Street Shots Photography Podcast

Join photographers Antonio M. Rosario and Ward Rosin for tips and insights that will take your photography to the next level. Topics range from candid street photography to nature and landscapes as Antonio and Ward reflect on lessons learned, providing practical tips you can immediately apply to your own photography. Also, you’ll hear great interviews from working photographers.

Street Shots Photography Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 200 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #261

  The Middle of Somewhere

  Aug 14, 20261h 17m

  "I can’t seem to get enough of the ‘highway stuff,’ and the fascination of what may be around the next corner makes the whole trip worthwhile." -- Edgar Praus "Travel becomes a strategy for accumulating photographs." -- Susan Sontag In this episode, Antonio and Ward talk about how photographs begin to change when they’re placed next to one another. A quick exercise from Antonio’s class, using the still-unpublished zine they made together, leads into a conversation about sequencing, photo books, chapbooks, PDFs, and the simple pleasure of getting pictures off a screen. Not every image needs to be the big standalone “banger.” Sometimes a quieter photograph finds its purpose when it lands beside the right companion and becomes part of a larger story. From there, they head out of town. Ward takes a long, unhurried drive through small prairie communities, photographing weathered buildings and enjoying the rare freedom of not having to be anywhere at a particular time. Antonio returns to the Cass County Fair, where the smoke, noise, and motion of a tractor pull give him a chance to borrow a little inspiration from Ward’s rodeo and motorsport work. Going back for a second year lets him see what has stayed the same—and how much his own eye has changed. Together, they find that photography doesn’t require an exotic destination or a crowded city street. Sometimes the good stuff comes from revisiting familiar ground, wandering without too many expectations, and paying attention to what a place has been quietly trying to show you. Mentioned in this episode Miro — the collaborative board Antonio and Ward used to sequence their zine remotely Apple Freeform — an Apple-based alternative for arranging pictures and collaborating on visual boards Gavin Libotte Photography — Gavin’s photography and projects, including Wanderland Walker Evans at The Met — an influence on Ward’s direct photographs of prairie buildings Michael Kenna — the inspiration behind Antonio’s “diesel Michael Kenna” tractor-pull photographs Cass County Fair — home of the truck and tractor pull Antonio photographed Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Association — more about the machines, events, and gloriously excessive noise Wilber Czech Festival — the festival and parade Antonio visited in Wilber, Nebraska Nebraska State Fair — Antonio’s next larger fairground photography opportunity Subscribe to our Substack Newsletter Help out the show by buying us a coffee! Support the show by purchasing Antonio’s Zines or buying a print . Support the show by purchasing Ward's Zine, Book and Prints Send us a voice message, comment or question. Show Links: Antonio M. Rosario's Website , Vero , Instagram , Bluesky , and Facebook page Ward Rosin’s Website, Vero , Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook page . Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Deezer Podcast Addict

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  Episode #260

  Strangers on a Frame

  Jul 31, 20261h 15m

  In this episode, Antonio introduces the work of Latvian photographer Inta Ruka , whose quiet, direct portraits have completely pulled him in. Her photographs may appear simple at first, but the longer Antonio and Ward sit with them, the more stories and visual relationships begin to emerge. What matters most is the connection behind the pictures: Ruka uses the camera as a passport into people’s lives, spending time with them and allowing each photograph to grow out of trust. Her Rolleiflex stays out of the way, leaving her free to maintain eye contact and treat the person as more important than the equipment. Ward then reviews The Art of Street Photography by Sean Tucker and Joshua K. Jackson, a book concerned less with camera settings than with learning how to think and see as a photographer. Tucker explores creative dry spells, fear, ethics, motivation, and the experience of being fully present with a camera, while Jackson’s rich, layered photographs demonstrate just how open street photography can be. Together, the words and pictures offer something Antonio and Ward keep returning to: permission. Permission to stop being rigid, photograph whatever genuinely catches the eye, and recognize that becoming tired of old habits may simply mean it is time to grow. The Art of Street Photography by Sean Tucker & Joshua K. Jackson Subscribe to our Substack Newsletter Help out the show by buying us a coffee! Support the show by purchasing Antonio’s Zines or buying a print . Support the show by purchasing Ward's Zine, Book and Prints Send us a voice message, comment or question. Show Links: Antonio M. Rosario's Website , Vero , Instagram , Bluesky , and Facebook page Ward Rosin’s Website, Vero , Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook page . Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Deezer Podcast Addict

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  Episode #259

  Star Spangled Stampede

  Jul 15, 20261h 25m

  "I take photographs in my neighborhood. I think that mysterious things happen in familiar places. We don’t always need to run to the other end of the world." -- Saul Leiter "There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment." -- Robert Frank In this midsummer episode, Antonio talks about returning to Seward, Nebraska, for the Fourth of July and giving himself one simple assignment: photograph people wearing the stars and stripes. By narrowing his attention, he actually becomes more present and comes home with a stronger, more connected group of pictures—a good reminder that creative limits can open things up instead of closing them down. As he prepares to teach his first six-week photography class, he also wrestles with how to give beginners enough technical knowledge without losing the bigger picture. Ward has just finished nine evenings at the Calgary Stampede, an event he has attended for more than forty years and photographed seriously for the last decade. This time, he finds himself looking beyond the strong, formal compositions he knows how to make and toward quieter pictures that say something about who people are. That shift brings more color, more interaction, and a little more humanity into the work. It also raises questions about responsibility: having the right to take and share a photograph does not always mean keeping it online is the most decent choice. Together, Ward and Antonio come around to the value of returning to the same places year after year. Familiar events can become long-term projects, giving photographers a chance to notice what interests them now, see how they are changing, and gradually find something deeper than the pictures they made the year before. Antonio's Seward July 4th Pix: https://adobe.ly/4hdxxVA Subscribe to our Substack Newsletter Help out the show by buying us a coffee! Support the show by purchasing Antonio’s Zines or buying a print . Support the show by purchasing Ward's Zine, Book and Prints Send us a voice message, comment or question. Show Links: Antonio M. Rosario's Website , Vero , Instagram , Bluesky , and Facebook page Ward Rosin’s Website, Vero , Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook page . Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Deezer Podcast Addict

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  Episode #258

  The Thing Itself

  Jun 30, 20261h 18m

  "Anything that excites me for any reason, I will photograph; not searching for unusual subject matter, but making the commonplace unusual." -- Edward Weston "I see no reason for recording the obvious." -- Edward Weston In this episode, Antonio and Ward talk about Fujifilm cameras, autofocus, and film simulations. Antonio shares his frustration after missing bird photographs because the autofocus refused to lock onto obvious subjects, while Ward compares his own experiences photographing action with Fujifilm gear. They discuss firmware updates, the expectations photographers have for modern autofocus systems, and how working with film simulations can encourage a slower, more intentional approach to photography. Antonio and Ward spend the second half of the episode talking about Edward Weston’s Daybooks and the ideas that shaped his photography. They discuss Weston’s famous pepper photographs, his search for what he called “the thing itself,” and his belief that photography should reveal the true character of a subject rather than imitate painting. They talk about the relentless self-criticism found throughout his journals, the years he spent refining both his craft and his artistic philosophy, and the challenge photographers faced in convincing the art world that photography belonged alongside painting and sculpture. Along the way, they reflect on how Weston’s writing still offers practical lessons for photographers today and why his way of seeing continues to inspire nearly a century later. Links: Edward Weston – The Flame of Recognition Edward Weston’s Daybooks Pepper No. 30 Fujifilm film recipe iPhone app X Sim Lab - Fujifilm RAW processing iPad app Watch the YouTube video of this podcast here. Subscribe to our Substack Newsletter Help out the show by buying us a coffee! Support the show by purchasing Antonio’s Zines or buying a print . Support the show by purchasing Ward's Zine, Book and Prints Send us a voice message, comment or question. Show Links: Antonio M. Rosario's Website , Vero , Instagram , Bluesky , and Facebook page Ward Rosin’s Website, Vero , Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook page . Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Deezer Podcast Addict

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  Episode #257

  Not His Last Rodeo

  Jun 12, 20261h 28m

  "Sometimes the simplest pictures are the hardest to get." – Neil Leifer “I never have taken a picture I’ve intended. They’re always better or worse.” – Diane Arbus In this episode, Antonio talks about getting ready for his upcoming six-week class, The Narrative Lens, at Southeast Community College. That leads to a discussion about teaching photography, helping new photographers build confidence, and why so many photographers feel pressure to chase “hero photographs” instead of paying attention to the ordinary subjects that are already around them. Antonio and Ward also discuss the value of constraints, personal projects, and finding meaningful photographs close to home. The conversation moves to gear, including some new USB-C rechargeable batteries Antonio has been using with his Fujifilm cameras. They also talk about collecting photographic prints after Antonio finally opens a signed Gregory Crewdson print that had been sitting unopened in its box for far too long. That leads to a discussion about living with photographs, hanging prints on the wall, and the different ways photographers connect with the work of artists they admire. The second half of the show focuses on Ward’s recent trip to the Hand Hills Lake Stampede rodeo. Returning to an event he photographed ten years ago, Ward set out to make something different from the traditional rodeo photographs he had made in the past. Instead of concentrating on the obvious action, he focused on color, movement, gesture, and smaller details within the scene. The result was a series of photographs that received a strong reaction from other photographers and online audiences. Antonio and Ward spend some time discussing one particular image and why it works. The conversation looks at shape, color, rhythm, timing, and composition, along with some of the practical challenges of photographing fast-moving events. Ward shares his approach to photographing the rodeo, while Antonio breaks down some of the visual elements that make the photograph successful. The Narrative Lens — Antonio’s six-week photography course at Southeast Community College Ward’s Rodeo Print — Featured image from this episode (link when available) Big Boy Locomotive Photograph — Antonio’s train image discussed during the show Edward Weston (60th Anniversary Edition) — The book Antonio has been reading and plans to discuss in a future episode SMALLRIG Fujifilm NP-W126S USB-C Battery SMALLRIG Fujifilm NP-W235 USB-C Battery Subscribe to our Substack Newsletter Help out the show by buying us a coffee! Support the show by purchasing Antonio’s Zines or buying a print . Support the show by purchasing Ward's Zine, Book and Prints Send us a voice message, comment or question. Show Links: Antonio M. Rosario's Website , Vero , Instagram , Bluesky , and Facebook page Ward Rosin’s Website, Vero , Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook page . Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Deezer Podcast Addict

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