Street Photography Magazine Podcast

Grafton Street Dublin Des Byrne Recently, it was our pleasure to speak with Des Byrne, a talented Irish street photographer who picked up photography later in life and ran with it. When Des discovered his talent for shooting the streets, he noticed that an awareness of street photography in Ireland was lacking and decided to take action. Des began giving presentations on street photography at a number of camera clubs and even founded the Irish Street Photography Group. He organizes photowalks and exhibits and even hosts a really cool AirBNB experience called “From the Hip” in Dublin. With all of that experience, we were excited to speak with Des about how he does it. Some of the things we asked Des were: What goes into organizing a street photography group? How do you set up exhibits and workshops? What do you speak about at camera clubs? Join us to learn more about the art of bringing street photographers together through collectives, groups, workshops and clubs by clicking on the audio player at the top of the page. Links from the show WVIZ/WCPN article about Bob Patterson and street photography in Cleveland Des Byrne’s Street Photography Website Des Byrne’s Facebook Des Byrne’s Flickr Photostream

Each week we receive hundreds of submissions from our community to be considered publication in the Street Shooters of the Month section of the magazine. It’s a pleasure to view so many excellent street photos but quite difficult to decide which 6 will make the cut for the monthly issue. This week Ashley and I decided to begin a new tradition an choose our favorites for all of 2017. That was even more difficult that making the monthly choices. We each chose our favorite photo in each of five broad categories. They are: Storytelling, Humor, Minimalist, Timing and Street Portraits. Below are our selections, each with a link back to the original issue. But be sure to listen to the podcast to listen to our discussion. Finally….Congrats to the winners. It was a very tough competition. Storytelling Ashley’s Choice Missed the train.. by John Bastoen Saw this man watching the timetables after missing his train. What is his destination, his purpose of travelling.. little mysterious. Photographed in the wonderful station of liege guillemins in Belgium. See it in the November 2017 Issue Bob’s Choice Untitled by Hal Padgett The annual Opening of the Beaches parade in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. A long procession of vintage first-response vehicles crept along in the scorching wake of Shriners’ clown cars and go-karts. Suddenly this girl popped up in the window of an early 1960s ambulance. See it in the May 2017 Issue Humor Ashley’s Choice ” Baby Driver” by Des Byrne Someone described this photo as being scary I’m not too sure why? Someone told me not to share the story behind the image, because it then loses it magic or appeal, so I have decided not to say who the child or people are, or the story behind it….so please use your imagination and enjoy… See it in the November 2017 Issue Bob’s Choice Subway David by Nei Valente A train in NYC. See it in the February 2017 Issue Minimalist Ashley’s Choice Auburn hair by Stefano Compagnucci The project Spazio sazio stems from the idea that everyday places have a lot to say, and that their features constitute a delicate, sentimental geography. Colors become geometry, and support the structure of memory. See it in the April 2017 Issue Bob’s Choice Existence against the Eclipse by Zahid Rahman See it in the March 2017 Issue Timing Ashley’s Choice Untitled by Katarzyna Kubiak Photography made during my holidays in Greece. In the picture, the moment when people are preparing to leave Aqua Park See it in the October 2017 Issue Bob’s Choice Down The Rabbit Hole by Jeffrey De Keyser Denderleeuw (Belgium), 2017. See it in the April 2017 Issue Street Portrait Ashley’s Choice Untitled by Hal Padgett Daytona Beach boardwalk during October’s Biketoberfest.. Near sunset. In a raging nor’easter just one week after Hurricane Matthew had thrashed Florida’s northeast coast. I happened upon these three teenagers and asked if I could photograph them. It was all over in 20 seconds. See it in the August 2017 Issue Bob’s Choice Mexico City, 2017 by Cory Zimmerman A young lady’s long gaze from a Mexico City transit bus. Many people opt for the bus in the midday heat of Mexican capital of 20 million. See it in the June 2017 Issue

David Jackson is a UK native who ended up living in China thanks to one very unexpected chain of events. Though his interest in photography dates back to his earlier years, it wasn’t until he found himself living in a very foreign environment that he began to feel the need to document all the goings on around him more consistently. Since then, street photography has become a big part of his life. During our conversation with David, we take a look at three of his early images. He has since upgraded his gear, but each of the images we reviewed were taken with the trusty little point and shoot (a Canon IXUS to be precise) he started out with. David has an excellent eye for interesting subjects and situations and we thoroughly enjoyed evaluating his work. Click on the audio player below to hear a little more of David’s story and what Bob and I had to say about David’s images.   Photo 1 Ashley’s Comments This shot is composed so nicely! Unicycle man is framed just right. The lines of his unicycle draw the eye upwards very naturally and the symmetry on either side of him draws attention to the image’s many layers, which begin in the dark area you are shooting from and then fold out to reveal the texture of the ground, the boy, the crowd, the buildings, the rooftops and finally the sky. The many layers are what really make this interesting to me. Even more so than the characters, though I do like them too. The height difference, and especially the boy’s stance (which looks almost challenging) tell a story of one of those brief connections you have with someone you don’t expect to connect with. I find this image very interesting, it definitely draws my attention enough for me to take a second look. What could improve this image? I would say clarity. I think if you could make out the boy’s face and/or the faces in the crowd the story would shift from the boy to the performer. From the faces of others you could form an idea of the performer, which I think would make this image tell an even stronger story – one of a single individual as told by a crowd. In that case, I think it would be less about the artful layers and more about the human story. Generally, those stories make for the most powerful images. Bob’s Comments I like the way the entertainer and boy are isolated in a triangle of light under the overhang in the foreground of the frame. It helps draw attention to them. However, the boy’s face is in shadow, so I think would help to burn it in a bit in post. Also, I find my eyes begin to be drawn away from the subjects by the much lighter crowd in the background. I think darkening the crowd a little would help keep the viewer’s attention on the subjects. Photo 2 Ashley’s Comments I love this image. It really draws me in because (1) I can’t really tell what is happening and (2) it looks very intimate, almost uncomfortably so and (3) the colors are amazing. So, one by one in no certain order: The neon background really makes this image outstanding. It creates a contrast with the older people for some reason. Like the concepts of old and new clashing. I love that about it, it really creates tension. The fact that I don’t really know what’s going on makes me look a little harder and longer. The position of your subjects and your proximity to them really make this shot though. You got close, and they seem to acknowledge you but at the same time seem to be so into one another that they don’t care that you are there – as if they were two teenagers – and they hold that intimate pose anyway. It’s very raw and very human. The story it tells me is that even as we age we continue to seek affection. Big “capturing the human element” points on this one. Bob’s comments I really like portraits of older people because their faces are so interesting. This one is no exception. Their expressions really draw me in and make me wonder what their lives are like. I also like the fact that the man is looking at you while the lady is off in her own world. The bright green background makes it even more interesting due to the contrast it creates. This is my favorite of the group. Photo 3 Ashley’s Comments So this image definitely tells a story, but it’s an uncomfortable truth I guess you could say, which makes for a touchy subject. What I like is the contrast between the woman and the baby. There’s harmony between them because of their shared situation but also since they seem to be leaning in towards one another, but at the same time, their gazes immediately convey a sense of the huge gap between innocence and maybe cynicism, hope and weariness. That’s a powerful story, but it’s a hard one to tell without giving the viewer a feeling that you may have stripped the dignity from a person who needs it the more than most. I think that could be a problem with this image, despite the good

  Our guest today is Ray Anello who is recently retired from the Newsweek magazine, so it’s a real honor to speak to somebody who worked for such a prestigious publication. Ray grew up in a traditional Italian immigrant neighborhood in New York during the 1950s and 1960s. And he says in those days everybody was on the street all the time and it shaped how he approaches photographing on the streets today. Ray now lives in the suburbs of Los Angeles were sometimes it’s quite difficult to find good places to shoot on the street. If you’ve never been to LA, people drive everywhere and walk very little. In fact it can be downright dangerous to walk in some of the suburban areas due to the high traffic volume. Ray is a relatively new to street photography but he has jumped in with both feet. In fact after only a few months he purchased a Leica. now that’s commitment. Many people could be envious of Ray, because he now has plenty of time to follow his passion. In the process he recently rode the Amtrak on the West Coast to find interesting subject matter and now he’s planning other trips to further sharpen his skills. One of Ray’s influences is William Klein. He recently wrote a very interesting article about Mr. Klein which will be published in our January issue very soon. It’s really good, so don’t miss it. But in the meantime sit back grab a beverage and and listen to Ashley and I speak with Ray Anello. Some Recent Photos of Ray’s from his Beach Light project The shops on Venice Beach have always fascinated me. It’s where I find crowds of people taking in the late afternoon mood of the beach. (Late afternoon is when I usually shoot.) The bearded man above was just sauntering along, leaning back a bit he was so relaxed. And I liked how dark and shadowy he was compared to all the goods hung out on the storefront and the display of tee shirt designs above him. This combination—of the man with the setting—has the feel of Venice Beach for me. I think folks come to the beach promenade to unwind, to people-watch as well as to shop. It makes me realize what a gathering-place a spot like this can be. I also just happen to like clutter and crowded areas. As if life itself thrives on a kind of closeness. This is also a very Venice Beach kind of moment. This taken as the sun was going down. I do love shadowy figures highlighted a certain way. The folks here are dark and it’s intriguing to me that they themselves cast long shadows. (And the palm trees in the background seem like straight-standing shadows.) In spite of all the folks gathering on the beach at this time there’s always a sense of stillness. As if everyone is collectively holding their breath. This shot has that sense of stillness for me. – Ray Anello About Ray Anello I’m a photographer and writer living in Venice Beach, California. My current project is to continue shooting Venice Beach and Santa Monica. I’m fascinated by the beach light and how it affects everything and everyone. When I’m not shooting I’m writing a memoir of my childhood growing up in New York. As a boy I lived in a vibrant, immigrant Italian neighborhood. An experience that has had a lasting effect on me. It definitely has given me a keen sense of the street and why it matters.

In This Episode Today we pay tribute Glenn Capers, to one of my favorite street photographers who we lost last week. Plus we’ll speak with members of the very active New York City Street Photography collective. A Tribute to Photojournalist Glenn Capers If you’ve been following SPM you’ve probably heard me mention that Glenn Capers is one of my favorite photographers. It saddens me to tell you that Glenn has just last week lost his battle with heart disease and has passed away. He leaves behind his wife RoMa Johnson, family and many friends Glenn is a former photojournalists, world traveler, film maker, teacher and master storyteller. I first met him four years ago when I interviewed him as the featured photographer in Street Photography Magazine. He remained in touch ever since sending us updates about his world travels and workshops. No matter where Glenn trailed, he had the ability to easily connect with people of all cultures on a very personal level. This put him into situations that enabled him to create some very powerful images. But always the people came first and the photo was a bonus. In my opinion he was more of a documentary photographer than street photographer. As can be seen in the many photo stories he published over the years both as a professionals and as personal projects. My personal favorite story is a photo story titled A Day in the Life of Superman. It’s the story of Gerrardo, a retired school custodian in San Jose, Costa Rica, who donned a Superman suit to help protest the treatment of striking schoolteachers in his city. Super Seamstress by Glenn Capers from A Day in the Life of Superman Glenn first got to know Gerrardo personally. After forming that bond Gerrado invited him into his life to tell his story. The results are amazing. There’s a link to the photo story in the show notes. Don’t miss it. Glenn said that during his travels he was frequently invited into people’s lives to share their most personal moments. The ability to truly emphasize is a gift do this as a gift which can’t be faked. One of my personal objectives was to attend one of Glenn’s intimate street photography workshops somewhere in the world. He taught these everywhere, in places like Costa Rica, India, Nepal and many others. Sadly, that’s not going to happen now. But all of us will be able to learn from Glenn because his work lives on. I guess that’s all any of us can ask for. Please be sure to see the show notes for this program with links to Glenn’s work online. I don’t know what else to say so I’ll end this was Glenn’s own words of advice which he called his Last thought for the photographer, “Whatever you look to see outside, is waiting inside you.” Glenn Capers 1950 – 2017. Glenn Capers’ Links Blindman Shooting – Glenn’s 500px Account Glenn’s Behance Articles Glenn’s interview in Street Photography Magazine Glenn’s IMDB Page Interview with Jorge Garcia and Mathias Wasik of the Street Photography Magazine Collective Jorge Garcia Mathias Wasik Street photography, by its nature, is a lonely pursuit. Typically you shoot by yourself, edit your on photos, maybe upload to a social media site for a few cursory comments and wonder alone if you’re making progress. Or maybe you show your photos to your family and friends who say everything is good or don’t quite “get” what you’re doing. One of the best ways to grow as a photographer…any the of photographer is go get real constructive criticism. Sometimes a little tough love can make a huge difference n your growth. So where to you get that? Jorge Garcia, a Tampa native who relocated to NYC, had the same problem. So 3 years ago he decided to do something about it and begin his own collective. Today the New York City Street Photography Collective (NYC-SPC) has 21 active members who meet monthly to share their work and provide input and support to each other. Together they embark on group projects, publish a website and a Quarterly Zine. As a result they have grown as a group and individually as artists. I’m pleased to have had an opportunity to speak with George and his fellow collective member Mathias Wasik about the collective, how they began and where they plan to go with it. My hopes are that it will inspire you and others to put your own spin on a collective of your own. If you do, please keep SPM in the loop. So kick back grab a beverage and listen to my conversation with George Garcia and Mathias Wasik from the New York City Street Photography Collective. NYC-SPC Links New York City Street Photography Collective Jorge Garcia’s Website Mathias Wasik’s Website NYC-SPC Quartely Zine Photo Book Recommendations Bystander: A History of Street Photography By Colin Westerbeck and Joel Meyerwowitz God Inc. by Carl De Keyzer Harry Gruyaert: East/West by Harry Gruyaert

They say that great photographers are made not born, but today’s guest, Angelina Davydova is making me think twice about that theory. That’s because she has been doing street photography for only 2 months. When I first saw her images I was certain she had been at it for some time, but not so. Ashley and I were blown away by the fact that she is beginner. Angelina, a native of Russia, now lives in Amsterdam where she works as a logistics expert for the Epson company. She was looking for a creative outlet and not long ago picked up camera and began shooting on the street. After only a few short months she has developed very good sense of composition and an and I for strong subjects. During today’s episode Ashley and I take turns evaluating three of Angelina’s photos which resulted in a very interesting conversation. We’ve included the photos in the show notes for the program below so please take some time listen to our conversation with Angelina as you view the photos in this article. Photo 1 Bob’s Comments Photos of people walking down the street rarely interest me because I see so many of them. At first glance I could’ve said “meh” to this one, but upon on closer inspection I drawn to the story and story and the questions it creates. One thing that stands out is that the last guy is looking in a different direction from the other two. The Chin Chin Club that you chose to include makes me very curious. In Amsterdam place with a name like that can’t be good, so it makes me wonder what they’re doing. And finally the stepping motion is spot on. You caught them in the perfect perfect stride with with their legs all in the same exact position. It was excellent timing on your part. The legs for 3 triangles, strong shapes that lend to the strength of the image. Ashley’s Comments They say a good image brings up more questions than it answers and that’s what I like about this image. The three men seem to be going somewhere together, but they aren’t interacting and their clothes make it hard to tell just what they are going to do. It’s also hard to tell what time of day this was with what looks like very little sunlight. In addition, there are no other people on what looks like a normally busy street – another mystery. The black coats against white window and the light coat against black door is also magic. Another lovely detail is how the three subjects’ feet are all in the same exact position. An excellent shot, the only thing I might change is cropping out the storefront far left to have an only brick background for a more solid rule of thirds and less busy, only brick background, if it had been possible. Amazing capture! Photo 2 Ashley’s Comments The gestures in this photo really make the shot for me. There is so much emotion from each character. The colors flow nicely with a greenish tone throughout. The background is a bit busy, but the characters make up for it as they have a strong pull for attention. I thought it a little close cropped at first glance, but after looking at the image for a while, I found that the way the grandmother’s head and the stroller tires are cropped just a bit make me feel more a part of the scene, as if I am right in there with the characters. Bob’s Comments This photo was well done. I like the color, the composition, and particularly the light on the child’s face and her pose looking down at the phone and her father’s hand. But then I asked myself the question “so what?” I can’t find an answer. Not that the photo was bad because it is well done, the subject just doesn’t interest me personally. If I saw this with a group of other photos it would not capture my attention. Photo 3 Bob’s Comments I really like this one. If It wasn’t for the digital camera and the frame this would be timeless. You did really good work and very harsh light making sure the shadows are not distracting. The main subject is placed perfectly within the rule of thirds and then framed by the girl on the right and the photographer’s hand on the left. That really draws my eye and interest to his face. It creates questions in my mind. For example” who is this guy?” He must be famous. I got the impression that he’s a famous person stopping for a photo op before he climbs aboard his private jet to go someplace interesting. Ashley’s Comments This is beautiful! Well focused, interesting subject and I love the angles. The way the “horizon” slants upwards adds a lot of interest to this image. Diagonal slants frame the main character. Also, it’s hard to tell exactly what’s going on. The camera acts as a censor bar over the eyes of the woman, which adds to the mystery and makes you ask questions or imagine stories. In this shot, the background is much cleaner, which, in my opinion, makes for a stronger overall shot. Overall, you have a keen eye for capturing characters that tell stories and emit strong emotion. Keep it up! I woul

For most of us we choose street photography as a creative outlet, while we follow another pursuit to earn a living. The two endeavors are often kept separate. But our guest today is doing both. He is combining his passion for street photography with a unique way of self-publishing a series of small books of his own work. This gives him full control over the process and end product. Plus generating revenue. Vincent Comparetto, is a native New Yorker now living in Denver, Colorado. And after speaking with him, I don’t see how he could do it any other way. Vincent is a filmmaker, an artist, a former graphic designer and most recently a photographer. His true passion in photography is street photography. But beyond his artistic pursuits it appears that Vincent does everything in a creative fashion, including travel. And as you will see in our conversation with Vincent he is extremely enthusiastic about everything he does. We should all be so lucky. So please sit back, grab your favorite beverage, and listen to Ashley and I have a very enlightening conversation with Vincent Comparetto. Some photos from Vincent’s book Follow Focus Vincent Comparetto is a native New Yorker based in Colorado for the past twenty years. Trained in fine arts, animation, and illustration, he first picked up a camera in college, and has been documenting and exploring cities and subcultures ever since. He enjoys teaching classes in filmmaking, and animation. Outside of photography, and animation he can be found skateboarding, bike riding, and making cubist stencil paintings. His work can be found at http://prometheusproductions.tv, and http://abstractcity.org. Vincent’s Book – Follow Focus Vincent’s Video – Available Light [cta_invest1]

Today we are joined by John Simpson, from Walnut Creek, California to take part in another evaluation show. John is recently retired from the legal profession and likes to spend his time honing his street photography skills. John has submitted 3 photos for his evaluation. So please use the photos below to follow along with our discussion with John on this episode of the evaluation show. LA Union Station Ashley’s Comments Excellent subject choice! Everything about this man is contradictory and that makes it interesting. The cowboy hat and guitar with a suit, the celebratory set of flags with a forlorn face – I love the character selection. A little close cropped for my liking though. It’s as if the golden ratio has been interrupted. I feel like you either need to get a tad closer or a little farther out, but with the guitar detail, out would probably have been the better choice. Bob’s Comments This is one of my favorite photographs in your portfolio. I think the gentleman’s expression is what really makes this. When I look at him I think that he’s very tired and he wants to go home but he has a long way to go before he gets there. The seat that he sitting on gives it a sense of place because the peeling paint in the style causes me to think that he’s in an old train station. I also was somewhat bothered by the fact that his foot was cut off above the toes, but the photo was so strong it really didn’t matter. Me and my shadow Bob’s Comments I like the unusual shape created by the woman’s body and the extension of the shadow. It’s very unusual and really captures the viewers attention. I know you captured this with a smart phone very quickly so I understand it’s very hard for all the elements come together. I would like to seen some space around the feet at the edges of the frame. Plus the people in the background make it rather busy. Perhaps you can burn in the top of the image a little if you have data to work with. Ashley’s Comments This one is my favorite! Again the foot is chopped off a bit. It’s a small detail, but I always notice it and find it distracting. Other than that, I love this image. The shadow “reflection” is VERY visually pleasing, the feet lined up on the side of the street add a secondary point of interest while framing your subject nicely, the pattern on the road adds a lovely texture. Really enjoyed this image. CarLove Ashley’s Comments I really like the stripes in this image – the socks, shirt and car grill stripes flow well and make your eyes sweep across very naturally. I’m not crazy about the subject material because I was always a little creeped out by the crying kid dolls at the car shows my dad would take me too, but that’s most definitely a personal bias. However, I will say that it does document the flavor of the car show in a way. The Route 66 plate, muscle car and kid with a ball cap give it a very American feel. I would have liked to see all of the kid’s feet and the edge of fender though. Feels a little too close for my taste. Bob’s Comments Your use of humor here really captures the viewer’s attention. I think it’s because this is something any parent can relate to. To me it tells a story of a father and who has take his young child at a car show. The child became tired and wants to go home. To express that he leans against the car and refuses to move. I like your use of leading lines to draw attention to the child and you can never go wrong by using the rule of thirds. Nicely done. John’s Links John’s Website John’s book – Descansos of Northern New Mexico John on Facebook About JohnI’m a self-taught photographer who got my start at age seven with a Brownie Bullet, a Christmas gift from my parents. As I explored the medium over the years, I became fascinated by street photography and the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Gary Winogrand, Lee Friedlander, Robert Frank, Bruce Gilden and others. [cta_invest1]

In This Episode Today street photographer, author and teacher, Valerie Jardin, joins us to talk about her new book plus a number of other exciting things she has going on around the world. Before we spoke, I had an opportunity to read Valerie’s new book Street Photography: Creative Vision Behind the Lens and I was totally impressed. Her book not only serves as an excellent reference, but it is also an excellent learning tool and source of inspiration. The book is divided into two main sections. Part One is all about the fundamentals of street photography and Part Two, which is really unique is titled Photo Walks. In Part One Valerie doesn’t excellent job explaining the basics of street photography. She starts at the beginning by telling the reader what it is and how to get started. Then she goes into more depth about the various approaches to street photography, the elements of making a strong photograph (subject, composition and light) by using examples of her own work. Even for seasoned street photographers, Part One is an excellent reference and source of ideas. Part Two, titled Photo Walks, is what sets this book apart from all the others. Each Photo Walk consist of either one photograph for a series of photographs and a detailed explanation about what went through Valerie’s mind when she made it. Not only can we learn more about the art of street photography by reading the her Photo Walks, we also learn how to write about our own work. Because I believe that we can improve our own work and vision by taking the time to verbalize what we thought about and how we approached taking a particular particular photograph. Valerie’s Photo Walk descriptions first set the scene by explaining where she was, why she was there and what she saw. She then adds a little about herself and her personal relationship with the scene. Finally Valerie explains her approach to composing and capturing the image. I’ve been taking a few minutes to read one of these Photo Walks every day. Each time I learn a little more about photography and Valerie’s approach. Even you are vaguely interested in the street photography, I encourage you to read this book. You won’t be sorry. There’s a link to it in the show notes below. Valerie’s Links Street Photography: Creative Vision Behind the Lens Valerie’s Website Do Something for Nothing Project Hit the Streets Podcast Hit the Streets Podcast Facebook Group Hit the Streets Photo Walks Facebook Group

Dan Ginn is a London based event and street photographer originally from Leeds. Like the rest of us, Dan is on a photographic journey, but unlike most of us he takes the time to pause, reflect and write about his lessons and experiences along the way. I was pleased when Dan agreed to sit down with Ashley and me to discuss his approach to photography and how maintaining a blog has helped him grow as an artist. I learned a lot from our conversation and I’m sure you will find a few nuggets in there for yourself. A Selection of Dan’s Photos Where to Find Dan Dan’s Blog Instagram Twitter Facebook

This week our evaluation volunteer is Warwick Davis, an avid street (and former professional) photographer from Sydney Australia. Warwick recently retired (early) from a career as a real estate appraiser to pursue his passion for street photography and travel. He’s also a big fan of major league baseball and the Boston Redsox. Warwick asked us to give him feedback on three photos from his portfolio, so here’s the highlights of our comments below each photo: Ashley’s Comments: There are two things I really like about this image: The men in this image fascinate me because they are together, but each one is focused on something different. Each one is in his own little world. From left to right it looks like they are thinking about a runny nose, making it down the stairs and the woman. They add a quite a story to this image. My favorite part is the flow of this image. The people are positioned in such a way that they mirror the lines of the archway, which gives this image a beautiful, easy flow. It makes the eyes sweep across very naturally. The one thing I’m not sure about: The color scheme. While the people’s clothes create an interesting pattern in blues and greys, the colors are rather lifeless. I feel like this detracts from the interesting lines in this image and keeps it from being one of those images that grabs your attention and makes you stop scrolling. Perhaps B&W would make it a little stronger? Still, I think only a side by side comparison would reveal whether color or black and white make for a stronger image. Bob’s Comments: Initially I was really taken by how sharp the photo is. The reason I like it is because the gives the joints between the blocks sharp definition should make them appears very strong lines in the image. Although the photo was in color it looks black and white, except for the color of the subjects’ clothing which makes them really stand out in the frame. I also really like the three guys who are all wrapped up in their own thoughts., Except for the man on the right who was looking outside the frame of the arch at the woman walking by. Had he been disengaged like the other two the photo would not be nearly as interesting. Excellent timing on your part. The only suggestion I have is to crop the photo tighter eliminating the wall on the left and even the Argyle Stairs text at the top eliminating some unneeded elements and making the subjects, framed by the archway, more prominent.     Bob’s Comments: There is a lot going on in this photo, and at first glance I thought it was a little too busy. But then I looked deeper and saw something very interesting. On closer inspection I noticed that the main subject in the photo is you, the photographer… Not the guy at the table or even the ladies in the background. This is very different and I like it. I think you are the subject of the photo because your are attracting the attention of the guy in the window as well as the ladies framed by the outline of your body and your reflection. Had you not been there their attention would’ve been focused inward. As I look at the photo I can feel my eyes moving counter clockwise from the man in the foreground to the women in the background and back around again to the man. And this is caused by the presence of your reflection in the frame. Ashley’s Comments: Not gonna lie – at first glance, I thought this was just another coffee shop window shot. These are not that original and there are a million of them. Sometimes I feel like they are just over-glorified street photographer selfies. HOWEVER, when you take a second look, you find that this is actually a pretty interesting shot. I love the golden spiral effect – there are a lot of layers here and they swoop around in size. The window frame and umbrella reflections lead the eye around to the man closest to the window and then over to your reflection – where you caught the two women as well. That makes for a nice composition though with all the elements in this image you do have to look for it a bit. The people make the shot though. Your reflection tells me you are just taking a photograph totally normally, but the people inside make me wonder – what did you do to make half of the coffee shop customers turn around and look a little unsettled by your actions? It’s funny, it’s human, your timing was great to get them all framed in there like that and that’s why I can confidently say this is not just another over-glorified coffee shop selfie. Ashley’s Comments: The colors, composition, story – this image has it all. First the colors. Pastels all around from the brick wall to the photographer to the main subjects. Really like it. Excellent composition – really good example of golden spiral. It draws your gaze around very naturally. The story leaves me with more questions than answers – something I think all great street shots shoul

Tatevik VardanyanTatevik Vardanyan is a commercial and editorial photographer based in Yerevan, Armenia. But her first love is Street Photography. She already has a very strong portfolio of not just her street work but also special projects and commercial assignments. Tatvik is very selective about which photographs to include in her portfolio. Recently she was stuck trying to decide if three of her recent photos were good enough to make the cut. So she volunteered to join Ashley and me on the evaluation show to ask our opinion. Have a listen to the podcast to hear what we had to say. Tatevik’s Photos We Evaluated Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Be sure to take some time to visit Tatevik’s website to see how she fit these photos in with her other work. And while you’re there don’t miss two of my favorite projects titled Panels and On the Edge. These two series give you a real sense of what it’s like to live in her city. Where to learn more about Tatevik Tate’s Website Facebook Instagram Vimeo If you would like to join us a guest on a future Evaluation Show please use our Contact Form to tell us a little about yourself and include a link to some of your work online.

Tomasz Trzebiatowski has done a masterful job creating the website and magazine FujiLove. In the process, he’s built a large and enthusiastic community centered around the well respected Fuji line of cameras. And I’m happy to count myself as a member. Next month Thomas takes his show on the road to New York City. The event is called FujLove Live 2017 and will be held at the Bathouse Studios in the East Village on February 25 and 26. Tomash He has an all-star lineup of hands-on instructors including Elia Locardi (Landscape Photography), Valerie Jardin (Street Photography, Karen Hutton (Inspiration) and Damien Lovegrove (Portraiture). If you’re anywhere near New York in late February, don’t miss this one. For more information, have a listen to the podcast where Tomash talks about the event and a number of other things. Important Links from the Show Fuji X100F FujiLove website Guidebook – Leave Your Photographic Legacy in a Digital World Damien Lovegrove Photography Valerie Jardin Photography Karen Hutton Photography Elia Locardi Bathouse Studios, New York

Craig Boehman Anyone who has been shooting on the streets for any length of time has been affected personally by it. It could be an economic opportunity, a memorable image, a lifelong memory, a dangerous encounter or even a new friend. We all have these stories…even if we don’t remember. This week we begin a new podcast segment called “Because of Street Photography.” Here we will speak with different street shooters to learn their personal stories about how their street photography has affected their lives. Our first guest is Craig Boehman, an American photographer living in Mumbai India. Craig shares his experience of landing a commercial photography assignment after being discovered on Flickr by creative director looking for a street look in his area. Do you have a story about how street photography has affected your life? If so, use the form on our Contact Us page to tell us about it.   A selection of Craig’s Photos   Craig’s Website Guidebook: Leave You Photographic Legacy in a Digital World

Every photographer I’ve ever met strives to improve and have others appreciate their work. An important part of that is receiving honest and thoughtful feedback about what you did right and what you can do better. But good feedback can be very hard to find. For this reason, we decided to dedicate one podcast episode each month as an Evaluation Show critique show. And today is our very first one. Each Evaluation Show will feature one photographer who submits three images for review. During the program Ashley Hunsberger, editor of SPM, and I will take turns giving our own individual evaluations of each photo. The photographer will be asked to join us as we discuss what we like, and what we don’t like and what we suggest (if anything). This is brand-new for us so and we’re excited to learn where it takes us. Our first evaluation participant is Jake Metzger from Christchurch, New Zealand. Jake contacted me several weeks ago to ask me I evaluate his portfolio. Instead, I invited him to submit three of his photos to be evaluated on the podcast. He jumped at the chance. Jake is a very talented street photographer who working to be a photojournalist. He’s already doing some excellent work and he’s eager to do better. Although there’s an 18 hour time difference between we were able to work it out so that could join us live during the recording. And I’m glad he did. We had a very lively conversation about his images and photography in general. Where to find Jake Website Facebook Instagram Kathmanu Ashley’s Comments First impressions: City feels big, eyes drawn upwards with the buildings makes me feel small. The subject is a bit mysterious – body mostly obscured by his sack of who knows what. This feels very documentary/journalistic and I like it for that. And props to catching Kathmandu so deserted, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a shot with so few people. Without the crowds, I feel like I’m seeing a real part of the city. Love the way the man is stepping too. Something about it…This one has a timeless, classic quality it could’ve been taken 50 years ago. The story I see is one of the hard work and sometimes tough lives of everyday people in Kathmandu. So often you see the mystical crowded city, but this to me is more real, a moment most tourists would miss as they walk the streets with their tourist eye. Bob’s Comments Although this photograph was taken on a very narrow street Jake chose to crop it a bit on each side. This helps the view feel the sense of being confined to a tight space. I also like how he captured the subject just as he steps from the shadows into the light. The only thing the that doesn’t work in the photograph is the truck just ahead of the subject. It’s the same dark tone the same as the subject’s head which causes it to blend into the truck. This makes him much less prominent in the frame because it prevents him from being isolated from the lighter background. This causes the viewer’s eyes to move up the page beyond the subject and focus on the buildings farther down the street. Little things can make a big difference. Of course Jake had no control over the situation. Had he waited for the truck to move away, the subject would have done so as well. Melbourne 1 Bob’s Comments Jake shot this photo using a film camera for the very first time. That’s no small feat after leaving the comfort of the digital world. I really like how he shot this wide-open blurring the people on the sidewalk in the background. I also like how he captured the joyous expression on his subject’s face. Another second before after and he would’ve missed it. But I kept noticing how my eyes would travel from the main subject to the man on the right who is closer to the camera and slightly out of focus. Then my eyes would travel back to the smiling man. But had that man not been in the picture, it would have been a weaker shot. Jake could have increased the depth of field by stopping down to keep both men in focus, but then the background would be sharper as well. As with everything else in photography (and life) it was a tradeoff. Ashley’s Comments First Impressions: This image is a positive take on the streets and real life. It’s refreshing. What I am drawn to is the human interaction here. When I look at this image I feel connected with its subjects. I feel like humanity is in general good. I like the composition. The blurred man in front blurred subjects in background lend to the rule of thirds and the fact that subjects go big to small lead my eye through the scene from right to left. To improve: I think I would have liked to see these guys with a cleaner background, they are such interesting subjects. But hey, this is street photography and you can’t always control the background, you worked with what was there and I love the result. Jaipur Ashley’s Comments First

Do you often feel stuck in a rut with your photography? After spending a day shooting do you come back at photos look the same as all the others that you’ve done in the past? Are you looking for a way to improve your photography to find your vision? Often times the answer is using a different part of your brain. Photographer Ed Walker, who was featured in the October 2016 issue of Street Photography Magazine, tells us he turned the corner by writing about his work. That’s because the act of writing helps us crystalize our thoughts and filters out the less important information. This cause us to identify and focus on what’s most important. Here’s a link to Ed’s blog to see an example of how he does it: http://www.edwalkerphotography.com/blog/. The big question most people have is, “how do I do this?” Ashley and I created a simple photography writing framework that you can use to guide you in writing about your own work.   Photography Writing Framework Take a group of five recent photos or a collection of photos from a project and write one paragraph that answers each of the questions below. Take your time. Put it away for a day or two, then sit down and revise it. What are you doing? Why are you doing it? What were your expectations at the beginning? What obstacles did you face (or are you facing)? How did you overcome them (if at all)? What was the end result (if you’re finished) How do you feel about it? What have you learned from the experience? What was your biggest surprise? What are you going to do new as a result? What will you stop doing or will change as a result? If you like the results of your writing then submit the copy and photos to Street Photography Magazine to be considered for publication. Send the text and images(1024px on the long side) to [email protected]. Links From the Show Miami Street Photography Festival Schedule Ed Walker Photography Blog SPM Podcast Interveiw with Glenn Capers Glenn Capers on Behance Glenn Capers on 500px

Inside Santa Maria della Scala, Siena Italy ©2016 Gina Williams Portland Oregon based writer, Gina Williams, has been on a personal journey to reinvent yourself as a journalist and photographer. That journey has taken her to Europe three times in less than a year, most recently to attend the Siena international Photography Awards in Siena, Italy. I had an opportunity to speak with Gina after she returned from Italy where we talked about her experiences both in Siena and in Paris. She says her biggest take away from that trip is the fact that not only do you need to feed your body you need to feed your soul as well. Although that was only part of her conversation really struck home for me. It is why we use that as the title for this episode of the podcast. I also share my experiences attempting to photograph the super moon this week plus I take back some of the good things I said about Google Photos in a previous episode. Here are a few other photos from Gina Williams’ trip to Siena and Paris Copyright @2016 Gina Williams Siena Sunrise, Copyright @2016 Gina Williams Copyright @2016 Gina Williams Copyright @2016 Gina Williams

Cross by IvakOur Flickr group photo of the month . Let’s face it street photography in small towns can be a challenge on even the best days. Modern life is driven much of the foot traffic from the interior of small towns to big box stores and strip malls and outlying areas. Photos of people driving on the street are not particularly interesting. In today’s episode Ashley and I discuss some ways small-town Street photographers can find interesting subjects and projects to keep the juices flowing. This month were beginning a new feature which is our Flickr group photo of the month. Our winner this month is a photo titled Cross by Ivak. we like this photo because of its simplicity and strong composition. Congratulations to Ivak who will receive a free one year’s subscription to the web version of Street Photography Magazine. You can see more of Ivak’s work on his Flickr Photostream and Instagram account. We also talk a little bit about Google’s new pixel phone with its highly reviewed camera as well as how you can use Google Photos to make easier to manage and find your images. Finally, be sure to check out the website and photographs of GMB Akash one of Ashley’s favorite photographers. You won’t be disappointed. Links From the Show Flickr Photo of the Month – Cross by Ivak Ivak on Instagram Google Photos SIPA Contest Winners GMB Akash Website GMB Akash Videos  

Do you ever feel like you’re not getting to shoot on the street as much as you would like and still want to exercise your street photography muscles? Or do you wonder if there’s a way to make money doing street photography? A street photography style can be used in many other types of photography to give you a unique style or point of view. Today Ashley and I speak with international street photographer Valerie Jardin about how to apply your street skills to other photography genres. She tells us about how many photographers are using the unique street approach in advertising, weddings and other events.   Links From the Show Valerie Jardin Photography Hit The Streets Podcast iTunes Link Street Photography: First Steps and Beyond by Valerie Jardin A Selection of Recent Street Photos by Valerie Click any image to open the gallery  

In this episode of the podcast Ashley and I discuss how you can find some resources to receive quality feedback about your street photographs. Street photography can be a pretty lonely artform, and if you do it alone and don’t seek constructive criticism from others, you’re less likely to improve your work. Fortunately there are many good forums in which to post your work for others to review and critique. But you won’t get help from others unless you participate and provide feedback on other photographers work. See the links below to visit the sites we discussed in the podcast. The September Issue of street photography magazine is now available and we spend a few minutes discussing some of the highlights of this month’s issue. In particular don’t miss my interview with documentary photographer Keith Danna Miller. He’s an American living in Mexico City who has a very interesting story to share. Links From the Show Keith Dannemiller Links Photosptiembre USA Lenscratch Mexico City Streets Blog Links for our Updates Send us your feedback and requests Robert Fisher’s Street Photography Series Ahsley’s Feedback Site Recommendations Grit and Grain Street Crit Street Snappers Street Critique Bob’s Feedback Site Recommendations Fred Miranda dot com City, Street & Architecture FujiX-Forum.com Critique Forum Fickr – Critique Group Flickr – Truly Constructive Criticism Group

In this episode of our podcast Ashley Hunsberger and I discuss some things you can do to help you feel more comfortable when photographing strangers on the street. This is the number one concern among street photographers. We also talk about a new workshop Harvey Stein has coming up in India, Len Speier’s gallery opening in Manhattan and Michael Ernest Sweet’s upcoming lecture at B&H Photo in New York about the making of a photography book. Our recommended photographer this week is Margarita Mavromichalis. It was my turn to pick so I was pleased to be able to talk about one of my very favorite street photographers in her very personal style. Here’s one of my favorite photos of hers:   Am I Dreaming by Margarita Mavromichalis   Stories Discussed Street Photography Magazine August Issue – Web Version Street Photography Magazine August Issue – iOS Version (click this in your iPhone or iPad) SPM Flickr Group Margarita Mavromichalis Lesvos Article in Street Photography Magazine – Web Version in Issue 32 Margarita Mavromichalis Lesvos Article in Street Photography Magazine – iOS Version in Issue 32 (click this in your iOS device) Interview with Margarita Mavromichalis – Issue 17 – Web Version Interview with Margarita Mavromichalis – Issue 17 – iOS Version Margarita Mavromichalis Website How to submit SPM Gallery photos through Flickr Harvey Stein Website Michael Ernest Sweet The Making of a Photography Book B&H Photo Event Space Seminars Brussels Street Photography Festival

Tomash with his Fuji XPro2 UPDATE: We just learned that there was an audio problem with the Tomash interview in the original version of the podcast. We were able to correct the problem and it now sounds very good. Many thanks to our listener Jan for pointing it out. Hey street shooters! We’ve got a brand new podcast ready for your listening pleasure. This time Ashley Hunsberger (editor of SPM) joins me to talk about the latest in street photography events and what’s going on with Street Photography Magazine. We also interviewed Tomash of the FujiLove Magazine, website and podcast – a really interesting guy. Listen in to hear about a special photowalk in Cleveland hosted by SPM, which was held during the Republican National Convention. You’ll also learn how you can get published in the magazine or have your work featured on our Instagram feed or blog. We’ll let you know about a few upcoming competitions, festivals and workshops and you’ll even get to know Nathan Goldenzweig – a street photographer you should definitely check out. Links From the Show FujiLove Website Tomash’s Personal Photography Website Street Photography Magazine Instagram Miami Street Photography Festival Nathan Goldenzweig EyeEM Awards Shortlist Urban 2016 Photo Awards Lens Culture Street Photography Awards Street Photography Magazine – Covering Life on the Streets of the Republican National Convention Street Photography Magazine – SPM Street Photo Gallery Street Photography Magazine – Tips for Creating Photo Project Articles  

Portland Oregon based photographer and journalist, Gina Williams, visited the London photo Expo in May and took some extra time to do some street shooting of her own in London and Paris. In the process Gina wrote an article about her experience which will appear in the June issue of street photography magazine. Gina took some time out of her busy schedule to talk to me about her experience at the show as well as her experience attending a street photo workshop with But to explain some more about her experience Gina spent some time with me discussing the Expo and her experience earlier this year while attending a street photography workshop in Paris with Valerie Jardin earlier this year. You can hear Gina’s interview on this edition of the Street Photography Magazine podcast. Don Mcullin at Photo London © 2016 Gina Williams   New Street Photography Gallery Featuring SPM Flickr Group Members This month we are starting a new monthly feature on our website called the SPM street photography gallery. Each month we will feature a number of images from members of our Flickr group that best represent a particular category of street photography. For example this month’s category is Lines. The first edition of SPM street photography gallery will be published next week, so keep an eye on the website. Join or visit the Street Photography Magazine Flickr group today. Republican National Convention Photo Walk On July 20 I will be hosting a street photography photo walk in Cleveland Ohio during the Republican national convention. Because this is the first time were doing this going to limit attendance to a maximum of five photographers. We will spend the day shooting on the streets around the city and convention venues. Afterwards we’ll get together to discuss our favorite photos some of which will be selected to be used in a photo story about our experience which will be published in the magazine. I expect that it’s going to be total chaos on the North Coast (that’s what we call the Cleveland area) that week so this one is not for the faint of heart. If you are interested send an email to me and include “Republican National Convention” in the subject line. Space is limited to the first five people to submit their request. Attendees will be contacted with the time and location. New Street Photography eBooks Valerie Jardin : Street Photography: First Steps and Beyond Daniel Hoffmann: Street Photography – A Day In New York

Harvey Stein has been shooting in the streets of New York for over 40 years. To borrow a quote from George Jones, Harvey was street photography when street photography wasn’t cool. In the process Harvey became an educator, curator and published author. In fact he’s published five books about street photography, including a trilogy about specific neighborhoods in New York. The first in the trilogy is Coney Island: 40 Years, 1970-2010 published in 2011, followed two years later by Harlem Street Portraits and rounded out this month by his latest book Briefly Seen which is an up close study of the busy and chaotic streets of New York’s business districts, Midtown and Downtown Manhattan. Harvey was kind enough to spend time with me to discuss his new book, the trilogy and everything else he’s up to (which is quite a lot) this year. We’ve also included a selection of photos from Briefly Seen which you can see in the gallery below. Click anywhere within the gallery block to view the images individually. A Selection of Images from Briefly Seen Click any image to open gallery. Show Notes and Links Harvey’s Website F-Stop Magazine Review of Briefly Seen New York Times article about Briefly Seen Brroklyn Museum of Art Coney Island Exhibit featuring Harvey’s work McNay Museum in San Antonio, Texas – the next stop for the Coney Island exhibit See Harvey’s photos at: Umbrella Arts June Bateman Fine Art

It was a real pleasure meet award winning photojournalist Lisa DeJong recently. She has been a local news photographer for the past 20 years has been on the staff at the Cleveland Plain Dealer for the last seven. Before that she worked for the Flint Journal in Flint, Michigan and the storied St. Petersburg Times. We’re very fortunate in the Cleveland market to have a staff of excellent photographers at our local newspaper. For years I’ve been following their work and in the process have learned so much about working with available light, composition and capturing the moment. As part of my daily ritual of catching up on the news I’ve admired Lisa’s work by seeing her publish one brilliant photograph after another. Yet she takes it in stride describing it as another day at work. Like most true professionals, she makes it look easy. It’s not. A local newspaper photographer has a very difficult job. They’re responsible for covering many stories every day. Not only do they have to deal with traffic, bad weather, uncooperative subjects and bad light, but they are under constant pressure to “get the shot” every time. They don’t have the luxury of coming back another day when the light is better…they have deadlines…every day. It doesn’t stop. But they’re artists too, and creativity on a time schedule, under pressure isn’t easy. Lisa is a perfect example of this. She tells us in order to be successful in her field you have to do the work every day with you feel like it or not. It’s important to be detached to become invisible and not be part of the story. To capture the story and not be part of it. Street photographers have much to learn from photojournalists. They work fast, in the moment, make the best use of available light and work in the moment. Many of Lisa’s photographs that we show in this article are not considered street photography. But we felt it was important to show the depth and breadth of Lisa’s work in the types of photographs she has to make every day. This is the first time that I had an opportunity to sit down with my interview subject face-to-face and have a real conversation. It was a true pleasure to meet one of my influences in person. I hope you enjoy it too. – Bob Patterson A Selection of Lisa’s Photos Beyond Rape: A survivor’s journey David Francis grew up in a violent home in crime-ridden Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, around the corner from this street scene. COURTESY THE PLAIN DEALER Phillip Francis weeps as he says that he doesn’t want to die in prison inside the sex offender jail in Massachusetts. He is the brother of David Francis. Date shot: Oct. 22, 2007. COURTESY THE PLAIN DEALER Pastor Anthony Singleton preaches at Emmanuel Christian Center in Cleveland, attended by Laura Wills, one of David Francis’ sisters. COURTESY THE PLAIN DEALER Page 1 of Beyond Rape: A Suvivor’s Journey – COURTESY THE PLAIN DEALER Pages 2-3 of Beyond Rape: A Survivor’s Journey – COURTESY THE PLAIN DEALER Page 16 of Beyond Rape: A Survivor’s Journey – COURTESY THE PLAIN DEALER To get the full impact of Lisa’s photos this story is best viewed on the original newsprint. Absent that the story can be read in it’s entirety on the Cleveland Plain Dealer website. Here’s a link to the article Feature Photos Stiltwalker Julia Pankhurst makes her way down Murray Hill Road, practicing her stilt walking. Pankhurst, who has walked on stilts for years, says that these particular stilts make her about ten feet tall. Pankhurst is seen often at local parades. COURTESY THE PLAIN DEALER Charris, left, and Boomer carry the front of their mother’s casket on nearly a mile journey through creeks and meadows on the way to Marilyn Myers’ final resting place. About 100 mourners formed a procession behind them singing songs from Carole King, James Taylor and Simon and Garfunkel. COURTESY ST. PETERSBURG TIMES “Obama! Obama! Obama!” shouts a star-struck Maria Alvares, 85, of Cleveland as she sees President Barack Obama for the very first first time as he walks on stage at Cleveland State University on Oct. 5, 2012. COURTESY THE PLAIN DEALER Zion Roberts, 10, of Flint, Michigan, gets a little help from a stool while practicing for the Junior Olympics at the Joe Byrd’s Boxing Academy on the north side of Flint, Michigan. COURTESY THE FLINT JOURNAL Family and friends gather hold a candle-light vigil where Latasha Jackson and her daughter Chaniya Wynn were murdered on E. 71Street near Union Avenue in Cleveland during a vigil. COURTESY THE PLAIN DEALER Mikaela Clark of Cleveland tests out her wings while inside her “Fire Bird Mystical Mirage” costume near the Cleveland Museum of Art just before she steps into the parade line-up for the twentieth annual Parade the Circle in University Circle. COURTESY THE PLAIN DEALER A secret service agent check

Glenn Capers is more than just an outstanding photographer, he’s a storyteller. Glenn has a personable way with his subjects that allows him to really get to know them and find out their story. Perhaps that is what makes his work special. Glenn is originally from New York, though he now calls Colorado home. In the past, Glenn was a professional photojournalist, cinema and landscape photographer, and he even took photographs for the Associated Press. Now, he spends much of his time traveling and teaching street photography and journalism around the world. Glenn believes that to be a good photographer, you need more than just the right techniques and a good camera. Instead, Glenn talks to his subjects. More importantly, he listens to them. He feels that when people are given the chance to tell their story, they validate their reason for living. For this noble reason, Glenn meets people, talks to them, visits their homes, and captures their moments. Connecting with people, and freezing those important moments in time to share a person’s story with the world is not just his goal, it’s his specialty. Glenn was kind enough to take some time to speak with us here at SPM. He shared some interesting experiences and stories, as well as some insight into his methods as a street photographer. Listen to our conversation with Glenn by clicking on the audio player at the top of the article A Selection of Glenn’s Photos Superman a Super Seamstress Healing Hanks Woman on a Pilgrimage Mango Blade Runner Why Men Like Women on Poles and Pink Cadillacs The Untaught Lessons of Life Workers of Bone Yard in Mumbai The Ritual Along the Palace Wall Immaculate Conception Encounters at the Sidewalk Cafe Don’t Miss Glenn’s Photo Projects A Day in the Life of Superman Holy Week Chronicale Healing Hands

Beginning this we are making some changes to how we distribute the Street Photography Magazine content. We have been publishing a monthly digital magazine through the Apple Newsstand and more recently directly though this website for almost two years. We have decided to stop the monthly paid publications and instead publish the content directly on our website. While it has been an excellent experience creating the publication, the time involved is a killer. We realized that we can just bring you the content directly through the website much easier. For our contributors they will benefit from having their work seen by a much larger audience. Ever since we started the regular featured photographer interviews, we have been asked to publish them as a podcast. Today I’m happy to announce that we are doing just that. We will be launching the new Street Photography Magazine Podcast this week. It will be free to all and available through iTunes and all popular podcast platforms. We’ll publish our iTunes link here as soon as it’s available. Single issues of past issues will continue to be available for purchase through the Apple Newsstand and on this website. The price will be reduced to $1.99. The price change on the Apple Newsstand may take a few days. We will continue to publish special editions through the Apple Newsstand featuring individual artists and narrow topics of interest to street photographers. For those who have purchased monthly subscriptions we will be stopping your recurring payments as soon as Apple processes our request to do so. You will continue to have access to the content you purchased.