Author Archives: Chris Athanasiadis
Santa Monica – November 22, 2023
Creating Art Is Just Downloading Templates
As someone who creates, it’s a losing battle to “be original” whatever that means. Take from others and modify to fit your needs just like a PowerPoint template.
Writing And Publishing Photos On This Blog
It’s the ultimate time capsule to look back at old and maybe outdated thoughts. A perfect way to look at old work as well. No censorship and a way to look at media unfiltered.
Quitting Street Photography
If I went a week without making any good photos, I’d hang it up and find another hobby. I do it because I see progress and evolution in my work. Who shoots for happiness? Only people making good work are happy with street photography. Production equals happiness. You’ll never be happy producing nothing.
Santa Monica – November 21, 2023
Grinding Over Happiness
Happiness isn’t the goal. Productivity is. Don’t do street photography because it makes your happy, do it because you have a goal and you’re working towards that goal. Humans didn’t evolve because they were searching for happiness. We evolved because it’s in our DNA to make things and advance. Happiness is a privileged concept. IfContinue reading “Grinding Over Happiness”
Google Review Your Angry Subject
Get on Google and look for reviews on apartment complexes. You’ll almost certainly find negative reviews and the response from the property management company. Treat your angry subjects like this. Apologize, show remorse and move one. Who cares if it’s not honest. You should deescalate the situation, not amplify it.
You Are The Ambassador Of Street Photography
It’s good to think like this if and when confronted by someone. Instead of lashing out and becoming defensive, calmly explain what you’re doing like you’re the CEO of a street photography company. Your business rely on the customer and their understanding of your craft. Bad public relations leads to failure and regret. Don’t regretContinue reading “You Are The Ambassador Of Street Photography”
The Best City For Street Photography
Anyplace with sunny weather year round. This allows you to stay productive everyday and fight the de motivation that doom and gloom brings.