Photo essay / Oct 31, 2012
Flying out from Michigan, Heading to Tokyo!
Currently in Michigan, and getting ready to head to Tokyo. Before I left, I wanted to make this video to share a little of what’s in my bag, what I am preparing for the …
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Photo essay / Oct 30, 2012
Capturing The Spirit of Detroit: Video Interview with Brian Day, Street Photographer
The past weekend I had the great pleasure of catching up with Brian Day, a street photographer based in Detroit. I first met Brian Day through a reference by my manager, Neil Ta – …
Photo essay / Oct 29, 2012
Street Photography Magazine, “Radiate” Issue 3 Available!
I am excited to share that Stu Egan has recently published Issue 3 of Radiate Magazine. This issue contains great photography by Kaushal Parikh, Tony Marciante, Abby Robinson, Zisis Kardianos, Andrew Kochanowski, Gustavo Gomes and …
Photo essay / Oct 26, 2012
Street Photography Weekly Assignment #9: “Sensuality/Sexuality†Winner
I am excited that for this week’s winner for the “Sensuality/Seuxality” theme chosen by last week’s winner Timothy Cadman is Josefiel Rivera! Definition of Sensuality (by the Merriam-Webster dictionary): The relating to or consisting in …
Photo essay / Oct 25, 2012
Capturing The Simplicity in Chaos: The Street Photographs of Matt Obrey from the UK
Eric’s Note: I am happy to share the work of Matt Obrey, a street photographer based in the UK. He is part of the new revisedMEDIA collective, and I love his use of light, …
Photo essay / Oct 25, 2012
Alec Soth Lecture and Film Screening, Today Oct. 25, 7:00PM at the Detroit Film Theater
(Above video: Trailer for “Somewhere to Disappear“) Eric’s Note: Brian Day, fellow street photographer from Detroit, just passed along this information regarding a unique opportunity to meet Alec Soth, Magnum Photographer. More information about the event …
Photo essay / Oct 24, 2012
Capturing The Disappearing Faces of Chicago: Interview with Brian Soko, Street Photographer
Eric’s Note: Brian Soko is a street photographer based in Chicago, Illinois. I was first introduced to Brian’s work by Jason Martini, another street photographer based in Chicago. Brian is a native of Chicago, …
Photo essay / Oct 22, 2012
The Challenges and Rewards of Shooting Street Photography With a Medium-Format TLR Camera
Eric’s Note: This guest blog post is by Christian Nilson, a street photographer based in Zurich. Christian attended my Introduction to Street Photography Workshop in Berlin this year, and upon meeting Juliane Eirich (one …
Photo essay / Oct 21, 2012
Venice/Verona Introduction to Composition/Design Workshop Student Photos & Snapshots
The Week-Long Introduction to Composition/Design Workshop in Venice/Verona with Adam Marelli was a huge blast. Not only did we have the opportunity to explore the beauty, architecture, and history of Venice/Verona – but we …
Photo essay / Oct 19, 2012
The Psychadelic Color Film Street Photography of Sean Lotman from Kyoto
(“The Troublemaker” – Kyoto, Japan. Sean Lotman) Eric’s Note: I am excited to share this feature with Sean Lotman, a film street photographer currently based out of Kyoto. His colors are phenomenal, have great …
Photo essay / Oct 18, 2012
Interview with Jason Eskenazi on “Wonderland: A Fairytale of the Soviet Monolith” – A 10-Year Odyssey Around the Former Soviet Union
(All photographs in this article copyrighted by Jason Eskenazi) Eric’s Note: I am pleased to share this interview that two cute dogs did with Jason Eskenazi on his stunning book, “Wonderland: A Fairytale of the Soviet …
Photo essay / Oct 15, 2012
11 Lessons Diane Arbus Can Teach You About Street Photography
(All photographs copyrighted by the Estate of Diane Arbus) Diane Arbus is a photographer that has a very profound impact on me. When I first saw her photograph of the “grenade kid” — it …
Photo essay / Oct 14, 2012
Home is Where the Heart Is
After traveling for the last several months, I really enjoyed the last two weeks relaxing and recuperating in East Lansing, my new home in Michigan with Cindy. It has helped me work on some …
Photo essay / Oct 11, 2012
3 Reasons Why You Should Use the iPhone 5 For Street Photography by Mike Avina
(Above photograph shot on the iPhone 5 by Mike Avina) Eric’s Note: I’m sure many of you are curious about the performance of the iPhone 5’s camera for street photography. Fellow street photographer Mike …
Photo essay / Oct 10, 2012
Discover the Streets of Calcutta, India: Week-long Introduction to Design/Composition Workshop with Eric Kim and Adam Marelli (12/10-12/14)
Join Eric Kim and Adam Marelli… Street Photography Workshop:Â Introduction to Design/Composition Calcutta [INDIA] – December 10th-14th Eric’s Note: I am excited to announce that I will be teaching another unique 5-day workshop in Calcutta, …
Photo essay / Oct 10, 2012
Interview with Maciej Dakowicz on his “Cardiff After Dark” book Published by Thames & Hudson
Maciej Dakowicz is a Polish photographer, traveller, organiser of photo trips and gallerist living in London, UK. He holds a PhD in computer science, but abandoned science to focus on photography. He is one of …
Photo essay / Oct 9, 2012
15 Lessons Bruce Davidson Can Teach You About Street Photography
(All photographs in this article are copyrighted by Bruce Davidson / Magnum Photos / Steidl) Bruce Davidson is a photographer that I deeply look up to and admire. He first started taking pictures when …
Photo essay / Oct 6, 2012
Miami Street Photography Festival 2012 (December 7-9th) featuring Alex Webb, Rebecca Norris Webb, and Maggie Steber
(Photograph copyrighted by Alex Webb / Magnum Photos) I am excited to share the first upcoming Miami Street Photography Festival 2012. It will be featuring some of my favorite photographers, including Alex Webb (Magnum …
Photo essay / Oct 3, 2012
Book Review: Magnum Contact Sheets
One of the most valuable books I currently have in my library is Magnum Contact Sheets. It is a book that was put out by Thames and Hudson in the last year or so, …
Photo essay / Oct 2, 2012
“Our City. Our Life” Photo Exhibition from Street Photographer Travis Jensen @ Galette 88, Thursday (10/4) from 6-9PM
If you are in the bay area make sure to check out Travis Jensen‘s solo exhibition in San Francisco this Thursday (10/4) at Galette 88. Travis is a street and documentary photographer, and his …