Gatekeepers will tell you the RULES of street photography. It’s not that deep. Just shoot everyday and photograph what you like. The rest will come.
Author Archives: Chris Athanasiadis
Lucky To Be Dumb
I used to be self conscious about my lack of photography knowledge. Now I look at it as a superpower. I’m not beholden to all the rules of the game. The rules that surely hold some people back.
Photography Old Heads
Always referencing their photographic background. Training. Schooling. Work history in the field. Then I look at their work and I’m like meh… I suspect the constant declarations of photographic knowledge have more to do with feeding a fragile ego.
Street Photography Is A Loners Game
Best to shoot alone to avoid any distractions or confrontations caused by others techniques.
You Can’t Beat Mother Time
Best thing men can do as we age is to stay a healthy weight. How do you know if you’re a healthy weight? Just look at your gut. If it’s sticking out of your shirt, you’re overweight. Just stay fit and if we are lucky to avoid disease, we should be able to live aContinue reading “You Can’t Beat Mother Time”
Entering My Salt And Pepper Phase
Sticking It Out In LA
I’ve been thinking about moving because the drug and crime problems here are out of control. But I have faith we are close to the tipping point and things will eventually turn around. To be able to photograph this place through it’s transition is a blessing.
Street Photography Stealthiness
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”
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.
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