Explore every episode of the podcast The Dare Photography Podcast
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| Season Finale (EP 82) | What's coming in Season 2 | 06 Apr 2026 | 00:07:54 | |
PODCAST SHOW NOTES🎙️ The Street Thief https://www.instagram.com/the_street_thief Dare Community https://www.instagram.com/idaretoshoot THE PATREON A backroom stash of post-production secrets and editing sleights of hand; invitations to live shoots, spontaneous weekly portrait edits, private Zoom rooms, challenging community chats, shout outs on YouTube, backstage vlog diaries — and a streak of creative photography skullduggery running through it all. PATREON LINK https://www.patreon.com/c/lashmar/ CAMPSNAP CAMERAS https://www.campsnapphoto.com/ THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY COMMUNITY The Dare community is active on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/darephotography/ THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4t7jzxRecnKoTmipbj8m6v?si=702fac249af94301 MY WEBSITE Explore my work and resources: lashmarcreative.com https://lashmarcreative.com/ ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer https://lashmarcreative.com/books-zines THE INSPIRATION SHOT The Inspiration Shot (weekly photography inspiration) https://lashmarcreative.com/the-inspiration-shot DARE WORKSHOPS https://lashmarcreative.com/dare MY GEAR Cameras: Fuji XPRO III Fuji XT4 Fuji XT5 Ricoh GR III iPhone 16 Pro Lenses: Fuji 16mm 1.4 Fuji 23mm 1.4
Accessories: Manfrotto Tripod Aputure Amaran 200x Light EDITING SOFTWARE Adobe Lightroom Adobe Photoshop Adobe Premiere Pro SMARTPHONE APPS Hipstamatic Inshot Snapseed Thank you for subscribing. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) | |||
| 🎙️ EP 81 - We Don’t F*ck About — The Street Thief Is Back | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:12:59 | |
Summary: Three weeks off. Too long. In this episode I’m back, unfiltered and slightly overheated. I talk about:
We’re back. Let’s go again next Wednesday. Out. THE PATREON A backroom stash of post-production secrets and editing sleights of hand; invitations to live shoots, spontaneous weekly portrait edits, private Zoom rooms, challenging community chats, shout outs on YouTube, backstage vlog diaries — and a streak of creative photography skullduggery running through it all. https://www.patreon.com/c/lashmar/ THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebook WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 80 - Answering your photography questions | Culling & Archiving | Dashboard Phone Holders are Sh1te! | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:19:52 | |
Summary: In this episode Gary Lashmar, aka the Street Thief, talks about archiving, editing, culling. Gets into how he always feels confident shooting photography as it never feels like he's relying on himself he's relying on life. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebook WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| 🎙️ EP 79 - Woke Street Photography BS on Social Media | Subtle Bullying on Facebook | Post Production Bliss on Route | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:11:47 | |
Summary: In this episode of the Dare Photography Podcast, Gary Lashmar, aka the Street Thief, aka the Smudge with a grudge cuts aight through the BS and calls out woke, hypocritical, facebook and social media street photography critics THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebook WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 78 - Charge Photographers Money for their sake! A Creatively Disruptive Episode! | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:20:08 | |
Summary: In this episode of the Dare Photography Podcast, Gary Lashmar cuts straight through the romantic nonsense around “free support” and calls out a hard truth: people are more invested when they pay. Drawing on years of running Dare workshops and a large creative community, Gary explains why money sharpens attention, commitment, and willingness — and why so many photographers say they want growth but quietly avoid the discomfort it demands. This is a disruptive, no-bullshit look at why support only works when people are actually supportable. The episode also digs into what Dare really is — tough love, creative responsibility, and learning to drop borrowed reference points so originality has somewhere to come from. Gary talks workshops versus communities, why group work matters, why magic tricks don’t exist, and why being wrong is part of getting better. He also lifts the curtain on what’s coming next: the Dare Patreon, deeper post-production support, live shoots, Zoom sessions, and the launch of ModFace — a new chapter built on 17 years of professional work across street, portraiture, editorial, and brand photography. If this episode makes you uncomfortable, that’s the point. This podcast isn’t here to soothe you — it’s here to challenge you. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebook WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 77 - Let's Distrupt || Stop Listening to Morons || More Ai chat | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:13:42 | |
Summary: In this podcast we chat, as always, about photography, street and more and about my upcoming Patreon which will open the cave to all of my post production secrets and much more besides. We talk Ai and the authenticity statement put out by the head of Instagram, the secrets i'm going to let out the bag, why it's important to fire from your own canon and lots more. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebook WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 76 - Photography NY Resolutions | Bring back Your Dreams in 2026 + Answering your questions | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:15:10 | |
Summary: The older you get the more your dreams can start to fade … it’s time to bring a few of them back. Dare in 2026. Chatting all things resolutions, how to keep your word with them and answering a few of your questions. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebook WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 75 - Katie Returns / AI in Photography? / What if they Ban Street? | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:36:47 | |
Summary: Katie Lashmar (was Dwight) returns and we're chatting all things Ai in photography, what if street photography was banned and other click related nonsense. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebook WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 74 - My Terrible Impatience | Why I rarely connect when taking street portraits | Oh no more photo books | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:11:08 | |
In this latest Podcast Lashmar, aka The Street Thief, aka the smudge with a grudge, talks about how he is getting more impatient as he's getting older and how connecting with photography subjects whilst shooting street photography is never plain sailing. Plus christmas is coming so more photo books on the horizon.
Summary: In this video I talk about my approach to taking great street portraits, and the importance of not waiting around to feel ready or confident. We need to do what needs to be done anyway. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebook WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 73 - How to Take Great Street Portraits with the Street Thief | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:11:10 | |
Summary: In this video I talk about my approach to taking great street portraits, and the importance of not waiting around to feel ready or confident. We need to do what needs to be done anyway. I wrote a blog for this Podcast ... check it out: https://lashmarcreative.com/blog/how-to-approach-strangers-for-street-portraits THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebook WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 72 - The Dare Facebook Community | The Wake-Up Call Every Photographer Needs | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:12:02 | |
This week’s episode is a bit of a firestarter. Gary’s back behind the mic after a few weeks away, talking about what really drives growth — not gear, not technique, but support and accountability. He breaks down why most photographers say they want creative freedom but rarely do what it takes to get there. Why discomfort isn’t the enemy — it’s the signal. And why the Dare Photography Community exists: to help photographers stop hiding behind comfort and finally take the kind of risks that change everything. You’ll hear about:
This isn’t another social media group — it’s a challenge. A space for honest feedback, fearless work, and genuine creative evolution. Join the Dare Photography Community on Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/darephotography/ Watch the welcome video in the Featured tab before you dive in: https://youtu.be/eWrVGqD1rwQ THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 71 - Dare Photography Community Changes / Guinness TV B&W + Photography People Pleasers | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:12:53 | |
Summary: The Street Thief returns with a full on, if short, episode talking about the Dare Photography community moving to facebook. He also talks about his latest youtube videos and why the Guinness TV show should be in black and white. LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEOS (As discussed) The 7/38/55 Method for Street Photographers Street Photography is full of sheep - Don’t be one Street Photography isn’t for people pleasers You’ll never shoot NYC like me. https://youtu.be/ffibAZ6_YTs THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 70 - Feminine Punk Photography Chat with Iris Loder | 02 Oct 2025 | 01:16:34 | |
Summary: The Street Thief returns with a full-frame femine punk episode with Iris Loder. Check out Iris here on instagram https://www.instagram.com/iris.straatfoto Iris & Gary chat all things Dare, how to overcome challenges creatively and answers your questions. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 69 -Photo Zine Chaos, The Street Thief is Back | Creative Procrastination | 18 Sep 2025 | 00:10:07 | |
Summary: The Street Thief returns with a full-frame confession: making a photo zine is beautiful chaos. In this episode Gary Lashmar dives into the year-long brawl behind his new zine Smudge—a second-album project haunted by creative procrastination, deadline dodging, and that inner critic that whispers “not good enough.” Gary unpacks the late-night edits, the false starts, and the punk realisation that a photo zine only comes alive when you stop waiting for perfect light and hit print. He riffs on how community keeps you accountable, why fear hides inside “productive stalling,” and how finishing matters more than flawless execution. Whether you’re dreaming up your first photo zine or battling your own creative delays, this episode is your gritty push to finish what you started. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 68 - New York is a Street Photography Movie Set | 12 Sep 2025 | 00:13:41 | |
Just back from my fifth trip to New York City, and every time I land there it still feels like I’ve walked onto a giant film set. Maybe it’s a British thing—growing up in the 70s and 80s we didn’t have Hollywood blockbusters of our own. We had gritty “kitchen-sink” realism from directors like Mike Leigh and Ken Loach. Brilliant films, but hardly escapist. For real cinematic magic we looked to American movies—The Godfather, Taxi Driver, Mean Streets, Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, The Warriors, Rocky—stories that turned New York into myth. Add in the comics I devoured—Batman, Spider-Man, Superman—and the city became a dreamscape of impossible skylines and wild possibility. Walking the streets with a camera in 2025 still hits that same nerve. In Coney Island, the fun-fair rides, neon signs and battered boardwalk feel like they’re waiting for a director to shout “Action!” As a street photographer, I’m not staging anything, but I am composing life as if I’m framing a shot in a film. That’s the thrill: you’re directing without actors, chasing moments where reality and cinema collide. I’ve always said my photography is influenced more by cinema than traditional photography. I grew up watching movies, not poring over photo books. Even now I probably watch more films than I browse photo sites. Wide lenses let me move in close—right into the scene—like a cinematographer putting the camera center-stage. I want viewers to wonder, how did he get that shot? That cinematic tension drives every click of the shutter. Good cinema feeds great photography. I talk about this in my Dare Photography Workshops: a steady diet of films—blockbusters and arthouse—shapes how you see light, shadow, and story. Don’t dismiss so-called popcorn films either. The Terminator, made on a shoestring budget, is a masterclass in atmosphere and visual storytelling. Movies like that train your eye to find drama in ordinary streets. So if you’re chasing cinematic street photography, here’s my challenge: watch more movies. Study framing, pacing, and light. Then hit the streets and treat each frame like a still from your own film. Whether you’re in London, New York, or anywhere else, you can create a sense of scale and narrative that turns everyday life into a moving picture. Join our community on Instagram—@the_street_thief and @idaretoshoot. Tag your work with #idaretoshoot and we might feature it in our stories or on the grid. This episode dives into that cinematic street-photography mindset—how movies shaped the way I shoot, why New York street photography always feels epic, and how you can borrow the language of film to push your own images further. Grab your camera, queue up a classic film, and start making your own movie—one frame at a time. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x | |||
| EP 67 - Special Guest Max Bianco | Chatting New Album, Libertines, Photo-Shoots and other carnage | 29 Aug 2025 | 00:51:02 | |
Summary: In this podcast Lashmar, aka the Street Thief chats with Singer Songwriter Max Bianco about his upcoming new album recorded at the Albion Rooms in Margate. The recording is a bit shambolic - audio is not the best but I think you'll love it nonetheless. We get to talking about the Libertines, Life, Bob Dylan, why I can't play the Harmonica and also how we first met. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 66 - A Set of Photography Rules for Creative Freedom | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:14:05 | |
Summary: Street Photography isn’t about wandering aimlessly with a camera — it’s about discipline. What you need is a set of photographer rules or guidelines. The kind that forces you into challenges, constraints, and corners until you start seeing what others miss. In this episode, “A Set of Photography Rules for Creative Freedom,” we dig into why limitations can unlock your best work, how rules sharpen your eye, and why discomfort is the quickest way out of a creative brick wall. If you’ve been stuck, sleepwalking through shoots, this one’s a wake-up call. Creative freedom doesn’t come from doing whatever you want — it comes from giving yourself rules strong enough to break you open. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 65 - 🎙️ Shooting Elvis, ranting at Vegas + The Ricoh GR3 makes a happy return | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:14:58 | |
Summary: In this video Lashmar, aka the Street Thief, talks about his honeymoon in Memphis, Nashville, New Orleans and Vegas with his bride Katie. He gets into talking about shooting the Ricoh and how he has a love hate relationship with the camera but is back on good terms with it. He also gets into the corporate Disneyworld which is vegas, Sun Studios, Gracelands, the Civil Rights Musuem and how people are more willing to have their portrait taken in the USA. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 64 - Vows First, Shoot Later | The Street Thief and his Beautiful Bride | 2 days before Wedding | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:17:56 | |
This podcast is a little different from the usual as it's two days before Gary Lashmar, aka the Street Thief, marries his beautiful bridge Katie Dwight. They chat and never fear ... they're still keeping it real and keeping it raw. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 63 - Let Go & Shoot: Photography Off the Leash | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:12:25 | |
Summary: Ever notice how your best frames happen when you are not worried or freaking out. This episode drifts through the messy brilliance of accidents, the gift of relaxing into your shoot, and why gripping too tight strangles your shots. Takeaways:
THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x | |||
| EP 62 - Albion Rooms Margate: Same Eye, Same Mischief, Same Photography | 11 Jul 2025 | 00:11:56 | |
In this episode, I ramble through two days spent at the Albion Rooms in Margate with Max and a band of beautiful scoundrels. I talk vampires in the studio, ghosts in the attic, and how — whether I'm shooting musicians, streets, or strangers — my photography approach never really changes. Same eye. Same mischief. Same hunt for the raw bits nobody else sees. You'll hear stories of bacon sarnies that saved my soul, studio lulls that stretch forever, and how street instincts creep into every backstage frame. Also: a tiny glimpse at the documentary I've been accidentally shooting for six years. Mentions:
Takeaway: THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 61 - F#ck YouTube, Rock ’n’ Roll Photo Shoots & Answering Daft Questions | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:19:19 | |
The Dare Photography Podcast is back — still proudly not sponsored by Squarespace, Sony or any other bollocks. In this episode, Gary fires up about why YouTube keeps burying his best work and why the blandest, safest crap always seems to rise to the top. He talks about the Albion Rooms and an upcoming shoot with Max Bianco ahead of his new album recording with guest Pete Doherty, calls out all the gear-chasers who think you can buy better vision, and breaks down how forcing a square format totally tripped him up. He also gets real about how life (like getting married soon) spills into your photos whether you like it or not, how we’re all quietly dealing with our own mess, and what’s coming up — from London street portraits to a camera-packed honeymoon. Plus: savage listener questions on shooting close, getting strangers to say yes, and why he sticks to London over more ‘exotic’ places like Cuba or Morocco. Spoiler: it’s not because he’s lazy. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 60 - Ranting hot + questions are answered | making money from photography + zine making | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:27:16 | |
Welcome back to The Dare Photography Podcast — the world’s most disruptive photography podcast. Probably. In this episode, Gary Lashmar (aka The Street Thief, The Smudge with a Grudge, and The Johnny Cash of Street Photography) answers the raw, uncomfortable, and often hilarious questions photographers are too afraid to ask in public. Is there real money in street photography, or is it all smoke, mirrors, and Instagram likes? What does it actually take to build a zine that feels like you? And are most people just hiding behind “ethics” because they’re scared to take the shot? From photographing famous faces like The Libertines and Rob Beckett, to dissecting the myths of creative success, Gary brings 16 years of street grit, hard-earned wisdom, and no-nonsense guidance. If you’ve ever wrestled with fear, fame, ethics, or Photoshop layers at 3AM — this one’s for you. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 59 - 🎙️ Always Shoot Street Photography as a Beginner | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:14:29 | |
Welcome back to The Dare Photography Podcast. Today’s episode is for the ones getting in their own way—the ones who know too much, think too much, and feel stuck because they’ve forgotten how it felt to be new. We’re talking about beginner’s mind—why it’s not just for rookies, but the key to staying alive creatively. We’ll unpack why the most dangerous thing in photography isn’t failure—it’s comfort. Why chasing connection in the moment can be a trap. Why fear doesn’t need fixing—it needs honouring. And why the best images often speak to you long after you’ve shot them. If you’re out there overthinking every shot, waiting for confidence, chasing gear, chasing perfection—this one’s for you. Strip it back. Remember how you saw everything when you started. That’s the power we’re trying to reclaim. So let’s get into it. No fluff. No filters. Just truth. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 58 - Bored = Fear in Photography + Max BIanco Leaves for Camden | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:18:30 | |
Is boredom just fear in disguise? In this raw, rambling, but razor-sharp episode of The Dare Photography Podcast, Gary Lashmar – aka The Smudge with a Grudge – tears into the myth of boredom, the lie of new gear as inspiration, and the grind it takes to get good. From street portraits to the Six Bells in Cambridge, this one’s laced with love letters to the underdog, creative discomfort, and Max Bianco’s move to Camden. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or just itching to swap your camera instead of facing your fear – press play. There’s gold in the repetition. And fire in the boredom. LASHMAR on YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/lashmar THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 57 - Street Photography in Short Bursts: Shoot Less, See More | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:10:14 | |
I’m not unhappy with my photography — but I know I want more from it. In this episode, I’m stripping it all back and going back to basics with my street photography. I talk about how I’m shaking things up by shooting in shorter, sharper bursts. Less wandering, more intention. Less waiting, more wakefulness. It’s a mindset shift that’s already helping me reconnect with what I love about raw street photography — that edge, that unpredictability, that honesty. I’ve switched to a 20mm lens (13mm on the Fuji), which has completely changed the way I shoot. Wide angle lenses force you to get close and be deliberate — no hiding, no laziness. It’s a decision that’s reinvigorating my entire approach to Fuji photography. Plus: one quote from Susan Sontag that hit me like a freight train, and a reminder that feeling unbalanced might be the best place to start. LASHMAR on YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/lashmar THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 56 - Stupid Photography Rules! Who comes up with this nonsense? | 20 May 2025 | 00:11:51 | |
A little bit of a rant and … the way I see it there are positive rants and negative rants. This is a positive one. Street Photography is a young medium and in actual fact so is street photography false stop. There are all of these rules and guidelines which are important but there are not so important that people should be scared to stick to not abide by them as if there are some kind of religion. LASHMAR on YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/lashmar THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 55 - Behind the SCREENS: Daniella Vale on Her Monumental NYC Installation | 16 May 2025 | 00:30:36 | |
PODCAST SHOW NOTESTITLE: 🎬 "Behind the Screens: Daniella Vale on Her Monumental NYC Installation" In this episode, I sit down with Daniella Vale—a filmmaker, photographer, and creative director whose work spans continents and mediums. From early beginnings in Tokyo's documentary scene to collaborations with Cannes-recognized directors in Mumbai, Daniella has built a diverse portfolio. Her projects include work with VICE, MTV, Google, Prada, and artists like Alicia Keys and Deepak Chopra. We delve into her latest endeavor: Path of Liberty: That Which Unites US, a monumental public art installation in Manhattan. Spanning over six acres along First Avenue between 38th and 41st Streets, the exhibit features 45 large-scale screens displaying portraits and audio stories from 50 Americans. This immersive experience invites visitors to reflect on themes of liberty, equality, and unity, serving as a prelude to the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026. Daniella shares insights into the project's conception, the stories behind the faces, and the challenges of bringing such a large-scale installation to life in the heart of New York City. PATH OF LIBERTY DETAILS https://www.instagram.com/pathoflibertynyc/ Website Book your Free Ticket https://embed.prod.simpletix.com/d5938e0e-0618-4a8a-9ee4-29eebc5e1603/213343 DANIELLAS INFORMATION Website https://www.instagram.com/daniellava/ MY DETAILS YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/lashmar THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 54 - Disruptive Photography Chat with the Street Thief | 07 May 2025 | 00:11:19 | |
Here’s something new: pretty much for the first time, I’m bringing my podcast right here to YouTube. Same raw, unfiltered photography chat — just now with a face (mine) and a bit of extra edge. In this episode, it’s me there’s a whole bunch of me feeling this new format out whilst I’m not new to youtube or indeed chatting to you the audience I’m new to doing both at the same time. This is the disruptive photography podcast. Real, raw chat and opinion in an attempt to break down the myths and must-dos in the street, portrait and photography industry full stop. No fluff. No gear worship. No trend-chasing. Just real talk about how to keep your work sharp, your eyes open, and your creative edge honed. Whether you’re deep in the street scene or just looking to shake yourself awake creatively, there’s something here for you. And I want to hear from you — all of you. Podcast listeners, YouTube viewers — what do you think of this video format? Is it working for you? Does it add something new you want more of? Drop a comment, leave a message, let me know. Your feedback matters and will help shape where I take this next. So — hit play, welcome to the first-ever YouTube drop, and let’s get into it. YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/lashmar THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 53 - From Stuck to Unstoppable: Inside the Dare Photography Experience | 02 May 2025 | 00:17:16 | |
With the next Dare Photography Experience just a week away, this episode dives into why workshops like this matter — and why most photographers hit a wall despite all the tutorials, books, and gear advice out there. We’re not talking surface-level fixes here. We’re talking about the deeper shifts: how to break through creative plateaus, why discomfort is essential for growth, and what kind of support actually helps you move forward — both as a photographer and a person. If you’re curious why the Dare Photography Experience keeps selling out — or just want to understand what kind of mindset change unlocks real progress — this episode is for you. In this episode of The Dare Photography Podcast, I dig into the connection between mental health and street photography—from raw self-doubt to waking up and potentially experiencing a healthier state of mental health. I talk about the need to challenge ourselves, to step outside the groove of familiarity and to operate more fully in the now moment. This ain’t a polished self-help chat and still my hope is that it is useful. I talk from my experience hopefully without preaching. This is not about fixing anybody. People are fine as they are. They perhaps just need a little light to guide the way. YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/lashmar THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 52 - Street Photography & Mental Health | 25 Apr 2025 | 00:18:25 | |
In this episode of The Dare Photography Podcast, I dig into the connection between mental health and street photography—from raw self-doubt to waking up and potentially experiencing a healthier state of mind. I talk about the need to challenge ourselves, to step outside the groove of familiarity and to operate more fully in the now moment. This ain’t a polished self-help chat and still my hope is that it is useful. I talk from my experience hopefully without preaching. This is not about fixing anybody. People are fine as they are. They perhaps just need a little light to guide the way. YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/lashmar THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 51 - The Confidence Con: How Street Photographers Are Being Sold Comfort | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:12:47 | |
In this episode I’m calling bullshit on the illusion of progress being sold to photographers everywhere. Street Photographers gain confidence through rigour - not comfort. Confidence isn’t something you get—it’s something you do. And yet, the industry keeps pushing the idea that buying more gear, upgrading cameras, or chasing the latest lens will somehow make you brave, better, or bolder. It won’t. This episode is a conversation about urgency, discomfort, and the real work behind building confidence—not only in street photography, but in life. You’ll hear thoughts on:
This is raw, real, and hopefully exactly the nudge you didn’t know you needed. Listen. Feel. Share. And if it hits—subscribe, so I can keep creating more like it. YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/lashmar THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. INSTAGARM EP 50 - Zoomento Unfiltered: Flash Street Portraits and the Death of Safe Photography 🔗 Listen in full via bio link with SPECIAL GUEST Bold, flash-fuelled and 100% unfiltered—this episode we’re joined by the one and only @Zoomento: Paris-based, US-born flash street photographer and founder of the Street Badass community. We talk about: ⚡️ Owning your space as a photographer 🔥 Breaking the rules with flash 🧠 Creative instincts & confronting the scene 🚫 Saying no to boring street photography
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| EP 50 - (GUEST) Zoomento Unfiltered: Flash Street Portraits and the Death of Safe Photography | 15 Apr 2025 | 01:12:07 | |
For our 50th episode, we’re celebrating in proper Dare style—by kicking down the doors with none other than Zoomento, aka Todd Visser. Born in the States, blazing on the streets of Paris. Flashgun at the ready, Todd’s street portrait is bold, dynamic and heart-felt. Todd is also the founder of the Street Badass community and a walking rebellion against monotonous street photography. The perfect 50th anniversary guest. In this raw and unfiltered convo, we talk creative instincts, bold aesthetics, and why flash street portraiture ain’t just a style—it’s a statement. We explore what it means to own your presence, to confront the scene, and to flip the script on what the so-called rules of street photography say you should be doing. This one’s for the ones who refuse to blend in. Let’s go. ALL THINGS TODD Todd https://www.instagram.com/zoomento Street Badass https://www.instagram.com/street_badass COMING UP - LONDON STREET PHOTOGRAPHY FEST NOTE - PARIS EXHIBITION / 16-20 APRIL PARIS YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/lashmar THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 49 - How to Escape Boring Street Photography: I Chase Accidents | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:22:02 | |
🎧 Show Notes Introduction: This episode gets real. I’m diving headfirst into the questions you’ve been asking—from handling aggression on the street, to kit essentials, to finding your groove in the pouring rain. But more than that, I’m calling out the trap so many fall into: boring street photography. The truth? I want accidents. I welcome chaos. I don’t chase perfection—I chase the unpredictable moments that actually make the shot. If you're stuck overthinking, paralysed by gear settings, or too focused on getting it “right,” this one's for you. Unfiltered. Unpolished. Street photography as it should be. Let’s go. YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/lashmar THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 48 - What if JOHNNY ROTTEN was a street photographer? | 04 Apr 2025 | 00:10:58 | |
What if Johnny Rotten were a street Photographer? Welcome to The Dare Photography Podcast — where attitude meets aperture, and creativity refuses to be caged. In this raw and rebellious solo episode, Gary Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) riffs hard on the spirit of punk and what it means for photography today. He doesn’t just talk photography — he smashes the industry's obsession with perfection and shouts for photographers to reclaim their voice, their edge, and their guts. With Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols as the unexpected muse, this episode draws fierce parallels between punk rock and street photography. It’s a call to arms for anyone tired of safe compositions, golden hour clichés, or chasing likes on Instagram. Gary asks: What if we shot like we sang punk — loud, imperfect, and unapologetically real? If Johnny Rotten had a camera instead of a mic, he wouldn’t be chasing bokeh or hiding in shadows. He’d be in your face, making noise, rejecting sterile trends, and setting the frame on fire. That’s the vibe we need in photography now more than ever — a refusal to conform and a hunger to break the rules. Gary takes you through his own memories — growing up in Limehouse, East London, just missing the full wave of punk, but never missing its spirit. He name-drops Elvis, the Beatles, the Maharishi phase, and even Britpop (which, let’s be honest, never really carried the same weight). It’s not about genre. It’s about shaking shit up. And that’s the heart of this episode: attitude. Not the kind that’s contrived, not the plastic-punk mohawks of the Beckham variety — but that raw, instinctive, rebellious energy that says, I’ll shoot how I want, not how I’m told to. The camera is your weapon, not your comfort blanket. Gary questions everything — from the anonymous approach to street photography, to the myth of the perfect photo, to the industry’s constant messaging that you need more gear to be “good enough.” Instead, he flips it: embrace your “mistakes,” seek the happy accidents, and stop asking for permission. He also touches on giving feedback to others, not from a high horse, but by throwing the question back — what do YOU think? It’s not about right or wrong. It’s about finding your own ethics, your own intent, your own voice in the visual noise. If you’re into rule-breaking, soul-shaking photography conversations — the kind no one else is having — this one’s for you. It’s messy. It’s late-night. It’s full of grit. But it’s real. And in today’s glossy, algorithm-driven world — real is rare. 🔗 Don’t forget to check out Gary’s latest YouTube drop, where he shares insights on wide-angle lenses and why he uses them (not why you should). 📢 Hit play, crank it loud, and remember: your next photo doesn’t need to be pretty. It needs to be true. A LINK TO THIS PODCAST CHANNEL THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 47 - How to grow a super-loyal instagram following for photographers | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:13:05 | |
Everyone wants the shortcut, but here’s the truth: the fastest way to grow your Instagram is to stop pretending and start showing up as your real self—consistently. In this episode, Gary Lashmar (aka The Street Thief) breaks down why being you is your unfair advantage, why copying others is a dead-end, and why growth isn’t just about likes—it’s about credibility. No gimmicks. No fake fire emojis. Just honesty, intention, and graft. If you’re tired of chasing algorithms and ready to build something real, this one’s for you. YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/lashmar THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 46 - Stop Playing Small - Why most photographers are SCARED to SHINE! | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:19:49 | |
This one’s for the photographers and creatives holding themselves back. In this episode, Gary (aka The Street Thief) goes full tilt on why most photographers are scared to be great. He talks about our fear of being seen, fear of being judged, fear of actually owning our power. From deep philosophy to street-smart truths, Gary breaks down why confidence isn’t about strutting—it’s about showing up, raw and real. There’s no growth without discomfort, and no greatness without guts. Katie drops in for some banter, a reality check, and a couple of Mother's Day jabs. This is your creative wake-up call. No fluff. No filters. Just truth, jokes, and a reminder that the bird was meant to fly, not hide in the bush. YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/lashmar THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 45 - Street Photography Mindset: How to See Like a Fking Predator | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:14:10 | |
You ever walk through a street that’s buzzing with life, camera in hand… and still feel like you’re seeing nothing? Yeah. That’s not your lack of talent—it’s your mindset. In this episode, Gary Lashmar aka The Street Thief rips into the myth of “interesting subjects” and exposes the real reason you’re missing the shot. It’s not about luck, or gear, or magic locations—it’s about waking up, getting outside of our thinking, so we can begin to see like a f**king predator. We’re talking primal vision, creative awareness, and learning to open our eyes creatively. YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/lashmar THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 44 - I Watched Adolescence as a Photographer. I Felt It as a Father. | 21 Mar 2025 | 00:13:31 | |
This episode isn’t about photography. Not really. It’s about a show that hit me in such a way I had to talk about it. I just watched Adolescence on Netflix — a cinematic sledgehammer starring Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper as the 13 year old boy arrested for murder. The performances left me speechless as did the direction by Philip Barantini. and writing by Jack Thorne and Graham. Shot in one take. Four episodes. No cuts. No mercy. As a photographer, I was floored by the visual storytelling. As a dad… I was disturbed. This show isn’t so much entertainment — it’s a mirror. It’s a question we all need to be asking: do we really know what’s going on in our kids’ lives . This is me processing it all. No plan, no notes — just an immediate reaction. YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/lashmar THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 43 - Who’s Actually Keeping Street Photography Real on YouTube? (Rant Alert!) | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:13:33 | |
Let’s talk about why is most street photography on YouTube is so... bad? Overhyped, and about as spontaneous as a plate. Listen I’ve nothing against the creators here, good on them, it’s more about me being intrigued and annoyed as to why YouTube rewards that gooey syrupy kind of a video over the handful of photographers telling it as it is. This isn’t some deep-dive analysis—it’s just me having a good old-fashioned rant about the state of things. Expect sarcasm, some brutal honesty, and maybe this is us making a stand for the quality youtube street photographers. Hit play, have a laugh, and if you disagree... well, that’s what the comments are for. YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/lashmar THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 42 - The Most Important Photography Podcast Episode you may ever hear! | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:13:57 | |
An off-the-wall, disruptive, street and portrait photography podcast hosted by Gary Lashmar, aka the Street Thief from East London, UK. We’re creating, we’re disrupting, we’re clicking, and we’re putting the world to rights. A podcast that keeps it real and asks questions that no other photography podcasts do. Fires arrows at industry nonsense. With a tilt toward street photography, leaving no stone unturned. Most photography communities are built on fake positivity, empty praise, and ego-stroking. That’s not what we do here. The Dare Photography Community is about real growth, real accountability, and real support—and that means no people-pleasing. In this episode, I break down: 📸 Why coddling photographers holds them back 📸 The difference between tough love and just being horrid 📸 How the industry pushes false hope instead of real progress 📸 Why I refuse to dilute the learning process for comfort’s sake 📸 How to get honest about your work (even when it stings) This community isn’t for everyone—and that’s the point. If you want to be told your work is great no matter what, go to Instagram. But if you’re ready to push yourself, stop seeking approval, and start making real progress, this episode is for you. 👉 Want to join the ? Head to lashmarcreative.com and let’s talk. 📢 Subscribe, share, and tell a friend to tell a friend. Growth isn’t about hoarding knowledge—it’s about sharing it. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 41 - Why Most Photographers Bullsh*t Themselves and Stay Stuck | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:12:12 | |
An off-the-wall, disruptive, street and portrait photography podcast hosted by Gary Lashmar, aka the Street Thief from East London, UK. We’re creating, we’re disrupting, we’re clicking, and we’re putting the world to rights. A podcast that keeps it real and asks questions that no other photography podcasts do. Fires arrows at industry nonsense. With a tilt toward street photography, leaving no stone unturned. In this episode Most photographers don’t actually want to get better—they just want to feel like they’re getting better. And that’s the problem. The comfort zone is where your dreams go to die. Photography growth isn’t about mastering composition, finding the best lens, or chasing the perfect preset. The hardest part of improving is admitting you’ve been full of sh*t. In this episode, I pull the carpet out from under you. We’ll talk about: 🔥 Why most photographers are stuck in a trance—repeating the same habits and mistaking comfort for growth. 🔥 How a lot of what is out there online keeps you sedated—feeding you validation instead of real challenges. 🔥 The illusion of progress—how watching tutorials, buying gear, and playing it safe keep you stuck. 🔥 The only real way forward—embracing discomfort, breaking habits, and waking the f*ck up. Most people run from the harsh reality. Will you? 🎧 Listen now—because your THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. | |||
| EP 40 - Annoying Uncle Bob & His Big-Ass Camera + Photography has a lot to do with taste | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:14:18 | |
An off-the-wall, disruptive, street and portrait photography podcast hosted by Gary Lashmar, aka the Street Thief from East London, UK. We’re creating, we’re disrupting, we’re clicking, and we’re putting the world to rights. A podcast that keeps it real and asks questions that no other photography podcasts do. Fires arrows at industry nonsense. With a tilt toward street photography, leaving no stone unturned. In this episode Right, let’s talk about Uncle Bob. You know the one. That geezer at every wedding, every family function, lugging round a massive DSLR like he’s been personally commissioned by National Geographic. In this episode, I’m tell a story about my experience with these self-proclaimed photography gods—the uncles, the dads, the random blokes who suddenly become “the expert” because they own a lens that can shoot the milky-way. They wanna tell you how it’s done. They wanna talk about megapixels and full-frame sensors. So grab a drink, sit back, and let’s rip into the Uncle Bobs of the world—the function photographers no one asked for. 🎙️ The Dare Photography Podcast—where we take the piss, tell the truth, and talk about photography without the BS. MY TOP TEN STREET PHOTOGRAPHY SONGS THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. Let me know if you’d like to add or update anything! | |||
| EP 39 - The Plan is… There is No Plan: How Spontaneity Fuels Creativity | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:14:16 | |
An off-the-wall, disruptive, street and portrait photography podcast hosted by Gary Lashmar, aka the Street Thief from East London, UK. We’re creating, we’re disrupting, we’re clicking, and we’re putting the world to rights. A podcast that keeps it real and asks questions that no other photography podcasts do. Fires arrows at industry nonsense. With a tilt toward street photography, leaving no stone unturned. In this episode Gary started out this episode improvising what to talk about and as a consequence got into talking about the benefits of improvisation. Out here on the streets, with a camera in your hand and the world moving at a hundred miles an hour, a plan is just a distraction. I never plan a shot. Not because I can’t be bothered, but because the best moments—the real, raw, unfiltered ones—happen when you’re actually in the moment, not stuck in your head thinking about what should happen. Street photography isn’t a checklist. It’s not about following some pre-planned vision like you’re directing a film. It’s about reading the energy, reacting to the unexpected, and staying sharp. And yeah, that can feel like stepping off a cliff with no parachute. But that’s where the magic happens. If you’re overthinking every frame, you’re missing the real story. Let go, trust your instincts, and see what happens when you shoot with your gut instead of a game plan. Press play, and let’s talk about why the best shots come when you stop trying to control everything. MY TOP TEN STREET PHOTOGRAPHY SONGS THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. Let me know if you’d like to add or update anything! | |||
| EP 38 - The Big Photography Lie: Stop Overthinking It +The 3 Things That Actually Make You Great | 21 Feb 2025 | 00:13:48 | |
An off-the-wall, disruptive, street and portrait photography podcast hosted by Gary Lashmar, aka the Street Thief from East London, UK. We’re creating, we’re disrupting, we’re clicking, and we’re putting the world to rights. A podcast that keeps it real and asks questions that no other photography podcasts do. Fires arrows at industry nonsense. With a tilt toward street photography, leaving no stone unturned. In this episode Ever get the feeling that photographers love making things sound harder than they really are? Like they’ve cracked some ancient code, and you’re just too simple to get it? Listen guys, It ain’t that deep. Photography’s not some sacred art locked behind a paywall of jargon and gatekeeping. It’s actually piss-easy—if you know what actually matters. In this episode, I’m stripping away the BS and giving you the only three things you really need to master to be a great photographer. That’s it. No fluff. No overcomplicated bollocks. Just the raw truth. So if you’re sick of the self-proclaimed photography gurus trying to mystify the craft, grab a drink, get comfortable, and let’s talk some sense. MY TOP TEN STREET PHOTOGRAPHY SONGS THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: WEBSITE • The Street Thief • Dare (idaretoshoot) THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Music by Max Bianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x. Let me know if you’d like to add or update anything! | |||
| EP 37 - The Mojo Myth: Why Waiting to Feel Ready is Killing Your Street Photography | 14 Feb 2025 | 00:09:18 | |
An off-the-wall, disruptive, street and portrait photography podcast hosted by Gary Lashmar, aka the Street Thief from East London, UK. We’re creating, we’re disrupting, we’re clicking, and we’re putting the world to rights. A podcast that keeps it real and asks questions that no other photography podcasts do. Fires arrows at industry nonsense. With a tilt toward street photography, leaving no stone unturned. The real question is: who’s in control? You or your thoughts? Creativity isn’t about waiting for the right feeling. It’s about presence. In this episode, we’re breaking down the myth of mojo—and what actually fuels great photography. | |||
| EP 36 - The Street Photographer’s Film List: 20 Cinematic Masterpieces | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:36:06 | |
An off the wall, disruptive, street and portrait photography podcast hosted by Gary Lashmar, aka the Street Thief from East London, UK. We're creating, we're disrupting, we're clicking and we're putting the world to rights. A podcast that keeps it real and asks questions that no other photography podcasts do. Fires arrows at industry nonsense. With a tilt toward street photography, leaving no stone unturned. What doApocalypse Now,La Haine, and a questionable bag of mixed popcorn have in common? Not much—except they’re all up for discussion in this episode. This week, Gary Lashmar, aka the Street Thief, dives into 20 essential films that every street photographer needs to watch. Cinematic masterpieces packed with mood, grit, and the kind of visual storytelling that makes you see the world differently. Expect bold takes, creative inspiration, and just enough near-the-mark humor to keep things interesting. Also, can we talk about the absolute madness of mixing sweet and salty popcorn? Some things just shouldn’t be messed with. This is raw, unfiltered street photography talk—punk rock in podcast form. No fluff, no pretentious nonsense, just honest conversations that push you to see, shoot, and think differently. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST https://open.spotify.com/show/4t7jzxRecnKoTmipbj8m6v?si=e354152898fe4592 THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-community-introduction WEBSITE https://lashmarcreative.com The Street Thief https://www.instagram.com/the_street_thief/ Dare (idaretoshoot) https://www.instagram.com/idaretoshoot THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) https://lashmarcreative.com/the-inspiration-shot ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer https://lashmarcreative.com/books-zines Music by Max Bianco https://www.instagram.com/maxibianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x | |||
| EP 35 - Fake Smiles & Filtered Lies | Be Authentic - Why Social Media’s a Load of Bollocks | 06 Feb 2025 | 00:13:44 | |
An off the wall, disruptive, street and portrait photography podcast hosted by Gary Lashmar, aka the Street Thief from East London, UK. We're creating, we're disrupting, we're clicking and we're putting the world to rights. A podcast that keeps it real and asks questions that no other photography podcasts do. Fires arrows at industry nonsense. With a tilt toward street photography, leaving no stone unturned. In this episode … Ever scrolled through social media and thought, Is anyone actually real anymore? Yeah, you’re not alone. Gary rips the mask off the endless parade of fake grins, airbrushed “candid” moments, and the absolute bollocks people pass off as authenticity online. 2025 is here, and guess what? No one’s buying the polished, plastic influencer act anymore. People crave raw, unfiltered, real-as-it-gets content—and if you’re still churning out the same old social media fluff, you’re already yesterday’s news. We get into why the era of glossy nonsense is on its last legs, why the real ones are winning, and how you can stop being just another copy-paste personality online. Expect brutal honesty, a bit of near-the-mark humor, and the usual dose of creative disruption. With his signature mix of creative chaos, near-the-mark humor, and just enough sarcasm to keep things spicy, Gary tackles the age-old debate: does street photography lose its soul when you ask for permission? The answer isn’t what everyone will want to hear, but hey—when has this podcast ever been about pleasing the masses? Bold, disruptive, and refreshingly down-to-earth, this episode is a no-filter masterclass on why the rules of photography are made to be broken. If you’re looking for a shot of creative inspiration (and maybe a laugh or two), this one’s for you. Expect a mix of raw, unfiltered banter, near-the-knuckle humor, and plenty of holiday cheer—all wrapped up in the punk rock spirit of photography. This one’s for anyone who loves a good laugh, a creative kickstart, and a side of Christmas chaos. Ready to get festive? Hit play now! THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST https://open.spotify.com/show/4t7jzxRecnKoTmipbj8m6v?si=e354152898fe4592 THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-community-introduction WEBSITE https://lashmarcreative.com The Street Thief https://www.instagram.com/the_street_thief/ Dare (idaretoshoot) https://www.instagram.com/idaretoshoot THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) https://lashmarcreative.com/the-inspiration-shot ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer https://lashmarcreative.com/books-zines Music by Max Bianco https://www.instagram.com/maxibianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x | |||
| EP 34 - Disruptive Photography: Why colourwalks suck, and motorways Need a 50ft Cock | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:17:16 | |
An off the wall, disruptive, street and portrait photography podcast hosted by Gary Lashmar, aka the Street Thief from East London, UK. We're creating, we're disrupting, we're clicking and we're putting the world to rights. A podcast that keeps it real and asks questions that no other photography podcasts do. Fires arrows at industry nonsense. With a tilt toward street photography, leaving no stone unturned. IN THIS EPISODE: Ever wondered why colour-walks feel like a cult meeting gone wrong? Or why motorways are the dullest strips of concrete ever laid—and clearly in need of a giant, 50ft cock for entertainment? Well, you’re in the right place. Gary and Katie get into a few home truths of photography, from why fireworks are overrated to why clowns should never be in front of a lens. With his signature mix of creative chaos, near-the-mark humor, and just enough sarcasm to keep things spicy, Gary tackles the age-old debate: does street photography lose its soul when you ask for permission? The answer isn’t what everyone will want to hear, but hey—when has this podcast ever been about pleasing the masses? Bold, disruptive, and refreshingly down-to-earth, this episode is a no-filter masterclass on why the rules of photography are made to be broken. If you’re looking for a shot of creative inspiration (and maybe a laugh or two), this one’s for you. Expect a mix of raw, unfiltered banter, near-the-knuckle humor, and plenty of holiday cheer—all wrapped up in the punk rock spirit of photography. This one’s for anyone who loves a good laugh, a creative kickstart, and a side of Christmas chaos. Ready to get festive? Hit play now! THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST https://open.spotify.com/show/4t7jzxRecnKoTmipbj8m6v?si=e354152898fe4592 THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-community-introduction WEBSITE https://lashmarcreative.com The Street Thief https://www.instagram.com/the_street_thief/ Dare (idaretoshoot) https://www.instagram.com/idaretoshoot THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) https://lashmarcreative.com/the-inspiration-shot ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer https://lashmarcreative.com/books-zines Music by Max Bianco https://www.instagram.com/maxibianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x | |||
| EP 33 - (BONUS EP) The secret, is ... I'm not a street photographer. | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:09:29 | |
An off the wall, disruptive, street and portrait photography podcast hosted by Gary Lashmar, aka the Street Thief from East London, UK. We're creating, we're disrupting, we're clicking and we're putting the world to rights. A podcast that keeps it real and asks questions that no other photography podcasts do. Fires arrows at industry nonsense. With a tilt toward street photography, leaving no stone unturned. In this episode … Are you really a street photographer if you’re asking permission? Or are you just… politely documenting? In this episode of The Dare Photography Podcast, Gary Lashmar drops a bombshell that might ruffle a few purist feathers: The secret, is… I’m not a street photographer. Yep, you heard that right. With his signature mix of creative chaos, near-the-mark humor, and just enough sarcasm to keep things spicy, Gary tackles the age-old debate: does street photography lose its soul when you ask for permission? The answer isn’t what everyone will want to hear, but hey—when has this podcast ever been about pleasing the masses? Bold, disruptive, and refreshingly down-to-earth, this episode is a no-filter masterclass on why the rules of photography are made to be broken. If you’re looking for a shot of creative inspiration (and maybe a laugh or two), this one’s for you. Expect a mix of raw, unfiltered banter, near-the-knuckle humor, and plenty of holiday cheer—all wrapped up in the punk rock spirit of photography. This one’s for anyone who loves a good laugh, a creative kickstart, and a side of Christmas chaos. Ready to get festive? Hit play now! THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST https://open.spotify.com/show/4t7jzxRecnKoTmipbj8m6v?si=e354152898fe4592 THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-community-introduction WEBSITE https://lashmarcreative.com The Street Thief https://www.instagram.com/the_street_thief/ Dare (idaretoshoot) https://www.instagram.com/idaretoshoot THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) https://lashmarcreative.com/the-inspiration-shot ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer https://lashmarcreative.com/books-zines Music by Max Bianco https://www.instagram.com/maxibianco Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x | |||