In this episode, John and Mark speak with fine art street photographer Mark Fearnley, who is based in London. Mark’s experimental photography draws heavily on negative space, shadows, strong lines and silhouettes and always includes a human element. His passion for photography has led him down the teaching path, and currently runs workshops in the UK, Europe and Asia. In this episode we discuss, among other things: How he came to photography through painting Why he doesn’t consider himself a street photographer The difficulty with selling street photography prints Mastering the fine art street selfie – and his shoe hack Why we waits for the perfect scene How he can nail a city in two days Follow Mark: Instagram Website

In this episode, John and Mark speak with Tokyo-based photographer Joel Pulliam. Joel is a photographer originally from Washington DC before moving to Tokyo, Japan. Joel is a member of the prestigious VoidTokyo Street Photography Collective and has featured in numerous exhibitions and publications. How Robert Frank's 'The Americans' kickstarted his street photography Photographing in Washington DC His photo projects in Tokyo Joining the Void Tokyo photography collective Follow Joel: Instagram Website

In this episode, John and Mark speak with Cambridge (United Kingdom) based photographer Craig Whitehead aka @SixStreetUnder. Craig’s work is candid, beautifully coloured and finished off with top shelf composition. Craig discusses, amongst other things: Fuji vs Sony. Which camera would you pick up? Who is Craig Whitehead and where did his photography journey start? Did he study / self-taught and resources available online? You have been labelled the new Saul Leiter, how do you feel being compared to other people? What defines “street photography”? Why are people so rigid within the genre? The benefits of being different. Craig’s iconic 2 kids of the swing and the story behind it The challenges shooting in Cambridge, staying creative and motivated If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your younger self? Can you make a living from photography? Did shooting Leica make you a better photographer? NFT’s & thoughts on AI images If you could go to any city in the world, where would you go? Where did the name Sixstreetunder come from Photographers mentioned in this podcast Josh Jackson Saul Leiter Ted Forbes Ernst Haas Jack Davison Joel Meyerowitz Follow Craig: Instagram Website

On today's episode, John and Mark discuss the year ahead, Mark's recent travels and reflect on 2022. Photographers mentioned in this episode:- Anita Davidson - @andana.street Ohad Aviv - @aviv_ohad Gino Ricardo - @Fleeting_Pictures Perry - @StreetsAustralia Craig Whitehead - @sixstreetunder Shout out thanks Anna - @Itsallaboutthemoments Tuna Tunali - @tunatunali Octavian Carare - @octaviancarare Todd - @zoomento @Street_badass Sean Mesken - @mur.k1n Dan D'Ascenzo - @dda.mono Jared Brown - @hoodclicks Judith Krasinski - @judith_krasinski Migs Ellega - @migoyphoto The Avenue Magazine - @theavenuemagazine The Pictorial List - @thepictorial.list Street Avengers - @Street_avengers Dave Ackers - @streetender_onfilm @Sidewalkberlin Gavin Libotte - @gavinlibottephotography Tom Minty - @unpluggedphoto Bevan Clarke - @iambevanclarke Angela Mamalis - @angela_mamalis

Morten Andresen (aka Morten Clicks) is a steer photographer based in Oslo, Noway In this episode Morten discusses, among other things: How his need to create led him from cartoons to photography Shooting on the streets of Olso The therapeutic benefits of street photography Why he shoots in portrait mode Why he can take two days to edit a photo Follow Morten: Instagram Website

Sean Tucker is UK-based photographer, filmmaker, author and speaker. To some, Sean is best known for his light and shadow street photography and his hugely popular YouTube channel where he looks at the philosophical side of photography. Sean has also recently released his book ‘The Meaning in the Making’ , a companion for those of embarking on a creative endeavour. In this episode Sean discusses, among other things: How he got his start in photography The realities of becoming a working photographer How product photography got him into YouTube How the church informed his YouTube videos Why patience is vital in street photography How to advance your photography if you’ve hit a plateau The importance of surrounding yourself with a network of supportive photographers What his artistic legacy will be Follow Sean: Instagram Website

Jesse Marlow is a multi-award-winning street photographer based in Melbourne, Australia. His photographs are held in the National Gallery of Victoria and Australia’s Parliament House and his work has been exhibited the world over. His photography has been published in multiple monographs and books, including the recently re-released ‘Don’t Just Tell Them, Show Them’. In this episode Jesse discusses, among other things: How he got into street photography Martha Cooper - Subway Art & Spray Can Art Starting an Australian street photography super collective Are collectives good for your development and progression? Approaching and presenting your work to Trent Parke The creation of Jesse’s first book, 'Second City' How shooting in Melbourne changed over the past 20 years How often he shoots on the street and what his hit rate is Do you become more critical of your photographs with time? Why patience is importance when creating a body of work Advice he would give to a new street photographer How comfortable he is with the label “Street photographer” Shooting Architecture – Jesse Marlow style Innovation in Street Photography – Are street photographers just repeating what’s already been taken? Competitions – Are they important and why? Photographers mentioned in this podcast: Martha Cooper Knox Bertie Julia Coddington Trent Parke Narelle Autio Craig Whitehead Follow Jesse: Instagram Leica Website

In this episode, John and Mark speak with Helsinki-based street photographer Oscar Wollsten. Oscar discusses, among other things: The title of street photographer and whether it is helpful Is your work / style a reflection of yourself or more of a creative endeavour? Does mood change how you see the world and shape the images you create Technique and hit rate How do you self-manage what’s a good / bad shot Visiting other places to keep you fresh Shooting in Helsinki vs Riga Has making short films helped your photography and helped develop your style Funding for his exhibition, future book, securing government funding and the personal significance behind the project Starting a business and making a living from photography If you could shoot anywhere in the world where would you shoot Follow Oscar: Website Instagram

Prithi is a London born street photographer based in Sydney. Prithi well known for her light and shadow work in and around the streets of Sydney. Prithi discusses, among other things: How she got her start shooting street photography How she developed her style and how has it changed over time What inspired and helped forge her photography voice Shooting in Blighty and Berlin Interacting with the street community in Sydney What direction is Street Photography taking you Trip to Japan work or pleasure Spotify and podcasting hints and tips What city in the world would you photograph Photographers mentioned in this podcast: Mark Fearnley - @mark.fearnley Michael Duckworth - @_mikey_dee Georgie Peel - @georgiepeelphoto Samuel Lintaro Hopf – @Lin.taro Tatsuo Suzuki - @tatsuo_suzuki_001 John St - @giant_evertonian Kwok Aun Tan – @Kwokaun Perry – @Thethreeshot @streetsaustralia Chris Forman - @_chrisforman Morten Andersen – @morten.clicks Kai Hsiao – @kai.k.hsiao Street Avengers - @street_avengers Follow Prithi: Instagram

In this episode, John and Mark speak with Alex Munoz. Alex was born and raised in the good old USA but currently resides in Japan. He focuses on portrait and street photography as well as creating content for his You Tube channel. Alex discusses, among other things: Fast cars and his photography journey Finding his street photography voice Living in Japan, moving to Tokyo Is Japan an exciting place to shoot and the challenges since COVID Why he shoots film Zines, YouTube, projects and the road trip with Sam Lintaro Alex crystal ball and the future direction for photography Making a living from photography Photographers mentioned in this podcast: Samuel Lintaro Hopf (Samuel Street Life) – @lin.taro Tatsuo Suzuki - @tatsuo_suzuki_001 Tadashi Onishi - @Tadashionishi Ivan Chow - @ivunchow Bruce Davidson Garry Winogrand Follow Alex: YouTube Website

Betty Goh is a street photographer based in Singapore. She has been photographing the streets in her own unique style for more than three years. Her passion is abstract street photography, focusing on the urban streets, colours, graphics, reflections, shadows, silhouettes and lines. Betty is the only Singaporean artist included in the first “Women Street Photographers” book published by Prestel Publishing in March 2021. The book features 100 contemporary female street photographers around the world. Follow Betty: Website Instagram

Nico Froehlich is an acclaimed London-based street and documentary photographer. Nico has received many accolades including the British Journal of Photograph’s Portrait of Britain award, and has been exhibited extensively in the UK and internationally. He is best known for championing and photographing working-class life in south-East London. Nico discusses, among other things: His work photographing the working-class spirit of south-east London How he approaches photographing children Details his three ongoing projects Developing a street photography style AI-generated images How his migrant family background informed his photography Follow Nico: Website Instagram

John and Mark speak candidly about the life and work of Martha Cooper, and how tenacity and persistence can pay dividends with regards to street photography. John and Mark discuss, among other things: The documentary Martha: A Picture Story Sticking to your convictions with your photography Documenting for posterity Long-term photography projects Photographers mentioned in this podcast: Martha Cooper – @marthacoopergram

Hugh Rawson is a street photographer and primary school teacher based in the south east of England. Hugh has been shortlisted by the British Photography Awards and his work has been published in several British photography magazines. He is also a curator on the popular Street Finder Instagram hub. Hugh discusses, among other things: How Monopoly kick-started his street photography journey Why he never gets tired of photographing London The future of Instagram What he promised to do once he hit 10,000 followers His collaboration with Stolen Echoes Photographers mentioned in this podcast: Henri Cartier-Bresson Robert Doisneau Follow Hugh Rawson: Website Instagram

In this episode, John and Mark speak with Canadian street photographer Daniel Dunlop (aka @the__Stash), who is based in Kitchener, Ontario. Dan is a member of @Street_Badass and @MakeMyOwnShtt Daniel discusses, among other things: His street photography journey Is there a link between street photography and skate boarding? What’s the meaning behind the name? Whether Kitchener has fallen on hard times or are we seeing a different side to the city through his photographs? The story behind the “Queen” shot How he shoots and dealing with people on the street Advice for new street photographers on improving their game His gear addiction (past and present): Sony A9ii Sony Ace 5500 Sony 200-600mm X-PRO2 X-PRO3 X100v X100f GFX 50r XF23mm F2 XF35mm F1.4 XF14mm F2.8 Leica Q Leica M240 Leica M10 Leica M10R Black paint Follow Daniel: Instagram

John and Mark speak candidly about how to deal with periods of creative malaise and what do you do if your street photography is starting to feel repetitive and/or unproductive. John and Mark discuss, among other things: How attitude informs your photography on the street How to get yourself out of a creative rut Trying new styles of photography The importance of giving yourself a break Photographers mentioned in this podcast: Renata Filippi – @rendogie Gear Talk: Ricoh GRiii Fujifilm XPRO3

B J Levine is street photographer from New York City. Her work focuses on candid portraits of the residents of New York City. Jane’s work has been featured in the 'Women Street Photographers' photobook and she has been exhibited in international exhibitions. B Jane discusses, among other things: Why she doesn’t consider herself a street photographer Her process shooting in Midtown, New York Shooting with a flash and getting close to New Yorkers Building her body of work of New York City How travel informed her street photography How she deals with negative reactions on the street Why beauty is important in street photography Photographers mentioned in this podcast: Joel Meyerowitz Gary Winnogrand Helen Levitt Richard Misrach Bruce Gildon Follow B Jane Levine: Website

In this episode, John and Mark speak with award-winning, Sydney-based street photographer and Leica ambassador Knox Bertie. Knox discusses, among other things: Shooting film and why he hasn't made the full transition to digital Printing his photographs at home in his bathroom How he honed his unique style What frustrates him about street photography How literature has informed his photography Photographers mentioned in this podcast: Sam Ferris Follow Knox: Instagram Leica Website

In this special episode, John and Mark catch up with Anna Lithander, the organiser and founder of the Gothenburg Street Photo Festival. The festival is now in its second year and features a program of Swedish and international photographers. The board of the GSPF consists of Mats Alfredsson, chairman, Eva Boije Af Gennäs, treasurer, Anna Lithander, Claes Hillén and Martin Jakobsson, members, and Gisela Wargklev, deputy member. Photographers mentioned in this podcast: Anders Petersen Johan Jehlbo Malin Jochumsen Fabian Schreyer Polly Rusyn Nils Jorgensen Claes Hillén Roza Vulf Gothenburg Street Photo Festival website

Julia Coddington is a world-renowned, award-winning street photographer from New South Wales, Australia. Julia has been a finalist in numerous international street photography competitions and her work has been exhibited globally. On top of judging street photography festival competitions, both in Australia and around the world, she is also the co-founder of the Unexposed Collective - a platform for Australian women and non-binary street photographers – and a member of the Little Box Collective. Julia discusses, among other things: How travel introduced her to street photography Her 'pool' project in Getting close to subjects on the street The importance of women-only spaces in street photography Male bias in photography competitions Photographers mentioned in this podcast: Elliott Erwitt Vineet Vohra Maciej Dakowicz Follow Julia Coddington: Website Unexposed Collective Women in Street on Instagram @womeninstreet Julia Coddington on Instagram @juliacoddington