Confrontation is part of shooting on the street. Street photographers are often called out as perverted or even pedophiles for the simple act of recording life as it lives itself. What is fueling this villification and what can street photographers do about it? Hit the jump for more info.
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Observe Collective Under Construction Winners
The Observe Collective Under Construction winnders have been announced with Jo Wallace, Kimberly Britt Saros, and Toronto’s own Ryan Tacay sharing €1000 in prize money along with the prestige of being named the best. The winners and all the images in the shortlist are being exhibited as part of the first every Observe Collective group show in Germany. Hit the jump for more info.
If I Had $600 – My Favorite Prints From The Magnum Square Print Sale
If I had $600 I’d blow it all on prints! Here’s a list of my six favorite images from the Magnum square print sale where signed archival prints by Magnum photographers are only $100. There were so many great shots it was tough to get it down to 6! Hit the jump to see my picks.
Finding Vivian Maier Streaming Free On TVO.org
John Maloof’s Academy Award nominated documentary Finding Vivian Maier is streaming for free on TVO.org. If you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple years and haven’t seen this entertaining and informative film then you have until June 15, 2015 to check it out for free! Hit the jump for more info.
30 Amazing Street Photographs Featuring Dogs
The definition of street photography is varies widely but most people would agree that it involves candid shots taken in public places. But nobody said it had to include people! Here’s 30 amazing street photographs featuring dogs that show man’s best friend in the best possible light. Hit the jump for all the pics!
OBSERVE Collective Under Construction Shortlist Announced
The OBSERVE Collective Under Construction street photography contest shortlist has been announced and the list contains some truly excellent work from some of the brightest minds in street photography. All images in the shortlist will be exhibited alongside the OBSERVE show in Germany and the 3 winning images will share €1000 in prize money. Hit the jump for more information.
Interview: Eric Kim On Life, Happiness And Street Photography
He’s only 27 years old, but Eric Kim has already established a reputation as one of the most influential street photographers in the world. His blog is one of the most popular photography websites on the net and his popular street photography workshops bring the elusive art to people from all walks of life. I sat down with Eric to talk about where he’s been, where he’s going and street photography in general. Hit the jump for the interview.
M Magazine Issue 2 Now Available
M Magazine Issue 2 has been released in print as well as the free online and app editions. M Magazine is an ad-free publication that showcases the work of Leica photographers with images and thought provoking interviews. Hit the jump for more information!
10 Reasons I Switched From Film Back To Digital Photography
Remember? When I swore off digital photography and said I was only going to shoot film from now on? It turns out that there were things I took for granted with digital photography that I just couldn’t live without. Hit the jump to find out what made me decide to go back to digital after all!
10 Reasons I Switched From Digital To Film Photography
It’s been a long time coming but I’ve finally made the switch back to film photography. Digital is very promising with a bright future but in the end I was won over by the little light-tight cartidges packed with 64.5 inches of silver halides waiting to be kissed by the light. Hit the jump to read the top 10 reasons I made the switch!