Making More Mistakes
Yesterday I talked about how making ‘mistakes’ in street photography can lead to some fantastic images. Today I continue the concept with two more photos where the original intention is far from the end result. The first photo was taken through a bus window. It was supposed to be a crystal clear shot where the subject is looking ...
Mistakes
Sometimes my photos come out exactly how we want them to – perfectly exposed, capturing the briefest of moments before they vanish forever. However, more often than not a misfire of the camera means the result is far from the original intention. Yet, in street photography are there really any mistakes? Are there any rules? ...
Smoky Skin
There’s only time for one image today. One of my favourite photography haunts is The Royal Exchange in the City of London. It’s more commonly known as Bank Underground station. Every day masses of people come and go and no matter what time you’re photographing, there’ll always be someone of interest. Obscured by his cigarette ...
Southend Street Photography III
I featured two showcases from our trip to Southend last week. The first was a look at some street portraiture and the second was a mix of assorted shots (some faces, some beach scenes). The following final and third selection of photography is a collection of work that captures the tranquillity of the seaside perfectly. The first photo ...
Southend Street Photography II
Last week I showcased some recent work from a trip to Southend, the seaside town in Essex. Today I have some more work taken amid the sand and shells of the London day-trip destination. The first is the obligatory shot of a young boy being prepped for the beach by his mother. Taken on the steps ...
Fashionista Interviews Brandon Stanton
Once in a while I discover fantastic projects that put Faces of London to shame. One such idea is Humans of New York, a collection of 1,800 street portraits taken in the Big Apple by photographer Brandon Stanton. He was recently interviewed by Sarah Leon over at Fashionista. Stanton was previously a bond trader before he moved ...
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