Suspect Photography

Suspect Photography is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated creative gathering, the Suspect Photography Retreat in the Woods, taking place from September 22 to September 25, 2026. Nestled in the heart of the scenic Catskill Mountains, this immersive four-day educational experience will be hosted at AutoCamp Catskills in Saugerties, NY, where attendees will reside in premium…

Looking at this video for the first time in 32 years—more than half my life ago—is an incredibly emotional experience. It unlocks so many memories, and as the faces walk into Suspect Photography, little details present themselves that I haven’t thought about in decades. I showed it to Juliette, and her immediate reply was, “We were babies!” This video was captured with a common compact Panasonic…

There is a specific kind of silence that falls over New York City when the snow starts to come down. As a street photographer, you spend your life looking for those rare moments where the light, the subject, and the environment align perfectly. This past weekend (January 16–18), during our Passionate Street Photographer Winter Workshop, the city gave us exactly that. Co-teaching alongside Steve…

Two years ago I received an email from one Vera Hershenberg asking questions about our NYC Spring Street & UN workshop. It took a little pushing and logistical maneuvers, but she joined us on our inaugural workshop. I spent some time working with Vera, making sure she was in control of the camera and getting what she saw in the files. That was Vera’s strength. She “sees” and she goes for it. Over…

DJI Mavic Air 3 Processed in Camera Raw We’ve all been there: the meticulous packing of camera gear, the careful selection of lenses, and the anticipation of chasing light. We scout locations, wait for the perfect moment, and then, click. The shutter fires, the photograph is made, and a fleeting piece of time is frozen. But is that precise moment, that initial capture, when a photograph is truly…

NYC does things big, and this march was no exception. The call was out on social media and being discussed, I actually heard about it while I was parking my Vespa on 35th street. The “No Kings” march was a series of nationwide protests held on June 14, 2025, coinciding with a large military parade in Washington, D.C. These protests aimed to voice opposition to the Trump administration’s…

It’s been one year since I reignited the fire that is Suspect Photography and struck out on my own by leaving my position at B&H Photo after 26 years. The year, with its unexpected highs, reinforced my decision that the time was right for change and investing my efforts into what had begun all those years ago in 1993. Suspecting so much was possible when you take smart chances. Here is the year…

Weather: Our workshops are rain or shine. While great weather is pleasurable, sometimes the true challenge is to create work in adverse conditions. We will also adapt to the weather by changing the schedule as needed during the workshop. Should I bring a laptop? Yes! During the photo walks you can leave that at your hotel-home base-classroom. You’ll need it for downloading images and editing.…

We understand sometimes things happen and you have to cancel your event with us. We have two options to help you based upon the notice you give us. Please see below. Domestic WorkshopsFor cancellations received 91 or more days prior to the workshop start date Suspect Photography will refund 50% of the deposit amount. There are no refunds of deposits or balances within 90 days of the workshop…

The Britannica Definition: “Street photography, a genre of photography that records everyday life in a public place. The very public nature of the setting enables the photographer to take candid pictures of strangers, often without their knowledge. Street photographers do not necessarily have a social purpose in mind, but they prefer to isolate and capture moments which might otherwise go…

March 25th we lost a lion of the photographic world, beloved by all who worked with him during his illustrious career, and a great sharer of vast knowledge, Photographer Mel DiGiacomo has shot his last photo. If you are unfamiliar with Mel, A great place to start is watch the 3 minute highlight reel that the talented Kelly Mena directed and edited for B&H Photo 8 years ago. I met Mel while I…

On this next assignment (or shall we say ‘visual challenge’) we are going to explore how very different subjects can dynamically interact with each other, whether they are thrown in a situation or they just happen to exist in two diametrically opposite circumstances.  The goal of the exercise is to push our vision to the brim of conflict,  break free from pre conceived notions and find the…

Photo Home work and review for all

In keeping with a theme of Positivity through Photography we present our First Assignment: Photograph Virtue. The idea of this assignment is to foster an appreciation for what is positive in our photo life. The Cambridge Dictionary states, Virtue (Noun) “A good moral quality in a person, or the general quality of being morally good”. Another suggestion by Douglas Holleley in his book, “Your…