The Power of Critique with Jeff Larason

In this episode of the Street Photography Magazine podcast, photographer the featured photographer in the February 2024 issue of Street Photography Magazine, discussed his 30-year exploration of street photography shooting on Mass Avenue in Boston and his shift from traditional photography to using a mobile phone. He emphasized the importance of feedback and critique in the photographic process, which was the inspiration to create The Crit House, his YouTube channel dedicated to providing creative guidance and feedback to photographers.

Jeff reflects on the challenges and benefits of receiving constructive criticism and the value of having a trusted community for sharing work and feedback. Additionally, he shares insights into lessons from his career in broadcasting and his unique experiences with street and landscape photography using an iPhone, including nighttime shoots and long exposures to capture the moon’s motion.

Larson also recounts the influence of critiques on his work, noting his experience exhibiting in the Smith Gallery in Johnson City, Texas. Exploring genres beyond street photography, Larson detailes his landscape project and encounters with wildlife during early morning shoots.

Jeff encourages listeners to engage with his content available on YouTube, Instagram, and his personal website, and his published book, Sonder which is a compilation of his street photography over the past 30 years.

Links from the Show

• The Crit House – Jeff’s YouTube Channel
• Jeff’s Website
• Sonder – Jeff’s Book
• Instagram