Here are some more thoughts on Street Photography after dark… Black Sky When you shoot something brightly illuminated against the night sky, it can turn out like a black curtain. The image above is the sign from the deli where the famous scene from Harry Met Sally was shot – the one where she fakes […]
Continue readingThings I Learned (and loved) Shooting New York City at Night – Part Two…
Here are some more thoughts on Street Photography after dark… Work the Windows Night provides some fantastic framing opportunities – the contrast between the dark of night and brightly illuminated windows is pretty, and nuanced with the inclusion of reflections on the glass. The reflections on this window are subtle, almost like fireflies drifting across […]
Continue readingThings I Learned (and loved) Shooting New York City at Night – Part One…
New York City is a place full of images waiting to happen at night. Here are some images along with some thoughts and learnings from a pilgrimage I made a few years ago to the Big Apple! My shoulder still aches just looking at the images. For this particular trip I hulked around NYC with […]
Continue readingNotebook Project – Discarded Objects
Without a plan to succeed and do things, nothing will get done. Just thinking about photography is not going to improve your skills or eye. I have been keeping a diary of ideas to help me when I am looking for inspiration and a reason to walk out the front door and into the world […]
Continue readingFree Open Source Street Photography Course
Eric Kim is a great source of inspiration for street photographers. He sets a great example by bringing a disciplined approach to learning and the creative process. He has brought together a whole bunch of his great content into a structured Street Photography course. You can find the course here : Free Open-Source Online Street […]
Continue readingBusy Places – Buildling Your Skills
Busy Places Busy places are full of busy people all moving in different directions with different purposes. Their minds are wholly engaged with their own affairs and missions. Whether in a group or by themselves, their main priority is whatever it is that they are doing. Their default is to not even notice you, unless […]
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