Photo essay / Nov 30, 2011
Tokyo Snapshots: Camera Porn, Beer, and Fun!
(Golden Leica???) Check out my snapshots from Tokyo, which include trips to camera stores, Charlie Kirk’s house, drinking, and fun with Bellamy Hunt!
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Photo essay / Nov 30, 2011
1 Month Left to Submit for the International Street Photography Award in London 2012!
There is approximately one month left to submit for the International Street Photography Award in London for 2012. The deadline is Jan 5th, make sure to submit before it’s too late! I am also …
Photo essay / Nov 30, 2011
Day 2 in Tokyo: Fun at the Racetrack and Interview with Bellamy Hunt
A funny story of how I got interrogated for shooting street photography at a racetrack for horses in Tokyo, an interview with Bellamy Hunt (how to best shoot in Tokyo), and fun antics with …
Photo essay / Nov 28, 2011
Objectivity vs Subjectivity: What Makes a Great Street Photograph?
(Fibonacci spiral above a photo by Henri Cartier-Bresson) One of the questions that I have been pondering for quite a while is how much a great street photograph is objective versus subjective. I would …
Photo essay / Nov 24, 2011
How I Shoot On The Street: An Application of Study and Practice by Brent Fong
“There is a big difference between a photographer and someone who clicks a shutter. One learns his craft and the other looks for a quick fix.†– Winslo I am an old school photographer …
Photo essay / Nov 21, 2011
How to Avoid Paralysis by Analysis in Street Photography
(“Cut” by Rinzi Ruiz) I am currently reading Malcom Gladwell’s book: “What the Dog Saw†which is a great collection of his best articles published in The New Yorker. There is a fascinating section talks …
Photo essay / Nov 19, 2011
“Discover Your Unique Street Photography Style†Intermediate Workshop in Singapore (12/17-12/18)
Are you an avid street photographer waiting to discover your own street style that will make you stand out from the crowd? If so, I’d like to invite you to my very special intermediate …
Photo essay / Nov 17, 2011
The Leica M9: The Ultimate Street Photography Camera or Just Hype? My Practical Review
My Leica M9P* (gaffer tape upgrade) and 35mm Summilux 1.4. Background About a few months ago, I finally achieved one of my lifetime goals: purchasing a digital Leica (the Leica M9 to be specific). …
Photo essay / Nov 15, 2011
“Circle Acres” : A Photo-essay on Organic Farming and Rural Living by John Cranford
(All photographs copyrighted by John Cranford) Circle Acres, a project I started in 2008, focuses on documenting the lifestyle of a young couple in rural NC who have devoted their lives to organic farming …
Photo essay / Nov 14, 2011
10 Things Sociology Has Taught Me About Street Photography
(Chicago, Eric Kim) I studied Sociology during my undergrad at UCLA. I loved learning all of the ways that people interacted, communicated, and collected in groups. It really opened up my eyes to the …
Photo essay / Nov 11, 2011
“Headlines” Street Photography Contest by Thomas Leuthard
Thomas Leuthard (85mm) is putting together a fun street photography contest that is open to everyone in the world with the topic: “Headlines“. It is free to enter, and can be a great way …
Photo essay / Nov 10, 2011
“B-Sides” Street Photography Playing Cards by Blake Andrews
Love the street photography by In-Public Blake Andrews or his witty “B” blog? Check out this novel idea: his portfolio from In-Public, family shots, unseen B Sides and outtakes, and other 35 mm personal favorites printed …
Photo essay / Nov 10, 2011
“Suburbia” – Capturing the Colorful Layers of Mumbai, India by Manu Thomas
(All images copyrighted by Manu Thomas) Eric’s Note: Manu Thomas is a street photographer from Mumbai, India who has captured a colorful, playful, and multi-faceted vision of his environment. In a feature according to Nick …
Photo essay / Nov 9, 2011
Video Recap of the YOU ARE HERE Street Photography Exhibition with the ThinkTank Gallery and Leica Camera
Info: Huge thanks to Leica for making this show and our gallery opening possible. http://www.leica-camera.com And congratulations to Jordan Dunn for his VLUX-30 winning “Best of Show” piece: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=265956166775812&set=a.245493168822… YOU ARE HERE was curated …
Photo essay / Nov 8, 2011
The Best 32+ Images from My Mumbai, India Street Photography Workshop (Batch 1)
(Above photo by Debi Sen Gupta) Below are the 32 best images from my recent Introduction to Street Photography Workshop in Mumbai, India. Read more to see all the images below!
Photo essay / Nov 7, 2011
How to Shoot Stroboscopic Flash Street Photography by Dirty Harrry
(All images copyrighted by Dirty Harrry) Eric’s Note: For this article I am pleased to feature the thoughts about Dirty Harrry, a prolific street photographer from Crete in Greece. His images shot with flash …
Photo essay / Nov 7, 2011
Mumbai, India Street Photography Workshop Recap (Batch 1)
Hey streettogs, I am excited to say that I just finished my first batch of my Mumbai, India Street Photography Workshop! (I got two more groups to go). It was great to work with …
Photo essay / Nov 4, 2011
My Thoughts About Shooting Street Photography in Mumbai, India
I have been in Mumbai, India the last 3 days and have been having the blast of my life. Kaushal Parikh, an incredibly talented street photographer from Mumbai, has been my host and not …
Photo essay / Nov 4, 2011
One-Minute Masterclass Advice from Steve McCurry: Be Humorous
When you are out traveling and shooting street photography, remember to connect with the local people and treat them as “equals”. Don’t see them as objects, but use humor to get more comfortable with …
Photo essay / Nov 3, 2011
Life Through the Lens of Photojournalist Emilio Morenatti
(Image above copyrighted by Emilio Morenatti) Emilio Morenatti is a photo journalist who has covered various events in Spain, Afghanistan, as well as the Middle East. Not only has he covered the war and …
Photo essay / Nov 2, 2011
Reflections About the Street Photography Now Project by Sara T’Rula
Note: Sara T’Rula was one of the community managers for the “Street Photography Now” project. Read her thoughts about the SPN project and see some of her images as well below! The SPN Project …
Photo essay / Nov 2, 2011
Upcoming Angkor Photo Festival Exhibitions in Cambodia
If you are in Cambodia or in Asia, make sure to check out the Angkor Photo Festival exhibitions coming up in Cambodia. I am also pleased to announce that some of my images will …
Photo essay / Nov 1, 2011
How to Shoot with the Fujifilm FinePix X100 for Street Photography
Note: This blog post is by Kaushal Parikh, a street photographer from Mumbai, India. Although this is an article about a camera, I don’t believe that gear alone can create good photographs. But I …