Street Photography Magazine Jason Rice and the Art of Patient Observation
Nov 21, 2025
This week features Jason Rice, a street photographer and publishing expert, known for his photo book *Overseas*. He shares insights from his upbringing in an art-focused home and the transformative experience at RISD. Jason discusses the influence of mentors on his composition techniques and reveals the journey of turning his archived Rome negatives into a book during the pandemic. He reflects on capturing candid portraits of authors and the importance of personal struggles in his work, emphasizing the role of daily practice in shaping his artistic vision.
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Use Personal Networks To Place Books
- Leverage your real-life relationships when launching a photo book and ask local bookstores personally to carry it.
- Offer stores consignment or direct sales and follow up with people who already know and trust you.
Rome Portfolio Forgotten For 25 Years
- Jason Rice spent six weeks photographing Rome as a RISD winter session student and shot prolifically every day.
- He stored the negatives for 25 years and only revisited them during the pandemic, leading to his book Overseas.
Old Work Reveals Your Visual DNA
- Revisiting old work revealed compositional choices and formative habits Rice hadn't noticed at the time.
- That perspective helped him see continuity between his early Rome work and later street photography.
