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Valérie Jardin and Gina Williams – Fusion of Street Photography and Fiction

Street Photography Magazine

03/15/24 • 36 min

In Street Photography Magazine, we publish many personal projects and discuss them with photographers on the podcast. In this episode, I had an opportunity to speak with street photographer Valérie and writer (and photographer) Gina Williams about their collaboration on one of the most creative projects I’ve seen in a long time.

Gina, a very talented writer, photographer, and artist, attended one of Valérie’s Paris workshops several years ago where they became friends. Several times over the years, they discussed a collaboration where Gina would create fictional vignettes inspired by subjects in a selection of Valérie’s street photos.

Last year, they made it a reality. Valérie gave Gina access to her archive to choose photos that resonated with her. That in and of itself was a challenge because Valérie has a huge archive of very powerful street images. Some stories came to her instantly while others marinated in the back of her mind, only to be revealed while she was gardening or taking a walk.

The result is an ebook titled Street Stories. It’s a collection of about 50 of Valérie’s street photos. Each photo with its vignette is depicted in a short chapter. The chapter opens with a title, assigned by Gina, on its own page followed by the photo on another with the page on the next page. This format can get very expensive in a printed book but works well in an ebook.

We’ve reproduced one of my favorite stories from the book in the show notes of this episode to give you an example of what Gina and Valérie created. The title is Resistance.

This type of book is best consumed a few chapters at a time rather than in long sittings. I imported my copy of the book into the Kindle app on my iPad. It gives me the ability to move between pages by sliding the screen right to left just like any book on the app. That way, I can glide through the images and titles and stop on whatever catches my attention. Each time, I’ve come away with new inspiration.

Valérie’s strong images combined with Gina’s imagination and mastery of the language is a magical combination.

Street Stories costs only $12.00, and Valérie has offered our listeners a $2.00 discount (so it’s only 10 bucks) by using the code SPM on checkout.

In the meantime, give the podcast a listen. I know you’ll be inspired by their story.

Here’s a sample chapter from Street Stories

RESISTANCE

I can hear their voices and feel their spirits in the wind when I visit this place. The horror. Fear. Desperation. Determination. Bravery.

My father was on this beach in the summer of 1944. A resistance fighter, he guided the Americans to a river crossing, then helped stand guard over German prisoners as they cleared the beach of obstacles and brutal tangles of barbed wire.

He didn’t talk much about it after the war—none of them did. But I can feel their presence here. Every gust of wind feels like youth leaving the body and I want to push it back like a rescue breath, return to them what they lost.

Places like this hold memories forever.

Now, the message of peace is peace itself. Lovers strolling arm-in-arm. Tourists sipping cocktails. Children splashing about and making castles in the once dangerous sand.

No matter the weather, I let it chill me. I never cover my head or button my coat. I want to feel the cold air in my bones until it hurts.

I scoop up a bit of soft sand and let it fall through my fingers, each grain a reminder of someone who sacrificed everything for the freedom I now enjoy.

And then I look to the horizon, watch the storm clouds swirl in the distance, and offer a humble prayer of gratitude and remembrance.

Links from the show

Street Stories Download Use Discount code: SPM
Valérie’s Website
Gina’s Primary Website
Gina’s Photography and Art Website
Valerie’s Instagram
Gina’s Instagram

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Street Photo Camera Gear with Matt Jerrams

Street Photography Magazine

04/18/20 • 52 min

Matt Jerrams sheltering in place.

I hope you’re are enjoying yourself sheltering in place. Of course not. It has been an interesting time, hasn’t it.

Because we’ve been stuck inside Matt Jerrams and I got together the other day to record an episode indulging our favorite guilty pleasure which is street photography gear. If you are a regular reader of Street Photography Magazine or listener to this podcast you probably know that we don’t talk much about gear.

But that doesn’t mean we don’t like like it. In fact, I’ve found most of us have a bad case of GAS (gear acquisition syndrome). That’s why Matt and I got together to discuss some of our favorites. I know it may seem a little Fuji-centric at the beginning. That’s because we both shoot with it regularly. But Matt is such a gear head, he’s got plenty for everyone.

Have a listen.

(Sorry for all the Fuji links. I had them in my bookmarks so I thought I’d share them)

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Matt Brass – The line between street and documentary photography

Street Photography Magazine

12/16/22 • 53 min

Matt has worked as a creative nearly his entire professional career. He started as a visual designer but by the end of his 20-year tenure in that field his focus and expertise had shifted toward language and narrative. It’s no surprise that he ended up in the creative industry in that his parents were both artists and continue to create to this dav.

Though from a family of modest means Matt was always supplied with instruction and professional level art supplies. His father was both a painter and a writer, but Matt’s early interests were, like his mother, entirely visual. She is an accomplished artist to this day. Having studied under Xavier Ironsides in her youth and heavily influenced by the work of Andrew Wyeth throughout her life, she has a solid command of form and composition and is an absolute master of the use light, shadow and texture.

Matt’s formal training was initally in the area of theology. After a brief stint as a chaplain and teacher, however, he decided to pursue a degree in visual communications that evolved into a career in advertising. For multiple reasons does not consider his work in theology to have been a waste of time. In addition to applying the knowledge gained to his own spiritual journey it served to shape his creative vision as well. It’s his belief that the essence of true art is, fundamentally, the essence of humanity. and that human nature is most clearly revealed in its search for the divine.

Currently he owns a small company that creates destination art for retailers across the United States. And while he enjoys his work as a small business owner and illustrator he continues to pursue photography as a deeper from of creative expression. His photographic work has been featured on multiple occasions in Street Photographer Magazine and a piece he did for National Parks Magazine won awards from both the Society of American Travel Writers and the North American Travel Journalists Association.

A Selection of Matt’s Street Photos Links from the show

Karen Commings – Being Invisible in a Crowd

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10/13/23 • 62 min

In this episode, Karen Commings joins us to talk about her approach to street photography, and how it all began. You might remember Karen from earlier this month – she’s our featured photographer in the October issue.

Karen has been shooting the streets in earnest for about 10 years now, and one of the things we noticed about her work right away is how honed her powers of observation are. She often captures photos that are layered with multiple people and emotions all at the same time. It’s the way she likes to tell the story behind the moment. But that’s not the only reason she’s able to capture her subjects with emotions on full display.

“My superpower is being invisible in a crowd,” she says. Karen uses her superpower, along with a respectful approach to get close and catch. In this episode, you’ll learn what practical steps Karen takes to be discreet and how she knows when to take the shot.

You’ll also get a few tips about getting your work seen from Karen. Her work has been featured in Black & White Magazine several times, The Photo Review, and Harrisburg Magazine, just to mention a few online publications, as well as in numerous gallery shows. What’s her secret? Listen in to find out why photographers should take a chance with submissions and stay persistent to get work published.

Another thing we love about Karen’s work is her willingness to bend and break the rules of photography on occasion. She talks about they whys and hows of that in this episode, but to see a few examples of times she’s broken the rules for a noteworthy photo, be sure to subscribe to Street Photography Magazine and read our feature article about Karen, “A Chance to Break the Rules.”

Where to Find Karen Commings

Interview with Meryl Meisler

Street Photography Magazine

02/14/19 • 50 min

Typically we publish our podcast every other Thursday, but I’m adding a special one this week because I am so take with the work of today’s guest Meryl Meisler who I had the pleasure of meeting in person at the Miami Street Photography Festival back in December.

Meryl is a native of new York City is a photographer, teacher and author who has been recording her life and the world around her with a camera since the 1970’s. Inspired by masters Diane Arbus and Helen Levitt she has her own unique style that is both artistic and historical.

Meryl will be our featured photographer in the May issue of Street Photography Magazine of this year after she returns from being the artist in residence at both YADDO in Saratoga Springs New York and Lightwork in Syracuse.

In the meantime here’s a recording of our conversation with Meryl where she shares both the photographic and life lessons she learned during her journey.

A Selection of Meryl’s Photos from Purgatory & Paradise: Sassy 70s Suburbia & The City

CBGB OMFUG ©Meryl Meisler

Man Dancing at Wedding Rockville Center © Meryl Meisler

Jiveguy Subway, Williamsburg © Meryl Meisler

Falling Star © Meryl Meisler

Ringling Circus Clown Car © Meryl Meisler

Meryl’s Links

Podcast Episode #4: New York Street Photographer and Author Harvey Stein

Street Photography Magazine

11/28/15 • 44 min

Harvey Stein has been shooting in the streets of New York for over 40 years. To borrow a quote from George Jones, Harvey was street photography when street photography wasn’t cool.

In the process Harvey became an educator, curator and published author. In fact he’s published five books about street photography, including a trilogy about specific neighborhoods in New York.

The first in the trilogy is Coney Island: 40 Years, 1970-2010 published in 2011, followed two years later by Harlem Street Portraits and rounded out this month by his latest book Briefly Seen which is an up close study of the busy and chaotic streets of New York’s business districts, Midtown and Downtown Manhattan.

Harvey was kind enough to spend time with me to discuss his new book, the trilogy and everything else he’s up to (which is quite a lot) this year. We’ve also included a selection of photos from Briefly Seen which you can see in the gallery below. Click anywhere within the gallery block to view the images individually.

A Selection of Images from Briefly Seen

Click any image to open gallery.

Show Notes and Links

Harvey’s Website

F-Stop Magazine Review of Briefly Seen
New York Times article about Briefly Seen

Brroklyn Museum of Art Coney Island Exhibit featuring Harvey’s work

McNay Museum in San Antonio, Texas – the next stop for the Coney Island exhibit

See Harvey’s photos at:

Umbrella Arts
June Bateman Fine Art

A Filmmaker’s Influence on Rick Smith’s Street Photography

Street Photography Magazine

05/03/24 • 50 min

Los Angeles-base street photographer, Richard Smith, is the featured photographer in the May 2024 issue of Street Photography Magazine.

Through Rick’s work he expresses his love for his hometown’s diverse cultures, historical architecture, and the unexpected surprises of city life. One of his favorite spots is Union Station, where he often spends time capturing the beauty of the historic structure and its people. During our conversation he remembers his friendship with Don Young, a volunteer at the station, whose interactions with people and the emotion-filled moments they sparked became the subject of some of his memorable photos.

Rick’s passion for visual storytelling began in junior high, dreaming of becoming a TV director. He studied film, worked in the industry, but found his true calling in photography. His filmmaking background has significantly influenced his photography techniques and style. Rick also shares his knowledge as a photography teacher, emphasizing patience and practical examples as essential teaching tools.

Rick shares some insightful tips for aspiring street photographer by encouraging anticipation, patience, and observation. Street photography for Rick is not just about creativity, but also about mindfulness, presence, and learning from mistakes. It’s an embodiment of happiness in his life.

Links from the show

Michael Ruggiero – Documenting Disappearing Americana

Street Photography Magazine

05/26/23 • 62 min

In this episode of the podcast, we revisit an old friend, Michael Ruggiero. Mike’s recent move southward put him within driving distance of Bob so the two met up to record a podcast episode – this time in person!

Mike has always been a prolific street and documentary photographer, thanks mostly to a successful career as a chef that provided him with the time and money to travel and buy plenty of film. In this episode, Bob and Mike talked about how he used his calling to fund his passion and how being a professional chef influenced his photography.

The two also dove into several of Mike’s long term projects, many of which revolve around slices of Americana that are steadily disappearing. One of Mike’s current projects is particularly fascinating. Recently, he’s been visiting small town churches and shooting tiny congregations of just a dozen congregants or so inside their places of worship during church services. He gave Bob the skinny on how he gets permission to be present as a photographer and shoot such intimate moments.

But there’s lots more to this conversation that you won’t want to miss. Listen in to find out how Mike, a lifetime film photographer, adjusted to digital when he was deprived of his darkroom during his recent move, learn about his attempts to become a Magnum photographer, and find out how he met (and was duped by) a very old and feisty Henri Cartier-Bresson. Mike has plenty of stories to tell.

A Selection of Mike’s Street Photos

From Mike’s Trucker Series Portrait of an “Asphalt Cowboy” Mission Beach Park – San Diego, CA 1981 Voyeur – Vienna, Austria 1989 St. Luke’s Church – Charlottesville, Virginia 2022 Worship 10 AM – Palmyra, Virginia 2023 Read Mike’s feature interview in Street Photography Magazine here.

Links from the Show

The Unity of Art and Science: Marco Campi’s Vision of Humanity

Street Photography Magazine

02/16/24 • 60 min

In this episode we explore the world of Marco Campi where the rigid structure of mathematics and the expressive power of photography combine to tell stories of human experiences and the perils of climate change. If you’ve ever wondered how the precision of numbers and the creativity of visual arts could intertwine, then have a listen to my interview with Marco.

Marco Campi is not your typical engineer. Hailing from the fashion and design capital of Milan, Italy, he is a man who sees the world through numbers and symmetries but captures emotion through a camera. His unique blend of interests has led him to become a thoughtful observer street photography, with a special focus on cognitive sciences. This dual passion has taken him from the Milan’s Monumentale Cemetery during the heart of the COVD-19 pandemic to the capturing the lives of people affected by the floodwaters swallowing the historic city of Venice.

In a world where art and science are often viewed as separate entities, Marco Campi stands as a testament to the unity that can be found within diversity. His work challenges us to look beyond the surface and find the intricate connections that make our world a complex and beautiful composite.

During every conversation I have with our podcast guests I look for one tidbit of knowledge that I can apply in my own work. This has served me well over the years. At the end of our conversation Marco made two points, almost in passing “don’t do things on the fly” and “keep going back to the same place...it’s always different.”

Links from the show

Interview with Vincent Comparetto – How He Self-Published a Street Photography Book Series

Street Photography Magazine

11/22/17 • 44 min

For most of us we choose street photography as a creative outlet, while we follow another pursuit to earn a living. The two endeavors are often kept separate.

But our guest today is doing both. He is combining his passion for street photography with a unique way of self-publishing a series of small books of his own work. This gives him full control over the process and end product. Plus generating revenue.

Vincent Comparetto, is a native New Yorker now living in Denver, Colorado. And after speaking with him, I don’t see how he could do it any other way.

Vincent is a filmmaker, an artist, a former graphic designer and most recently a photographer. His true passion in photography is street photography.

But beyond his artistic pursuits it appears that Vincent does everything in a creative fashion, including travel. And as you will see in our conversation with Vincent he is extremely enthusiastic about everything he does. We should all be so lucky.

So please sit back, grab your favorite beverage, and listen to Ashley and I have a very enlightening conversation with Vincent Comparetto.

Some photos from Vincent’s book Follow Focus

Vincent Comparetto is a native New Yorker based in Colorado for the past twenty years. Trained in fine arts, animation, and illustration, he first picked up a camera in college, and has been documenting and exploring cities and subcultures ever since. He enjoys teaching classes in filmmaking, and animation. Outside of photography, and animation he can be found skateboarding, bike riding, and making cubist stencil paintings. His work can be found at http://prometheusproductions.tv, and http://abstractcity.org.

Vincent’s Book – Follow Focus

Vincent’s Video – Available Light

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How many episodes does Street Photography Magazine have?

Street Photography Magazine currently has 188 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Visual Arts, Podcasts and Arts.

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The episode title 'Street Photo Camera Gear with Matt Jerrams' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Street Photography Magazine is 51 minutes.

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Episodes of Street Photography Magazine are typically released every 14 days.

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The first episode of Street Photography Magazine was released on Nov 24, 2014.

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