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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September 30, 2025 Viewing Hours with Ben Geier
In this episode of Street Shots, Antonio and Ward sit down with photographer Ben Geier to talk about his book Viewing Hours. Ben has been photographing America’s vanishing culture—storefronts, motels, neon signs, and old theaters—bringing a mix of punk DIY energy and design sensibility to the work. The conversation digs into the stories behind his road trips, the role of chance in catching the right moment, and how his photos live somewhere between art and archive.
They also get into bigger ideas around nostalgia, memory, and impermanence, weaving in connections to Walker Evans and the Bechers while keeping the focus on Ben’s unique perspective. Antonio relates it back to his own move to Nebraska and the challenge of seeing with fresh eyes. What unfolds is an easy, thoughtful exchange about how personal history, design, and music shape the way we notice and photograph the world.
Viewing Hours: America's Vanishing Culture by Ben Geier (Amazon link)
Ben Geier's Website and Instagram

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Ward Rosin’s Website, Vero, Bluesky, Instagram and Facebook page.
Ornis Photo Website
The Unusual Collective
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1h 2min
September 15, 2025 Junk or Genius?

"The Kodak camera makes possible a collection of photographs which record the life of its owner and which increase in value each day that passes."
-- George Eastman
"Anything worth doing is worth doing to excess."
-- Edwin Land

In this episode, Antonio and Ward turn their attention to the endless pile of photographs that never make it past our phones. You know the ones—the cat sprawled on the couch, the hibiscus in morning light, the wing of the plane at sunrise. They’re not “keepers” in the traditional sense, not destined for printing or portfolios, but they accumulate all the same. Together they ask: are these photos practice, are they souvenirs, or are they just digital clutter taking up space?
A conversation unfolds about the meaning of these unseen images and whether their value lies in being shared or simply in the act of making them. They wonder if this personal archive is the modern version of a junk drawer—messy, overflowing, yet somehow indispensable. Is the act of photographing enough on its own, even if nothing comes of it? By parsing out why we shoot so much and what those pictures mean, Antonio and Ward invite everyone to think about their own hidden collections and what role those quiet, everyday photos play in shaping how we see.

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1h 17min
August 30, 2025 State of a Fair
"There is nothing as mysterious as a fact clearly described."
-- Garry Winogrand
"When someone becomes aware of the camera, it becomes a different picture."
-- Robert Frank

In this episode, Ward shares his experiments with nighttime flash—slides, jackrabbits, and all the odd magic that comes with it—while Antonio talks about trying the same, even sneaking a few shots at Memorial Stadium. From there, the conversation shifts to Melissa O’Shaughnessy’s Perfect Strangers, the role of coincidence in street photography, and what it really means to be “lucky” with a camera in hand.
Antonio reflects on photographing the Nebraska State Fair and wonders if his pictures are starting to look too much like Ward’s, sparking a back-and-forth on where their work overlaps and where it differs. They wrap things up with some gear talk—Ward’s crush on the Fujifilm XE5, Antonio’s patience for a possible X-Pro 4, and both of their thoughts on the Ricoh GR IV—plus a chat about processing styles and how those choices shape their evolving voices in photography.
Ward's photos - https://adobe.ly/4mL9wp4
Antonio's photos - https://www.amrosario.com/journeys/nebraska-state-fair-2025

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1h 13min
August 15, 2025 Life in the Flash Lane
"Life is not significant details, illuminated by a flash, fixed forever. Photographs are."
- Susan Sontag
"I am forever chasing light. Light turns the ordinary into the magical."
- Trent Parke

In this episode, Antonio talks about visiting the Cass County Fair in Nebraska, using the trip as a chance to explore how he wants to approach photography in his new environment. Surrounded by the mix of people, animals, and small-town fair details, he leaned into shooting with his often-neglected Fuji X-Pro3 and a wide 16mm lens, embracing the different perspective it offered. The outing became less about documenting the event in a straightforward way and more about experimenting with composition, perspective, and mood to see how his work might evolve outside of Brooklyn.
Both he and Ward recently picked up compact Godox iT30 Pro flashes with the intention of using them for street photography, but once out shooting, each decided against firing them. That hesitation becomes the starting point for a deeper discussion on flash photography. They trace its evolution from the early days of magnesium powder and flashbulbs, through the era of Polaroid flashcubes, to the development of strobes and today’s TTL units. The conversation touches on photographers who made notable use of flash, including Jessie Tarbox Beals, O. Winston Link, Philippe Halsman, and Bruce Davidson, exploring how each applied it to their work. Alongside the historical overview, Antonio and Ward get into the technical differences between older and modern flash systems, the practical challenges of using flash in the field, and how light-shaping tools and timing have played a role in iconic images.

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1h 19min
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.

Photo Gallery: https://adobe.ly/4kGspYf
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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.
Photo Gallery: https://adobe.ly/4lzEwaC

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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

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