Last year I had an opportunity to attend the Miami Street Festival (MSPF). It was one of the most amazing experiences I've had since starting the magazine almost 7 years ago. The contest entries were amazing and the atmosphere was electric. The MSPF has become the premier street photography event of the year. Even if you can't attend you still have time to enter the contest. The deadline is Sunday, October 6. Like past years there are 3 contests to choose from: Singles Contest, the
At Home in the World: A Billy Joe Hoyle Exhibit
So here's one for my fellow Floridians - an upcoming exhibit in Ocala featuring the work of Billy Joe Hoyle. The following is from the event organizers: Photographer Billy Joe Hoyle has spent the last two decades traveling the world and documenting diverse customs, beliefs and lifestyles. Every country has its own identity. “At Home in the World” is a collection of environmental portraits that explores these differences. In his typical street photographer style, Hoyle’s photographs are
The September 2019 issue of Street Photography Magazine is now available
The Audacity of Hope: A Call for Entries
The call for entries is open for a juried group show titled "The Audacity of Hope". The show will be held at Garner Center for Photographic Exhibitions in Massachusetts. Here's more from the organizers: Artists are invited to submit thematic work which celebrates the tenacity of the human spirit and perseverance in the face of adversity. All genres of photography are welcome including still life, landscape, portraiture, documentary, photo illustration, photographic collage/mixed media and
The International Festival of Photojournalism
Image from Visa Pour L'Image This year from August 31st through September 15th, 2019 the International Festival of Photojournalism will be taking place in Perpignan, France - a historic city not far from the border with Spain. The festival caters to professional photographers who work in the field of photojournalism. There are several exhibitions, which look to be the perfect inspiration pieces for street photographers who enjoy capturing street scenes with a documentary flare. And just in
Video by Cristóbal Carretero Cassinello demonstrates the power of limitations
I've been a big fan of the unique, minimalist street photography style of Cristóbal Carretero Cassinello for quite some time. Which is why I was pleased that he allowed us to feature his work in the March 2019 issue of Street Photography Magazine. So I was really happy to see that he's taken his minimalist approach to a new level by creating a series of short videos that use his photos to tell a deeper story. Below is his most recent video creation, Arcanos: Arcanos | Arcana ©
LACP’s Exposure Weekend 2019
If you are in California in September, then don't miss the LACP's Exposure Weekend, which will run from September 13-15, 2019. Here's some details from the center's website: The Los Angeles Center of Photography is pleased to announce its Fifth Annual Portfolio Reviews! Join us for EXPOSURE WEEKEND 2019. The weekend will be filled with reviews, classes, seminars, exhibitions and networking events. The dates are Friday – Sunday, September 13-15, 2019. The event will be held at the
The August 2019 issue of Street Photography Magazine is now available.
Are You Ready for the Brussels Street Photography Festival?
This year, the Brussels Street Photography Festival is about to hold it's fourth edition. But don't worry, it's not until October so there's still time to plan a trip to Belgium. What's it all about you ask? Here's a bit from the event organizers: "The Brussels Street Photography Festival (BSPF) is a cultural project whose objective is to promote street photography as an urban research tool, a form of cultural communication and a visual art. The main ambition of the BSPF is to delve deeper
Captured: A Call for Entries
Looking for a contest to enter this fine month of August? We've found one for you! Captured is a photography exhibit that will be held at the Las Laguna Gallery in California. Here's the details: Theme: Open Theme Medium: Analog or Digital Photography Deadline: August 31, 2019 Artist Notification: September 8, 2019 Art Delivery Date: Between September 26 and 30, 2019 Artist Reception: October 3, 2019 Show Dates: October 3 to October 26, 2019 The entry fee is $35 for up