a day with SF Native & Photographer Rhonda Smith -- Walkie Talkie around the U.S. (Ep. 3)

[@juanbonilla2793]

This video brings back some nostalgia and she has many great photos especially the one with the dog sitting on the muni bus is my favorite, love the neighborhoods she is walking thru in this video, lots going on in the background and at 20:43 she walks by a box truck that is parked which is a graffiti tribute piece to a writer ORFN…he was a very prolific street graffiti artist and his work in San Francisco is iconic but unfortunately he passed away a few years back but it’s great to see the tributes. Be safe and never stop taking pictures lady.

[@danicee]

Actually spoke with a friend and we were speculating who was going to be interviewed and I hoped Rhonda would be so I’m so happy to see her! She’s one of the most consistent & active photographers in the street community and she definitely deserves more attention so I’m thrilled you had the chance to meet up.

[@MrTomhanna]

I like the SF photographers use "regular" and "affordable" cameras. NY photographers all seem to use Leica cameras. I don't have $10,000.

[@bluehhorseshoe415]

you'd get bipped walking around with a big DSLR!

[@ritwikjs]

@@bluehhorseshoe415 i keep warning tourists with big glass in the union square area. point the lens down, wear your backpack on the front.

[@flojdidit]

My literal little sister killing shit as usual! The whole family is proud of you!!! 💪🏿🖖🏿🧤🖖🏿💪🏿

[@smithrm941]

Thank you!!! ❤

[@mrroberttrujillo]

She tight!

[@vc6218]

@@smithrm941dope work love!! I want to find that book!!

[@writershootsfilm]

Loved the idea of mixing the audio with photos. SF is so blessed to have Rhonda!

[@treezmatt]

LOVE THAT SHE HAS POINT AND SHOOTS, THOSE ARE MY GO TO CAMERAS. ALL OF THESE FANCY EXPENSIVE CAMERAS ARENT FOR ME, BUT TO EACH IS OWN, SHOUT TO RHONDA, BLACK POWER

[@Rusty1995_]

1:06 minutes in im already already loving this person.

[@RO3LAY]

Rhonda’s always been hella kind, dope to see a cameo of the portrait she took of us in photoworks too lol

[@swapfilm6290]

the recollection of the middle school kids lifting the bus to assist the wheelchair is amazing! rhonda is one of our city's most prized gifts to the community.

[@smithrm941]

Thank you! 😁

[@smithrm941]

Thank you! 😁

[@josephalmazan4805]

Rhonda has huge cool tia energy

[@Grandcentralgoods]

That guys mask at 6:12 would have such an incredible photo haha!

[@theblackmanarmedwithacamera]

DEADASS! I WAS GOING TO SAY THAT TOO!! THAT'S WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO WATCH BEHIND AS WELL AS WHAT'S UP FRONT -JUST BECAUSE YOU'VE PASSED IT, DOESN'T MEAN THERE'S NOTHING BEHIND THAT CAN'T COME UP!!! AT LEAST, THE VIDEO CAPTURED THAT NOT SO LOST MOMENT!💯💯💯

[@Grandcentralgoods]

So so true

[@byebai505]

was searching for this comment 😂

[@justamanwithanopinion]

It's interesting to see the NY crowd typically using Leicas and the SF crew using point and shoots. No judgement, obviously, because gear doesn't matter. Just an observation

[@danicee]

I’m in NYC and most of the people I know use Ricohs and point and shoots. The people that hang out in midtown tend to have Leicas but they use other gear, too. There was a point when most people were saving up for a Leica & then the pandemic happened and people stopped taking photos. I think Ricoh and Fuji has been enticing a lot of people but Leica is still very popular. And more people are using medium format film cameras now which I think is interesting because that’s not ideal for street, at least.

[@bobbywyckoff]

@@daniceestylistically medium format looks so good for street

[@danicee]

@@bobbywyckoff realistically, medium format is too bulky to capture candid moments. Aesthetically it looks great.

[@shotbyjerryco5457]

There are a lot of leicas running through sf tbh

[@bobbywyckoff]

@@danicee I never shot medium format so I can’t say much about it. I shoot with a pretty big DSLR though. Aren’t there some “compact” medium format cameras like the Mamiya 7 that could handle street? It’s still slower than a compact 35mm but i can’t imagine it’s that bad

[@mattsharkeyoutside]

Always love catching up and talking shop with Rhonda at PW. Appreciate you dedicating some time to capture her process Paulie.

[@Byron5369-k8p]

Love the Thin Lizzy tee !! 🇮🇪 🇮🇪

[@milkyISO]

my high school had one of those Sony Cybershot with a floppy disk that Rhonda mentioned. Good times...lol

[@spiderfingers2005]

I'd never heard of Rhonda. Wow. Really inspiring.

[@raceface_m2579]

This is awesome! I loved the whole idea of doing the audio

[@coastalartistlivingonislan8395]

Yay Rhonda! Rocking the point and shoots. 3 of them! I do the same thing! 3 ready to roll to the beach, the fishing pier, the boat docks! I love her vibe!! We all have so many cameras and comfortable sneakers yet we have our faves and that changes from outing to outing!

[@neppybynature]

Rhonda seems chill and takes good photos

[@retropixer]

Thanks for another great WT. Being able to present a photo with sound (or music) is great. The way she did it is so interesting - I’ll have to keep that in mind for future 😊

[@Leftf0otforward]

Love to see it! Hyped to see Rhonda!

[@ARTIST-AT-LARGE]

I'm just on my way out for the day in The Mission with my cameras - glad I watched this first! I've been a photographer in the Bay Area for decades, but am really not connected to other photographers.

[@JuanHurrea]

Absolutely killed it with this feature ! I was wondering if she was gonna have an episode

[@jruizzzz]

She's great, awesome interview and love her laugh

[@DavidBirchphoto1.]

Really enjoyable, you can see Rhonda is very passionate and enjoys photography.

[@donjagoe]

I just love these interviews!

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Great video, again, she (and the video) reminds me of Shara Nelson from the song "Unfinished Sympathy", a song by the English trip hop (= not hip hop) group Massive Attack 1991 whilst walking the street. Great song. Good questions by Pauli and interesting answers by Rhonda. Love the audio QR codes next to the photos, was a bit flabbergasted by the idea, excellent !!! Beautiful shots. This channel is so above the regular photography channels . Thanks for sharing

[@norakonieczny7480]

Love the walkie talkie series!

[@RonaldM1992]

Hell yeah, Rhonda! Keep crushing it

[@AI-Hallucination]

She is amazing ❤ like her style

[@ryangfilms]

Such a kind soul! ❤

[@MrDastardly]

A really informative Walkie Talkie. 👏👏👏

[@StephenMcFadden]

Great episode! I love her shot of the guy in the van.

[@albertmeyer8983]

What a cool book to make with the sounds! 👍🏼

[@vc6218]

That book looks dope!! Future Director if she’s not already shooting motion!

[@Dominicmagana11]

Walkie talkie time let’s goooo

[@four_tay8986]

Ricoh tf love! I knew it from a mile away

[@sebastians2262]

the guy at 6:11 is the type of character that you are waiting days for. a picture of him and you can call it a day.

[@TresLucin]

Man… I thought I was the only one with that idea…. With the audio and photographs… good stuff ! Urghhhhh good stuff!

[@profereyes4465]

Thank you for doing this!

[@muzicgr8]

I miss the Bay area, was stationed there in the Navy from 1988 to 1992, such an awesome city. Oh yeah and nothing like BART.

[@GaitaPonto]

Awesome episode.

[@zacaggro]

The episode is great and all, but the real star here are Rhonda's Motorhead earring.

[@paulhills1967]

Thanks for a brilliant video

[@thephotochad]

QR codes in a photo book... 🤔 Cool to see how creative people get with their work.

[@mattsharkeyoutside]

As an owner of the book, it is awesome. They lead to audio tracks inspired by the moment you're looking at photographically.

[@herbertandrewdutton]

I'm really liking your Walkie Talkies, thanks!

[@codyhamm5880]

Loving the sf stuff. Better be a T Holden ep coming.

[@Lissrckstdy]

Rhonda is dope 🔥

[@drewdungatesmith]

6:11 crazy looking dude in the back there

[@alexphototherapy]

Nice!!👍

[@huxtable3406]

6:11 Rhonda missed a shot 😢

[@airplane987]

The photo part of my brain went ape when I saw that guy's mask, must be hard watching this back as an interviewee and seeing the shots you missed!

[@tylerfukuda]

The gang throw-up 15:45 😂

[@elonzuckerberg5026]

06:11 dude behind scared me

[@mynameisnotcory]

I’m about to donate this lady an olympus stylus 170. Shed love that shizz Obviously she has one

[@abstract35mm_]

This video isn't getting the views it deserves. Great video, Rhonda is awesome!

[@thedarkslide]

Street photography is alive and well.

[@runeboy200]

Small world, we used to work at the same place.

[@mrroberttrujillo]

Her work is dope!! Just followed! Check out Lara Kaur, Kristen Murakoshi, Andria Lo, -all ladies from the Bay.

[@sasajankovic9251]

Wtf is going on in the background at 6:11?!?

[@HeleneOl-os3uq]

I didnt get. While she’s shooting does she shoot from the hip or directly points at sb? And which is best?

[@gameuploaderish]

9:28 how did she get the instax 300 to sync with that external flash?

[@smithrm941]

I used the external flash with slave mode so it flashed when the flash on the camera flashed!

[@Arty-et9rq]

So why does she have her phone in hand at all times? Is she recording?

[@williamlasl]

Spoiler: No Super Bowl celebration. 😭

[@ryandellamico9126]

Note: "take a photo of me" = catcalling.

[@ErikVaughnDillinger]

Take a photo of me Isn't really cat calling lol wtf

[@toddnoble1936]

Watch out 💩