The Future of Photography 384 Street Is Dead?
Apr 29, 2026
They debate whether smartphone ubiquity killed street photography or simply changed how it is practiced. They discuss oversaturation, democratization and how quantity and curation shape memorable work. They explore intentional neighborhood projects, presence versus photographing moments, and how presentation — prints or books — alters a photo's impact.
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Smartphones Flood The Street With Similar Images
- Smartphones made street photography ubiquitous, which lowers the signal-to-noise ratio for standout images.
- Jeremiah notes phone-makers' invisibility on the street and Adrian agrees that mass accessibility means many images look similar and less special.
Café Lunch Where Everyone Looked At Screens
- Adrian recounts lunch at a café where everyone stared at screens rather than conversed, illustrating how phones change public presence.
- He admits he suffers the same habit and finds the scene both sad and revealing about modern street life.
Shoot Daily With Intention Then Ruthlessly Edit
- Walk with intention and edit heavily to find the images that reveal your perspective rather than rely on random captures.
- Jeremiah suggests shooting daily over years, then winnowing thousands to a few dozen strong prints that show true vision.
