Street Life

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, Mark and John had the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Simon, a talented street photographer who shared her unique journey into photography. Sarah's story is deeply personal, rooted in her experiences of loss, illness, and self-discovery. After the passing of her father in 2020, amidst the challenges of a divorce and health issues, she picked up a camera as a form of therapy and creative expression. Sarah discussed how her upbringing in Queens, Ne...

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, John and Mark have the pleasure of welcoming UK-based street photographer Darren Sacks, whose unique and bold abstract style is transforming the mundane into the extraordinary. Recorded on a sunny day in London, we dive deep into Darren's artistic journey, exploring his striking use of vibrant colors, layered compositions, and his fascination with light, shadow, and reflection in urban landscapes. We kick off the conversation by discussing the co...

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, John and Mark dive into the world of street photography with our special guest, Paul Harrison, a London-based photographer who only picked up a camera just before the pandemic. We discuss Paul's rapid rise in the street photography scene, his unique ability to capture surreal moments in everyday urban life, and how he transforms the streets into a stage filled with hidden narratives. Paul shares his journey into photography, revealing how he tran...

Send us a text In this episode of the Street Life podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Markus Andersen, a renowned street documentary photographer based in Sydney. Known for his high-contrast, emotional, and evocative imagery, Markus explores themes of urban isolation and human presence within cityscapes. His acclaimed photo books, Rage Against the Light and Cabramatta: A Moment in Time, showcase his unique perspective on the vibrancy of multicultural suburbs and the moody streets of Sydney. W...

Send us a text In this special episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the world of photography competitions, a topic we've touched on before but feel deserves further exploration given the current landscape. We are joined by a diverse panel of guests: Sam Ferris, Dave Cassini and Eduardo Ortiz, each bringing their unique perspectives and experiences with competitions. Sam shares insights from his experience running the Aussie Street competition, emphasising the importance of transparency a...

Send us a text In this episode of the Street Life podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Perry Hall, an American photographer renowned for his raw and emotionally charged street photography. Perry's journey into photography is as unconventional as his background, which includes experiences of hitchhiking, juvenile detention, and homelessness. He discovered his passion for photography while living in Rome, where he began documenting street life and subcultures. We kick off the conversa...

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, co-hosts Mark Davidson and John St dive into the world of street photography, sharing personal experiences and insights while welcoming a special guest, Brad Jones, an accomplished street photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. With a background in illustration and advertising, Brad Jones transitioned to street photography in 2018. In this episode he discusses his ongoing project, A Fragile Utopia, which captures the overlooked moments of daily...

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, John and Mark had the incredible opportunity to speak with Tatsuo Suzuki, a celebrated street photographer based in Tokyo. Tatsuo is known for his bold, high-contrast imagery and his unique approach to capturing raw human emotion. We delved into his journey into photography, which began later in life after his time in a rock band and a corporate job. He shared how he found self-expression through photography, particularly street photography, and ...

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, Mark Davidson and John St dive into the world of street photography with our special guest, Eduardo Ortiz, a globe-trotting street photographer currently based in Italy. Eduardo shares his journey from a childhood in Chile to becoming an influential street photographer, highlighting how moving to Europe shaped his artistic vision. We discuss the challenges of street photography, including the perception of the art form within the broader photogra...

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, Mark and John welcome special guest Kris Desautels, a Chicago-based street photographer known for his high-contrast, minimalist imagery. Kris recounts his early exposure to photography through his family's point-and-shoot cameras and his mother's passion for capturing family moments. After a detour through various jobs and a stint in bartending, Kris found his calling in photography, particularly drawn to the themes of isolation and urban l...

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, we had the pleasure of speaking with the talented Olga Kolovac, a self-taught abstract and street photographer from Dubrovnik, Croatia. Olga is known for her unique black-and-white photography that captures fleeting moments and emotions, often in rainy and dark conditions. We kicked off the conversation by discussing Olga's journey into photography, which began in her childhood but took a hiatus during her university years. It wasn't until her 30...

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, we dive deep into the world of street photography with the incredibly talented Bragdon Brothers, Gavin and Gareth. We explore the unique journey of these two brothers who have dedicated over a decade to capturing the essence of urban life through their lens. Gavin and Gareth share their fascinating backstory, revealing how they both stumbled into photography after initially pursuing music. Their journey began in Edinburgh, where they discovered s...

Send us a text In this episode of the Street Life podcast, we had the immense pleasure of speaking with internationally renowned photographer Greg Girard. With a career spanning over four decades, Greg has masterfully documented the social and physical transformations of cities across Asia, particularly in urban centers like Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo. His atmospheric images capture the delicate balance between modernity and memory, light and shadow, presence and disappearance. Join us fo...

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, we dive deep into the world of street photography with our guest, Sharon Eilon, an Israeli-based street and documentary photographer. Sharon's journey into photography is both inspiring and transformative, stemming from a severe health crisis that led her to seek healing in India. During her time there, she discovered her passion for photography, which has since blossomed into a significant part of her life. During our conversation with Sharon, w...

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, co-hosts Mark Davidson and John St dive into an exciting discussion about John's recent achievement of becoming an official Fujifilm collaborator. John shares the journey that led him to work with Fujifilm, starting with an email he received in December inviting him to collaborate on a project involving the GFX100RF camera. Throughout the episode, John recounts the challenges he faced while shooting with the GFX100RF, including the re...

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, Mark Davidson and John St dive into the world of street photography with our guest, Max Sturgeon, an American photographer and filmmaker based between Austin, Texas, and Warsaw, Poland. Max shares his journey into photography, highlighting a transformative workshop he attended in India that shifted his approach to street photography, particularly his embrace of flash techniques. He discusses the challenges and joys of using flash, emphasisi...

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, Mark and John are thrilled to welcome guest Rammy Narula, a Bangkok-based street photographer known for his innovative approach and philosophical insights into the art. Rammy shares his journey into photography, which began as a way to cope with personal challenges. He discusses his evolution from various photography styles to finding his passion in street photography, emphasising the spontaneity and simplicity it offers. Rammy also opens u...

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, Mark and John welcome special guest Sam Ferris, an accomplished Australian street photographer based in Sydney. Sam recounts his move to Sydney in 2008, the challenges he faced in adapting to a new environment, and how he began to use photography as a means of connection and exploration. He discusses the evolution of his style, moving from architectural and landscape photography to capturing candid moments of people in their environments. S...

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, Mark Davidson and John St dive into a lively discussion about street photography, current events, and the evolving nature of photography itself. This episode features special guest Ulysses Aoki, a Japanese-American photographer based in Tokyo. Ulysses shares his unconventional journey into photography, which began after a successful soccer career and modeling experiences. He discusses his transition from portrait photography to street...

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, we dive deep into the world of project-based photography with our special guest, Payman Hazheer, a talented Swedish-based photographer known for his striking street portraits and documentary-style work. Payman shares his journey into photography, which began during a family vacation in Spain. He explains how his initial interest in candid photography evolved into a passion for street portraits. As we explore Payman's work, he opens up about the c...