street photography. As always, we had plenty to discuss. We talked street photography news, gear of course (Matt recently got rid of his Leica *gasp* because he didn’t like it.), and what it’s like to be in the middle of lockdown – yet again. A Selection of Matt’s Street Photos Covid Memorial WallHensFather and Son EastbourneMargate 2017 Podcast Links Matt’s Instagram