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Find out who works the hardest and work harder than them. I think this is a great way to motivate yourself.

– Gilbert Arenas

I find more inspiration from athletes than other photographers because of their work ethic. The great athletes have to grind every single day to accomplish greatness. What’s the quickest path to glory. Working hard everyday or watching photographers on YouTube discuss elements in a lens?

The formula is simple. Shoot as much as possible. It’s estimated that Winogrand shoot 400 photos per day. Shooting that much will quickly yield good photos and develop your style and interests. I doubt Winogrand was anymore talented than his contemporaries or any street photographers shooting today. Her just worked harder than everyone. So just shoot more than Winogrand and you’llContinue reading “We Can All Be A Winogrand”

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 preferContinue reading “Inspiration In Street Photography”

This is my goal. To make as many good photos as possible. So shooting film is definitely out. Hours post processing raw photos is definitely out. I’d rather make 100,000 good photos than 1,000. It’s simple logic to me.

Best way for me is to always have a goal I’m moving towards. I trick my mind into constant stimulation to avoid boredom. I stimulate my mind in the moment, daily, monthly and yearly. That way there’s no down time. When I’m shooting, my goal is 200 photos per hour. Daily, my goal is 20Continue reading “How To Avoid Boredom In Street Photography”

1. To make 100,000 good photos or keepers. If I stay at my current pace, I’ll reach that goal in about 16 years. 2. Inspire or motivate someone to do anything productive with their life.

I can go anywhere in the world and make photos I like with my current style and workflow. I spent 20 minutes today on a bridge taking a bunch of photos feeling inspired. I pass over the bridge pretty often. No matter where you are in the world, around the corner is another 20 minutesContinue reading “Photography Works Anywhere”