Street Shots Photography Podcast Life in the Flash Lane
Aug 15, 2025
Join a journey to a Nebraska county fair, where new perspectives unfold through a Fuji X-Pro3 and a 16mm lens. The hosts dive into the evolution of flash photography, tracing its history from magnesium powder to modern strobes. They reflect on the hesitance of using flash in public, debating the balance between invasion and expression. Learn about iconic photographers who harnessed flash, including O. Winston Link and Philippe Halsman, while exploring creative exercises for future experimentation. Adventures in photography await!
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Use Simple Sites To Update More Often
- Antonio switched his website to Squarespace to simplify updates and encourage more frequent posting.
- He advises using simpler platforms when you want to prioritize updating photos over managing site complexity.
Small-Town Fair As A Creative Test
- Antonio describes visiting the Cass County Fair and feeling overwhelmed while exploring how his work might change after moving to Nebraska.
- He shot with a Fuji X-Pro3 and a 16mm to experiment with perspective and mood instead of straightforward documentation.
Bought Flashes, Hesitated To Use Them
- Both hosts bought compact Godox IT30 Pro flashes but admitted they 'chickened out' and didn't use them on the street.
- They see creative potential but feel hesitant about being invasive with on-camera flash in public.
