The Eyeshot Podcast on Street & Documentary Photography

Paulie B: More empathy, more time. Less gear, less POV

n this episode of Eyeshot 50mm, Paulie B discusses street photography, shooting strangers, ethics, New York, Walkie Talkie, visual clichés, and why he is not trying to be Daniel Arnold. Paulie B is a photographer, filmmaker, and creator of Walkie Talkie, the YouTube series that has opened up the process of street photography to a wider community. In this conversation, he reflects on what it means to photograph in public today: when to approach, when to disappear, how to deal with confrontation, and why being a street photographer requires more than one way of seeing. From the pressure of photographing New York to the responsibility of making images of strangers, from social media comparison to the clichés of contemporary street photography, this episode is a direct and honest conversation about process, fear, ethics, community, and the future of street photography.

Melissa O’Shaughnessy: Meyerowitz, Diane Arbus & Women in Street Photography

In this episode, Melissa O’Shaughnessy shares her journey from darkroom to digital, from shyness to confidence, and from family snapshots to internationally acclaimed street photography. Known for her vibrant color and human-centered compositions, Melissa reflects on building her philosophy on photography, and what it means to find your voice on the street. As the cover artist of Eyeshot’s sold-out limited edition all-women issue “No Man’s Land: Women Reclaiming the Streets”, Melissa dives into the challenges and strengths of photographing as a woman in a historically male-dominated genre. In this in-depth interview, we talk about identity, ethics, color vs. black and white, the influence of Joel Meyerowitz, and how one photograph can hold an entire story.

Richard K. Hernandez: A Deep Conversation on AI and the Future of Photography

In this episode of Eyeshot 50mm, Richard Koci Hernandez reflects on photography, AI, Instagram, visual journalism, and what it means to make images in a world already overflowing with them. A photographer, visual storyteller, educator, and one of the most influential voices in contemporary image-making, Hernandez moves through the major shifts that shaped his career: film photojournalism, the digital transition, multimedia journalism, mobile photography, Instagram, and now AI-assisted visual culture. Rather than treating new tools as threats, he argues that photographers must understand them before they can criticize, reject, or use them with clarity. The conversation explores photography’s unstable relationship with truth, the future of photojournalism, the role of transparency, the limits of AI-generated imagery, and why this may be one of the most important moments for a new generation of visual journalists and image-makers.

David Gibson: Street Photography, Gender Representation & Storytelling

David Gibson, celebrated street photographer and member of the UP Photographers collective, joins us for the second episode of “50mm.” Explore how street photography has evolved, learn abstract photography tips, and discover powerful insights on photography techniques, gender in photography, and more. In this in-depth interview, Gibson explains how instinct and technique guide the quest for iconic images, how technology and the internet reshaped photography’s journey, and why a supportive photography community fosters mutual inspiration. He also discusses writing, visual storytelling, and the art of observation, offering reflections on the impact of AI on the future of photography. Whether you’re looking for photography advice as a hobbyist or seeking new perspectives as a professional, this conversation delivers valuable lessons and creative inspiration for everyone.

Seamus Murphy: The Uncomfortable Work of Documentary Photography

Seamus Murphy joins Eyeshot 50mm to discuss documentary photography, war, Afghanistan, Ireland, PJ Harvey, and why images should challenge us rather than comfort us. A raw conversation on photojournalism, long-term work, ethics, memory, and the difficult responsibility of looking. In this episode, Murphy reflects on a life shaped by photography: from leaving Ireland and finding his voice through the camera, to working across conflict zones, returning again and again to Afghanistan, and resisting the narrow labels of “war photographer” or “documentary photographer.” The conversation moves through photojournalism, personal projects, visual freedom, and the tension between information, emotion, and form.