Street Shots Photography Podcast

Well, the time has come to say adios to Tom as a regular host on Street Shots. In this episode, Antonio and Tom talk about what it's been like to have created such a fun team with Switch to Manual and this podcast. Not a whole lot of practical photography tips spoken about but more about what it's been like for the two of them to have worked together to create STM and what the future will be like with just Antonio hosting the podcast. So grab your favorite beverage and chill with the STM guys on this bittersweet episode. Oh, and it's not all bad news. :)  

This week, Antonio scours the photography news site called PetaPixel and adds his two cents about some the recent stories published there.    Show Links: 500px gets acquired Odd pricing at 500px Lensbaby Burnside Lens New Fuji X-H1 Canon’s AI Flash Lightroom Update Stupid Photography Terms The B-Word Peter Lik “Faked” Moon Image NYC Street Coincidences

In this episode, Antonio is joined by his friend and co-worker Reed Means to discuss the technical and emotional impact of adjusting colors in both film/video and still photography. Tapping into Reed’s extensive experience as a film/video colorist, they talk about how color editing (also called color “grading”) affects our feelings about a visual scene and the information conveyed to a viewer. Color editing in film and still photography share a lot of similar ideas and Antonio and Reed discuss those commonalities and how they can be used to help an artist express themself.   Show Links:   Palm Tree Shoe Productions Reed’s color grading sample video Color Grading Central Alexis Van Hurkman Film LUTs Color Harmony DaVinci Resolve Software Behind the scenes of the Hobbit The Psychology of Color

In this episode, Antonio ponders other podcasts (and shoutouts), new lenses, and image processing. Also, he starts to pave the way for a future episode where he'll discuss the films and TV shows that shape his visual DNA. All this from a late night recording from the STM studios.    Links: ShutterTime with Sid and Mac Let's Talk Photography  

In this episode, Antonio follows up on his newest birthday toy, the Polaroid OneStep2. A recent trip with the instant camera changed the way to have fun with a camera, or maybe he rediscovered how to have fun. Also, he discusses a new and perhaps disturbing trend in automated photo editing and processing: machines that learn what a "good" photograph is and tell you how to fix your flawed images. Something to fear or embrace? Antonio is sure to share his opinion about that. The machinations of the algorithm. Show Links: Petapixel: Google’s New AI Can Score Photos on Technical and Aesthetic Quality Google Nima: Neural Image Assessment PhotoLemur  

In this episode, Antonio shares his latest experience with printing and hanging a show of his street photography at a Brooklyn brewery/gallery. Some tips and lessons learned. Also, after receiving a Polaroid OneStep camera for his birthday, Antonio chats about his new, or we should say renewed, foray into the world of instant photography.    Show Links:   Island to Island Brewery Digital Soup Podcast ShutterTime with Sid & Mac Polaroid Originals  

It's October and that means Antonio is walking the floor of the PDN Photoplus Expo again. On this episode, Antonio chats with a few of the vendors at the show and a photographer who shares his opinion about cameras as status symbols. Tune in and take a virtual tour of the Expo with one of the STM guys.   Show Links: Ken Shung Photographer Polaroid Pop Polaroid Originals Lomography & Lomo'Instant Square Macphun/Skylum Software My Case Builder

In this episode, Antonio is joined by longtime STM friend, Mac Sokulski of the Shuttertime with Sid and Mac podcast. First we get an update about Mac's foray into shooting film for an entire year. Also, Mac and Antonio discuss several Kickstarter projects featuring unique takes on digital cameras. Finally, they chat about whether or not picture taking can be considered a form of therapy. Can you tame some of your inner struggles by just going on a photo walk or testing a new camera? Hear how Antonio and Mac find some inner peace when taking out their gear and taking some pictures.   Show Links: MiKSMedia Photography Shuttertime with Sid and Mac Let's Talk Photography Podcast The Lomo'Instant Square Camera Jollylook - The First Cardboard Vintage Instant Camera! I'm Back - Digital back attachment for analog cameras Yashica digiFilm Camera Miroslav Tichý           

Episode 61 and Antonio is on his own again. This show he speaks about Pete Turner, a commercial and fine art photographer who recenty passed away and had a big influence on Antonio's color work. Also, Antonio talks a bit about his street photography class and asks the Street Shots audience for some help. Finally, next week is the Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk and Antonio talks about leading a walk in Green-Wood Cemetery.   Links: Pete Turner Worldwide Photo Walk

The Switch to Manual guys celebrate their 60th episode; their "Diamond Episode." Antonio and Tom chat about all sorts of stuff: how Switch to Manual started, how the podcast began, what it really means to shoot in manual, some awesome photo book Tom found, and previews of what's to come on the podcast. So grab your favorite beverage and join the STM guys for a great chat between good friends.