BROAD_STREET_IN_FLUX-2026-05-10
Two photographers. One street. One day. Both move north to south across the entire spine of Philadelphia, documenting the city in real time from two different vantage points. Every photograph contains the exact date, time, and GPS coordinates of the moment it was made. The workflow collapses the distance between seeing, photographing, mapping, publishing, and archiving.
Generator
Download the exact HTML generator used to build this archive.
DOWNLOAD FLUX GENERATORBroad Street in Flux — Archive Generator
The Broad Street in Flux project was built using a custom HTML-based FLUX archive generator.
Instead of manually building webpages, layouts, maps, and publications by hand, the generator automatically assembled the project from the original photographs and metadata.
The system was designed around a simple idea:
Photograph first. Publish immediately.
What the Generator Does
The generator automatically:
- reads the JPEG files
- extracts metadata
- builds the archive structure
- generates the timeline
- creates the image grid
- organizes the project chronologically
- links photographs to map locations
- builds downloadable publications
- creates a responsive archive website
The goal is to eliminate unnecessary friction between photographing and publishing.
Why This Matters
Most photography projects involve:
- complicated editing workflows
- manual website building
- layout software
- endless file organization
- slow publishing pipelines
FLUX approaches publishing differently.
The system is designed so the archive itself becomes alive and continuously updateable.
Instead of treating photography as isolated masterpieces, the archive becomes:
- a visual diary
- a living document
- a chronological record of movement through the world
Open Process
The generator itself is part of the project.
Rather than hiding the workflow, FLUX embraces transparency, reproducibility, and open systems.
The exact generator used to build the Broad Street in Flux archive is available below.
OPEN FLUX GENERATOR DOWNLOAD FLUX GENERATORBroad Street — In Flux Documentation
project notes-
Broad Street — In Flux
One-Day Documentary Execution Plan
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Two photographers.
One street.
One day.
Both photographers move north to south across the entire spine of Philadelphia, documenting the city in real time from two different realities.
The final work becomes:
- A zine
- A geospatial map
- A digital archive
- A physical archival object
- A reproducible documentary system
The Core Idea
The goal is not simply to make “good photographs.”
The goal is to create a complete document of a city in flux.
This project combines:
- Street photography
- GPS metadata
- Automated publishing
- Mapping
- Archival systems
- DIY zine culture
- Open-source distribution
Every photograph contains:
- The exact date
- The exact time
- The exact GPS coordinates
- The exact location
- The photographer’s name
The workflow collapses the distance between:
Seeing → Photographing → Mapping → Publishing → ArchivingThe entire project is designed to function almost automatically.
Philosophy Behind The System
The system removes:
- Decision fatigue
- Gear obsession
- Editing paralysis
- Publishing delays
- Organizational chaos
Everything is standardized.
One camera.
One aesthetic.
One orientation.
One workflow.
One day.
No RAW.
No color grading.
No endless Lightroom sessions.
No overthinking.
Just walk and see.
Core Shooting Rules (Non-Negotiable)
Horizontal Photos Only
Always shoot landscape orientation.
No vertical photos.
This keeps:
- sequencing clean
- layouts consistent
- zine assembly effortless
- visual rhythm cohesive
Small JPEG Only
No RAW.
No large JPEG.
Use small JPEG files only.
Benefits:
- Faster transfers
- Faster automation
- Faster sequencing
- Smaller archives
- Easier long-term storage
- Faster printing
- More fluid shooting experience
Camera Setup
Ricoh GR IV Monochrome Settings
Image Control:
High Contrast B&W
Enter the following settings:
High/Low Key: -2
Contrast: +4
Highlight Contrast: -4
Shadow Contrast: 0
Sharpness: +4
Shading: +4
Clarity: +4
Grain: On
Grain Size: 2
Toning: OffGR World GPS Workflow (IMPORTANT)
This is the critical part of the project.
The Ricoh GR World app successfully embeds GPS location data directly into the image metadata.
This allows the backend automation system to generate:
- captions
- addresses
- CSV files
- maps
- zines
automatically.
Ricoh GR World Setup
On Camera
Go to:
Menu → Wrench Icon → Wireless CommunicationEnable:
Wireless LAN → ON
Action Mode → ON
Pairing → Execute Pairing
Smartphone Link with Store Location Info → ONOn iPhone
Open:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → GR WorldEnable:
Allow Location Access → Always
Precise Location → ONInside GR World App
Open:
App SettingsSet:
Background Location Information Transmission → No Time Limit
Location Information Transmission Frequency → HighConfirming GPS Is Working
You should see:
- the camera connected
- the satellite icon active
- the blue iPhone location arrow active
Test with 1–2 photographs before the actual walk.
The system was successfully tested while:
- turning the camera on and off
- walking through Philadelphia
- sleeping/waking the phone
The GPS data remained accurate.
Folder Structure
Create this exact folder on desktop:
BroadStreet_InFluxInside:
BroadStreet_InFlux/
├── dante/
│ └── photos/
├── dylan/
│ └── photos/
└── output/After the walk:
- Dante drags his photos into:
dante/photos- Dylan drags his photos into:
dylan/photosThe Automation System
After importing the photographs, a single terminal command is executed.
The script automatically:
- reads GPS metadata
- extracts longitude + latitude
- converts coordinates into real addresses
- associates photographer names
- creates captions
- generates a CSV
- generates a print-ready zine PDF
automatically.
What The Script Outputs
Inside:
output/The script creates:
broad-street-in-flux-google-my-maps.csv
broad-street-in-flux-captioned-zine.pdfCaption Structure
Every image is automatically captioned with:
Date
Time
Full Address
Photographer NameExample:
2026:05:09 14:32:10
1549 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dante SisofoThe long institutional-style metadata actually strengthens the archival feeling of the work.
The Walk
Meet Time
Saturday — 7:00 AM
Meet at Dante’s place.
Before Leaving
Both photographers:
- confirm camera settings
- confirm monochrome recipe
- confirm GPS recording
- confirm horizontal-only shooting
- test 1–2 images
Keep setup time tight:
10–15 minutes maximumThen leave immediately.
Broad Street Official Route
Northern Terminus
Cheltenham AvenueBoundary between Philadelphia and Cheltenham Township.
Southern Terminus
Philadelphia Navy YardDistance
Approximate total walk:
10.5–11 milesEstimated walking time:
3.5–4 hours minimumnot including photographing.
Shooting Methodology
Dante photographs one side of Broad Street.
Dylan photographs the opposite side.
Rules:
- Keep moving
- Do not double back
- Minimal crossing
- Photograph instinctively
- Respond to light and movement
Focus on:
- architecture
- gesture
- shadows
- signage
- discarded objects
- texture
- rhythm
- windows
- humanity
- atmosphere
- transition
- change in real time
Influences
Eugene Atget
Documentary recording of the city.
Systematic visual preservation.
Daido Moriyama
Instinct.
Ambiguity.
Movement.
Raw visual energy.
Think:
Atget documentation
combined with
Moriyama instinctCreating The Map
After the script generates the CSV:
Step 1
Upload all photos into a Google Photos album.
Step 2
Open:
Google My MapsCreate a new map.
Step 3
Import:
broad-street-in-flux-google-my-maps.csvUse:
Latitude
Longitude
for marker placement.
Step 4
Import the Google Photos album into the map.
The photos now become spatially attached to the exact locations they were photographed.
The city becomes navigable through photographs.
The Zine
The script automatically generates:
broad-street-in-flux-captioned-zine.pdfEach page contains:
- One photograph
- Full caption underneath
- Photographer attribution
Print Settings
Paper Size → 8.5 × 11
Orientation → Landscape
Double-Sided → ON
Flip On Short Edge → YES
Assembly Method
Simple DIY construction.
Stack sheets.
Two staples on left side.
The object should feel:
- temporary
- reproducible
- distributable
- archival
- democratic
Open-Source Distribution
The project is intentionally designed so that anybody can reproduce the zine instantly.
A library, school, institution, or individual only needs:
- the PDF
- a printer
- paper
- staples
This allows the work to circulate freely and function as a public document.
Final Outputs
Physical
- Printed zine
- Archival print stack
- Institutional archive box
Digital
- Google My Map
- CSV metadata archive
- Full-resolution JPEG archive
- Zine PDF
- Workflow documentation
- Behind-the-scenes video
Archival Edition (Library Version)
Includes
1. Loose Photograph Stack
150–300 photographs.
Unbound.
Chronological.
DIY aesthetic embraced.
2. Zine
The distilled sequence.
Acts as the entry point into the archive.
3. USB Drive
Contains:
- JPEG files
- CSV
- map data
- zine PDF
- BTS video
- workflow documentation
- flip-through video
4. Documentation Sheet
Explains:
- concept
- workflow
- methodology
- automation system
- map process
- publishing process
5. Optional Map Print
Static printed map or QR code linking to the live map.
Institutional Framing
This project functions not only as a photobook, but as a reproducible methodology for recording the city in flux.
It combines:
- photography
- spatial data
- automation
- mapping
- publishing
- archival practice
into one unified documentary system.
The work becomes:
- a visual record
- a geographic record
- a temporal record
- a procedural record
of Philadelphia on a single day.
Final Mental Model
Shoot
→ Import
→ GPS Extraction
→ CSV
→ Map
→ PDF
→ Print
→ Staple
→ Archive
→ ShareEverything collapses into one fluid process.
No friction.
No backlog.
No endless editing.
Just walk and see.
