FEATURING STREET PHOTOGRAPHER PHIL PENMAN

“MOST CITIES ARE NOUNS, NEW YORK’S A VERB”

Phil Penman is my guest today, the British-born, New York-based celebrated street photographer. He’s documented the ever-changing scene of New York City’s streets approaching three decades and we talk about photojournalism, confidence, making news pictures and the rich exciting nonstop tapestry where whatever could happen, probably will. Also today, why adventure is for the now, we find an old school bus in a forest which becomes photographic gold, beautiful scenery on the Emerald Isle, plus how leaving your work for a stranger to find can lead to the most incredible opportunities. As it’s the second Friday in the month, our street mentor Valérie Jardin is here, and this time, the subject is humour.

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REFERENCES, FURTHER READING, GALLERIES AND LINKS MENTIONED DURING TODAY’S SHOW

AFRICA ‘24 EXPEDITION AND PHOTOWALK RETREAT.
The September 2023 Assignment, set this month by street photographer Phil Penman.
Join the EXTRA MILE community.
Nan Goldin, an American photographer and activist. Her work often explores subcultures and moments of intimacy.
Bruce Gilden, American street and portrait photographer, mentioned by Phil in terms of street style, along with Joel Meyerowitz.
The long exposure work on the street of Alexy Titarenko.
John Brockliss, documentary photographer, on the Camino Trail and his appearance on this show in episode 247.
Julia Cameron, The Artist’s Way, introduced by Extra Miler Caroline Burke.
Dawn Mander and Brian Lloyd Duckett, mentioned by Stan Crook within his letter.
Paul Rogers Photography, mentioned when discussing angles whilst photographing for creativity.
Jasmine Jang’s website, our playout artist today.

PHIL PENMAN

Street photographs (above and below) made by Phil. All photographs copyright. Not to be reproduced or used without express permission from Phil Penman.

VALÉRIE JARDIN

The second Friday of the month, so Valérie Jardin joins me sharing the stories behind four pictures with a theme of humour. Listen to the show for the full story behind the photographs.