Street Life

Send us a textMatt Stuart is UK-based photographer.Matt's books include "All That Life Can Afford' and 'Think Like a Street Photographer'.Stuart is a member of the UP street photography collective and was a nominee member of Magnum Photos.In this episode Matt discusses, among other things:Coming to Australia to judge the Aussie Street competitionMeeting Trent Parke and Narelle Autio in AdelaideThe likelihood of taking a good photo during a workshopHow often he takes a good photographerHis new street photography book ‘Reclaim the Street’The photographers in Reclaim the StreetHis next photography project How taking a wrong turn turned into photography goldWho his early mentor wereHis submission to Magnum Follow Matt:Instagram WebsiteFollow us on Instagram and leave us a review!

Send us a textOn today's episode, John and Mark debate the relevance of street photography competitions and ask whether they are a waste of time entering. Follow us on Instagram and leave us a review!

Send us a textIn this episode, John and Mark speak with fine art street photographer Mark Fearnley, who is based in London.Mark’s experimental photography draws heavily on negative space, shadows, strong lines and silhouettes and always includes a human element. His passion for photography has led him down the teaching path, and currently runs workshops in the UK,  Europe and Asia.In this episode we discuss, among other things:How he came to photography through paintingWhy he doesn’t consider himself a street photographerThe difficulty with selling street photography printsMastering the fine art street selfie – and his shoe hackWhy we waits for the perfect sceneHow he can nail a city in two daysFollow Mark:Instagram WebsiteFollow us on Instagram and leave us a review!

Send us a textIn this episode, John and Mark speak with Tokyo-based photographer Joel Pulliam. Joel is a photographer originally from Washington DC before moving to Tokyo, Japan.Joel is a member of the prestigious VoidTokyo Street Photography Collective and has featured in numerous exhibitions and publications.How Robert Frank's 'The Americans' kickstarted his street photographyPhotographing in Washington DCHis photo projects in TokyoJoining the Void Tokyo photography collectiveFollow Joel:Instagram WebsiteFollow us on Instagram and leave us a review!

Send us a textIn this episode, John and Mark speak with Cambridge (United Kingdom) based photographer Craig Whitehead aka @SixStreetUnder. Craig’s work is candid, beautifully coloured and finished off with top shelf composition. Craig discusses, amongst other things:Fuji vs Sony. Which camera would you pick up? Who is Craig Whitehead and where did his  photography journey start?Did he study / self-taught and resources available online?You have been labelled the new Saul Leiter, how do you feel being compared to other people? What defines “street photography”?Why are people so rigid within the genre?  The benefits of being different.Craig’s iconic 2 kids of the swing and the story behind it The challenges shooting in Cambridge, staying creative and motivated If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your younger self? Can you make a living from photography? Did shooting Leica make you a better photographer? NFT’s & thoughts on AI images If you could go to any city in the world, where would you go? Where did the name Sixstreetunder come from Photographers mentioned in this podcast Josh Jackson  Saul Leiter Ted Forbes Ernst Haas Jack Davison Joel MeyerowitzFollow Craig:Instagram WebsiteFollow us on Instagram and leave us a review!

Send us a textOn today's episode, John and Mark discuss the year ahead, Mark's recent travels and reflect on 2022. Photographers mentioned in this episode:-Anita Davidson - @andana.streetOhad Aviv - @aviv_ohadGino Ricardo - @Fleeting_Pictures Perry - @StreetsAustraliaCraig Whitehead - @sixstreetunderShout out thanksAnna - @ItsallaboutthemomentsTuna Tunali - @tunatunaliOctavian Carare - @octaviancarareTodd - @zoomento @Street_badassSean Mesken - @mur.k1nDan D'Ascenzo - @dda.monoJared Brown - @hoodclicksJudith Krasinski - @judith_krasinskiMigs Ellega - @migoyphotoThe Avenue Magazine - @theavenuemagazineThe Pictorial List - @thepictorial.listStreet Avengers - @Street_avengersDave Ackers - @streetender_onfilm@SidewalkberlinGavin Libotte - @gavinlibottephotographyTom Minty - @unpluggedphotoBevan Clarke - @iambevanclarkeAngela Mamalis - @angela_mamalisFollow us on Instagram and leave us a review!

Send us a textMorten Andresen (aka Morten Clicks) is a steer photographer based in Oslo, NowayIn this episode Morten discusses, among other things:How his need to create led him from cartoons to photographyShooting on the streets of OlsoThe therapeutic benefits of street photographyWhy he shoots in portrait modeWhy he can take two days to edit a photoFollow Morten:InstagramWebsiteFollow us on Instagram and leave us a review!

Send us a textSean Tucker is UK-based photographer, filmmaker, author and speaker.To some, Sean is best known for his light and shadow street photography and his hugely popular YouTube channel where he looks at the philosophical side of photography.Sean has also recently released his book ‘The Meaning in the Making’ , a companion for those of embarking on a creative endeavour.In this episode Sean discusses, among other things:How he got his start in photographyThe realities of becoming a working photographerHow product photography got him into YouTubeHow the church informed his YouTube videosWhy patience is vital in street photographyHow to advance your photography if you’ve hit a plateau The importance of surrounding yourself with a network of supportive photographersWhat his artistic legacy will beFollow Sean:Instagram WebsiteFollow us on Instagram and leave us a review!

Send us a textJesse Marlow is a multi-award-winning street photographer based in Melbourne, Australia.His photographs are held in the National Gallery of Victoria and Australia’s Parliament House and his work has been exhibited the world over. His photography has been published in multiple monographs and books, including the recently re-released ‘Don’t Just Tell Them, Show Them’.In this episode Jesse discusses, among other things:How he got into street photographyMartha Cooper - Subway Art & Spray Can Art Starting an Australian street photography super collectiveAre collectives good for your development and progression?Approaching and presenting your work to Trent ParkeThe creation of Jesse’s first book, 'Second City'How shooting in Melbourne changed over the past 20 yearsHow often he shoots on the street and what his hit rate isDo you become more critical of your photographs with time?Why patience is importance when creating a body of workAdvice he would give to a new street photographerHow comfortable he is with the label “Street photographer” Shooting Architecture – Jesse Marlow styleInnovation in Street Photography – Are street photographers  just repeating what’s already been taken?Competitions – Are they important and why?Photographers mentioned in this podcast:Martha CooperKnox BertieJulia CoddingtonTrent ParkeNarelle AutioCraig WhiteheadFollow Jesse:InstagramLeica WebsiteFollow us on Instagram and leave us a review!

Send us a textIn this episode, John and Mark speak with Helsinki-based street photographer Oscar Wollsten.Oscar discusses, among other things:The title of street photographer and whether it is helpfulIs your work / style a reflection of yourself or more of a creative endeavour?Does mood change how you see the world and shape the images you createTechnique and hit rateHow do you self-manage what’s a good / bad shotVisiting other places to keep you freshShooting in Helsinki vs Riga Has making short films helped your photography and helped develop your styleFunding for his exhibition, future book, securing government funding and the personal significance behind the projectStarting a business and making a living from photographyIf you could shoot anywhere in the world where would you shootFollow Oscar:WebsiteInstagramFollow us on Instagram and leave us a review!