Self-Publishing a Street Photography Book: Our Journey, Lessons, and Mistakes

Many of you probably already know Larry Racioppo from his thoughtful column in our monthly newsletter, where he shares his unique perspective on photography. As a lifelong photographer, Larry has published several books, both independently and through established publishers. We’re excited to feature Larry as our featured photographer in the May 2025 issue of Street […]

Ever wonder how some photographers capture those striking, perfectly composed street scenes? It’s not always about luck. Sometimes, it’s about seeing the world through the eyes of a graphic designer. In this episode of the Street Photography Magazine podcast, I chat with Gavin Libotte, an Australian street photographer and musician with a background in graphic […]

Update: The podcast link is now working In this episode I’m excited to introduce you to a photographer with a fascinating perspective on the art of seeing. Steven Kushner is a retired Reform rabbi from Detroit who now calls New Jersey home. After serving his congregation for nearly four decades, Steven embarked on a creative […]

I’m pleased to share my recent chat with Daniel Sakheim. Dan is a television director and producer known for his work on shows like “True Detective,” “The Americans,” and “Better Call Saul” and he is also a very talented street photographer. I’ve been trying to get Dan on the podcast for a while, and I’m […]

In this episode, Ashley Riffo and I welcome back Pia Parolin. We talk about how making your work more personal actually makes it connect with more people on a deeper level. It’s a concept, while is as old as Aristotle, been brewing in my mind for a long time, and we’re excited to explore it […]

Street Photography Magazine publisher, Bob Patterson and editor, Ashley Riffo discuss the ups and downs of their experience creating the magazine’s first photo book.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Antonio Pisani. He’s a photographer originally from Italy but now based in the UK, and he has some very interesting insights on street photography. What makes Antonio’s story unique is his journey and perspective. I think you will appreciate his insights. Key Takeaways Antonio shared how his […]

Michele Zousmer, the featured photographer in the March 2025 issue of Street Photography Magazine is a San Diego-based humanitarian photographer, has dedicated her photographic work to illuminating overlooked communities and challenging societal perceptions. Starting as a sports photographer capturing her son’s basketball games, Michele’s path led her to document stories ranging from women in prison […]

Eric Turibio, known in the photography community as Ribsy, brings a distinctive approach to street portraiture that emphasizes genuine human connection over technical perfection. Originally starting his photographic journey through food photography, Ribsy has evolved into a committed film photographer who primarily works with medium format cameras to capture compelling portraits of New York City’s […]

Our guest tis week is Dean Hinnant, the Street Photography Magazine featured photographer in the January 2024 issue. Dean’s journey as a photographer centers on an intimate, ongoing documentation of his five siblings. The oldest of six children spanning nearly two decades in age, he transforms his role as big brother into a powerful creative […]