When you ask Kevin Fletcher of Portland, Oregon what he does he’ll tell you that he’s an image maker. Like all good elevator speeches there’s so much more to it. Professionally he is an independent Directory of Photography who does commercial work around the world, most recently for Netflix. And he’s working towards doing more narrative work like short films. As a visual artist he is also a damn fine street photographer who applies the rigorous skills of filmmaking to his still
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
An Exciting New Platform for Street Photographers
Recently, I was perusing Dan Ginn's blog (you might remember Dan Ginn from the podcast about photo blogging), when I came across a bit of news that is most definitely worth sharing! (His blog is great, by the way, you should subscribe.) Nick Turpin founder of In-Public has created Street Photo Library, an archive of street photography images taken by talented street photographers available to license at prices that are fair to both photographers and buyers. Nick says, "Why shouldn't street
Street Photography Magazine New Look and New Apps
You've probably noticed that Street Photography Magazine looks a little different today. That's because we are in the process of making some big changes to our publishing platform that will make it easier than ever to read and interact with our content. What you see today is only the first step. Here's a video that explains: Here are Cliff Notes Current magazine articles are now on the home page, front and center New subscription options that give you access to our entire archive of
Interview with Lens Culture Managing Editor Alexander Strecker
I recently had the great honor to meet with Alexander Strecker, managing editor of contemporary photography powerhouse LensCulture at his Paris office. Alexander’s background as a writer and photographer, as well as his journey from his hometown of Boston to living and working in Paris intrigued me, so I followed up with him. He was kind enough to answer my questions with thoughtful, thought-provoking and inspiring responses about the art of photography, the art of life, taking risks and
The January 2017 issue of Street Photography Magazine is now available
The December 2016 Issue of Street Photography Magazine is now Available
I'm pleased to announce that the December issue of Street Photography Magazine is now available. And we have some really excellent articles to finish the hear. Here's what's inside: Lou Jones: A Road Warrior Persists - Learn about street savvy, "staying on the bus," and how to be a road warrior with Lou Jones Shooting and Traveling with Children - Learn to be a street photography ninja - even when you're traveling with the kids in tow Provincial Weekends - Lana Bobkova proves
Improve your photography by writing about it
Do you often feel stuck in a rut with your photography? After spending a day shooting do you come back at photos look the same as all the others that you've done in the past? Are you looking for a way to improve your photography to find your vision? Often times the answer is using a different part of your brain. Photographer Ed Walker, who was featured in the October 2016 issue of Street Photography Magazine, tells us he turned the corner by writing about his work. That's because the act of
Issue 29 of “Street Photography Magazine” is Here
Greetings readers! The November edition of SPM is now available and ready for your viewing pleasure. Here's a quick rundown of what's in store this time: First up, the interview. This month, we spoke with Michael Hyatt, a highly talented photographer who has documented street life for decades, in many different countries and settings. He has documented times of peace and times of political unrest and as he does he shares something of himself. Listen in on our audio interview with Michael to
May 2014 Issue of Street Photography Magazine
Welcome back to another exciting issue of Street Photography Magazine. This issue features some fascinating interviews, unique personal projects, and practical tips for improving your street photography skills. In the article Passengers, one photographer discusses his personal project involving the people of New York City, their daily lives, and how they travel. He shares his techniques for getting great shots on the crowded, dark New York City subway. Ave Pildas, from Santa Monica,
January Issue of Street Photography Magazine now Available
This is our 8th issue of Street Photography Magazine. How time flies and how things change. With the release of this issue, we will be launching a brand new app for our IOS version of the magazine. This new version gives you the ability to purchase individual issues, which has been high on your list of requests. This new feature gives us the ability to create special issues and publish long-form projects in partnership with others. More on that later. As an avid Flickr user myself, I have