Street Photography Magazine

10th Anniversary Episode

Nov 2, 2024

In a heartfelt conversation, the late Glenn Capers, a renowned photographer and storytelling teacher, shares his unique approach to street photography. He delves into how meaningful connections with subjects enrich the art, emphasizing that listening is just as critical as photographing. Glenn reflects on the journey of creating a street photography book, balancing personal anecdotes with the evolution of visual storytelling. He urges photographers to engage authentically with their subjects, capturing life's essence through cultural understanding and personal narratives.

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Glenn Capers

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Quick takeaways

The podcast commemorates its ten-year journey in the photography community while reflecting on the enduring legacy of photographer Glenn Capers.

A new book project titled 'Where the Streets Lead' aims to celebrate street photography through diverse contributions and emphasizes printed photography's significance.

The team is navigating a steep learning curve in publishing, focusing on sequencing and refining submissions to create a visually appealing collection.

Deep dives

Book Project Announcement and Theme

A new book project titled 'Where the Streets Lead' is being developed, focusing on street photography captured in participants' favorite locations. Contributors will submit photographs along with explanations of their chosen locations. The goal is to create a printed collection that celebrates diverse perspectives on street photography, emphasizing the importance of viewing photographs in print rather than solely online. This project has been in the works since late 2023 and has seen significant interest, with nearly 2,000 photographs submitted for consideration.

Intro

2min

Behind the Creation of 'Where the Streets Lead'

2min

From Pages to Pictures: A Journey in Photography

26min

Mastering the Lens: The Art of Street Photography

18min

The Art of Authentic Street Photography

23min

Reinventing Life: The Journey of a Community Icon

2min

Connecting Through Culture and Photography

7min

Capturing Life's Stories

8min

Editor’s note: Today’s episode is a reply of our very first podcast episode with guest Glenn Capers published in November 2014. To this day, Glenn is one of our all-time favorite photographers as is this conversation. Sadly, Glenn passed away three years later. He was a brilliant photographer, inspirational teacher and an all around super cool guy. Don’t miss our conversation.

Glenn Capers was more than just an outstanding photographer; he was a storyteller. Glenn had a personable way with his subjects that allowed him to really get to know them and find out their story. Perhaps that is what made his work special.

Glenn was originally from New York, though he later called Colorado home. In his career, Glenn was a professional photojournalist, cinema and landscape photographer, and he even took photographs for the Associated Press. He spent much of his time traveling and teaching street photography and journalism around the world.

Glenn believed that to be a good photographer, you needed more than just the right techniques and a good camera. Instead, Glenn talked to his subjects. More importantly, he listened to them. He felt that when people were given the chance to tell their story, they validated their reason for living. For this noble reason, Glenn met people, talked to them, visited their homes, and captured their moments. Connecting with people, and freezing those important moments in time to share a person’s story with the world was not just his goal, it was his specialty.

In our inaugural episode nearly 10 years ago Glenn shared some interesting experiences and stories, as well as some insight into his methods as a street photographer.