Earlier this month, Bob talked about Why it’s Important to Have Your Own Online Photography Portfolio on the podcast. He discussed some of the reasons why creating an online portfolio is vital if you want your work to be discovered and appreciated by others. While you may understand the reasons having an online portfolio is important, you may not feel equipped to take on the task. After all, for those of us who are not “techie” by nature (Ashley speaking here, obviously), setting up a website
Our Street Shooting Adventures in Cuba with Matt Jerrams
Growing up in the 50s and 60s I was taught to think of Cuba as an enemy state full of communists and Russians threatening our security and way of life. With no contact between our countries it remained an enigma to me most of my life. But I was also very curious about this place and was interested in seeing what it’s like for myself. Fast forward several years, it finally became possible for Americans to travel there easily, but not without a few hurdles. Photographers were among
Enter the SPM Night Street Photography Contest to Win a Portfolio Website!
It's still portfolio month guys! And if you haven't heard, we're doing a special street photography contest this year with an AMAZING prize! As you know, the goal of portfolio month is to help you create an online portfolio of your work - the first step towards getting seen and making the switch from hobby to career too. This month we've been focusing on one online portfolio service in particular - Portfoliobox. What are some things we love about Portfoliobox? It's user friendly, completely
The December 2018 Issue of Street Photography Magazine is Now Available
The Making of a Personal Street Photography Portfolio with Miguel Ortiz
Welcome back to the Street Photography Magazine podcast. It’s really good to be back I apologize for publishing this two days late. Normally republish every other Thursday, but due to a freakish winter storm in the Carolinas I got stuck in Miami (if there is such a thing) for two extra days after the Miami Street Photography Festival. Miami Street Photography Festival I just returned form the Miami Street Photography Festival a couple days late thanks to a freakish winter storm in the
A Story to Inspire Your Stories
Before you judge this landscape photography video as not street photography related, spend 2:50 minutes watching it. https://vimeo.com/245898046 There, that wasn't so bad, was it? There are a few things I really liked about this video that I think are ultra useful for street photographers everywhere: Try new things. You can always learn from doing something new and stepping out of your comfort zone. Don't limit yourself. Just because your main passion is street photography doesn't
Why it’s important to have your own online photography portfolio
Today we discuss the importance of having your own photography web presence (a portfolio), the pitfalls of relying on "free" services like Facebook and Flickr as a portfolio, the best practices for creating and managing you online portfolio, common mistakes and the most common obstacles to making a personal photography website. I'm also please to welcome Portfoliobox as our sponsor for the month of December for our special portfolio series. You can try their service for free or get a Pro
Kyle Weeks Explores Ghana’s Youth Culture
Sometimes, when you find yourself in the depths of YouTube or Vimeo and you are just about to give up on finding any worthwhile street photography videos you haven't seen yet, you stumble upon something epic. That's exactly how I found this "Ghanian Youth" video featuring photographer Kyle Weeks. I'm not going to talk it up, because the video and Kyle's work speak for themselves, but here are a few of my favorite takeaways, especially on creating a successful project or body of work that
Cyber Monday Portfolio offer from Portfoliobox for SPM Readers
Are you a good photographer…maybe really good? Are you busy posting on Facebook, Instagram, Flickr and the others receiving likes and “nice shot” comments? Why don’t others outside your social media bubble know who you are and your photographic vision of the world? It APPEARS to be too many photographers shouting for attention. The conflicting advice on how to become known for your work. “You need to be everywhere..Facebook…Twitter…Instagram…Flickr.” Yada yada yada. Not
Blank Wall Gallery Calls for Entry
Blank Wall Gallery is a gallery in Greece that aims to promote contemporary photography. Currently they have two open calls for entry that are perfect for street photographers. Entry is free, but if your image is selected for showing in the gallery, there is a €25 fee. Each gallery show lasts for two weeks and you can pick up your print or have it shipped to you once the show is over. Here's more info on the two calls for entry: 1. Black & White Deadline: Thursday November 22,