New York Through Stephen Yang’s Lens: Street Photography & Journalism

Meet the Streets: Street photographer interviews

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In this episode of Meet the Streets, join me as I explore New York City through the eyes of Stephen Yang, a freelance photographer. From literature student to acclaimed photojournalist, Stephen shares his journey, the challenges of blending news with street photography, and the art of capturing candid moments. We discuss his shift from full-frame to Fuji crop frame cameras, the poetic shift in perspective with age, and the rich diversity of New York's streets and subway scenes. Hear his candid thoughts on photographing Midtown's drug users, navigating neighborhoods, and cultural shocks while covering Trump followers in small-town America. Enjoy humorous contrasts between New York and Phoenix, and reflections on the evolving landscape of news and politics. This episode is packed with fascinating stories, insights on street photography, and the essence of documenting the world with a beginner's mind.
00:00 Introduction to Meet the Streets
00:16 Meet Stephen Yang
00:54 Stephen's Journey to Photojournalism
03:07 Returning to New York
04:06 Challenges and Growth in New York
04:51 Exploring Different Photography Genres
08:19 The Philosophy of Photojournalism
17:12 Street Photography and Personal Projects
36:29 Ethics and Consent in Photography
47:19 Street Photography Inspirations
48:58 Reflections and Emotions in Street Photography
51:09 Challenges and Nuances of Capturing Public Moments
52:55 The Ever-Changing New York City
56:51 The Human Element in Street Photography
01:00:44 The Intersection of Journalism and Street Photography
01:11:03 The Art of Capturing Everyday Life
01:21:26 Reflections on Photography and Life
01:25:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Thank you for listening! If you want to see the video, go to my youtube channel street photography mentor.
To see my street photography you can go to my instagram @keithmpitts or go to my website keithpitts.com. There you can also get info and sign up for my street photography workshops in Paris.