19 - Mark Davidson Behind the Lens Street Photography and Creative Experimentation

Mark Davidson is a Melbourne-based street photographer whose work is defined by his sharp eye for bold light, fleeting moments, and the quiet poetry of urban life. His photographs transform everyday streets into striking visual stories that reveal the pulse, rhythm, and beauty of the city. On top of all this, he co-hosts the Street Life podcast, where he chats with other photographers about their journey

Mark’s vision has earned him wide recognition—he was named Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographer in the black-and-white category in 2022, won the Aussie Street Photography Festival, and was a finalist in the LensCulture Street Photography Awards. His Hong Kong series also won top prize at the Istanbul Street Photo Festival, and his work is featured in Reclaim the Street: Street Photography’s Moment by Thames & Hudson.

In this episode, I spoke with Mark for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey into photography. He spoke about his beginnings with light, shadow, and flash before finding his voice on Melbourne’s streets, as well as his love for black-and-white, his ongoing experiments with film. We explored how travel and experimentation fuel his creativity, the challenges of balancing his photography with a career in radio, and the influence of other photographers on his work. Our conversation also touched on my own path in street photography, the rhythm of shooting without expectation, and the importance of authenticity and respect in the process. Together, we reflected on how photography turns ordinary moments into extraordinary ones, making this an honest and inspiring exchange about process, passion, and curiosity.

Mark Website 

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