"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 dosed on gabapentin, and figuring out how much actually fits in a Chrysler Pacifica. He ...
Jun 30, 2025•48 min•Ep. 234
"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 perfectly timed rainbow that showed up outside his window. He and Ward talk about th...
Jun 15, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 233
"The limitations of photography are in yourself, for what we see is only what we are." -- Ernst Haas "A photographic portrait is a picture of someone who knows he is being photographed." -- Richard Avedon In this episode, Ward opens with a deep dive into his Lightroom library, explaining how “hunting” for decisive moments differs from “fishing” for happy accidents—and proving the point with a newly-found two-way-mirror shot in Japan that almost became digital landfill. The chat drifts into portr...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 232
"Photography is truth. The cinema is truth 24 times per second." -- Jean-Luc Godard "What use is having a great depth of field, if there is not an adequate depth of feeling?" -- W. Eugene Smith In this episode, Antonio and Ward catch up amid packing tape and camping plans. Antonio talks through the experience of unearthing old cameras—including a pair of Olympus XAs he didn’t even realize he owned—while preparing for his move. The conversation wanders through gear talk, fond memories of a long-l...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 231
"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 Antonio kicks off this episode with a walk through the 2025 AIPAD Photography Show in Manhattan, talking about everything from classic Ansel A...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 230
"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 traveling through Japan for eleven days, visiting Tokyo, Hiroshima, and O...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 229
"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. The two chat about Antonio’s full photography journey—from messing around with an Instamatic as a ki...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 228
"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. They focus especially on his influential “Segregation Story” photo series , whic...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 227
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 2022, when Ward visited New York, and they recorded together in person right after seeing the Bernd and Hilla Beche...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 226
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, convenient film simulation dial, and the nostalgic charm of the silver-...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 225
"The artist's world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep." "I think of myself as an explorer who has spent his life on a long voyage of discovery." -- Paul Strand In this episode of Street Shots, Antonio chats with guest co-host Keith Goldstein about the changing world of stock photography and Keith’s book projects. Keith, who’s worked with both Getty Images and Shutterstock, shares his thoughts on their recent merger an...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 224
"I've learned over the years not to make big decisions based on short-term emotions because feelings aren't facts and they will pass or at least change.” "Give yourself permission to begin again." -- Sean Tucker In this first episode of 2025, Antonio and Ward discuss what keeps the creativity alive when the motivation runs on low. Of course, revisiting older work, like photo shoots or journal entries, brings new ideas and gives a feeling of progress. Usually, at moments like this, looking back a...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 223
“Which of my photographs is my favorite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow.” – Imogen Cunningham "Life is my subject matter." – Trent Parke Happy New Year, Everyone! So, in this end-of-year episode, Antonio and Ward just sit down and have a really thoughtful, easygoing chat about everything that stuck with them over the past year—photographers who left an impression, creative shifts in their own work, and the bigger conversations happening in the world of photography. It’s not like a bullet-poi...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 222
Antonio and Ward kick off this episode of Street Shots by chatting about some recent photography finds. Ward got his hands on a Godox Lux Junior flash , a small, retro-style unit that’s easy to use and sparks creative fun. Antonio talks about his latest book pick, Segregation Story by Gordon Parks , praising the powerful color photos that vividly depict segregation in America. Ward also discovered East Beats, Osaka 1964-1970 by Yoshihiro Suzuki , a street photography collection capturing everyda...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 221
In this episode, Antonio and Ward explore the idea of a “color voice” in photography—a personal and intentional use of color that can shape a photographer’s visual identity. They discuss how color choices can influence the emotional impact of an image, creating a mood or enhancing the story being told. From vibrant, high-contrast palettes to more subtle, muted tones, they examine how photographers can experiment with color to reflect their own creative vision and connect with their audience on a...
Nov 30, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 220
“When I photograph, what I’m really doing is seeking answers to things.” -- Wynn Bullock “If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting stuff.” -- Jim Richardson In this episode, Antonio and Ward reflect on photography’s unique role in preserving memories and stories. They discuss the importance of visual media literacy, highlighting how critical it is to go beyond just taking photos—to truly “read” images and understand the narratives they capture. Antonio shares h...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 219
"Serendipity plays an enormous role in my work. I create the possibilities for accidents to happen." -- Robbert Flick "I’m very interested in the uncanny and a way to find something mysterious or terrible within everyday life." -- Gregory Crewdson In this episode, Antonio and Ward start, as usual, by discussing recent book acquisitions, including books received by Antonio, such as “Sons of the Living” by Bryan Schutmaat , Fred Hertzog’s “Black and White” , Anne Noggle’s “Flight of Spirit,” and W...
Oct 31, 2024•54 min•Ep. 218
"What I'm always trying to do is to make a picture that goes beyond a story." "If you can shoot on the street, you can shoot anything." -- Mary Ellen Mark In this episode, Antonio and Ward begin with some "light" conversation about the aurora making a rare appearance in New York. Antonio reflects on the quiet satisfaction of finally catching a glimpse, even though his neighbors’ iPhones seemed to perform better than his carefully chosen Fujifilm setup. It wasn’t just about getting the perfect sh...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 217
"...talking about pictures as though you could tell anybody how to take good ones is nuts. Pictures are given, not taken." -- Robert Adams "The work of a photographer is to reveal hidden things." -- Matt Black In this episode, Antonio and Ward kick things off by comparing the new iPhone camera to Fujifilm gear, debating whether the latest upgrades really make a difference for serious shooters. From there, Ward talks about his upcoming trip to Japan and how he plans to shoot street photography ar...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 216
"Photography books often have titles like The Photographer’s Eye or The Vision of So and So or Seeing Photographs — as if photographers didn’t have minds, only eyes." -- Duane Michals “A book is like a piece of music; it has a beginning and an end, but what happens in between is up to you.” -- Stephen Shore In this episode, Antonio talks about connecting with his new Fujifilm X100VI camera during a photo walk around New York City. He reflects on how much he enjoys shooting with this camera, whic...
Sep 15, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 215
"Don't tell your parents where we went” “I’m sort of a spy,” ― Vivian Maier In this episode, Ward and Antonio start off by diving into Ward's recent exploration of minimalist photography. Ward shares how he has been capturing everyday objects—like cars and sheds—using his phone camera in black and white. His focus is on the "thinginess" of these mundane subjects, turning them into striking images that highlight their presence and simplicity. Ward reflects on how this approach mirrors his earlier...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 214
"For me, vision is an intelligent form of thought." -- Andreas Gursky “Creativity is contagious, pass it on.” – Albert Einstein In this episode, Antonio and Ward start with reflections on the changing seasons and how it influences their photography experiences. They transition into a discussion about the nuances of teaching Lightroom, where Antonio shares how he successfully engaged his students by incorporating personal insights and broader photography contexts rather than sticking strictly to ...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 213
"I’m ready to surrender into the idea that we’re all connected, and that I need to be of service somehow." "The way we see things changes them, and the things we see change us." -- Gino Miele In this episode, Antonio and Ward welcome Gino Miele for an in-depth conversation about the delicate balance between being fully present in a moment and capturing it through photography. Gino shares his experience photographing a lowrider family in New Mexico, where he found himself both immersed in the vib...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 212
In this episode, Ward kicks things off by sharing his experiences at the Calgary Stampede, a massive fair and rodeo. He talks about using his new camera gear, including his trusty Fujifilm X-E3 with a 23mm lens for wide shots and the new Fuji X-S20 with a 50mm lens for more detailed portraits. Ward explains how he uses the 23mm lens for capturing groups of people in candid moments and the 50mm lens for more composed shots from a distance. He emphasizes the importance of getting into the right mi...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 211
"I believe photographers should shoot what they want, not shoot what they get." - Roberto Valenzuela "Skill in photography is acquired by practice and not by purchase." - Percy W. Harris In this episode, Antonio dives into a bit of a rant about AI in photo editing, expressing his mixed feelings. He appreciates the convenience these tools offer but worries they’re stripping away the authenticity and skill that go into creating great photos. Antonio also talks about his recent street photography c...
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 210
"Photographers, like all artists, choose their medium because it allows them the most fully truthful expression of their vision. Other ways are relatively imprecise and incomplete. . . . " - Robert Adams In this episode, Antonio and Ward sit down with their guest (and follower of the show), Jeffrey Saldinger . Jeffrey, who started as a painter, shares his artistic journey and how he eventually fell in love with photography. Inspired by Giorgio Morandi ’s exhibition at the Guggenheim, Jeffrey dec...
Jun 15, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 209
"When I use the camera, I often feel like I know something of the people or places I come in contact with." - Christophe Agou "No place is boring, if you've had a good night's sleep and have a pocket full of unexposed film." - Robert Adams In this episode, Antonio and Ward discuss Gerald Undone’s recent YouTube video , which critiques how camera reviewers should approach their work. They talk about the importance of transparency, thoroughness, and the impact these reviews have on the photography...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 208
"The grain in film is something I crave. It adds a layer of truth and rawness." - Wim Wenders “It's like a fingerprint on every image." - Anton Corbijn In this episode, Antonio and Ward dive into some new photography gear and fascinating image-making techniques. Antonio kicks things off by sharing info about the new Fotodiox GFX stitching adapter for 4x5 cameras . He discusses the possibilities of pairing it with his Fujifilm GFX camera for panoramic shots and how he could use this setup for his...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 207
"The wonderful thing about photography is that it's a solo act. It's just me and the camera." - Jessica Lange "The common denominator is that we all want to make something beautiful, something relatable, something we can look at and say, 'Shit! Yeah, man. That turned out better than I thought." - Jeff Bridges In this episode, Antonio and Ward discuss a quirky event Ward attended where a record number of people dressed in inflatable dinosaur costumes. This lighthearted gathering is contrasted wit...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 206
"What is a photograph? For me, a fragment of quick-silver, a lucid dream, a scribbled note from the subconscious to be deciphered, perhaps, over years. It is a monologue trying to become a conversation, an offering, an alibi, a salute." -- Eva Rubinstein In this episode, Antonio vividly shares his recent experience of photographing the recent eclipse. He details the use of a new filter and the excitement of capturing the celestial event, discussing both the technical aspects and the personal thr...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 205
