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Hit The Streets 94: Best Business Practices For Photographers Part I with John Harrington

Guest User July 5, 2018

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Street Photography... Color or B&W?  Let's look at the pros and cons of color and B&W in street photography. How do you decide? With several examples, Valerie will help you put more intent in your photography. Whether you shoot raw or not, this webinar is designed to help you make the decision before you press the shutter as part of the creative process. 

When: August 1st, 2018. If you cannot attend the webinar LIVE, you can stream it on your own time later as long as you are registered!

Summary

 In this 2 part episode of Hit The Streets, photographer and author John Harrington will give you extremely valuable business tips to help you monetize your photography skills. From pricing to contracts, invoicing to getting paid and so much more!

Biography

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For almost three decades, John has covered the world of politics, traveled internationally, and negotiated contracts and licensing along the way. John grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area before moving to  Washington DC in the mid-80's. A 2007 recipient of the United Nations' Leadership Award in the field of photography, Harrington's work has appeared in Time, Newsweek and Rolling Stone, and his commercial clients have included Coca-Cola, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Lockheed Martin, and the National Geographic Society.

John has produced three commissioned books for the Smithsonian and the third edition of his book Best Business Practices for Photographers, remains a best-seller. John has lectured across the US at events for the ASMP, APA, PP of A, and the NPPA. John concluded serving his second term as the President of the White House News Photographers Association in May of 2011.

Links to John's Work

https://www.johnharrington.com/index

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Hit The Streets 93: Juxtapositions, Patience and Perseverance with Ritesh Ghosh

Valerie Jardin June 28, 2018

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Street Photography... Color or B&W?  Let's look at the pros and cons of color and B&W in street photography. How do you decide? With several examples, Valerie will help you put more intent in your photography. Whether you shoot raw or not, this webinar is designed to help you make the decision before you press the shutter as part of the creative process. 

When: August 1st, 2018. If you cannot attend the webinar LIVE, you can stream it on your own time later as long as you are registered!

Summary

David Julian is guest hosting for Valerie this week. This week he has a conversation with Ritesh Ghosh about juxtapositions, patience and perseverance. Enjoy!

Biography

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My name is Ritesh Ghosh and I am a travel and Street Photographer from Kolkata, India. 

This would probably not have been my introduction 8 years ago when I was just a regular guy working as a cashier in a Private Bank. Although I had been creatively inclined since childhood, the 9 to 5 grind left me with almost no time to discover the potential within. I guess everything comes with an expiry date and so did my career as a Banker. It was in January 2014 that I decided to hang up my banker boots and opt for a better alternative. With the little savings that I had managed to accumulate and not knowing what exactly I wanted to pursue, I purchased my first DSLR camera, a Canon 600D. Looking at the world around me through the little glass window on my camera (better known as the viewfinder) I started getting intrigued day by day. As I was running out of money I decided to take up a job and moved out to Dubai for a year. During my stay abroad, I was following a lot of Photographer’s on YouTube when I came across this gentleman named Zack Arias who was shooting with the Fujifilm X100s. The sheer brilliance of this little mirrorless system was such that Mr. Arias had declared that “The DSLR is dead.” The statement was so convincing that I ended up purchasing the X100s for myself.  

Coming back to India in October 2015, I started taking pictures on the streets of Kolkata. The 23mm f.2.8 on the X100s was just the perfect combination for capturing street action. Initially, I was a bit apprehensive about how my subjects would react. Approaching them with a smile made things work for me. The compact size of the camera did not make me look too intimidating and people wouldn’t really mind me taking their snap from a close proximity. Photography is all about how you perceive the world through that viewfinder glass on your camera. For most it really does not make any difference but for some it can be a “game changer”. One of the many learnings which I have personally gained over the last couple of years is something that I would like to share. Persistence and Patience are the best friends of a photographer. I try and shoot regularly for about 3 hours. By virtue of these qualities one starts looking at the things around them with precision. I have been visiting Kumartuli and it’s alleys from the moment I had my first camera in hand about 4 years ago. There were times when I would return without a single decent frame. But that did not deter me from going back to the same place again. With every repeat visit I started noticing minute things present around me which were otherwise invisible to others.

I have recently worked on a personal project #BEINGAWOMAN where I have tried to bring out the different shades to a Woman's personality. Prior to that I had worked on a project showcasing a young skateboarder from Kolkata. 

Juxtaposition is my favourite sub genre in Street Photography. It gives me the opportunity to express myself creatively and engage my audience at the same time. I draw my inspiration from Vineet Vohra who has mastered the art of Juxtaposition. I am presently working on a couple of personal projects and traveling whenever I have the opportunity. My gear includes the Fujifilm XT1 with the 10-24mm, 16mm, 23mm, 18-55mm and 50-140mm lenses. 

Links to Ritesh's Work

https://www.facebook.com/ritesh.ghosh.549

https://www.instagram.com/love_thy_camera/

Examples of Ritesh's Work

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Hit The Streets 92: Before Winter with Olga Karlovac

Valerie Jardin June 21, 2018

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Street Photography... Color or B&W?  Let's look at the pros and cons of color and B&W in street photography. How do you decide? With several examples, Valerie will help you put more intent in your photography. Whether you shoot raw or not, this webinar is designed to help you make the decision before you press the shutter as part of the creative process. 

When: August 1st, 2018. If you cannot attend the webinar LIVE, you can stream it on your own time later as long as you are registered!

Summary

Today my guest is Olga Karlovac. On this episode of Hit The Streets we discuss her unique style, projects, upcoming exhibit and more.

Biography

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My name is Olga Karlovac and I am a street and abstract photographer from Croatia. I was born in Dubrovnik and currently I live in Zagreb.

Photography is my passion and a help to go through life. It is a way of communication to everything around me and within myself.

I like reading books, winter and rain. I enjoy small things such a walk in nature, having my favourite coffee and sometimes just doing nothing.

My photos have been a part of exhibitions and have been published in various magazines. 

I have published two photo books. Currently, I am preparing a book presentation and exhibition for my second photo book "before winter"  in the Ecad gallery in London. I am also working on a new project called "The Disarray" .

Links to Olga's Work

https://www.instagram.com/olga.karlovac/

https://www.olga-karlovac-photography.com/

https://www.facebook.com/olga.karlovac

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Hit The Streets 91: #DoSomethingForNothing Gallery Exhibit with Joshua Coombes in Minneapolis

Guest User June 14, 2018

Joshua Coombes is in the house! Take a listen as Josh joins me to talk about our #DoSomethingForNothing NYC-Paris photo exhibit at the Mpls Photo Center.

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Hit The Streets 90: How I Fight Depression with Photography with Frank Meffert

Guest User June 7, 2018

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Street Photography... Color or B&W?  Let's look at the pros and cons of color and B&W in street photography. How do you decide? With several examples, Valerie will help you put more intent in your photography. Whether you shoot raw or not, this webinar is designed to help you make the decision before you press the shutter as part of the creative process. 

When: August 1st, 2018. If you cannot attend the webinar LIVE, you can stream it on your own time later as long as you are registered!

Summary

In this episode, German photographer Frank Meffert discusses how street photography in helping him deal with his depression on a daily basis. This is an important story worth sharing.

Biography

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Frank is a full-time software engineer working for the German Air Traffic Control. He pleases his creative hemisphere with street photography whenever possible. 

He sees beauty in abandoned and lonely urban sceneries. Loves the thrill of getting a good shot. Has a passion for the underground and is easily overwhelmed by any subway station on the planet!

Links to Frank's Work

Webpage: frankyboy.photography

Frank's collective: collateraleyes.com

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https://www.collateraleyes.com/2018/05/18/one-day-one-door/

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Hit The Streets 89: Q&A and Photo Challenge

Valerie Jardin May 31, 2018

Welcome to a new Q&A and Photo Challenge episode. Guest co-host Chantal Mougel answer listener questions about adding a title to your photographs and doing research before hitting the streets of a new city. We announce the winners of the last photo challenge and announce a new one.

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Hit The Streets 88: David Julian on Photographing in Unfamiliar Cultures

Guest User May 24, 2018

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Photo Stories II - June 1st, 2018:  Get an intimate insight into Valerie's thought and creative process from visualization to capture as she takes you on a photo walk through a series of photographs. Why did she choose B&W over color? What aperture and why? What was the intent behind the choice of a focal point? And much more... 

NOTE: If you cannot attend the webinar live, you can stream it on your own time later, but only if you reserve you register before the live version!

Summary

In this episode of hit The Streets, Valerie invited Seattle based photographer David Julian back on the show. You may remember our conversation on HTS 54 about photographing Burning Man. This week, David talks about ways to handle cultural barriers and avoid faux-pas when photographing the streets of the world. Enjoy!

Biography

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I'm a photographer, illustrator, educator and speaker based in Seattle. Thirty years ago, I never set out to be a photographer, preferring to reserve image making for personal expression and explorations. After years of corporate work, I now divide my time between editorial assignments, cultural travel workshops, personal projects, and education. I discovered my passion for teaching and guiding in 2001, and now lead workshops for Maine Media Workshops, The Santa Fe Workshops, Anderson Ranch Arts Center and Un-Cruise, and private cultural tours in Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Canada, Europe, Cuba and recently India.

Over the years my work and interviews have appeared in Communication Arts, PRINT, NY Times, LA Times, Islands, Outside, National Geographic Traveler, Audubon, Rangefinder, Outdoor Photographer, Digital Photo Pro, Fujilove, and in other arts media. I am a Fuji-X Delegate photographer and enjoy helping others develop vision and skills to reach their creative goals. I continue developing new projects and tours, and invite connections with like-minded photo adventurers across the planet. 

I’m leading “Beyond Lucky: The Art of Intentional Travel and Street Photography" workshop in July at Maine Media Workshops, “Culture and Light in Sri Lanka” in November and “The Art and Soul of Eastern Cuba” in December.

On my first trip to India, I arrived without expectations; only curiosity and intentions. As I journeyed throughout Rajasthan and Varanasi, I discovered a generosity of spirit and daily surprises that I will never forget. My goal, as always,  is to convey that feeling of discovery in my photographs.

Links to David's Work

Web: DavidJulian.com   

Blog: Notes from a Creative Soul

Workshops: Cultural Travel and Street Photography Workshops  

Related photography:  Rajasthan & Varanasi, People of India, Kushti Wrestlers

Facebook: Facebook.com/DavidJulianPhotographicArts 

Facebook Group: Art of Travel and Street Photography

Instagram: Instagram.com/davidjulianphotography

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Hit The Streets 87: Walter Rothwell on Documentary Photography, Street work, Competitions, Cats and More...

Guest User May 17, 2018

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Photo Stories II - June 1st, 2018:  Get an intimate insight into Valerie's thought and creative process from visualization to capture as she takes you on a photo walk through a series of photographs. Why did she choose B&W over color? What aperture and why? What was the intent behind the choice of focal point? And much more... 

NOTE: If you cannot attend the webinar live, you can stream it on your own time later, but only if you reserve you register before the live version!

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This week I am pleased to share with you a conversation with UK based photographer Walter Rothwell. Enjoy our conversation as we talk about documentary photography, street work, competitions, cats and more...

Biography

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My name is Walter Rothwell, I am an internationally published and exhibited documentary and street photographer based in the UK. My work is about moments in life, always real, never staged and shot on black and white film. I will admit to having a soft spot for photographing animals, they are a constant theme throughout my work, being a challenge and a joy to work with and impossible to predict! In 2015 I co-founded the Street Photography International Collective.

Links to Walter's Work

http://www.walterrothwell.com

https://www.instagram.com/walter_rothwell/

https://spistreetawards.com

Examples of Walter's Work

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Hit The Streets 86: Photo Faves with Fokko Muller

Guest User May 10, 2018

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Photo Stories II - June 1st, 2018:  Get an intimate insight into Valerie's thought and creative process from visualization to capture as she takes you on a photo walk through a series of photographs. Why did she choose B&W over color? What aperture and why? What was the intent behind the choice of focal point? And much more... 

NOTE: If you cannot attend the webinar live, you can stream it on your own time later, but only if you reserve you register before the live version!

Summary 

Today my guest is photographer Fokko Muller and he shares his 'photo faves' with us, enjoy!

Biography

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"I am a Dutch photographer with a special interest in street photography. Street photography changed my way of looking into the world. I like being on the streets, seeing the interaction between people and hearing the fragments of their conversations. 

I enjoy showing people in their daily environment. I like you to take a closer look and wonder what is happening. Sometimes I want to make you smile. My photos are always made with respect for the subject. 

I teach street photography workshops, I give lectures on street photography and I published my photo book The Street.

I am an official Olympus Visionary and owner of www.straatfotografie.nl 

The best thing about street photography is that you walk out the door and never know what you bring home in your camera."

Links to Fokko's Work

Website: http://www.fokkomuller.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fokkomuller

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fokkomuller/

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Hit The Streets 85: A Passion for the Craft with Damien Lovegrove

Valerie Jardin May 3, 2018

This week on Hit The Streets, British photographer Damien Lovegrove shares his amazing journey from cameraman at the BBC to photographer and educator. I truly enjoyed this conversation and Damien's drive and passion for the craft, and I am confident that you will listen to it more than once.

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