Wedding photographer, Paul Reid, is based in Carlisle, Cumbria. His approach to shooting a wedding is all about taking naturally posed shots and reportage style photos of the event. Sound familiar? It’s definitely an approach bordering on street photography where most of the images are candid, relaxed and natural – and the results are beautiful. On this episode of SPM Podcast, Bob and Paul talked a bit about Paul’s work as a wedding photographer, but the star of this show is really the Leica Q2 Monocrom. Get ready to learn more about this lovely little camera and how seeing exclusively in black and white can affect your photographic vision. A Selection of Paul’s PhotosInterview LinksPaul’s websitePaul’s business FacebookPaul’s personal Facebook

Michael Rababy is a documentary/street photographer and filmmaker. Michael studied art history at the University of San Diego before spending some time in Paris. He draws inspiration from the work of Henri Toulouse-Lautrec and Henri Cartier-Bresson. Michael loves taking pictures of people, particularly when he can capture their emotion. In fact, Michael looks for emotion even if the scene in front of him is devoid of people. Most of all, Michael enjoys taking photos, something he hopes viewers can sense in when they look at his images. We spent most of our interview talking about the art of curation. Michael recognizes that many photographers struggle with curating their own work. Michael’s advice? Look at a lot of work from other photographers and force yourself to be critical about your own images. In addition to curating his own work, Michael curates for books and art shows. He shared how he makes decisions when choosing images for a project. Listen in to gain some insights on his process that you can apply to your own work.A Selection of Michael’s PhotosInterview LinksMichael’s websiteMichael’s InstagramCalifornia Love: a Visual Mixtape – ArcanaCalifornia Love: a Visual Mixtape – Hennessey IngalsMichael’s favorite films

Chris Suspect is fearless when it comes to street photography, which is why he gets so many extraordinary photos. On January 6th, Chris headed out to Capitol Hill and quickly found himself on the front lines of the insurrection. He faced agitated crowds, pepper spray, tear gas, flash bang grenades and more as he documented people facing off with the police and storming the capitol. Chris told us all about his experience, and even threw in a few practical tips for photographing protests and events that might get a little out of control. Chris also talked to Bob about his upcoming Day of the Dead workshop, which will take place October 29 – November 4 in San Miguel de Allende. Chris will teach students how to read a streat photography image and identify the elements you need to take a sucessful photo. No matter your skill level, you can expect to learn about juxtapositions, tricks of perspective, multiple points of interest, capturing raw emotion, layering, obscuring elements, geometric principles, shadow play, and harnessing the subliminal power of semiotics. Night shooting and flash photography will also be on the agenda. Best of all, Chris says San Miguel de Allende is one of the safest, easiest places to shoot, which means you can practice street shooting without the fear you might feel in your home city.Listen in to hear more about the insurrection and Chris’ workshop in this episode of the SPM Podcast. A Selection of Chris’ Insurrection PhotosInterview LinksChris’ WebsiteChris’ Day of the Dead WorkshopBeyond the Frame – Chris SuspectChris’ Exhibit at Bad Candy Gallery, Washington, DC November, 13 2021Book LinksGrim Street by Mark CohenLooking at Photographs: 100 Pictures from the Collection of The Museum of Modern Art by John Szarkowski

A 1975 photography exhibition, called “New Topographics,” was “new” in that the landscapes it offered up to viewers weren’t the picturesque natural scenes people had grown accustomed to. Instead, this exhibit was, in the words of San Francisco’s MOMA, all about “unromanticized views of stark industrial landscapes, suburban sprawl, and everyday scenes not usually given a second glance.” The original show featured big name photographers including Robert Adams, Lewis Baltz, Bernd and Hilla Becher, Joe Deal, Frank Gohlke, Nicholas Nixon, John Schott, Stephen Shore, and Henry Wessel. With that show a new genre was born, a first cousin of street photography. No people are present in these images but the images are still about people, documenting the effects and results that people have on their environment. Cynthia Gladis, a New Jersey based photographer, was our latest podcast guest and with the onset of the pandemic, she found herself outside, taking images of her home state in places that were no longer bustling with people. The result? Cynthia says, “Photographing my home state is a labor of love, and I do so with a quirky and ironic nod to the New Topographics photographers of the well-known 1975 exhibit that focused on our modern man-altered landscape.” During our conversation, she shared more about this project and a few others she’s been working on. We hope you enjoy this podcast, as well as this small selection of Cynthia’s photos. A Selection of Cynthia’s PhotosNew (Jersey) TopographicsNew (Jersey) TopographicsNew (Jersey) TopographicsNew (Jersey) TopographicsSand StoriesSand Stories720 South Carolina720 South CarolinaCynthia’s LinksWebsiteInstagramFacebookNew Topographics – A Man Altered Landscape

Mark Indig was motion picture executive for over 40 years with major studios like Disney, Miramax Universal and Dreamworks. During his career he worked on films like Body Heat, The Big Chill, Titanic, The Village, The Guardian and Tropic Thunder. Mark started in the biz as a location manager where he traveled the world to identify and document locations for new films. The skills and workflows he created to complete these assignments gave him the skillset to create long-form documentary photo projects like his study of he Ohio River titled Ohi:Yo’. This one thrilled me in particular because several stand-out photos were taken in my hometown of East Liverpool, Ohio. Mark also was the series winner of theLos Angeles Center of Photography 2021 Street Photography Around the World Contest. His winning photos were published in the May 2021 Issue of Street Photography Magazine. During our conversation we talked a lot about how he approaches a new project and gave me some tips for one I just started. I’m sure you will learn something valuable from him as well. So please have a listen to my conversation with Mark Indig.A selection of Mark’s photosClosed Sundays #42Westminster VermontPoint Pleasant West VirginiaWellsburg West VirginiaMark’s LinksMark’s WebsiteMark’s FacebookLos Angeles Center of Photography (LACP)

Martin Agius is a photojournalist and a street photographer who took an interest in film photography at a young age. In 2008, he took some courses with the local photographic societies in Malta and soon thereafter was appointed the Official Photographer of the Armed Forces of Malta. Nowadays, Martin is an avid street photographer who enjoys taking a creative approach to the streets. His work has been published internationally and featured in exhibits. In addition, Martin has judged street photography competitions and organizes workshops. Join our conversation with Martin to hear more about his photographic journey on this edition of SPM Podcast. A Selection of Martin’s ImagesMaltaMaltaTextured Street ProjectTextured Street ProjectStreet Double Exposure ProjectStreet Double Exposure ProjectMartin’s LinksWebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTube

When you think of Hawaii, you probably think of an island paradise filled with palm trees, sunshine and surfers. It’s certainly not the most urban backdrop for street photography, but that doesn’t stop HNL Street Collective from creating some glorious street shots. Their photos may look a little different from someone shooting NYC, but these guys know that at the core of street photography is the human element. So they go where the people are in Honolulu: Chinatown, strip malls, and mostly, the beach. Get ready to meet four of the Collective’s members and find out what it’s like doing street photography on Oahu’s south shore in Hawaii. A Selection of Photos by Members of HNL Street CollectivePhilippe GrossPhilippe GrossIan HuntIan HuntJames KnudsenJames KnudsenJames KnudsenInterview LinksHNL Street Collective WebsiteHNL Street Collective InstagramPacific New MediaPhilippe Gross’ WebsiteIan Hunt’s WebsiteJames Knudsen’s WebsiteJames Knudsen on Pacific New MediaJames Knudsen on Instagram

On this episode of the SPM podcast, Bob sat down with Tim Huynh, director of the film Fill the Frame, a new street photography documentary. Not only did Tim tell Bob about the making of the film, he also went into detail about another project he’s been working on called, Beyond the Frame, a stellar YouTube series that premieres today! It’s a mini-documentary series of sorts about individual street photographers and their work – one you don’t want to miss. Listen in to our conversation to hear more about Tim’s film, his current projects, and his passion for street photography. A Selection of Tim’s ImagesInterview LinksTim’s Street Photography FilmTim’s YouTube ChannelTim’s Instagram

Marc Gordon was trained at the International Center for Photography in New York City and studied street photography with Harvey Stein. His photography focuses on documentary style photography and unposed portraiture – two elements that can be clearly seen in his work from New York City’s Gay Pride Parade, an event that brims over with emotions and controversy. In this episode, Marc told me more about what it was like to capture the contrasts seen at that event and how he manages to get right in the middle of the action. Get to know more about this talented photographer and his projects by clicking on the audio player to listen in to our conversation.A Selection of Marc’s PhotosRead more about Marc’s experience documenting the Gay Pride Parade in the June issue of Street Photography Magazine.Interview LinksJack Simon Gus Powell

In the October 2020 issue of SPM, Gina Williams wrote this about Kevin Fletcher, “Essentially self-taught, he built and explored the magic of the darkroom, taught himself the Zone System, photographed and photographed, and eventually ended up attending graduate school at New York City’s School of Visual Arts.“Fletcher went on to embark on a successful career as a cinematographer. He now lives in Portland, Oregon. While telling stories through film projects as a Director of Photography in his professional life, Fletcher maintained his still photography as a private endeavor and passion, and until recently, he kept those images to himself.”Kevin joined us on the podcast to discuss what went into the making and release of the powerful photographic images in his book, Avenue of Roses. Kevin’s ImagesInterview LinksAvenue of Roses BookKevin’s website