Street Life
Mark Davidson and John St
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Street Life is a street photography podcast hosted by John St and Mark Davidson. Each fortnight, they speak to talented, world-class street photographers, from traditional and established doyens of the industry to innovative and emerging trailblazers, about their work and love for street photography.
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Lukas Vasilikos 31.07.2026 35minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, Mark Davidson and John St dive into an engaging conversation with Lukas Vasilikos, a contemporary Greek photographer renowned for his atmospheric street photography. Lukas shares his journey into photography, which began in 2006 after attending a seminar that ignited his passion for street photography. He discusses his transition from being an athlete to a photographer and how that discipline has influenced his work. We explore his extensive bo... -
Ignore the Naysayers: Criticism, Creativity and Commitment 17.07.2026 52minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, John and Mark dive into a lively discussion about their recent experiences in street photography and the broader photography community. We chat about Mark's recent appearance on the Eyeshot 50mm podcast and YouTube channel. We touch on the sometimes contentious nature of artist statements in photography competitions, with John expressing his frustration over how much weight is placed on them compared to the actual images. We both agree th... -
Mark Forbes 03.07.2026 59minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, John St and Mark welcome special guest, Mark Forbes, a renowned Melbourne photographer known for his cinematic style and use of traditional film cameras. Mark shares his journey into street photography, which began about 15 years ago as a weekend hobby. He reflects on how his approach has evolved from capturing decisive moments of people on the street to focusing on solitude and nostalgia in urban scenes, often without people present. Mark enga... -
Éléonore Simon 19.06.2026 1t 10minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, John and Mark dive into the world of street photography with special guest, Éléonore Simon. Éléonore shares her fascinating journey into photography, starting from her childhood interest in the arts to her formal education in art history. She discusses her self-taught approach to photography, emphasising the freedom it provides and how it allows for personal expression without the constraints of commercial expectations. We explore Éléonor... -
Peter Kalnbach, aka Street Nomad 05.06.2026 1t 10minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, John St and Mark Davidson dive into the world of street photography with our guest, Peter Kalnbach, a Hamburg-based photographer known for his cinematic, neo-noir vision of urban life. Peter shares his journey into photography, which began in 2017 during a trip to New York, where he aimed to capture the city's soul rather than just its landmarks. He discusses the challenges of being self-taught and how it has influenced his creative proce... -
Mania De Praeter 22.05.2026 1t 3minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, Mark and John dive into the world of street photography with special guest Mania De Praeter, a Belgian street photographer and neurosurgeon. Marnie shares her unique journey into photography, which began during the COVID lockdowns when she started exploring the streets of Antwerp. We discuss the impact of the pandemic on her perspective, leading her to discover beauty in everyday moments and solitude in public spaces. Mania reflects on her tran... -
Mo Barzegar 08.05.2026 1t 6minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, Mark Davidson and John St dive into the world of street photography, welcoming special guest Mo Barzegar, a San Francisco-based street photographer. Mo shares his journey into photography, starting from his childhood fascination with art and wildlife magazines to his eventual shift towards street photography in his 30s, including his initial inspiration from Bruce Gilden. He discusses the transition from shooting landscapes to street photograph... -
Nikita Teryoshin 24.04.2026 1t 19minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, Mark and John dive into the world of street photography with special guest Nikita Teryoshin, a Berlin-based documentary and street photographer known for his distinctive style, which he describes as “everyday horror”. He discusses his creative upbringing and how early exposure to music, poetry and other artistic pursuits shaped his path into photography. Nikita also talks about his acclaimed project Nothing Personal, which earned him a World Pr... -
Fredrik Axling 10.04.2026 56minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, Mark and John dive into the world of street photography with special guest Fredrik Axling, a Stockholm-based photographer who has made a remarkable transition from a decade-long career as an electronic music producer to capturing the essence of urban life through his lens. Fredrik reveals that he initially picked up a camera during a stressful period in his life, using it as a form of self-therapy. Within weeks, he discovered a passion for phot... -
Mike Chudley 27.03.2026 1t 1minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, we dive deep into the world of street photography with our special guest, Mike Chudley, a London-based street photographer and YouTuber. We kick off the conversation by discussing Mike's journey from skateboarding to street photography. Mike explains the connection between skate culture and photography, emphasising how capturing moments through images is essential to the skateboarding experience. He shares how a Christmas gift from his mo... -
Josh Ethan Johnson 13.03.2026 1t 21minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, Mark and John St dive deep into the world of street photography with our guest, Josh Ethan Johnson, a talented photographer and filmmaker based in New York. Josh joins us to discuss his multifaceted career, which spans photography, filmmaking and even music. He shares his journey into street photography, revealing how his childhood fascination with family photos and his experiences in art school shaped his artistic vision. We explore the ... -
Jeremy Paige, aka Eaten By Flowers 27.02.2026 1t 19minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, co-hosts Mark Davidson and John St engage in a lively conversation with Los Angeles-based street photographer Jeremy Paige, also known as Eaten by Flowers. Jeremy shares his unconventional journey into photography, revealing that he initially aspired to be a writer but found his voice through visual storytelling. He discusses the importance of feedback from mentors and how it shaped his path, leading him to embrace photography as a medium... -
Lorenzo Catena 13.02.2026 1t 10minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, Mark Davidson and John St reconnect after a brief hiatus, diving into their recent photography projects and the evolving landscape of street photography. Mark shares his experiences with a new photography project in Footscray, while John discusses his ongoing work in Adelaide. Mark and John then introduce their guest, Lorenzo Catena, an Italian photographer and architect. Lorenzo shares his journey into photography, highlighting how his archite... -
Suresh Naganathan 26.12.2025 1t 9minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, John and Mark dive into the fascinating world of street photography with special guest Suresh Naganathan. Suresh, a Swiss-born photographer now based in Mumbai, shares his unique journey from Switzerland to India and how it shaped his photographic style. We discuss Suresh's transition from taking holiday snaps to capturing the vibrant chaos of Mumbai's streets, highlighting the challenges and rewards of street photography. He reflects on the im... -
Mike Szpot, aka Illkoncept 12.12.2025 1t 12minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, John and Mark dive into the world of street photography with special guest, Mike Spot, who also goes by the name Illkoncept. Mike, a Milwaukee-born, New York-based street photographer and filmmaker, shares his journey from skateboarding to photography, highlighting how his early experiences with video shaped his current work. We discuss Mike's transition from skate videos to street photography, the challenges he faced while shooting in Vietnam ... -
Lost in Tokyo - Street Life Japan 28.11.2025 45minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, we reflect on our recent trip to Japan, where we immersed ourselves in the vibrant culture and bustling streets of Tokyo. It was John's first visit to Japan, and I was overwhelmed by the efficiency of the city, the incredible food, and the sheer number of people. We discuss our experiences navigating the transport system, with John sharing his initial struggles and eventual mastery of it. We dive into our photography experiences, with John expr... -
Joakim Möller 14.11.2025 1t 6minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, we had the pleasure of speaking with Joakim Möller, a talented fine art street photographer based in Stockholm. Joakim is known for his haunting black and white imagery that beautifully blends reality with imagination. We delved into his journey into photography, which began in his teenage years, sparked by a high school course on street photography that opened his eyes to capturing candid moments in a way he had never considered before. Joakim... -
Billy Dinh 24.10.2025 1t 12minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, we had the pleasure of speaking with Brooklyn-based street photographer Billy Dinh, whose striking use of light and shadow has earned him international recognition - including a first-place award from The Independent Photographer in 2023. Billy shares his unconventional path into photography. Trained in illustration and painting, he discovered street photography almost by accident - after a break-in at his apartment and a chance encounter with ... -
Sarah Simon 10.10.2025 57minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, Mark and John had the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Simon, a talented street photographer who shared her unique journey into photography. Sarah's story is deeply personal, rooted in her experiences of loss, illness, and self-discovery. After the passing of her father in 2020, amidst the challenges of a divorce and health issues, she picked up a camera as a form of therapy and creative expression. Sarah discussed how her upbringing in Queens, ... -
Darren Sacks 26.09.2025 1t 7minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, John and Mark have the pleasure of welcoming UK-based street photographer Darren Sacks, whose unique and bold abstract style is transforming the mundane into the extraordinary. Recorded on a sunny day in London, we dive deep into Darren's artistic journey, exploring his striking use of vibrant colors, layered compositions, and his fascination with light, shadow, and reflection in urban landscapes. We kick off the conversation by discussing the ...
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