I’ve finally parted ways with full frame. I prefer smaller cameras and depth of field. Ricoh GRIII and my new toy… an Olympus EM5III. Both more than capable, tiny and fun to use. I have the 12mm f/2 for the Olympus. It has a very nice manual clutch for focusing which is amazing for streetContinue reading “Smaller Sensors Rule”
Category Archives: Street Photography
No Urge To Share
Since I deleted IG I have zero urge to share my work. I haven’t shared work on my Flickr in over a month. It’s a nice feeling having no pressure to share. My only pressure if it’s called that is to create. Seeking perpetual validation is unhealthy. I think we all know that but theContinue reading “No Urge To Share”
Avoid Mob Mentality
I Don’t Work The Scene
I don’t want to be detected for what I’m doing. I want to cause as little disruption as possible. That means snapping the photo and moving on. If I miss it, oh well. There’s another photo a few steps ahead. I think this is the best approach for long term photography as it minimizes theContinue reading “I Don’t Work The Scene”
Shooting For The Moment
This is all I did for the first years of street photography. I got some cool shots but they were almost always in horrible lighting as it was the best time for me to shoot. Now I look more for pleasing lighting even in harsh light. Light to me is now the most important. LookingContinue reading “Shooting For The Moment”
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Shooting in good light to me is the easiest way to make photos you like. So if you want the path of least resistance, just shoot in golden light. Shooting in bad light can yield some good photos too but when the sun is low everything is more interesting.
I Don’t Remember Why I Got Into Street Photography
It was a complete fluke. I think I ran into it on YouTube one day. Bought a camera and went from there. But I don’t remember that exact moment when it clicked. Maybe there was no moment but a gradual flow of interest.
On The Corner
With your camera leaning on a post. Waiting for a character. Most likely wearing clothes from a thrift store. How dorky. Grow up and put on some Lululemon.
Two Great Spots For LA Street Photography
MacArthur Park and the area around it. The Fashion District downtown. Both places are basically a giant mercado. They remind me of the mercados in Mexico City. Both places are so packed with people and merchandise, it’s hard to walk. But opportunities are plentiful. Better to be super aware as both areas are sketchy. You’llContinue reading “Two Great Spots For LA Street Photography”
Chris Athanasiadis 