In episode six of Zone Focused: a Street Photography Podcast, the gang kicks it and chats about recent and upcoming events, as well as their latest camera acquisitions. Then, the focus shifts to tips for those looking to get more comfortable on the street – comfortable with interactions, confrontations, ethics, self-esteem, and all the other things that can get in between us and taking a photograph.

• 00:00 – Introduction, Updates, Events
• 10:00 – "Shot Both Ways" gallery
• 16:00 – New camera day for Matt (Nikon) and Ryan (Leica)
• 18:00 – Benefits of a monochrome sensor
• 29:30 – Main discussion: getting more comfortable as a street photographer
• 39:45 – Ethics of photographing children
• 42:00 – Getting reps at busy events
• 44:30 – Acknowledging and interacting with people on the street
• 48:00 – Ethics of photographing hardship
• 59:00 – Documenting versus creating art
• 64:00 – Listener Write-In Q&A
• 84:30 – Instagram Live Q&A
• 89:00 – Outro

In episode five of Zone Focused: a Street Photography Podcast, "Goodyear Ryan" returns, and the gang catches up on recent events and moments on the street. Then, a deep dive into the topic of flash photography on the street: techniques, settings, ethics, styles and more. Plus, some listener Q&A's to wrap up the show.

• 00:00 – Introduction
• 3:30 – Goodyear Ryan's first experience with flash
• 7:30 – Matt's work for Adorama at WPPI
• 15:30 – Ryan's photowalk with FujixWeekly and Nuzira in Downtown Phoenix
• 22:30 – Main Discussion – flash photography on the street
• 24:00 – Understanding shutter speeds, sync speeds, and leaf shutters
• 31:00 – What are "stops" anyway?
• 37:00 – Off camera flash, confrontations, and flash "styles"
• 44:00 – Listener Q&A
• 57:00 – Outro

In episode four of Zone Focused: a Street Photography Podcast, Matt and "Dowtown Ryan" sit down with Zack Kaufman (@thingsibrought), a street photographer doing meaningful work on the streets of Phoenix, Arizona. The gang hangs out and talks about Zack's evolution in photography, diving into topics ranging from settings for beginners, the value of dark room printing and photography classes, social media, imposter syndrome, and more.

To hear and see more from Zack, check out his Instagram @thingsibrought

• 00:00 – Introduction
• 4:00 – Value of photography classes
• 9:30 – Cameras, gear, film that Zack uses for film and digital
• 16:30 – The evolution of Zack's approach to street photography
• 22:30 – Settings for beginners – should you shoot in automatic or manual?
• 25:45 – Zack's influences: Rueben Radding, Paulie B's videos, Billy Dee
• 30:00 – Studying photographs and photographers
• 35:00 – Zine swaps, Zack's first zine, and imposter syndrome
• 45:30 – Thoughts on social media in photography
• 59:30 – Separating your identity from your photography, and the value of having your photos critiqued
• 59:00 – The value of darkroom printing
• 71:00 – Closing thoughts – why street phography?