I’d rather miss the shot, my intentions are not to make people feel self-conscious or be a public nuisance. I think the key here is to develop an approach that is the most non-confrontational so you can continue to shoot photos without fear of backlash.
Author Archives: Chris Athanasiadis
Missing “The Shot.”
Anyone who is concerned about this isn’t taking enough photos.
Staying Fit
As someone who has finally crossed the age of 40, staying fit is probably the single most important thing men can do stay positive and focused.
Fake Cringy Street Photographers
Watching these guys on YouTube get in peoples faces, take a photo and then display feigned interest is the worst. The typical overly enthusiastic “I love your hat” or “nice shades” is to avoid a negative confrontation, not because the photographer is actually interested in them. It almost always looks like a show. There’s aContinue reading “Fake Cringy Street Photographers”
Bombastic Language
People that use overblown language to describe their photos or process are the CD buskers of the photography world.
The Value Of A Leica
The value is showing off your camera and not the photos they take.
Get You Someone Who Always Supports You
Craving A City
Every time I go to a city center, I feel at home in the chaos and endless possibilities. Walkability and culture. Maybe it isn’t time for the East Coast. Downtown Los Angeles has so much potential for street photography. It’s a grimy and rough place. For these reasons, it’s not well documented. There’s a fewContinue reading “Craving A City”
Study Your Photos
Study your own photography, not the masters. The masters won’t help you tweak your style. Take the above photo for example. I like the bubble exploding against the crushed blacks. This is just an okay photo, but next time I’ll know to simplify the scene. I’d like to have less background clutter which can easilyContinue reading “Study Your Photos”
Nailing Exposure
On a HC black and white jpeg in some good lighting. What looks better?
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