Mike Szpot, aka Illkoncept

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In this episode, John and Mark explore street photography with guest Mike Szpot, discussing his journey and challenges in the field.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Street Life, John and Mark dive into the world of street photography with special guest, Mike Spot, who also goes by the name Illkoncept. Mike, a Milwaukee-born, New York-based street photographer and filmmaker, shares his journey from skateboarding to photography, highlighting how his early experiences with video shaped his current work. We discuss Mike's transition from skate videos to street photography, the challenges he faced while shooting in Vietnam ...

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Hosts: Mark Davidson, John St

Guest: Mike Szpot

Topics covered

• street photography
• filmmaking
• skateboarding
• personal journey
• challenges in photography

Keywords

• street photography
• Mike Szpot
• Illkoncept
• filmmaking
• Vietnam
• skateboarding
• photography challenges

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Places: Milwaukee, New York, Vietnam

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