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On this episode of The Life of Phys Podcast, I’m joined by Phil Penman,a British-born, New York–based photographer who has documented the streets of New York City for more than 25 years.
Phil has built an extraordinary career as a news and magazine photographer, with his work appearing in major outlets such as The Guardian, The Independent, and The New York Review of Books. His photography blends street life, culture, and history, capturing both the vibrancy of everyday people and the gravity of world events.
One of the defining moments of his career came on September 11, 2001, when Phil documented the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. His powerful reportage has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, the BBC, the History Channel, and Al Jazeera, and his images are preserved in the archives of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
In this episode, Phil shares:
His journey as a street photographer in New York City
How he built a career shooting for top international publications
The story behind his 9/11 reportage and its enduring impact
What it means to document a city through decades of change
Insights from working with both public figures and everyday New Yorkers
This is a moving and insightful conversation with Phil Penman, offering a rare perspective on street photography, history, and resilience through art.
Visit Phil:
Instagram: @philpenman
Threads: @philpenman
Web: www.philpenman.com
Phil's Book:
NEW YORK STREET DIARIES
Visit Me:
Instagram: @tysonmartin
Threads: @tysonmartin
Visit The Show:
Instagram: @life.of.phys
Threads: @life.of.phys
YouTube: @lifeofphys
Web: www.thelifeofphys.com
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Music: C-Trox Kyrie Irving (Instrumental)
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On this episode of The Life of Phys Podcast, I’m joined by Phil Penman,a British-born, New York–based photographer who has documented the streets of New York City for more than 25 years.
Phil has built an extraordinary career as a news and magazine photographer, with his work appearing in major outlets such as The Guardian, The Independent, and The New York Review of Books. His photography blends street life, culture, and history, capturing both the vibrancy of everyday people and the gravity of world events.
One of the defining moments of his career came on September 11, 2001, when Phil documented the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. His powerful reportage has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, the BBC, the History Channel, and Al Jazeera, and his images are preserved in the archives of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
In this episode, Phil shares:
His journey as a street photographer in New York City
How he built a career shooting for top international publications
The story behind his 9/11 reportage and its enduring impact
What it means to document a city through decades of change
Insights from working with both public figures and everyday New Yorkers
This is a moving and insightful conversation with Phil Penman, offering a rare perspective on street photography, history, and resilience through art.
Visit Phil:
Instagram: @philpenman
Threads: @philpenman
Web: www.philpenman.com
Phil's Book:
NEW YORK STREET DIARIES
Visit Me:
Instagram: @tysonmartin
Threads: @tysonmartin
Visit The Show:
Instagram: @life.of.phys
Threads: @life.of.phys
YouTube: @lifeofphys
Web: www.thelifeofphys.com
Podcast Partners:
Harlowe
Instagram: @harlowecreators
Threads: @harlowecreators
Web: www.harlowe.com
Use our discount code Tyson10 at check out and save 10% off your order
Field Made Co
Instagram: @field_made_co
Threads: @field_made_co
Web: www.fieldmadeco.com
Use our discount code LIFEOFPHYS10% at check out and save 10% off your order.
Very Good Presets
Instagram: @verygoodpresets
Web: www.verygoodpresets.com
Use our discount code LIFEOFPHYS at check out and save 20% off your order.
DISCLAIMER: Some of these links are affiliate links, meaning that if you click it and buy the service or product, they give me a small commission for sending you. This is a small way I support this channel, and making videos like this one.
Music: C-Trox Kyrie Irving (Instrumental)
Licensed through Audiio.com

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