Street Shots Photography Podcast

Eventful

Weddings, bar mitzvahs, birthday parties. We find ourselves going to events throughout our lives, and being photographers we will always bring our cameras to capture these meaningful moments in time. Antonio and Tom discuss how they deal with event photography and offer some ideas so that you can come away with images that are both memorable and beautiful. Great photographic opportunities can be found at events and it’s great to capture images you’ll be proud to share with family, friends and, perhaps place into your portfolio.

Street Etiquette

The Switch to manual guys celebrate their tenth episode by fielding a listener question. A Twitter follower asked if they ever encounter hostile reactions while shooting in the street. This launches an entire segment about how to tactfully shoot with and without permission in all kinds of situations, while also offering some hints for folks just starting out. There's something for everyone here in this wide-ranging exploration of what happens when you start taking street shots.

It's About Time

The Switch to Manual guys talk about the mystery of time as it pertains to photography. Beyond the usual notion of photography capturing a moment in time and the importance of being aware of one's immediate surroundings, Antonio revisits the scene of a JFK photograph his father took fifty years ago, while Tom talks about a modern day protestor holding up an iconic black and white image taken during the Civil Rights Movement. These and other examples are explored as part of the mysterious dance between photographers and time. 

Black and White vs Color

Do you shoot color or black and white--or both? Listen in on what Tom & Antonio (the Switch to Manual Guys) have to say on the subject. Rather than advocating an either/or approach, they like Yogi Berra’s quip that “when you get to a fork in the road, take it!” Some images lend themselves to black and white, while others depend on color to communicate their full aesthetic impact. Thanks to technological advances it’s possible to shoot both, though, as you progress on your creative journey, your body of work can lean in one direction or the other. (Also, we know we have some audio issues this episode. We'll get that worked out in the coming months)

What's in Your Bag? The Essential Gear

A Switch to Manual Holiday Special Podcast:"What's in Your Bag?" The Essential Gear (you don't want to be caught without)In this special holiday podcast Antonio and Tom talk about what they don't ever want to get caught without.  This "essential gear" in your camera bag will help you avoid ever filling up your one memory card or having your one battery die on you in the middle of the party!  Whether you're listening to make sure you're not overlooking a vital piece of gear or thinking you might get a gift idea for the shutterbug in the family, the Switch to Manual guys have you covered! Shout outs to:Bart Busschots and the Let's Talk Photography Podcast.Jean Miele, Photographer

What's In Your Bag? Lenses

On this 6th episode of "Street Shots." Tom and Antonio start a new regular segment called "What's in your bag." The stuff in your camera bag is there ultimately to help you create the images you want to capture.  This episode, the STM boys discuss what kind of lenses are in their bags and what they do with them. Photographers love gear and lenses are often the biggest investment photographers will make when purchasing new equipment.  If you're thinking of buying a lens before the end of the year, hopefully you can get some insight as to what you might get. Wide, telephoto, zoom, "Pancake" lenses; Antonio and Tom go over the merits and shortcomings of these different lens types.  And a special shoutout to Bart Busschots of the "Let's Talk Photography" podcast and Allison Sheridan of the NosillaCast podcasts. Bart has had us as guests on his podcast for quite some time and being on his show inspired us to do this podcast. Allison has been very helpful with her feedback about our podcasts and has given us some great tips. If you haven't listened to the LTP podcast or the NosillaCast, we'd suggest you subscribe to them right away. Thanks, Bart and Allison!

Birth of an Image

On this 5th episode of "Street Shots," Tom and Antonio discuss the conception of the image. What goes into the process of creating a picture? Composition. Gear. Location. Lighting. Timing. Processing. All of these  elements help give rise to the final creative result. Ultimately. we are the “parents" of all of our photographs.And a special shoutout to Bart Busschots of the "Let's Talk Photography" podcast. Bart has had us as guests on his podcast for quite some time and being on his show inspired us to do this podcast. If you haven't listened to the LTP podcast, we'd suggest you subscribe right away. Thanks, Bart!

Get Close, Get in Closer

Join the Switch to Manual guys on the subject of "Getting Close, Get In Closer." Tom and Antonio share the general insight that it's almost always a good idea to get closer to your subject. The banter unfolds from there with some attention to different lenses and the constraints of different real-world shooting situations.And a special shoutout to Bart Busschots of the "Let's Talk Photography" podcast. Bart has had us as guests on his podcast for quite some time and being on his show inspired us to do this podcast. If you haven't listened to the LTP podcast, we'd suggest you subscribe right away. Thanks, Bart!

What You See & What You Get

Most images result from something catching your eye—a landscape, an interesting person, something unusual or noteworthy. Sometimes the image you come away with is very close to what you saw. Sometimes an image surpasses the experience by transforming what you saw into something artistic. And yes, sometimes the image pales in comparison with what you saw in the moment. It happens to the best of us! Do we want to capture exactly what we see or are we constantly interpreting what we see through what we choose to shoot? The creative space between "what you see and what you get" is explored in relation to Tom and Antonio's street photography as they explore the power of vision to take us deeper into the world around us...

The First Thirty Seconds

We can all relate to the shot that got away because you weren’t quite ready. Join Antonio and Tom as they share their secrets on general preparedness, with an emphasis on getting ready before you see something you want to shoot by assessing the basic lighting conditions and subject matter you’re dealing with. They discuss the pressure to catch time sensitive events vs. the temptation to just let the camera do everything. But the more you do manually the more creative control you have. Rather than evading the issue, the “Switch to Manual” guys admit that often the solution resides in striking a balance that works for you.You can check out our website here. Also, please follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook. And, if you're up for it, join us at our Flickr group too.

Street Shots Episode 1

In this first episode, Tom talks to Antonio about the techniques of street photography. Also, they discuss what it’s like to photograph the incredible diverse people of New York City and Brooklyn. You can check out our website here. Also, please follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.