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Author Archives: Chris Athanasiadis
Time
Since I got started late in photography, I’ve always felt I need to work much harder than others to catch up. But in reality, all I got is time.
In Pursuit of Clout
The most addictive drug.
Ricoh GRiii Durability
Took my GRiii out yesterday. I haven’t used it much because it’s a delicate flower. It’s my fourth one. The previous three and a GRiiix have all been returned because the lens motor gets sticky when turning the camera off. No problems with my current one until yesterday. The motor started acting up. Five forContinue reading “Ricoh GRiii Durability”
Old Photography
I looked through some photos I took almost 20 years ago. I wish at that moment, I’d realized what a gift and curse photography was. I did photography back then only for special occasions. I was really bad. Looking through the old photos, I can’t find one I like. They are just memories. That probablyContinue reading “Old Photography”
Just Feel Something
That’s why you make photos, hold hands, laugh, cry and think. If you feel just a little bit of something whenever go out for a photo walk, then you’ve accomplished your goal. This is my default answer from now on if someone asks me why I do street photography. I just want to feel somethingContinue reading “Just Feel Something”
Fear of Mediocrity
I was watching the new Paulie B video where he’s doing a Q & A. One of the questions was “How do you overcome the fear of photographing strangers up close.” NYC street photographer Chris Voss answered it perfectly. The fear of mediocrity at something he loves is more scary that photographing strangers. Ya know,Continue reading “Fear of Mediocrity”
Bangers
If you refer to your photos as bangers, you’ve been influenced to the point of no return.
Hey Dante, Keep It Up
If you’re reading this Mr. Sisofo, keep it going man. With a world of well manicured content, loving your candid takes. Wish more people were doing things like you in the photo world. Always entertaining to watch.
Gear Reviews
I’m guilty of gear lust myself but I’m pretty sure it’s ruined photography for a lot of people. Constantly chasing the dream, thinking it will make you better. Most of the influential photography channels are centered around gear. Average at best photographers who create images that play well on the algorithm. It’s influenced an entireContinue reading “Gear Reviews”
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