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Street Shots Photography Podcast

Street Shots Photography Podcast

By: Antonio M Rosario
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Street Shots is a photography podcast hosted by photographers Antonio M. Rosario and Ward Rosin. Each episode is a conversation about the why of making photos — what pulls you toward certain subjects, how your life shapes your eye, and what it means to stay curious after years of shooting. Instead of gear fights and step-by-step tutorials, Antonio and Ward talk shop like two working photographers over coffee: honest, reflective, occasionally funny, and always grounded in real experience. Expect thoughtful takes on street photography, visual literacy, personal projects, creative habits, and the quiet (and not-so-quiet) forces that shape the pictures we make.

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Episodes
  • The Thing Itself

    The Thing Itself
    Jun 30 2026

    "Anything that excites me for any reason, I will photograph; not searching for unusual subject matter, but making the commonplace unusual." -- Edward Weston

    "I see no reason for recording the obvious." -- Edward Weston

    In this episode, Antonio and Ward talk about Fujifilm cameras, autofocus, and film simulations. Antonio shares his frustration after missing bird photographs because the autofocus refused to lock onto obvious subjects, while Ward compares his own experiences photographing action with Fujifilm gear. They discuss firmware updates, the expectations photographers have for modern autofocus systems, and how working with film simulations can encourage a slower, more intentional approach to photography.

    Antonio and Ward spend the second half of the episode talking about Edward Weston’s Daybooks and the ideas that shaped his photography. They discuss Weston’s famous pepper photographs, his search for what he called “the thing itself,” and his belief that photography should reveal the true character of a subject rather than imitate painting. They talk about the relentless self-criticism found throughout his journals, the years he spent refining both his craft and his artistic philosophy, and the challenge photographers faced in convincing the art world that photography belonged alongside painting and sculpture. Along the way, they reflect on how Weston’s writing still offers practical lessons for photographers today and why his way of seeing continues to inspire nearly a century later.

    Links:

    • Edward Weston – The Flame of Recognition
    • Edward Weston’s Daybooks
    • Pepper No. 30
    • Fujifilm film recipe iPhone app
    • X Sim Lab - Fujifilm RAW processing iPad app

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    Show Links:

    Antonio M. Rosario's Website, Vero, Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook page

    Ward Rosin’s Website, Vero, Bluesky, Instagram and Facebook page.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Not His Last Rodeo

    Not His Last Rodeo
    Jun 12 2026
    "Sometimes the simplest pictures are the hardest to get." – Neil Leifer “I never have taken a picture I’ve intended. They’re always better or worse.” – Diane Arbus In this episode, Antonio talks about getting ready for his upcoming six-week class, The Narrative Lens, at Southeast Community College. That leads to a discussion about teaching photography, helping new photographers build confidence, and why so many photographers feel pressure to chase “hero photographs” instead of paying attention to the ordinary subjects that are already around them. Antonio and Ward also discuss the value of constraints, personal projects, and finding meaningful photographs close to home. The conversation moves to gear, including some new USB-C rechargeable batteries Antonio has been using with his Fujifilm cameras. They also talk about collecting photographic prints after Antonio finally opens a signed Gregory Crewdson print that had been sitting unopened in its box for far too long. That leads to a discussion about living with photographs, hanging prints on the wall, and the different ways photographers connect with the work of artists they admire. The second half of the show focuses on Ward’s recent trip to the Hand Hills Lake Stampede rodeo. Returning to an event he photographed ten years ago, Ward set out to make something different from the traditional rodeo photographs he had made in the past. Instead of concentrating on the obvious action, he focused on color, movement, gesture, and smaller details within the scene. The result was a series of photographs that received a strong reaction from other photographers and online audiences. Antonio and Ward spend some time discussing one particular image and why it works. The conversation looks at shape, color, rhythm, timing, and composition, along with some of the practical challenges of photographing fast-moving events. Ward shares his approach to photographing the rodeo, while Antonio breaks down some of the visual elements that make the photograph successful. The Narrative Lens — Antonio’s six-week photography course at Southeast Community CollegeWard’s Rodeo Print — Featured image from this episode (link when available)Big Boy Locomotive Photograph — Antonio’s train image discussed during the showEdward Weston (60th Anniversary Edition) — The book Antonio has been reading and plans to discuss in a future episodeSMALLRIG Fujifilm NP-W126S USB-C BatterySMALLRIG Fujifilm NP-W235 USB-C Battery Subscribe to our Substack Newsletter Help out the show by buying us a coffee! Support the show by purchasing Antonio’s Zines or buying a print. Support the show by purchasing Ward's Zine, Book and Prints Send us a voice message, comment or question. Show Links: Antonio M. Rosario's Website, Vero, Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook page Ward Rosin’s Website, Vero, Bluesky, Instagram and Facebook page. Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Deezer Podcast Addict
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Remaining Mind

    Remaining Mind
    May 30 2026
    "Stare. It is the way to educate your eye, and more." -- Walker Evans "I am at war with the obvious." -- William Eggleston

    In this episode, Antonio and Ward talk about how photography often grows out of ordinary days, familiar routines, and the small things that catch our attention when we are willing to stay open to them. The conversation moves through weather, travel, flea markets, rodeos, old cameras, and personal projects, but the larger theme is about remaining photographically awake even when there is no grand subject in front of you. Whether it is storm clouds over Nebraska, a county fair, a vintage Kodak Brownie, or a quiet experiment with color, the episode is about trusting the small sparks that keep a photographer engaged.

    The discussion also turns toward presence and patience, especially through the Japanese idea of Zanshin, or “remaining mind.” Antonio and Ward connect that idea to photography as a kind of follow-through: staying with the moment after pressing the shutter, rather than rushing away from it or judging the image too quickly. Alongside references to William Eggleston, simple cameras, and ongoing personal projects, the episode becomes a reflection on attention itself: how photographers keep seeing, how they work through quiet periods, and how the ordinary can become meaningful when we give it enough time.

    William Eggleston Fixed Digital Photography’s Biggest Flaw - The Photographic Eye

    Alfie [BOXX] Camera on Kickstarter

    Watch this podcast on YouTube.

    Subscribe to our Substack Newsletter

    Help out the show by buying us a coffee!

    Support the show by purchasing Antonio’s Zines or buying a print.

    Support the show by purchasing Ward's Zine, Book and Prints

    Send us a voice message, comment or question.

    Show Links:

    Antonio M. Rosario's Website, Vero, Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook page

    Ward Rosin’s Website, Vero, Bluesky, Instagram and Facebook page.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
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