Greenville, SC | S Main St | September 2021
This black and white image of two people in silhouette in downtown Greenville, SC probably depicts one of the most interesting parts of street photography…
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Conversation
Greenville, SC | S Main St - N Court St | September 2021
As a street photographer, I always wonder about the background of the people in my photographs: who are they,…
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Why Subjects Need Space
To Crop Or Not To Crop, The Question Is
I need to think more about when to crop my images and when not. Reducing what the viewer can see of the subject of an image to the bare minimum can take away from the message that I want to share.
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Book Review: Henri Cartier-Bresson - The Modern Century, by Peter Galassi
Eight Lessons I Learned From MoMA's Henri Cartier-Bresson Retrospective The Modern Century
Henri Cartier-Bresson. Admiringly called HCB by his followers, almost no documentary photography documentary does not mention him. Loved, imitated, copied: the photographer who defined documentary and street photography.
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In Focus: Bargain Found
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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In Focus: Food Envy
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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Book Review: Hold Still, by Sally Mann
Five Lessons I Learned From Sally Mann’s Autobiography Hold Still
Sally Mann's 'Hold Still' is one of my favorite photographer (auto) biographies. It provides a fascinating and intimate view of her family's history and about how that history influences her life and how she photographs…
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Getting The Shot: Preventing Lens Flare
Using A JJC Lens Hood To Prevent Unwanted Lens Flare
One of my most popular images shows a considerable amount of lens flare, which, in this instance, adds in a positive way to the general mood and feeling of the picture…
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Party-Goers In Black And White
When I saw this group standing in the street between the Westin and the old courthouse building, I was…
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Project Updates
Two Projects Selected For 2021
In addition to publishing 12 book reviews on the blog, I want to work on two specific long-term projects, which I started last year. The first project is about car enthusiasts. The second project I am working on is about people's dreams that…
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Getting The Shot: 5 Reasons For Shooting With Film In 2021
My Considerations For Continuing To Shoot With Film
Now, almost two years further on the road, it is time for me to reassess whether I want to continue shooting with film going forward…
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Reading, And Learning From Photography Books
2021 Photography Book Review Schedule
…I decided to not have a looking-back-looking-forward article at the start of this year. However, this does not mean that I did not set some goals for my photography and this year's blog posts and one of the goals I have set…
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In Focus: Watering Hole
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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Behind The Scenes: From Both Sides Now
Freedom Of Speech At Work
captured today’s image while walking the streets of downtown Greenville, SC, looking for …
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Book Review: Shooter
David Hume Kennerly: War Photographer and Photographer Of Presidents
Although it contains several images by Kennerly, it is not a photobook. It is his story in his own words from how he became a photographer …
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Behind The Scenes: Atlanta Silhouettes
A Sun Flare And Shadows On A Cold Afternoon
The image I will discuss today is an older street image that I created during a trip to Atlanta, Georgia, in early 2014.
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Pandemic
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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Behind The Scenes: Gothic Fairies
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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My Favorite Black and White Films
The Two Black And White Films That I Use Most
Someone asked me once what the best black and white film is…
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Behind The Scenes: One More Scoop
Ice Cream On A Busy Street In Madrid
I created this image in August 2019 during a trip to Madrid, Spain…
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