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- Yesterday57 min
James Choi: What Street Photographers Can Learn from an Independent Filmmaker
What can street photographers learn from an independent filmmaker? Quite a lot, it turns out. In this episode of the Street Photography Magazine Podcast, we sit down with filmmaker and professor James Choi, whose recent return to South Korea after nearly five decades inspired both a feature film and a striking body of street photography. Discovered through Trope Publishing, James brings a unique perspective to photography, one shaped by years of visual storytelling through cinema. We talked about how filmmaking and street photography overlap, why simplicity often leads to stronger work (and why keeping things simple can be a challenge), and how creative limitations can become your greatest advantage. Along the way, James shares thoughtful insights on: • Returning to his birthplace after 46 years • Photographing the feeling of a place rather than simply documenting it • Why authentic art requires vulnerability • How simplifying your gear and your process can help you grow faster • Lessons filmmakers and photographers can learn from one another • Independent film recommendations that every visual storyteller should see
- 2 weeks ago45 min
Kantaya New on Balancing Street & Conceptual Photography
Watch on YouTube This month’s podcast guest might surprise you. Most street photographers thrive on unpredictability. They head out with a camera, trust their instincts, and let the world unfold in front of them. Kantaya New does that. She also spends days, sometimes weeks, carefully planning conceptual photographs where every element is intentional. On paper, those two approaches couldn’t be more different. But as you’ll hear in this conversation, each one has made her better at the other. Kantaya, who is also a newly minted X-Creator with Fujifilm, joins Bob Patterson and me to talk about balancing street photography with conceptual work, using humor to explore serious subjects, and why some of her most personal projects have resonated with complete strangers. One of my favorite moments is hearing how her husband became the reluctant star of her ongoing series A Modern Day Affair, and the lengths she has to go to keep him motivated during shoots. If you’re looking for a conversation about creativity, curiosity, and finding your own voice as a photographer, I think you’ll really enjoy this one. A Selection of Kantaya’s Photos Outdoor Closet Backstage (2025) Long Wait (2021) <img decoding="async" width="896" height="1300"
- 3 weeks ago35 min
Sandra Cattaneo Adorno: You Have More Potential Than You Think
When Sandra Catanio Adorno picked up a camera for the first time, she was 60 years old. She had no photography background, no formal training, and by her own admission, took "horrible" photographs at first. But a workshop with Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb sparked something that would completely reshape the way she experienced the world. Today, Sandra is an internationally recognized street photographer, the author of four acclaimed photobooks, and the creator of a stunning solo exhibition at the 61st Venice Biennale. Before we even began recording, Sandra insisted on giving me a tour of her exhibition. As she walked through shimmering silver prints, a fragmented mosaic, and fabric installations overlooking the canals of Venice, it became clear that her work isn't just about photographs. It's about curiosity, experimentation, and inviting people to see familiar things in new ways. In this conversation, we talk about discovering creativity later in life, collaborating with artists and publishers, new ways of seeing, and why Sandra believes we all have far more potential than we realize. Whether you've been making photographs for decades or are still waiting for the "right time" to begin, Sandra's story is a reminder that it's never too late to discover something that changes your life. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: WNIAYRXERNI7IJSK, DG8RDKJBNFDFSCWJ, 3C7DR8CJAKJYRS9J
- 4 weeks ago40 min
The Making of a Photo Book Course
Creating a photo book taught us far more than we ever expected. Creating a course about it taught us even more. In this episode, Bob Patterson interviews Street Photography Magazine publisher Ashley Riffo about the making of our new self-publishing photo book course. We talk about why the course exists, some of the challenges of book making & course making, the lessons we learned from publishing "Where the Streets Lead", and what we'd do differently next time. Along the way, Bob shares what he's been up to since retiring as SPM's publisher, offering up stories from his recent trip to Japan, a glimpse into his new Substack, "Beyond Street Photography", and reflections on creating a personal travel zine. We also share thoughtful feedback and advice from a few photographers who have self-published books includeing Craig Litten, Debby Cole, and Wayne Campbell. They all agree: Self-publishing a book is a lot of hard work, but totally worth it. If making a photo book has been sitting on your "someday" list, this conversation is for you. Learn more about our self-publishing photo book course: https://streetphotographymagazine.com/learn/ Read Bob's Substack: https://beyondstreetphotography.substack.com/ Guests: Craig Litten - https://www.craiglitten.com/ Deborah Cole - https://www.deborahcolephotography.com/ Wayne Campbell - https://www.acelebrationofdemonstration.com/ Subscribe for more conversations with photographers from around the world. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 4VJ8G2ENZ3NXC9BB, BY6JGQD8ZFZEZECP #streetphotography #streetphotomag #photographypodcast #photographyeducation
- Jun 19, 202650 min
Three Cities, Three Perspectives, One Creative Collaboration
In this episode of the Street Photography Magazine Podcast, Bob Patterson and Ashley Riffo sit down with the photographers behind Three Cities Photography: Christer Björkman (Sweden), Jane Dee (Scotland), and Kitty de Jong (Netherlands). They told us how what started as a conversation during a Peter Turnley workshop in Paris grew into a years-long creative collaboration spanning books, zines, newspapers, countries, and countless photography discussions.
- Jun 5, 20261h 19m
Why Photography Festivals Matter
In this special episode, Ashley Riffo explores that question by speaking with photographers who attended four very different events: Dublin Street Photography Festival, Raw Photo Fest, Eyes on Main Street, and Photo London. Along the way, conversations about exhibitions and portfolio reviews quickly turn into something deeper: community, inspiration, and the joy of meeting the people behind the photographs. Whether you've attended dozens of festivals or never been to one, this episode offers a glimpse into why photographers keep coming back year after year.
- May 22, 202653 min
Stories Beyond the Headlines with Nagamitsu Endo
Documentary photographer and filmmaker Nagamitsu Endo joins us to talk about storytelling, street photography, and the patience required to document real life honestly. Raised between Japan, New York, India, and Pakistan, Naga shares how growing up across cultures shaped his perspective as both an observer and storyteller. We discuss his years working in documentary television alongside Brent and Craig Renaud, the emotional process of editing documentary work, and why trust and empathy matter when photographing people. Naga also reflects on being mentored by renowned photographer Philip Perkis, shooting with a single lens, and the importance of persistence in both street photography and life. This episode explores documentary storytelling, human connection, and what it means to keep showing up with a camera, even when you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for yet.
- May 8, 202647 min
Michael O. Snyder: Why This? Why Now? Why You?
In this episode of the Street Photography Magazine podcast, Bob Patterson talks with documentary photographer, educator, and National Geographic contributor Michael O. Snyder. Michael shares how street photography became the foundation for his larger documentary practice, why place matters just as much as people in storytelling, and how photographers can pitch their work more effectively to editors and publications. They discuss the relationship between street photography and documentary photography, building long-term projects, photographing cultural heritage sites affected by climate change, and Michael’s new book Alleghenia: A Central Appalachian Folklore Anthology, a fourteen-year project preserving stories and traditions from Central Appalachia. From ancient flood systems in Petra to forgotten presidential statues in Virginia to oral histories from the mountains of Appalachia, this conversation is a reminder that meaningful stories are everywhere, you just have to start where you are. Topics covered: • Street photography as a gateway to documentary work • How to pitch photo stories to editors • Why place matters in visual storytelling • Working with National Geographic • Climate change and cultural heritage • Michael’s new book on Appalachian identity and folklore • Why the best stories often begin at home
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