Welcome to a new Q&A and Photo Challenge episode. Guest co-host Chantal Mougel answer listener questions about adding a title to your photographs and doing research before hitting the streets of a new city. We announce the winners of the last photo challenge and announce a new one.
Read MoreHit The Streets 88: David Julian on Photographing in Unfamiliar Cultures
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Photo Stories II - June 1st, 2018: Get an intimate insight into Valerie's thought and creative process from visualization to capture as she takes you on a photo walk through a series of photographs. Why did she choose B&W over color? What aperture and why? What was the intent behind the choice of a focal point? And much more...
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Summary
In this episode of hit The Streets, Valerie invited Seattle based photographer David Julian back on the show. You may remember our conversation on HTS 54 about photographing Burning Man. This week, David talks about ways to handle cultural barriers and avoid faux-pas when photographing the streets of the world. Enjoy!
Biography
I'm a photographer, illustrator, educator and speaker based in Seattle. Thirty years ago, I never set out to be a photographer, preferring to reserve image making for personal expression and explorations. After years of corporate work, I now divide my time between editorial assignments, cultural travel workshops, personal projects, and education. I discovered my passion for teaching and guiding in 2001, and now lead workshops for Maine Media Workshops, The Santa Fe Workshops, Anderson Ranch Arts Center and Un-Cruise, and private cultural tours in Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Canada, Europe, Cuba and recently India.
Over the years my work and interviews have appeared in Communication Arts, PRINT, NY Times, LA Times, Islands, Outside, National Geographic Traveler, Audubon, Rangefinder, Outdoor Photographer, Digital Photo Pro, Fujilove, and in other arts media. I am a Fuji-X Delegate photographer and enjoy helping others develop vision and skills to reach their creative goals. I continue developing new projects and tours, and invite connections with like-minded photo adventurers across the planet.
I’m leading “Beyond Lucky: The Art of Intentional Travel and Street Photography" workshop in July at Maine Media Workshops, “Culture and Light in Sri Lanka” in November and “The Art and Soul of Eastern Cuba” in December.
On my first trip to India, I arrived without expectations; only curiosity and intentions. As I journeyed throughout Rajasthan and Varanasi, I discovered a generosity of spirit and daily surprises that I will never forget. My goal, as always, is to convey that feeling of discovery in my photographs.
Links to David's Work
Web: DavidJulian.com
Blog: Notes from a Creative Soul
Workshops: Cultural Travel and Street Photography Workshops
Related photography: Rajasthan & Varanasi, People of India, Kushti Wrestlers
Facebook: Facebook.com/DavidJulianPhotographicArts
Facebook Group: Art of Travel and Street Photography
Instagram: Instagram.com/davidjulianphotography
Examples of David's Work
Hit The Streets 87: Walter Rothwell on Documentary Photography, Street work, Competitions, Cats and More...
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Photo Stories II - June 1st, 2018: Get an intimate insight into Valerie's thought and creative process from visualization to capture as she takes you on a photo walk through a series of photographs. Why did she choose B&W over color? What aperture and why? What was the intent behind the choice of focal point? And much more...
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Episode Summary
This week I am pleased to share with you a conversation with UK based photographer Walter Rothwell. Enjoy our conversation as we talk about documentary photography, street work, competitions, cats and more...
Biography
My name is Walter Rothwell, I am an internationally published and exhibited documentary and street photographer based in the UK. My work is about moments in life, always real, never staged and shot on black and white film. I will admit to having a soft spot for photographing animals, they are a constant theme throughout my work, being a challenge and a joy to work with and impossible to predict! In 2015 I co-founded the Street Photography International Collective.
Links to Walter's Work
https://www.instagram.com/walter_rothwell/
Examples of Walter's Work
Hit The Streets 86: Photo Faves with Fokko Muller
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Photo Stories II - June 1st, 2018: Get an intimate insight into Valerie's thought and creative process from visualization to capture as she takes you on a photo walk through a series of photographs. Why did she choose B&W over color? What aperture and why? What was the intent behind the choice of focal point? And much more...
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Summary
Today my guest is photographer Fokko Muller and he shares his 'photo faves' with us, enjoy!
Biography
"I am a Dutch photographer with a special interest in street photography. Street photography changed my way of looking into the world. I like being on the streets, seeing the interaction between people and hearing the fragments of their conversations.
I enjoy showing people in their daily environment. I like you to take a closer look and wonder what is happening. Sometimes I want to make you smile. My photos are always made with respect for the subject.
I teach street photography workshops, I give lectures on street photography and I published my photo book The Street.
I am an official Olympus Visionary and owner of www.straatfotografie.nl
The best thing about street photography is that you walk out the door and never know what you bring home in your camera."
Links to Fokko's Work
Website: http://www.fokkomuller.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fokkomuller
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fokkomuller/
Faves
Books:
Accessory:
Samples of Fokko's Street Work
Hit The Streets 85: A Passion for the Craft with Damien Lovegrove
This week on Hit The Streets, British photographer Damien Lovegrove shares his amazing journey from cameraman at the BBC to photographer and educator. I truly enjoyed this conversation and Damien's drive and passion for the craft, and I am confident that you will listen to it more than once.
Read MoreHit The Streets 84: Q&A and Photo Challenge
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This week my guest co-host is Ugo Cei. We answer questions about ways to remain inconspicuous on the streets and focal lengths. We announce the winners of the last photo challenge and announce a new one and much, much more!
Guest co-host bio
Ugo Cei is a passionate professional travel photographer and an educator who helps photography enthusiasts sharpen their skills, so that they can take amazing pictures. He does this in various ways. First of all, by providing a wealth of free content on his website, articles, eBooks, and tutorials.
He designs and leads photography tours and workshops on location around the world, including Italy (Venice, Tuscany, Cinque Terre, Milan), Greece, Scotland, and Oman. His students and guest think he’s patient, knowledgeable and always willing to share what he knows.
He co-hosts and publishes a weekly podcast about travel photography, The Traveling Image Makers. Every week, they pick the brains of famous and not-so-famous travel photographers to learn what it means to travel for the love of photography and photograph for the love of travel. He loves to travel, having visited almost 50 countries, and to show the beauty of the world and its inhabitants to everybody. He thinks his is really an amazing planet we live on and every place and every culture possesses beauty that deserves to be shown.
Website: https://ucphoto.me
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The Traveling Image Makers: http://ttim.photo
Q&A
Do you have any tips to help yourself 'invisible' to shoot that candid moment? I live in a fairly small location so it isn't really possible to merge in to the crowd locally - thought you might have some tips for the unobtrusive use of the camera to assist. Betsy Dougherty
You use 23mm exclusively. Do you feel that focal length is preferable to 35mm for street work? I am considering trading the 35 for a 23. Then I think the 35 was relatively inexpensive and I should keep it for close-in portraiture and get the 23 as well. I value your opinion, especially since I don't generally collect lenses. Keep up the great podcasts and guests! Michael
And the winners are...
Dennis Linden and Eric Kidwell. They will both receive an ebook of their choice from our friends at RockyNook.com
Next Challenge: Creative Framing
Listen to the show and enter your best shot in the comment section below before May 24. Good luck!
Book Pick
Announcements
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Valerie's next webinar: How to capture awesome silhouettes
Samples of creative framing in street photography by Valerie Jardin:
Hit The Streets 83: Case Study 3: Preparing Files for Printing
This week is a new Case Study episode. Alison Tinson submitted the case via email a few weeks ago about preparing her files to send them to the printer. I asked our good friends at WHCC to help us solve some of the mysteries of printing. Jed Taufer volunteered to take part in the conversation and answer our questions from sRGB color space to color calibration, from print size to paper selection... Take a listen and I think you will be less intimidated next time you send your files to the printer.
Read MoreHit The Streets 82: The Inspiration Photo Scrapbook with Patrick La Roque
This week I'm having a conversation with my friend Patrick a Roque from Montreal, Canada. We talk about inspiration, visual memory, medium format, snow and more...
Read MoreHit The Streets 81: Today's Special with Jeff Rothstein
This week, my guest is Jeff Rothstein. Jeff has been photographing NYC for nearly 50 years. He’s witnessed and photographed many key historical and political events and the ever changing city scapes. But most of all, he recorded moments of everyday life which are, in my opinion, what makes street photography so important and valuable.
Read MoreHit The Streets 80: Promenade Moments with Pia Parolin
My guest today is Pia Parolin. She was on the French Riviera, on the evening of 14 July 2016, when a truck was deliberately driven into crowds of people celebrating Bastille Day on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. The horrible event resulted in the deaths of 86 people and the injury of over 450 others.
Although she would never look at the famous promenade the same again, she decided to document happier days again and started a series called Promenade Moments.
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