Street Photography Today
Street Photography in the Age of the Smart Phone
What is street photography today and what is its place in a time when we are drowning in a constant flow of images and almost everyone has a good-enough camera in their pocket all of the time? Is anyone looking? What should street photographers be trying to do now in order to stand out? Are there subjects or situations that should be off-limits?
What about restrictive privacy laws or local customs in certain countries that make photographing people without their permission difficult. What should your approach be? Do you want to be up-close and intimate, perhaps at times even confrontational, or more distant and observational? Who, and where, are the Robert Frank’s, the Joel Meyerowitz’s, the Gary Winogrand’s and Jay Maisel’s of today?
- Duration: 40 minutes
Date
- 29 Feb 2024
- Expired!
Time
- 14:40 - 15:20
Labels
- Focus Group
Speaker
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John McDermottJohn McDermott, an American/Irish photographer residing in northern Italy, transitioned to photography later in life after previous roles as a naval officer, football player, and journalist. With a start capturing football images, he gained recognition from publications like Time, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated. McDermott’s clean, graphic style attracted corporate clients such as Apple, Adidas, and Goldman Sachs. He covered ten Olympics and nine FIFA World Cups, earning accolades for his diverse work in portraiture, sports, science, and industry. Currently involved in wine industry imagery, he also teaches workshops in Germany.
Organiser
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Xposure International Photography Festival
