The Dare Photography Podcast

Summary:In this episode of the Dare Photography Podcast, Gary Lashmar cuts straight through the romantic nonsense around “free support” and calls out a hard truth: people are more invested when they pay. Drawing on years of running Dare workshops and a large creative community, Gary explains why money sharpens attention, commitment, and willingness — and why so many photographers say they want growth but quietly avoid the discomfort it demands. This is a disruptive, no-bullshit look at why support only works when people are actually supportable.The episode also digs into what Dare really is — tough love, creative responsibility, and learning to drop borrowed reference points so originality has somewhere to come from. Gary talks workshops versus communities, why group work matters, why magic tricks don’t exist, and why being wrong is part of getting better. He also lifts the curtain on what’s coming next: the Dare Patreon, deeper post-production support, live shoots, Zoom sessions, and the launch of ModFace — a new chapter built on 17 years of professional work across street, portraiture, editorial, and brand photography. If this episode makes you uncomfortable, that’s the point. This podcast isn’t here to soothe you — it’s here to challenge you.THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITYTo gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage:https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebookWEBSITElashmarcreative.comINSTAGRAM• The Street ThiefInstagram• Dare (idaretoshoot)InstagramTHE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration)Inspiration ShotZINESThe Way of the Street PhotographerBooks & ZinesMusic by Max BiancoInstagramThank you for SUBSCRIBING.Lashmar (aka the Street Thief)x.

Summary:In this podcast we chat, as always, about photography, street and more and about my upcoming Patreon which will open the cave to all of my post production secrets and much more besides. We talk Ai and the authenticity statement put out by the head of Instagram, the secrets i'm going to let out the bag, why it's important to fire from your own canon and lots more. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITYTo gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage:https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebookWEBSITElashmarcreative.comINSTAGRAM• The Street ThiefInstagram• Dare (idaretoshoot)InstagramTHE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration)Inspiration ShotZINESThe Way of the Street PhotographerBooks & ZinesMusic by Max BiancoInstagramThank you for SUBSCRIBING.Lashmar (aka the Street Thief)x.

Summary:The older you get the more your dreams can start to fade … it’s time to bring a few of them back. Dare in 2026. Chatting all things resolutions, how to keep your word with them and answering a few of your questions. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITYTo gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage:https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebookWEBSITElashmarcreative.comINSTAGRAM• The Street ThiefInstagram• Dare (idaretoshoot)InstagramTHE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration)Inspiration ShotZINESThe Way of the Street PhotographerBooks & ZinesMusic by Max BiancoInstagramThank you for SUBSCRIBING.Lashmar (aka the Street Thief)x.

Katie Lashmar, a social media manager and community co-presenter, returns to explore intriguing topics around AI in photography and the hypothetical ban on street photography. She shares tips on curating submissions for Instagram and her favorite shooting locations like Whitechapel. The conversation dives into the importance of intentional shooting and adapting to new tools rather than resisting them. Katie and Gary also discuss how they’ve evolved their family photo habits and the excitement of underground photography communities.

In this latest Podcast Lashmar, aka The Street Thief, aka the smudge with a grudge, talks about how he is getting more impatient as he's getting older and how connecting with photography subjects whilst shooting street photography is never plain sailing. Plus christmas is coming so more photo books on the horizon. PODCAST SHOW NOTES🎙️ EP 72 - How to take great street portraitsSummary:In this video I talk about my approach to taking great street portraits, and the importance of not waiting around to feel ready or confident. We need to do what needs to be done anyway. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITYTo gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage:https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebookWEBSITElashmarcreative.comINSTAGRAM• The Street ThiefInstagram• Dare (idaretoshoot)InstagramTHE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration)Inspiration ShotZINESThe Way of the Street PhotographerBooks & ZinesMusic by Max BiancoInstagramThank you for SUBSCRIBING.Lashmar (aka the Street Thief)x.

Summary:In this video I talk about my approach to taking great street portraits, and the importance of not waiting around to feel ready or confident. We need to do what needs to be done anyway. I wrote a blog for this Podcast ... check it out: https://lashmarcreative.com/blog/how-to-approach-strangers-for-street-portraitsTHE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITYTo gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage:https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebookWEBSITElashmarcreative.comINSTAGRAM• The Street ThiefInstagram• Dare (idaretoshoot)InstagramTHE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration)Inspiration ShotZINESThe Way of the Street PhotographerBooks & ZinesMusic by Max BiancoInstagramThank you for SUBSCRIBING.Lashmar (aka the Street Thief)x.

This week’s episode is a bit of a firestarter. Gary’s back behind the mic after a few weeks away, talking about what really drives growth — not gear, not technique, but support and accountability.He breaks down why most photographers say they want creative freedom but rarely do what it takes to get there. Why discomfort isn’t the enemy — it’s the signal. And why the Dare Photography Community exists: to help photographers stop hiding behind comfort and finally take the kind of risks that change everything.You’ll hear about:Why overthinking is killing your creativity.How “creating energy” on the street transforms your photography.The difference between wanting it and doing what it takes.Why going it alone doesn’t work — and how support accelerates growth.What the new Dare Photography Facebook community is (and isn’t).How real feedback (not flattery) shapes stronger photographers.This isn’t another social media group — it’s a challenge. A space for honest feedback, fearless work, and genuine creative evolution.Join the Dare Photography Community on Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/darephotography/Watch the welcome video in the Featured tab before you dive in: https://youtu.be/eWrVGqD1rwQTHE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITYTo gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage:Community Page LinkWEBSITElashmarcreative.comINSTAGRAM• The Street ThiefInstagram• Dare (idaretoshoot)InstagramTHE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration)Inspiration ShotZINESThe Way of the Street PhotographerBooks & ZinesMusic by Max BiancoInstagramThank you for SUBSCRIBING.Lashmar (aka the Street Thief)x.

PODCAST SHOW NOTES🎙️ EP 71 - Dare Photography Community Changes / Guinness TV B&W + Photography People PleasersSummary:The Street Thief returns with a full on, if short, episode talking about the Dare Photography community moving to facebook. He also talks about his latest youtube videos and why the Guinness TV show should be in black and white. LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEOS (As discussed)The 7/38/55 Method for Street Photographershttps://youtu.be/qbwy_sDyqcEStreet Photography is full of sheep - Don’t be onehttps://youtu.be/qcsLOHVjeKAStreet Photography isn’t for people pleasershttps://youtu.be/RLCml0IZrgUYou’ll never shoot NYC like me. https://youtu.be/ffibAZ6_YTsTHE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITYTo gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage:Community Page LinkWEBSITElashmarcreative.comINSTAGRAM• The Street ThiefInstagram• Dare (idaretoshoot)InstagramTHE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration)Inspiration ShotZINESThe Way of the Street PhotographerBooks & ZinesMusic by Max BiancoInstagramThank you for SUBSCRIBING.Lashmar (aka the Street Thief)x.

Iris Loder is a Rotterdam-based street photographer known for her narrative-driven work and distinct 'feminine punk' style. She shares how photography became her lifeline and emphasizes its role in mental health and creativity. The conversation touches on overcoming creative blocks, the challenges of street portraiture, and the unique perspective of women in photography. Iris also reveals her upcoming goals of focusing on spontaneous portraits and bridal shoots, blending urban grit with personal storytelling.

Summary:The Street Thief returns with a full-frame confession: making a photo zine is beautiful chaos. In this episode Gary Lashmar dives into the year-long brawl behind his new zine Smudge—a second-album project haunted by creative procrastination, deadline dodging, and that inner critic that whispers “not good enough.”Gary unpacks the late-night edits, the false starts, and the punk realisation that a photo zine only comes alive when you stop waiting for perfect light and hit print. He riffs on how community keeps you accountable, why fear hides inside “productive stalling,” and how finishing matters more than flawless execution.Whether you’re dreaming up your first photo zine or battling your own creative delays, this episode is your gritty push to finish what you started.THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITYTo gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage:Community Page LinkWEBSITElashmarcreative.comINSTAGRAM• The Street ThiefInstagram• Dare (idaretoshoot)InstagramTHE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration)Inspiration ShotZINESThe Way of the Street PhotographerBooks & ZinesMusic by Max BiancoInstagramThank you for SUBSCRIBING.Lashmar (aka the Street Thief)x.