The guys over at Seeker Stories released a short video featuring Jack Simon on great street photography and the importance of story telling. He talks about his search for surreal, dreamlike images that ask questions rather than give answers. Hit the jump to watch the video!
Just Look At This Titanium Thumbs Up EP-10S
Just look at it. Okay, it looks exactly the same as a regular Thumbs Up. But the Match Technical Titanium Thumbs Up EP-10s is machined from a solid piece of titanium. So it’s better. Because titanium. The nifty little thumb hook is 13 grams lighter than it’s brass daddy but the futuristic metal version will set you back a whopping $225 USD. But that’s only money. And this is titanium! Hit the jump for more info! Titanium.
Video: Miami Street Photography Festival 2015 Preview
Things are ramping up for the Miami Street Photography Festival 2015 and they’ve just released a preview video to wet your whistle. The MSPF is quickly turning into the premiere street photography event in North America with legendary speakers, street photography workshops and one of the most respected street photography contests anywhere. Hit the jump to watch the video!
So I Spent $7000 Bucks On A Camera – My Better Late Than Never Leica M 240 Review For Street Photography
I’m not a dentist, or a lawyer. I’m not a style conscious celebrity and I’m definitely not the wife of a wealthy Chinese industrialist. So why the heck did I spend $7000 bucks on a Leica M 240? This question is finally answered in my long-awaited Leica M 240 review for street photography. Hit the jump for all the juicy details!
Match Technical Gives Leica Q Thumbs Up With New EP-SQ
The Leica Q is one of Leica’s best reviewed cameras but many people felt the indented thumb groove did little to help phtogoraphers support its slippery little body. Match Technical stepped up to (literally) fill that void with the Thumbs Up EP-SQ specifically designed for the Leica Q. Hit the jump for more info.
Interview: Jack Simon On Finding Images And Shooting The Street
Jack Simon is a member of the Burn My Eye Collective and his quirky timing and wonderous sense of composition have established him as one of the top street photographers working today. We talked about everything from gear to his influences and finding inspiration on the street. Hit the jump for the interview!
Call For Entries – LensCulture Street Photography Now Awards
The 2015 LensCulture Street Photography Now Awards are now open and there’s $15,000 in cash prizes up for grabs. They’re accepting entries as both solo images and series but the deadline is September 1, 2015 so you’ll need to get your street on quick for this one! Hit the jump for more info.
In Public’s Jesse Marlow On The Street With The Leica Q (Typ 116)
There’s a lot of hype about the Leica Q (Typ 116) but when In Public’s Jesse Marlow takes it for a spin it’s worth a look. Jesse hits the Melbourne streets and talks about his love for street photography and how the Leica Q fits his shooting style. Hit the jump for the video and more.
Garry Winogrand Is Not A Street Photographer
He’s one of the most prolific and well respected street shooters in history but Garry Winogrand hated the term “street photography” because it didn’t tell you anything about the photographer or their work. Garry talks about his methods and philosophy in this short video from 1982 and it’s a great way to get to know this enigmatic and polarizing figure. Hit the jump for the video and more on Garry Winogrand.
EU Parliament Rejects Plan To Abolish Freedom Of Panorama
Street photographers in the EU can breath a sigh of relief as the EU Parliament has rejected a plan to abolish Freedom of Panorama and force photographers to pay royalties for copyrighted works that appear incidentally in their images. The parliament failed to extend this right to all member states in the EU but rejecting the language that would remove Freedom of Panorama is considered a major win by coypfighters around the world. Hit the jump for more info.