Street Life

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Street Life podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Markus Andersen, a renowned street documentary photographer based in Sydney. Known for his high-contrast, emotional, and evocative imagery, Markus explores themes of urban isolation and human presence within cityscapes. His acclaimed photo books, Rage Against the Light and Cabramatta: A Moment in Time , showcas...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the world of photography competitions, a topic we've touched on before but feel deserves further exploration given the current landscape. We are joined by a diverse panel of guests: Sam Ferris, Dave Cassini and Eduardo Ortiz, each bringing their unique perspectives and experiences with competitions. Sam shares insights...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Street Life podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Perry Hall, an American photographer renowned for his raw and emotionally charged street photography. Perry's journey into photography is as unconventional as his background, which includes experiences of hitchhiking, juvenile detention, and homelessness. He discovered his passion for photograph...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life , co-hosts Mark Davidson and John St dive into the world of street photography, sharing personal experiences and insights while welcoming a special guest, Brad Jones, an accomplished street photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. With a background in illustration and advertising, Brad Jones transitioned to street photography in 2018. In this episod...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, John and Mark had the incredible opportunity to speak with Tatsuo Suzuki, a celebrated street photographer based in Tokyo. Tatsuo is known for his bold, high-contrast imagery and his unique approach to capturing raw human emotion. We delved into his journey into photography, which began later in life after his time in a rock band and a corporate job...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, Mark Davidson and John St dive into the world of street photography with our special guest, Eduardo Ortiz, a globe-trotting street photographer currently based in Italy. Eduardo shares his journey from a childhood in Chile to becoming an influential street photographer, highlighting how moving to Europe shaped his artistic vision. We discuss the cha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life , Mark  and John welcome special guest Kris Desautels, a Chicago-based street photographer known for his high-contrast, minimalist imagery. Kris recounts his early exposure to photography through his family's point-and-shoot cameras and his mother's passion for capturing family moments. After a detour through various jobs and a stint in bar...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, we had the pleasure of speaking with the talented Olga Kolovac, a self-taught abstract and street photographer from Dubrovnik, Croatia. Olga is known for her unique black-and-white photography that captures fleeting moments and emotions, often in rainy and dark conditions. We kicked off the conversation by discussing Olga's journey into photogr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life , we dive deep into the world of street photography with the incredibly talented Bragdon Brothers, Gavin and Gareth. We explore the unique journey of these two brothers who have dedicated over a decade to capturing the essence of urban life through their lens. Gavin and Gareth share their fascinating backstory, revealing how they both stumbled into p...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Street Life podcast, we had the immense pleasure of speaking with internationally renowned photographer Greg Girard. With a career spanning over four decades, Greg has masterfully documented the social and physical transformations of cities across Asia, particularly in urban centers like Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo. His atmospheric images capture the deli...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life , we dive deep into the world of street photography with our guest, Sharon Eilon, an Israeli-based street and documentary photographer. Sharon's journey into photography is both inspiring and transformative, stemming from a severe health crisis that led her to seek healing in India. During her time there, she discovered her passion for photograp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life , co-hosts Mark Davidson and John St dive into an exciting discussion about John's recent achievement of becoming an official Fujifilm collaborator.  John shares the journey that led him to work with Fujifilm, starting with an email he received in December inviting him to collaborate on a project involving the GFX100RF camera.  Throughout the ep...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, Mark Davidson and John St dive into the world of street photography with our guest, Max Sturgeon, an American photographer and filmmaker based between Austin, Texas, and Warsaw, Poland.  Max shares his journey into photography, highlighting a transformative workshop he attended in India that shifted his approach to street photography, particularly h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, Mark  and John are thrilled to welcome guest Rammy Narula, a Bangkok-based street photographer known for his innovative approach and philosophical insights into the art. Rammy shares his journey into photography, which began as a way to cope with personal challenges. He discusses his evolution from various photography styles to finding his passion i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life , Mark  and John welcome special guest Sam Ferris, an accomplished Australian street photographer based in Sydney. Sam recounts his move to Sydney in 2008, the challenges he faced in adapting to a new environment, and how he began to use photography as a means of connection and exploration. He discusses the evolution of his style, moving from archite...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life , Mark Davidson and John St dive into a lively discussion about street photography, current events, and the evolving nature of photography itself.  This episode features  special guest Ulysses Aoki, a Japanese-American photographer based in Tokyo. Ulysses shares his unconventional journey into photography, which began after a successful soccer career...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life , we dive deep into the world of project-based photography with our special guest, Payman Hazheer, a talented Swedish-based photographer known for his striking street portraits and documentary-style work. Payman shares his journey into photography, which began during a family vacation in Spain. He explains how his initial interest in candid photograp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, John and Mark wrap up the year that was 2024 and nominate their highlights of the year. Listeners also sent in questions for the duo, including 'what are the worst street photography trends' and 'what are our finals thoughts of whether street photography has lost its soul'. All that and more. We hope you had a fabulous 2024! We look forward to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life , co-hosts Mark Davidson and John St speak with acclaimed American documentary photographer Matt Black, known for his work on poverty, migration, and environmental issues. Matt shares his journey into photography, starting from his early days working in a darkroom at a local newspaper. He reflects on the importance of understanding the craft of photo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mark Davidson and John St dive into the fascinating world of  photography and the creative journey of Narelle Autio, an acclaimed Adelaide-based photographer. As we welcome Narelle to the podcast, we explore her impressive background as a photojournalist and her transition into photography. Narelle shares her initial passion for drawing and painting, which led her...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life , John and Mark dive deep into the world of street photography with our special guest, Suzanne Stein, a talented street and documentary photographer based in the east coast of the United States. Known for her compelling visual narratives that explore themes of social justice, homelessness, and the human condition, Suzanne shares her unique journey in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, we had the pleasure of speaking with Anna Lohmann, a talented street photographer based in Hamburg, Germany. Anna shared her inspiring journey into street photography, which began in 2020 when she moved to London. It was there that she discovered her passion for capturing candid moments on the streets, sparked by a couple of street photography books...

Send us Fan Mail Argus Paul Estabrook is a Korean-American, lens-based photographer currently living in South Korea. He uses candid moments and chance encounters to share a personal journey that often explores the intersections of identity, race, and politics.  Argus’s work has been awarded by the Magnum Photography Awards, Sony World Photography Awards, LensCulture, BJP, and countless others. He...

Send us Fan Mail In a Street Life first, John and Mark host a round table discussion with Sydney-based street photographers Houman Katoozi, Steve Dimitriadis and Ben Greenslade-Stanton. In this episode, the panel discuss whether street photography is becoming soulless. They also chat about whether competitions are still relevant and working on projects rather than single images.  Houman Katoozi We...

Send us Fan Mail JC Kodaks is a New York City-based photographer, with roots in the Philippines. JC is known for capturing the vibrant street life of New York City and his work is heavily influenced by the film noir aesthetic. JC's work has been featured in the "Behind the Sensor" YouTube series, which highlights talented photographers. Follow JC: Website Instagram Follow us on Inst...