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Zone Focused

Matthew Stella, Ryan Currie, Ryan Faer

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Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 11

Welcome to Zone Focused, a podcast where we dive into the world of all things street photography. Join us as we hang out each week and explore the art of capturing life on the streets. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting, Zone Focused is the perfect place to get inspired and learn more about street photography.

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The One with all the Zone Focusing

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 • Duration 01:29:26

In episode seven of Zone Focused: a Street Photography Podcast, guys come to you remotely – with Matt out of his studio and Ryan in Cleveland. After catching up on recent developments on the street, they cover a topic near and dear to the podcast: zone focusing. With a brief "how to", followed by its benefits and drawbacks, and more. Finally, Matt and Ryan close with some listener Q&A.

00:00 – Introduction, Updates, Events
04:30 – Shooting in a new city
10:30 – Matt's new (old) Leica M
12:30 – Current lens choices
16:00 – Upcoming gallery
20:00 – Winogrand and Leiter documentaries
29:30 – Main Discussion: zone focusing
30:00 – How-to
42:00 – Pros and cons
62:00 – Slowing down as a photographer
74:00 Listener Q&A

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The One About Getting Comfortable (on the street)

Season 1 · Episode 6

Thursday, April 17, 2025 • Duration 01:29:43

In episode six of Zone Focused: a Street Photography Podcast, the gang kicks it and chats about recent and upcoming events, as well as their latest camera acquisitions. Then, the focus shifts to tips for those looking to get more comfortable on the street – comfortable with interactions, confrontations, ethics, self-esteem, and all the other things that can get in between us and taking a photograph.

00:00 – Introduction, Updates, Events
10:00 – "Shot Both Ways" gallery
16:00 – New camera day for Matt (Nikon) and Ryan (Leica)
18:00 – Benefits of a monochrome sensor
29:30 – Main discussion: getting more comfortable as a street photographer
39:45 – Ethics of photographing children
42:00 – Getting reps at busy events
44:30 – Acknowledging and interacting with people on the street
48:00 – Ethics of photographing hardship
59:00 – Documenting versus creating art
64:00 – Listener Write-In Q&A
84:30 – Instagram Live Q&A
89:00 – Outro

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The One with All the Flash

Season 1 · Episode 5

Thursday, April 10, 2025 • Duration 59:31

In episode five of Zone Focused: a Street Photography Podcast, "Goodyear Ryan" returns, and the gang catches up on recent events and moments on the street. Then, a deep dive into the topic of flash photography on the street: techniques, settings, ethics, styles and more. Plus, some listener Q&A's to wrap up the show.

00:00 – Introduction
3:30 – Goodyear Ryan's first experience with flash
7:30 – Matt's work for Adorama at WPPI
15:30 – Ryan's photowalk with FujixWeekly and Nuzira in Downtown Phoenix
22:30 – Main Discussion – flash photography on the street
24:00 – Understanding shutter speeds, sync speeds, and leaf shutters
31:00 – What are "stops" anyway?
37:00 – Off camera flash, confrontations, and flash "styles"
44:00 – Listener Q&A
57:00 – Outro

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The One with Zack Kaufman, @thingsibrought

Season 1 · Episode 4

Thursday, April 3, 2025 • Duration 01:15:46

In episode four of Zone Focused: a Street Photography Podcast, Matt and "Dowtown Ryan" sit down with Zack Kaufman (@thingsibrought), a street photographer doing meaningful work on the streets of Phoenix, Arizona. The gang hangs out and talks about Zack's evolution in photography, diving into topics ranging from settings for beginners, the value of dark room printing and photography classes, social media, imposter syndrome, and more.

To hear and see more from Zack, check out his Instagram @thingsibrought

00:00 – Introduction
4:00 – Value of photography classes
9:30 – Cameras, gear, film that Zack uses for film and digital
16:30 – The evolution of Zack's approach to street photography
22:30 – Settings for beginners – should you shoot in automatic or manual?
25:45 – Zack's influences: Rueben Radding, Paulie B's videos, Billy Dee
30:00 – Studying photographs and photographers
35:00 – Zine swaps, Zack's first zine, and imposter syndrome
45:30 – Thoughts on social media in photography
59:30 – Separating your identity from your photography, and the value of having your photos critiqued
59:00 – The value of darkroom printing
71:00 – Closing thoughts – why street phography?

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The One with the Battle Between Film and Digital

Season 1 · Episode 3

Thursday, March 13, 2025 • Duration 01:15:11

In episode three of Zone Focused: a Street Photography Podcast, the gang goes around the horn with updates from a week of shooting, and then debates and discusses one of the hottest topics in popular street photography today: film versus digital. Which is better? Which is harder? What is the best way to get started? And how does ISO work in film? Also discussed is black and white photography versus color, the benefits of monochrome sensors, and much more.

Episode 3: The One with the Battle Between Film and Digital

00:30 – Introduction and updates from the group
8:00 – Matt's upcoming work for Adorama; studio portaits with the Graflex and Instax film
15:00 – Recommendations for getting into portraiture; lighting, YouTube, Josh Wool, Phil Sharp, Richard Avedon
18:00 – Nuzira and FujiXWeekly Photowalk in Phoenix, Arpil 2025
20:00 – Main Discussion: Film vs. Digital
31:00 – Black and White vs. Color – digial and film
31:30 – Monochrome sensors vs. color to B&W conversions
36:45 – Explainer on Film ISO; box speeds, pushing, and pulling
41:30 – Matt and Ryan's favorite film stocks
44:00 – Color grading RAW files versus Film Simulation Recipes versus true film
52:00 – New film camera options available today and innovations we hope to see in film photography
58:30 – Is film a fad?
62:00 – Does shooting film make you a better photographer?
69:00 – Tips for folks looking to get into film photography
74:00 – Outro

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The One About the Creek

Season 1 · Episode 2

Thursday, March 6, 2025 • Duration 01:09:30

In episode two of Zone Focused: a Street Photography Podcast, the gang checks in with some stories from the last week of shooting on the streets, and then dives deep into the art (and social gymnastics) of street portraiture. Also discussed are photo projects, shooting street in rural and small towns, and the work of Mary Ellen Mark.

Episode 2: The One About the Creek

00:30 – Podcast Introduction, sharing that day's experiences of shooting on the streets, and the "shot that got away"
9:00 – Street portraiture experience
11:00 – Biggest fear in street portraiture
13:30 – Using a 28mm lens for portraits, choosing your subjects
17:15 – Posing people on the street, connecting with folks, and capturing emotions
20:00 – Mary Ellen Mark's documentary portaiture, and getting a deep level of connecting in a brief moment on the street
24:30 – Matt's street portraiture process from start to finish, and his "secret sauce" for a street portrait
31:00 – Mary Ellen Mark and environmental portraits
34:30 – Recent confrontations on the street
43:30 – Shooting in different environments; Metro-area Phoenix, rural Florida, and really-rural Iowa; Popcorn Days and "the crick"
49:45 – Shooting in your home town
59:00 – Our "dream" photo project
67:00 – Outro

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The One Where the Gang Starts a Podcast

Season 1 · Episode 1

Saturday, March 1, 2025 • Duration 01:14:44

Welcome to the pilot episode of Zone Focused: a Street Photography Podcast – a place for street photographers to just hang out and talk about all things street photography. From the art and the science behind discipline, to it's history, present, and beyond; from gear to printing and developing, to funny stories and invaluable experiencs, co-hosts Matthew Stella, Ryan Currie, and Ryan Faer cover it all.

Episode 1: The One Where the Gang Starts a Podcast

00:45 – Podcast Introduction
01:15 – Ice Breaker: brand loyalty and our history with cameras
04:00 – The quest to get an X100VI and Shooting on Leica
07:30 – Our first cameras and lenses shooting on the street
14:30 – Personal Introductions: who are we and why are we here?
32:30 – What draws you to the street?
36:30 – How much is too much post-processing, manipulating?
39:00 – Ryan F's style and influences
42:00 – Ryan C's process
44:00 – Getting comfortable with getting up close, confontations, and shooting from the hip
61:00 – Tips for getting started on the street: cameras, lenses, mindsets
65:00 – Getting into the scene with a 24/28mm lens; Garry Winogrand and "building the scene"
68:00 – Our plans for the podcast

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