Cheating on film
Besides the look of film, I also like how a classic camera feels. Not a lot of plastic, manual controls and things just fall in place. Well as of the past few months I feel like I am cheating on my film cameras. I become…
Month: June 2014
Too many “How To’s”. Not enough “Why’s”
Personally I think that the photography world is filled with too many blog posts that explain “how to”. Yes a how to is an important part of learning your camera, developing, your software and using gear, but shouldn’t there be more. Why should I use…
Marketing
Ask yourself, what is the difference between a famous photographer and an unknown one? 15 years ago did you know who Vivan Maier was? Why had you never heard of this now famous photographer? It is all about marketing. The difference between a famous photographer…
Anticipation
One of the greatest skills for a street photographer is the ability to anticipate. Picking out a stage, knowing who the players are and how the scene will unfold is crucial to capturing exactly what you envisioned. For this photo in the old part of…