Meet the incredibly talented Cyprus-based photographer whose black-and-white street photography will stop you in your tracks! With numerous awards under her belt, she’s exhibited her work at iconic venues like the European Parliament and Somerset House, London. Her captivating shots have graced galleries in Cyprus, Belgium, the UK, Austria, and Germany, and her name isContinue reading “Masterful Monochrome: Interview with Award-Winning Photographer Helena Georgiou”
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From Passion to Purpose: Why You Must Pursue Personal Photography Projects
As a photographer, I always underestimated the power of ‘body of work’ and long term projects. However, through reading literature and engaging in photography courses, I am more than convinced that if I have to really grow as an artist, I must move beyond capturing isolated images and instead focus on curating a collection thatContinue reading “From Passion to Purpose: Why You Must Pursue Personal Photography Projects”
The Anatomy of a Strong Street Photograph
1. THE BODY: AESTHETICS Strong composition and great aesthetics are crucial in street photography as they elevate an image beyond mere documentation, transforming it into a visual narrative that resonates with viewers. It is more so because, street photographs are always of ordinary and mundane subjects, to begin with. These aesthetic elements could be line,Continue reading “The Anatomy of a Strong Street Photograph”
Brian L. Duckett’s Mastering Street Photography: Book Review & Notes
Discover insights and reflections as I delve into Brian Lloyd-Duckett’s acclaimed work, ‘Mastering Street Photography,’ completed this month. A captivating international best-seller, this debut book by the author promises a journey through the art of street photography and leaves a lasting impression on enthusiasts worldwide. In this blog post, I’ll be your tour guide throughContinue reading “Brian L. Duckett’s Mastering Street Photography: Book Review & Notes”
From Obstacles to Masterpieces: Navigating Street Photography Challenges
Challenge #1: The Problem of Plenty. The moment you head out with your camera for street photography, the world opens up with infinite possibilities with anything and everything ready to be photographed. The biggest challenge one has to face is, how do you decide what to click in a vast world (street) brimming with countlessContinue reading “From Obstacles to Masterpieces: Navigating Street Photography Challenges”
Street Photography Now: Book Review & Notes
Street Photography Now by Sophie Howarth and Stephen Mclaren was my second book on street photography. The book, at once, seemed too big for me to finish, but it was not at all text heavy. Firstly, it is not a book on “how to do street photography” and assumes prior knowledge of the subject. It isContinue reading “Street Photography Now: Book Review & Notes”
Bryan Peterson’s Understanding Street Photography: Book Review & Notes
What I learnt from this book Human Element Include human or evidence of human interaction. Composition Aspect Great composition can salvage poor light. What to look for? Subject Selection Camera Settings Book Response The book has received positive reviews from readers on both Amazon and Goodreads. The book has an average rating of 4.20 out of 5 on Goodreads,Continue reading “Bryan Peterson’s Understanding Street Photography: Book Review & Notes”
Creative Genes 