New Camera Christmas List

Dear Santa,

I’ve been a good boy all year, but now I need a new toy to play with. Could you please use your powers to make my wishes come true?

An updated GR with a mono sensor and/or 40 or 60 megapixels so I can use a 75 and 90mm crop mode.

A GR with a 21mm lens and the above improvements. I’d love a GR with a 21mm lens and 28, 35 and 50mm crop options.

I small point and shoot MFT Olympus camera with no EVF and fast sensor readout speeds.

Thank you Santa.

Love, Chris

Inspiration In Street Photography

I think it’s wise to find inspiration outside of street photographers. Most of my inspiration comes from life experience, the social dynamics of LA and its beautiful scenery, reading, the news, etc… Just daily life. I rarely look at other street photographers work and think “wow, now I need to go and shoot.” I prefer looking at as little work from others as possible so I’m not subconsciously influenced.

Is It For You Or The Web?

If it’s really only for you, why is it all over the Internet? Even though I’ve rid myself of the toxic poison that is social media, I still publish photos everyday on my blog. Am I shooting for myself or others? Well it’s complicated but the easiest way to explain it is the blog post is something I look forward to as its another completed day of street photography. It feels like a mini book or project I completed and it’s finished on the web. That’s the way I rationalize it.

Photography Bags

I was doing some spring cleaning and found five bags I haven’t touched in over a year. I spent at least 1k on these bags. What’s the point of a bag? I want a small camera that fits in my pocket. Problem solved. The only time I use a bag is when I go on a trip to a National Park and want to bring a zoom lens. And for that I use a cheap Domke bag I bought from Amazon Warehouse for $25.