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Book Review: “Street Photography Assignments: 75 Reasons to Hit the Streets and Learn” by Valerie Jardin

Valerie Jardin’s new book, “Street Photography Assignments: 75 Reasons to Hit the Streets and Learn” will bust your photography rut Continue reading Book Review: “Street Photography Assignments: 75 Reasons to Hit the Streets and Learn” by Valerie Jardin

Put Your Heart In Every Frame: Valerie Jardin publishes new Street Photography Ebook

Acclaimed street photographer Valerie Jardin has a brilliant new eBook available that’s full of advice on everything from respectful and anonymous documentation methods to utilizing shadows, capturing beautiful silhouettes and utilizing creative filters. See the download link below. “Always keep in mind that documentary photography is important and has historical value, as long as it is done respectfully.” –Valerie Jardin, Anonymous: How to Shoot Street … Continue reading Put Your Heart In Every Frame: Valerie Jardin publishes new Street Photography Ebook

Today’s Inspiration

“Photography isn’t looking, it’s feeling. If you can’t feel what you’re looking at, then you’re never going to get others to feel anything when they look at your pictures.” — Don McCullin #WednesdayWisdom https://t.co/vKtzGI1sZH pic.twitter.com/zbSj3ROKA3 — ICP (@ICPhotog) April 18, 2018 Speaking of photography, emotion and the power of the image, check out the new Paris-based book created by French-American street photographer Valerie Jardin and British … Continue reading Today’s Inspiration

Have Camera, will travel: Valérie Jardin’s Worldwide Photowalks

It was during a Valérie Jardin street photography workshop in Paris that I envisioned a bold new path for my life. Valérie continues to build a creative community based on an ethic of sharing, collaborating and learning, a philosophy I wholeheartedly embrace. I’m very pleased to share the launch of her new project to build a global network of free photo walks. Listen to her … Continue reading Have Camera, will travel: Valérie Jardin’s Worldwide Photowalks

“Just me, the camera & the stories that present themselves….”

Congrats to my friend Jens Krauer, a Swiss Fujifilm X-PHotographer Jens Krauer on his brilliant new production, “GFX Mash Up” by Jens Krauer x Billingham & Peak Design. Take a look as he visits Langstrasse in Zurich with the GFX 50S and GF110mmF2 R LM WR and documents the eclectic people in the area. *Filmed in 4K on X-T2 Continue reading “Just me, the camera & the stories that present themselves….”

Best of July: Curated Competitions, Workshops & More from LensCulture

What a great roundup! July’s LensCulture “Best of” list has something for everyone, including single image free entry for the L.C. street photography contest. Check it out: https://www.lensculture.com/articles/lensculture-editors-best-of-july-deadlines-for-competitions-workshops-grants-and-more **”Best of” cover photo by Justyna Mielnikiewicz. The picture is from the award-winning series The Meaning of a Nation Continue reading Best of July: Curated Competitions, Workshops & More from LensCulture

Coming Soon: Photographer Amy Sacka

Amy Sacka is a brilliant photographer based in Detroit, Michigan USA. I met her at a Magnum Photos workshop in San Francisco and interviewed her recently for LensCulture. I’m pleased to announce the piece will go live on the site this Saturday, May 6. I know you’ll enjoy learning more about her and her work — and her stunning and heartfelt documentation of her home city. … Continue reading Coming Soon: Photographer Amy Sacka