Our Mentors

Matt Stuart

Instagram Website “I am not sure which came first, being nosey or an interest in “street photography”, but a fascination with people and the way they live their lives is why I enjoy the business so much.” Matt Stuart, born in 1974, grew up in the verdant outskirts of Harrow, in North West London. Despite […]

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Jesse Marlow

Instagram Website Jesse Marlow, based in Melbourne, has his works featured in various public and private collections throughout Australia, including prestigious institutions such as the National Gallery of Victoria, Australian Parliament House Canberra, Monash Gallery of Art, City of Melbourne, and State Library of Victoria. In 2003, he introduced his inaugural book of photography, “Centre

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David Gibson

Instagram Website Having engaged in street photography for over three decades, David’s journey can be delineated into two distinct phases: firstly, the monochromatic era followed by the transition to color photography.  Another notable demarcation lies in the dichotomy between a traditional approach to street photography and a penchant for abstraction, with a perpetual oscillation between

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Sunhil Sippy

Instagram Website Sunhil Sippy, born in 1971 in London, UK, spent his early years in North London suburbia and attended a local prep school. Later, he pursued his education at Harrow School before venturing to Georgetown University, where he earned a degree in English Literature in 1994. Prior to his university years, Sippy explored California

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Melissa O’Shaughnessy

Instagram Website Born in 1960 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Melissa O’Shaughnessy pursued her education at Georgetown University and the University of St. Thomas, earning a journalism degree. Currently based in New York City, she has transitioned into a successful career as a photographer. Her photographic endeavors have garnered international acclaim, with her work showcased in various

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Gustavo Minas

Instagram Website Gustavo was born in Cassia, a small town located in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Although he earned a degree in Journalism, his career path took a detour when he spent a year working as a waiter in London before returning to Brazil. Upon my return, Gustavo landed a job as a

Curators

Suhitha Shetty

Photography to Suhitha is a way of keeping her creativity alive. She practices different art forms like Indian classical dance, painting, journaling , scrapbooking etc. She says she derives a certain joy when she creates something creative. Although she started photography as a venting process (wherein she could express her creativity,) she got an opportunity

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Shweta Agarwal

Shweta Agarwal, hailing from Ahmedabad, India, is a street photographer and painter. She initiated the Hardcore Street Collective on Instagram, offering workshops in art and photography for various age groups. Her street photography venture began in 2013 with her first DSLR purchase. A photojournalism course in Mumbai heightened her confidence, while participation in APF workshops

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Mithu Chakraborty

Photography came to Mithu as a mere demand to fulfill her creative pursuit. Since a young age, she used to be inspired by photographs from various artists, with her father being her first inspiration. The first time she held a camera was her father’s, and memories of him taking family portraits on Sundays on bright

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Julia Coddington

Instagram Website Julia Coddington, hailing from Australia, specializes in street and documentary photography. As the co-founder of the Unexposed Collective alongside Rebecca Wiltshire, Julia fosters a platform and community dedicated to Australian women, non-binary individuals, and intersex street photographers. She also serves as an administrator for @womeninstreet, a thriving international community of women street photographers.

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