Tag: interview

  • Capturing the Constantly Vanishing Tokyo: Interview with Photographer Mike Nguyen

    Capturing the Constantly Vanishing Tokyo: Interview with Photographer Mike Nguyen

    One of the guys I have been spending the most time with here in Tokyo is Mike Nguyen, a street photographer based in Tokyo. What I love about his work is that he is a very versatile photographer – combining landscapes, portraits, and street shots into his distinctive style. His photos are a visual diary…

  • Video Interview with Bellamy Hunt (Japan Camera Hunter) in Tokyo

    Video Interview with Bellamy Hunt (Japan Camera Hunter) in Tokyo

    In this interview I had the chance to chat with Bellamy Hunt, aka Japan Camera Hunter. We chatted about how he started photography, his inspirations, and why he does what he does. Keep reading to see more of Bellamy’s street photography below!

  • Capturing The Spirit of Detroit: Video Interview with Brian Day, Street Photographer

    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 – and ever since I met Brian (like Neil) I have had a serious bro crush on him. Not only is he…

  • Capturing The Disappearing Faces of Chicago: Interview with Brian Soko, Street Photographer

    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, and has been shooting there for many years- and has experienced the changes and evolution of the city. Armed with his…

  • Interview with Jason Eskenazi on “Wonderland: A Fairytale of the Soviet Monolith” – A 10-Year Odyssey Around the Former Soviet Union

    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 Monolith“. The book is a journey through the former Soviet Union that took Eskenazi 10 years to complete. The original interview was…

  • Interview with Kai Man Wong from Digital Rev TV on the Leica Blog

    Interview with Kai Man Wong from Digital Rev TV on the Leica Blog

    In-case you missed it, check out my interview with Kai Man Wong from Digital Rev TV on the Leica blog. We chat about his interest in street photography, his hectic life as a caster, and his fake british accent. Check out the entire interview here.

  • Interview with Matteï Batruch, Street Photographer from Geneva

    Interview with Matteï Batruch, Street Photographer from Geneva

    I just came back to Marseilles from Istanbul after staying a week with my good friend two cute dogs. I had the time of my life, being able to meet other passionate local Turkish photographers, eating the delicious food there, and also shooting a ton (I shot 35 rolls of Portra 400 film there –…

  • Interview With Me (by two cute dogs) in Istanbul

    A night or two ago, my good friend two cute dogs interviewed me via my GoPro camera on a roof-top terrace bar in Istanbul. He asked me some great interview questions about some of the following: The term “streettogs” About my personal background/history How I deal with people who criticize me The issue of being…

  • Travel Update in Istanbul and Interview with twocutedogs

    Shooting street photography in Istanbul has been absolutely incredible. The light and colors are gorgeous, and I can’t stop eating the food here either! Not only that, but people are incredibly friendly and generous. On my first two days here, I have been shooting quite a bit (5-6 rolls of Portra 400 everyday) because I…

  • #AskMagnum: Video Interview with Bruce Gilden

    #AskMagnum: Video Interview with Bruce Gilden

    Recently Magnum Photos has been doing a great initiative via their Facebook fan page and Twitter titled: #AskMagnum. They have been soliciting questions for Magnum Photographers and asking the best questions. They recently did a great interview/video slideshow with Bruce Gilden on their blog. The questions posed related to advice for street photographers, how he…

  • Interview with Fabrice Catérini, Photojournalist based in Lyon and co-founder of Inediz

    Interview with Fabrice Catérini, Photojournalist based in Lyon and co-founder of Inediz

    Last year at the Leica Magnum event in Paris, I had the great pleasure of meeting Fabrice Catérini, an avid photojournalist based in Lyon who also enjoys to shoot street photography on the side. Fabrice was born in 1982 and has been working professionally with Claire Jeantet, another French photojournalist 2008. They founded their own…

  • Interview with Benedicte Guillon, Parisian Street Photographer from the Mobile Photo Group

    Interview with Benedicte Guillon, Parisian Street Photographer from the Mobile Photo Group

    I had the great pleasure of being introduced to Benedicte Guillon from my mate Misho Baranovic, one of the founding members of the Mobile Photo Group. Benedicte is currently based in Paris, and I was able to interview her about starting off in street photography with an iPhone, her travels all around the world, as…

  • Layers, Light, and Color in Seoul: Interview with Street Photographer Arthur Quejadas II

    Layers, Light, and Color in Seoul: Interview with Street Photographer Arthur Quejadas II

    I have always been a fan of Arthur Quejadas II, seeing several of his images in the Hardcore Street Photography Group on Flickr. After interviewing Trevor Marczylo I had a chance to interview Arthur as well. Check out the interview and see how Arthur creates layers and depth in his images – and chases the…

  • Interview on Expert Photography

    Interview on Expert Photography

    I recently got interviewed for Expert Photography which is run by Josh Dunlop. In the interview we discuss how I got started in street photography, how I would describe my style, as well as advice for aspiring street photographers. Check out the interview below if you have the chance! Interview with Street Photographer Eric Kim…

  • Video Interview with Richard Bram, NYC-Based Street Photographer from In-Public

    Video Interview with Richard Bram, NYC-Based Street Photographer from In-Public

    When I started street photography, one of the first website I stumbled upon was In-Public. I was blown away by the work of all the street photographers there and curious to see how they captured the beauty and irony of everyday life. One of the photographers whose work I admired was Richard Bram. I loved…

  • Interview with Emilio Banuelos on Creating a Photo Sketchbook for Street/Documentary Photography

    Interview with Emilio Banuelos on Creating a Photo Sketchbook for Street/Documentary Photography

    When I was in SF the past weekend, had the great pleasure of meeting Emilio Banuelos after an introduction from my friend Ibarionex Perello, podcaster and photographer for The Candid Frame. Emilio is a street/documentary photographer currently based in the Bay Area, and has a strong body of work from all around the US as…

  • “The Mexicans”: A Colorful 4-Month Odyssey Across 22 Mexican States and 15,000 Kilometers by Andrew Quilty (Interview)

    “The Mexicans”: A Colorful 4-Month Odyssey Across 22 Mexican States and 15,000 Kilometers by Andrew Quilty (Interview)

    Eric’s Note: I visited Australia about two months ago, and had the great pleasure of meeting Tamara Voninski, one of the founding members of Oculi, an award-winning Australian collective. On one of my last nights there, I met up and had a beer with some of the other members of Oculi, and met Andrew Quilty…

  • Reality Through Abstract Visual Puzzles: An Interview With John Goldsmith, Vancouver-Based Street Photographer

    Reality Through Abstract Visual Puzzles: An Interview With John Goldsmith, Vancouver-Based Street Photographer

    (Above image by John Goldsmith) Eric’s Note: I recently had the pleasure of interviewing John Goldsmith, a street photographer based out of Vancouver. He is part of the strange.rs collective, and has also recently released a book, “Drop Out of Art School“. Goldsmith is one of the most prolific and valuable members in the street…

  • Interview with Chun Tong Chung from the Mobile Photo Group in Amsterdam

    Interview with Chun Tong Chung from the Mobile Photo Group in Amsterdam

    Eric’s Note: Chun Tong Chung is a street photographer, part of the Mobile Photo Group, currently living and working in Berlin, but from Amsterdam. When I visited Amsterdam, the stars aligned and we were able to meet up (and I even crashed for a night at his pad!) He is able to capture beautiful fleeting…

  • Mike Peters and The American Dream by Ollie Gapper

    Mike Peters and The American Dream by Ollie Gapper

    In this article I was fortunate enough to be able to conduct an interview through email with NY-based photographer Mike Peters. His style of street portraiture is one that has been attempted many times by many names, but never quite to the extent or success of Mike’s work. He is consistent and his work flows…

  • Interview with Bruce Gilden About His Work in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

    Had the chance to collaborate with Leica Camera and Magnum Photos to ask Bruce Gilden a few questions about his work in Port-au-Prince, Haiti alongside Josh White. Very humbled to have asked him some questions about his work, and found his answers to be very honest and insightful. Check out the interview here: Leica &…

  • Interview with Dairou Koga about the Tokyo-Ga Charity Book

    Interview with Dairou Koga about the Tokyo-Ga Charity Book

    For this article, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Dairou Koga, who is a photographer and a bookmaker who recently put together the Tokyo-Ga Charity Book. The Tokyo-Ga Charity book is a collection of some of the finest Japanese street photography which is currently being sold help the victims of Japan in the March disaster.…

  • Interview with Chris Porsz: Soulful Black and White Images of Peterborough from the 80’s

    Interview with Chris Porsz: Soulful Black and White Images of Peterborough from the 80’s

    For this week, I had the pleasure of interviewing street photographer Chris Porsz from Petersborough, England. His work has spanned over several decades, and his images are iconic and classic. When I first saw his soulful black and white images, I knew that I had to feature him on my blog. I hope you enjoy…

  • Interview with Rui Palha, Black and White Street Photographer Extraordinaire from Lisbon

    Interview with Rui Palha, Black and White Street Photographer Extraordinaire from Lisbon

    On Facebook when I asked for a recommendation for my next interview, many of you directed me to the work of Rui Palha. His images are full of soul and transport his viewers into a new world. Not only that, but I have never seen black and white street photography nearly as inspirational as his. Continue reading…

  • Interview with Street Photographer Stephen Leslie, color film specialist and storyteller

    Interview with Street Photographer Stephen Leslie, color film specialist and storyteller

    For this week, I am pleased to cover street photographer Stephen Leslie. He is a close friend of Charlie Kirk, and has gorgeous color film street photography from the streets of London. As a film maker and script writer, he is able to translate his images into soulful stories that look into the lives of…

  • Featured Street Photographer: Jason Martini from Chicago, Illinois

    Featured Street Photographer: Jason Martini from Chicago, Illinois

    Chicago is an amazing city with tons of hustle and bustle in the streets. When it comes to showing the soul of the city, Jason Martini is definitely one of the most talented street photographers out there. He is able to capture the people of Chicago in their natural and gritty environment doing what they…

  • Exclusive Interview with Joe Wigfall, New York Street Photographer

    Exclusive Interview with Joe Wigfall, New York Street Photographer

    Eric’s note: I got a special treat for all of you guys out there. I was fortunate enough to get an interview with renowned New York Street Photographer, Joe Wigfall. Joe is best known for his black and white imagery of New York City and a WNYC Street Shots feature of him “shooting from the…

  • Street Photography Interview on ShutterSalt

    Street Photography Interview on ShutterSalt

    Hey guys, Jaymi Heimbuch, a wonderful photographer/blogger, featured me in an interview in her new photography site called ShutterSalt. Take a minute to check out my interview!