Street Photography Magazine Podcast

Happy New Year and welcome to 2021. Twenty twenty is finally in the books and perhaps we can all have a sigh of relief. Anyway I am very happy to announce that we have declared that 2021 will be the Year of Women Street Photographers. So each month during the year we are choosing a woman to be the featured photographer of the month. And our first issue of the year, which will be published on January 15th, will feature street photography created by all women. Keith Dannemiller Our guest this week is Keith Dannemiller, an American photojournalist who has been living and working in Mexico City for the past 30 plus years. Keith is no stranger to Street Photography Magazine. He was the featured photographer in September 2016 and has contributed content to the magazine and podcast over the years. So it was good to catch up with him to see what he’s up to during the pandemic. Keith is currently independent, but over the past 31 years he was associated with two US photo agencies: Black Star and Saba. In Latin America, he has covered a wide variety of situations, ranging from Nicaraguan Recontras to street children in México City to life on the US-México border and the evolution of a refugee camp in the Mexican state of Chiapas into a thriving community today. As a photojournalist he covered the First Intifata in the occupied territories of Palestine the late 1980s. In our interview Keith told me the story behind this assignment and how he came to cover an event on the other side of the world and how it became a book project 30 years later. That’s right, he’s currently working on two books at the same time. My favorite project of Keith’s is about LaBestia, which means The Beast. It’s the nickname for a freight train that travels from the southern Mexican border through the length of the country to the US border over 1600 miles away. Hundreds of migrants, men, women and children, escaping economic hardship and gang violence in Central America risk their lives riding atop the freight cars. He uses his camera and heart to tell a powerful story of desperation and hope for a better life. La Bestia ©Keith Dannemiller 2014 He lives with his wife in the Colonia Nápoles of Mexico City and often conducts street photo tours of this unique metropolis. You will learn this and more when you listen to my conversation with Keith Dannemiller. Keith’s Links Keith’s WebsiteKeith’s InstagramKeith’s FacebookEyes on Main Street Festival

Thanks to the Internet we now live in little silos of individual realities. The shared experiences we had before this phenomenon no longer exist. Then along comes the coronavirus pandemic that has thrust into a new shared experience not felt since the 911 attacks and the Kennedy assassination. It is a common reality we cannot escape. No this isn’t another story about the pandemic but it is one example of how one very creative person has reacted to the changes the pandemic has forced upon his family, business and personal life. This week I had an opportunity to sit down with Shlomi Amiga from Toronto Canada. He’s a commercial photographer, avid street photographer, husband and father of two young boys. Once the lockdowns began Shlomi saw his wedding photography work, which was a key slice of his income, vanish over night. He had been thinking about phasing out the wedding side of his business, but now the decision was made for him. The pandemic had accelerated the change he was already contemplating. The extra time has given him the mental space to develop the studio-side of his business and find new avenues to be creative. For example Shlomi has applied his creativity to video by creating a new YouTube channel called Nerding out on Photography. In his first segment about street photography To keep his creative juices flowing he began sharing his knowledge with other photographers worldwide through a new medium, video. He’s created a YouTube channel Nerving out on Photography that shares his vision and thinking about street photography composition. He uses a few examples of his own work to help the viewer create a mental picture of interesting visual elements to recognize in the street. He did a brilliant job of making an abstract concept real and memorable. This is no small feat. I’ve embedded the video below this article for you to see for yourself. Change is inevitable, and the pandemic has accelerated it many times. Sometimes sudden change works out to be a good thing. It requires us to make difficult decisions and take action that we would normally avoid. And maybe the constraints the we’ve had to endure over the past nine months will result in some new creative ventures that we wouldn’t otherwise have considered. Shlomi’s Links Geeking out on Photography YouTube ChannelShlomi’s WebsiteShlomi’s Street Photography Instagram

Our guest this week is Ashley Tillery, a street photographer from Arlington, Virginia. Raised in a military family Ashley moved around a lot as a child which exposed her to many different cultures and places. But it wasn’t until after college while working as a folklorist in rural Alabama that she found the inspiration to begin photographing communities of color. And she has been doing it ever since. Fast forward to today, armed with only an iPhone she continues to follow her passion documenting the people she meets in the DC metro area. Currently she shoots in the Gallery Place / Chinatown area of downtown DC. Here she focuses on making compelling and personal street portraits of perfect strangers. It’s through her work that Ashley was invited to join the DC Street Photography Collective, which is high praise indeed. Don’t get me wrong, Ashley does more than make portraits. She captures candid moments on the street too. All within her mission to document the lives of people of color. Ashley is smart, friendly and funny which enables her to connect with her subjects in a very personal way. She gets close, not just physically but emotionally which is evident in her work. It’s obvious that she gains the trust of her subjects who respond in kind. The result is a visual narrative of a community most of us only see from a distance. After you listen to my conversation with Ashley be sure to spend some quality time with her work. A Selection of Ashley’s Photos Links From the Show Ashley’s WebsiteAshley’s InstagramAshley’s FacebookDC Street Photography CollectiveDC Street Photography Collective InstagramRobert Trejo Jr.Eyes on Main Street

Lifelong New York street photographer and educator, Harvey Stein, has published 9 books throughout his career and I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with him about several of them over the years. When he finished his latest book, Then and and There, Mardi Gras 1979 we got together on a Zoom call to discuss the book and what he’s working on currently. This book is quite different from Harvey’s past monographs. Its created from a collection of polaroid photos he made over 40 years ago at the Mardi Gras with a Polaroid SX70 “instant” camera. Something used by millions of consumers at the time to photograph family holidays and vacations. In fact my mother had one and it’s still around here someplace. There is only one printing of the book, once it’s gone there will be no more. You can obtain a signed copy directly from Harvey by sending him an email at [email protected]. During our conversation I learned much more that the backstory behind the photos. Because it’s also about how Harvey made a real book, one that will be in peoples’ personal collections and in libraries for generations. All from a box of photos that he had tucked away in a drawer and almost forgotten. It’s a story about how putting yourself out there and taking risks to show your own work can lead to unexpected opportunities. It’s a story about overcoming the restrictions of the pandemic by using your photographic vision to tell stories about the people and places near you that were overlooked in the past. And it encourages you to follow your interest and imagination to create projects that will hone your own skills and enrich the lives of your subjects. Harvey is always a gas to speak with, and I always learn something new each time we speak. I come away from those conversations looking at my own work a little differently. I hope you will too when you have a listen to our conversation. About Harvey Harvey Stein is a professional photographer, teacher, lecturer, author and curator based in New York City. He currently teaches at the International Center of Photography and has taught in several undergraduate and graduate photography programs. Stein frequently lecturers on photography both in the United States and abroad. He was the Director of Photography at Umbrella Arts Gallery, located in the East Village of Manhattan from 2009 to 2019 until it lost its lease and closed. He has curated 66 exhibits since 2007. His photographs have been widely exhibited in the United States and Europe-89 one-person and over 165 group shows to date. His images are in more than 57 permanent collections including the George Eastman Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the Bibliotheque Nationale. He has had nine books of his photographs published, including Coney Island 40 Years (2011) and his two recent books, Mexico Between Life and Death (2018) and Then and There: Mardi Gras 1979 (2020). His work is represented by Sous Les Etoiles Gallery in New York City. See Harvey’s work on his website www.harveysteinphoto.com and @stein.harvey on Instagram. Photos from the book Links from the show Harvey’s WebsitePhotographing People with Intention Zoom Course 10/6/20 – 11/10/20Harvey’s InstagramHarvey’s Facebook Other Interviews with Harvey on Street Photography Magazine Street Photography Magazine Featured Photographer July 2014New York Street Live “Briefly Seen” by Harvey SteinMexico Between Life and Death – Interview with Harvey SteinPodcast Interview November 2015

One of the great frustrations in the digital age is that e easy it is to make your photography available to the world, yet so difficult to get people’s attention and to take the time to look. Street and documentary photographer Chris Suspect, the Street Photography Magazine featured photographer in August 2020 issue, has figured it out. He regularly enters his work in competitions, attends festivals (at least he did when you could do that sort of thing) and just getting to know people personally. And most recently is self publishing a series of photo books, which have been very successful. After speaking with Chris I realized that he is the living embodiment of the old adage “Don’t wait for the phone to ring.” In this free sample of the interview from our most recent issue of SPM, Chris Suspect, shares the details about how he creates and promotes his self-published books. Plus he tells us the story behind his latest book, Old Customs. Links from the show Chris’ website Chris’ book Old Customs Chris’ Instagram Photos from Old Customs

When you ask Kevin Fletcher of Portland, Oregon what he does he’ll tell you that he’s an image maker. Like all good elevator speeches there’s so much more to it. Professionally he is an independent Directory of Photography who does commercial work around the world, most recently for Netflix. And he’s working towards doing more narrative work like short films. As a visual artist he is also a damn fine street photographer who applies the rigorous skills of filmmaking to his still photograph. Earlier this year he completed a personal project titled 82nd Avenue of the Roses about an urban street in Portland. That project won the Lensculture 2020 Street Photography Series award against some tough competition. We include some of the images in this article so you can see for yourself. During our discussion Kevin tells us about his motivation for creating the project and how is cinematography experience influences his street photography. In the process he gives us insight as to how filmmakers think throughcomposing and lighting scenes and how those skills apply to photographing in the moment on the street. One thought that really stuck out to me from our conversation is that Kevin says not to make editing decisions while shooting. Basically do only one thing at a time. When you are making images, don’t think about which you will keep or discard later, just keep shooting and focus only on making photographs. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Links from the show Kevin’s Website Lens Culture 2020 Street Photography Awards Stephen McLaren Drive Lincoln Project The Third Man movie Endeavour television series Selections from Kevin’s 82nd Avenue of Roses Project

Our guest this week is Montana documentary photographer Kelly Gorham is a former photojournalist, filmmaker and Director of Visual Media at Montana State University. As a filmmaker he is about to finish a PBS documentary film, titled Mavericks, about the story behind the ascendancy of Montana skiers to the heights of competitive freestyle skiing. In fact Kelly is a former competitive freestyle skier himself. Well into his career, Kelly attended the prestigious Kalish Workshop for Visual Storytelling in Rochester New York. He says it was an amazing experience that changed his life and how he approaches his work. As a lifelong resident of Montana he learned patience by photographing wildlife in Yellowstone National Park near his home. He would seek out a beautiful background and wait for hours and sometimes days for animals to wander through to make a few good frames. He uses this same approach when photographing on the street in the cities he visits while traveling. Whenever I conduct an interview, whether for our podcast or the magazine I always try to learn at least one new thing from our guest. I figure if I learn something you will too. Recently I’ve been trying to do more documentary work and I’v been looking for ways to become a better visual storyteller. I knew I was missing something fundamental, but I didn’t know what. It’s been a frustrating experience trying to figure that out on my own. Then during our conversation Kelly explained how he approaches a new documentary project I had an “aha moment.” You know the old adage says, “when the pupil is ready, the teacher appears?” That’s what happened to me. Kelly opened my eyes to something that has been in front of me all along. I didn’t quite realize it at the time. That little piece of advice means a lot to me. I need to thank him for it. So please take the time to listen to my conversation with Kelly and I hope you will benefit from it as much as I did. Links from the show Kelly’s website Kelly’s Instagram Mavericks documentary film Kevin Carter’s Starving Child and Vulture photo Kalish Workshop for Visual Storytelling Arnold Newman, portrait photographer A selection of Kelly’s street photos Street scenes in New York City. January, 2020. Photo © Kelly Gorham. Bremen, Germany ©Kelly Gorham Minneapolis Airport © Kelly Gorham

Although the Coronavirus is not currently in the headlines that doesn’t mean it’s gone away. On the contrary it’s still there and just as dangerous. Now that we’re collectively letting our guard down I fear that it will come roaring back. But I hope I’m wrong. Like you, I’m sick of hearing about it. The disease has taken it’s toll on family and friends, the economy and to a lesser extent our work as street photographers. It’s been a drag being locked up for the past few months and to be honest I’ve been in a funk. It’s caused me to put aside many of my good habits and I’ve lost interest in getting out to make new images. That’s why Ashley and I pulled together a panel of longtime street photographers to discuss how the pandemic has affected their personal work, businesses and psyche. The panel is Lauren Wellesvaler from New York, Valérie Jardin in Minneapolis, and Jens Krauer in Zurich, Switzerland. We got together in a live town hall format via Zoom on June 3. I knew intuitively that we’re all facing the same issues, but the act of talking about it with other photographers made it sink in. For me it was a cathartic experience. Valérie said that this has been a stressful experience for everyone and dealing with stress requires energy. We only have so much energy available so something has to give. Why didn’t I think of that before? For your convenience we embedded the replay video in this podcast post in case you prefer to watch it. But because this is a podcast I assume you’re on the go and not able to sit down to watch. Therefore this episode includes the audio portion of the discussion for your listening pleasure. Up next is our discussion about Street Photography during the pandemic. Video Replay

Although Debby Cole, a former business owner and corporate executive from Austin Texas, spent spent most of her adult life as a landscape photographer she never considered street photography until she attended (almost by accident) a workshop with Valerie Jardin in Paris. Debby says it changed her life. Since then Debby has traveled the world to connect with people and sharpen her skills. Even during the height of the pandemic, Debby ventures out almost daily to discover new things to photograph in Austin. Her transformation into a passionate street photographer was so profound that she was compelled to record her experience in a new book, Letting Go, How Less Becomes More. Links from the Show Debby’s Photography Website Deborah Cole Connections Valérie Jardin Website Peter Turnley Website A selection of Debby’s street photos Better Together. ©2020 Deborah Cole High Tea ©2018 Deborah Cole Generations ©2018 Deborah Cole Errands ©2019 Errands Stripes ©2018 Deborah cole SoCo At Rest ©2020 Deborah Cole Morning Stroll ©2020 Deborah Cole

Like you I’m learning how to become better at the this elusive art form we call street photography. No matter how much I know or have learned there’s always more. It’s like crossing the ocean. Once you reach the horizon, what do you see? Another horizon. So each time I interview a street photographer for the magazine, our podcast or just a regular conversation I alway try to come away with at least one lesson or insight that I can apply to my own work. I ask about things that I struggle with hoping that they are issues that may affect you to. After all we’re all on different paths up the same mountain. Recently I had a conversation with Swiss street and documentary photographer Jens Krauer. I’ve been a fan of his work for quite some time and thanks to an introduction from writer and photographer Gina Williams I had an opportunity to meet him. Several years ago Jens left a secure career in the corporate world to pursue his passion for street and documentary photography. To finance his personal projects he takes on paid commercial photography video production gigs. On the street Jens is a keen observer of not only light, but the key elements in an often chaotic scene. Then zeros in to work the scene when possible. And is extremely mindful of the photos he chooses for public display by being a ruthless curator of his own work. Rather than publishing hundreds of his images on his website and Instagram he shows only a handful of his best work. Jens says he prefers to be known for five great images rather than being famous on Instagram. I found him to be very insightful, thoughtful and willing to share his experience. I’m sure you will too. Links from the Show Jens’ website Jens’ Instagram A selection of street photos by Jens

Matt Jerrams sheltering in place. I hope you’re are enjoying yourself sheltering in place. Of course not. It has been an interesting time, hasn’t it. Because we’ve been stuck inside Matt Jerrams and I got together the other day to record an episode indulging our favorite guilty pleasure which is street photography gear. If you are a regular reader of Street Photography Magazine or listener to this podcast you probably know that we don’t talk much about gear. But that doesn’t mean we don’t like like it. In fact, I’ve found most of us have a bad case of GAS (gear acquisition syndrome). That’s why Matt and I got together to discuss some of our favorites. I know it may seem a little Fuji-centric at the beginning. That’s because we both shoot with it regularly. But Matt is such a gear head, he’s got plenty for everyone. Have a listen. Links from the show Matt Jerrams Instagram Fred Miranda Website Buy/Sell Forum KEH USCamera World UK RangefinderForum Gear Classifieds Fujix-forum Classifieds Fujixseries Classifieds Fuji-x-forum (similar name, different site): Fuji X USA Buy/Swap/Sell Facebook Group. Fuji Second Hand Market (UK/Europe) Micro 4/3 Forum Classifieds (Sorry for all the Fuji links. I had them in my bookmarks so I thought I’d share them)

I’m back from my trip to New Zealand and getting back into the swing of things. Sorry for being offline for so long. When we left the US things were relatively normal, and in New Zealand it seemed to be business as usual. Although we watched the stock market melt down on television, out on the streets of New Zealand life was normal. And on our ship (that’s right we were on a cruise) we were fat, happy and almost oblivious to the rest of the world. Then all hell broke loose. Our cruise was suddenly cancelled and for a few days we didn’t know how we were going to get home. When we did finally get back (I’ll spare you the details) we landed in a world different from the one we left. Im still trying to get my head around it. I’m sure you’ve had enough Coronavirus talk to fill the rest of the year, so let’s put that aside and talk street photography. Today our guest is Shlomi Amiga. He’s a commercial photographer from Toronto Canada and very active street photographer who has just formed a new collective for Canadian street photographers. Shlomi was also the featured photographer of the month in our September 2019 issue, so be sure to check out him and his work after you finish listening to this. If you’ve ever thought of forming a collective with like-minded photographers this is a good time to do it. If you’re like everyone else you’re stuck at home for the foreseeable future. Shlomi put his group together pretty quickly by starting an Instagram account. So have a listen to my conversation with Shlomi Amiga where he tells us how he made it happen. Shlomi has very graciously offered to perform a few portfolio evaluations for free. If you’re interested you can contact him directly by email at [email protected] or DM him on Instagram at @callmeshlomi. Links from the show Shlomi’s website SPYSPC Instagram Shlomi’s Instagram

Today our guest is Austin Texas based street photographer, Tom Chambers. Tom has been a very active street photographer since the 1980s when he began photographing in and around El Paso Texas. Since then he’s lived all over the world including India and China. He began his photographic journey while working for NASA on the Apollo project where he documented the lunar soil brought back to earth by the Apollo astronauts. Tom is also a teacher and he’s putting that experience to work to introduce photographers in his area to street photography. Most recently Tom created an intensive street photography workshop in partnership with the famous Precision Camera in Austin called Street Photography and Documentary Portraiture. The month-long program runs each weekend during the entire month of June. Tom says that it’s vital that street photographers get to know their camera inside and out so that they can be totally focused on the activity in the streets while shooting. He says when editing your photos it’s critical to evaluate each image in terms of it’s importance to you. Links from the Show Street Photography and Portraiture Workshop – Austin, TX Tom’s Website Tom’s Facebook A Selection of Tom’s Street Photos ©Tom Chambers ©Tom Chambers ©Tom Chambers ©Tom Chambers ©Tom Chambers

ON ASSIGNMENT: SEVILLE, SPAIN PILGRIMAGE TO EL ROCIO Today our guest is New York Street and Documentary photographer Lauren Welles. If you’re a regular listener or magazine subscriber then you’ve likely heard her before. She’s a former attorney, now full-time photographer who is passionate about her craft. On top of that she’s witty, articulate intelligent and just a fun person to talk to. I just had the best conversation with her about storytelling through photography that I want to share with you here. During our conversation she told me about a Leica sponsored workshop she is holding in Seville Spain in late May – Early June along with photojournalist John Kral. It’s part of the ongoing Leica Akademie Series. And Street Photography Magazine will publish some of the best images from the workshop in our August issue, so be on the look out for that. Links from the Show Lauren’s Website Seville Spain Workshop – May 26, 2020 Lauren’s Instagram John Kral’s Website A Selection of Lauren’s Stickball Project Photos @ Lauren Welles @ Lauren Welles @ Lauren Welles @ Lauren Welles @ Lauren Welles

Susanne Baumgartner and Lynn Kaplan – Miami Street Photography Festival 2018Today our guest is Susanne Baumgartner a prolific street photographer from Switzerland who’s been at it regularly for over 15 years. I had an opportunity to meet Susanne personally at the Miami Street photography festival back in December 2018. She was there as a finalist in the Singles and after seeing her body of work I was not surprised. As a pharmaceutical rep, Susanne is required to ravel to various parts of Europe. This enables her to practice street photography during her free time on the road. Many of us in the US would gladly spend thousands of dollars just to get to these places, but Susanne visits them routinely. Suzanne says that her greatest lesson from practicing street photography as it is that she’s become much more observant of the things that happen around her, whether she’s shooting or not. During our conversation she shares some very practical advice for street photographers of all levels. Bottom line, she says to make better photos and to be more comfortable shooting in public places you have to do it… a lot. Like anything else, it takes practice Although Susanne may come across as quiet and sometimes humble, her photography skill speaks for itself. And she produces some of the most humorous images I’ve seen in a long time. I learned a lot from her during our time together. And you can too when you have a listen to my conversation with Susanne Baumgartner. Links From the Show Susanne’s Website Susanne’s Instagram Siegfried Hansen’s Website A Selection of Susanne’s Street Photos

Photo @Greg Burnett When it comes to the contents of Street Photography Magazine, 2019 was one of our best years yet! We had so many amazing submissions come in and we are so excited to see the quality of everyone’s work getting better and better each year. In this episode of the Street Photography Magazine podcast, Bob and I talk about some of our favorite articles and our favorite featured photographer interviews too. Listen in to find out what our 2019 favorites were and find the links below if you’d like to revisit them for yourself. A Few 2018 Favorites Bob’s and Ashley’s Favorite Article Doing the Most by Andy Hann Ashley’s Honorable Mention Article There’s No Place Like Home for Street Photography by Deborah Cole Bob’s Honorable Mention Article Salt Fever by Karl Dedolph Bob’s Favorite Featured Photographer Greg Burnett in the July issue Ashley’s Favorite Featured Photographer Julia Dean in the August issue

Every month, we receive dozens of submissions for our Street Shooters of the Month feature, which appears in each issue of Street Photography Magazine. From those images, Bob makes a careful selection and chooses six special images to be published. It can be tough to choose with so many talented photographers sending us fascinating street shots from every corner of the globe, but choose he must and choose he does. Once a year, Bob and I sit down to talk about our favorites. With over 70 images to choose from each year, making a final selection can be tough. To aid us in this endeavor, we chose a few specific categories to guide our selection: street portraits, storytelling, timing and minimalist. Check out our selections just below, and if you’d like to hear what we loved about each image, then click on the audio player below to listen in on our conversation. Also, keep those submissions coming! To submit an image to be considered for the Street Shooters of the Month feature, first register here as a user. After registering, simply click on Submissions > Photo Submission Form from the homepage to submit single images. No need to upload full size images guys, we prefer you keep each image at 1600 pixels wide and 72 dpi. Congrats to all our favorites this year, and muchas gracias to everyone who submitted their images. It’s a privilege to see work from around the globe and we are so happy we can share it with the SPM community. Best Street Shooters of the Month 2018 Street Portraits Ashley’s Favorite Old Stock by Eoin O’Neill This photograph was taken in Limerick City in April 2019, it shows an elderly man sitting on steps on the street. He is smoking a tobacco pipe and the lighter that he holds in his hand is broken. his face and his hands are weathered and his gaze is fixed firmly on the street around him. View on Website Bob’s Favorite Turban by Yasser Alaa Mobarak Turban of Sikh Man at Delhi. View on Website Storytelling Bob’s and Ashley’s Favorite Finding Myself by Rajiul Huda Dipto A barber was there in the side of street in Dhaka and I was in the traffic jam. I saw, he was showing the customer how well he has shaved and then he looked at the mirror. I think, he tried to find himself in that. Probably, he was finding the inner beautify of himself instead. View on Website Timing Ashley’s Favorite Triple portrait. Jerusalem. 2019 by Chaim Martello This picture has been taken at an open market, in the busiest hour of its busiest day. In such situations, strangers precipitate into ephemeral shapes, as if a hidden choreographer is placing them on a stage to create order from chaos, for a fraction of the second, at least. Bob’s Favorite Yellow by Francesco Gioia I took this picture near Bond Street in London. I was walking when I saw these two kids wearing yellow rubber rain boots. At the same time, a man carrying two yellow bags was walking towards me in the opposite direction. As soon as he got closer to me, I pressed the shutter. Minimalist Bob’s and Ashley’s Favorite Museum Visitors by Irina Escoffery During my visit of Vanderbilt museum I saw couple of guests standing on the balcony and looking around. I loved the way those two individuals look like. View on Website    

Today’s guest is Andy Walmsley. He is a resident of the UK, an IT professional in the telephone systems industry, a street photographer and huge film enthusiast. He’s also the host of the Photography Insights podcast. Andy began his photographic journey not long ago doing street photography with a digital camera. But as a very curious guy he began to explore the world of film…and he became hooked. To say that he is enthusiastic about film and photography in general is a vast understatement. He has been on a journey ever since and in the process he created the Phlogger blog followed soon after by his podcast Photography Insights, which can be found on his blog and just about any podcast directory available, most notably iTunes. Andy’s enthusiasm and curiosity is infectious, just listen to his podcast and you will see for yourself. He’s not afraid to reach out to anyone in the photo world which is how we first met two years ago. When he decided to start his photography podcast he reached out to me for advice. We’ve been in touch ever since. Links from Today’s Episode Phlogger Website Andy’s Instagram Quinn Jacobson – Victorian Film Processes On the Night Bus – Nick Turpin A Selection of Andy’s Photos

Today’s guest is Gulnara Samoilova. She’s an accomplished street photographer, founder and, curator of the Women Street Photographers Instagram feed. She is also an award-winning Associated Press photojournalist most notably for her photographs taken during the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York on 9/11. Her work is part of major collections at venues like the Museum of the City of New York, The New York Public Library, New York Historical Society, The Akron Museum, 9/11 Memorial Museum, and Houston Museum of Fine Arts. Her photographs can also be found in several prominent private collections like Elton John and Steven Kasher. Plus her work has been exhibited in numerous one-person and group shows around the world. Impressive. Gulnara will be the featured photographer in the March 2020 issue of Street Photography Magazine where we’ll learn more about her personal work. But today she tells us about her passion to promote the work of other women street photographers. She does this by curating the Women Street Photographers Instagram feed and managing the traveling exhibition of their work. All of which keeps her very busy. Links from the Show Gulnara’s Website Gulnara’s Instagram Women Street Photographers Web Site Women Street Photographers Instagram Focus on the Story Festival El Barrio’s Artspace PS109 A Selection of Gulnara’s Photos September 11, 2011 Terrorists Attacks. © Gulnara Samoilova   © Gulnara Samoilova   © Gulnara Samoilova   © Gulnara Samoilova

In this episode, our guest is Michael Kowalczyk, a photographer I met last year at the Miami Street Photography Festival, where I was honored to be asked to do a portfolio review with him. Michael is a multimedia specialist at the University of Konstanz in Germany. He’s also a prolific street photographer. Since we met last year, Michael has leveraged his skills as a multimedia expert and photographer to create the unique website streetphototip.com, an excellent resource for the street photography community. On the website, Michael gives detailed explanations about many award-winning street photographs and maintains a list of street photography competitions going on worldwide. What’s more, he’s doing all of this on his own time and on his own dime. I was particularly impressed with an article Michael wrote about the making of one of his own photos titled “Medellin Mirror”. He goes into great detail about how he spotted an interesting photo opportunity of a man carrying a large mirror through the busy streets of Medellin, Columbia and how he worked the scene as the man moved through the crowd. The article contains several of the shots from the series plus his final selection both before and after post processing. It’s a very powerful learning experience. To learn more about Michael and get some pro tips from him, click the audio player below to listen to our interview. And make sure you take some time to explore the pages of Street Photo Tip – you’ll find all the links you need just below the audio player. Podcast Links Street Photo Tip website Michael’s Website Street Photo Tip Instagram Street Photography Contest Calendar Making Of “Medellin Mirror” Interview with Michael Kowalczyk SPM Podcast episode about writing about your street photography A selection of Michael’s street photos

Stephen McLaren, editor of Magnum Streetwise, is a freelance photographer, author, curator, former TV Producer and aspiring script writer. Born and raised in Scotland, he now resides in Los Angles, California. In addition to being a very talented writer Stephen is also a highly accomplished street photographer himself. Some of his personal street photography is displayed in this article. Magnum Streetwise is a collaboration between Stephen, his publisher, Thames & Hudson and the photographers at Magnum. Throughout this project Stephen worked closely with over 40 Magnum photographers like Elliott Erwitt, Martin Parr, Bruce Gilden, and Richard Kalvar to select images from their vast portfolios for the book. During these conversations he captured their stories and picked up tips to refine his own style. More than a book about the street photography of these legendary photographers, it’s also a history of Magnum itself. It’s big, it’s meaty, it’s full amazing photographs, but more important it’s full of stories from these legendary about how they work and think. Magnum Streetwise is a must have for anyone serious about street photography. Links From the Show Magnum Streetwise at Amazon Stephen’s Website Stephen’s Instagram A selection of Stephen’s street photos ©Stephen McLaren   ©Stephen McLaren   ©Stephen McLaren   ©Stephen McLaren   ©Stephen McLaren

Blogging about your street photography carries with it some huge benefits. You’ll see traffic to your website increase and you’ll notice the people who come stay longer as they get to know your work on a new level. In a world flooded with street photography images, writing about your photography will make your images stand out as unique. Your images will carry more weight as you shed light on the stories they contain, regardless of whether the story is about yourself or your subjects. Best of all, writing about your work can help you gain clarity when it comes to your goals as a street photographer and the message you hope to transmit to others. But the million dollar question Bob and I hear all the time is, “How? How can I write about my images if I’m not a writer?” It’s an excellent question and a reasonable one too. Most photographers are more interested in visual creativity than that of the written kind. But the thread that may very well connect all creatives is storytelling, and this is where words can really add something special to the way you share your photographic work. Blogging about your photography doesn’t have to be complicated or time consuming. In this episode of the SPM podcast, Bob and I discuss how to write. We break it down into a step-by-step process and show you that writing doesn’t have to be intimidating. We even go over quite a few writing prompts to help you get those creative juices flowing and find your inner writer. To make them easier to use we’re including them right here in this post for easy access. Remember, your words are valuable. Write about who or what inspires you, tell a story, explain your techniques, describe your challenges, celebrate your successes – the sky is the limit! Writing Prompts for Street Photographers What was happening at the time you took the photo (the back story)? What captured your attention? How much did you work the scene (about how many frames did you take) and why did you choose this particular photo as your favorite? What challenges (personally or photographically) did you face on the street? How did you overcome them? How did the people you met while shooting affect you? What did you learn from any give experience on the street? What might you do differently? How did you feel while shooting and afterwards? How did an image or moment affect you externally and/or internally both in positive and negative ways? Why did you choose to create a series of images or work on a specific project? Who or what inspires you to do street photography? What photographers, painters, writers, etc. inspire you as you create your images? What has street photography taught you? Keep this list on hand as you think about what images you will publish on your blog. And feel free to add your own prompts questions to the list too! Usually we wish you happy shooting, but this time, we’ll wish you happy writing! As always, feel free to get in touch with any challenges you are facing or other tips that have helped you write about your work. We are always happy to hear from you and to get your feedback. And be sure to listen in to this podcast for more tips on how to create written content to accompany your images. We’ve prepared some practical, easy to use advice that will help you to succeed at writing – even if you’ve never tried writing before.  

Michael Stern is Los Angeles based commercial photographer who specializes in construction and industrial still photography and timelapse photography. But he’s much more than that. Michael leverages his artistic and technical skills to become a storyteller of his clients’ projects. His motto is: Think like an artist. Shoot like a director. Edit like a storyteller. These words of wisdom can serve all street photographers well as they work. In addition to his work as a commercial photographer Michael is a longtime instructor at the Los Angeles Center for Photography (LACP) where he has taught a basic photography for several years. He’s in good company because other instructors at LACP include Sam Abell, Julia Dean, Ibarionex Perello, Matt Stuart, Joe McNally and too many others to list. Michael’s favorite advice for photographers is to pay attention to what strikes you and stops you cold and to be brutal in editing your work. Links and Resources We Mentioned in the Show Michael’s Website Los Angeles Center for Photography How to Submit Photos to Street Photography Magazine Tips for Creating a Photo Project or Article A Selection of Michaels Recent Work Worker candid portraits of the Crenshaw line in Los Angeles, CA Worker candid portraits of the Crenshaw line in Los Angeles, CA Worker candid portraits of the Crenshaw line in Los Angeles, CA Progress photographs of the Crenshaw line in Los Angeles, CA

Alex Casares spends most of his workday driving throughout his vast rural Arizona county. He loves it because it gives him the ability to take his camera to pursue his passion for street photography while he works. Because he visits open desert, small towns and urban areas through the day results in a an eclectic style making photos of a wide variety of subjects. In any single say he can make images of anything from broken down trucks, cactus, horses, street people and dog walkers. Alex is very active in the Street Photography Magazine Facebook Group where he regularly posts new photos new photos and provides feedback to other members. His enthusiasm for our craft is infectious. We can all use a little of that. Links from the show Alex Casares Website Alex’sPhotography – Instagram Alex’s Dog Dayz Project – Instagram Dogs Best Friend by Lee Freidlander Bystander by James Preller Street Photography Now by Sophie Howarth, Stephen Mclaren The Americans by Robert Frank Chance Encounter (with Robert Frank) blog post on The Online Photographer Everybody Street – Video A selection of photos from Alex’s ongoing Dog Dayz project

©David Ingraham I started publishing Street Photography Magazine almost by accident. For the past 10 years I’ve owned a web development business that specializes in creating online training websites. Back in 2013 I was researching some new iPad magazine technology that looked like a good application to be used for courses to be delivered over time. After purchasing a license to create a magazine app I had to create a magazine to learn how it worked. So I decided to make a magazine about my favorite genre of photograph…Street Photography The magazine took off and I haven’t looked back. That was over 6.5 years ago. But my day job is still leveraging internet technology to deliver training via the web. And I continue to be intrigued by some of the creative ways people are using this technology to help others learn new skills. Carter Williams – Lighmob co-founder Kevin Gondo – Lighmob co-founder Recently I met the founders of LIghtmob who have created a really cool mobile-based photography knowledge sharing platform that enables you to connect directly with an instructor to learn a number of photography skills. It looked really cool, so I had to give it a try. I signed up for a lesson with award winning street photographer, David Ingram in Los Angeles. It was a very unique learning experience and I learned a lot from him. Today our guests are Kevin Gondo and Carter Williams, the founders of LIghmob. They will tell us more about themselves and this unique photography learning platform that they created.

Last December I had the pleasure of finally meeting New York photographer Lauren Welles at the Miami Street Photography Festival. I’ve been a big fan of her work ever since we featured her in Street Photography Magazine in our January 2016 issue. It’s one thing to meet someone through our virtual world and it’s another sit down and bread bread with them. This week Lauren stopped by to catch up on what she’s been doing photographically since her feature. And I must say, she’s been very busy. The work she’s been producing shows it (be sure to check out some of her recent photos below). In June she’s holding a pretty cool workshop in Seville Spain during the “El Roció” pilgrimage with photographer Jon Kral. Then later in the year she’s traveling to Sydney, Australia for the Head On Photo Festival. Over the past few years Lauren has been creating a documentary project about Stickball in New York. In the process she has gotten very close to the players, fans and league culture. It shows in her work. Have a look some of her recent photos below. We’ll be inviting more of our past featured photographers to join us on the podcast in future episodes. If you have any favorites you’d like to hear from please drop send me an email at [email protected] with your choice. Some recent work by Lauren Welles “Haircut” Havana, Cuba. 2018 “Fútbol” Havana, Cuba. 2018 Team Sugarhill after winning the 2018-season East Harlem stickball championship. East 109th St., East Harlem, NYC. 2018 Eight-year old, Jacob de Jesus, watches his grandfather, Joe Sr., at bat. East 109th St., East Harlem, NYC. 2018 New York State Assemblyman, Robert Rodriguez, dances with a stickball fan during the E. 117th St. annual stickball block party. East Harlem, NYC. 2017 Aaron Rivera, Bianca Creales and Delia Carrion, try to distract the player who is batting against their fathers’ team, with their trash talk. Stickball Boulevard, Bronx, NY 2017.

Mermaid As a long time actor, Maria Ricossa knows people. You could say she’s an expert on human behavior. She has spent a considerable amount of time thinking about what makes different kinds of people and characters tick, and she uses this ability to her advantage when she hits the streets of Toronto where she now resides. Interestingly enough, Maria doesn’t spend much of her time shooting Toronto’s bustling city center. Instead, she stays a little closer to home and captures everyday stories she encounters on her daily walks. How did she find stories in a less urban environment? How did she find so many different stories in a single place? How has acting affected her work as a photographer? These were questions Bob and I were eager to ask. Maria had some thought-provoking answers to share with us as well as some of her own insights, stories and ideas for and from street photography. Maria’s Links Maria’s street photography website Maria’s Instagram account “I Want to Crawl into My Stories” by Maria (February issue of SPM) Women Street Photographer You Should Follow on the Web (Street Hunters)  

Craig Strong, photojournalist, commercial photographer, founder of Lensbaby and its Chief Creative Officer has mastered the art of reinventing himself over the years. Along the way he has pushed the envelope in both his businesss and personal creativity. As a wedding photographer in the early 2000s Craig create the original Lensbaby to give his photos a more organic look to the images created by sterile digital cameras. After making similar lenses for other photographers he and his partner Sam Pardue introduced the Original Lensbaby at WPPI in 2004. Today Lensbaby makes a variety of creative lenses, and optics forseveral popular mounts. In our convresation Craig shares his personal journey with some suggestions to help you spark your own creativity and inspiration. Lensbaby Links Lensbaby Website Lensbaby Unplugged – Official Facebook Group Lensbaby Addicts Facbook Group Lensbaby Artistry Facbook Group

Typically we publish our podcast every other Thursday, but I’m adding a special one this week because I am so take with the work of today’s guest Meryl Meisler who I had the pleasure of meeting in person at the Miami Street Photography Festival back in December. Meryl is a native of new York City is a photographer, teacher and author who has been recording her life and the world around her with a camera since the 1970’s. Inspired by masters Diane Arbus and Helen Levitt she has her own unique style that is both artistic and historical. Meryl will be our featured photographer in the May issue of Street Photography Magazine of this year after she returns from being the artist in residence at both YADDO in Saratoga Springs New York and Lightwork in Syracuse. In the meantime here’s a recording of our conversation with Meryl where she shares both the photographic and life lessons she learned during her journey. A Selection of Meryl’s Photos from Purgatory & Paradise: Sassy 70s Suburbia & The City CBGB OMFUG ©Meryl Meisler Man Dancing at Wedding Rockville Center © Meryl Meisler Jiveguy Subway, Williamsburg © Meryl Meisler Falling Star © Meryl Meisler Ringling Circus Clown Car © Meryl Meisler Meryl’s Links Website Book: Purgatory & Paradise: Sassy 70s Suburbia & The City Exhibit: Nottingham Contemporary’s Zebrario Space Exhibit: New-York Historical Society, NY, NY May 24 – Sept. 22, 2019

The Street Shooters of the Month feature has been going strong in Street Photography Magazine since our second issue, which was published in June of 2013. Our setup was a little different in those first few issues, but these days we get heaps of submissions through our website each month. So many of them come from such talented street photographers that it is often hard to choose which ones to publish. Speaking of difficult decisions, choosing our favorite street shooters images from 2018 was no easy task either. To make things a little easier, we came up with a few specific categories to guide our selection. They are: street portraits, storytelling, timing and minimalist. You can see our selections below, and you can listen in to our chat by clicking on the audio player if you would like to know why we chose the images we did. If you would like to submit an image to be considered for the Street Shooters of the Month feature, then make sure your register as a user here. Once you’re registered, you can click on Submissions > Photo Submission Form from the homepage to submit single images. Please upload each image at only 1600 pixels wide and 72 dpi. A big round of applause for all of this year’s favorites and a huge thanks to everyone who has submitted so far. We love seeing your work and sharing it with our community. Best Street Shooters of the Month 2018 Street Portraits Ashley’s Favorite   Listerine man by Carmine Groe This is a photo of a stranger and homeless man I met on the streets of Toronto one evening. His name is Howard Johnson the 4th. I stopped to talk to him, learned that he drank Listerine and so, was referred to as Listerine man by his friends. I made photos of him and brought him prints a week later. View on Website Bob’s Favorite   Tractor by Jeff Tidwell Submission for the Not-So-Urban America Candid shot of a man waiting to take the next load of people on his tractor pulled people mover from a flea market to their cars parked in a pasture. View on Website Storytelling Bob’s Favorite   Untitled by Hal Padgett A family down on there luck found cheap, temporary lodging at this motel just south of Jasper, Florida. I made a conscious decision to give the kids their space, but they surrendered to instinct and swarmed me like moths to a flame. The mother emerged from a door and was not as enthusiastic. View on Website Ashley’s Favorite   Entering the Virtual World by Norman SCHWARTZ An opportunity to use the Google VR at Union Station in Los Angeles View on Website Ashley’s Runner Up   Enough by Andy Hann View on Website Timing Ashley’s Favorite   Skate Scene by Barton Cooley Venice Beach California 2018, Part of my LA Street Series to be assembled into a book View on Website Bob’s Favorite   Rhythm of Street by Iyotik Bhachech as i was passing by a street near Sarkhej suburb at Ahmedabad, i found these elements is so much rhythm as if interacting with the tree View on Website Minimalist Bob’s Favorite   Young Jumper by Haryo Kurniawan This is a project related to the activities of children playing and jumping from a ship at the port of Sunda Kelapa, Indonesia. Some children do it as a side job because people give some of their money as a token of gratitude View on Website Ashley’s Favorite   The commuter by Mário Duarte View on Website

Just this week, Bob and I had the pleasure of speaking with Carmine Groe, a Toronto based street photographer. Carmine is not only a talented street shooter with some wicked post processing skills, he’s also become quite adept at YouTubing over the past couple of years. Carmine’s YouTube channel is called Groe Photography and regarding his videos he says the goal is to communicate “all the wonders of photography and my process, as well as sharing my knowledge by providing insights and experiences, tutorials, tips and tricks.” We were honored to talk to Carmine about his channel and are super excited to share this incredible resource with you. Meet Carmine, seen here doing his thing on YouTube.During our conversation, we talked a lot about one of my favorite videos Carmine’s made called “7 Steps to Becoming a GREAT Photographer” and how his steps contribute to building a cohesive body of work that is meaningful and will attract a viewer’s attention. Carmine has some excellent advice and insights into this topic. For example, he suggests taking photos of things that you care about personally, using any camera available and building a body of work that reflects your unique vision. We took some time to pick his brain on how, in practical terms, a street photographer can work towards and accomplish those goals. We also took a few minutes to talk about his post processing tips and tutorials. Here he is in action on the streets of Toronto. This image is from his video titled, “Get Closer with Your Street Photography” – definitely worth a watch! Put simply, this is a podcast that will help you to clarify your objectives as a street photographer and set down some practical steps to work towards them. You’re going to love it. Hit the play button below to listen in and then scroll down to Carmine’s links for even more enlightenment on how to build a cohesive body of work. A Few of Carmine’s Links We Mentioned in the Show Website Youtube Channel Instagram (commercial work) Instagram (street photography) Video: How to Edit B&W Street Photography (Photoshop CC Tutorial) Video: 7 Steps to Becoming a GREAT Photographer Image: “Listerine Man” as featured in Street Shooters of the Month    

While many people are saying “good riddance” to 2018, for Street Photography Magazine we’re sad to see it go. 2018 was a great year for the magazine, which saw a spectacular line up of street photographers and images. In fact, I’d wager this year we had some of our best content to-date. In this episode of the Street Photography Magazine podcast, we look back on last year and talk about our favorite articles, featured photographers and lessons we learned from some of our guests. And not only do we reminisce about last year, we also announce who the winner of the #spmnight challenge is! Find out who it is and take a walk down memory lane with us by clicking the audio player above.   A Few 2018 Favorites Bob’s Favorite Article Vida No Bairro by Alex Righetti Ashley’s Favorite Article 2017: The Year of Protests and the Beginnings of the Fourth Industrial Revolution by Nana Gyesie Honorable Mention Article Go Out, Get Out, Come Out by Nelson Gonzalez Leal Bob’s Favorite Featured Photographer Ibarionex Perello Ashley’s Favorite Featured Photographer Joana Toro #spmnight Challenge Winner And the winner is….drumroll please… Jordan Barab with this lovely image. He won a 1-year Pro photography website account from Portfoliobox. Lisboa Night

Earlier this month, Bob talked about Why it’s Important to Have Your Own Online Photography Portfolio on the podcast. He discussed some of the reasons why creating an online portfolio is vital if you want your work to be discovered and appreciated by others. While you may understand the reasons having an online portfolio is important, you may not feel equipped to take on the task. After all, for those of us who are not “techie” by nature (Ashley speaking here, obviously), setting up a website can seem overwhelming and the feeling of overwhelm can be detrimental to your sense of initiative. It’s a vicious cycle. And even if you are tech savvy, the thought of curating your own work and displaying it for the world to see can be intimidating. With those challenges in mind, Bob and I sat down to discuss some best practices when it comes to setting up an online portfolio. We’ve broken down the process and talked about how to go about creating an online portfolio in three main categories: best practices, common mistakes to avoid and setting up the framework of your online portfolio. Click on the audio player below to listen in for dozens of helpful tips and practical how-to advice. Afterwards, check out the resources at the end of this post, which should help you get started and see the creation of your online portfolio through to completion. Helpful Resources Hover.com – A great place to purchase your domain name. It’s quick and easy and they won’t try to upsell you. Portfoliobox.net – A super easy, sharp-looking web platform that makes creating your website quick and easy. (Seriously, it only took non-techie me a couple of hours to set up a basic website here after I had curated the images for it.) Plus, if you sign up by December 31, 2018, you’ll get 25% off a one-year Pro subscription. Best Practices for Your Online Portfolio – Download this free PDF to keep our portfolio best practices close at hand as you set up your online portfolio. It also contains a handy checklist that will help you put together the framework of your website. Online Portfolios We Love Joana Toro Shammara McKay Craig Litten

  Growing up in the 50s and 60s I was taught to think of Cuba as an enemy state full of communists and Russians threatening our security and way of life. With no contact between our countries it remained an enigma to me most of my life. But I was also very curious about this place and was interested in seeing what it’s like for myself. Fast forward several years, it finally became possible for Americans to travel there easily, but not without a few hurdles. Photographers were among the first to visit the island and when I saw the amazing images being submitted to the magazine I knew I had to finally go there. After a long and difficult move to Virginia this summer, we decided to finally take a break and treat ourselves to a cruise for some rest and relaxation. The choice was easy…Cuba. I finally would have an opportunity to photograph in this fascinating place. Matt JerramsAbout two days before we left for Miami, I saw a post from London-based street photographer Matt Jerrams in our Facebook group with photos of Havana. He was able to post them while still on the island (which is not easy) so I contacted him immediately to see if we could connect while there. Although Matt is from the UK, he spent several years as a sportscaster in northern Ohio. His time in the area converted him to a Cleveland Browns fan which gave us an immediate connection. After interviewing him for the magazine last year we stayed in regular contact. Matt responded saying that he was leaving Cuba the following day. Too bad, because it would’ve been a blast to connect with him in person and do some street shooting together. We decided to do the next best thing and get together for a chat to compare notes about our experiences on the streets of Havana. We did that yesterday and recorded it to make this special edition of the podcast to share with you. So have a listen to my conversation with Matt Jerrams and be sure to check out some of our photos below. Recommended Cuba Tour Guides If you’re going to Cuba to photograph, avoid large group tours. Especially ones sold by cruise lines. Instead book a small individual tour with a local company. We did this in both Havana and Cienfuegos and each time they made sure we were back to our ship in plenty of time. Even if you plan to be there for several days or weeks its always a good idea to take a walking tour to get the lay of the land. Below are the two tour companies we used, both of which I highly recommend. Havana- Fertours Havana – Ask for guide Idalmis Torres Cienfuegos – Caribbean Pearl Tours Ask for Angel Molina (aka Chichi) Same subject by each of us © 2018 Matt Jerrams © 2018 Bob Patterson     Cuba photos by Matt Jerrams © 2018 Matt Jerrams © 2018 Matt Jerrams © 2018 Matt Jerrams © 2018 Matt Jerrams   Cuba photos by Bob Patterson   Cienfuegos © 2018 Bob Patterson Cienfuegos © 2018 Bob Patterson Havana © 2018 Bob Patterson Cienfuegos © 2018 Bob Patterson

Welcome back to the Street Photography Magazine podcast. It’s really good to be back I apologize for publishing this two days late. Normally republish every other Thursday, but due to a freakish winter storm in the Carolinas I got stuck in Miami (if there is such a thing) for two extra days after the Miami Street Photography Festival. Miami Street Photography Festival I just returned form the Miami Street Photography Festival a couple days late thanks to a freakish winter storm in the Carolinas Speaking of the Miami Festival it was amazing. This was my first big photography festival and it was almost overwhelming. I met some amazing photographers saw some equally amazing work in just learned a ton. I can’t wait to go back. I’m in the process of writing a post about my experience which will be published in our blog. If you have an opportunity to go to one of the major festivals throughout the year I can’t recommend it enough. This coming summer the team who created the Miami Festival will be the second annual MSPF Milan in Milan Italy. There are a number of excellent festivals held throughout the year. So we plan to publish a comprehensive list on our website for your reference. If you’re holding a festival or just know about one please send the information to me at [email protected]. We’l be sure to include it in the list. December Issue of Street Photography Magazine is live This episode is being published on Saturday, December 15, which means it is publication day for Street Photography Magazine. By the time you hear this, the December 2018 issue of the magazine will be available. Don’t miss our interview with our featured photographer Nancy Lehrer. We really ended the year right of the conversation with Nancy. I learned a lot from her personally particularly something she told me about a technique she uses to spot a good photograph before lifting the camera to her eye. Nancy says she constantly takes inventory of what she by constantly asking herself “what am I seeing?” I won’t get into the details here because you can hear the whole story in the article. Special Magazine Issue – URBAN dotArt Winners We also published a special bonus issue featuring the winners from the URBAN Dot-Art photo awards held in Trieste, Italy each year. You can find it in the Past Issues page on our website or in our iOS and Android apps right next to the December issue. The photos from that festival keep getting better and better. SPM December Photo Contest – Night Street Photography And a quick reminder about our first ever photo contest that ends on December 21. The winner of the contest will win a one-year Pro subscription to Portfoliobox. The theme of the contest is night street photography. To enter all you have to do is upload a photo to either Instagram or Facebook and tag it with #spmnight. Portfoloiobox December Portfolio Month Offer 25% Off As we said in our last podcast, December is portfolio month at Street Photography Magazine. Our purpose is to help you create your own great street photography portfolio. To help us with that we are happy to be sponsored by the people at Portfoliobox who created a very flexible and easy-to-use online portfolio service specifically for photographers and other artists. As you may know I’m a web developer by trade, so I’m really impressed with what they’ve the quality and attention to detail of their service. The system features a minimalist design that enables you to create a unique layout just for you which so doesn’t look cookie-cutter. And that even includes a blog which I feel is very important to not only help generate traffic but to tell your own unique story. And best of all it’s very affordable. To help us celebrate portfolio month Portfoliobox is offering our listeners 25% off a one-year Pro subscription. Just use the link in the show notes for this episode or click on the ad that you may see on the website. The offer expires on December 31. The nice thing about it is you can try it for free if you like it keep it safe 25% on your first year and that’s it. Our Guest – Miguel Ortiz Our guest this week is Miguel Ortiz. He is a very high level blockchain expert working for IBM. I’m not even to try to go into the details of blockchain, but it’s the technology behind crypto currencies like banana. Miguel is an avid street photographer who had an opportunity to study under Valerie Jardin during one of her Paris workshop. Because of his expertise he travels a lot and while away he loves to spend his free time doing street photography. Miguel used the Portfoliobox platform to make a really compelling online portfolio that he discusses during our conversation. So please have a listen to my conversation with Miguel Ortiz and be sure to check out his work. Where to find Miguel Miguel’s Website Miguel’s Instagram A selection of Miguel’s Photos From Miguel’s Hotel View Project From the Rosa the Coder Project From the La Tribu Noi

Today we discuss the importance of having your own photography web presence (a portfolio), the pitfalls of relying on “free” services like Facebook and Flickr as a portfolio, the best practices for creating and managing you online portfolio, common mistakes and the most common obstacles to making a personal photography website. I’m also pleased to welcome Portfoliobox as our sponsor for the month of December for our special portfolio series. You can try their service for free or get a Pro Account for 50% off until Sunday, December 2. Night Photo Contest This month we are hosting a special Night Photo Contest through Instagram. To enter post your best night street photo Instagram with the tag #spmnight by midnight Friday December 21. The winner will receive a free 1-year Pro account from Portfoliobox. Links from the Show Portfoliobox Cyber Monday 50% offer through Sunday December 2. Rev.com transcription service Scribie online transcription service  

Here’s a quick reminder about our Facebook group. It’s still small and very active with some very talented and passionate street photographers. You can join it by visiting talkstreetphotography.com. That link will take you straight to the join page. If you tried to join over the last 2 weeks please accept my apologies for any delays. I didn’t realize it, but I was logged in as myself instead of the group administration, which means I didn’t see the requests to join. It’s funny because I was getting worried that nobody had joined in almost 2 weeks and I couldn’t figure out what was going on. Turns out, it was just user error. I should have known better. Please note that I will be away with very limited Internet access until November 20, so it might take a few days to be approved. I’m looking at adding a couple moderators in the near future to keep things moving. I’ll be speaking at the Miami Street Photography Festival on Friday, December 7 . The subject is Leave Your Photographic Legacy in a Digital World. I don’t know the time yet, but I’ll share that when I have it. If you plan to attend the festival please look me up. I’d love to meet you in person. This will be my first time there, but I hear it’s one of the best festivals of the year. This year it will be held from December 6 through the 10th at the History Miami Museum in downtown Miami. Don’t miss it. Our guest Shawn Augustson Our guest this week is someone you really need to get to know. Shawn Augustson, is a street photographer and artist from Columbus, Ohio. After serving his country in Iraq for 2 years he returned home with a seriously injured back and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I can’t even imagine what he went through, but it was really rough. As part of his recovery he took part in art therapy where he learned he has a natural talent for painting. When a therapist recommended he try photography he began shooting on the street. Over time it helped him to reduce his stress and anxiety to the point that he is almost completely off medication. Today he is a successful artist with many gallery showings under his belt, avid street photographer and he helps other vets use photography and art to deal with their own PTSD. After you listen to the podcast be sure to watch the video on this podcast post on our website to learn more about Shawn and his work. It’s an inspiring story. Use the audio player link above to have a listen to my conversation with Shawn Augustson. A selection of Shawn’s Photos and Artwork The Kiss Paranoia Isolation Anxiety Upcoming Art Exhibits Columbus Museum of Art – Nov 9th – The Art of Recovery show Solo show April 2019- Stone Village Gallery – Short North district, Columbus, Ohio Shawn’s Links Website Art Instagram Photography Instagram Vintage Street Photography Facebook Page Don’t miss this video of Shawn in action on the streets

Can you believe it’s November already? It seems like summer just started and now we’re heading back into winter…at least up here in the norther hemisphere. First I’d like to give a plug to our Facebook group called the The Street Photography Community. It’s a small but mighty and very active group of highly motivated street photographers who are there to help each other in all areas of street photography. Check it out by visiting http://talkstreetphotography.com then click the Join button. I’ll be doing a good bit of traveling in the next several weeks, some of which will affect our publishing schedule. Cuba and Traveling Light This is the only photo gear I’m taking to Cuba. I’ll be going to Cuba next week which is really exciting. As a child of the Cold War, Cuba was always this mysterious place that was verboten for Americans. Now that we’re able to go there (with several oddball restrictions) it seems like photographers are flocking to the place. They say that it’s ideal place for street photographers full of friendly people, beautiful colors, and amazing light. As with every trip I take, I’ve been stressing over what camera gear to bring. I have this debate with myself before every trip. Do I take an interchangeable lens body (In my case a Fuji XT-1) with several lenses. Or do I stick with my trusty Fuji X100F with a fixed 35mm equivalent lens? That way I have no decisions to make other than camera settings. So I decided to go with the fixed lens option and take only the X100F. I’ve done this on every other trip over the past several years and have never regretted it. Plus I’m leaving my laptop at home and taking only an iPad to store and process my photos. I’ve been trying to refine my remote workflow over the past year or so and this will really put it to the test. Apple Photos for iOS has come a long way as an editing tool and its ability to integrate with 3rd party apps. In my opinion Photos in iOS 12 is a big improvement. November SPM Issue publish date 1 week early We always publish the magazine on the 15th of each month. However, because I’ll be away that day, without access to the Internet, we decided to publish the November issue on Thursday, November 8. I like to be available shortly after publication in case anyone has problems accessing the magazine. Miami Street Photography Festival This year I’m finally able to make it to the Miami Street Photography Festival which will be held from December 6 through the 10th at the History Miami Museum in downtown Miami. I’ll be speaking at the event about one of my favorite topics “Leaving your Photographic legacy in a Digital World.” I should know the time and date soon. While I’m there I’ll be conducting a number of interviews for the magazine and podcast. I also want to use this as an opportunity to meet some of you guys in person. So if you plan to go please drop me a note at [email protected]. It would be great to connect in person. And who knows, maybe we’ll have an informal get together. Our Guest Nikita Stupin Our guest this week is Nikita Stupin, a Russian photographer who lived for several years in Toronto, Canada and has recently moved to Portugal. Nikita is heavily influenced by his father, also a photographer, and Henri Cartier-Bresson. Whlle many of us are all over the place in terms of our personal style, But Nikita has created a very consistent style in his compositions and post processing that make his work very recognizable. Be sure to check out his photos and you’ll see for yourself. I need to mention that Nikita had some Internet connection problems that affected the audio quality of the last half of the recording. We did our best to clean it up. But don’t let that get in your way, and have a listen to my conversation with Nikita Stupin. A Selection of Nikita’s photos Nikita’s links Website Facebook Instagram

The subject of our episode today 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 Download a copy of Andy’s book Welcome to Hollywood Andy’s Instagram Andy’s Facebook

Our guest today is Kerry Faulkner, an Australian journalist / photojournalist and educator based in the city of Perth. Her work has been published in The Walkley Magazine, The Australian Travel and Indulgence, Scoop Magazines, R.M. Williams Outback Magazine, The Sunday Times and too many others to list here. Needless to say she’s quite busy. Kerry tells us that in today’s market journalists not only have to be skilled writers, they also must be good photographers and sometimes videographers. It reminded me of the reporter Edison Carter in the 1980s satirical dystopian science fiction television series Max Headroom . But we won’t go there. Kerry is a very fine photojournalist who uses those skills to create some very compelling street images. I really enjoyed our conversation because she turned the tables and began to interview me. I guess she can’t help herself. So have a listen to our conversation with journalist Kerry Faulkner.   Kerry’s Links Kerry’s Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn A Selection of Kerry’s Photos

© Copyright – Harvey Stein Our guest today is Harvey Stein. He currently teaches at the International Center of Photography, (ICP) in New York and teaches a series of photography workshops around the world. His work is been exhibited around the world and is the recipient of numerous awards. Also he’s been published in dozens of magazines like the New Yorker, Time Magazine, life Magazine, Esqire, The New York Times and too many others to list here. Publishing a monograph of your street photos is the promised land for many photographers. To date Harvey has been there 8 times with the publication of his latest book Mexico Between Life and Death. Harvey has visited Mexico 14 times since 1993 and continues to be mystified by it. His new book consists of 176 pages containing 158 images all of them coming from his many visits to the country over the years. The book tells an amazing story of a culture that is so close to us physically but also quite different. I was fortunate to have an opportunity to speak with Harvey again about his new book which we have for you in this episode. So kickback grab a beverage and have a listen to Harvey Stein tell us all about his new book Mexico Between Life and Death. Harvey’s links Order on Amazon Publisher – Kehrer Verlag Book Info on Harvey’s Website Harvey’s Website Harvey’s Instagram A Selection of images from the book © Copyright – Harvey Stein © Copyright – Harvey Stein © Copyright – Harvey Stein © Copyright – Harvey Stein © Copyright – Harvey Stein © Copyright – Harvey Stein © Copyright – Harvey Stein

This is a special edition of the podcast all about the upcoming Miami Street Photography Festival coming soon in December. I’m writing this on Friday, September 14 as hurricane Florence is just making landfall in North Carolina. Earlier this week it looked like we were going to be overtaken by insanely heavy rain here in Central Virginia, so we scrambled to finish the magazine early…just in case we didn’t have any power to publish on Saturday. Fortunately for us, the storm turned south and so far are we have is rain. Of course that’s not such good news to our friends in South Carolina. Please keep them in your thoughts as the deal with the outcome of the storm. Each month we send notice to our list with details about the latest issue. That email contains links directly to the magazine on the website. If you subscribe to it via our iOS or Android app don’t use those links, just open the app on your device and you’re good to go. Juan Reyes and Veronica Valle of the Miami Street Photography Festival The Miami Street Photography Festival will be held again this year from December 6 through the 9th. The highlight of the show is the annual contest where the winners will be announced the final night. The deadline for submissions is October 1 which is only 2 weeks away. If you plan to enter, the time to do it is now. Also, I will be at the festival this year giving a presentation about Publishing Your Work. If you will be at the festival there please come by. Otherwise I’ll be around all week, be sure to stop and say hello. Festival founders Veronica Valle and Juan Reyes are super busy getting things ready for this year’s festival. That’s why I was really happy to get some time with them earlier this week to talk about the festival and what’s going on this year. They do an amazing job putting it together each year and it keeps getting better. So have a listen to Veronica and Juan tell their story. Links Discussed in the Show Miami Street Photography Festival Website MSPF Singles Contest Entry MSPF International Series Contest Entry MSPF Miami Sereis Contest Entry Veronica Valle Instagram Juan Reyes Instagram Juan Reyes Blog MSPF Workshops A Selection of Photos from the Festival Photo by Barbara Peacock Photo by Niki Gleoudi Photo by Chris Suspect Photo by Stella Johnson Photo by Jon Kral Photo by Nick Turpin

I’m finally settling in from our epic move to beautiful Central Virginia. A few times I was beginning to feel like Moses, but things are beginning to get back to normal. Except for the hurricane of course. That’s something I never had to think about in the great white north. September Issue of SPM scheduled to publish on Saturday, September 15 Last month we switched up our publishing schedule to the 15th of each month. It seems to have been well received by everyone. This month our very own Ashley Hunsberger wrote a vey cool article about her experience shooting with an old film camera (purchased at a garage sale) on the streets of New York. She is a gifted story teller, so don’t miss it. However, with Hurricane Florence heading our way, we may publish a little early or late. How’s that for being specific? But if it turns south it could smash right int Ashley’s place in Florida…which would the publication schedule back…not to mention Ashley. And if it makes landfall up here and stalls (which they are predicting) we could be in for trouble. And I thought I was moving to milder weather. Miami Street Photography Festival contest entry deadline October 1 Just a quick reminder that the deadline to enter the annual Miami Street Photography Festival contest is Saturday, October 1. It’s one of the major competitions of the year so, if you’re on the fence it’s time to go for it. There are three separate contests: Singles Contest, International Series Contest and Miami Photo Series . I will be there this year and plan to give a presentation / Q&A about publishing your work. If you will be in Miami that week be sure to look me up. I’d love to meet as many members of the SPM community as possible. The festival itself will be held December 6-9, 2018 at HistoryMiami Museum in Miami, Florida. I can’t think of a better time to be in Miami. Randall Roberts I first met our guest, Randall Roberts, in July of 2016 when SPM sponsored a photo walk at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Randall drove up from Western Pennsylvania join a motley group of locals to help document convention activities around the edges. It was a crazy day of non-stop street opportunities that I hope we can repeat again soon. In fact I have an idea cooking as I write this. Randall is an avid street photographer from a very small town in western Pennsylvania. But he doesn’t let the fact that his talent has very little street life keep him from being active in street photography. He makes the time to go where the action is and he is created a compelling ongoing project that forces him to push the envelope of his street portrait skills. His of “you don’t ask, you don’t get” attitude enabled him to pick up the phone and obtain press credentials for a large outdoor music festival in Ohio. As a result he was able to photograph backstage and in the “pit” in front of the stage and have one of his Instagram photos hared by country singer Cowboy Troy to millions of his followers. Randall says it’s not hard, just go out and do it. To learn more listen to the podcast with my conversation with Randall Roberts. A selection of Randall’s street photos Girl by the Fountain   Cowboy Troy In Concert Randall’s Links Facebook 5000 Portrait Project Photojournalist Blog Instagram @5000portraits Looking at Appalachia Roger May’s Site (who was kind enough to include one of Randall’s photos in this project) About Randall I am a simple man who loves taking photographs and spending time with my wife, sons, daughter in law, granddaughter and our cats (especially Oscar). I am fortunate to be able to spend a good amount of time on my personal project “The 5000 Portrait Project”, traveling around SW Pennsylvania and occasionally far-off strange and wonderful places (like Ohio and West Virginia) doing street photography. I live in a small town a bit south of Pittsburgh named Charleroi in what we call the Mon Valley, My current interests include Portrait Photography, Street Photography, Concert photography and any opportunity I can find to get my cats to pose and let me take a photo of them. My Interest in photography began when I was 11 my mother gave me a old hand me down 126 film camera to play with and my love for photography was born. Whenever I could, I would buy a roll of film take photos of my family and friends and then rush it to the local Pharmacy to have it developed. Always anxious to see my pictures and share them with my family and friends. Over the years I would have many cameras but i will always be grateful to my mother not just for that first camera she gave me but more importantly for the years of encouragement she gave me and for giving me a love of photography.

It’s been a few weeks since our last podcast and that’s because my schedule has been absolutely crazy. Or preparing to move out of state and just a few weeks and I didn’t realize how disruptive this whole process would be. But once we settle into our new home thing should really settle down and will be able to get back on a regular schedule. By the way we typically publish the podcast twice a month and I plan to get back to that after my move. So thank you for your patience. Street Photography Community Facebook Group In case you didn’t know we have a new Facebook group that’s really picking up steam. The fastest way to get there is go to talkstreetphotography.com. It’s a closed group so you need to join. Just go to the group and click the blue Join button. New Magazine Publishing Schedule Speaking of publishing, this month we change the publishing schedule for the magazine to the 15th of each month. Previously published on the third Friday of every month which was pretty confusing for many people. By making it the 15th of every month should make it easier to remember when it comes out. Promote Your Workshops, Training and Festivals If you’ve been reading Street Photography Magazine for a while you have probably noticed that we don’t have advertisements. However we are starting a new program where anyone can create promotions for photography related workshops, trainings and festivals that appear on the magazine sidebar and within the body of articles and posts. It’s super easy to use…like creating a simple blog post…and gives you instant visibility to our readers. Each promotion you had will be seen by over 15,000 people per month. Plus you receive weekly reports about how many readers have seen your ad and clicked on the link. As a special introduction were giving you a free one-week trial. The cost is only $49 per month which allows you to create as many promotion posts as you like. Here’s how to give it a try. Our Guest Scott Law Our guest today is Scott lLaw he is retired from the U.S. Army as well as a former commercial photographer and he operates a very active and interesting photography blog that has attracted many readers from around the world. Scott is an avid Street Photography Magazine he lives in a very small town in Utah, he travels regularly into the city to document life on the streets. He is also a seasoned world traveler who loves to photograph street life wherever he goes. A Selection of Scott’s Photos This is the photo that Scott discussed during the podcast that got him interested in street photography. He took it many years ago Venice in St. Marks Square.   Old Town, Hoi An, Vietnam

Copyright Matt Jerrams   In case you didn’t know it, the June issue of Street Photography Magazine issue is out…in fact we released it a little early this month due to our travel schedules. Ashley was in LA with her husband enjoying the sites and improving her Vietnamese skills. She has a natural affinity for languages and I’m sure she’ll have it mastered in no time. Me, I’ve been all over the place, Charlottesville, Myrtle Beach, Kelley’s Island in the middle of Lake Erie and Philadelphia. Now I’m back on the North Coast for the next several weeks and plan to get caught up. Our guest this week is Matt Jerrams. He’s an executive producer who creates television commercials in the UK, but he has a passion for street photography. He almost gave it up out of frustration with his results, in the interview you will here how he had an epiphany that caused him to make a drastic change in his approach that made all the difference. He calls it “Get Close and Get Out.” Matt has to work close because he favors a 12mm Samyang (also sold as Rokinon) manual lens on his Fuji X-Pro2. With that wide angle lens you have to be very close. Having the advantage of shooting in London, Matt has a wide variety of interesting places to shoot. His favorite spots are SOHO, East London, Brick Lane, Camden Town, Oxford Street and Dalston Kingsland. The best place to see his work is in his Instagram account because he enjoys the active street photography community there. Although he’s taking a little time off from the platform while England is alive in the Word Cup. Matt’s favorite photographer on Instagram is British photojournalist Don McCullin Where to see Matt’s work Matt’s Instagram Matt’s Flickr A Selection of Matt’s Street Photos Copyright Matt Jerrams Copyright Matt Jerrams Copyright Matt Jerrams Copyright Matt Jerrams Copyright Matt Jerrams Copyright Matt Jerrams  

© Martin Parr/ MAGNUM PHOTOSBrighton, United Kingdom, 1983-1985 Over the past few decades the downtowns of small-town America, which were once always busy, are all but extinct. First came the big box stores, then category killers like Best Buy and Toys “R” Us, and now Amazon sweeping them aside. But all these phenomenon resulted in. But all these phenomenon combined with our need to have lower prices resulted in the demise of small retailers and small downtowns. I’ve seen it myself in my own home town and I seen it in small towns throughout the country, including Wilson North Carolina. The storefronts in many of these towns are empty save for a coffee shop, yoga studio or vaer store. It seems is as if this trend is not going to change, but one man is doing something about it. And he’s doing it with photography. Our guest today is Jerome De Perlinghi, a native of Belgium and educator now an American citizen, who was made his home in the small town of Wilson, North Carolina. After moving to Wilson became concerned about the lack of commerce in the downtown area. He took it upon himself to create a photography festival, Eyes on Main Street, which now ending its fourth year. The festival features the work of 100 photographers (50 men and 50 women) from around the world over a period of 100 days. It has built a reputation that is beginning to draw photographers and tourists to the area. I had an opportunity to visit Wilson last month and was amazed at the quality of the work on display throughout the town and the enthusiasm it has created among the residents. A visitor to the festival can see work from well-known photographers like Alex Webb, Martin Parr, and Steve McCurry. But also on display is to work from 100 photographers from around the world who are equally as talented. As you will hear during our interview Jerome is relentless in creating a venue for emerging and experienced photographers as well as a learning environment for local schoolchildren. The festival runs through July 29, 2018. And if you find yourself passing through North Carolina, or even are looking for a new adventure in photography, I encourage you to visit this unique festival. You won’t be sorry. Links to the Eyes on Main Street Festival Eyes on Main Street Website Eyes on Main Street Facebook Page Eyes on Main Street 2019 Kickstarter Project A Selection of Photos on Display at the Eyes on Main Street Festival 2018   © Carol Guzy/Zuma PressMosul, Iraq, 2017 © Fabio BucciarelliAleppo, Syria, 2012 © Gareth BrightZado, Tibetan Plateau, China, 2016 © Harry Gruyaert / MAGNUM PHOTOSLas Vegas, Nevada, USA, 1982 © Heidi Levine / Sipa PressGaza, Palestine, 2014 © Kanza FatimaLucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, 2016 © Monika BulajHavana, Cuba, 2014  

Houses Copyright Niko J. Kallianiotis Most photographers I know have a need to be recognized for their work. And the most frequent question I hear is “how do I publish a book?” Our guest today is Niko J. Kallianiotis, a native of Greece, who has lived and worked in Scranton, Pennsylvania for many years. This week he will be releasing his first book, a monograph, titled America in a Trance. It chronicles the people and places throughout the state of Pennsylvania. This subject is near and dear to my heart because I grew up in the hills Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio near the potteries, Coal fields and steel mills. And during my lifetime I witnessed the decline of the steel industry leaving behind empty houses, unemployment and opioid addiction. But people who remain are still hard-working proud and extremely hospitable whether you share their political beliefs, football passion for skin color. The mountains and rivers and hiking trails throughout this rugged state are beautiful. But the towns that lie between them can often be viewed as sad and depressing to those passing through. Many of these towns are far from beautiful but they offer the some interesting photographic opportunities to the photographer who is willing to spend the time and get to know the people. One such Explorer is Niko. Although he has lived in eastern Pennsylvania for many years, as a Greek immigrant, he still feels like an outsider. When I learned of his new book, I wondered if this “foreigner” would understand and accurately capture the soul of this unusual and unique part of our country. After seeing his photos, I can say he certainly did. And I encourage you to see it for yourself. A Selection of Photos from America in a Trance Braddock Copyright Niko J. Kallianiotis Supply Copyright Niko J. Kallianiotis Copyright Niko J. Kallianiotis Circus Copyright Niko J. Kallianiotis Niko’s Links Book: America in a Trance Niko’s Website Facebook Instagram

Willets Point © Copyright Ayash Basu The April issue marked the 5th anniversary of Street Photography Magazine. What began as the test of a new publishing technology grew into an amazing community of passionate photographers of all nationalities and skill levels. It has been an amazing journey and I have you to thank for it. I also have to give a big shout out to our editor Ashley Hunsberger who has done a tremendous job finding new and diverse articles and keeping me on track. We wouldn’t have made it this far without her. Thanks kiddo. One of the benefits of publishing a magazine is the opportunities it creates to meet some very cool and creative people. Our guest today is Ayash Basu, the founder of Loculars. In short, Loculars is an online marketplace for unique short-form (2-5 hour) photo experiences let by some super talented photographers in several cities around the world. It’s sort of like an Airbnb for photo experiences I’ve reviewed every experience on their website and was blown away by the depth and breadth of options. Ayash was nice enough to offer our community a special 10% discount on any of the photo experiences on the website. If you’re interested just enter the code STREETPHOTOGRAPHY10 in the order form. The offer expires on May 31, 2018. About Ayash Basu Photography started as a hobby during Ayash’s college days in India as a member of the Himalayan Explorer’s Club. Over the years, his passion for immersive travel has led him to capture those experiences visually. Prior to starting Loculars, Ayash worked at McKinsey & Company, serving some of the world’s leading brands in the consumer, retail and automotive space on growth strategy and marketing effectiveness topics. Ayash holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, NY and a B.Arch from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). He is a keen value investor and avid tennis fan. In his spare time, Ayash pursues travel, street, and landscape photography. Some of his work can be seen on his website. Editor’s Note: Ayash is also a very fine photographer in his own right. Be sure to check out his work in the link above.

In this episode of the SPM podcast, Bob and I talk about the answer to one of our most frequently asked questions: “How can I get my work published in Street Photography Magazine?” We get this question all the time. Fortunately for us, all of our readers have a unique take on street photography and many shoot the streets in different cities all over the world, so as you can imagine there is the potential for an almost unlimited number of one-of-a-kind street photography projects, essays, ideas, how-tos and the like. But sometimes it can be challenging to make the leap from a series of street shots you like to a full fledged article. So we thought we’d take the time to talk about it. Why is written content so important? What should it include? How many images will you need to include? At what resolution? Here’s a brief overview of some of the main points we covered. Tips at a Glance Decide what kind of article you want to write. It might be a how-to article, a personal street photography project or even a tour of the city you live in. Select a maximum of 8 photos to include your project. Less would be fine, but definitely no more. Choose only your best work for publication. Write a minimum of 1200 words. Try to create a story or guide that flows in a logical order and tells a story. When you submit your work, introduce yourself. In a few sentences, tell us who you are and why your project is relevant to the magazine. These are just a few basic tips we covered during our conversation. To discover more ways you can make your work grab a publisher’s attention, click the audio player below:   Podcast Links Individual Image Submission Form SPM Photographer Registration Page Tips for Creating a Photo Project Article Dragon Dictate Bob’s email: [email protected] Ashley’s email: [email protected]  

Jackson Chapel Baptist Church’s worshipper About This Episode Diana Bagnoli Today we’ll talk more about the eyes on Main Street Festival which takes place every year in Wilson North Carolina. Our friend photojournalist Keith Dannemiller introduced me to this festival not long ago when he shared a project that he started as the artist in residence there back in December Back in December 2017. Since then I’ve been reading a lot about the festival and I was amazed at what they’re doing. It’s a large outdoor and indoor photography Festival that features 100 photographs by 100 photographers one 100 days. Some are very prominent like Steve McCurry, Alex Webb, Martin Parr, John Feely and Keith Dannemiller while others are emerging photographers from around the world. I believe they said that 38 different countries are represented. The festival takes place from April 21 through July 29. Here’s a link to the festival website so you can check it out for yourself. If you’re not familiar with Wilson North Carolina, it’s to small town just off of Interstate 95 at Route 264. They also have Amtrak station, which makes it convenient for anyone in the east The exhibition started by artistic director, Jerome De Perlinghi who teaches at Columbia College in Chicago. Our guest today is Diana Bagnoli who just finished her time in Wilson as the artist in residence for the month of February. Diana is a a very creative freelance photographer, photojournalist and environmental portrait photographer who has photographed documentary projects around the world. She spent the month of February in Wilson as the artist in residence where she was able to photograph the city in the residence of Wilson from our own perspective. Will share some of those photos in the article for this show. I spoke to Diana on February 28 just as she was wrapping up her project and preparing to return home to Italy. I was so glad I was able to to catch up with her before she left. Links to Diana’s Work Diana Bagnoli’s Website Diana Bagnoli’s Instagram A Selection of Diana’s Photos From Wilson A Selection of Diana’s Photos From Other Projects Quyllur Rit’i, that in Quechua means “Snow Star”, is a pagan and religious festival held annually at the Sinakara Valley in the Cusco Region of Peru that join together shamans and indigenous populations of the Andes with large groups of devoted Catholics. It is a 8km pilgrimage from the Mahuayani village until the Sinakara glacier, 5000m high, where Catholic and pagan people dance and sing for seven days. The pilgrimage to the Señor de Qoyllur Riti shrine has been recently included on the Unesco Cultural and Natural Heritage list. Ukukus ethnic group use to dance and beat themselves with a whipe, they play pranks and keep order among pilgrims. ukuku represents a trickster man-bear whose leads the procession and whose main function is to retrieve the holy water from Lord Qoyllur Rit’i and pass it on to the peasants, who use it for medicinal purposes. The curanderos Mario Cubas is protecting a peasant woman in her house from the evil eye.The curandero is the only person who has the skills and ability to fight off mal de ojo (the evil eye), or even to put curses on someone: “as exists good and bad in the world, somebody works in white magic and somebody else in black one”, said Mario.Tlacotepec, Sierra Negra, Puebla. On the Titicaca lake, in Perù, there is a small island with a shaman and a beautiful sky. The shaman is a healers who operate through spirituality and magic, there are still few of them and for the most part, they are elderly people, holders of an ancestral wisdom, verbally handed down from their ancestors.This is a long exposure picture at 5 in the morning, before going to fish with Isidro, the shaman of the island.