David Guerrero travels to Ukraine, tackles imposter syndrome, and talks finding community

David Guerrero travels to Ukraine, tackles imposter syndrome, and talks finding community

Author: B&H Photo & Video October 30, 2025 Duration: 27:16

Welcome to the fifth episode of the B&H Creators Green Room Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with viral street photography creator David Guerroro to discuss what it takes to grow as a modern creator.

David shares how he got started in content creation, tips for building an audience, the importance of believing in yourself, photographing strangers, and advice for going viral.

Whether you're a photographer, filmmaker, TikTok star, podcaster, or just starting out, this conversation is full of motivation, insight, and practical advice you can use right now. Hit Subscribe and join the B&H Creators community for more unfiltered conversations with the creators shaping today's culture.

 

Guest Bio: David Guerrero

Title: Street Photographer & Content Creator

Through authentic storytelling and viral content, David Guerrero from Texas has built a global audience inspired by the connection between photography and humanity. David is best known for his signature approach of stopping strangers with, "Hi, excuse me? You look cool — can I take your photo?" His candid portraits have earned him following of more than 4 million people and over 1 billion views across platforms, showcasing the beauty of people around the world.

 

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Credits:

  • Host & Creative Producer: Deanna Testa
  • Creative Producer: Elena Maidebura
  • Creative Editor: Larissa Mattei
  • Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein
  • Executive Producer: Richard Stevens

 


There's a conversation happening about photography that goes far beyond the latest camera review, and you can find it on the B&H Photography Podcast. Hosted by the team at B&H Photo & Video, this series sits down with a wide range of insightful and genuinely entertaining guests from across the photographic world. Every other week, these discussions delve into the practical realities of gear and technique, but they also wander into the richer territory of visual history, the surprising science behind an image, and the personal philosophies that drive artistic expression. What you'll hear feels less like a formal interview and more like eavesdropping on a passionate chat between experts, unpacking the ideas that actually matter to anyone making pictures today. Whether you're a seasoned professional curious about a colleague's process or an enthusiastic amateur looking to deepen your understanding, this podcast provides a thoughtful, accessible space to explore the entire ecosystem of photography. The result is a consistently engaging listen that reminds you why you picked up a camera in the first place, while giving you the concrete knowledge to use it better tomorrow. Tune in for a fresh perspective that connects the technical dots with the creative spark.
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