About This Episode Today we’ll talk more about the eyes on Main Street Festival which takes place every year in Wilson North Carolina. Our friend photojournalist Keith Dannemiller introduced me to this festival not long ago when he shared a project that he started as the artist in residence there back in December Back in December 2017. Since then I’ve been reading a lot about the festival and I was amazed at what they’re doing. It’s a large outdoor and indoor photography Festival that
Interview with Zahid Rahman
"There is a story behind every moment. I believe that." - Zahid This month's featured photographer is one we have wanted to talk to for quite a long time. Zahid's images often appear in our "Street Shooters" section. He is a great storyteller. Zahid is always curious and says that the stories draw him in. To get to know a person's story, he uses the third eye - the eye of the mind, (don't worry fellow Westerners, Zahid explains what this means in more detail during the interview). You'll
Covering Life on the Streets at the Republican National Convention
I've been planning a series of street photography photowalks and workshops for quite some time. When the RNC (Republican National Committee) selected Cleveland as the site of their 2016 convention, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to kick off the program. As time drew near, I was unsure what to expect. After a number of recent terrorist attacks in Europe and here in the States I was pretty concerned that some bad guys were going to try something here on our turf. Thanks to our
Featured Photographer Ave Pildas
Ave Pildas is a street photographer who lives in Santa Monica, California. He has worked as a successful professional photographer, cinematographer, educator, and more for over 40 years. His wife, Phyllis Green, is a sculptor who just won a Guggenheim award, so you could say creative arts are a family affair. Pildas has recorded decades of street life in California, especially at his favorite spot for taking street shots, Hollywood Boulevard. He has taken thousands of photographs there and
Geoff Brown’s Nashville Project
Geoff Brown is a musician who lives in Nashville, Tennessee with a passion for street photography. Geoff is relatively new to street photography, but you can’t tell from his work. In fact, he has already been mentioned in one of our favorite street photography magazines, “Inspired Eye.” Geoff is originally from Rochester, New York and on occasion, his photos seem to reflect that fact. Armed with his Ricoh GR, Geoff roams the streets of Nashville capturing her subjects with a gritty, realistic
Featured Photographer – Matthew Wylie
Matthew Wylie is a Texas native who now finds himself living in Toronto, Ontario. When he is not out on the streets taking captivating street shots, he works as a high school literature teacher. Interestingly enough, his work has greatly influenced his style as a street photographer. Matthew enjoys shooting in Toronto’s financial district early in the day, as well as at Kensington Market, where he has taken some incredible shots. He has an eye for capturing moments that are reminiscent of
Featured Photographer Len Speier
Leonard Speier is a legend among New York street photographers. A contemporary of William Klein and Bruce Gilden, Len is an accomplished commercial and street shooter as well as an intellectual property attorney. Now 86 and a stroke survivor, Len uses his physical limitations to pursue his latest project he calls, "The Bus Series." Because he walks with a cane, Len is able to sit in the side-facing seats at the front of the city bus. He uses the vantage point to photograph his fellow
Personal Projects with Daniel Sawyer Schaefer
Daniel Sawyer Schafer is a product of both the east and the west coast of United States. He grew up living between both Los Angeles and New York observing and absorbing the cultures of both places. At just 20 years old, Daniel has created a very deep and rich body of work. It includes projects created in places such as New York, Florence and Los Angeles. The quality of his work reflects the experience of someone much older, which is probably because he always has a camera with him everywhere
Featured Photographer Naveed Dadan
Naveed Dadan, born and raised in India, is a zoologist and an avid street photographer. As a scientist, he is trained to observe the world around him. During his studies, he traveled throughout India pursuing his science. During his travels, he became interested in photographing life on the streets in this large, diverse and colorful country. Now settled into his career as a zoologist, Naveed spends his free time walking the streets of his local area documenting life as it happens.
Featured Photographer Denis Buchel
Denis Buchel was born in the eastern European country of Moldova, lived for several years in Israel and now makes his home in Bulgaria. When I first saw his work, I was intrigued with his unique and gritty street portrait style. Maybe it's because Denis is not afraid to get up close and personal with the subjects. Just look at their eyes and see for yourself. Denis wasn't able to participate in a recorded interview with us but he was kind enough to take the time to answer my questions in
Featured Photographer Valerie Jardin
If you’re a fan of the popular photo podcast This Week in Photo, you are probably already familiar with Valerie Jardin. If not, here’s the skinny on our guest. Valerie is a native of Normandy in France, but now makes her home in the Midwestern US in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She’s a longtime commercial and portrait photographer who recently made the switch to teach the craft to others. Through her very popular (and often sold out) workshops around the world, Valerie works with