Author Archives: Chris Athanasiadis
Weekly 10 – January 25, 2026
Keep It Stupid Simple
This is the cheat code to photography and life in general. No need to over complicate things. Nobody cares about your blurry background. They want to feel something from a photo. The settings don’t matter. Shooting in P Mode is the way. More focused on taking the photo, less fiddling with the controls. 10k stepsContinue reading “Keep It Stupid Simple”
Weekly 10 – January 18, 2026
Weekly 10 – January 11, 2026
Is a Zoom a Valid Street Lens?
I’ve tried a zoom a few times shooting street and it never works out. I get caught zooming instead of moving my feet and never know exactly what I’m doing. Also zooms are just too big and clunky. Well I’ve been rocking out the Sony 28-60 on my A9 and really enjoying it. It’s suchContinue reading “Is a Zoom a Valid Street Lens?”
The Sun Is Back
We are sun dependent here in southern California. After a good two week stretch with two atmospheric rivers bringing a lot of rain and no sun, we are back. Feels great. My photos rely on the sun. I have very few photos I like in dull lighting.
Weekly 10 – January 4, 2026
So Much For 2026 Aspirations
Ya, that was quick. Was messing around in Lightroom and the post processing just looked better in color. Shooting in B/W all year is already over.
Nature Calls On The Sand
While at Santa Monica beach earlier I was hanging out watching the beautiful waves. I glanced over and saw a homeless guy with a shovel digging a hole in the sand. I thought how preperard this guy is. He grabbed a blanket and I assumed he was going to lay the blanket over the freshlyContinue reading “Nature Calls On The Sand”
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