Photo essay / Jun 30, 2013
Don’t Compete, Collaborate.
“You don’t eat to be “the best” taster the world, don’t take a stroll to be “the best” stroller in the world, don’t push buttons in an elevator to be the best button pusher …
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Photo essay / Jun 26, 2013
Interview with Todd Gross on Shooting Film (vs Digital), Working in Color, and the Secret Identity of Quarlo in New York
I recently had the chance to interview Todd Gross, currently one of my favorite color street photographers when I was in New York about a month ago. We sat down at Jackson diner, had …
Photo essay / Jun 22, 2013
“Common Ground” Opening in Los Angeles, July 6-27th / Featuring: Blake Andrews, Richard Bram, Bryan Formhals, Chuck Patch, and Jack Simon
I am excited to share that some of the most talented street photographers I know which include Blake Andrews, Richard Bram, Bryan Formhals, Chuck Patch, and Jack Simon are sharing some of their work …
Photo essay / Jun 21, 2013
5 Lessons for Living in Street Photography (and Life)
One of the articles I read a while ago (and recently re-read) was the “Top 5 Regrets of the Dying.” To sum up, a nurse who took care of the elderly and dying kept …
Photo essay / Jun 18, 2013
8 Rare Insights From an Interview with Josef Koudelka at Look3
Josef Koudelka, one of the greatest living photographers in history, gave a rare interview at Look 3 in Charlottesville recently. You can see a full transcript of the interview here, but I wanted to share …
Photo essay / Jun 17, 2013
Interview with Tomas Leach, Director of “In No Great Hurry: 13 Lessons in Life with Saul Leiter”
Eric’s Note: I am pleased to share this interview with Tomas Leach, the director of  “In No Great Hurry: 13 Lessons in Life with Saul Leiter.” If you haven’t watched it yet, make sure …
Photo essay / Jun 11, 2013
American Street Portrait Interview #1: Eric Rivera, Ex-Wall Street Trader Turned Philosopher in Philadelphia
When I was in Philly to pick up my Ford Fiesta for the Fiestamovement campaign, I met up with Chris Urie, a street photographer and journalist based in Philly. We took a stroll around …
Photo essay / Jun 10, 2013
How to Be Grateful For What You Have
We are always tempted by what’s new. We want the newest cameras, the newest cars, the newest computers, the newest smartphones, the newest tablets, and more. When does all this madness end? In this …
Photo essay / Jun 7, 2013
The Importance of Letting Your Photos Marinate
I think one of the most difficult aspects of photography is the editing process (choosing your best images). Garry Winogrand famously said, “Sometimes photographers mistake emotion for what makes a great street photograph.†Winogrand famously …
Photo essay / Jun 4, 2013
Environmental Portrait GoPro POV at Kane’s Diner in New York
The story: When in New York, I stayed with my good friend Spencer (childhood friend) in Queens. Another of my good childhood friends (Aditiya) mentioned that before I left New York, I had to …
Photo essay / Jun 2, 2013
Review of the Ricoh GR for Street Photography
Disclaimer: I have been provided a Ricoh GRD V (no strings attached) from Pentax-Ricoh. However I will try to keep this review as un-biased as possible. Update: The new Ricoh GRD V (Version Number …