Progressive Street

“Progressive Publishing House (PPH)” is a dynamic new venture dedicated to contemporary photography. We represent a talented team of photographers from around the world, and we are excited to offer you the opportunity to purchase print versions through our on-demand printing partner, Peecho.

Our books are designed to showcase documentary photographers who focus on photojournalism, social issues, street life, travel, and more, all with enthusiasm and thoughtful sensitivity. Our mission is to document the globe's incredible variety, capturing its ugliness and beauty.

We also feature a new photo-art magazine, "Out of Bounds," along with a series of photo-art books celebrating creativity. One of our highlights is “Where We Come From,” a collection dedicated to our members, sharing our stories and origins. Additionally, we offer a small book series titled "Short Stories or Poems," each accompanied by captivating photographs. Don’t miss this chance to see the world through the eyes of both experienced photographers and passionate amateurs. Our work presents a fresh, vibrant, and professional perspective.

After years of providing free access to our magazines and books, we have decided to start charging for them. If you would like to access the PDFs, we kindly request a donation of 5 euros for a single issue or 40 euros for a full year. Our PDF’s books are available for 8 euros. The funds will help cover website maintenance and provide minimal compensation for the professional graphic work necessary for producing our books and magazines.

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Progressive Street was founded by Batsceba Hardy out of a passion for street photography, drawing inspiration from the DeviantArt community. It began as a group on Facebook in early 2017 with contributions from Robert Bannister, Michael Kennedy, and Fabio Balestra. By early 2018, it had evolved into its current form. Some members have left, while others have joined. Here is our current staff:

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FIELD REPORTERS

Progressive-Street is a "gang" of international photographers looking at the other side, yes,  but in this world.

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. 

We are a look at the Globalized World. We show the effects of globalization. Photography as ethnography, our ethos is an anthropological, sociological, 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.

STREET – DOCUMENTARY – PHOTOJOURNALISM – NARRATIVE - ART

Progressive-Street is an international community of street photographers and photo reporters that mix the art of photography in a multi-faced way to document the effects of globalization through their lenses.

We are focus on the ethnical, social and cultural events across the globe - thanks to our net of high-class photographers that cover areas from big cities to the smallest towns, sharing the places and stories of people that cover endless cultures in this pageant of humanity.

Our photographers are chosen based on their authentic feelings, ethical behavior, identity, and quality of work, which grants us our strength as an independent organization.

Progressive-Street  is a photography gang dedicated to the visual narrative of the street. 

We go to the street for images that resonate with compelling insights of the human condition.

We seek images that reflect truths without the slick professionalism of the photojournalist.

We strive for an authenticity that is uncompromised and yet aesthetically beautiful.

We respect tradition but are not afraid of the currents of change. We are truly international in both our background and in our purpose.

We are Progressive-Street.

“the spirit of the street "runs strong in our veins"

Our objective is to show everyday life, real life, without seeking the exceptional and without wanting purely to surprise. Today reality has become as complex as it has ever been in history. On the contrary, far from presenting reality, many photographs today are disconnected, presenting the everyday in the language of advertising or seemingly narcissistic acts. With our reporting and initiatives, we try to make people think, and think about what they are seeing; opening a new window into the scene, and maybe also showing something that people cannot see. We’re talking about small gestures caught in the most diverse situations, making people wonder what lies behind them. Photographs that remain photographs and not processed computer graphics. Narrative photographs, not just great scoops. Each of these is accompanied by precise texts to identify the places, the people, and the occasion.

“We would like to leave a sincere testimony, like the monks of the Middle Ages, without the blackmail of money and the homologation of consumerism.”

 Members and guests of Progressive Street reside in all four corners of the world, and our professional standards are literally focused on all aspects of life, culture and politics -  from New York City to Seoul, from Kolkata to Tel Aviv, London, Berlin, Istanbul, Paris, Melbourne, Buenos Aires, Milano, and to the smallest town.

 We reach a global audience thanks to Progressive-Street’s use of mainstream social platforms. And now we have our own site where one can find cutting-edge photo-features and articles, plus incisive biographies of the photographers, personal galleries, and how to subscribe to our magazine. Our strength consists in our numbers. We are many, yet connected through the virtual network. We are increasing every day, and continue to share the same ideals.

“We hope more and more people decide to stop this crazy online sharing of thousands of images and search for people in real life, galleries, and their social circle.”

“Attach a photo to a wall! Perhaps the small audience is the quality audience.“

The key difference between what our network offers and what others provide is that our motives are not driven by profit; instead, we are guided by our ideals. We do not adhere to strict rules but instead foster a collaborative spirit. In a world consumed by the pursuit of success and financial gain, we strive to be a peaceful island committed to our values.

We are confident that we are moving in the right direction and that there is a receptive audience for our vision and talent. On our website, you can explore our work, magazines, and books, as well as the profiles of each member of our agency. Our activities are self-financed, and no one receives a profit from them.

We seek sponsors who share our philosophy and can help us continue along this path, beyond the limits of self-funding.

I would like to present our project: to open more galleries around the world where we can showcase real life through virtual means, distinct from the usual media.

Batsceba Hardy