PROGRESSIVE-STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
DOCUMENTARY – PHOTOJOURNALISM – NARRATIVE - ART
We are an Art Gallery, an Agency and a small independent Publishing House: streets all over the World, a sight of reality, the eyes of the street.
All photographs featured on this website are the property of their respective authors and photographers, and are protected under copyright laws. The reproduction, manipulation, or utilisation of these images without prior authorisation is strictly prohibited.
Individual photographs are available for purchase; however, the authorship of the works remains with the original photographers. The sale includes a license for usage or the provision of a physical print, without transferring the intellectual property rights associated with the photographs.
ProgressivE-zine is a non-profit magazine: you can buy the print version of ProgressivE-zine on our website by clicking on the magazine's cover.
Progressive-Street is a "gang" of international photographers looking at the other side, yes, but in this world.
We are a look at the Globalised World. We show the effects of globalisation. Photography as ethnography, our ethos is an anthropological, sociological, and social vision.
“There is another world, but it is in this one.” ― W.B. Yeats
“Thanks to us, the street photographers, people see the real world” B.H.
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Alberto M. Melis, Alphan Yilmazmaden, Anat Shushan, Andrea Ratto, André Bogaert, Anne Launcelott, Asli Ulaş Gönen, Batsceba Hardy, B.D. Colen, Betty Manousos, Bogo Pečnikar, Boy Jeconiah, Bruce Saille, Bruno Lavi, Cameron Scott, Cassian Edwards, Catia Montagna, Christian Stops, Corinne Spector, David Goold, Deepbrata Dutta, Delfim Correlo, Don Scott, Edita Sabalionyte, Eduardo Storch, Eric Davidove, Fabio Balestra, Federico Borobio, George Koulouridis, Gerri McLaughlin, Harrie Miller, Isabelle Coordes, James Payne, Jay Tanen, João Coelho, Jonathan Camélique, Karlo Flores, Keef Charles, Lola Minister, Lukasz Palka, Marco DM, Mario Barrela, Martin Agius, Martin Ingber, Michael Kennedy, Mikael Carlsson, Myriam Aadli, Nadia Eeckhout, Neta Dekel, Neville Fan, Niklas Lindskog, Orlando Durazzo, Orna Naor, Pacho Coulchinsky, Pablo Abreu, Patty DeJuneas, Petros Kotzabasis, Pia Parolin, Rene Geensen, Richard Keshen, Roberto Bartolini, Ruber Osoria, Shimi Cohen, Shubhodeep Roy, Siddhartha Mukherjee, Simone Christina Sander, Srijoyee Datta, Theodoros Topalis, Tina Manley, Tinglan Li, Tuna Angel, Ximena Echagüe.
Too many images kill the imagination. Too few words kill the thought.
I would like to announce a new campaign, titled "A Glimpse of Our Society"
Progressive Street is constantly seeking photographers and photographs that convey deeper meanings beyond mere appearances. In today's world, where everything is often based on superficial visuals and fleeting forms, this can be quite challenging. This is especially true in street photography, a genre that has become increasingly popular. Fifteen years ago, there was a need to establish rules and discuss what constituted street photography, which sometimes resulted in overly strict definitions. Progressive Street has always aimed to focus on the stories lived on the streets. We strive to uncover hidden meanings, showcase the emotions behind the images, imagine potential narratives, and ask thought-provoking questions. In our view, a street photographer must possess a strong sense of composition, the ability to capture fleeting moments, and the necessary technical skills. In essence, they must be a well-rounded photographer.
At Progressive Street, our guiding philosophy is best summarised by the phrase "Beyond the screen, on paper." This principle drives our mission to create tangible, high-quality publications that truly resonate with our audience. To date, we have successfully printed 50 unique magazines and an equal number of carefully curated books, all produced on demand. This approach allows us to prioritise quality over profit, simplify our bureaucratic processes, and effectively minimise potential accounting issues.
"A Glimpse of Our Society"
The goal of this campaign is to create an honest catalogue of our society's stories through your works.
We offer you the opportunity to evaluate your portfolios for exceptional results through our professional team's evaluation.
Additionally, we will assess submitted projects for their potential publication as books, ensuring that only the most compelling works reach our audience.
Our organisation is committed to identifying and nurturing exceptional projects, fully acknowledging that this dedication comes with certain costs. By prioritising excellence, we aim to enhance the prestige of both our online and print publications, benefiting photographers and increasing the visibility of our platform, Progressive.
To maintain our high standards for submissions, we have established the following comprehensive guidelines:
1. A critical review of a portfolio will incur a minimum fee of 40 euros. This fee applies only to portfolios that we determine meet our criteria for quality and potential impact.
2. We are committed to publishing work both online and in print exclusively for projects that demonstrate exceptional qualities. This selective approach ensures that we avoid a mechanical or formulaic selection process, honouring the creativity and uniqueness of each submission.
We will consider editorial proposals only from submissions that truly stand out among the many we receive. Our commitment to quality means we do not support mediocre photography or projects that lack creativity and vision. Editing costs for projects that are recognised as worthy will range from €100 to €150, reflecting the high standards we maintain in all our endeavours. Authors will receive two PDFs — one in low resolution and one in high resolution for printing — along with a release in our on-demand catalogue.
By adhering to strict criteria and supporting only the most exceptional works, we aim to foster a vibrant community of artists and promote photography that genuinely matters. We look forward to your contributions and collaboration in this exciting endeavour!
– Batsceba Hardy
Our ProgresFestival website is a digital magazine where you can discover a plethora of news.
We need your help, in order that PPH can continue producing the magazines and books.
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Progressive Street was realised by Batsceba Hardy through a passion for street photography, originating from roots on DeviantArt. It began as a Facebook group in early 2017 with the involvement of Robert Bannister, Michael Kennedy, and Fabio Balestra, and has taken its current form since the start of 2018.
Photographers retain all copyrights to their photographs