Jesse Marlow

Jesse Marlow

Author: Mark Davidson and John St December 8, 2022 Duration: 59:36

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Jesse Marlow is a multi-award-winning street photographer based in Melbourne, Australia.

His photographs are held in the National Gallery of Victoria and Australia’s Parliament House and his work has been exhibited the world over.

 His photography has been published in multiple monographs and books, including the recently re-released ‘Don’t Just Tell Them, Show Them’.

In this episode Jesse discusses, among other things:

  • How he got into street photography
  • Martha Cooper - Subway Art & Spray Can Art 
  • Starting an Australian street photography super collective
  • Are collectives good for your development and progression?
  • Approaching and presenting your work to Trent Parke
  • The creation of Jesse’s first book, 'Second City'
  • How shooting in Melbourne changed over the past 20 years
  • How often he shoots on the street and what his hit rate is
  • Do you become more critical of your photographs with time?
  • Why patience is importance when creating a body of work
  • Advice he would give to a new street photographer
  • How comfortable he is with the label “Street photographer”
  •  Shooting Architecture – Jesse Marlow style
  • Innovation in Street Photography – Are street photographers  just repeating what’s already been taken?
  • Competitions – Are they important and why?

Photographers mentioned in this podcast:

  • Martha Cooper
  • Knox Bertie
  • Julia Coddington
  • Trent Parke
  • Narelle Autio
  • Craig Whitehead

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There's a particular kind of alchemy that happens when a photographer hits the pavement, turning fleeting glances and mundane moments into something permanent and profound. Street Life digs into that process, hosted by the insightful duo of John St and Mark Davidson. Every other week, they pull up a chair with a fascinating array of image-makers who find their muse in the public square. You'll hear from revered figures whose work has defined the genre for decades, sitting right alongside new voices who are pushing the boundaries of what street photography can be. The conversations are less about technical gear talk and more about the human experience behind the viewfinder-the stories of patience, chance, and connection that lead to a single, compelling frame. This podcast thrives on the personal narratives and the shared obsession that drives photographers to wander cities with a camera. It’s an invitation to understand not just how these artists see, but why they look where they do, offering a deeper appreciation for the vibrant, unscripted theater of everyday life. Tune in for a regular dose of inspiration that might just make you see your own surroundings in a completely new light.
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