Umbrellas. Everywhere. You can usually purchase an umbrella within 80 metres of wherever you are in Tokyo! They are cheap and readily available to save you from any unexpected cloud burst. They are uniformly clear – and people tend to hold them quite low, looking through the transparent, weather resistant plastic, to see where they […]
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Creative Brief – Japan! Part One
September 10, 2017 
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Third time lucky? I am lucky enough to be off to Japan for a third trip soon. Reviewing past images of Japan will be a key part of my preparation for the upcoming shoot extgravaganza. I have not been shooting a lot for the last twelve months or so. Part of the preparation will have […]
Continue reading Seven Thoughts on Seven Images – Part Three
June 13, 2017 0 Comments
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 […]
Continue reading Seven Thoughts on Seven Images – Part Two
May 31, 2017 0 Comments
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 Print Your Work – Join an Exhibition
March 12, 2017 0 Comments
Photographs need to be printed to live and breathe. In the current world of pixels, screens, and social media, it is easy to forget this. Printing a photograph changes the way I feel about it. Exhibitions are a fantastically rewarding way to achieve this. Entering an exhibition gives you compelling deadlines and commitments you have […]
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 Leica M7 and Summarit-M 35mm f/2.4 ASPH Lens Review
January 2, 2017 2 Comments
The camera that legends used – Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Garry Winogrand… Leica Cameras are mostly an object of lust for most photographers Here are my thoughts on a second hand Leica M7 body and 35mm lens combo for street photography. Firstly, let’s talk about the Body. Everything is beautiful. I understand now where Apple […]
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 I’m Big in Japan – The MSP Guide to Street Photography in Tokyo Part Three
October 23, 2016 2 Comments
Only a single quick tip today… I have pulled together key survival phrases and words into DL format ready for my Midori Traveller’s Notebook for Japan. You can download the file at the link below! nihongo-japanese-language-cheat-sheets-for-midori-travellers-notebook You can find out more about Midori Notebooks here – they are pretty cool photography accessories… Part One […]
Continue reading I’m Big in Japan – The MSP Guide to Street Photography in Tokyo Part Two
October 16, 2016 2 Comments
Japan is full of delightful quirks and eccentricities. With an upcoming trip on the horizon, I thought I would add a few more random, hard-won tips! 11. Learn Some Language. No matter where I go in the world, learning some useful, polite phrases seem to unlock doors. Just having a try at saying “please” and “thank […]
Continue reading Things I Learned (and loved) Shooting New York City at Night – Part Three…
October 15, 2016 2 Comments
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 reading Things I Learned (and loved) Shooting New York City at Night – Part Two…
October 8, 2016 2 Comments
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 reading Things I Learned (and loved) Shooting New York City at Night – Part One…
October 5, 2016 4 Comments
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 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 Sydney Street Photography – Some things I learnt shooting a compact digital!
June 18, 2016 3 Comments
Well, it turns out that Sydney is a pretty photogenic place! Who would have thought it? I popped up to Sydney this week on a short break from work for 3 nights. I needed a fresh place to see and photograph. Travelling to new places is a powerful way to challenge your approach, thinking, and […]
Continue reading July Street Photography Luncheon…
June 13, 2016 0 Comments
Event details are here : https://www.facebook.com/events/1560146464279495/ Come along and meet some other (mostly!) Melbourne based street photographers. June’s Lunch was quite a good afternoon, so we thought we would do it again. Bring your camera, some stories, and some pocket money for lunch and refreshments! See you on Saturday 15th July at Midday at Loop […]
Continue reading Meet at Loop Rooftop Bar
June 12, 2016 3 Comments
Thanks to the crew that came along to the Rooftop Bar yesterday! We had a great afternoon sharing street photography stories and talking gear. It would seem a luncheon is a little easier to get to than breakfast… It was great to meet a few people that I have either followed or discussed stuff with […]
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 Panoramarama – Hasselblad Xpan Camera Review
May 22, 2016 1 Comment
The Xpan is the most expensive toy camera ever made! The Xpan is a panoramic format 35mm film camera. A standard 35mm frame is 24mm high x 36mm wide. The Xpan frame is 24mm high x 65mm wide, a little bit less than twice as wide as a standard frame. You can switch between standard […]
Continue reading Featured Street Photographer – Hudson Hilliard
May 22, 2016 0 Comments
We glance at those small moments, but then they’re gone and you think nothing more of them. But when you capture them (especially with film, in my case) you get a small glimpse into someone’s norm, the routine of their life. Why Street Photography? The reason I have such a draw to street photography is […]
Continue reading Featured Street Photographer – Joseph Chow
May 7, 2016 1 Comment
“I started by just shooting random things in the city. Just because. I didn’t really “know” about street photography until a few years ago when I suddenly found this stuff on the “internet”. Now I’m engrossed in it.” Joseph Chow is our next featured street photographer. Let’s hear what he has to say! Why Street […]
Continue reading Featured Street Photographer – Mathew Mangnall
April 17, 2016 0 Comments
Mathew is a passionate monochromatic photographer, capturing images of Sydney on his way to and from graveyard shift work. Mathew is passionate about promoting his love of street photography on his web and facebook sites. Why Street Photography I struggled for a long time with what style of photography to start with. I had my mind […]
Continue reading Featured Street Photographer – Joe Jongue
April 17, 2016 0 Comments
“Best of all, [Street Photography] starts the moment you step out the front door…” My favourite quote from our next photographer, Joe Jongue. Why Street Photography? Street Photography to me is the capture of humanity and culture in its rawest form. It is unique in that no two shots will ever be the same, so every […]
Continue reading Featured Street Photographer – Mike Reed
April 10, 2016 1 Comment
Why Street Photography? As a kid I always loved to wander with foot and mind, the back streets, lanes and places. My father was a kind of ‘rag and bone’ man. Thus I am a flâneur, a collector of junk, detritus, books, photographs. A camera was something I could use easily use and carry as […]
Continue reading Meeting Other Photographers
April 9, 2016 1 Comment
Need some inspiration or want to learn some new approaches to your photography? Then meet with a few peeps for coffee or a beer! It has been some time since I actually sat down with people who share a passion for street photography. Emailing and participating online is just not the same as actually sitting […]
Continue reading Featured Street Photographer – Peter Waters
April 3, 2016 0 Comments
Peter on his Leica : “In camera speak it says “I’m the camera of Cartier-Bresson, Eggleston, Winogrand, Capa, Arbus and built to take photos of significance – make it meaningful and don’t f*** it up”. Welcome to another jam packed edition of MSP’s “Featured Street Photographer”. Hmmm, maybe I need a more catchy title for the series? […]
Continue reading Featured Street Photographer – Steele McWilliams
April 2, 2016 0 Comments
Next up is Steele McWilliams, a Melbourne based photographer focused on still life photography and documenting the everyday occurrences of life… Steele has great taste in cameras and beer. How about his images? Why Street Photography? It’s a thrill going out and not knowing what I might capture. I could go out and capture the fast paced […]
Continue reading Featured Street Photographer – Nathan Larkin
April 1, 2016 1 Comment
You can find Nathan on the interwebs here : http://nathan-larkin.format.com/home Why Street Photography? I love the street.. I can tell the story I see, or I can make up something over the course of a day or so. I walk around in my own little world thinking about the stories people may or may not […]
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