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192: It's Time To Say Goodbye from 2021-09-02T10:30
This is it, it’s the final episode of Hit The Streets. I decided to end the show on a high note, you’ll have to listen to this short recording to find out why…
Thank you...
Listen191: Have A Great Summer! from 2021-06-24T11:56:54
Listen190: Catching up with Joshua Coombes from 2021-06-10T10:30
This week Valérie shares a new conversation with her good friend Joshua Coombes, founder of #DoSomethingForNothing. Many of you are familiar with Josh and his work, as well as the pho...
Listen189: Quarantine in Queens... A Year Later from 2021-05-27T10:30
Valerie talks with New York City photographer Neil Kramer about his pandemic project Quarantine in Queens. It's been a year since their original conversation. The project is still going...
Listen188: The World Walk with Tom Turcich from 2021-05-13T10:30
This week, Valérie shares a conversation with world adventurer Tom Turcich. Tom is nearing the end of a journey of walking across 7 continents with his dog Savann...
Listen187: Fill the Frame Film with Tim Huynh from 2021-04-29T10:30
This week, Valérie shares a conversation with Hawaii based photographer and film maker Tim Huynh. They talk about his documentary film Fill The Frame.
Listen186: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2021-04-15T10:30
In this episode of Hit The Streets, Valérie and guest co-host Frederick Van Johnson answer listener questions about photography projects and travel destinations. They also pick the winners of th...
Listen185: Documenting Birth with Natalie Zepp from 2021-04-01T10:30
This week Valerie shares a conversation with Florida based birth photographer Natalie Zepp
Listen184: About Clubhouse, travel and more with Ugo Cei from 2021-03-18T10:30
Valerie shares a conversation with Italian photographer Ugo Cei. They talk about the situation in Italy, the Clubhouse App, travel and more!
Listen183: There is an App for that with Tomash from 2021-03-04T11:30
Valerie shares a conversation with Tomasz Trzebiatowski AKA. Tomash, the creator of Fujilove and the new Frames Magazine.
Listen182: Not the Only Gay in the City with Carsten Bruhn from 2021-02-18T11:30
Valerie shares a conversation with German photographer Carsten Bruhn. He talks about his latest project titled Not the Only Gay in the City.
Listen181: QA and Photo challenge from 2021-02-04T11:30
Valérie and guest co-host Bob Patterson answer listener questions and announce a new photo challenge.
Listen180: Photographing The Beatles and so much more with Bill Carlson from 2021-01-21T11:30
My guest today is Minneapolis photographer Bill Carlson. He photographed The Beatles when he was still in High School and it was the beginning of a long and exciting career.
Listen179: How to work anywhere and travel forever with Mike Swigunski.mp3 from 2021-01-07T11:30
In this episode of Hit The Streets Valérie interviews Mike Swigunski who reveals some valuable remote work & travel tips.
Listen178: Adieu 2020 with guest co-host Bjorn Moerman from 2020-12-24T11:30
This week my guest is Dubai based photographer Bjorn Moerman. Together we discuss how 2020 was an interesting creative year and how we are preparing for the next ...
Listen177: Roy's People from 2020-12-10T11:30
This week Valerie's guest is London based visual artist Roy Tyson, better known as Roy’s People.
Listen176: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2020-11-26T11:30
Valérie and guest co-host Marco Larousse answer listener questions, pick a winner of the last challenge and announce a new one.
Listen175: 47 minutes with Daniel Sackheim from 2020-11-12T11:30
This week Valérie has a conversation with Los Angeles based film and television director and producer AND still photographer Daniel Sackheim.
Listen174: Street Photography Assignments with Valerie from 2020-10-29T10:30
In this episode the tables are turned and it’s Valerie who is being interviewed about her new book Street Photography Assignments: 75 reasons to hit the stree...
Listen173: Remembering your passion with Jayme Halbritter from 2020-10-15T10:30
Valérie shares a conversation with Minneapolis based photographer Jayme Halbritter
Listen172: Avenue of Roses with Kevin Fletcher from 2020-10-01T10:30
This week my guest is Portland based cinematographer Kevin Fletcher. We talk about the life of a cinematographer and his still photography project based in Portla...
Listen171: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2020-09-17T12:51:57
Valérie and guest co-host Patrick La Roque answer listener questions about inspiration, creative flow and composition.
Listen170: Five Blocks From Home with James Maher from 2020-09-03T10:30
In this episode, Valérie shares a conversation with New York City photographer James Maher.
Listen169 Yes We Did with Lawrence Jackson from 2020-08-20T10:30
In this episode Valérie shares a conversation with Lawrence Jackson, one of the official White House photographers during the Obama presidency and author of YES WE DID, Photos and behind the...
Listen168: In-Depth with Chris Smith from 2020-08-06T10:30
In this episode of Hit The Streets, Valérie talks with Chris Smith, the founder of the Out of Chicago Conference. They discuss the challenges of organizing such events as well as the exciting up...
Listen167: The Dads Project with Antoine Didienne from 2020-07-23T10:30
Valerie talks with San Diego based French photographer Antoine Didienne. They discuss his Dads Project and much more!
Listen166: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2020-07-09T10:30
Valérie and guest co-host Debby Cole answer listener questions about the way they handle street photography during a pandemic. They announce the winners of the la...
Listen165: Photo Sensei with Chris Marquardt from 2020-06-25T10:30
Chris Marquardt is back on the show! Valerie and Chris talk about travel, living a creative live, adaptation, online teaching and more!
Listen164: Quarantine in Queens with Neil Kramer from 2020-06-11T10:30
This week my guest is Neil Kramer. We talk about his very touching self portrait/documentary project in which he included his ex-wife and his mother, all sharing ...
Listen163: Lockdown 2020 with Peter McConnochie from 2020-05-28T10:30
This week my guest is Peter McConnochie, a.k.a. Urban Scot. We talk about his confinement project Lockdown 2020 and much more!
Listen162: When can we travel again? from 2020-05-14T10:30
In this episode Valérie invites travel expert Jared Kamrowski from The Thrifty Traveler. Together they discuss travel refund options, how airlines are coping, and...
Listen161: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2020-04-30T10:30
Valérie and guest co-host Angelo Fernandes answer listener questions about creativity and adaptation during troubled times.
Listen160: The Heart of the Photograph With David Duchemin from 2020-04-16T10:30
This week my guest is someone you’ve heard on the show before, our good friend David DuChemin. We talk a bout his latest book The Heart of...
Listen159: Internal Voices with Claire Armitage from 2020-04-02T10:30
My guest today published one self portrait per day for a year and the result is a very inspiring body of work titled Internal Voices.
Listen158: GiveSeaLifeAHand with Tomas Tigchelaar from 2020-03-19T10:30
This week on Hit The Streets you will learn a new way to use your photography skills by combining them with an awesome initiative called #GiveSealifeAHand. Let's spread the word and the love and...
Listen157: American Bedroom with Barbara Peacock from 2020-03-05T11:30
In this episode of hit The Streets, Valerie shares a delightful conversation with photographer Barbara Peacock about the making of American Bedroom, a truly inspiring project!
Listen156: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2020-02-20T11:30
Valérie and guest co-host Simon King answer a listener’s question, announce the winners of the last photo challenge and announce a new one. Enjoy!
Listen155: Photographing 911 With Phil Penman from 2020-02-06T11:30
In this episode Valérie invites photo journalist Phil Penman, who has just moved to NYC when 9/11 happened. We talk about his experience, how it has changed him and much more.
Listen154: Authentic Portraits with Chris Orwig from 2020-01-23T11:30
In this episode, Valerie invites Santa Barbara photographer, author and educator Chris Orwig. They talk about his approach to capture authentic portraits, and much more. This episode is sure to ...
Listen153: Wishing You 20/20 Vision with Karen Hutton from 2020-01-09T11:30
It’s a tradition… Valérie invites her good friend Karen Hutton for a new year special! This time, Karen and Valérie talk about creative freedom, vision, authenticity, pixel peepers and much, muc...
Listen152: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2019-12-26T11:30
This week Valerie Jardin and guest co-host Jens Krauer answer listener questions, announce the winner of the last photo challenge and talk about the next one.
Listen151: Gordon Laing Is In The House from 2019-12-12T11:30
It's a yearly tradition! I invited gear guru and all-around awesome guy, Gordon Laing, back on the show to answer your gear and technical questions.
Listen150: About Teaching, Ethics, Vision And More With Valerie Jardin from 2019-11-28T11:30
In this episode the tables are turned and Valerie Jardin is being interviewed by Alec Hosterman on her teaching philosophy, ethics as a street photographer, and much more.
Listen149: What NOT to say at a photoshoot and much more with Jessica Sterling from 2019-11-14T11:30
Jessica Sterling is a portrait and event photographer based in LA. You will love her fun personality as she shares lots of useful tips that can apply to a wide range of photographic genres, incl...
Listen148: Transitions And More With Greg Turner from 2019-10-31T10:30
Today Valerie shares a conversation with Greg Turner, a photographer from the UK. They discuss two specific projects Greg completed in recent years and how projects often come to the photographe...
Listen147: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2019-10-17T10:30
In this new Q&A segment, Valerie invites Doug Kaye to help answer a listener questions about their workflow, rate of keepers and workshop expectations. They announce the winners of the latest ph...
Listen146: SixPick with Achim Katzberg from 2019-10-03T10:30
In this episode Achim and Valérie discuss the importance of always working on photography projects.
Listen145: Finding Robert Capa with Charlie Maguire from 2019-09-19T22:30
In this episode Valerie interviews her good friend and song writer Charlie Maguire who recently travelled to Iowa to document Robert Capa's work documenting life on a farm that no one knows abou...
Listen144: Case Study 8: Two Years Later with Jimmy Lee from 2019-09-05T10:30
If you’ve been listening to Hit The Streets since the beginning, you may remember Jimmy who was my guest in Episode 44.
After losing his job, Jimmy decided ...
143: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2019-08-22T10:30
On this episode of Hit The Streets, Valerie has invited another French Valerie to guest co-host. Together they answer questions about Instagram and the many challenges of Street Photography. We ...
Listen142: What The Hell Are You Doing on this Planet? with Hendrick Lohmann from 2019-08-08T10:30
My guest today is Hendrik Lohmann. His work was brought to my attention by you, the listeners. thank you for for that! He is German and has been working on a seri...
Listen141: Who Are You And What Are You Doing In My Bed? with Fran Kaufman from 2019-07-25T10:30
In this episode, Valérie shares a special conversation with NYC photographer Fran Kaufman about her ongoing photography project of documenting her daily life with her husband who is struggling w...
Listen140: Case Study 7: A One-Way Ticket to Bangkok with Fernando Cortez from 2019-07-11T10:30
In this new case study segment, podcast listener Ferdando Cortéz describes his journey from a career as a scientist to pursuing his dream of becoming a full time travel photographer.
Listen139: Leveraging the Power of Instagram with Pei Ketron from 2019-06-27T10:30
This week on Hit The Streets, Valerie shares a conversation with Pei Ketron. Pei gives us lots of great tips on how to leverage the power of Instagram. How to better use Hashtags, Stories, we ta...
Listen138: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2019-06-13T10:30
This week on Hit The Streets Valerie is joined by German Street Photographer Martin Waltz. Together they answer listener questions and announce the winner of the photo challenge.
Listen137: See the World in a New Way with Craig Strong from 2019-05-30T10:30
Learn about the power of seeing the world in a new way and ditching the concept of perfection during this conversation with the creator of the Lensbaby creative lens system, Craig Strong.
Listen136: Small Town Street Photography with David Julian from 2019-05-16T10:30
In this episode of Hit the Streets, Valérie teams up with David Julian to discuss the many advantages of doing street photography in small towns.
Listen135: Shoot With A Local with Wendy de Boer from 2019-05-02T10:30
This week on Hit The Streets Valérie invites Dutch flight attendant and passionate photographer Wendy de Boer to talk about her on going project 'Shoot With A Local' and so much more!
Listen134: Blindsight with Bob Sacha from 2019-04-18T10:30
This week, Valérie shares a conversation with NYC award-winning photographer, documentary film maker and teacher Bob Sacha. They discuss his experience filming BlindSight,...
Listen133: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2019-04-04T10:30
In this new QA episode, Valerie invites the founder of the 24h project, Renzo Grande, to co-host with her. Together they answer a questions about showing your street photo...
Listen132: Case Study 6: Making the Jump with Ryan Katsanes from 2019-03-28T10:30
In this new case study episode, Valerie invites Ryan Katsanes to share his experience as he made the jump to become a full time photographer after losing his job several months ago.
Listen131: From Still to Motion with Eduardo Angel from 2019-03-21T10:30
In this episode of Hit The Streets, Valérie talks with award winning photographer and filmmaker Eduardo Angel about the skills necessary to go from still to motion.
Listen130: Best Travel Hacks with Jared Kamrowski from 2019-03-14T10:30
The Thrifty Traveler, AKA Jared Kamrowski is back on the show to share some new travel tips to help us save money on our next travel adventure!
Listen129: Psychology for Photographers with Jenika McDavitt from 2019-03-07T11:30
This week Valerie talks with the founder of Psychology For Photographers, Jenika McDavitt, about Living Your Passion.
Listen128: There's Always a Way with Matteo Troncone from 2019-02-28T11:30
This week David Julian sits in for Valerie and interviews photographer and filmmaker Matteo Troncone
Listen127: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2019-02-21T11:30
This week is a new Q&A and photo challenge and Valerie invited California based French photographer Antoine Didienne to co-host this week. Together they answer an interesting question about whet...
Listen126: Photography with a Purpose with John Peltier from 2019-02-14T11:30
In this episode Valerie talks with photographer John Peltier about working for non-profit organizations.
Listen125: A Creative Life with Kenna Klosterman from 2019-02-07T11:30
This week Valérie shares a conversation with Kenna Klosterman who is a travel photographer, the host of Creative Live, a podcaster and an educator.
Listen124: Visiting the Migrant Camp in Tijuana with Gale Filter from 2019-01-31T11:30
This Week Valerie invites photographer Gale Filter on the show to talk about his experience visiting the migrant camp in Tijuana, Mexico.
Listen123: Case Study 5: When the Police Gets Involved from 2019-01-24T11:30
During this special case study episode, Valerie shares a conversation with Indiana based photographer Dave Dufour. Dave shares his experience doing street photography at Texas State Fair, dealin...
Listen122: Q&A and Street Challenge from 2019-01-17T11:30
Valerie and guest co-host Chris Foley answer listener questions about lens choices and photographing in crowded locations. They announce the winners of the latest photo ch...
Listen121: Making Photographs with Ibarionex Perello from 2019-01-10T11:30
In this episode Valerie talks with LA based photographer, educator, author and podcaster Ibarionex Perello about his latest book titled 'Making Photographs'.
Listen120: New Year Special from 2019-01-03T11:30
This week Valérie invites her dear friend Karen Hutton to recap 2018 in a New Year Special.
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119: Valerie and David in Cuba from 2018-12-27T11:30
This week Valérie invites David Julian to talk about their trip to Havana, Cuba just hours after they flew back to the States.
Listen118: Ginger Sprouts with Rachel Simmons from 2018-12-20T11:30
This week Valerie talks with Minneapolis based photographer Rachel Simmons and her new adventure of combining her love for children, photography and the imaginary into whi...
Listen117: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2018-12-13T11:30
Valerie and guest co-host Jens Krauer answer listener questions about going beyond the comfort zone and weekend shooting. They announce the winners of the latest photo cha...
Listen116: On Wide Angle Photography And Much More With Chris Marquardt from 2018-12-06T11:30
This week Valerie shares a fun conversation with German photographer, educator, author and podcaster extraordinaire Chris Marquadt.
Listen115: The Window/er Project with Susan Rosenberg Jones from 2018-11-29T11:30
NYC photographer Susan Rosenberg Jones shares with us the new photo series she has been working on: Widow/er. Susan meets with widows and widowers of all ages. They have a conversation, and she ...
Listen114: Gifts for Photographers Special from 2018-11-22T11:30
Fun gift ideas for photographers on Hit The Streets this week. Happy Thanksgiving!
Listen113: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2018-11-15T11:30
This week on Hit The Streets, Valérie invites Marco Larousse to co-host. Together they answer listener questions, announce the winner of the last photo challenge and much,...
Listen112: Barbie and Ken in the Spotlight with Nicole Houff from 2018-11-08T11:30
Valerie met Nicole Houff at a local art fair recently and was struck by the originally of her work. Nicole sets up some very creative scenes of everyday life with the iconic duo Barbie and Ken. ...
Listen111: The One Project with Bryce Evans from 2018-11-01T10:30
This week on Hit the Streets, Valerie talks with Bryce Evans. He is the founder of The One Project, using the healing power of photography for mental health.
Listen110: Between Girls with Karen Marshall from 2018-10-25T10:30
This week Valerie shares a conversation with NYC documentary photographer Karen Marshall on the show. If you’ve been involved with ICP or Maine Media workshops, her name i...
Listen109: Tender Souls with Brenton Gieser and Felix Uribe from 2018-10-18T10:30
Valerie shares a conversation with Brandon Gieser and Felix Uribe. The two men are using their cameras and documentary skills to help tell the story of the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francis...
Listen108: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2018-10-11T10:30
This week Patrick Ludolph is my guest co-host. Together we answer questions about photographic style and mobile phones! We also announce the winner of the last photo challenge and announce a new...
Listen107: The Malawi Project with Paul Vincent from 2018-10-04T10:30
Valerie shares a conversation with Paul Vincent. Find out how football, photography and serendipity brought a visual storyteller from London to work on a documentary project in Malawi.
Listen106: Case Studies 4: Passion, Talent, Determination and Team Work with Joshua Simmons from 2018-09-27T10:30
During this special case studies episode, Valerie shares a conversation with Texas based photographer Joshua Simmons. It's all about passion, talent, determination and team Work. His journey wil...
Listen105: Life in a Frame with Wayne Crichlow from 2018-09-20T10:30
This week David Julian sits in for Valerie and interviews London based photographer Wayne Crichlow. Enjoy!
Listen104: Giving A Voice with Ed Kirwan from 2018-09-13T10:30
We often talk about the power of the still photograph to raise awareness and how each one of us can use our storytelling skills to make a difference in the world. Today I invited Ed Kirwan on th...
Listen103: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2018-09-06T10:30
In this episode of HTS, Valerie invited David Julian to cohost. Together they answer questions from Frank Meffert and Andrew Raff about the weirdest thing that's happened to them on the streets ...
Listen102: Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction with Chris Bailey from 2018-08-30T10:30
I invited Chris Bailey again for the release of his new book Hyperfocus: How To Be More Productive In a World Of Distractions. This great conversation will help you make better use of your time ...
Listen101: Body and Space with Anja Hitzenberger from 2018-08-23T10:15
This week I invited Anja Hitzenberger. She is a photographer, filmmaker and video artist. She is also member of the faculty at ICP in NYC and the founder of StrudelmediaLive. We discuss her work...
Listen100: Let's Celebrate HTS 100 with Frederick Van Johnson from 2018-08-16T10:30
To celebrate episode 100, Valerie invites the person who introduced her to podcasting originally, podcaster extraordinaire and good friend Frederick Van Johnson!
Listen99: Seafarers with Patrick Ludolph from 2018-08-09T10:30
This week on Hit The Streets, Valerie invited German photographer Patrick Ludolph to talk about his amazing photographic adventure on some of the largest cargo ships in the world. Enjoy!
Listen98: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2018-08-02T10:30
In this episode of Hit The Streets Valerie is joined by Angelo Fernandes to answer listener questions, pick a photo challenge winner and much more!
Listen97: 20 Minutes with Valerie from 2018-07-26T10:30
In this episode of Hit The Streets, Valerie gives you a quick recap of the past few weeks. She talks about her workshop in Normandy in June, experiencing the World Cup victory in France, and upd...
Listen96: Hong-Kong, Insurance, Dash Cams and more with Doug Kaye from 2018-07-19T10:30
In this episode, my good friend Doug Kaye talks about his street photography adventure in Hong Kong, insurance, dash cams and much more...
Listen95: Best Business Practices for Photographers Part II with John Harrington from 2018-07-12T10:30
This is Part II of a two-part episode of Hit The Streets with photographer and author John Harrington. John gives you extremely valuable business tips to help you monetize your photography skill...
Listen94: Best Business Practices for Photographers Part I with John Harrington from 2018-07-05T10:30
This is Part I of a two-part episode of Hit The Streets with photographer and author John Harrington. John gives you extremely valuable business tips to help you monetize your photography skills...
Listen93: Juxtapositions, Patience and Perseverance with Ritesh Ghosh from 2018-06-28T10:30
David Julian is guest hosting for Valerie this week. This week he has a conversation with Ritesh Ghosh about juxtapositions, patience and perseverance. Enjoy!
Listen92: Before Winter with Olga Karlovac from 2018-06-21T10:30
Today my guest is Olga Karlovac. On this episode of Hit The Streets we discuss her unique style, projects, upcoming exhibit, etc.
Listen91: DoSomethingForNothing NYC-Paris Gallery Exhibit with Joshua Coombes in Minneapolis from 2018-06-14T10:30
Joshua Coombes is in the house! Take a listen as Josh joins me to talk about our #DoSomethingForNothing NYC-Paris photo exhibit at the Mpls Photo Center.
Listen90: How I Fight Depression with Photography with Frank Meffert from 2018-06-07T10:30
In this episode, German photographer Frank Meffert discusses how street photography in helping him deal with his depression on a daily basis. This is an important story worth sharing.
Listen89: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2018-05-31T10:30
Welcome to a new Q&A and Photo Challenge episode. Guest co-host Chantal Mougel answer listener questions about adding a title to your photographs and doing research before hitting the streets of...
Listen88: David Julian on Photographing in Unfamiliar Cultures from 2018-05-24T10:00
In this episode of hit The Streets, Valerie invited Seattle based photographer David Julian back on the show. You may remember our conversation on HTS 54 about photographing Burning Man. This we...
Listen87: Walter Rothwell on Documentary Photography, Street work, Competitions, Cats and More! from 2018-05-17T10:00
This week I am pleased to share with you a conversation with UK based photographer Walter Rothwell. Enjoy our conversation as we talk about documentary photography, street work, competitions, ca...
Listen86: Photo Faves with Fokko Muller from 2018-05-10T10:00
Today my guest is photographer Fokko Muller and he shares his 'photo faves' with us, enjoy!
Listen85: A Passion for the Craft with Damien Lovegrove from 2018-05-03T10:30
This week on Hit The Streets, British photographer Damien Lovegrove shares his amazing journey from cameraman at the BBC to photographer and educator. I truly enjoyed this conversation and Damie...
Listen84: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2018-04-26T10:00
This week my guest co-host is Ugo Cei. We answer questions about ways to remain inconspicuous on the streets and focal lengths. We announce the winners of the last photo challenge and announce a...
Listen83: Case Study 3: Preparing your Files for Printing from 2018-04-19T06:46:06
This week is a new Case Study episode. Alison Tinson submitted the case via email a few weeks ago about preparing her files to send them to the printer. I asked our good friends at WHCC to help ...
Listen82: The Inspiration Photo Scrapbook with Patrick La Roque from 2018-04-12T10:00
This week I'm having a conversation with my friend Patrick a Roque from Montreal, Canada. We talk about inspiration, visual memory, medium format, snow and more...
Listen81: Today's Special with Jeff Rothstein from 2018-04-05T10:00
This week, my guest is Jeff Rothstein. Jeff has been photographing NYC for nearly 50 years. He’s witnessed and photographed many key historical and political events a...
Listen80: Promenade Moments with Pia Parolin from 2018-03-29T10:00
My guest today is Pia Parolin, she was on the French Riviera, on the evening of 14 July 2016, a truck was deliberately driven into crowds of p...
Listen79: Q&A and Photo challenge from 2018-03-22T10:00
Today is a new Q&A and photo challenge episode and I invited Andy McSweeney AKA Andy McPhoto to co-host with me. We answer questions about gear theft prevention and the problem of wearing glasse...
Listen78: The Wool Sock Project from 2018-03-15T10:00
Mikey Huff is a photographer and founder of ‘The Wool Sock Project’ based in Anchorage, Alaska. Mikey began distributing care packages to those living on th...
Listen77: Case Study 2: Finding Balance from 2018-03-08T11:00
This is a new case study episode. We are talking about balancing a full time career with an emerging photography career. With guest podcast li...
Listen76: Dancers in the City with Omar Z Robles from 2018-03-01T10:30
This week I invited Omar Z Robles on the show. I had the chance to meet him a couple of times and co-host a photo walk with him in NYC in 2016. You’ve all seen his work with dancers. Today I inv...
Listen75: 28 Minutes with Valerie from 2018-02-22T11:30
This is a monologue episode as I have quite a few announcements this week regarding a new call for entry and a webinar series. I also answer a listener question about anxiety on the streets. Enj...
Listen74: 24HourProject with Renzo Grande from 2018-02-15T11:00
This week on Hit The Streets I talk with the founder of the 24 Hour Project, Renzo Grande. Find out all there is to know about this fun project and how you can get involved this year!
Listen73: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2018-02-08T11:00
This week, my guest co-host is German photographer Kai Behrmann. Together we answer questions about consistency in producing photo series and useful steps you can take to improve your photograph...
Listen72: He's Baaack! Gordon Laing Answers Your Gear Questions from 2018-02-01T10:30
It's a yearly tradition! I invited gear guru and all around awesome guy, Gordon Laing, back on the show to answer your gear and technical questions.
Listen71: The Veterans Portrait Project with Stacy Pearsall from 2018-01-25T05:30
My guest today became an air force photographer at the age of 17 and became one of the few women combat photographers. After being wounded, she retired from the military and is now devoting her ...
Listen70: Case Study 1: I'm Dead, Now What? from 2018-01-18T05:30
In this new regular 'Case Studies' segment of Hit The Streets, I invite listeners on the show to discuss a specific topic that they are concerned about and ...
Listen69: Paris: The Early Years with Peter Turnley from 2018-01-11T11:00
In this conversation episode of Hit The Streets, I invited Peter Turnley to talk about his early years as a photographer. We learn about his move to Paris, the people who changed his life and hi...
Listen68: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2018-01-04T10:30
This week on Hit The Streets my guest co-host is photographer Paul Vincent. Together we answer questions regarding the historical value of street photography and how to find inspiration in your ...
Listen67: Wishing You A Creative 2018 from 2017-12-28T10:30
For the last episode of 2017 I invited my good friend Karen Hutton back on the show. We chat about the 2017 and make plans for 2018. Wishing you all a creative 2018!
Listen66: MyHotelCarpet with Bill Young from 2017-12-20T17:49:08
My guest today is photographer Bill Young. He tells us how is Instagram account went viral overnight from a simple tweet from his daughter... Enjoy!
Listen65: About Image Theft with Joelle Verbrugge from 2017-12-14T10:30
This week I talk about image theft with lawyer, photographer and author Joelle Verbrugge. She gives us simple tips of what to do and what not to do if you see one of your images used wi...
Listen64: 27 Minutes with Valerie from 2017-12-07T10:30
A little house keeping related to the podcast and other photographic news this week. I also answer two listener questions in a monologue episode.
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63: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2017-11-30T10:30
This week is a new Q&A and Photo challenge episode and I invited the founder of CosySpeed and the acclaimed Camslinger camera bag Thomas Ludwig to co-host wi...
Listen62: Photo Faves with Scott Wyden Kivowitz from 2017-11-23T10:30
This week is new Photo Faves segment with guest Scott Wyden Kivowitz. He shares his favorite photo books, gear, accessories, etc.
Listen61: A Candid Conversation with Ibarionex Perello from 2017-11-16T10:30
This week my guest is photographer, author and podcaster Ibarionex Perello. I hope you enjoy this conversation.
Listen60: Travel Hacks With The Thrifty Traveler from 2017-11-09T07:00
This week, Jared Kamrowski, founder of The Thrifty Traveler, is on the show shares tips to make your dream trip come true just a little faster and much more. Enjoy!
Listen59: Dumb Things Photographers Do with Guest Host Bjorn Moerman from 2017-11-02T09:30
This week my good friend Bjorn Moerman and I share a few dumb things we've done with our cameras. And also share some of the audience's mistakes.
Listen58: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2017-10-26T09:30
This week on Hit The Streets, guest co-host Jens Krauer and I answer listener questions about personal projects and spot metering. We also give the names of the winners of the last challenge and...
Listen57: Introducing Valerie Jardin's Hit The Streets Worldwide Photowalks from 2017-10-19T09:30
We just launched Valerie Jardin's Hit The Streets Worldwide Photowalks so it's a great time to have two members of the global admin team on the show to talk about it. Ryan Katsa...
Listen56: Street Photography: Creative Vision Behind The Lens With Valerie Jardin from 2017-10-12T09:30
In this episode of Hit The Streets, the tables are turned and Valerie is the guest on Alec's show! She talks about her new book, Listen
55: Photo Faves with Ugo Cei from 2017-10-05T09:30
In this new Photo Faves segment, Italian photographer Ugo Cei tells us about his favorite gear, accessories, books, etc.
Listen54: Photographing Burning Man with David Julian from 2017-09-28T09:30
This week Seattle based photographer David Julian talks about the experience of photographing Burning Man.
Listen53: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2017-09-21T09:30
This week is a new Q&A and Photo Challenge episode. My guest co-host, Mel Rolleri and I answer listener questions, give the names of the winners of the last challenge and announce a new one!
Listen52: Do Something For Nothing in NYC with Joshua Coombes from 2017-09-14T09:30
Thanks to Fujifilm North America I just had the great pleasure to spend a few days documenting the work of Joshua Coombes, the founder of #DoSomethingForNothing, on the streets of New York City....
Listen51: My Shot List with Ralph Velasco from 2017-09-07T09:30
My guest this week is Ralph Velasco, founder of PhotoEnrichment Adventures, as well as a travel photography instructor, author and international guide.
Listen50: Photographing the Charlottesville Protests with Alec Hosterman from 2017-08-31T09:30
My guest today is Alec Hosterman. Alec was in Charlottesville during the recent deadly attack. He was there on a self assignment to practice his photo documentary ski...
Listen49: An Interview with Matt Day from 2017-08-24T09:30
This week my good friend Steve Brokaw is sitting in for me and interviews photographer and YouTuber Matt Day. Enjoy!
Listen48: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2017-08-17T09:30
This week on Hit The Streets my good friend Karen Hutton is back and together we answer listener questions about rituals to get in the zone, why our obsession with photography, socks and more!
Listen47: Photo Faves with Craig Whitehead from 2017-08-10T09:30
Today is a new Photo Faves segment and I asked Craig Whitehead, aka @SixStreetUnder to come on the show and share his favorite subjects, locations, gear, photography book, etc.
Listen46: Through Our Eyes Project from 2017-08-03T09:30
The Through Our Eyes project puts cameras in the hands of the homeless and asks them to photograph their lives.
Listen45: 27 Minutes with Valerie from 2017-07-27T09:30
This week Valerie does a little housekeeping on the show, talks about the Hit The Streets World Wide Photo Walks, her upcoming books before answering a few listener questions.
Listen44: Turning a Negative into a Positive with Jimmy Lee from 2017-07-20T11:15
After losing his job, Jimmy Lee decided to start making a difference in his community by using his camera as an effort to ‘do something for nothing’. Things led to an...
Listen43: Urban Photo Race with Maurice Vliegen from 2017-07-13T09:30
This week, Dutch photographer Maurice Vliegen tells us about his experience participating in The Urban Photo Race.
Listen42: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2017-07-06T09:30
This week is a new Q&A and Photo challenge episode and I invited
French Architectural photographer Michael Muraz as a guest ...
Listen41: Live From Out Of Chicago 2017 from 2017-06-29T09:30
This week is a live recording of a panel discussion on street photography during the Out Of Chicago photo conference. The panels include Marie Laigneau, James Maher, Steve Simon and Valerie Jard...
Listen40: The Productivity Project with Chris Bailey from 2017-06-22T09:30
Chris Bailey, author of The Productivity Project is on the show and will help you become more productive so that you can find more time to pursue your passion for pho...
Listen39: Transitions, a Daughter's Journey with Terry Gydeson from 2017-06-15T09:30
My guest today is Terry Gydesen, a documentary photographer based in Minnepaolis, Minnesota. Her latest project is titled "Transitions, a Daug...
Listen38: Chasing dreams with Iwona Pinkowicz from 2017-06-08T09:30
My guest today is Iwona Pinkowicz. She tells us about her street portrait project 'chasing Dreams' as well as her own dreams in her pursuit of being a full time photographer.
Listen37: Content Rules with C.C. Chapman from 2017-06-01T09:30
The week on Hit The Streets I sit down with award winning marketer, author, content creator and photographer C.C. Chapman. We discuss key media strategies for photographers, how to grow an audie...
Listen36: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2017-05-25T09:30
This week on Hit The Streets my guest co-host is Ryan Katsanes. Together we answer questions about our photographic influences, camera gadgets and how to get your street photography to the next ...
Listen35: 24 Hour Project from 2017-05-18T09:30
This week on Hit The Streets, I am joined by photographers Meri Kukkavaara and Bjorn Moerman as they discuss participating in the 24 Hour Project in their r...
Listen34: Street Zen with Rinzi Ruiz from 2017-05-11T11:12:41
This week my good friend Ian MacDonald is sitting in for me and interviews LA based photographer Rinzi Ruiz.
Listen33: 33 Minutes with Valerie Jardin from 2017-05-04T09:30
This week I answer questions that you sent me via the FB group. It's a monologue and it happened to be 33 minutes long by chance on the 33rd episode!
32: A Beautiful Anarchy with David duChemin from 2017-04-27T09:30
This week I have the pleasure to share my conversation with humanitarian photographer, author and adventurer David duChemin. Through selected quotes from his book A B...
Listen31: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2017-04-20T09:30
Together guest co-host Elizabeth Gray and I answer questions about whether or not people need to be included in the frame to qualify as street photography, ho...
Listen30: Let Your Heart be Your Compass with Gina Williams from 2017-04-13T09:30
This week I introduce you Gina Williams. I met Gina last year during a workshop in Paris. A few months later I found out that after her trip she had made the decision...
Listen29: PR Basics for Photographers with Alec Hosterman from 2017-04-06T09:00
This week I'm bringing you a PR guru on the show to help you with branding, using social media better, optimizing your website and much more.
Listen28: Photo Faves with Ken Lyons from 2017-03-30T09:00
This week is a new Photo Faves segment on Hit the Streets. Australian photographer shares his favorite subjects, places to shoots, books, sources of inspiration and more!
Listen27: Gordon Laing Answers Your Gear Questions from 2017-03-23T09:30
Something very different on Hit The Streets this week: We are talking about gear! And to do so I invited Gordon Laing. Even if you're a non-techies, like me, it's a conversation you will surely ...
Listen26: On Being True To Yourself With Ian MacDonald from 2017-03-16T09:30
This week on Hit The Streets, I am pleased to share a candid conversation with my friend and colleague Ian MacDonald from Vancouver, Canada. We talk about photography, community and the importan...
Listen25: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2017-03-09T10:30
This week is a new Q&A and Photo challenge episode and I invited My friend photographer Marie Laigneau to co-host with me.
Listen24: Reunions with Chris Porsz from 2017-03-02T10:30
For the past few years Chris Porsz had wandered tirelessly the streets of Peterborough, England to find familiar faces he photographed over 30 years earlier...
Listen23: Conversation with Street Hunter Spyros Papaspyropoulos from 2017-02-23T10:30
This week on Hit The Streets I share my conversation with Spyros Papaspyropoulos. We talk about Street Hunters, their plans for 2017 and... Flash street photography!
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22: No Plan B with David Carol from 2017-02-16T10:30
This week my guest is New York photographer David Carol. We talk about his early years on worldwide assignments as a stock photographer, the people he met along the way and how he recently start...
Listen21: In Tumultuous Times with Patrick LaRoque from 2017-02-09T10:00
This week my guest is Canadian Photographer and Fujifilm X-Photographer Patrick La Roque. We talk about the current events' effect on creativity, the X100F, how to stay inspired and much more......
Listen20: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2017-02-02T09:30
This week is a new Q&A and Photo challenge episode and I invited the founder of CosySpeed and the acclaimed Camslinger camera bag Thomas Ludwig to co-host with me. We talk about the quest to des...
Listen19: Photo Faves with Marco Larousse from 2017-01-26T09:30
My friend and German street photographer Marco Larousse joins me on this new Photo Faves episode to share his favorite subjects, places to shoot, accessories, photography books, etc. But you'll ...
Listen18: How to Prepare for a Portfolio Review with bob Soltys from 2017-01-19T06:00
This week, photographer Bob Soltys is on the show to talk about portfolio reviews, how to prepare for them, how to make a good first impression, how to deal with rejections and how to do better ...
Listen17: Six Weeks in New York With Jens Krauer from 2017-01-11T18:42:15
This week photographer Jens Krauer tells us about his recent experience of spending 6 weeks in NYC for the sole purpose of doing street photography.
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Listen16: 2016 ~ The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from 2017-01-05T09:30
This week is a new year special episode. I invited my good friend Karen Hutton and we chat about 2016, our successes and struggles and things we want to change in 2017. We talk about projects an...
Listen15: Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2016-12-29T09:30
This week is a new Q&A and Photo challenge episode and I invited another podcaster friend, Sonny Portacio to co-host with me this week. We answer some listener questi...
Listen14: Photo Faves with Steve Brokaw from 2016-12-22T10:00
Today is a new Photo Faves segment with fashion and street photographer Steve Brokaw. He shares his favorite subjects, locations, piece of gear, photography books, etc. Find all the links in epi...
Listen13: Landing a Dream Assignment with Angie McMonigal from 2016-12-15T10:00
This week on Hit The Streets, Chicago based photographer Angie McMonigal tells us how she went from being a hobbyist photographer to landing the dream assignment for a big client.
Listen12: Tomash ~ Fueled by Passion from 2016-12-08T12:52:55
This week Tomash, the man behind the Fujilove community, talks about his life as a musician, his passion for photography and so much more!
Listen11: Focus on Creativity with Monika Andrae from 2016-12-01T10:00
Today my guest is German photographer and author Monika Andrae. Monika loves to experiment with all types of vintage cameras and expired rolls of film. We talk about the importance of creativity...
Listen10: Second Time Around with Susan and Joel from 2016-11-24T10:00
Today I have my friend and NY photographer Susan Rosenberg Jones on the show. Her latest project titled Second Time ...
Listen09 Q&A and Photo Challenge from 2016-11-17T10:00
This week is a new Q&A and Photo challenge episode and I invited a former student and one of the admins of the new FB group page, Ryan Katsanes, to co-host with me. Together we answer questions ...
Listen08 Photo Faves with RE Casper and Jim Watkins from 2016-11-10T09:00
In this fun Photo Faves segment of Hit The Streets with Valerie Jardin, San Francisco based photographers RE Casper and Jim Watkins share their favorite photography books, sources of inspiration...
Listen07 Why Film? With Chris Marquardt from 2016-11-03T09:00
My friend Chris Marquardt, the guy behind Tips From The Top Floor, joins me this week from Hannover, Germany to talk about the ins and outs of film photogra...
ListenEpisode 6: ImPORTRAITS with Gabriel Hill from 2016-10-27T09:00
In this conversation, Swiss photographer Gabriel Hill tells us about his project ImPORTRAITS. He photographed refugees with the most important possession they took with them when they had to fle...
ListenEpisode 05: Live your Dream with Corwin Hiebert from 2016-10-20T09:00
In this episode of Hit The Streets with Valerie Jardin, business manager CListen
Hit The Streets 04: Q&A and Photo Chalenge from 2016-10-13T09:00
This is the first Q&A and Photo Challenge episode on Hit the Streets with Valerie Jardin. This week my guest co-host this week is Matt Hart from the UK. Together we answer questions about gettin...
Listen03: Finding Your Artistic Voice With Karen Hutton from 2016-10-06T09:00
If you've ever wanted to make your photography more YOU... You will love this conversation with my dear friend Karen Hutton about finding your artistic voice.
Listen02 Photo Faves with Levi Sim from 2016-09-29T10:00
In this episode of Hit the Streets with Valerie Jardin, Photographer Levi Sim shares his photo faves. Favorite photography book, source of inspiration, photographic location, subject, gear, acce...
Listen01 Photographic Midlife Crisis with Bert Stephani from 2016-09-18T14:05:01
Belgian photographer Bert Stephani talks about his photographic midlife crisis and the steps he is taking to get over it.
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