Would you rather go to the lumber store, buy some cherry wood, finish it and hang the shelves on your wall or buy a premade system from Ikea that takes 30 minutes to put together? Would you rather unclog your own toilet, or call a plumber. Change your oil or take it to Jiffy Lube.Continue reading “Shooting Film For the Handyman”
Author Archives: Chris Athanasiadis
The Ghost Of Venice
I met a nice and interesting person today. Named the “Ghost of Venice.” From Georgia born in 1945 but living in Venice for the last 40 years. He was walking down the beach towards the Santa Monica Pier in a Speedo carrying some tote bags. He had a very long white beard. I knew instantlyContinue reading “The Ghost Of Venice”
Photography Is More Than Production
Don’t look at your process as a conveyor belt. We aren’t on the factory line churning out work. I value having fun and the experience of photography more than the photos. Give me a five minute chat with a stranger over a good photo. Or better yet the chat and photo. Humans are social beings.Continue reading “Photography Is More Than Production”
Political Donations
I gave Obama a few dollars back in 2008. Like a lot of people, I was sucked into the entire spectacle. I knew very little about politics. But the hype around Obama has been unsurpassed, even by Trump. To this day, I still get emails from the DNC asking me to donate money. 15 yearsContinue reading “Political Donations”
Never Say Never
Turns out this trope turned out true for me. It will probably be true for you. Whatever your life is right now, could be quite different for you in five or 10 years. There is absolutely no way I knew I’d be living my current life ten years ago. Or have my current views inContinue reading “Never Say Never”
I’m a Hillbilly
I never realized how pronounced my “southern” accent was until I started traveling. I lived 10 years in the backwoods of Southern Indiana. A region inhabited by poor Appalachians of Irish and Scottish decent. I lived in this region during my formative years, ages 10 to 19. I grew up in a more simple time,Continue reading “I’m a Hillbilly”
Why stop…
if someone has bad energy and looking for a confrontation with you. Just keep walking and remove yourself from the situation. I think a lot of people get caught up in their ego trying to prove their point, worth as an artist or whatever it is. The other person didn’t “win” because you cowered inContinue reading “Why stop…”
Why Street Photography?
Something I think about everyday. I’ve come to the realization that the reasoning is self serving. It’s for me to grow as an individual. To experience life in a different way from others. To observe and understand humans. To feel emotions. Think I’m full of it? Let me tell you about an experience I hadContinue reading “Why Street Photography?”
90mm for Relaxation
28mm is my favorite focal length but 90mm is great for sitting back and relaxing. A nice switch up from being in the action with a wide angle lens. I always hear a telephoto lens make you feel like an observer and I think that’s true and exactly how I felt tonight for my photoContinue reading “90mm for Relaxation”
Leica for the Extrovert
Yep, happened again. When you shoot with a Leica, people want to talk to you. Had a conversation earlier with another Leica nerd who is also a surfer. Keep em coming, I love random conversations probably more than taking a good photo.
Chris Athanasiadis 