#499 THE COURAGE TO START
FEATURING STREET PHOTOGRAPHERS BOB PATTERSON AND VALÉRIE JARDIN
It’s a street-focused week in terms of our guests, as Street Photography Magazine’s creator Bob Patterson, and candid street photographer Valérie Jardin join me. More than ten years ago, Bob took a chance on an idea: a digital magazine dedicated to street photography. What began as an experiment on Apple’s Newsstand is still here today, Street Photography Magazine. In this episode, we hear how it grew from a simple start into a space where photographers from around the world share work, ideas, and community. And Valérie is back to answer more of your questions in TEACH ME STREET.
From the mailbag, Axel Trapp shares his new postcard project, Hannah Gimblett reflects on the strength of photography in the face of personal adversity, and Robin Chun talks of self-publishing. Plus, Jason Burton brings a story of patience, tying neatly into this month’s One Word Assignment set by Ibarionex Perello.
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MORE ABOUT names, words, THE MUSIC and places FROM TODAY’S SHOW
Hannah Gimblett’s new website, Substack, a link to The Moment of Things featuring the work of Claude Batho, and her kind post about the forthcoming 500th episode.
LIFE magazine set the standard for photojournalism in the 20th century, bringing world events and everyday stories to life through unforgettable imagery.
LOOK magazine blended photo essays with popular culture, offering a visual record of American style, politics, and society in its mid-century heyday.
Valérie Jardin’s street photography, travel photography, fine art, and international photo workshops, France, Paris, Rome, New York City and beyond.
Robin Chun’s street photography on his website and Instagram.
Inspired by Stephen Wilkes’ Day to Night project, Jason Burton worked throughout the year to capture a tree and landscape as they change with the seasons. See the tree in transition on his Flickr page. The show referred to by Jason featuring a conversation with Stephen Wilkes can be found HERE.
Axel Trapp’s postcard project, called Greetings from the Past. See the postcards he has been producing below.
Joe Wigfall is a ‘soulfully’ observant street photographer whose everyday studio is the sidewalks, subways, and alleys of New York City.
Kelvin Brown’s flickr Photowalk inspired group - join by invite by clicking on to THIS LINK.
MUSIC LINKS: Beò wrote today's playout song For the rest of my life. Music on the show is sourced primarily from Artlist and also features in Michael Brennan’s Spotify playlist GoFoto. For Apple Music users, follow this playlist.
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BOB PATTERSON
Bob Patterson’s street photography, plus also see Street Photography Magazine.
TEACH ME STREET FEATURE: MICHAEL MIXON
‘End of the day,’ above, and ‘Fishing on the Fjord,’ below. Michael’s photographs discussed on this month’s Teach Me Street.
TEACH ME STREET: VIRGINIA GORDON
Gina’s picture reviewed today by Valérie Jardin.
AXEL TRAPP
Axel Trapp’s postcard project, called Greetings from the Past.
JASON BURTON
Inspired by Stephen Wilkes’ Day to Night project, Jason Burton works across the year with the tree above. See the tree in transition on his Flickr page.
NEALE JAMES
Sketchbook pictures above from the walk this morning, including the random electric lead? Below, photographs made this actual week from Scotland during the first week of the Photowalk Retreat.
VIDEO LIBRARY
The following videos or subjects are referenced within today’s show.
Too early perhaps, but listen through the trailer to hear a true actor deliver that wonderful line about faith.
