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 how...
Jul 03, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 71
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 photography...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 70
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 life. Kri...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 69
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 30s t...
May 22, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 68
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 str...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 67
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 for t...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 66
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, we ...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 54
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 restrictions on ...
Mar 27, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 64
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, emphasising how it...
Mar 13, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 63
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 up about h...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 62
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. Sam elabo...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 61
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 photography, ...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 60
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 cha...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 59
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!...
Jan 02, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 58
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, American ...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 57
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 took a pivot...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 56
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, Suza...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 55
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 descri...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 54
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 Argus: Web...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 53
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, aka BGS Fun...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 52
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!...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 51
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' here and ...
May 30, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 50
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!...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 49
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!
May 02, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 48
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 Instagram and l...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Send us a text Paul Baldonado, more commonly known as Paulie B, is a New York-based artist and street photographer. He also runs a hugely successful You Tube channel, which not only highlights his own great work but the work of other photographers in the New York street scene. He’s also the mastermind behind the hugely successful Walkie Talkie series. Follow Paulie: Website Instagram Follow us on Instagram and leave us a review!...
Mar 14, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Send us a text The Real Sir Robin is a German-born street photographer who also runs a popular photography YouTube channel. He is known for shooting both film and digital and travels the world taking photos and teaching workshops. Follow Robin: Website Instagram Follow us on Instagram and leave us a review!...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Send us a text In this episode, John and Mark discuss whether photographing on your own versus shooting with a group of mates yields better results. Plus, Jay Regular chats about his latest project and photo zine, Commute. Follow Jay: Website Instagram Follow us on Instagram and leave us a review!...
Feb 15, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Send us a text Reuben Radding is a New York City-based street photographer known for his work capturing the people and streets of NYC. His photography is characterised by a focus on human character and emotion, mostly in black and white. Reuben describes his work is an improvisation, shaped by his long hours of wandering the streets of New York. His work has featured in numerous US and international exhibitions and he also teaches at the International Centre of Photography. Follow Reuben: Websit...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Send us a text Matt Hall is a photographer originally from Cambridge in the UK, who currently resides in Margate. Matt is known for his minimalistic style of street photography and uses abstraction and single human figures to find magic in the mundane. Matt’s work has been exhibited around the UK and he’s also been published in various photography magazines. Follow Matt: Website Instagram Follow us on Instagram and leave us a review!...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 42
