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Stephen Leslie Mastering Street Photography Humor, Challenges, and Creative Insights
Stephen is a London-based writer, filmmaker, and street photographer known for his candid and humorous approach to capturing everyday life. Over the past two decades, he has developed a distinctive style that combines spontaneous street photography with imaginative storytelling.
Additionally, Stephen runs a YouTube series titled "Show & Tell," where he provides detailed and often humorous commentary on his favorite photographs.
Through his multifaceted career, Stephen Leslie has established himself as a creative force, seamlessly blending visual storytelling with a keen observation of the world around him.
Stephen and Tim’s discussion covered a wide array of topics cantered on the art and evolution of street photography. Stephen shared his journey into the field, inspired by Elliot Erwitt and a personal desire to document life through candid moments. He reflected on how his photography evolved from a personal diary to a creative expression of humour and wit, often inspired by everyday life. The role of humour was a recurring theme, with Stephen emphasizing its value despite it sometimes being underappreciated.
They explored the challenges of combining writing and photography, noting how keeping the two separate allows for authenticity in each medium. Stephen also discussed his preference for shooting on film, valuing its deliberate nature and its ability to encourage patience and thoughtful composition over the rapid-fire approach of digital photography.
They discuss the importance of finding a project in street photography, allowing photographers to build a cohesive body of work. Stephen shared his experience working on a five-year project that became a successful book, noting the growing popularity of photography books despite the dominance of social media. He encouraged aspiring photographers to focus on their unique perspective, emphasizing quality over quantity.
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Launch of Where The Streets Lead anthology of street photographs
In this episode Tim Bingham is speaking with Ashley Riffo and Bob Paterson who are the team behind team Street Photography Magazine
Where the Streets Lead, an anthology showcasing diverse street photography. The book emphasizes the importance of printed work and encourages photographers to find inspiration in their surroundings. The creation process involved months of selecting and sequencing images, working closely with printers, and refining the final product.
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They also examined the evolution of street photography, noting how social media has increased accessibility but also presents challenges in maintaining originality. They stressed the benefits of experiencing photography in books or exhibitions rather than solely online.
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Betty Goh Abstract Street Photography the Inspiring Journey and Creative Insights
Betty Goh is a street photographer based in Singapore. Her work is known for its abstract and contemporary style, often capturing the urban landscape through unique perspectives. Betty's photography focuses on elements like colors, reflections, shadows, silhouettes, and lines, transforming ordinary streets into extraordinary visual poetry
Known for creating introspective, multi-layered images that emphasize contrast, emotion, and reflections. Her work often explores themes of resilience, loneliness, and finding beauty in the mundane.
In this episode Tim Bingham talks with Betty about her journey into photography, including her experiences with abstract street photography and how it has given her a means of self-expression and appreciation for life. We explore various aspects of Betty's work, such as her signature style, recognition in the field,
Betty shares her experiences of learning from a mentor Siegfried Hansen and how her work has evolved over time. She explains her signature style, which often features abstract, multi-layered, and introspective images with a contrast between light and dark.
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Gustavo Minas Mastering Street Photography Insights and the creative process journey
This conversation highlights Gustavo's journey and philosophy in photography, as well as the broader challenges and joys of the craft. We engaged in a multifaceted conversation exploring personal experiences, professional trajectories, and shared artistic philosophies. Gustavo reflected on his transition from journalism to photography, enriched by a course with Carlos Moreo. We examine how his Brazilian heritage shapes his photographic sensibilities, particularly his affinity for vibrant colors and light, and discussed his evolution toward a minimalist approach, prioritizing simplicity, spontaneity, and emotional resonance over layered narratives.
Living in cities like São Paulo and Brasília has shaped his perspective, presenting challenges in capturing the essence of urban life and encouraging him to innovate within familiar settings. His book Liquid Cities—inspired by Zygmunt Bauman's "liquid modernity" and curated by Josely Nakagawa—exemplifies his dedication to exploring themes of change and adaptability through photography.
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Julia Coddington The Challenges and Beauty of Street Photography
Tim Bingham speaks to renowned Australian Street Photographer Julia Coddington.
Julia is known for her dynamic, bold, and colorful imagery. She focuses on capturing spontaneous and candid moments in public spaces, emphasizing human interaction and storytelling. Her work often explores themes of identity, emotion, and the subtleties of everyday life.
Julia is the co-founder of the Unexposed Collective and the administrator for the Women in Street community
Julia conducts street photography workshops and mentors emerging photographers, sharing her expertise and helping others develop their unique styles. Her teaching emphasizes the importance of observation, timing, and storytelling in street photography.
In this this episode we delve into our shared passion for street photography and its impact on our lives, creativity, and perspectives on humanity. We explore the technical and cultural challenges of capturing candid moments, the historical and social value of street photography, and the dual-edged impact of social media in building communities while devaluing complex images.
We discuss AI's influence on creativity, emphasizing the need for originality, and shared personal stories behind their favorite photographs. The conversation also touched on remote sessions as a creative outlet, highlighting the importance of unique questions and meaningful dialogue. Throughout, we celebrate photography's power to foster personal growth, connect with others, and document the human experience.
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Welcome to Talking Frames, the podcast where art and photography come to life through stories, inspiration, and creativity of photographers and artists.
Listen to each candid conversation in each episode that dives into the journeys, techniques, and passions that shape their work, offering a glimpse into their creative process and the stories behind the frames that define their work Follow Tim Bingham on instagram @_timbingham_ or @talkingframes_podcast