I walked around yesterday in DTLA with a street photography friend. He was carrying his Leica. He was confronted quickly after we started shooting and I saw many people staring at him throughout the day. This is why the tiny camera is king. I used to get confronted so much. Now, I never do. I’veContinue reading “Street Photography Stealthiness”
Author Archives: Chris Athanasiadis
Street Photography Discretion In LA
I think this is the first consideration when shooting in Los Angeles. Once you leave the more chill beach towns, LA becomes very gritty. Best to blend in. Once you walk around with a camera around your neck, you completely stick out and people become aware.
Nikon ZF
If I were to get another camera, it would be this. The new Deep Tone Monochrome profile looks killer. Problem is I’m too invested in shooting with a tiny camera. I’d have to shoot in a different way with a big camera like this so I’d never use it.
Ricoh GRiiix
This lens is crispy. Looks sharper than the GRiii. High contrast black and white JPEGs look better than anything from the Lecia mono cameras I’ve used. The images are so sharp and vivid.
Countries Without Drugs
Go to countries without decriminalization of drugs. I’ve traveled throughout Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala. They just don’t have the problems that we do because they haven’t normalized the use of drugs. Drugs ruin people and societies.
It’s The Drugs
Drugs are the main reason for homelessness. Just don’t do drugs. The only drugs I do are caffeine and very rarely alcohol. You should also cut out sugar. Under no circumstances should you start popping pain pills unless it’s your only option to manage your life. Consuming pain medication for recreational purposes could be theContinue reading “It’s The Drugs”
Competition Is Healthy
Shoot more than your contemporaries. Or try at least.
I Know So Little About The History Of Photography
And I don’t care. Im not trying to name drop all my favorite artists. I’ll let the academics who stare at a photo on a wall for 30 minutes do that. I prefer being the dumb grunt with good work ethic.
KUHL Variant T-Shirt
My favorite shirt by far. Merino wool is awesome. I wore the same shirt for two weeks and no smell and felt clean. I could’ve worn it another two weeks I’m sure. Material is very durable and collar stays perfect.
LA Traffic
I enjoy it. Not so much when you’re at a dead stop, but on the freeway sometimes I feel like real life Forza. Also it’s incredibly rewarding to make it cross town quickly. If I can make it to Griffith Park from Santa Monica in 30 minutes I feel so accomplished.
Chris Athanasiadis 