My favorite photographer, a portrait workshop, and the direction of my work

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Bringing you Episode Four of the podcast.

Today, I briefly update what’s new on the Substack this week, along with some info about new series in the works. I also talk about my personal favorite photographer – Mary Ellen Mark.

Then, I chat a bit about my last two photowalks, and an informal portraiture workshop that I participated over the last weekend. And finally, some stream of consciousness about the direction of my work (away from “street” and toward documentary).

Back with Episode Three of the podcast. 

Today, I briefly update what’s new on the Substack, plus some recommended reading on one of the greats, Robert Frank. 

Then, I chat a bit about yesterday’s (lackluster) photowalk, and then wrap up with a quick introduction on the concept of a new project I am embarking on.

Take care,

Ryan

Today, I touch on Wednesday's photowalk on a dreary, damp, dark morning in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona (which included a handful of street portraits).

I also spend a couple of minutes talking about my process for creating “straight out of camera” RAW files (getting the SOOC JPEG look as a base for my RAW file edits), as well as just how important the human connection is to me in my work.

Welcome to the Street Photography Field Notes podcast – an extension of my Substack which aims to share my process behind making photographs on the street. 

My intention is to build this out further as we go: intro music and segments; polish it up. However, today, I just wanted to get started. So here we are!

In Episode 001, I walk through the why behind the podcast, reflection on my photowalk from the day, and then finish with a brief discussion about photographing hardship on the streets.