Podcast Archives - Street Photography Magazine

Podcast Archives - Street Photography Magazine


10th Anniversary Episode

November 02, 2024


Editor’s note: Today’s episode is a reply of our very first podcast episode with guest Glenn Capers published in November 2014. To this day, Glenn is one of our all-time favorite photographers as is this conversation. Sadly, Glenn passed away three years later. He was a brilliant photographer, inspirational teacher and an all around super cool guy. Don’t miss our conversation.



Glenn Capers was more than just an outstanding photographer; he was a storyteller. Glenn had a personable way with his subjects that allowed him to really get to know them and find out their story. Perhaps that is what made his work special.



Glenn was originally from New York, though he later called Colorado home. In his career, Glenn was a professional photojournalist, cinema and landscape photographer, and he even took photographs for the Associated Press. He spent much of his time traveling and teaching street photography and journalism around the world.



Glenn believed that to be a good photographer, you needed more than just the right techniques and a good camera. Instead, Glenn talked to his subjects. More importantly, he listened to them. He felt that when people were given the chance to tell their story, they validated their reason for living. For this noble reason, Glenn met people, talked to them, visited their homes, and captured their moments. Connecting with people, and freezing those important moments in time to share a person’s story with the world was not just his goal, it was his specialty.



In our inaugural episode nearly 10 years ago Glenn shared some interesting experiences and stories, as well as some insight into his methods as a street photographer.



A Selection of Glenn’s Photos
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Superman a Super Seamstress


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Healing Hanks


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Woman on a Pilgrimage


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Mango Blade Runner


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Why Men Like Women on Poles and Pink Cadillacs


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The Untaught Lessons of Life


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Workers of Bone Yard in Mumbai


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The Ritual


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Along the Palace Wall


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Immaculate Conception


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Encounters at the Sidewalk Cafe


Don’t Miss Glenn’s Photo Projects