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Pia is a biologist, photographer and author. Originally from Milan of Italian and German nationality, with a PhD in ecology, she lived for years in the Amazon rainforest for her work as tropical ecologist on international projects. Pia has also lived in Italy, Germany, Venezuela, Brazil, and South Africa. Now she calls France home. She was admitted to the German Society for Photography (DGPh) in 2020. And is a member of the German Association of Journalists (DFJV), OpticNerve Collective (International) and Collectif Photon. If that’s not enough, she is the secretary of the Antibes Photo Club, France and a juror of the Fédération Française de Photographie and the Heidelberger Sommerschule der Photographie. Pia has carried a camera with her since the day her father gave her a Minolta at the age 9. She used the analog camera for scientific documentation. After landscape and macro, Pia was drawn to street and conceptual photography 2016. She keep post-production at a minimum and composes photos in camera. She shoots with the Leica Q2, Ricoh GRiii, Fuji X100F and Olympus OM5 M2. Pia is the author of numerous scientific biological studies and books on photography soft skills. Because she travel extensively, she photographs in many countries during her free time. Pia also holds street photography workshops and webinars. As someone who cares deeply about the state of our environment, she participates participates in round tables and debates about how to use art for a better world. A Selection of Pia’s Street Photos Links from the Show Pia’s websiteInstagramFacebook#womenartists projectPia’s SPM article about women street photographersSPM feature interview with Pia – February 2021Optic Nerve Street Photography CollectivePia’s scientific background

Carey Winfrey started taking pictures when he was about 10 years old and never stopped. Eventually, he became a journalist, a career that lasted for 45 years. Carey worked for Time Magazine and the New York Times, and even produced a couple of TV shows including “Behind the Lines” and “Assignment America.” During his time working on “Assignment America,” Carey even met and interviewed Henri Cartier-Bresson. Let’s just say it was an interesting experience that involved Carey getting yelled at for touching Cartier-Bresson’s camera. They may not have become fast friends, but Carey says his admiration for Cartier-Bresson’s work never wavered. Carey also learned an important lesson from the experience. When reviewing Cartier-Bresson’s contact sheets for the project, he had a revelation. Carey noted that Cartier-Bresson’s collection of New Jersey images looked much like his own, or those of this friends. His conclusion? The secret to capturing the “decisive moment” is that you have to shoot a lot of photos and throw out all the “indecisive moments.” But you’ll hear the full story in our interview; there’s much more to it than just this. Carey also noted that if you love the sound of the camera clicking, you’ll always find something to shoot. There’s always something to shoot. In a similar vein, he says equipment is so much less important than just having a camera with you. To quote one of his personal heros, “The camera doesn’t make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But you have to see.” – Ernst Haas Join Bob and Carey as they explore these subjects and many more on the Street Photography Magazine Podcast. A Selection of Carey’s Street Photos Links from the Show Carey on 500pxFine Art Print: “Brief Encounter”Amazon BooksCarey’s FacebookStreet Photography Community (SPM Facebook Group)

This is a special episode of the podcast to answer some of your questions and introduce you to our new publishing platform. Here are the highlights: How can I publish my work in Street Photography Magazine? We accept two types of submissions to consider for publication. Single images to be considered for our monthly Street Shooters of the Month section can be submitted the Single Image Submission form on our website. No login necessary. Image size no larger than 2,000 px on the long side at 72dpi. Maximum 2 submissions per month.Articles, photo stories and projects should be submitted using the Project / Article Submission form.Submission must include approximately 1200 words of text.Image size no larger than 2,000 px on the long side at 72dpi. Submit no more than 10 images per article. Please don’t send us an email with a link to your website asking us to look at your work. As much as we like to look at photography, we’re so busy reviewing submissions that we’re unlikely to do it. The best way to get our attention is to submit your work. New publishing schedule and articles by email Beginning with the July 2022 issue, new articles will be published every Sunday and Wednesday throughout the month. Paid subscribers will receive an email version of each article as they are published.Currently video interviews (usually in the Featured Photographer article) will not play inside email versions of each article. So the article will include a link to the website to watch the video.Subscribers who prefer not to receive the regular article emails can opt out by clicking the “Update Your Preferences” link at the bottom of each email. You have the option to receive either a monthly summary instead or no message at all.Beginning July 1 our homepage will display a list of latest articles.Full issues will be available on the Issues tab in the top menu as usual. Newsletter coming in July 2022 Beginning in July 2022 we will begin publishing an email newsletter every other Friday which will also be available on our website. Initially it will be sent to all subscribers and those who opted into other email lists on our website. You can use the “Update Your Preferences” link at the bottom or each email to remove yourself from the Newsletter list. Do you offer a printed edition of Street Photography Magazine? Currently Street Photography Magazine is a digital only publication. However we plan to offer a series of limited quarterly print versions for sale later this year.

Mark Seymour is an amazing wedding photographer who had an interesting journey into street photography. (No spoiler alerts here. You’ll have to listen in to hear the story. ) Now, he also guides intimate street photography workshops around the world with Shoot the Street. His own street photography is stunning as you can see in the gallery below. We talked about a number of subjects during our conversation, including Mark’s saying: “Show me the nose.” What street photography needs, in a word, is faces. Instead of taking uninteresting photos of people’s backs, Mark talked about why faces make for a much stronger image and how to achieve that kind of shot. We also talked about how to be aware of your backdrop as you take street photos. Mark argues that the background is something that can make or break a photo. Instead of focusing solely on the decisive moment or people interacting (both of which are still important), as street photographers we should keep an eye on the background too if we want to make strong images. There is so much to be learned from Mark. Tune in to this audio interview to learn from a seasoned teacher of the street photography genre. A selection of Mark’s street photos Links from the show Shoot the Street WebsiteShoot the Street YouTube ChannelMark’s Facebook Group

When Thomas Hackenberg heads out to do street photography, he’s a lone wolf and he’s fast. Armed with his Sony A7 and only a 35mm lens, he keeps things simple and unobtrusive. With this approach Thomas captures humorous street photos with quirky details and a real storytelling component. But there’s so much more to it than just gear and speed. During our conversation, Thomas and I discussed the fact that there are a lot of cliché street photos out there. You know the kind – the ones filled with graphics, shadows, and silhouettes. Thomas believes that while everyone has their own taste, street photography should be much more personal than that. Instead of making images that are easily interchangeable or easy to replicate, he argues that street photographers should create images that are about people and the fleeting moments that happen on the street. He says that the key to making that kind of very personal image is to use your heart, your empathy, your emotions. We also talked about a concept Thomas discussed in an article for the June issue of Street Photography Magazine called “Searching for My Very Own Rue Mouffetard” – the quest to make one iconic image as a street photographer. Thomas has been practicing street photography for years and he gets much of his inspiration from a beautiful collection of photo books he has. A few of his favorites include: Personal Exposures – Elliott ErwittWild Flowers – Joel MeyerowitzPerfect Strangers – Melissa O’ShaughnessyWinogrand 1964 – Garry Winogrand All That Life Can Afford – Matt StuartStags, Hens & Bunnies – Dougie WallaceCardiff After Dark – Maciej Dakowicz Truly, there’s so much to this interview, I know you’re going to enjoy it. Learn about a German saying that translates (roughly) to “don’t give into your weaker self” and how it relates to street photography, what it means to have good street photography ethics, how to develop your personal street photography style, and more. Give it a listen and enjoy this small selection of some of Thomas’ photos. A Selection of Thomas’ Photos Thomas Hackenberg Interview Links WebsiteInstagram

I first met Dan Ginn about seven years ago when Ashley Riffo and I interviewed him for this podcast. At the time he was a young guy about to leave on a big adventure with his girlfriend to travel through the Americas learning the culture and making photographs along the way. Less than a year later Dan returned to his home in the UK full of stories, a computer full of photos and without his girlfriend. After getting his bearings Dan struck out again only to return home for short visits. He took charge of his life and began to live it on his own terms. I followed Dan’s travels over the years through his blog and Facebook and became impressed that he kept at it. Most people who strike out on great adventures like his often return after a few months. But Dan made it a way of life that evolved into a career as a mobile writer, photographer and podcaster. Dan’s nomadic lifestyle is not for everyone and not nearly as glamorous as those of us at home would think. It’s not the romanticized “Laptop Lifestyle” that many Internet influencers would have you believe. Constant travel is hard, lonely, inconvenient, frustrating and sometimes scary. But it also adds a rich texture to life that is difficult to explain. His experience as a professional traveler has enabled him to make a living as writer and podcaster. Dan is the Arts and Culture Editor at The Phoblographer and hosts their podcast Inside the Photographer’s Mind. Along the way he creates original content about a subject he loves, makes the photographs that are meaningful to him in a turbulent, unpredictable and sometimes dangerous world. Check it out. A selection of Dan’s images Dan’s links WebsiteInstagramTwitterThe PhoblographerInside the Photographers Mind Podcast

Virginia Hines is a regular contributor to Street Photography Magazine, a prolific writer, talented street photographer and all around gifted storyteller. She has published several instructional articles and projects in the magazine and was the Featured Photographer in the April 2021 issue. As a photographer I have personally benefited from her articles about using a 21mm lens on the street and creating a personal DIY photography workshop to up your game. She also has guts. Enough to apply to and be accepted into the Chico Hot Springs Portfolio Review, one of the most prestigious photo reviews of the year. The seven-day retreat is focused on the Photobook. Participation in the week-long program, sponsored by The Charcoal Book Club, is highly competitive with only seventy-four photographers selected each year. Attendees receive ten portfolio reviews by speakers and reviewers and take part in artist lectures, panel discussions, peer reviews, and additional evening programming during the event. from a variety of photographers, publishers and curators giving them a wide range of perspectives to consider when submitting their work for publication or exhibition. To gain entry to the program Virginia submitted a project she began during the pandemic shot at Alcatraz in the San Francisco Bay. In fact it was published an early version of the project in the January 2021 issue of Street Photography Magazine. Virginia says “For me, street photography is a window into our shared humanity, an inclusive way of breaking through the existential shell and forging connections with the rest of the world. Without the human element, a street photo – excellent though it may be – is challenged to achieve that goal.” A selection of street photos Virginia made in Montana during the Chico Review Links from the show Virginia’s WebsiteStreet Photography Magazine articles by and about Virginia HinesThe Chico ReviewCharcoal Book Club In today’s conversation Virginia discusses her experience of applying for a competitive spot in the The Chico Review and what she learned from the feedback she received from so many experienced professionals.

Jason Rice is a representative for a book wholesaler which brings him to New York City on a regular basis. Like any avid street photographer he uses the opportunity to walk the streets in search of images that reflect his personal story. As the son of a professional photographer Jason was influenced not only by his own father but family friend, Aaron Siskind. It is no surprise that he chose to attend the influential Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) where he studied under Harry Callahan. Early in his photography life Jason was inspired by Garry Winnogrand. So he set out do create work just like Garry’s. Over time, as Jason’s work evolved, he realized that he had to be true to his own vision and took his personal work totally different direction. Jason’s street style is unique for which he makes no apologies. In addition he is a prolific writer with a talent to express his feelings both photos and words. Jason has something to say and I encourage you to read his article Between Seconds in the April 2022 issue of Street Photography Magazine. In person Jason is articulate, funny and an engaging raconteur. Give it a listen, read the article to see more of his work and see for yourself. A selection of Jasons’ street photos Links form the show Jason’s WebsiteInstagramBetween the Seconds

Fred Ranger is a Montreal based photographer, YouTuber and podcaster, in short…a visual storyteller. He travels frequently for his job so he uses that experience not only to capture and document his experiences, but shares those stories via his YouTube channel, podcast and zines. In today’s episode Fred talks about the art of visual storytelling and shares advice that can help all of us. One thing that hit home for me is his advice to ask your self “Why” when beginning a project. And once you answer the first “why” peel back another layer by asking again. Rinse and repeat. It’s eyeopening. So, have a listen to my conversation with Fred Ranger. Why? Because you’ll find a gem or two in there as well. Links from the show Fred’s WebsiteFred’s YouTube ChannelFred’s InstagramFred’s Twitter A selection for Fred’s street and documentary photos

Aaron Cabitto, a security engineer from Fredericksburg Virginia has been an avid photographer for over 20 years. Although he likes the quality of his Fuji lenses he missed the unique character of the older lenses he used in his film days. He says that sometimes new lenses are almost too perfect…too sterile for his taste He says the capturing the moment is more important than making everything tack sharp. So Aaron began to acquire a collection of vintage lenses from several different brands like Voigtlander, Nikkor, Pentax and more. He adapts them to his Fuji X-Pro3 with inexpensive adaptors from TTartisan and K&F. Of course these lenses are all manual focus which Aaron says challenges him to slow down and be more intentional when he shoots. Have a listen to the podcast to hear more about Arron’s adventure with vintage lenses on the street. A selection of Aaron’s street photos Lens: TTartisan 35mm f1.4 Lens: Olympus Zukio 135mm f3.5 Lens: Olympus Zukio 135mm f3.5 Lens: TTartisan 50mm f1.2 Lens: TTartisan 35mm f1.4 Lens: Nikkor AIS 105mm f2.5 Lens: Ttartisan 35mm f1.4 Lens: Voigtlander Nokoton Classic 40mm f1.4 VM Links from the show Aaron’s InstagramFredricksburg Street Photography Collective