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PODCAST SHOW NOTES🎙️ INSTAGRAM The Street Thief https://www.instagram.com/the_street_thief Dare Community https://www.instagram.com/idaretoshoot THE PATREON A backroom stash of post-production secrets and editing sleights of hand; invitations to live shoots, spontaneous weekly portrait edits, private Zoom rooms, challenging community chats, shout outs on YouTube, backstage vlog diaries — and a streak of creative photography skullduggery running through it all. PATREON LINK https://www.patreon.com/c/lashmar/ CAMPSNAP CAMERAS https://www.campsnapphoto.com/ THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY COMMUNITY The Dare community is active on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/darephotography/ THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4t7jzxRecnKoTmipbj8m6v?si=702fac249af94301 MY WEBSITE Explore my work and resources: lashmarcreative.com https://lashmarcreative.com/ ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer https://lashmarcreative.com/books-zines THE INSPIRATION SHOT The Inspiration Shot (weekly photography inspiration) https://lashmarcreative.com/the-inspiration-shot DARE WORKSHOPS https://lashmarcreative.com/dare MY GEAR Cameras: Fuji XPRO III Fuji XT4 Fuji XT5 Ricoh GR III iPhone 16 Pro Lenses: Fuji 16mm 1.4 Fuji 23mm 1.4 Accessories: Manfrotto Tripod Aputure Amaran 200x Light EDITING SOFTWARE Adobe Lightroom Adobe Photoshop Adobe Premiere Pro SMARTPHONE APPS Hipstamatic Inshot Snapseed Thank you for subscribing. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief)

Summary: Three weeks off. Too long. In this episode I’m back, unfiltered and slightly overheated. I talk about: Where I’ve beenWhy The Street Thief Patreon is finally liveWhat Patreon actually is (for those still wondering)Why I’m doubling content outputThe upcoming Nashville & Memphis trip Client portraits, time pressure and creative chaosThe giant rusted metal monolith I bought for the gardenAnd why I’m swearing far too much in this episodeWe’re back. Let’s go again next Wednesday. Out. THE PATREON A backroom stash of post-production secrets and editing sleights of hand; invitations to live shoots, spontaneous weekly portrait edits, private Zoom rooms, challenging community chats, shout outs on YouTube, backstage vlog diaries — and a streak of creative photography skullduggery running through it all. https://www.patreon.com/c/lashmar/ THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebook WEBSITE lashmarcreative.com INSTAGRAM • The Street Thief Instagram • Dare (idaretoshoot) Instagram THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) Inspiration Shot ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Books & Zines Music by Max Bianco Instagram Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x.

Summary: In this episode Gary Lashmar, aka the Street Thief, talks about archiving, editing, culling. Gets into how he always feels confident shooting photography as it never feels like he's relying on himself he's relying on life. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebook WEBSITE lashmarcreative.com INSTAGRAM • The Street Thief Instagram • Dare (idaretoshoot) Instagram THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) Inspiration Shot ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Books & Zines Music by Max Bianco Instagram Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x.

Summary: In this episode of the Dare Photography Podcast, Gary Lashmar, aka the Street Thief, aka the Smudge with a grudge cuts aight through the BS and calls out woke, hypocritical, facebook and social media street photography critics THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebook WEBSITE lashmarcreative.com INSTAGRAM • The Street Thief Instagram • Dare (idaretoshoot) Instagram THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) Inspiration Shot ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Books & Zines Music by Max Bianco Instagram Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x.

Summary: In this episode of the Dare Photography Podcast, Gary Lashmar cuts straight through the romantic nonsense around “free support” and calls out a hard truth: people are more invested when they pay. Drawing on years of running Dare workshops and a large creative community, Gary explains why money sharpens attention, commitment, and willingness — and why so many photographers say they want growth but quietly avoid the discomfort it demands. This is a disruptive, no-b******t look at why support only works when people are actually supportable. The episode also digs into what Dare really is — tough love, creative responsibility, and learning to drop borrowed reference points so originality has somewhere to come from. Gary talks workshops versus communities, why group work matters, why magic tricks don’t exist, and why being wrong is part of getting better. He also lifts the curtain on what’s coming next: the Dare Patreon, deeper post-production support, live shoots, Zoom sessions, and the launch of ModFace — a new chapter built on 17 years of professional work across street, portraiture, editorial, and brand photography. If this episode makes you uncomfortable, that’s the point. This podcast isn’t here to soothe you — it’s here to challenge you. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebook WEBSITE lashmarcreative.com INSTAGRAM • The Street Thief Instagram • Dare (idaretoshoot) Instagram THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) Inspiration Shot ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Books & Zines Music by Max Bianco Instagram Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x.

Summary: In this podcast we chat, as always, about photography, street and more and about my upcoming Patreon which will open the cave to all of my post production secrets and much more besides. We talk Ai and the authenticity statement put out by the head of Instagram, the secrets i'm going to let out the bag, why it's important to fire from your own canon and lots more. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebook WEBSITE lashmarcreative.com INSTAGRAM • The Street Thief Instagram • Dare (idaretoshoot) Instagram THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) Inspiration Shot ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Books & Zines Music by Max Bianco Instagram Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x.

Summary: The older you get the more your dreams can start to fade … it’s time to bring a few of them back. Dare in 2026. Chatting all things resolutions, how to keep your word with them and answering a few of your questions.  THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebook WEBSITE lashmarcreative.com INSTAGRAM • The Street Thief Instagram • Dare (idaretoshoot) Instagram THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) Inspiration Shot ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Books & Zines Music by Max Bianco Instagram Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x.

Summary: Katie Lashmar (was Dwight) returns and we're chatting all things Ai in photography, what if street photography was banned and other click related nonsense. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebook WEBSITE lashmarcreative.com INSTAGRAM • The Street Thief Instagram • Dare (idaretoshoot) Instagram THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) Inspiration Shot ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Books & Zines Music by Max Bianco Instagram Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x.

In this latest Podcast Lashmar, aka The Street Thief, aka the smudge with a grudge, talks about how he is getting more impatient as he's getting older and how connecting with photography subjects whilst shooting street photography is never plain sailing. Plus christmas is coming so more photo books on the horizon. PODCAST SHOW NOTES🎙️ EP 72 - How to take great street portraits Summary: In this video I talk about my approach to taking great street portraits, and the importance of not waiting around to feel ready or confident. We need to do what needs to be done anyway. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebook WEBSITE lashmarcreative.com INSTAGRAM • The Street Thief Instagram • Dare (idaretoshoot) Instagram THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) Inspiration Shot ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Books & Zines Music by Max Bianco Instagram Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x.

Summary: In this video I talk about my approach to taking great street portraits, and the importance of not waiting around to feel ready or confident. We need to do what needs to be done anyway. I wrote a blog for this Podcast ... check it out: https://lashmarcreative.com/blog/how-to-approach-strangers-for-street-portraits THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: https://lashmarcreative.com/dare-facebook WEBSITE lashmarcreative.com INSTAGRAM • The Street Thief Instagram • Dare (idaretoshoot) Instagram THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) Inspiration Shot ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Books & Zines Music by Max Bianco Instagram Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x.

This week’s episode is a bit of a firestarter. Gary’s back behind the mic after a few weeks away, talking about what really drives growth — not gear, not technique, but support and accountability. He breaks down why most photographers say they want creative freedom but rarely do what it takes to get there. Why discomfort isn’t the enemy — it’s the signal. And why the Dare Photography Community exists: to help photographers stop hiding behind comfort and finally take the kind of risks that change everything. You’ll hear about: Why overthinking is killing your creativity. How “creating energy” on the street transforms your photography. The difference between wanting it and doing what it takes. Why going it alone doesn’t work — and how support accelerates growth. What the new Dare Photography Facebook community is (and isn’t). How real feedback (not flattery) shapes stronger photographers. This isn’t another social media group — it’s a challenge. A space for honest feedback, fearless work, and genuine creative evolution. Join the Dare Photography Community on Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/darephotography/ Watch the welcome video in the Featured tab before you dive in: https://youtu.be/eWrVGqD1rwQ THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: Community Page Link WEBSITE lashmarcreative.com INSTAGRAM • The Street Thief Instagram • Dare (idaretoshoot) Instagram THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) Inspiration Shot ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Books & Zines Music by Max Bianco Instagram Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x.

PODCAST SHOW NOTES🎙️ EP 71 - Dare Photography Community Changes / Guinness TV B&W + Photography People Pleasers Summary: The Street Thief returns with a full on, if short, episode talking about the Dare Photography community moving to facebook. He also talks about his latest youtube videos and why the Guinness TV show should be in black and white. LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEOS (As discussed) The 7/38/55 Method for Street Photographers https://youtu.be/qbwy_sDyqcE Street Photography is full of sheep - Don’t be one https://youtu.be/qcsLOHVjeKA Street Photography isn’t for people pleasers https://youtu.be/RLCml0IZrgU You’ll never shoot NYC like me. https://youtu.be/ffibAZ6_YTs THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: Community Page Link WEBSITE lashmarcreative.com INSTAGRAM • The Street Thief Instagram • Dare (idaretoshoot) Instagram THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) Inspiration Shot ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Books & Zines Music by Max Bianco Instagram Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x.

Summary: The Street Thief returns with a full-frame femine punk episode with Iris Loder. Check out Iris here on instagram https://www.instagram.com/iris.straatfoto Iris & Gary chat all things Dare, how to overcome challenges creatively and answers your questions. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: Community Page Link WEBSITE lashmarcreative.com INSTAGRAM • The Street Thief Instagram • Dare (idaretoshoot) Instagram THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) Inspiration Shot ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Books & Zines Music by Max Bianco Instagram Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x.

Summary: The Street Thief returns with a full-frame confession: making a photo zine is beautiful chaos. In this episode Gary Lashmar dives into the year-long brawl behind his new zine Smudge—a second-album project haunted by creative procrastination, deadline dodging, and that inner critic that whispers “not good enough.” Gary unpacks the late-night edits, the false starts, and the punk realisation that a photo zine only comes alive when you stop waiting for perfect light and hit print. He riffs on how community keeps you accountable, why fear hides inside “productive stalling,” and how finishing matters more than flawless execution. Whether you’re dreaming up your first photo zine or battling your own creative delays, this episode is your gritty push to finish what you started. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: Community Page Link WEBSITE lashmarcreative.com INSTAGRAM • The Street Thief Instagram • Dare (idaretoshoot) Instagram THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) Inspiration Shot ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Books & Zines Music by Max Bianco Instagram Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x.

Just back from my fifth trip to New York City, and every time I land there it still feels like I’ve walked onto a giant film set. Maybe it’s a British thing—growing up in the 70s and 80s we didn’t have Hollywood blockbusters of our own. We had gritty “kitchen-sink” realism from directors like Mike Leigh and Ken Loach. Brilliant films, but hardly escapist. For real cinematic magic we looked to American movies—The Godfather, Taxi Driver, Mean Streets, Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, The Warriors, Rocky—stories that turned New York into myth. Add in the comics I devoured—Batman, Spider-Man, Superman—and the city became a dreamscape of impossible skylines and wild possibility. Walking the streets with a camera in 2025 still hits that same nerve. In Coney Island, the fun-fair rides, neon signs and battered boardwalk feel like they’re waiting for a director to shout “Action!” As a street photographer, I’m not staging anything, but I am composing life as if I’m framing a shot in a film. That’s the thrill: you’re directing without actors, chasing moments where reality and cinema collide. I’ve always said my photography is influenced more by cinema than traditional photography. I grew up watching movies, not poring over photo books. Even now I probably watch more films than I browse photo sites. Wide lenses let me move in close—right into the scene—like a cinematographer putting the camera center-stage. I want viewers to wonder, how did he get that shot? That cinematic tension drives every click of the shutter. Good cinema feeds great photography. I talk about this in my Dare Photography Workshops: a steady diet of films—blockbusters and arthouse—shapes how you see light, shadow, and story. Don’t dismiss so-called popcorn films either. The Terminator, made on a shoestring budget, is a masterclass in atmosphere and visual storytelling. Movies like that train your eye to find drama in ordinary streets. So if you’re chasing cinematic street photography, here’s my challenge: watch more movies. Study framing, pacing, and light. Then hit the streets and treat each frame like a still from your own film. Whether you’re in London, New York, or anywhere else, you can create a sense of scale and narrative that turns everyday life into a moving picture. Join our community on Instagram—@the_street_thief and @idaretoshoot. Tag your work with #idaretoshoot and we might feature it in our stories or on the grid. This episode dives into that cinematic street-photography mindset—how movies shaped the way I shoot, why New York street photography always feels epic, and how you can borrow the language of film to push your own images further. Grab your camera, queue up a classic film, and start making your own movie—one frame at a time. THE DARE PHOTOGRAPHY WHATSAPP COMMUNITY To gain entry to our WhatsApp community, contact Gary and Katie via the webpage: Community Page Link WEBSITE lashmarcreative.com INSTAGRAM • The Street Thief Instagram • Dare (idaretoshoot) Instagram THE INSPIRATION SHOT (weekly photography inspiration) Inspiration Shot ZINES The Way of the Street Photographer Books & Zines Music by Max Bianco Instagram Thank you for SUBSCRIBING. Lashmar (aka the Street Thief) x