Joshua Coombes is in the house! Take a listen as Josh joins me to talk about our #DoSomethingForNothing NYC-Paris photo exhibit at the Mpls Photo Center.
Read MoreHit The Streets 90: How I Fight Depression with Photography with Frank Meffert
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Street Photography... Color or B&W? Let's look at the pros and cons of color and B&W in street photography. How do you decide? With several examples, Valerie will help you put more intent in your photography. Whether you shoot raw or not, this webinar is designed to help you make the decision before you press the shutter as part of the creative process.
When: August 1st, 2018. If you cannot attend the webinar LIVE, you can stream it on your own time later as long as you are registered!
Summary
In this episode, German photographer Frank Meffert discusses how street photography in helping him deal with his depression on a daily basis. This is an important story worth sharing.
Biography
Frank is a full-time software engineer working for the German Air Traffic Control. He pleases his creative hemisphere with street photography whenever possible.
He sees beauty in abandoned and lonely urban sceneries. Loves the thrill of getting a good shot. Has a passion for the underground and is easily overwhelmed by any subway station on the planet!
Links to Frank's Work
Webpage: frankyboy.photography
Frank's collective: collateraleyes.com
https://www.collateraleyes.com/2018/05/23/how-to-fight-depression-with-photography/
https://www.collateraleyes.com/2018/05/18/one-day-one-door/
Examples of Frank's Work
Hit 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...
NOTE: If you cannot attend the webinar live, you can stream it on your own time later, but only if you reserve you register before the live version!
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 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 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.
Read MoreHit the Streets 78: The Wool Sock Project
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A few weeks ago, my good friend Joshua Coombes, founder of #DoSomethingForNothing, went to Anchorage Alaska to meet up with Mikey Huff, a young photographer who started a project called The Wool Sock Project. You all know how much I love those initiatives and I wanted to know a little more and reached out to Mikey who happened to be a podcast listener!
Bio
Mikey Huff is a photographer and founder of ‘The Wool Sock Project’ based in Anchorage, Alaska. Mikey began distributing care packages to those living on the streets across Alaska, which included a pair of wool socks to help combat the freezing temperatures. Mikey exchanged these for a conversation, documenting these moments through portrait images. Mikey's career path is carved by his curiosity for humans, he believes the best way to improve the world around you is to use your strengths to lift up the community around you.
Project
Serving the Anchorage homeless community, our intent is to help each individual we interact with in some small way, whether it be with our care packages (wool socks, gloves, food, hand warmers, etc…) or simply by shaking hands and sharing stories.
Links
woolsock.org - mikeyhuff.com - instagram.com/woolsockproject or /mikeyhuff
Hit The Streets 76: Dancers in the City with Omar Z Robles
This week I invited Omar Z Robles on the show. I had the chance to meet him a couple of times and co-host a photo walk with him in NYC in 2016. You’ve all seen his work with dancers. Today I invite you to get to know the man behind the lens and learn about the passion that fuels his creativity.
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