Street Shots Photography Podcast

"Celebrities provide an escape from the mundane. They are photographed so we can worship them—so they are worthy of our worship." -- David LaChapelle

"A photographic portrait is a picture of someone who knows he is being photographed." -- Richard Avedon

In this episode Antonio and Ward take on the world of celebrity portraiture — from the classic work of mas...

In this episode, Antonio, Ward, and their guest Dave Szweduik dive into the creative process behind Fujifilm “recipes”—custom in-camera film simulation settings—and what they reveal about each photographer’s way of seeing. Dave shares how he’s been using AI-assisted tools like ChatGPT to generate color and tone profiles inspired by the look of classic film photographers such as Joel Sternfeld. What started as an exper...

In this episode, Ward reflects on photographing his nephew’s wedding with a street photographer’s mindset, describing how he avoided traditional posed shots in favor of authentic, in-the-moment captures. His approach, shaped by instinct and observation, gives listeners a look at how street techniques translate into event photography and how spontaneity can lead to stronger visual storytelling.

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In this episode of Street Shots, Antonio and Ward sit down with photographer Ben Geier to talk about his book Viewing Hours. Ben has been photographing America’s vanishing culture—storefronts, motels, neon signs, and old theaters—bringing a mix of punk DIY energy and design sensibility to the work. The conversation digs into the stories behind his road trips, the role of chance in catching the right moment, and how hi...

"The Kodak camera makes possible a collection of photographs which record the life of its owner and which increase in value each day that passes." -- George Eastman

"Anything worth doing is worth doing to excess." -- Edwin Land

In this episode, Antonio and Ward turn their attention to the endless pile of photographs that never make it past our phones. You know the ones—t...

"There is nothing as mysterious as a fact clearly described." -- Garry Winogrand

"When someone becomes aware of the camera, it becomes a different picture." -- Robert Frank

In this episode, Ward shares his experiments with nighttime flash—slides, jackrabbits, and all the odd magic that comes with it—while Antonio talks about trying the same, even sneaking a few shots at Memorial Stadium. From there, the conversation shifts to ...

"Life is not significant details, illuminated by a flash, fixed forever. Photographs are." - Susan Sontag

"I am forever chasing light. Light turns the ordinary into the magical." - Trent Parke

In this episode, Antonio talks about visiting the Cass County Fair in Nebraska, using the trip as a chance to explore how he wants to approach photography in his new e...

"In a good or successful color photograph, the picture's definition or meaning will somehow arise through the use of color”

"Photographs have always been convincing lies." -- Joel Sternfeld

In this episode, Ward shares stories from his recent road trip to Saskatchewan, including a visit to a hometown dirt track race—a nostalgic return since his last visit in 1978. The conversation turns toward grassroots motorsports...

In this episode, Antonio and Ward talk about the challenge of photographing in new places. Antonio’s just moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and is still unpacking boxes, figuring out where to store his gear, and trying to spot what’s interesting to shoot in a much quieter environment than New York. He shares how different it feels to look for subjects like grain elevators, small-town architecture, or even back...

"Self-discovery through a camera? I am scared to look for fear of discovering how shallow my Self is!" -- Minor White

"The voyage of discovery lies not in finding new landscapes but in finding new eyes." -- Marcel Proust

Antonio checks in from Lincoln, Nebraska after making the big move from Brooklyn. He shares the details of packing his life into a neon pink moving truck, driving cross-country with two cats dos...

"In each place I have travelled, I have used my camera as an extension of my memory." -- Teju Cole

"In photography and in life, always look for the light, if you don’t see it, bring it."  John Waire

In this episode, Antonio records from Brooklyn for the last time before his big move to Nebraska. It’s a reflective and unscripted conversation, touching on the chaos of packing, the emotional weight of leaving, and a...

"It’s more important for a photographer to have very good shoes, than to have a very good camera." -- Sebastiao Salgado

"I met somebody at the gallery. And he said to me, I own a photograph of yours. And when I get up in the morning, I look at it and it makes me happy. And I thought that was very nice. It meant I wasn't completely useless." -- Saul Leiter

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"I do not try to find myself in what I 'shoot,' but perhaps I want to see the position of the world I am in." -- Daido Moriyama

"Often while traveling with a camera we arrive just as the sun slips over the horizon of a moment, too late to expose film, only time enough to expose our hearts." -- Minor White

In this episode, Antonio and Ward catch up and talk about the trips they each took recently. Ward shares his experience trave...

"I don't come as a photographer. I come as a friend." -- Alfred Eisenstaedt

"I didn't decide to be a photographer; I just happened to fall into it." -- Berenice Abbott

With Ward heading off to Japan, he and Antonio hand the mic to their friend Keith Goldstein for this special episode. Keith takes over hosting duties and turns the tables by interviewing Antonio during a walk along NYC’s High Line.

"You know, the camera is not meant just to show misery."

"The subject matter is so much more important than the photographer." -- Gordon Parks

In this episode of Street Shots, Antonio and Ward dive into the life and legacy of the iconic photographer Gordon Parks. They explore his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Fort Scott, Kansas, to becoming one of the most celebrated photographers of the 20th century....

Antonio opens this month’s episode with a personal message explaining that it’s going to be a rerun instead of a new show. After losing his beloved cat of 19 years,  Eddie, Antonio just wasn’t in the right headspace to record. He shares how much Eddie meant to both him and his late wife, and why saying goodbye was so tough.

For the rerun, Antonio picks a special episode from  October 202...

Walk up to sentimentality but don’t become it. -- Larry Sultan

If you like something that someone is doing, tell them!  -- Todd Hido

In this episode, Antonio kicks things off with a hands-on review of the Fujifilm X-M5, a compact, feature-packed mirrorless camera that’s quickly become a favorite. He shares his impressions after testing it during the Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinatown, highlighting its speedy autofocus, c...