It looks better and unpredictable. It’s why some humans free climb. You don’t know the outcome. Film is a similar dynamic. You just don’t know, so when it turns out the gratification is tenfold.
Category Archives: Thoughts
New Street Photo Kit
Leica M7, 50mm with orange filter and HP5 around my neck. A Ricoh GRiii shooting high contrast jpegs in my pocket. I only use the M7 if I feel something and use the GR for experimentation. No expectations for the GR photos, slightly higher expectations for the film photos. Liking the setup so far.
LA People
I’ll take a hillbilly from Indiana any day.
Time
Since I got started late in photography, I’ve always felt I need to work much harder than others to catch up. But in reality, all I got is time.
In Pursuit of Clout
The most addictive drug.
Just Feel Something
That’s why you make photos, hold hands, laugh, cry and think. If you feel just a little bit of something whenever go out for a photo walk, then you’ve accomplished your goal. This is my default answer from now on if someone asks me why I do street photography. I just want to feel somethingContinue reading “Just Feel Something”
Fear of Mediocrity
I was watching the new Paulie B video where he’s doing a Q & A. One of the questions was “How do you overcome the fear of photographing strangers up close.” NYC street photographer Chris Voss answered it perfectly. The fear of mediocrity at something he loves is more scary that photographing strangers. Ya know,Continue reading “Fear of Mediocrity”
Bangers
If you refer to your photos as bangers, you’ve been influenced to the point of no return.
Hey Dante, Keep It Up
If you’re reading this Mr. Sisofo, keep it going man. With a world of well manicured content, loving your candid takes. Wish more people were doing things like you in the photo world. Always entertaining to watch.
Gear Reviews
I’m guilty of gear lust myself but I’m pretty sure it’s ruined photography for a lot of people. Constantly chasing the dream, thinking it will make you better. Most of the influential photography channels are centered around gear. Average at best photographers who create images that play well on the algorithm. It’s influenced an entireContinue reading “Gear Reviews”
Chris Athanasiadis 