Street Photography

Governor Vetoes Arkansas Privacy Bill, Street Photography Still Legal In State

Arkansas Privacy Bill Vetoed

Arkansas Governeor Asa Hutchinson vetoed the state’s controversial “Personal Rights Protection Act” that would force street photographers to get written permission from strangers they photograph. The photography world reacted swiftly in condemning the bill and it’s good to see the governor did the right thing. Hit the jump for more details.

Arkansas Privacy Bill Could Spell The End For Street Photography In State

Arkansas Street Photography

A new Arkansas privacy bill could spell the end for street photography in the state. The Personal Rights Protection Act requires photographers get written consent from individuals before publishing any photographs. The bill is being opposed by many photography advocacy groups as it places an unprecedented burden on photographers but I see a much larger problem. Hit the jump for all the details.

Observe Collective Under Construction Street Photography Contest

Arsenio Nidoy Jr. Observe Under Construction

To mark OBSERVE’s second anniversary and first group exhibition in Iserlohn, Germany, the collective has announced the Under Construction juried street photography competition. First prize is €500 and all shortlisted and winning images will be exhibited in Germany along side the OBSERVE show. Hit the jump for all the details.

Video: Alex Webb On The Suffering Of Light, Inspiration And The Photographic Process

Alex Webb The Suffering Of Light

Alex Webb was interviewed by Italian Vogue back in 2012 to mark the opening of The Suffering Of Light show in Milan. It’s a candid and revealing look behind the lens of a master photographer as he discusses inspiration and his photographic process in addition to the creation of several of his iconic images. Hit the jump for the video.

Street Shooting Show At The Los Angeles Center Of Photography (LACP)

Hali Helfgott Street Photography

The Street Shooting show at the Los Angeles Center Of Photography (LACP) features 38 images from some of the best emerging talent in street photography from around the world. I sat down with the center’s founder, Julia Dean to talk about the show and how the LACP supports street photographers in general. Hit the jump for the full interview!

Leica Responds To M9 Sensor Corrosion Issue With Goodwill Replacements

Leica M9 Sensor Corrosion Issue

A growing number of M9 cameras have been developing white spots on their sensors caused by corrosion of the sensor cover glass. No amount of cleaning would correct the problem and up until now, photographers were left holding the bag. All that has changed as Leica has stepped up and is now offering free replacement sensors for everyone affected by this malady. Hit the jump for more info!

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