For a while now I have been working on establishing myself as a street photography educator by leading lessons and workshops throughout London, focusing on documenting human behavior and emotion rather than more new-wave techniques involving light-architecture and intricate technical compositions.
My most recent workshop, held over the second weekend of February involved a very […]. petapixel.com
Believe it or not, by the time 2020 was coming to an end, I was a total mess. I had just moved to a new city with a couple of contacts, not enough money to live on, and virtually no prospects. What I had, though, was my computer, my phone, my trusty Sony A7RIII, and a bunch of lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2023-08-26 13:00
I've been doing some freelance web development and photography and I was recently contacted by an acquaintance who's looking to start her own real estate office. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-04-30 17:30
I’m not a professional, but I take my street photography seriously. Because I enjoy it so much, I’ve invested a lot of time learning the craft and practicing it. I’m not great, but I’m better than I was. petapixel.com »
2021-05-20 18:05
One of my photography New Year’s resolutions was to start to push my work to galleries and public photography showcases. In my mind, having my work in-print and in-public are some of the most significant steps in advancing my career as a fine art street photographer. petapixel.com »
2019-01-08 22:51
Martin Parr is one of the most highly acclaimed photographers of the 20th century whose body of work, no matter how absurd, has been celebrated by peers and admirers alike. thephoblographer.com »
2019-01-03 14:00
Irving Penn is either the best or second best portrait photographer of all time. Depending on the day, he’s either ahead of or behind Richard Avedon. At least that’s what I think. Mr. Penn’s resume is stacked, to say the least. petapixel.com »
2018-06-22 20:21
We share 16 top tips for taking interesting photographs with tilt-shift lenses, featuring the latest Canon optics...
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This year marks the point at which I have been using Hasselblad cameras for over a decade. My first was a 201F in 2007, before moving to a 203FE in 2011 and adding a 202FA in 2015. They’re the classic 6×6 V series models, although have some additions on the more familiar 500 series that […] petapixel.com »
2017-03-09 00:02
Every Fashion Week I learn something new. This is my tenth or so New York Fashion Week by now and I’m still forgetting memory cards, wandering aimlessly trying to find the backstage entrance at Skylight Clarkson, getting kicked out of areas and wondering why Dropbox doesn’t sync faster on Starbucks WiFi. Editor’s Note: This article […] petapixel.com »
2017-02-24 00:06
At a recent electronic music performance, the English duo Rob Brown and Sean Booth, who perform as Autechre, plunged Sydney’s City Recital Hall into darkness. [Read More]
Over the last month, communities around the world have felt passionate responses to the developing conflict in Israel, Gaza, and surrounding areas. As simple or complex as one might find the hostilities in the abstract the ripples of geopolitics affect us all, sometimes very obviously, and sometimes subtly. [Read More]
AI is all the buzz and it seems to be attaching itself to everything, everywhere, all at once. The canary in the AI coal mine? Images and writing. [Read More]
The context and process behind a photograph can be interesting on a technical level when it comes to the gear, film, lighting setup, and any artistic emotion or guidance that may have gone into it from a photographer with an interesting backstory to them. [Read More]
It’s difficult to see how anyone other than the photographer is responsible for a photograph they may take, although I’m sure there are some specific exceptions – but usually, if a photographer is not responsible for their photograph, then who should be? [Read More]
If you are not responsible for the meaning behind your photographs then who is?
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I recently wrote about the importance of discourse on the ethics around photography, where I offered my perspective on why rules and doctrines around decision making can diminish your ability to stand behind your work, justify your decisions, and really take responsibility and ownership over your vision. [Read More]