A New Chapter for Street Photography Magazine

About this episode

Bob Patterson shares an important update about the future of Street Photography Magazine and reflects on his journey as publisher.

In the latest episode of the Street Photography Magazine Podcast , Bob Patterson shares an important update about the future of the magazine, and about his own next chapter. After more than 13 years as publisher, Bob is stepping back from day-to-day leadership and passing the reins to me, Ashley Riffo. This transition has been thoughtful, intentional, and in the works for a while now. The heart and mission of the magazine aren’t changing. In this episode, Bob reflects on how what started as a six-month experiment turned into the longest role he has ever held. Over the years, Street Photography Magazine grew into a global creative community, something Bob says he’s deeply grateful for. “It’s great work. I’ve loved every minute… almost every minute,” he laughs. But in all seriousness, this is his baby. He built it from the ground up. Now, at 72 (and a half), Bob speaks candidly about aging, health, and perspective. A prostate cancer ordeal last year became a wake-up call, prompting him to ask: What do I want to do with the time I have left? His openness is a reminder that creativity and self-reflection don’t have expiration dates. What This Means for You Let me be very clear…

People in this episode

Host: Bob Patterson

Topics covered

• street photography
• magazine transition
• creative community
• aging
• self-reflection

Keywords

• Street Photography Magazine
• Bob Patterson
• Ashley Riffo
• creative community
• aging
• self-reflection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Street Photography Magazine

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