Wrong Side Of The Lens

Big news! I am very happy to announce the release of Wrong Side Of The Lens; A video documentary series on street photography and those obsessed with pursuing this strange art form. Throughout the episodic series, 18+ photographers share their experiences searching for the perfect candid shot and ponder if it’s worth their sacrifices and confrontations. This massive series gets its theatrical premiere @ 7pm on Tuesday, September 19th at the historic Anthology Film in NYC! We’ll be debuting both a compilation preview of the entire episodic series then showing the late Jill Freedman’s full episode whos lifetime of amazing work perfectly captures the spirit of street photo. Afterwards, we’ll continue the conversation with a Q&A featuring those involved with WSOTL. Reserve a free ticket through Eventbrite. LIB The following day, Sept, 20th, the digital release drops! All 5+ hours of episodic films will be available to binge at wrongsideofthelens.com so make sure to follow @wrongsideofthelens on Instagram for more info. This is a labor of love from everyone involved so please like, comment and share with the world.  Photographers involved are: Jill Freedman, Daniel Arnold, Richard Sandler, Michelle Groskopf, Estevan Oriol, Ray “Hamburger Eyes” Potes, Matt Webber, Victor Llorente, Valerie J Bower, Julian Master, Sean Maung, Aaron Berger, Chris Voss, Jorge Garcia, Sebastian Siadecki, Mathias Wasik, Mark Beckenbach, and Josh Ethan Johnson Music by Daniel Kramer and Grant Cutler

@ohstop1946 encourages you to take the photo if something compels you to do so. Don’t question that impulse. This is an excerpt from Richard Sandler’s full episode, part of the Wrong Side Of The Lens series. Link in bio. Music by @powermountain

@matt.weber.photos drove a NYC taxi in the 70’s and 80’s often wishing he had a camera to capture the chaos he encountered. This is an excerpt from Matt Weber’s full episode, part of the Wrong Side Of The Lens series. Link in bio. Music by @powermountain

NEW EPISODE: In this episode of Street Life, John St @giant_evertonian and Mark @markjdavidson dive deep into the world of street photography with our guest, Josh Ethan Johnson @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 parallels between street photography and fly fishing, emphasising the importance of patience and the acceptance of failure in both pursuits. Throughout the conversation, Josh reflects on the challenges of approaching strangers on the street and the significance of building genuine connections with his subjects. He also discusses his acclaimed video series, The Wrong Side of the Lens, which highlights the stories of street photographers and their unique perspectives. We touch on the complexities of storytelling through photography, the impact of personal relationships with images, and the importance of context in visual narratives. Josh shares memorable experiences from his work, including a particularly striking photo taken at a pornography convention, illustrating the unexpected moments that can arise in the field. As we wrap up, we discuss the current events in Minneapolis and the role of photographers in documenting social issues, emphasising the balance between artistic expression and ethical responsibility. This episode is a rich exploration of the art of street photography, the connections we forge with others and the stories that unfold in our everyday lives. You can find it on your preferred podcast platform, so be sure to tune in. Streetlife.buzzsprout.com Remember to subscribe, give us a like, a rating or better still leave us a review if you like what you hear! #newyorkstreetphotography #filmphotography #podcastersofinstagram #streets_storytelling #streetphotographymagazine

After returning from Minneapolis, where he documented protests and ICE raids following the murders of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, photographer Jack Califano sits down with Josh Ethan Johnson for an in-depth conversation about the most intense assignment of his career. Based in New York, Jack’s work examines U.S. politics as ritual and spectacle, and has appeared in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, New York Magazine, and more. This conversation is part of Remote Viewing, the long-form extension of Wrong Side of the Lens. Watch the full episode at wrongsideofthelens.com or YouTube. Music by @powermountain Mentioned in full interview: Justine Kurland — @justine4good Daniel Arnold — @arnold_daniel The Final Eye — @thefinaleye Martin Parr — @martinparrstudio Martin Parr Foundation — @martinparrfdn Mark Peterson — @markpetersonpixs Lars Tunbjörk Foundation — @larstunbjorkfoundation Garry Winogrand (Film/Archive) — @winograndfilm Sage Sohier — @sagesohier Robert Frank Foundation — @robertfrankfoundation The Atlantic — @theatlantic Vanity Fair — @vanityfair

This is only some of @jackisjackwas (Jack Califano)'s recent work covering the Minneapolis ICE raids and protests. On assignment for @theatlantic . WRONG SIDE OF THE LENS recently sat down with Jack for a long conversation about his experiences there. He was there during the brutal murders of Renée Good and Alex Pretti and gives us insight at what the community was doing to organize against such aggression. Check out The full conversation at wrongsideofthelens.com (LIB)

Fresh back from Minneapolis covering protests and ICE raids following the murders of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, New York–based photographer Jack Califano joins Josh Ethan Johnson for a long-form conversation about his most intense assignment to date. Jack’s work explores U.S. politics as ritual, theater, and transformation, with features in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, New York Magazine, and more. The episode is part of Remote Viewing, a new long-form format within Wrong Side of the Lens, built for conversations when being in the same place isn’t possible. Watch the full episode at wrongsideofthelens.com or YouTube. (Link in bio) Music by @powermountain Mentioned in full interview: Justine Kurland — @justine4good Daniel Arnold — @arnold_daniel The Final Eye — @thefinaleye Martin Parr — @martinparrstudio Martin Parr Foundation — @martinparrfdn Mark Peterson — @markpetersonpixs Lars Tunbjörk Foundation — @larstunbjorkfoundation Garry Winogrand (Film/Archive) — @winograndfilm Sage Sohier — @sagesohier Robert Frank Foundation — @robertfrankfoundation Jacob Riis The Atlantic — @theatlantic Vanity Fair — @vanityfair

Nikita’s sense of humor is as present in his photos as in his personality. He’s serious about the work, but jokes to reconcile the insanity of it all. Little Man’s Spy — Episode 1, Season 2 of Wrong Side of the Lens Check out the full film at wrongsideofthelens.com Music by @powermountain

Nikita doesn’t hide faces in his images for anonymity—he hides them because it’s a perfect metaphor for how the secretive business of war operates. Little Man’s Spy — Episode 1, Season 2 of Wrong Side of the Lens View the full episode at wrongsideofthelens.com Music by @powermountain

Interview with @Josh.Ethan.Johnson , founder of @wrongsideofthelens Josh Ethan Johnson Josh Ethan Johnson studies humans the way some people study rare birds—except his “species” is everywhere, walking around in real time, impossible to pin down. He’s been photographing proper from early on in life, and that instinct eventually led him to create Wrong Side of the Lens, his ongoing YouTube series where he turns the focus on street photographers themselves—those who spend their lives chasing strangers through the world’s public spaces. Full interview in bio 🔗 Interview by @palmakaveli #photography #art #contemporaryart #35mm

@teryoshi 's long term project Nothing Personal does what WSOTL loves so much which is gaining access to unexplored cultures. Since 2016, Nikita has been flying around the world on his own dime to expose the insanity of the business of war. He also takes photos of cats and cows. 📸📸😻😻🐄🐄 Check out his work and watch the full. WSOTL episode where we see him in action at one of the arms conventions happening all over the world all the time. Go to (LIB)

He spots the shot and runs for it—no fear, no hesitation. @teryoshi simply refuses to miss the perfect moment. Little Man’s Spy — Episode 1, Season 2 of Wrong Side of the Lens Watch the full film at wrongsideofthelens.com Music by @powermountain