Zone Focused

The One Where the Gang Starts a Podcast

Matthew Stella, Ryan Currie, Ryan Faer Season 1 Episode 1

Welcome to the pilot episode of Zone Focused: a Street Photography Podcast – a place for street photographers to just hang out and talk about all things street photography. From the art and the science behind discipline, to it's history, present, and beyond; from gear to printing and developing, to funny stories and invaluable experiencs, co-hosts Matthew Stella, Ryan Currie, and Ryan Faer cover it all. 

Episode 1: The One Where the Gang Starts a Podcast

  • 00:45 – Podcast Introduction 
  • 01:15 – Ice Breaker: brand loyalty and our history with cameras
  • 04:00 – The quest to get an X100VI and Shooting on Leica
  • 07:30 – Our first cameras and lenses shooting on the street
  • 14:30 – Personal Introductions: who are we and why are we here?
  • 32:30 – What draws you to the street?
  • 36:30 – How much is too much post-processing, manipulating?
  • 39:00 – Ryan F's style and influences
  • 42:00 – Ryan C's process
  • 44:00 – Getting comfortable with getting up close, confontations, and shooting from the hip
  • 61:00 – Tips for getting started on the street: cameras, lenses, mindsets
  • 65:00 – Getting into the scene with a 24/28mm lens; Garry Winogrand and "building the scene"
  • 68:00 – Our plans for the podcast

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