In this episode my guest co-host is London based photographer Paul Vincent. We answer questions about the historical value of street photography and ways to find interesting subjects in your home town. We also name the winner of the last photo challenge and announce a new contest.
Read MoreHit The Streets 67: Wishing You A Creative 2018
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Guest Bio
Karen Hutton is a professional light bender and storyteller. That’s shorthand for her style of fine art landscape photography, and the fact that she’s also a voiceover artist, online show host, writer, speaker and teacher. She lives in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. You can find her at Karenhutton.com. Workshop page: www.karenhutton.com/workshops.
Announcement
Per the announcement made by Valerie in this episode: If you wish to send a question, a case study or a problem to be considered for an upcoming new segment on the show. Please contact Valerie here
Hit The Streets 66: @MyHotelCarpet with Bill Young
My guest today is photographer Bill Young. He tells us how his Instagram account went viral overnight from a simple tweet from his daughter... Enjoy!
Read MoreHit The Streets 65: About Image Theft with Joelle Verbrugge
This week I talk about image theft with lawyer, photographer and author Joelle Verbrugge. She gives up simple tips of what to do and what not to do if you see one of your images used without authorization.
Read MoreHit The Streets 64: 27 Minutes with Valerie
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A little house keeping related to the podcast and other photographic news this week. I also answer two listener questions in a monologue episode.
Links mentioned during the episode:
- New eBook: #DoSomethingForNothing NYC with Joshua Coombes Fundraiser to help support Josh and his project. Any donation welcome!
- New Valerie Jardin Limited Edition Streetomatic Camera Bag by Cosyspeed:
US & Canada orders: Click here EU and rest of the world: Click here
- Paris in March: Click here
- Tshirt store: Click here
Questions answered in the show:
Ryan Katsanes: "Valerie - Can you provide some tips on how you got yourself so comfortable shooting from the hip? I am trying to do more of it myself, but am having trouble making the leap because I fear I'll miss or have the camera too crooked. I know practicing a lot helps, but any tips on how to fast-track that process are much appreciated!"
Katharina Bonzel: "Do you find that being a female street photographer can be both a hindrance and an advantage in the sense that women might be less threatening than guys, but, on the flipside, people are less like to “mess with” a big burly guy than a small woman? I’m thinking that people might more easily get aggressive with someone they think they can take. I generally find a smile goes a long way, but I also know that I don’t take pictures where I am worried about attracting attention from potentially threatening looking guys."
Hit The Streets 63: Q&A and Photo Challenge
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This week is a new Q&A and Photo challenge episode and I invited the founder of CosySpeed and the acclaimed Camslinger camera bag Thomas Ludwig to co-host with me. We talk about a new 'Valerie Jardin' limited edition camera that is released this week in support of Joshua Coombes and #DoSomethingForNothing.
My guest an I also answer questions by Andrew McDonnell and Bob Lester.
Correction: When talking about the steadiest way to shoot handheld with a slow shutter speed I meant after the exhale (not inhale) Sorry I didn't catch myself during the recording :)
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The Valérie Jardin limited Edition Camera Bag
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Guest Bio:
Thomas Ludwig is a street photographer based in Hamburg Germany. He's been shooting street photography since 2008 and made many of his photos in African countries like Togo, Uganda and Burundi. With his background from seven years of studying Buddhism at the Tibetan Center in Hamburg/Germany, he is the author of the free eBook 'Keep the Focus – A Meditation Guide for Street Photographers'. Thomas is the CEO of the camera bag manufacturer Cosyspeed and lives with his family in Germany.
Links:
Website & Shop: www.cosyspeed.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cosyspeed/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosyspeed/ YouTube: http://bit.ly/2deEDcn
And The Winners Are...
Smile at Grand Central, NYC by Mel Rolleri
Nigel Brunsdon with this photograph of the (now ex) Canadian Minister of Health being comforted after being the target of a protest by groups saying the government isn't doing enough to prevent overdose deaths.
Next Photo Challenge: BOKEH (think Holiday lights!!!)
Capture Bokeh on the streets. Listen to the guideline on the show and enter your best shot before December 28 in the comments below. Good luck!
Book Pick:
Time of Time/WENDEZEIT by Herbert Piel
Hit The Streets 62: Photo Faves with Scott Wyden Kivowitz
Today my guest is photographer Scott Wyden Kivowitz and he shares his 'photo faves' with us. enjoy!
Read MoreHit The Streets 61: A Candid Conversation with Ibarionex Perello
This week on Hit The Streets, I invited my good friend, photographer, author and podcaster extraordinaire: Ibarionex Perello. Enjoy!
Read MoreHit The Streets 60: Travel Hacks With The Thrifty Traveler
This week, my guest is Jared Kamrowski, founder of The Thrifty Traveler,. Jared shares valuable tips to make your dream trip come true just a little faster. Enjoy!
Read MoreHit The Streets 59 ~ Dumb Things Photographers Do with Guest Host Bjorn Moerman
This week I invited my good friend Bjorn Moerman on the show. The idea for the topic of the show came about when we met in Paris last spring and started sharing the dumbest things we’ve done as photographers.
A few weeks ago I reached out to you, the audience, to share your experiences as well and that’s what we talk about today!
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