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  • Pack to the Future

    Pack to the Future
    Jun 15 2025

    "In each place I have travelled, I have used my camera as an extension of my memory." -- Teju Cole

    "In photography and in life, always look for the light, if you don’t see it, bring it." John Waire

    In this episode, Antonio records from Brooklyn for the last time before his big move to Nebraska. It’s a reflective and unscripted conversation, touching on the chaos of packing, the emotional weight of leaving, and a perfectly timed rainbow that showed up outside his window. He and Ward talk about the kind of weather that begs to be photographed and how certain visual moments trigger memories of past images—like Ernst Haas’ dramatic skies. Antonio also shares how instant photography is playing a bigger role in his life lately, especially with the Polaroid and Instax cameras he’s bringing on the road trip west.

    Ward recounts how he unexpectedly became the unofficial wedding photographer at a recent event, armed only with a Fuji XS20 and a 23mm lens. What was supposed to be a casual favor turned into a full-on assignment, and he reflects on how his street photography instincts kicked in to help him adapt. They also talk about the overlap between documentary and wedding photography, the influence of photographers like Kevin Mullins and Mel DiGiacomo, and how shooting in a “real life” environment brings out surprising results. There’s also a bit of Fujifilm gear talk, some thoughts on photo printing with Polaroid’s phone-based printer, and the occasional side trip into DIY diffuser hacks using deli containers.

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    1 h y 12 m
  • Great Expectations

    Great Expectations
    May 30 2025
    "The limitations of photography are in yourself, for what we see is only what we are." -- Ernst Haas "A photographic portrait is a picture of someone who knows he is being photographed." -- Richard Avedon In this episode, Ward opens with a deep dive into his Lightroom library, explaining how “hunting” for decisive moments differs from “fishing” for happy accidents—and proving the point with a newly-found two-way-mirror shot in Japan that almost became digital landfill. The chat drifts into portrait philosophy via Richard Avedon, landing on the idea that real power often comes from stripping a set-up down to tripod, subject, and nerve. Next up is Fuji’s just-announced X-Half. Antonio admits he’s already on the preorder list, while Ward likes the film-advance lever but winces at the price. The boys agree its JPEG-only, half-frame design is less a beginner’s toy than a deliberate hand-cuff for photographers who enjoy working inside tight creative fences—much like the old Fuji GA645 or Antonio’s beloved X-Pro3 . Antonio contemplates using his medium format Fuji for big-sensor portraits once he touches down in Nebraska, while Ward packs a Rolleicord TLR for some square-format rodeo portraits. On the lo-fi end, Antonio bolts a recycled disposable-camera lens onto his tiny X-M5, declaring that “expectations set to fun” is a perfectly valid image-quality setting for his upcoming road trip. The episode rounds out with a vintage-photo detour: Antonio uncovers a century-old log-cabin print, and Ward feeds it to ChatGPT, which promptly pinpoints its location and time period. Maybe. That sparks a brainstorm on turning unlabeled family prints into a themed zine instead of consigning them to attic oblivion or the trash.

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    1 h y 11 m
  • Depth of Feel

    Depth of Feel
    May 16 2025
    "Photography is truth. The cinema is truth 24 times per second." -- Jean-Luc Godard "What use is having a great depth of field, if there is not an adequate depth of feeling?" -- W. Eugene Smith In this episode, Antonio and Ward catch up amid packing tape and camping plans. Antonio talks through the experience of unearthing old cameras—including a pair of Olympus XAs he didn’t even realize he owned—while preparing for his move. The conversation wanders through gear talk, fond memories of a long-lost Forscher Polaroid back, and a reflective look at how certain tools and artifacts carry pieces of photographic history. Meanwhile, Ward shares a bit about an upcoming camping trip and a brief hands-on with Fujifilm’s new GFX camera, which prompts a chat about who these high-megapixel cameras are really for. Things shift toward the visual language of photography when Antonio brings up the use of shallow depth of field in shows like The Handmaid’s Tale. That sparks a back-and-forth on the emotional and narrative power of selective focus, both in film and stills—from Sally Mann’s large format portraits to W. Eugene Smith’s documentary work. They round out the episode by poking at the growing trend of chasing a “cinematic look” in photography, discussing whether it’s a meaningful stylistic choice or just another preset to scroll past.

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    1 h y 5 m
  • The Good Stuff Takes Time

    The Good Stuff Takes Time
    Apr 30 2025

    "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 this episode with a walk through the 2025 AIPAD Photography Show in Manhattan, talking about everything from classic Ansel Adams prints to wild experimental pieces that blur the line between photography and sculpture. He also shares a fun moment meeting David Scheinbaum from Scheinbaum and Russek Gallery — one of his favorite YouTube follows — and reflects on what kinds of photography really connects with him.

    Ward jumps in with an update on his Japan photos, finding that after a little time away, the darker, moodier images he hoped for are starting to stand out. He and Antonio get into a great conversation about slowing down, letting your work breathe, and how fresh eyes can sometimes change everything you thought you knew about what you shot.

    The show wraps up with some gear talk, including Antonio’s thoughts on how he’s planning to travel lighter for his move. They also get into instant film photography, with Antonio sharing his plans to hook up a Fuji Instax back to his large format cameras — including the Crown Graphic his dad gave him — and how different gear sparks different ways of seeing.

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    1 h y 25 m
  • The Traveling Wilburys

    The Traveling Wilburys
    Apr 15 2025

    "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 traveling through Japan for eleven days, visiting Tokyo, Hiroshima, and Osaka. He talks about how he planned his photo approach ahead of time, but also how being in such a different place pushed him to adjust on the fly. There’s a lot about the feeling of being there—the quiet streets, the pace of the subway system, the powerful visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, and what it was like photographing during the peak of cherry blossom season.

    Antonio then talks about a shorter but important trip he made to Lincoln, Nebraska. It was his first time flying in a long while, and also his first time seeing the place where he plans to move. He visited his girlfriend, met her kids and friends, and started to get a feel for the town and what life might be like there. He also made time to take some pictures and begin thinking about what kind of photography might come out of being in a new environment.

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    1 h y 32 m
  • The Pigeon

    The Pigeon
    Mar 31 2025

    "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.

    The two chat about Antonio’s full photography journey—from messing around with an Instamatic as a kid, to working in stock photography, to reconnecting with street photography as a more personal and grounding practice. They talk gear choices, old influences, shifting creative paths, and how life (and loss) can reshape your reasons for picking up a camera. It’s a relaxed, honest, and reflective conversation—captured on a sunny afternoon, with city sounds in the background and a giant pigeon looking on.

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    Keith Goldstein's Instagram and Blog

    Outskirts Press Manhatta by Keith Goldstein Boroughs in Focus: A Visual Journey Through New York City’s Heart (Photographer's America) Paperback – April 30, 2025 by Keith Goldstein

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    1 h y 4 m
  • Weapon of Choice

    Weapon of Choice
    Mar 15 2025

    "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. They focus especially on his influential “Segregation Story” photo series, which captures powerful images of racial injustice in mid-20th century America, emphasizing Parks’ talent for storytelling through visual imagery.

    Antonio and Ward also discuss Parks’ renowned photograph “American Gothic,” featuring Ella Watson, and how this iconic image vividly illustrated the racial and economic challenges of its time. They touch upon Parks’ successful venture into filmmaking, notably directing the groundbreaking movie “Shaft,” highlighting his unique ability to bridge photography and film to address important social issues. Ward shares personal reflections inspired by the “Collected Works of Gordon Parks,” underscoring Parks’ lasting influence on visual culture and storytelling.

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    1 h y 16 m
  • Typologies Redux

    Typologies Redux
    Feb 28 2025

    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 2022, when Ward visited New York, and they recorded together in person right after seeing the Bernd and Hilla Becher exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It’s a meaningful conversation and a reminder of how photography, friendship, and life’s hard moments are all connected. Regular episodes will be back in March.

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    Bernd and Hilla Becher exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

    YouTube videos:

    Bernd & Hilla Becher Virtual Opening | Met Exhibitions

    Bernd and Hilla Becher and their 19th and Early 20th-century Precursors with Jeff Rosenheim

    Bernd and Hilla Becher, Hauser & Wirth Zürich

    Becher photography exhibition in the Ruhr Valley | Video of the day

    Hilla and Bernd Becher invented a new genre of photography

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    1 h y 4 m
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