The best way to stay out of trouble is a hobby or passion. To be a productive member of society is one of the great accomplishments while on this planet. If my photos can somehow inspire anyone to do anything productive with their life, I’d be greatly honored. I think it’s naive to dedicate yourContinue reading “Inspiring Others Is The Goal”
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Creating Art Is Just Downloading Templates
As someone who creates, it’s a losing battle to “be original” whatever that means. Take from others and modify to fit your needs just like a PowerPoint template.
Quitting Street Photography
If I went a week without making any good photos, I’d hang it up and find another hobby. I do it because I see progress and evolution in my work. Who shoots for happiness? Only people making good work are happy with street photography. Production equals happiness. You’ll never be happy producing nothing.
Grinding Over Happiness
Happiness isn’t the goal. Productivity is. Don’t do street photography because it makes your happy, do it because you have a goal and you’re working towards that goal. Humans didn’t evolve because they were searching for happiness. We evolved because it’s in our DNA to make things and advance. Happiness is a privileged concept. IfContinue reading “Grinding Over Happiness”
Google Review Your Angry Subject
Get on Google and look for reviews on apartment complexes. You’ll almost certainly find negative reviews and the response from the property management company. Treat your angry subjects like this. Apologize, show remorse and move one. Who cares if it’s not honest. You should deescalate the situation, not amplify it.
You Are The Ambassador Of Street Photography
It’s good to think like this if and when confronted by someone. Instead of lashing out and becoming defensive, calmly explain what you’re doing like you’re the CEO of a street photography company. Your business rely on the customer and their understanding of your craft. Bad public relations leads to failure and regret. Don’t regretContinue reading “You Are The Ambassador Of Street Photography”
The Best City For Street Photography
Anyplace with sunny weather year round. This allows you to stay productive everyday and fight the de motivation that doom and gloom brings.
Vanity And Street Photography
I’m wary of vain people. Vanity leads to insecurity and insecurity leads to aggression and irrational behavior. Photographing vain people can bring out their insecurities. It’s understandable. Anytime I see someone who it trying too hard, I proceed with caution.
Best Stealthy Street Etiquette
No eye contact. Don’t work the scene, no corner camping. Take photos in a smooth motion with no sudden movements. Shoot blind. Keep walking. Snap and move.
Embracing Wabi Sabi
It’s the best thing you can do for your street photography. Perfection is no longer the goal. Anything goes.
Chris Athanasiadis 