Street Shots Photography Podcast

By Antonio M Rosario

Join photographers Antonio M. Rosario and Ward Rosin for tips and insights that will take your photography to the next level. Topics range from candid street photography to nature and landscapes as An... more

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July 30, 2025 Color Me Muted
"In a good or successful color photograph, the picture's definition or meaning will somehow arise through the use of color”
"Photographs have always been convincing lies."
-- Joel Sternfeld
In this episode, Ward shares stories from his recent road trip to Saskatchewan, including a visit to a hometown dirt track race—a nostalgic return since his last visit in 1978. The conversation turns toward grassroots motorsports, photography at the races, and how families get deeply involved, even with kids racing $40,000 modified cars. Antonio reflects on settling into life in Nebraska, exploring his surroundings, and using the Fuji X-Half camera as a spontaneous photo companion. He shares how the small, JPEG-only camera has helped him rediscover simple photographic joy, especially during a recent photo class with teens.
The heart of the episode focuses on photographer Joel Sternfeld. Antonio and Ward explore Sternfeld’s thoughtful approach to color, how his emotional state influenced his editing choices, and the meticulous process behind his transition from 35mm to large-format 8x10 photography. They dig into Nags Head, his lesser-known 1975 series that unexpectedly triggered vivid memories for Antonio from his childhood summers in Provincetown, MA—despite being shot in North Carolina. The conversation also covers American Prospects, Sternfeld’s iconic work that blends subdued color palettes with a reflective look at American culture. Ward reflects on how Sternfeld’s careful use of color theory and restrained composition creates a sense of presence and emotional clarity rarely found in contemporary work.

YouTube - Joel Sternfeld and Geoffrey Batchen
YouTube - ARTIST TALKS - JOEL STERNFELD - PARIS PHOTO 2019

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1h 7min
July 16, 2025 Stranger in a Strange Lens
In this episode, Antonio and Ward talk about the challenge of photographing in new places. Antonio’s just moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and is still unpacking boxes, figuring out where to store his gear, and trying to spot what’s interesting to shoot in a much quieter environment than New York. He shares how different it feels to look for subjects like grain elevators, small-town architecture, or even backyard birds, and mentions playing around with his Fuji X-Half and a little drone to stay inspired. He also talks about noticing the slower pace of life, meeting friendly neighbors, and thinking about how he might approach more deliberate projects like set-up portraits in a community where people seem more open.

Ward describes his recent nights photographing the Calgary Stampede, explaining how he focuses on close-up, expressive portraits and uses different cameras to stay low-key in crowds. He talks about the energy of the event, shooting into the night with carnival lights, and building a long-term series he can add to each year. They talk about the tension between shooting things that have been done before and bringing your own perspective. Ward encourages just picking something and getting started, and they discuss ideas like making connections through local coffee shops, setting up portrait sessions, and simply finding a way to feel at home with the camera in a new environment.

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From the F Train to Farmland - Part 1
From F-Train to Farmland - Part 2
Point of Departure: Japan

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1h 7min
June 30, 2025 A Husk Grows in Brooklyn

"Self-discovery through a camera? I am scared to look for fear of discovering how shallow my Self is!"
-- Minor White
"The voyage of discovery lies not in finding new landscapes but in finding new eyes."
-- Marcel Proust

Antonio checks in from Lincoln, Nebraska after making the big move from Brooklyn. He shares the details of packing his life into a neon pink moving truck, driving cross-country with two cats dosed on gabapentin, and figuring out how much actually fits in a Chrysler Pacifica. He talks about the weirdness of seeing his old apartment empty, the relief of arriving without any real disasters, and the first impressions of settling into a new city that feels nothing like New York.
He and Ward talk about what it means to photograph in a completely new environment: wide open roads instead of tight city blocks, and how that might change what you look for through the viewfinder. Antonio describes plans to explore local subjects, from the Capitol building to abandoned structures, and discusses wanting to find a personal approach that doesn’t just imitate what’s already been shot. They also get into practical matters—like unpacking gear, integrating cats into the new house, and figuring out how to carve out space for photo books and editing work.
Ward offers advice on photographing new places, suggesting ways to start with familiar landmarks before finding details that stand out. There’s also some gear talk, including Antonio’s first impressions of the Fuji X-Half camera waiting for him in Lincoln, and discussion of plans to try street fairs, local art shows, and maybe even some night-sky photography. It’s an episode about changing scenery without feeling like you need to change who you are as a photographer, and about settling in while figuring out what’s next.
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49min
June 15, 2025 Pack to the Future
"In each place I have travelled, I have used my camera as an extension of my memory."
-- Teju Cole
"In photography and in life, always look for the light, if you don’t see it, bring it."
John Waire

In this episode, Antonio records from Brooklyn for the last time before his big move to Nebraska. It’s a reflective and unscripted conversation, touching on the chaos of packing, the emotional weight of leaving, and a perfectly timed rainbow that showed up outside his window. He and Ward talk about the kind of weather that begs to be photographed and how certain visual moments trigger memories of past images—like Ernst Haas’ dramatic skies. Antonio also shares how instant photography is playing a bigger role in his life lately, especially with the Polaroid and Instax cameras he’s bringing on the road trip west.
Ward recounts how he unexpectedly became the unofficial wedding photographer at a recent event, armed only with a Fuji XS20 and a 23mm lens. What was supposed to be a casual favor turned into a full-on assignment, and he reflects on how his street photography instincts kicked in to help him adapt. They also talk about the overlap between documentary and wedding photography, the influence of photographers like Kevin Mullins and Mel DiGiacomo, and how shooting in a “real life” environment brings out surprising results. There’s also a bit of Fujifilm gear talk, some thoughts on photo printing with Polaroid’s phone-based printer, and the occasional side trip into DIY diffuser hacks using deli containers.

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1h 12min
May 30, 2025 Great Expectations

"The limitations of photography are in yourself, for what we see is only what we are."
-- Ernst Haas

"A photographic portrait is a picture of someone who knows he is being photographed."
-- Richard Avedon

In this episode, Ward opens with a deep dive into his Lightroom library, explaining how “hunting” for decisive moments differs from “fishing” for happy accidents—and proving the point with a newly-found two-way-mirror shot in Japan that almost became digital landfill. The chat drifts into portrait philosophy via Richard Avedon, landing on the idea that real power often comes from stripping a set-up down to tripod, subject, and nerve.

Next up is Fuji’s just-announced X-Half. Antonio admits he’s already on the preorder list, while Ward likes the film-advance lever but winces at the price. The boys agree its JPEG-only, half-frame design is less a beginner’s toy than a deliberate hand-cuff for photographers who enjoy working inside tight creative fences—much like the old Fuji GA645 or Antonio’s beloved X-Pro3 .

Antonio contemplates using his medium format Fuji for big-sensor portraits once he touches down in Nebraska, while Ward packs a Rolleicord TLR for some square-format rodeo portraits. On the lo-fi end, Antonio bolts a recycled disposable-camera lens onto his tiny X-M5, declaring that “expectations set to fun” is a perfectly valid image-quality setting for his upcoming road trip.

The episode rounds out with a vintage-photo detour: Antonio uncovers a century-old log-cabin print, and Ward feeds it to ChatGPT, which promptly pinpoints its location and time period. Maybe. That sparks a brainstorm on turning unlabeled family prints into a themed zine instead of consigning them to attic oblivion or the trash.

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1h 12min
May 16, 2025 Depth of Feel

"Photography is truth. The cinema is truth 24 times per second."
-- Jean-Luc Godard

"What use is having a great depth of field, if there is not an adequate depth of feeling?"
-- W. Eugene Smith

In this episode, Antonio and Ward catch up amid packing tape and camping plans. Antonio talks through the experience of unearthing old cameras—including a pair of Olympus XAs he didn’t even realize he owned—while preparing for his move. The conversation wanders through gear talk, fond memories of a long-lost Forscher Polaroid back, and a reflective look at how certain tools and artifacts carry pieces of photographic history. Meanwhile, Ward shares a bit about an upcoming camping trip and a brief hands-on with Fujifilm’s new GFX camera, which prompts a chat about who these high-megapixel cameras are really for.

Things shift toward the visual language of photography when Antonio brings up the use of shallow depth of field in shows like The Handmaid’s Tale. That sparks a back-and-forth on the emotional and narrative power of selective focus, both in film and stills—from Sally Mann’s large format portraits to W. Eugene Smith’s documentary work. They round out the episode by poking at the growing trend of chasing a “cinematic look” in photography, discussing whether it’s a meaningful stylistic choice or just another preset to scroll past.

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1h 6min
April 30, 2025 The Good Stuff Takes Time
"It’s more important for a photographer to have very good shoes, than to have a very good camera."
-- Sebastiao Salgado
"I met somebody at the gallery. And he said to me, I own a photograph of yours. And when I get up in the morning, I look at it and it makes me happy. And I thought that was very nice. It meant I wasn't completely useless."
-- Saul Leiter
Antonio kicks off this episode with a walk through the 2025 AIPAD Photography Show in Manhattan, talking about everything from classic Ansel Adams prints to wild experimental pieces that blur the line between photography and sculpture. He also shares a fun moment meeting David Scheinbaum from Scheinbaum and Russek Gallery — one of his favorite YouTube follows — and reflects on what kinds of photography really connects with him.
Ward jumps in with an update on his Japan photos, finding that after a little time away, the darker, moodier images he hoped for are starting to stand out. He and Antonio get into a great conversation about slowing down, letting your work breathe, and how fresh eyes can sometimes change everything you thought you knew about what you shot.
The show wraps up with some gear talk, including Antonio’s thoughts on how he’s planning to travel lighter for his move. They also get into instant film photography, with Antonio sharing his plans to hook up a Fuji Instax back to his large format cameras — including the Crown Graphic his dad gave him — and how different gear sparks different ways of seeing.

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1h 25min
April 15, 2025 The Traveling Wilburys
"I do not try to find myself in what I 'shoot,' but perhaps I want to see the position of the world I am in."
-- Daido Moriyama
"Often while traveling with a camera we arrive just as the sun slips over the horizon of a moment, too late to expose film, only time enough to expose our hearts."
-- Minor White
In this episode, Antonio and Ward catch up and talk about the trips they each took recently. Ward shares his experience traveling through Japan for eleven days, visiting Tokyo, Hiroshima, and Osaka. He talks about how he planned his photo approach ahead of time, but also how being in such a different place pushed him to adjust on the fly. There’s a lot about the feeling of being there—the quiet streets, the pace of the subway system, the powerful visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, and what it was like photographing during the peak of cherry blossom season.
Antonio then talks about a shorter but important trip he made to Lincoln, Nebraska. It was his first time flying in a long while, and also his first time seeing the place where he plans to move. He visited his girlfriend, met her kids and friends, and started to get a feel for the town and what life might be like there. He also made time to take some pictures and begin thinking about what kind of photography might come out of being in a new environment.

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1h 32min
March 31, 2025 The Pigeon
"I don't come as a photographer. I come as a friend."
-- Alfred Eisenstaedt
"I didn't decide to be a photographer; I just happened to fall into it."
-- Berenice Abbott

With Ward heading off to Japan, he and Antonio hand the mic to their friend Keith Goldstein for this special episode. Keith takes over hosting duties and turns the tables by interviewing Antonio during a walk along NYC’s High Line.
The two chat about Antonio’s full photography journey—from messing around with an Instamatic as a kid, to working in stock photography, to reconnecting with street photography as a more personal and grounding practice. They talk gear choices, old influences, shifting creative paths, and how life (and loss) can reshape your reasons for picking up a camera. It’s a relaxed, honest, and reflective conversation—captured on a sunny afternoon, with city sounds in the background and a giant pigeon looking on.

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Keith Goldstein's Instagram and Blog
Outskirts Press Manhatta by Keith Goldstein
Boroughs in Focus: A Visual Journey Through New York City’s Heart (Photographer's America) Paperback – April 30, 2025 by Keith Goldstein

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1h 4min
March 15, 2025 Weapon of Choice
"You know, the camera is not meant just to show misery."
"The subject matter is so much more important than the photographer."
-- Gordon Parks
In this episode of Street Shots, Antonio and Ward dive into the life and legacy of the iconic photographer Gordon Parks. They explore his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Fort Scott, Kansas, to becoming one of the most celebrated photographers of the 20th century. They focus especially on his influential “Segregation Story” photo series, which captures powerful images of racial injustice in mid-20th century America, emphasizing Parks’ talent for storytelling through visual imagery.
Antonio and Ward also discuss Parks’ renowned photograph “American Gothic,” featuring Ella Watson, and how this iconic image vividly illustrated the racial and economic challenges of its time. They touch upon Parks’ successful venture into filmmaking, notably directing the groundbreaking movie “Shaft,” highlighting his unique ability to bridge photography and film to address important social issues. Ward shares personal reflections inspired by the “Collected Works of Gordon Parks,” underscoring Parks’ lasting influence on visual culture and storytelling.

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1h 16min

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