The Camera Cafe Show

Harvey Stein: 50 Years of Street Photography (Part 2)

We’re back with Part 2 of our chat with Street Photography legend Harvey Stein—and it’s another gem! 
In this episode, Harvey talks about engaging with strangers to get the shot, even in the middle of COVID, and what it really means to build a lasting photographic voice. We chat about working in series, making photo books, the evolution of photography, and wrap things up by flipping through some of his incredible images from Mexico together.
📸 Haven’t heard Part 1? Go back and check it out first!🎧Hit play for more wisdom, wit, and stories from the streets. 
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Harvey Stein: 50 Years of Street Photography (Part 1)

What’s it like to Photograph the Streets for half a century?🤯 📸
Legendary Street Photographer Harvey Stein has been capturing the raw, chaotic beauty of New York City and beyond for over 50 years—and he's got the Stories and Pictures to prove it. He published 10 Photography books until now, his work has been exhibited in over 90 solo shows and is part of almost 60 permanent museum collections worldwide, including the George Eastman Museum, Art Institute of Chicago; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; The New Orleans Museum of Art and The Denver Art Museum. His photographs have been published in such periodicals as The New Yorker, Time, Life, Esquire, The New York Times, Forbes and many more.
This is Part 1 of our two-part deep dive into his Life, Career, Work, and the Art of Street Photography.  
📸 In this episode, we talk about:  🔹 Mastering the Streets and Getting Seen🔹 Books: 'Coney Island',  ´Twins´ & its Characters—50 years of Documenting🔹 The Art of Approaching Strangers (without getting punched)  🔹 Why Harvey still swears by Film Photography but just bought a Leica Q3.  🔹 His Biggest Lessons from a Lifetime of Shooting
This episode is basically a FREE Masterclass on Street Photography from a true Legend. And guess what? Part 2 is coming next week where we dive even deeper. Don't miss it! 🎧  🔥 Listen now & get inspired! *****📸 See more of Harvey's work, books or enroll in his workshops:
Website: https://www.harveysteinphoto.com/
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Ibarionex Perello: The Eaton Fire. Rebuilding a Creative Life

What happens when a storyteller loses everything?  Photographer, Educator, Writer and Podcasting legend Ibarionex Perello joins us for a powerful conversation about Photography, Creativity, and Resilience. For nearly two decades, he’s been inspiring photographers through his work and his long-running podcast, 'The Candid Frame'. But recently, his and his wife’s world was turned upside down when they lost their home and his studio in the Eaton Fire.
 In this episode, we talk about his journey behind the lens, what he’s learned from years of interviewing the greats in photography, and how he’s navigating life after the fire. This isn’t just a photography discussion—it’s about adapting, rebuilding, and the power of community. Check out under ways to support him and his family.*** 📸 See Ibarionex’s work & ways to support❤️  : Website: https://www.ibarionex.net/
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Jatenipat Ketpradit: Can a Portrait Preserve a Culture

Cultural Identity, Storytelling, and Adventure—this week on The Camera Café Show, we sit down with multi award-winning photographer Jatenipat Ketpradit from Thailand, whose portraits of remote indigenous tribes capture more than faces—they tell the stories of entire cultures.
From Mongolia’s Eagle Hunters to Papua New Guinea’s ghostly Asaro Mudmen, Jatenipat’s immersive approach takes him deep into communities, where he spends weeks earning trust before even picking up his camera. We talk about why cultural photography matters, how he prepares for months before a shoot, and what it takes to document traditions on the brink of disappearing.
If you love travel, portrait photography, and stories that go beyond the frame, this episode is for you.  *****📸 See more of Jatenipat’s work: https://www.jatenipatketpradit.com/
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Martin Bailey: Creating the Best Job in the World

Martin Bailey (Japan) has been inspiring photographers for nearly two decades, capturing breathtaking Nature and Wildlife images, leading Photography Tours, and sharing his knowledge through his long-running Podcast.
In this episode, we talk about his journey from England to Japan, his philosophy on photography, and how nearly 20 years of podcasting has shaped his perspective. We also dive into his photography tours—from capturing wildlife in Japan’s snowy landscapes to leading adventures in Namibia and beyond—and what makes a great photography workshop experience both for himself as his participants.  
From resilience in his own personal life path, to creativity to conservation to education, Martin shares insights every photographer can learn from.
Grab a coffee and join us for this wonderful conversation with him! *****📸 Explore Martin’s work & workshops: https://martinbaileyphotography.com  🎙️ Listen to his podcast: The Martin Bailey Photography https://martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts  *****🎙️ Your Weekly Dose of Photography Inspiration: https://thecameracafeshow.com

Matt Payne: Chasing Peaks and Podcast Deadlines

What happens when you combine a love for mountains, a passion for photography, and the patience to run a weekly podcast? You get Matt Payne!
In this episode, we sit down with landscape photographer, workshop leader, and host of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen" to talk about his journey from childhood hikes in Colorado to becoming a full-time photographer capturing the wild beauty of the outdoors. We get into his creative process, why intimate landscapes have become his obsession, and the balancing act of being a conservation advocate while sharing breathtaking locations.  
And because Matt doesn’t have enough on his plate he also runs workshops, co-founded the Natural Landscape Photography Awards and we chat about what really goes into running a photography podcast, from editing marathons to herding photographers for interviews. Plus, we throw in a few fun surprises—because when else will you hear a landscape photographer debate whether he’d rather shoot the World Series or Patagonia?
Grab a coffee and join us for an adventure-filled chat with Matt Payne! ***📸 Check out Matt’s work: https://www.mattpaynephotography.com/
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Art Wolfe: A Life Behind The Lens (Part2)

📸 Art Wolfe Returns – A Life Behind The Lens. Part II! 🎙️  In this second part of our chat with the legendary Art Wolfe, we dive deeper into his adventures—from filming Travels to the Edge in extreme locations to close encounters with snow monkeys and even his unexpected role in conservation activism (let’s just say some bulldozers didn’t stand a chance!).  We also talk about:  ✅ The creative battles behind Travels to the Edge 🎥  ✅ Good techniques to get pictures of wildlife 🐫  ✅ The emotional impact of seeing climate change firsthand 🌍  ✅ Why sometimes keeping photography as a passion—and not as a job—might be good advice for newcomers 📷  ✅ Art’s love for food (yes, he’s a foodie too!) 🍣  This episode is packed with humor, wisdom, and a lifetime of photographic insights. Don’t miss it! 🎧 
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Art Wolfe: A Life Behind The Lens (Part1)

Welcome back to The Camera Cafe Show! This week, we have the legendary Art Wolfe joining us for an incredible deep dive into his photographic journey—and let’s just say, if there were an Olympic event for never sitting still, Art would take gold.
From his childhood adventures in the forests of Seattle to climbing mountains with a 4x5 camera from his dad (because why make it easy?), Art’s story is one of relentless curiosity and creative evolution. In this first part of our conversation, we talk about his early influences, his switch from painting to photography, his time working with National Geographic, his worldwide travels and the stories that go with them and of course a walk through his passion of making books. We also hear about his… let’s call it ‘challenging’ experience in Russia and China, his run-in with a charging rhino in Nepal, and why his short teaching middle school career convinced him to face down magazine editors without fear.
Of course, we will also do some gear talk. Art shares his approach to packing light (as in, he finally appreciates not lugging 20kg of lenses), why switching to digital was like flipping a switch, and his thoughts on camera debates (spoiler: he doesn’t care much, just use the tool that works!).
If you’re wondering how one man manages to travel nine months a year, create over 120 books, and still find time to craft a Japanese-style garden at home, this episode will leave you both inspired and exhausted just listening to his schedule.
And guess what? We’re not done yet! This is just Part 1—next week, we get even deeper into Art’s process, where he talks about his tv show, good friends and photography colleagues and the philosophy that keeps him pushing forward.
So, grab your favorite cup of coffee—or tequila if you want to keep up with Art’s energy—and enjoy the show!*****Check out more of Art’s work:https://artwolfe.com/*****Follow us for your Weekly Dose of Photography Inspiration:https://thecameracafeshow.com/