Street Life

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...

02-13

01:22:48

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...

01-30

01:08:52

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...

01-16

01:05:42

Send us a text In this episode, John and Mark wrap up the year that was 2024 and nominate their highlights of the year. Listeners also sent in questions for the duo, including 'what are the worst street photography trends' and 'what are our finals thoughts of whether street photography has lost its soul'. All that and more. We hope you had a fabulous 2024! We look forward to brining you more great guests in 2025. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram and leave us a review!

01-02

37:42

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, co-hosts Mark Davidson and John St speak with acclaimed American documentary photographer Matt Black, known for his work on poverty, migration, and environmental issues. Matt shares his journey into photography, starting from his early days working in a darkroom at a local newspaper. He reflects on the importance of understanding the craft of photography and how it informs his storytelling. The discussion delves into Matt's major project, America...

12-19

01:02:19

Send us a text In this episode, Mark Davidson and John St dive into the fascinating world of photography and the creative journey of Narelle Autio, an acclaimed Adelaide-based photographer. As we welcome Narelle to the podcast, we explore her impressive background as a photojournalist and her transition into photography. Narelle shares her initial passion for drawing and painting, which led her to art school, where she discovered the magic of photography in the darkroom. Her journey too...

12-05

01:06:27

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, John and Mark dive deep into the world of street photography with our special guest, Suzanne Stein, a talented street and documentary photographer based in the east coast of the United States. Known for her compelling visual narratives that explore themes of social justice, homelessness, and the human condition, Suzanne shares her unique journey into photography, which began during a challenging time as a single parent. Throughout the episode, Su...

11-21

01:14:56

Send us a text In this episode of Street Life, we had the pleasure of speaking with Anna Lohmann, a talented street photographer based in Hamburg, Germany. Anna shared her inspiring journey into street photography, which began in 2020 when she moved to London. It was there that she discovered her passion for capturing candid moments on the streets, sparked by a couple of street photography books she stumbled upon in a bookshop. We discussed Anna's unique approach to photography, which she des...

11-07

01:04:23

Send us a text Argus Paul Estabrook is a Korean-American, lens-based photographer currently living in South Korea. He uses candid moments and chance encounters to share a personal journey that often explores the intersections of identity, race, and politics. Argus’s work has been awarded by the Magnum Photography Awards, Sony World Photography Awards, LensCulture, BJP, and countless others. He was awarded 1st place in the Life Framer's Street Life Award, judged by Bruce Gilden. Follow ...

10-24

01:17:52

Send us a text In a Street Life first, John and Mark host a round table discussion with Sydney-based street photographers Houman Katoozi, Steve Dimitriadis and Ben Greenslade-Stanton. In this episode, the panel discuss whether street photography is becoming soulless. They also chat about whether competitions are still relevant and working on projects rather than single images. Houman Katoozi Website Instagram Steve Dimitriadis, aka Zone Focus Website Instagram Ben Greenslade-Stanton,...

10-10

01:16:34

Send us a text JC Kodaks is a New York City-based photographer, with roots in the Philippines. JC is known for capturing the vibrant street life of New York City and his work is heavily influenced by the film noir aesthetic. JC's work has been featured in the "Behind the Sensor" YouTube series, which highlights talented photographers. Follow JC: Website Instagram Follow us on Instagram and leave us a review!

07-25

01:13:54

Send us a text Alison McCauley is an English documentary and street photographer currently based in the South of France. Alison initially studied visual art and painting, before transitioning to photography around 2006. Her approach to street photography is spontaneous, open-ended and subjective, capturing a diverse range of subjects including people, objects and landscapes. Alison has published a number of books including ‘Shimmer’ and ‘Anywhere But Here’. Purchase 'Anywhere But Here...

05-30

53:43

Send us a text Francesca Chiacchio is an award-winning Italian street photographer based in Naples, Italy. Her work has been exhibited in various photography exhibitions worldwide and has been featured in numerous international magazines. Francesca is a member of the street photography collective "Through the Lands" and has been a speaker and judge in the Italian Street Photo Festival. Follow Francesca: Website Follow us on Instagram and leave us a review!

05-16

01:01:24

Send us a text In this episode, John and Mark are joined by Sydney-based photographer Knox Bertie to discuss the question: are there too many photographs these days and is the volume of images stripping meaning from photography? Follow us on Instagram and leave us a review!

05-02

01:02:49

Send us a text David Cossini is an award-winning photographer and film-maker based in Newcastle, Australia. David specialises in long-form documentary projects and portraiture, and has won numerous awards for his work including the HeadOn Portrait Award, the Art Handler’s Award in the 2023 National Photographic Portrait Prize and the Percival Photographic Prize. He’s also been a finalist in many international photography competitions . Follow David: Website Instagram Follow us on...