Let’s face it street photography in small towns can be a challenge on even the best days. Modern life is driven much of the foot traffic from the interior of small towns to big box stores and strip malls and outlying areas. Photos of people driving on the street are not particularly interesting.

In today’s episode Ashley and I discuss some ways small-town Street photographers can find interesting subjects and projects to keep the juices flowing.

This month were beginning a new feature which is our Flickr group photo of the month. Our winner this month is a photo titled Cross by Ivak.   we like this photo because of its simplicity and strong composition. Congratulations to Ivak who will receive a free one year’s subscription to the web version of Street Photography Magazine.  You can see more of  Ivak’s work on his Flickr Photostream and Instagram account.

We also talk a little bit about Google’s new pixel phone with its highly reviewed camera as well as how you can use Google Photos to make easier to manage and find your images.

Finally, be sure to check out the website and photographs of GMB Akash one of Ashley’s favorite photographers. You won’t be disappointed.

Flickr Photo of the Month – Cross by Ivak

Ivak on Instagram

Google Photos

SIPA Contest Winners

GMB Akash Website

GMB Akash Videos

Do you ever feel like you’re not getting to shoot on the street as much as you would like and still want to exercise your street photography muscles?  Or do you wonder if there’s a way to make money doing street photography?

A street photography style  can be used in many other types of photography to give  you a unique style or point of view.  Today Ashley and I speak with international street photographer Valerie Jardin about how to apply your street skills to other photography genres.  She tells us about how many  photographers are using the unique street approach in advertising, weddings and other events.

Valerie Jardin Photography

Hit The Streets Podcast iTunes Link

Street Photography: First Steps and Beyond by Valerie Jardin

In this episode of the podcast Ashley and I discuss how you can find some resources to receive quality feedback about your street photographs. Street photography can be a pretty lonely artform, and if you do it alone and don’t seek constructive criticism from others, you’re less likely to improve your work.

Fortunately there are many good forums in which to post your work for others to review and critique. But you won’t get help from others unless you participate and provide feedback on other photographers work.

See the links below to visit the sites we discussed in the podcast.

The September Issue of street photography magazine is now available and we spend a few minutes discussing some of the highlights of this month’s issue. In particular don’t miss my interview with documentary photographer Keith Danna Miller. He’s an American living in Mexico City who has a very interesting story to share.

In this episode of our podcast Ashley Hunsberger and I discuss some things you can do to help you feel more comfortable when photographing strangers on the street. This is the number one concern among street photographers.

We also talk about a new workshop Harvey Stein has coming up in India, Len Speier’s gallery opening in Manhattan and Michael Ernest Sweet’s upcoming lecture at B&H Photo in New York about the making of a photography book.

Our recommended photographer this week is Margarita Mavromichalis. It was my turn to pick so I was pleased to be able to talk about one of my very favorite street photographers in her very personal style. Here’s one of my favorite photos of hers:

UPDATE:  We just learned that there was an audio problem with the Tomash interview in the original version of the podcast.  We were able to correct the problem and it now sounds very good.  Many thanks to our listener Jan for pointing it out.

Hey street shooters! We’ve got a brand new podcast ready for your listening pleasure. This time Ashley Hunsberger (editor of SPM) joins me to talk about the latest in street photography events and what’s going on with Street Photography Magazine.

We also interviewed Tomash of the FujiLove Magazine,  website and podcast – a really interesting guy.

Listen in to hear about a special photowalk in Cleveland hosted by SPM, which was held during the Republican National Convention. You’ll also learn how you can get published in the magazine or have your work featured on our Instagram feed or blog.

We’ll let you know about a few upcoming competitions, festivals and workshops and you’ll even get to know Nathan Goldenzweig – a street photographer you should definitely check out.

FujiLove Website

Street Photography Magazine Instagram

Street Photography Magazine – Covering Life on the Streets of the Republican National Convention 

Street Photography Magazine – SPM Street Photo Gallery 

Street Photography Magazine –  Tips for Creating Photo Project Articles