In this episode, UK-based photographer, Bob Patefield, shares his lifelong passion for street photography, from his early fascination with cameras to encounters and collaborations. He tells us about his experience of being unjustly stopped by police while documenting an incident during Christmas near a British National Party event, which led to an …

In today’s episode, Dallas-based fundraiser and street photographer Penny James shared the story of her creative evolution since she first picked up a camera in 2016. With a passion for capturing the spontaneous ballet of urban life, she has become a unique voice in the world of street photography. Her photographic journey began with a personal con…

In Street Photography Magazine, we publish many personal projects and discuss them with photographers on the podcast. In this episode, I had an opportunity to speak with street photographer Valérie and writer (and photographer) Gina Williams about their collaboration on one of the most creative projects I’ve seen in a long time. Gina, a very talent…

Gerald Marie-Nelly, affectionately known as Mister Geez, is the featured photographer in the March 2024 issue of Street Photography Magazine. During our conversation in this episode he invites us into his world of visual storytelling. Mister Geez’s photographic journey is a combination of personal growth and artistic discovery. His transition from …

In this episode we explore the world of Marco Campi where the rigid structure of mathematics and the expressive power of photography combine to tell stories of human experiences and the perils of climate change. If you’ve ever wondered how the precision of numbers and the creativity of visual arts could intertwine, then have a listen to my intervie…

In this episode of the Street Photography Magazine podcast, photographer the featured photographer in the February 2024 issue of Street Photography Magazine, discussed his 30-year exploration of street photography shooting on Mass Avenue in Boston and his shift from traditional photography to using a mobile phone. He emphasized the importance of fe…

Show Notes: Episode 170 – “The Dublin Street Photography Festival Journey” Today, we have the founders of the Dublin Street Photography Festival, Paul Murray and Des Byrne, who are here to share their journey and insights into how their local street photography group has evolved into an international festival. Main Themes: Establishing the Festival…

Photos by Fan Ho Welcome to a special episode of the Street Photography Magazine podcast! We’re thrilled to share an exciting announcement that’s been in the works and is now ready to be unveiled to members of our community of passionate street photographers. Extending to The Print World with a Photo Book About Your Favorite Street Photography Plac…

Show Notes: Episode #168 In today’s episode, we delve into the serene and contemplative world of fine art street photographer and architect Cyrille Druart who is the featured photographer in the January 2023 issue of Street Photography Magazine. Street Photography Magazine subscribers can read Cyrille’s story and view his photographs in our feature…

In this episode, the spotlight shines on Mark Schumann, a retired photographer whose journey behind the lens has been as varied as it has been profound. From the awe-inspiring wilderness of Alaska to the gritty streets where the homeless crisis unfolds, Schumann’s camera has captured narratives that beg for attention. Mark’s story begins in ninth g…

Sureita Hockley, is the featured photographer in the December 2023 issue of Street Photography Magazine. She is a passionate street portrait photographer based in Wales, who has been capturing the world and its inhabitants for over a decade. With a background in dance, sales, and finance, Sureita found her true calling in photography in 2009. Her j…

If you’ve ever been captivated by a photograph, chances are been it was due to the composition. That’s why we invited Paul Fremes to join us today. He has a keen eye for balance and an easy to understand way to explain his composition concept to anyone. Paul’s journey into the world of photography began like many others. He stumbled upon a book of …

In today’s conversation, I’m joined by the Justin Ide, Street Photography Magazine’s featured photographer for the November 2023 issue. His feature story with a samples from a recent project will go live Sunday, November 5 at 10:00 AM EST in the magazine. With an impressive career as a photojournalist, Justin has captured powerful moments and share…

Fred Ranger, from Montreal, is not only a visual storytelling expert but also a YouTuber and gear junkie. We had previously talked about visual storytelling, but this time, we decided to dive into how and why he created his first zine. Fred’s zine, titled “Humans After All,” is a collection of moments that celebrate the beauty of everyday life. Fre…

In this episode, Karen Commings joins us to talk about her approach to street photography, and how it all began. You might remember Karen from earlier this month – she’s our featured photographer in the October issue. Karen has been shooting the streets in earnest for about 10 years now, and one of the things we noticed about her work right away is…

Photo by Larry Racioppo John Rossi, a retired school teacher from the New York City school system, has a deep passion for capturing moments through his lens. Although he currently lives on Staten Island, his heart remains in his native Brooklyn. Larry Racioppio, a fellow photographer, friend of John’s and contributor to Street Photography Magazine,…

In this episode, Sam Huggin, a production assistant in Richmond, Virginia, discusses the importance of film and photography in storytelling. Sam shared how framing shots can convey a message that relates to a larger narrative. He spoke about how, for him, photography captures the beauty and complexity of the world, and resonates with people through…

This is a special Street Photography Magazine Podcast Short episode about the upcoming PhotoNOLA Festival in New Orleans. Joining the podcast are Lisa Cates and Doug Miller of the New Orleans Photo Alliance to share more about the events, review and display opportunities at this year’s festival PhotoNOLA is an annual celebration of photography in N…

Joe Jasper is a passionate street photographer who resides in Washington DC. In addition to photography, he also works as an Events and Experience Producer for a DC-based company and has in the past worked as a Videographer and a Photography Instructor in the Washington area. Joe’s photography revolves around his ability to capture moments, be it t…

Richard Morgan is a professional photographer and photography education from London. He recently authored a powerful article in June 2023 issue of Street Photography Magazine titled The Poetry of Everyday Life in Wartime Ukraine about how life goes on amid the relentless Russian attacks on their country. His passion for street photography started w…

Portrait Photo by Joshua McLaughlin Growing up in Gary Indiana, Bob Soltys discovered his love for photography while shelving books in his local library. It was then he encountered The Eye of Eisensteadt which left an indelible impact on him. From photographing Bobby Kennedy’s rally with his humble Instamatic camera to investing his earnings in a 3…

Editor’s Note: The woman in the photo above next to Larry is Melissa, his cousin Camille’s daughter. They are at a 2018 book signing fo his book “BROOKLYN BEFORE.” Melissa’s 1983 First Communion Photo is in the book and on the wall behind them. It’s another example of his family work coming full circle. Larry Racioppo is a New York photographer who…

Kenneth Wajda is a professional photographer and avid street photographer from Colorado. He has a unique approach to photography and a real passion for capturing those special moments that happen in our everyday lives. According to him, photography is a way to capture life as it is and to showcase the essence of people and places in their natural s…

Mark Gilvey is an artist and photographer in Northern Virginia near Washington, DC. He began his career documenting endurance sports car racing. He later became interested in multi-image production, designing art for panoramic presentations using multiple slide projectors. As technology evolved, Mark taught himself digital design and went on to wor…

Meryl’s portrait by Laura June Kirsch One of the first lessons I learned from Meryl Meisler when we first met at the Miami Street Photography Festival a few years ago is “if you don’t promote your own work…nobody will.” That’s why I asked her to join us on the podcast this week…to explain how she promotes her own work and share tips on how we can d…

Paul Reid is a professional photographer from Carlisle in the north of England. For many years he specialized in wedding photography using only small cameras with prime lenses to capture fleeting moments that tell the story of the day’s events. This made it an easy transition when he became serious about street photography. Because of his preferenc…