Alan Schaller is a London based photographer specializing in black and white photography. His strong ability to intermix high contrast lighting on the street with architectural composition makes him stand out. Playing with light and shadow, Schaller takes us into the heart of an unknown city by capturing the abstract
[Read more]I don’t think the importance of the ability to notice in street photography can ever be overstated. Once you move beyond your obsession to get all your technicalities right all the time, only then will you actually thrive as a street photographer.
[Read more]How do I define a style for my photography? Among all the different types of photography that are available, a huge number of photographers don’t feel like they have yet locked down a style they are happy to call their own. Their work is all very much still in the process and in flux, and maybe that’s what their journey will always be as a photographer.
[Read more]“I go straight in very close to people and I do that because it’s the only way you can get the picture. You go right up to them. Even now, I don’t find it easy. I don’t announce it. I pretend to be focusing elsewhere. If you take someone’s photograph it is
[Read more]Why watch documentaries? They are boring. Well, practicing isn’t enough. In order to build your skills, you must regularly browse through the works of your influencers through their websites, social media, and educate yourself about the history of the craft.
[Read more]PHOTO ASSIGNMENT I:
DAY 1: Choose a definable space, such as a square block area, or a railway station, and spend the whole day walking around it.
“What is originality? Undetected Plagiarism.” – William Ralph Inge Before I first started using my DSLR camera, I had already gone through thousands of pictures on Google Images and Shutterstock. Nowadays, I find myself burdened with the concept of originality: my unique style. But three years ago I was excited
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