Don’t be afraid of the rain. Never spend so much on a camera for street photography that bothers you if it gets wet. Rain brings out a whole new side of the city and the people within. This particular day was a rather fruitful with this image (and another which will be coming) appearing on […]
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Seven Thoughts on Seven Images – Part Two
May 31, 2017 
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New techniques, new film, and new locations can help you find new pathways to creative images. Most of my images feature people against cityscape backgrounds. This image was taken back in July 2007 – I was still a relatively young buck still! I had been shooting for some time with digital whilst still in the USA – […]
Continue reading Seven Thoughts on Seven Images – Part One
May 28, 2017 2 Comments
The outfits of the girls in this image helps imagine the original old world charm that Flinders St Station must have had in it’s glory days. It was a very different day out for me, shooting with another photographer, Matt, who has featured before on this blog. I am a pretty solitary beast when out with a […]
Continue reading The Missed Shot
February 19, 2017 0 Comments
Initially, I thought I had messed up this shot entirely – but have come to kind of like it after a day of consideration. I have been focusing on a couple of key techniques lately reduce : look for simpler compositions that have less clutter isolate : make sure the subject in each image is […]
Continue reading Walk Slower – Could It Get Any More Genius?
December 29, 2016 4 Comments
The Genius Realisation : Walking quickly reduces and compresses the timeline for going through the decision making process. There is a decision making process I go through every time a potential subject pops up on my radar as I am walking through the city. I am not sure if it is the same for most […]
Continue reading Featured Street Photographer – Jackson Thomas
December 28, 2016 1 Comment
“I think people always get the tip of “just go shoot” or “shoot shoot shoot” but don’t actually stop to think that knowledge is power and having knowledge gives you different ideas creatively in my opinion.” My favourite quote from our next photographer, Jackson Thomas. Why Street Photography? I built a love for street photography […]
Continue reading If you say “no” often enough…
December 26, 2016 0 Comments
Ever stop and realise that you haven’t seen someone you would normally call a “friend” for a long time. Suddenly, the realisation crashes into you that you have completely lost track of what they are doing and where they are at. They are not really a friend anymore, just somebody you used to know. Usually, it […]
Continue reading Melbourne Street Photography Meetup Sat 16th July!
July 6, 2016 0 Comments
Melbourne Street Photographers Luncheon at Loop Rooftop Bar July 16, 2016 at 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm LOOP Project Space & Bar, 23 Meyers Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Come along for a light luncheon and refreshments at The Loop Rooftop Bar. Talk street photography, gear, and whatever. Bring your camera. https://www.facebook.com/events/1560146464279495/
Continue reading I signed up for an online Udemy course…
May 28, 2016 3 Comments
I have been a long time fan of Thomas Leuthard, a street photographer based in Switzerland. I love photographers who are also able to share how they get to the final image. Understanding the thought process and techniques someone else uses is invaluable in developing your own skills. I often read and look at other […]
Continue reading Featured Street Photographer – Ed Worthington
March 27, 2016 2 Comments
Welcome to the first of a new series of featured Street Photographers. First up is Ed Worthington – a street photographer with Sideshow Bob feet… Why Street Photography? I wrote a blog entry about this not too long ago and the two main points I made were to do with the human condition itself and […]
Continue reading Free Ebook Download #2 – 2015 Melbourne Street Photography Article Archive!
March 25, 2016 0 Comments
I have published all the articles from MSP in 2015 in a nice PDF book, suitable for reading at your leisure. Please feel free to share with anyone interested in Street Photography. Here is the link : Melbourne Street Photography 2015 Oh, and here is the link to the 2014 Articles : Melbourne Street Photography […]
Continue reading Featured Street Photographer #5 – Michael Zikaras
October 28, 2015 0 Comments
Michael has a very distinctive style, featuring strong use of colours, combined with light and shade. Many street photographers tend towards featuring black and white monochromatic images. Michael is the exception to the rule. His images make me want to pick up a roll of soon – to – expire Portra 400 and get out […]
Continue reading Featured Street Photographer #3 – Carmelina Pascoe
October 25, 2015 0 Comments
Next up is Carmelina Pascoe, a talented Melbourne based photographer who is also about to spend some serious time in a very photogenic New York City. Can’t wait to see what she shoots there! Carmelina’s site and instagram feed are all exceptionally well curated, which makes them exciting and inspiring to visit. Carmelina is on the interwebs […]
Continue reading Some Melbourne Street Images
October 19, 2015 0 Comments
Some images taken over the last two weeks in Melbourne. I don’t post a lot of my own images here, as the whole social media cycle of feeling the need to shoot / post, shoot / post, shoot / post, was becoming a real chore. But hey, I like doing the less expected thing sometimes… […]
Continue reading Notebook Project – Discarded Objects – Post Review
September 20, 2015 0 Comments
Packed the Nikon F100 with a macro lens and headed into the city to see if I could capture “discarded objects” as a theme. It was a lot harder than I thought it would be. My ability to notice detail is quite limited. Combine this with a lack of patience, and you have some serious […]
Continue reading Ballarat International Foto Biennale 2015 Visit & Is HDR Just a Distraction?
September 6, 2015 1 Comment
Jumped in the Dodge with a couple of mates, Mrs Melbourne Street Photography, and a camera yesterday and headed off to Ballarat for BIFB 2015. The BIFB is a regular on the photography calendar and is always worth a visit. So, is it worth the visit? For me, no. For you? Maybe. There was a […]
Continue reading Structuring a Weekend Session
July 27, 2015 7 Comments
No matter how “arty” an interest is, disciplined regular practice is the best path to enjoyment. Developing and getting progressively better at something is rewarding – whether it be gardening, knitting or something like photography! There are plenty of people who take lots of photos – and happy to get the same results time and time again. […]
Continue reading Glenferrie Station
July 15, 2015 0 Comments
Glenferrie Station is a surprising location, nestled amongst our quieter, inner city. A short train ride from the CBD, it’s various nooks and alleys are complex and worth exploring. The entire station can be scouted and shot in less than a half hour if you are keen to pop the shutter and then enjoy one […]
Continue reading Overcoming Low Points in the Creative Cycle : First Try
July 15, 2015 1 Comment
Pulling negatives off the developing reels, squeegeeing, drying, and then scanning. The best part of the week is when the image that appears on the monitor is one you love. The images on my monitor have not been particularly inspiring for me lately. When things seem the same each and every week, then you have […]
Continue reading Working on Story Telling
May 31, 2015 2 Comments
What does “story telling”mean in street photography? Defining “story telling” in a way that is relevant to street photography is not completely obvious to me yet – it will take me some time to develop a clear style or techniques to help. The first few steps seem to be about bringing multiple planes of subjects into […]
Continue reading Square , Landscape, and Storytelling…
May 24, 2015 10 Comments
I am wrestling on which way to go with this image – square or regular landscape format? Normally, I try to keep cropping to a minimum to ensure I consider composition more actively at the time of taking the shot, rather than just mindlessly popping away, knowing I can crop everything later. Composing with the […]
Continue reading Distracted by the Faces
May 11, 2015 4 Comments
Walking around the city at 6.30am on a Saturday morning is always going to encourage creative epiphanies. Combining a spartan-like early start and caffeine led to the inevitable questions of creative growth and purpose. Have my images been improving? People are my favourite subject for street photography. Capturing a single moment of people’s lives as […]
Continue reading Selfie Respect – Part Two
April 12, 2015 0 Comments
After exploring self portraiture some months back, I had a short crack at it again on recent visits to Hong Kong and Radelaide. I didn’t agonise over it, just popped the camera on a selfie stick or on a flat surface and chucked the timer on. Or, looked for my reflection somewhere… Here is the […]
Continue reading Hong Kong Analogue Camera Trail – Filme
April 4, 2015 1 Comment
Filme is very much a passion shop, where the owner is an account by day and film photographer by night! Sounds kinda like some sort of super hero. CC runs her accounting business out of the shop which helps keep her dream alive. Ya gotta make sure the bills get paid after all. http://www.thefilme.com/ A […]
Continue reading Film Never Die – Melbourne’s Polaroid Heart
March 7, 2015 2 Comments
Film Never Die is a stronghold for instant and film photography, situated in a little Carlton back alley. I met Hing Hshen some years ago at a Melbourne Silver Mine meetup, and loved his Polaroid cameras. Hing is a big part of sharing both the film and polaroid culture throughout Melbourne and the World! To get […]
Continue reading Project : Pablo Picasso’s “The Bull” – Part One
February 10, 2015 6 Comments
Everyone needs to continuously make a commitment to conscious learning, or else the spark inside atrophies rapidly. Too much TV, social media, or gaming can dull anyone’s edge. Be more interesting – stop consuming content and start creating it! (although reading this blog is definitely a “continue” and not a “stop”!) “I guess it comes […]
Continue reading Compact Cameras – Undiscovered Brilliance
February 8, 2015 4 Comments
Until you discover compact film cameras, you will never know what you are missing! I recently went out with a couple of old favourites, the Nikon 35ti and Ricoh GR1v… You can read more about these cameras here : Ricoh GR1v Nikon 35ti Compact 35mm Cameras There are plenty of others I would love to […]
Continue reading Shot in the Heart of Melbourne
February 8, 2015 0 Comments
There is a vibrant street photography community in Melbourne. The guys at SITHOM have their annual exhibition coming up and it looks great! Where: Victorian Artists Society 430 Albert Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002 When: Thursday, 19 – Monday, 30 March, 2015 Weekdays: 10am – 4pm Weekends: 1pm – 4pm Opening Event: 7pm, Friday, 20 […]
Continue reading How to lead a more interesting life through Street Photography… First Timer Primer
January 25, 2015 2 Comments
Things you hear when people are thinking about starting out in street photography… “What book should I read or class should I do?” “Where should I go?” “What is the best camera / bag / lens / etc?” “What do I do if someone approaches me after taking their photo?” The most important response to […]
Continue reading Contrasting Time
January 23, 2015 0 Comments
Having some “go to” locations when you are down on inspiration is a critical tool for any street photographer. Taken in Centre Place – you can read more about the location here – a place I often go to when in need of some easy pickins’… The lens was medium format 80mm, and relatively slow […]
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