Street Shots Photography Podcast

"It’s more important for a photographer to have very good shoes, than to have a very good camera." -- Sebastiao Salgado

"I met somebody at the gallery. And he said to me, I own a photograph of yours. And when I get up in the morning, I look at it and it makes me happy. And I thought that was very nice. It meant I wasn't completely useless." -- Saul Leiter

Antonio kicks off ...

"I do not try to find myself in what I 'shoot,' but perhaps I want to see the position of the world I am in." -- Daido Moriyama

"Often while traveling with a camera we arrive just as the sun slips over the horizon of a moment, too late to expose film, only time enough to expose our hearts." -- Minor White

In this episode, Antonio and Ward catch up and talk about the trips they each took recently. Ward shares his experience trave...

"I don't come as a photographer. I come as a friend." -- Alfred Eisenstaedt

"I didn't decide to be a photographer; I just happened to fall into it." -- Berenice Abbott

With Ward heading off to Japan, he and Antonio hand the mic to their friend Keith Goldstein for this special episode. Keith takes over hosting duties and turns the tables by interviewing Antonio during a walk along NYC’s High Line.

"You know, the camera is not meant just to show misery."

"The subject matter is so much more important than the photographer." -- Gordon Parks

In this episode of Street Shots, Antonio and Ward dive into the life and legacy of the iconic photographer Gordon Parks. They explore his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Fort Scott, Kansas, to becoming one of the most celebrated photographers of the 20th century....

Antonio opens this month’s episode with a personal message explaining that it’s going to be a rerun instead of a new show. After losing his beloved cat of 19 years,  Eddie, Antonio just wasn’t in the right headspace to record. He shares how much Eddie meant to both him and his late wife, and why saying goodbye was so tough.

For the rerun, Antonio picks a special episode from  October 202...

Walk up to sentimentality but don’t become it. -- Larry Sultan

If you like something that someone is doing, tell them!  -- Todd Hido

In this episode, Antonio kicks things off with a hands-on review of the Fujifilm X-M5, a compact, feature-packed mirrorless camera that’s quickly become a favorite. He shares his impressions after testing it during the Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinatown, highlighting its speedy autofocus, c...

"The artist's world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep."

"I think of myself as an explorer who has spent his life on a long voyage of discovery." -- Paul Strand

In this episode of Street Shots, Antonio chats with guest co-host Keith Goldstein about the changing world of stock photography and Keith’s book projects. Keith, who’...

"I've learned over the years not to make big decisions based on short-term emotions because feelings aren't facts and they will pass or at least change.”   "Give yourself permission to begin again." 

-- Sean Tucker

In this first episode of 2025, Antonio and Ward discuss what keeps the creativity alive when the motivation runs on low. Of course, revisiting older work, like photo shoots or journal entries, brings new ideas and...

“Which of my photographs is my favorite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow.”

 – Imogen Cunningham

"Life is my subject matter."

– Trent Parke

Happy New Year, Everyone!

So, in this end-of-year episode, Antonio and Ward just sit down and have a really thoughtful, easygoing chat about everything that stuck with them over the past year—ph...

Antonio and Ward kick off this episode of Street Shots by chatting about some recent photography finds. Ward got his hands on a Godox Lux Junior flash, a small, retro-style unit that’s easy to use and sparks creative fun. Antonio talks about his latest book pick, Segregation Story by Gordon Parks, praising the powerful color photos that vividly depict segregation in America. Ward also discovered East Beats, Osaka 1964...

In this episode, Antonio and Ward explore the idea of a “color voice” in photography—a personal and intentional use of color that can shape a photographer’s visual identity. They discuss how color choices can influence the emotional impact of an image, creating a mood or enhancing the story being told. From vibrant, high-contrast palettes to more subtle, muted tones, they examine how pho...

“When I photograph, what I’m really doing is seeking answers to things.”  -- Wynn Bullock

“If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting stuff.”  -- Jim Richardson

In this episode, Antonio and Ward reflect on photography’s unique role in preserving memories and stories. They discuss the importance of visual media literacy, highlighting how critical it is t...

"What I'm always trying to do is to make a picture that goes beyond a story."

"If you can shoot on the street, you can shoot anything."

-- Mary Ellen Mark

In this episode, Antonio and Ward begin with some "light" conversation about the aurora making a rare appearance in New York. Antonio reflects on the quiet satisfaction of finally catching a gl...

"...talking about pictures as though you could tell anybody how to take good ones is nuts. Pictures are given, not taken." -- Robert Adams

"The work of a photographer is to reveal hidden things." -- Matt Black

In this episode, Antonio and Ward kick things off by comparing the new iPhone camera to Fujifilm gear, debating whether the latest upgrades really make a difference for serious shooters. From there, Ward talks about his ...

"Photography books often have titles like The Photographer’s Eye or The Vision of So and So or Seeing Photographs — as if photographers didn’t have minds, only eyes." -- Duane Michals

“A book is like a piece of music; it has a beginning and an end, but what happens in between is up to you.”

-- Stephen Shore

In this episode, Antonio talks about connecting with his new Fujifilm X100VI camera during a photo walk around New York Ci...

"Don't tell your parents where we went”

“I’m sort of a spy,” ― Vivian Maier

In this episode, Ward and Antonio start off by diving into Ward's recent exploration of minimalist photography. Ward shares how he has been capturing everyday objects—like cars and sheds—using his phone camera in black and white. His focus is on the "thinginess" of these mundane subjects, turning them into striking images that highlight their presence a...