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• Dublin Street Photography Festival 2025

  The Dublin Street Photography Festival 2025 has evolved significantly in its second year, now featuring a condensed but expanded program over three days in May. The festival showcases 270+ photographs, including outdoor exhibitions running for four weeks at Charlemount Square. Notable speakers include Martin Parr as the keynote, alongside other prominent photographers such as Dougie Wallace, Rami Narula, and Melissa O’ Shaughnessy. The event offers a mix of free and paid photo walks, multiple exhibitions highlighting Irish photographers, and receives support from major sponsors like McGarrell Reilly, Canon and Photo Museum Ireland.   The festival organizers, Paul Murry and Des Byrne, have focused on creating a world-class event that makes street photography accessible to the public while emphasizing originality and professional presentation. Their commitment to showcasing Irish photography alongside international work sets this festival apart, with special exhibitions featuring local talent and historical works. The condensed format aims to enhance networking opportunities among photographers while maintaining a comprehensive program of talks, walks, and exhibitions that celebrate street photography as an art form.   Find out more about the festival    Follow host Tim Bingham Instagram Talking Frames Podcast Instagram              Song: Drip Music by: CreatorMix.com            

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• Stephen Leslie Mastering Street Photography Humor, Challenges, and Creative Insights

  Stephen is a London-based writer, filmmaker, and street photographer known for his candid and humorous approach to capturing everyday life. Over the past two decades, he has developed a distinctive style that combines spontaneous street photography with imaginative storytelling. Additionally, Stephen runs a YouTube series titled "Show & Tell," where he provides detailed and often humorous commentary on his favorite photographs. Through his multifaceted career, Stephen Leslie has established himself as a creative force, seamlessly blending visual storytelling with a keen observation of the world around him.   Stephen and Tim’s discussion covered a wide array of topics cantered on the art and evolution of street photography. Stephen shared his journey into the field, inspired by Elliot Erwitt and a personal desire to document life through candid moments. He reflected on how his photography evolved from a personal diary to a creative expression of humour and wit, often inspired by everyday life. The role of humour was a recurring theme, with Stephen emphasizing its value despite it sometimes being underappreciated.   They explored the challenges of combining writing and photography, noting how keeping the two separate allows for authenticity in each medium. Stephen also discussed his preference for shooting on film, valuing its deliberate nature and its ability to encourage patience and thoughtful composition over the rapid-fire approach of digital photography.   They discuss the importance of finding a project in street photography, allowing photographers to build a cohesive body of work. Stephen shared his experience working on a five-year project that became a successful book, noting the growing popularity of photography books despite the dominance of social media. He encouraged aspiring photographers to focus on their unique perspective, emphasizing quality over quantity.   Show and tell youtube channel Stephen Leslie Instagram Stephen Leslie Website      Follow host Tim Bingham  Instagram Talking Frames Podcast Instagram       Song: Drip Music by: CreatorMix.com      

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• Launch of Where The Streets Lead anthology of street photographs

  In this episode Tim Bingham is speaking with Ashley Riffo and Bob Paterson who are the team behind team Street Photography Magazine Where the Streets Lead, an anthology showcasing diverse street photography. The book emphasizes the importance of printed work and encourages photographers to find inspiration in their surroundings. The creation process involved months of selecting and sequencing images, working closely with printers, and refining the final product. Purchase book They also examined the evolution of street photography, noting how social media has increased accessibility but also presents challenges in maintaining originality. They stressed the benefits of experiencing photography in books or exhibitions rather than solely online. Street Photography Magazine  Follow host Tim Bingham  Instagram Talking Frames Podcast Instagram        Song: Drip Music by: CreatorMix.com      

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• Betty Goh Abstract Street Photography the Inspiring Journey and Creative Insights

  Betty Goh is a street photographer based in Singapore. Her work is known for its abstract and contemporary style, often capturing the urban landscape through unique perspectives. Betty's photography focuses on elements like colors, reflections, shadows, silhouettes, and lines, transforming ordinary streets into extraordinary visual poetry Known for creating introspective, multi-layered images that emphasize contrast, emotion, and reflections. Her work often explores themes of resilience, loneliness, and finding beauty in the mundane. In this episode Tim Bingham talks with Betty about her  journey into photography, including her experiences with abstract street photography and how it has given her a means of self-expression and appreciation for life. We explore various aspects of Betty's work, such as her signature style, recognition in the field,  Betty shares her experiences of learning from a mentor Siegfried Hansen and how her work has evolved over time. She explains her signature style, which often features abstract, multi-layered, and introspective images with a contrast between light and dark.    Betty Goh website  and Instagram  Book Dublin Street Photography Festival workshop   Follow Host Tim Binghm Instagram Talking Frames Podcast Instagram   Song: Drip Music by: CreatorMix.com

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• Gustavo Minas Mastering Street Photography Insights and the creative process journey

  This conversation highlights Gustavo's journey and philosophy in photography, as well as the broader challenges and joys of the craft. We engaged in a multifaceted conversation exploring personal experiences, professional trajectories, and shared artistic philosophies. Gustavo reflected on his transition from journalism to photography,  enriched by a course with Carlos Moreo. We examine how his Brazilian heritage shapes his photographic sensibilities, particularly his affinity for vibrant colors and light, and discussed his evolution toward a minimalist approach, prioritizing simplicity, spontaneity, and emotional resonance over layered narratives. Living in cities like São Paulo and Brasília has shaped his perspective, presenting challenges in capturing the essence of urban life and encouraging him to innovate within familiar settings. His book Liquid Cities—inspired by Zygmunt Bauman's "liquid modernity" and curated by Josely Nakagawa—exemplifies his dedication to exploring themes of change and adaptability through photography.   Gustavo Domestica course  Gustavo Website and Instagram  Follow host Tim Bingham  Instagram Talking Frames Podcast Instagram        Song: Drip Music by: CreatorMix.com

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