Street Shots Photography Podcast
Join photographers Antonio M. Rosario and Ward Rosin for tips and insights that will take your photography to the next level. Topics range from candid street photography to nature and landscapes, as the hosts reflect on lessons learned and provide practical advice you can immediately apply to your own photography. The podcast also features interviews with working photographers.
Episodes
Tri-X. It's Easy!
“A camera didn’t make a great picture any more than a typewriter wrote a great novel.”
— Peter Adams
“It’s not when you press the shutter, but why you press the shutter.”
— Mary Ellen Mark
In this episode, Antonio and Ward dig into what makes a photograph worth stopping for in the first place. Antonio shares how teaching a small photography class pushed him to focus less on perfect images
Art of Darkness
"In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present."
- Francis Bacon
"Character, like a photograph, develops in darkness."
- Yousuf Karsh
In this episode, Antonio and Ward welcome back Australian photographer Gavin Libotte for a wide-ranging conversation about street photography, travel, sequencing, and the pull of printed work.
Gavin talks about photographing Japan with h
This Year's Model
"You are responsible for every part of your image, even the parts you’re not interested in."
"Take a look at what you’re looking at."
-- Jay Maisel
In this episode, Ward steps into unfamiliar territory at a fashion photography event sponsored by Sony and The Camera Store. Instead of simply making the same model pictures as everyone else, he falls back on what he knows: treating the whole thing
The Middle of Somewhere
"I can’t seem to get enough of the ‘highway stuff,’ and the fascination of what may be around the next corner makes the whole trip worthwhile."
-- Edgar Praus
"Travel becomes a strategy for accumulating photographs."
-- Susan Sontag
In this episode, Antonio and Ward talk about how photographs begin to change when they’re placed next to one another. A quick exercise from Antonio’s class, using t
Strangers on a Frame
In this episode, Antonio introduces the work of Latvian photographer Inta Ruka, whose quiet, direct portraits have completely pulled him in. Her photographs may appear simple at first, but the longer Antonio and Ward sit with them, the more stories and visual relationships begin to emerge. What matters most is the connection behind the pictures: Ruka uses the camera as a passport into people’s li
Star Spangled Stampede
"I take photographs in my neighborhood. I think that mysterious things happen in familiar places. We don’t always need to run to the other end of the world."
-- Saul Leiter
"There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment."
-- Robert Frank
In this midsummer episode, Antonio talks about returning to Seward, Nebraska, for the Fourth of July and giving himself one simple
The Thing Itself
"Anything that excites me for any reason, I will photograph; not searching for unusual subject matter, but making the commonplace unusual."
-- Edward Weston
"I see no reason for recording the obvious."
-- Edward Weston
In this episode, Antonio and Ward talk about Fujifilm cameras, autofocus, and film simulations. Antonio shares his frustration after missing bird photographs because the autofocu
Not His Last Rodeo
"Sometimes the simplest pictures are the hardest to get."
– Neil Leifer
“I never have taken a picture I’ve intended. They’re always better or worse.”
– Diane Arbus
In this episode, Antonio talks about getting ready for his upcoming six-week class, The Narrative Lens, at Southeast Community College. That leads to a discussion about teaching photography, helping new photographers build confidence,
Remaining Mind
"Stare. It is the way to educate your eye, and more."
-- Walker Evans
"I am at war with the obvious."
-- William Eggleston
In this episode, Antonio and Ward talk about how photography often grows out of ordinary days, familiar routines, and the small things that catch our attention when we are willing to stay open to them. The conversation moves through weather, travel, flea markets, rodeos,
Where The Mild Things Are
"All the technique in the world doesn’t compensate for the inability to notice."
-- Elliott Erwitt
"Beauty is in the commonplace."
-- Cig Harvey
In this episode of Street Shots, Antonio and Ward talk through the strange little photographic droughts that happen when life gets busy, energy runs low, and the camera starts to feel less like a calling and more like one more thing to carry. Ward retur
Something Ordinary This Way Comes
"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place."
- Elliott Erwitt
"There's nothing more extraordinary than reality."
- Mary Ellen Mark
In this episode, Antonio and Ward talk about photographing ordinary things: streets, buildings, objects, empty places, and quiet scenes that may not seem important at first glance but begin to carry mean
Fly Me To The Moon
"...photography is made essentially of time. I often think that what we show is a point in time, more than a window onto space."
-- Frank Horvat
"The camera can’t see space. It sees surfaces. People see space, which is much more interesting."
-- David Hockney
In this episode, Antonio and Ward begin with a tactile return to photography’s older rhythms as Antonio talks about rediscovering and shoot
Prints Charming
"When you make a print, you are making an art object. You can’t hang a scan on the wall."
- George Tice
"One of these days, I'm going to publish a book of all the pictures I did not take. It is going to be a huge hit."
- René Burri
In this episode, Antonio and Ward focus on printing as a way of bringing photographs off the screen and into physical form. Using their recent conversation with Gavi
The Future Is Bright: A Conversation with Gavin Libotte
"When I play music, I see images. When I make images, I often hear music."
"Wonder is not a property of childhood but a function of attention.”
-- Gavin Libotte
In this episode, Antonio and Ward mark their 250th show by talking with Australian photographer Gavin Libotte, whose path back into photography took a long detour through graphic design, music, teaching, and family life before street phot
The Puck Stops Here
"The more pictures you see, the better you are as a photographer”.
- Robert Mapplethorpe
"It’s a weird combination that makes a great picture. It’s a complete mystery to me."
- Alec Soth
In this episode, Antonio and Ward talk about recent exhibitions, photobooks, and the ongoing evolution of their work. Ward shares his experience seeing large Fred Herzog prints in person and describes the impac
In Mood We Trust
“Your photography is a record of your living, for anyone who really sees.”
– Paul Strand
"We are judged, not by the photographs we take, but by the photographs we show."
– Ted Grant
In this episode, Antonio and Ward move from recent shoots into a thoughtful conversation about what photographers are really responding to when they raise the camera. Antonio shares his growing excitement around ast
The Boredom Identity
"The Chinese have a theory that you pass through boredom into fascination and I think it's true."
― Diane Arbus
“If only we could pull out our brain and use only our eyes.”
― Pablo Picasso
In this episode, Antonio and Ward talk about what happens when your photography starts to feel flat, and why boredom isn’t always a bad thing. They kick around the idea that boredom can be a signal to slow down
The Camera Also Rises
"Passion is in all great searches and is necessary to all creative endeavors."
― W. Eugene Smith
“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.”
― Scott Adams
In this first episode of 2026, Antonio and Ward ease into the new year by talking about making physical photo objects and what it feels like to see work finally leave the screen. Ward shares the expe
The Slow and The Serious
"Don't shoot what it looks like. Shoot what it feels like."
– Unknown/Commonly Attributed
“I am not interested in shooting new things – I am interested to see things new.”
– Ernst Haas
In this year-end episode of Street Shots, Antonio and Ward take some time to reflect on the past year and how their photography has been shaped by it. They talk about recent projects, photo books that
Much Ado About Motion
"It’s a weird combination that makes a great picture. It’s a complete mystery to me."
-- Alec Soth
"A portrait isn’t a fact but an opinion—an occasion rather than a truth."
-- Richard Avedon
In this episode, Antonio and Ward reflect on the recent passing of Martin Parr, talking through what they’ve long admired about his work, his move from black-and-white to color, his time at Magnum, and the
Cheap Camera, Good Price
"Film has no place in the modern world of fast paced motorsport photography".
"My job is amazing. But it isn't always fun."
-- Jamey Price
Ward and Antonio chat with motorsport photographer Jamey Price about his unexpected path from riding racehorses to shooting some of the biggest racing events in the world. Jamey talks about the long, hectic days covering endurance races, the fun and chaos
15 Minutes of Frame
"Celebrities provide an escape from the mundane. They are photographed so we can worship them—so they are worthy of our worship."
-- David LaChapelle
"A photographic portrait is a picture of someone who knows he is being photographed."
-- Richard Avedon
In this episode Antonio and Ward take on the world of celebrity portraiture — from the classic work of masters like Irving Penn, Avedon, and Ka
Of Moose and Men
In this episode, Antonio, Ward, and their guest Dave Szweduik dive into the creative process behind Fujifilm “recipes”—custom in-camera film simulation settings—and what they reveal about each photographer’s way of seeing. Dave shares how he’s been using AI-assisted tools like ChatGPT to generate color and tone profiles inspired by the look of classic film photographers such as Joel Sternfeld. Wha
Shoot Happens, Then You Edit
In this episode, Ward reflects on photographing his nephew’s wedding with a street photographer’s mindset, describing how he avoided traditional posed shots in favor of authentic, in-the-moment captures. His approach, shaped by instinct and observation, gives listeners a look at how street techniques translate into event photography and how spontaneity can lead to stronger visual storytelling.
Ant
Viewing Hours with Ben Geier
In this episode of Street Shots, Antonio and Ward sit down with photographer Ben Geier to talk about his book Viewing Hours. Ben has been photographing America’s vanishing culture—storefronts, motels, neon signs, and old theaters—bringing a mix of punk DIY energy and design sensibility to the work. The conversation digs into the stories behind his road trips, the role of chance in catching the rig
Junk or Genius?
"The Kodak camera makes possible a collection of photographs which record the life of its owner and which increase in value each day that passes."
-- George Eastman
"Anything worth doing is worth doing to excess."
-- Edwin Land
In this episode, Antonio and Ward turn their attention to the endless pile of photographs that never make it past our phones. You know the ones—the cat sprawled on the c
State of a Fair
"There is nothing as mysterious as a fact clearly described."
-- Garry Winogrand
"When someone becomes aware of the camera, it becomes a different picture."
-- Robert Frank
In this episode, Ward shares his experiments with nighttime flash—slides, jackrabbits, and all the odd magic that comes with it—while Antonio talks about trying the same, even sneaking a few shots at Memorial Stadium. From t
Life in the Flash Lane
"Life is not significant details, illuminated by a flash, fixed forever. Photographs are."
- Susan Sontag
"I am forever chasing light. Light turns the ordinary into the magical."
- Trent Parke
In this episode, Antonio talks about visiting the Cass County Fair in Nebraska, using the trip as a chance to explore how he wants to approach photography in his new environment. Surrounded by the mix of
Color Me Muted
"In a good or successful color photograph, the picture's definition or meaning will somehow arise through the use of color”
"Photographs have always been convincing lies."
-- Joel Sternfeld
In this episode, Ward shares stories from his recent road trip to Saskatchewan, including a visit to a hometown dirt track race—a nostalgic return since his last visit in 1978. The conversation turns toward gr
Stranger in a Strange Lens
In this episode, Antonio and Ward talk about the challenge of photographing in new places. Antonio’s just moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and is still unpacking boxes, figuring out where to store his gear, and trying to spot what’s interesting to shoot in a much quieter environment than New York. He shares how different it feels to look for subjects like grain elevators, small-town architecture, or ev
A Husk Grows in Brooklyn
"Self-discovery through a camera? I am scared to look for fear of discovering how shallow my Self is!"
-- Minor White
"The voyage of discovery lies not in finding new landscapes but in finding new eyes."
-- Marcel Proust
Antonio checks in from Lincoln, Nebraska after making the big move from Brooklyn. He shares the details of packing his life into a neon pink moving truck, driving cross-countr
Pack to the Future
"In each place I have travelled, I have used my camera as an extension of my memory."
-- Teju Cole
"In photography and in life, always look for the light, if you don’t see it, bring it."
John Waire
In this episode, Antonio records from Brooklyn for the last time before his big move to Nebraska. It’s a reflective and unscripted conversation, touching on the chaos of packing, the emotional weigh
Great Expectations
"The limitations of photography are in yourself, for what we see is only what we are."
-- Ernst Haas
"A photographic portrait is a picture of someone who knows he is being photographed."
-- Richard Avedon
In this episode, Ward opens with a deep dive into his Lightroom library, explaining how “hunting” for decisive moments differs from “fishing” for happy accidents—and proving the point with
Depth of Feel
"Photography is truth. The cinema is truth 24 times per second."
-- Jean-Luc Godard
"What use is having a great depth of field, if there is not an adequate depth of feeling?"
-- W. Eugene Smith
In this episode, Antonio and Ward catch up amid packing tape and camping plans. Antonio talks through the experience of unearthing old cameras—including a pair of Olympus XAs he didn’t even realize h
The Good Stuff Takes Time
"It’s more important for a photographer to have very good shoes, than to have a very good camera."
-- Sebastiao Salgado
"I met somebody at the gallery. And he said to me, I own a photograph of yours. And when I get up in the morning, I look at it and it makes me happy. And I thought that was very nice. It meant I wasn't completely useless."
-- Saul Leiter
Antonio kicks off this episode with a wal
The Traveling Wilburys
"I do not try to find myself in what I 'shoot,' but perhaps I want to see the position of the world I am in."
-- Daido Moriyama
"Often while traveling with a camera we arrive just as the sun slips over the horizon of a moment, too late to expose film, only time enough to expose our hearts."
-- Minor White
In this episode, Antonio and Ward catch up and talk about the trips they each took recently.
The Pigeon
"I don't come as a photographer. I come as a friend."
-- Alfred Eisenstaedt
"I didn't decide to be a photographer; I just happened to fall into it."
-- Berenice Abbott
With Ward heading off to Japan, he and Antonio hand the mic to their friend Keith Goldstein for this special episode. Keith takes over hosting duties and turns the tables by interviewing Antonio during a walk along NYC’s High Lin
Weapon of Choice
"You know, the camera is not meant just to show misery."
"The subject matter is so much more important than the photographer."
-- Gordon Parks
In this episode of Street Shots, Antonio and Ward dive into the life and legacy of the iconic photographer Gordon Parks. They explore his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Fort Scott, Kansas, to becoming one of the most celebrated photographers
Typologies Redux
Antonio opens this month’s episode with a personal message explaining that it’s going to be a rerun instead of a new show. After losing his beloved cat of 19 years, Eddie, Antonio just wasn’t in the right headspace to record. He shares how much Eddie meant to both him and his late wife, and why saying goodbye was so tough.
For the rerun, Antonio picks a special episode from October 2022, when
A Day at the Races
Walk up to sentimentality but don’t become it.
-- Larry Sultan
If you like something that someone is doing, tell them!
-- Todd Hido
In this episode, Antonio kicks things off with a hands-on review of the Fujifilm X-M5, a compact, feature-packed mirrorless camera that’s quickly become a favorite. He shares his impressions after testing it during the Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinatown, hig
A Manhatta State of Mind
"The artist's world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep."
"I think of myself as an explorer who has spent his life on a long voyage of discovery."
-- Paul Strand
In this episode of Street Shots, Antonio chats with guest co-host Keith Goldstein about the changing world of stock photography and Keith’s book projects. Keith
Need Some R&R
"I've learned over the years not to make big decisions based on short-term emotions because feelings aren't facts and they will pass or at least change.”
"Give yourself permission to begin again."
-- Sean Tucker
In this first episode of 2025, Antonio and Ward discuss what keeps the creativity alive when the motivation runs on low. Of course, revisiting older work, like photo shoots or journ
Stuff That Stuck
“Which of my photographs is my favorite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow.”
– Imogen Cunningham
"Life is my subject matter."
– Trent Parke
Happy New Year, Everyone!
So, in this end-of-year episode, Antonio and Ward just sit down and have a really thoughtful, easygoing chat about everything that stuck with them over the past year—photographers who left an impression, creative shifts in their ow
"Distant Presence"
Antonio and Ward kick off this episode of Street Shots by chatting about some recent photography finds. Ward got his hands on a Godox Lux Junior flash, a small, retro-style unit that’s easy to use and sparks creative fun. Antonio talks about his latest book pick, Segregation Story by Gordon Parks, praising the powerful color photos that vividly depict segregation in America. Ward also discovered E
Color Voice
In this episode, Antonio and Ward explore the idea of a “color voice” in photography—a personal and intentional use of color that can shape a photographer’s visual identity. They discuss how color choices can influence the emotional impact of an image, creating a mood or enhancing the story being told. From vibrant, high-contrast palettes to more subtle, muted tones, they examine how photograph
The Frame That Time Forgot
“When I photograph, what I’m really doing is seeking answers to things.” -- Wynn Bullock
“If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting stuff.” -- Jim Richardson
In this episode, Antonio and Ward reflect on photography’s unique role in preserving memories and stories. They discuss the importance of visual media literacy, highlighting how critical it is to go bey
Uneasy Street
"Serendipity plays an enormous role in my work. I create the possibilities for accidents to happen."
-- Robbert Flick
"I’m very interested in the uncanny and a way to find something mysterious or terrible within everyday life."
-- Gregory Crewdson
In this episode, Antonio and Ward start, as usual, by discussing recent book acquisitions, including books received by Antonio, such as “Sons of
Mark Our Words
"What I'm always trying to do is to make a picture that goes beyond a story."
"If you can shoot on the street, you can shoot anything."
-- Mary Ellen Mark
In this episode, Antonio and Ward begin with some "light" conversation about the aurora making a rare appearance in New York. Antonio reflects on the quiet satisfaction of finally catching a glimpse, even though his neighbors’ iPhones seemed
Cloudy with a Chance of Grain
"...talking about pictures as though you could tell anybody how to take good ones is nuts. Pictures are given, not taken."
-- Robert Adams
"The work of a photographer is to reveal hidden things."
-- Matt Black
In this episode, Antonio and Ward kick things off by comparing the new iPhone camera to Fujifilm gear, debating whether the latest upgrades really make a difference for serious shooters.
Bookworms and Shutterbugs
"Photography books often have titles like The Photographer’s Eye or The Vision of So and So or Seeing Photographs — as if photographers didn’t have minds, only eyes."
-- Duane Michals
“A book is like a piece of music; it has a beginning and an end, but what happens in between is up to you.”
-- Stephen Shore
In this episode, Antonio talks about connecting with his new Fujifilm X100VI camera duri
The Maier Effect
"Don't tell your parents where we went”
“I’m sort of a spy,”
― Vivian Maier
In this episode, Ward and Antonio start off by diving into Ward's recent exploration of minimalist photography. Ward shares how he has been capturing everyday objects—like cars and sheds—using his phone camera in black and white. His focus is on the "thinginess" of these mundane subjects, turning them into striking imag
Circles of Confusion
"For me, vision is an intelligent form of thought."
-- Andreas Gursky
“Creativity is contagious, pass it on.”
– Albert Einstein
In this episode, Antonio and Ward start with reflections on the changing seasons and how it influences their photography experiences. They transition into a discussion about the nuances of teaching Lightroom, where Antonio shares how he successfully engaged his stude
Scenes Seen and Unseen
"I’m ready to surrender into the idea that we’re all connected, and that I need to be of service somehow."
"The way we see things changes them, and the things we see change us."
-- Gino Miele
In this episode, Antonio and Ward welcome Gino Miele for an in-depth conversation about the delicate balance between being fully present in a moment and capturing it through photography. Gino shares his expe
211 in Progress
In this episode, Ward kicks things off by sharing his experiences at the Calgary Stampede, a massive fair and rodeo. He talks about using his new camera gear, including his trusty Fujifilm X-E3 with a 23mm lens for wide shots and the new Fuji X-S20 with a 50mm lens for more detailed portraits. Ward explains how he uses the 23mm lens for capturing groups of people in candid moments and the 50mm le
Success 20
"I believe photographers should shoot what they want, not shoot what they get."
- Roberto Valenzuela
"Skill in photography is acquired by practice and not by purchase."
- Percy W. Harris
In this episode, Antonio dives into a bit of a rant about AI in photo editing, expressing his mixed feelings. He appreciates the convenience these tools offer but worries they’re stripping away the auth
The Saldinger Chronicles
"Photographers, like all artists, choose their medium because it allows them the most fully truthful expression of their vision. Other ways are relatively imprecise and incomplete. . . . "
- Robert Adams
In this episode, Antonio and Ward sit down with their guest (and follower of the show), Jeffrey Saldinger. Jeffrey, who started as a painter, shares his artistic journey and how he eventually f
Spatial Awareness
"When I use the camera, I often feel like I know something of the people or places I come in contact with."
- Christophe Agou
"No place is boring, if you've had a good night's sleep and have a pocket full of unexposed film."
- Robert Adams
In this episode, Antonio and Ward discuss Gerald Undone’s recent YouTube video, which critiques how camera reviewers should approach their work. They talk
Against the Grain
"The grain in film is something I crave. It adds a layer of truth and rawness."
- Wim Wenders
“It's like a fingerprint on every image."
- Anton Corbijn
In this episode, Antonio and Ward dive into some new photography gear and fascinating image-making techniques. Antonio kicks things off by sharing info about the new Fotodiox GFX stitching adapter for 4x5 cameras. He discusses the possibilit
Limelight
"The wonderful thing about photography is that it's a solo act. It's just me and the camera." - Jessica Lange
"The common denominator is that we all want to make something beautiful, something relatable, something we can look at and say, 'Shit! Yeah, man. That turned out better than I thought." - Jeff Bridges
In this episode, Antonio and Ward discuss a quirky event Ward attended where a reco
Dynamic Duo
"What is a photograph? For me, a fragment of quick-silver, a lucid dream, a scribbled note from the subconscious to be deciphered, perhaps, over years. It is a monologue trying to become a conversation, an offering, an alibi, a salute."
-- Eva Rubinstein
In this episode, Antonio vividly shares his recent experience of photographing the recent eclipse. He details the use of a new filter and the
Fuzzy Logic
"If you look carefully at life, you see blur. Shake your hand. Blur is part of life."
-- William Klein
"Do not mistake sharpness for truth."
-- Peter Henry Emerson
In this episode, Antonio and Ward embark on an enlightening discussion about starting a photography collective. Drawing from their experience in building their own photography group, they provide invaluable tips and advice on the imp
Empathy
"The instance of photographing, instead of creating a distance, is a moment of clarity and emotional connection for me."
-- Nan Goldin
"I've never made any picture, good or bad, without paying for it in emotional turmoil."
-- W. Eugene Smith
In this episode, Antonio and Ward kick things off with some easygoing chat about history and pop culture, setting a laid-back vibe. Things quickly get more
Shhhhhhhhhh!
"Reality is the intuition and the imagination and the quiet voice inside my head that says: isn’t that extraordinary?"
-- Duane Michals
"In my years of photography I have learned that many things can be sensed, seen, shaped or resolved in a realm of quiet…"
-- Paul Caponigro
In this episode, Antonio and Ward delve into the transformative role of silence in photography, illustrating how it bolst
Snap Together
"Do this work not for yourself... Do it for the greater purpose of others, our collective humanity."
-- John Stanmeyer
"Reaching a 'creative' state of mind thru positive action is considered preferable to waiting for 'inspiration'."
-- Minor White
In this episode, Antonio and Ward dive deep into the heart of photography communities, sharing tales from "Beers and Cameras" and "Coffees and Camera
Two Hundred!
"We photographers are nothing but a pack of crooks, thieves and voyeurs. We are to be found everywhere we are not wanted; we betray secrets that were never entrusted to us; we spy shamelessly on things that are not our business; And end up the hoarders of a vast quantity of stolen goods."
-- Brassai
In this milestone 200th episode of the Street Shots Photography Podcast, Antonio and Ward are jo
Walk in the Parke
"Photography is a discovery of life which makes you look at things you’ve never looked at before."
"You walk around at times thinking the whole world is a painting. Light is my work."
-- Trent Parke
In this first episode of 2024, Antonio and Ward explore the profound and enigmatic world of Trent Parke, a master of black and white photography. The discussion transcends a mere overview of Pa
Prequel Sequel
"I use photography to help me explain my experiences to myself."
-- Duane Michals
"A picture should be looked at - not talked about."
-- Elliott Erwitt
In this final episode of 2023, Antonio and Ward warmly reminisce about the year. Antonio talks about his new interest in fountain pens, linking it to his love for photography and the therapeutic act of journaling, reflecting on how these activi
Pensive
"I am forever chasing light. Light turns the ordinary into the magical."
"I use photography as a way to help me understand why I am here. The camera helps me to see."
Trent Parke
In this solo episode, Antonio shares his recent foray into the world of fountain pens and notebooks, a hobby sparked by previous discussions on photo journaling and “Photomancy.” This new interest, while initially
Photomancy
"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration."
-- Ansel Adams
"My photography is a reflection, which comes to life in action and leads to meditation."
-- Abbas Attar
The episode kicks off with a discussion about renowned photographer Larry Fink, whose recent passing left Antonio and Ward with a sense of regret for not exploring his extensive body o
Neighborhood Watch
"I take photographs in my neighborhood. I think that mysterious things happen in familiar places. We don’t always need to run to the other end of the world."
-- Saul Leiter
“Photos are a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.”
-- Katie Thurmes
In this episode, Antonio and Ward delve into the nuances of capturing their local neighborhoods, with Ward sharing his outing in downtown Calgary and
Content Torment
"By the precision of their instrument, by the very mechanical limitations of shutter, lens, and film, they are invested with credibility; simple honesty will render to their pictures the dignity of fact."
- Roy Stryker
In this episode, Antonio kicks off with a vivid recount of a rain-soaked photo walk and shares an exciting update on an upcoming event. Ward opens up about a personal project turne
Fall Zeitgeist
On this episode, Antonio reminisced about his recent photo showcase, set against a brick backdrop that brought his images to life. Mark Reierson's touch made the difference in the arrangement. The chat soon hinted at future engagements, notably an artist talk and an exciting zine collaboration.
Ward and Antonio's joint Street Shots zine, "Line of Sight," celebrates a collaboration of street phot
Show Biz
In this episode, Antonio revisits his 2016-2017 street photography and discusses the evolution of his perspective, while Ward stresses the importance of understanding an artist's context. As Antonio prepares for an exhibit at the Blue Star Parlor in Brooklyn, recounting his innovative plans to use foam spacers and adhesive strips to display prints on brick walls. The duo also deliberates over exh
Store Front
Antonio and Ward dive into the vibrant pages of James and Karla Murray's new book "Store Front NYC: Photographs of the City's Independent Shops, Past and Present" on this episode of Street Shots. The Murrays recount their serendipitous journey, starting from documenting the graffiti art scene in the late '90s to capturing the rapid transformations of NYC's iconic mom-and-pop stores. The book, a t
Class Shots & Salsa Pots
In the latest episode with Ward and Antonio, the duo dives into a variety of topics, from Ward's annual salsa-making tradition to Antonio's struggles with bird photography. Antonio is hyped about the upcoming Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk and also explores a game-changing AI feature in Photoshop that's revolutionizing photo restoration and more.
When it comes to teaching photography, they shar
Walk the Talk
In this episode, Antonio shares an unexpected acknowledgement from a local during his morning walk, spotlighting his growing local recognition as a photographer. He and Ward dive into their new Substack venture for sharing photography stories and insights. Antonio discusses challenges and a new perspective he gained while using the Viltrox 75mm lens for street photography in New York City.
Meanwh
Compose Yourself
In this episode, Antonio and Ward discuss recent updates, with Antonio revealing that he recently came down with COVID. He also shares his newfound love for creating photo zines using Blurb. Ward speaks about his latest book purchase, "The Workers" by Lee Friedlander from Steidl Publishing. Intrigued by Ward's choice, Antonio decides to be a copycat and orders the same book, along with another on
Read and Stampede
In this episode, Antonio eagerly delves into his latest photography book finds. A neighbor gifts him a captivating book on Bresson from a local street library. Both Ward and Antonio touch on a newly published book called "The Things You Wanted to Say But Never Did" by Giloy Concepcion—a unique photo journal designed to process emotions through prompts. Motivations behind the photos spark their in
Through the Looking Glass
In a laid-back chat, Ward and Antonio delve into two topics. First, they explore the process of curating photos for Antonio’s upcoming show, sharing tips on creating a flow and narrative. They stress the importance of capturing the details while considering the bigger picture. Trusting instincts and avoiding overthinking is a key aspect of curation. The conversation then shifts to street photog
Bucking the Norm
Antonio and Ward discuss the recent announcement by Apple about their VisionPro headset, which offer spatial computing and a mix of augmented reality and virtual reality experiences. Antonio expresses his skepticism in the immersive photography capabilities of the headset, which can capture images in 3D and provide a unique viewing experience. He compares the headset to a scene from a movie calle
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