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 interest, alongside a delightful exploration of cliché subjects in the humor-filled "Photo No-Nos." They also dig into the importance of setting constraints and making decisive choices in photography. Antonio enthusiastically recommends "Think Like a Street Photographer" by Matt Stuart, a treasure trove of insights into the art. As their lively conversation progresses, Antonio gets into Helen Levitt's mesmerizing pictures of 1930s-40s New York, which lead to a fascinating tidbit about her association with Walker Evans and her distinctive presence in his secret subway portraits.

Ward then takes the spotlight, sharing his upcoming photography project at the Calgary Stampede—a local fair with thrilling rodeo events and a bustling midway. Since 2014, Ward has immersed himself in capturing the essence of this vibrant event through a street photography approach, and he excitedly reveals his meticulous preparations. Ward's thoughtful approach involves running the gauntlet, skillfully fishing for those captivating moments amidst the stampede's excitement. Inspired by his experiences in New York, he plans to be more selective in his photography this time around. With anticipation buzzing in the air, they wrap up the discussion, eagerly looking forward to sharing Ward's progress in future podcast episodes.

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Show Links:

"Things You Wanted to Say But Never Did: A Photographic Journal to Process Your Feelings"  by Geloy Concepcion

"Photo No-Nos: Meditations on What Not to Photograph" by Jason Fulford

"Think Like a Street Photographer: How to Think Like a Street Photographer" by Matt Stuart

"One, Two, Three, More" by Helen Levitt

The Calgary Stampede

Antonio M. Rosario's Website, Vero, Twitter and Facebook page

Ward Rosin’s Website, Vero, Instagram feed and Facebook page.

Ornis Photo Website 

The Unusual Collective

Street Shots Facebook Page

Street Shots Instagram

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