Karl Edwards, Author at StreetShootr

Move Over Vivian Maier – Google Is The Next Great Street Photographer!

By Karl Edwards / October 17, 2014 / Leave a Comment

Long before John Maloof stumbled upon Vivaian Maier’s negatives in a storage locker, an army of Google Street View cars were busy photographing and mapping every road in the world. After millions of miles, these automatic sentries were bound to capture a few interesting images and Canadian artist Jon Rafman has been collecting the best of them since 2009. Is Google the next great street photographer? Hit the jump to find out.

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Fuji X-Pro2 To Be Released In Early 2015?

By Karl Edwards / October 15, 2014 / 5 Comments

The rumor mill has started buzzing with talk of a Fuji X-Pro2 camera. The X-Pro1 was originally announced in January 2012 and is long overdue for an update with many sources seeing a Fuji X-Pro2 at this year’s C.E.S. in Las Vegas. Hit the jump for more details.

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Photographer Gail Albert Halaban on Being A Peeping Tom

By Karl Edwards / October 15, 2014 / Leave a Comment

Photographer Gail Albert Halaban creates sprawling urban landscapes that include the private lives of strangers captured through their windows. Is she just another peeping tom pushing the boundaries between privacy and art, or does she have a more noble purpose? Hit the jump to hear it in her own words.

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Tuition-Free Scholarship Available For Alex Webb Workshop In Miami

By Karl Edwards / October 14, 2014 / Leave a Comment

One tuition free scholarship position is available for the Alex Webb Finding Your Vision workshop at the Miami Street Photography Festival. All photographers 18 and older can apply by submitting a portfolio and a brief statement about their work. Hit the jump for all the details.

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4 TOKYO PHOTOGRAPHERS HIT THE STREET WITH ONLY ONE ROLL OF FILM

By Karl Edwards / October 12, 2014 / 2 Comments

What would you shoot if you had the last roll of film in the world? 4 Tokyo photographers took that challenge and hit the streets armed only with a Hasselblad and one roll of film. With only 12 exposures the pressure was on! Hit the jump for the video.

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DigitalRev Reviews iPhone 6 Camera

By Karl Edwards / October 11, 2014 / Leave a Comment

iPhoneography is a popular trend in street photography so we generally pay attention whenever a new iPhone is released. The guys at DigitalRev hit the streets for a hands-on review of the new iPhone 6 camera and found it to have moderate improvements in auto focus speed but the new video features were the star of the show. Hit the jump for the video!

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I Shot It Black And White Photo Contest Winner Announced

By Karl Edwards / October 9, 2014 / 1 Comment

A winner has been announced in the I Shot It black and white photo contest. A stroke of luck on a cold January morning earned Benno Riffel over $10,000 in cash AND a Leica Monochom. Hit the jump for more details.

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Zack Arias Street Photography Workshop In New York City

By Karl Edwards / October 7, 2014 / Leave a Comment

Internet celebrity, accomplished photographer and certified Fuji-vangelist Zack Arias is holding a one day street photography workshop on October 28, 2014. Zack will give hands on street photography tips on the streets of Manhattan as the workshop walks from Times Square to Union Square. Hit the jump for more info.

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Canon See Impossible Teaser Is All About Marketing

By Karl Edwards / October 7, 2014 / Leave a Comment

Canon caught the photography world’s attention with a full page ad in the New York Time and a website counting down to 9 am this morning. Accordiing to adweek.com, it looks like the See Impossible campaign is more about advertising as Canon shifts its marketing focus away from products and onto customers’ stories. Hit the jump for more info.

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Esquire Comes Up Flat With Cult Of Leica Camera Article

By Karl Edwards / October 6, 2014 / 6 Comments

Esquire published a puzzling article describing what they believe to be the “Cult Of Leica Camera”. Simon Garfield uses questionable anectdotes and passive aggressive arguments to make the case that hype has created the perception of Leica as a superior product. Hit the jump to find out more.

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