The Streets Photog Podcast
by David Joseph Del Grande
The Streets Photog Podcast is for Tucson street photographers who adore the southwest and love telling 1,000 heartfelt words about their finest images. Follow burgeoning photographer David J. Del Grande who provides a first-hand account of early morning photo shoots and chance encounters grabbing street shots. From freelance photojournalism gigs to exhibition work, Del Grande’s stories will strike a nerve for those interested in Old Pueblo avenue tales. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestreetsphotogpodcast/support
Episodes
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Lad Behind the Lens: Talking Photography Legacy with Jake Feinberg Full Edit
On Jan. 20, 2022, I got to rap about my creative journey with my newfound brethren. Jake Feinberg is a music journalist with an inexhaustible muse: what bonds the soul with tunes and who are the cats, as he’s dubbed them, that keep the fire blazing. We share a day job now and bonded immediately...
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Nature Photos in Tucson Snow & Don't Sleep on iPhone 14 Pro
Snow in Tucson; and in March?! Dude, no way. But here we are. March 1, 2023 marked a wild and rare day of snow, which started around 10 p.m. MST. I knew it was a golden opportunity to make photos with blessed weather like this. And it was the perfect time to test out the iPhone 14 Pro. When you…
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1 Creative Photography Rule That Changed My Life!
What’s the difference between a success photographer and someone who misses the mark? I’d say the photography game, like any pursuit, is about suiting up. Show up for your art. That’s more than 90 percent of the resistance battle. Executing and making mistakes then taking your error lessons to…
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Speed Beats Perfectionism in Photography — Here's Why
How many award-winning photos can you produce in half a day, every hour on the nose? Well, on Saturday, March 4 you’ll get to see what I can pull off. The Vancouver Street Photography Collective is hosting a community photog event — I can't wait. The Van-SPC outing is modeled around The 24 Hour...
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3 Tips for Photographers Experiencing Impostor Syndrome
'If this photo habit of mine is not bringing in money, can I rationalize spending dozens of hours every week in search of the best frame my current city can offer?' This is a sample of my inner monologue, when I’m experiencing, 'resistance' defined as, 'any act that rejects immediate…
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Workflow & Philosophy, Let’s Talk Street Photography
In October, I got a chance to sit down with Shout Out Arizona, an online magazine that features entrepreneurs working in the Grand Canyon State. Not only did I get to rap about my creative journey, I also shared some of my professional philosophy. So let’s get to it! Sadly, the GoFundMe link to...
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Hey, Me, 20 Years Ago! Start This Photo Habit Now
Imagine being able to shake your own hand 20, 30 or 45 years ago. What's the most salient advice you'd implore you to take seriously? I've been thinking about time as the year starts off, especially as someone who stills Father Time on a daily basis. This isn't a regret mode I'm in. But knowing...
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3 Helpful Lessons I’ve Learned as New Street Photographer
It’s been almost three years since I started pursuing street photography as a way to earn a living and grow my brand. I have zero regrets about making this artistic expression my cornerstone. Along the way I’ve met a tremendously talented and supportive group of creators across the globe, New…
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NYE's here! Who Else is Implementing 'Atomic Habits' in Photography starting 2023?
It's a new year and it's time to improve. So what's your plan? I have habits to break and other routines that need bolstering. I'm reading James Clear's 'Atomic Habits' and wanted to start a convo about self development as 2023 arrives. You can expect more episodes based on the knowledge I'll…
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I Joined the NFT Photography World & You Should Too!
When you read the headlines recently, or since the NFT boon, this world is supposedly crumbling, far too risky and overrun by thieves. Sure, you’ll run into some creeps if you dive into the culture. However, the art/creative world outside of the pixels on your screen is no cakewalk either. While...
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How to Create Cinematic Videos with iPhone for Under $150
Creating cinematic video with an iPhone or a mobile device takes a few simple steps. Although shooting video is a new language that I’m teaching myself it’s a ton of fun challenging my creative eye. So far, I haven’t invested much into equipment. Obviously, since we’re talking about video work…
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The Worst Thing To Do After a Mediocre Photography Outing
All of our photos can’t turn out great. Having a mediocre day of creating is very commonplace, come to think of it, no matter what we construct from art to textiles. Then, us creatives have those wonderful days where everything clicks—no pun intended photogs. That place athletes call, “The zone.”...
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Photographers: If Only I Knew This About Consistency 5 Years Ago
Like most creatives, I’m my own worst critic. So, yes, I’m further along in my creative career than I can see—that place where my lens and pen will jetty me around the globe. But I sure do wish I knew how important consistency was 5 years ago. I would have started my journey while at university...
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Florida Becomes Fauna Epicenter Overnight
Photographers from across the globe flood ‘The Sunshine State’ in order to document the death of all plant life except for in the United State’s fourth most populated state. The World Health Organization and the United Nations call an emergency meeting to discuss the looming food storage. Load my...
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Why Repurposing Street Photography Content is Essential
No one has extra time. As we climb the ladder of success, we gain additional accolades and concurrently ante up our responsibilities. When it comes to being a creative, thinking ahead in order to repurpose an original piece is essential. Thus, I wanted to share my current workflow and explain how...
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Do This When You Need a New Photography Location
Making photos in the same setting day in and day out is boring. Offering that stereotypical southwest background, or the NYC vibe at a curbside cafe gets old for everyone. So I wanted to offer some insight into how I just landed a great spot to shoot a scene for a short film I’m making in Bisbee...
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Cheapest Pocket Street Photography Camera You Probably Never Heard Of
Street photography is one of the most rewarding and difficult genres of image making in the world. Fortunately, the cost of entry is practically free, especially if you live in a busy city or a town big enough to host a few skyscrapers. All you really have to do is walk out your front door. While...
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A Photograph Isn’t Finished Until It’s a Print
“A Photograph Isn’t Finished Until It’s a Print,” says a time-tested photography adage. And in today’s digital world, I couldn’t agree more. Bro, you’re promoting printing photo work in 2022? Ok, Boomer. But all jokes aside, printing my photography is an essential part of my process. In fact, in...
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3 Things Professional Photographers Do - Game Changers
Isn’t it especially satisfying when your photos are getting loads of attention on social media? Some days it seems like we can do no wrong creatively, aye? But then the pendulum swings and your format comes screeching to a halt. These are three things that pro photogs do outside of being on…
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Break Street Photography Rules, Except This 1
Rules stink! We’re inundated with them as creators, or as adults in general, right? So adhering to creative rules is a drag. However, I do have one rule for street photography that I never break. Drop me a comment if you do too. Until next time, I’ll see you in the streets.
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How 'Nope' Movie Improved My Street Photography
Jordan Peele’s third directorial at bat, ‘Nope’ is his most expensive production yet, with a budget of $68 million. And it’s worth every penny. Similar to most Hollywood productions, the film is underexposed in order to create a mood. This trendy technique I typically denigrate. But ‘Nope’ emotes...
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Today’s Your $1 Million Day, Photographer. Here’s Why
There's few people I know that would say 'no' to a $1 million gift. But there's always a catch.
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You’ll See What You’re Focused On
Humans primarily notice what we want to. If the world is crumbling, that’s what we’ll see. If it’s a random-act-of-kindness community, we’ll see that instead. I used to get paid to investigate the former. That’s journalism.
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Abandon Your Camera Gear Fetish and Love All the Cats
I was thrilled to see Ooky-Spooky again. Her fuzzy, batty ears immediately knew it was my voice calling her. But this warrants explanation. Until next time, I'll see you in the streets.
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Monsoon Rains and 'Care of the Soul'
This video document was inspired by Tucson's rainy season and Thomas Moore's book. Until next time, I'll see you in the streets.
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'There Are No Bad Photographs'
My first camera was a hand-me-down. I received it in 1997. Fresh to Tucson and fresh out of lockup. The Pentax compatible was my father’s. It’s probably the camera my pops used to take portraits of my mother on one of their first dates. That was his pick-up line at the disco. So let's call my…
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The Perfect Temp for Night Photos is 94 Fahrenheit, Right?
94 Fahrenheit at 7:45 p.m. A perfect setup for sunset images. ‘Hey now, you’re an all star,’ sang a homeless pair as they haunted the Speedway Boulevard underpass at Interstate 10. Three twerps harassed me for taking photos. I took the shot anyway. Homeward as my body reached the dehydration…
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How to Write Great Captions & Increase Engagement for Instagram
If you’re on social media, you’re constantly looking to get ahead and improve. On today’s podcast, I’ll rap about a recent Instagram caption, how I crafted it and what you can do to improve your storytelling. Until next time, I’ll see you in the streets. Photo link:...
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Make 'One Decision' to Become Your Creative Best
How we deliver art to an audience is in constant flux. On today's Thursday Thought, I'll rap about Mike Bayer's book 'One Decision'. Recently, I made a decision about creating and promoting my work, and why it's important.
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The Zen of Photography
Sometimes the best photos are the ones we choose not to make. Bisbee memory glimpses: Bobby Pins, empty growler, chin scar. Playful sun couple, army green tattoos, Naco joyriders. Calm spirit, tenacious creative fuel, dream life.
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'Whatever Happens is Necessary & Familiar'
How is literature impacting my professional and photography life this week? On today's Friday Feeling, we'll chop up Marcus Aurelius' 'Mediations' and how success and failure are part of the same forward trajectory.
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Bend Reality Backwards, My New Call to Action
Bend reality backwards is my new call to action. This week’s work in Bisbee is different. I’ve entered a new epoch, because I’m trusting my photographic eye more. Check my Instagram for a peek at the images.
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Saturday Stimulus: Literature & A Photo Challenge
I think it’s important for us to make time to slow down, enjoy the process and gain insight from the greats before us. This Saturday Stimulus segment has inspired me to start a new photo challenge. Who’s up for the challenge?
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Thursday Thought: Why Your Photo Gear Doesn’t Matter
If you’re obsessed with your photo gear, as a new or seasoned shutterbug, I think you’re wasting your time.
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‘We’re Stronger When We Listen, Smarter When We Share’
This quote from Rania Al-Abdullah, wife of King Abdullah II of Jordan, resonated with me. Are you willing to listen to people you disagree with?
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Dear Crypto Crash, Thank You
Is it odd to thank a financial crash as the wave is cresting? I don't think so. This weekend I'm recording from Bisbee, Arizona, spending the weekend taking 6 trillion photos and video clips, concurrently musing on exercising our professional/creative muscles.
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Not Going Vegan Yet, But Thanks for the Photo
‘Indeed I have watched videos of factory farms before’ I told the 20-year-old representative from Tucson’s branch of an animal rights organization. ‘But how about you tell me the vital vegan information you’re filled with,’ I thought. She smoothly launched into her pitch without hesitation, or…
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Friday Feeling: ‘I Am Not My Thoughts; I Am What I Do’
I know my creative journey is a spiritual one concurrently. This week I’m delving into Gary John Bishop’s, ‘UnFu*k Yourself’ and how this book is steering my creativity.
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Waiter, There's a Photo in My Soup
I found a single 35mm photo negative in my soup today.
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Lad Behind the Lens: Talking Legacy with Jake Feinberg, Part 1
On Jan. 20, 2022, I got to rap about my creative journey with my newfound brethren. Jake Feinberg is a music journalist with an inexhaustible muse: what bonds the soul with tunes and who are the cats, as he’s dubbed them, that keep the fire blazing. We share a day-job now and bonded immediately...
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AZ Ghost Town Welcomes Visitors From All Dimensions
Whether it’s the sound of phantom children playing or a spirit whistling their favorite song, interacting with ghosts is no big deal in Gleeson. Although Joe Bono knows his hometown norm is peculiar, fond memories of this shuttered stead quells any concerns about the supernatural. Bono said, “It...
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My Photography is a Night Rainbow
What kind of impact is your creative work having? Years ago I realized that my photography is a night rainbow. Click here for my case study.
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Are You Facing Your Fears? Yeah, Me Too
I was told that doing something that scares you each and every day is good for the soul. Now, I wouldn’t recommend jumping into a graffiti-laded river wash turned homeless camp, but that’s how my day started. A full length video and photo gallery is coming soon to my YouTube channel.
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Faces of Cochise County: Sierra Delgado
The Faces of Cochise County is a street portrait project that aims to highlight everyday people. For roughly three months, I spent my weekends traipsing around Southern Arizona searching for someone to rap with about life. The project is published by the Sierra Vista Herald. This is the most…
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Forever, But Not at All
This story was drafted on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2019. Weeks before Covid-19 turned the world upside down. Barrio Viejo was my home at the time. I was exploring every inch on Tucson's south side. Nite photography missions were coming while early morning spirit sampling was commonplace. The...
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Faces of Cochise County: Scott Hulet
The Faces of Cochise County is a street portrait project that aims to highlight everyday people. For roughly three months, I spent my weekends traipsing around Southern Arizona search for someone to rap with about life. The project is published by the Sierra Vista Herald. This is the first...
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The Vancity Street Photography Collective
For the month of February, 2022, I’m the Vancity Street Photography Collective's featured street photographer. With the honor comes an interview that asks, “Five Big Questions.” Here’s some insight into my photography origin story, advice for beginner street photogs and some of my favorite spots…
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4 Tips for Making Photography Fun
Do you get bored with your own photo work? Yeah, me too. When I’m in a rut, this is a short list of how I spark some genuine storytelling fun and creativity.
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Faces of Cochise County: Paul Furlong
The Faces of Cochise County is a street portrait project that aims to highlight everyday people. For the past three months, I've spent my weekends traipsing around Southern Arizona search for someone to rap with about life. The project is published by Sierra Vista Herald. This published on Dec.…
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Covid-19 Gave Me an Excuse to Aim Higher
This story was drafted on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Weeks before Covid-19 turned the world upside down and prior to me launching my seven-day a week photography schedule. That creative routine developed into me publishing my first photo book, securing multiple exhibition slots from Rome to Glasgow...
About this show
The Streets Photog Podcast is for Tucson street photographers who adore the southwest and love telling 1,000 heartfelt words about their finest images. Follow burgeoning photographer David J. Del Grande who provides a first-hand account of early morning photo shoots and chance encounters grabbing street shots. From freelance photojournalism gigs to exhibition work, Del Grande’s stories will strike a nerve for those interested in Old Pueblo avenue tales. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestreetsphotogpodcast/support
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David Joseph Del Grande