How Photography Can Tell the Story of Car Shows As A Social Phenomenon
Since their conception, cars have captured the interest of all kinds of people: those who are interested in design, those who are interested in racing, people who are interested in mechanics and engines, those who like to show off with fancy cars, and individuals who collect cars, to name a few.
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THE NEXT STAGE IN MY PHOTOGRAPHIC EVOLUTION, OR: HOW TRYING PURE STREET PHOTOGRAPHY HELPED ME TO FIND MY ROAD AHEAD
While I explored different photographic genres over the years, since moving to the US and being driven by my passion for people, I have come home to my true passion: documentary-style street photography and essays.
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If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough - is that it?
What does make a good photo? Is it just proximity to the subject (as Robert Capa famously said)? Or is there more to it? In this article, I provide some insights into the elements that could make a good photo, and also some tips to get educated about photography.
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The Joy of Finding a Bargain at a Madrid Market
This image was created during a stroll in sunny Madrid, Spain, in August 2019…
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Pre-Pandemic Diners In The Hague
We all remember those carefree pre-pandemic afternoons and evenings when we could stroll the streets…
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Street Photography As An Urban Safari
Going out with the intent to create street candids sometimes reminds me of being on a safari…
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Freedom Of Speech At Work
captured today’s image while walking the streets of downtown Greenville, SC, looking for …
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Conceptual Images Related To The Impact Of COVID-19
A couple of months ago, I wanted to create some conceptual images to capture the emotional impact of the…
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Unexpected Discovery In Falls Park On The Reedy
I created this image in February 2019 when walking in Falls Park at the Reedy in my hometown Greenville, SC…
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Photographers should regularly visit art galleries and museums to learn from other artists
Being a photographer, there is quite a chance you not only express yourself with visual content; you also are…
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My Personal Approach To Photo Essay Creation
In previous blog posts, I explained ‘what’ documentary photography is, and the reasons I want to create this…
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Jill Friedman: The Human Face Of Photography
Earlier this year we lost one of the giants of social documentary photography: Jill Friedman (19 October 1939)…
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Classic Blue, The 2020 Pantone Color of the Year
Last week Wednesday, Pantone unveiled their 2020 Color of the Year: Classic Blue. This will be a color much …
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How Documentary Style Branding Photography Can Improve The Guest Experience
Over the years my day job has provided me with many ‘opportunities’ to stay in hotels…
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Saul Leiter: The Man Who Brought Me Back To Color
Saul Leiter (3 December 1923 - 26 November 2013) was an American photographer who was active from…
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Did Susan Sontag Use Predictive Analytics in the 1970s?
Having heard a lot about her writings, I recently bought a Kindle copy of Susan Sontag's essay collection…
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Getting To The Essence Of My Photography
Last week I started reviewing and rearranging my portfolio. This was partly because I wanted to make the…
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What Tales From The Black Box Learned Me About My Body Of Work
In December 2018 I finished my photo book Tales From The Black Box. It contains eighteen PicTales with…
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