Laurence Norah is an accomplished travel photographer known for his stunning landscapes and authentic approach to photography. From his early days developing film in a darkroom to his current digital adventures, Laurence’s passion for capturing the natural wonders of the world shines through. He shares his influences, tips for photographing while traveling, and the evolution…
Chris Kamberis is the creative force behind Trip and Trail, a travel photography publication with a focus on documenting places with photography. With a camera in hand and a deep-seated curiosity, Chris embarks on captivating journeys that bring distant places and diverse cultures to life through his lens. In this exclusive interview, he unveils the…
Step into the world of Kirsten Alana, a photographer whose passion and purpose is capturing the beauty of travel. Inspired by her love for storytelling and fueled by a deep-rooted fascination with travel, Kirsten’s lens has taken her on extraordinary adventures around the globe. Her photography reflects a unique blend of observation and appreciation for…
I’ve been a photographer for over ten years now, so I had heard of Skylum’s Luminar photo editing apps, but had never tried it until recently. Like many other photographers, I started out editing my photos using Lightroom and, more recently, Capture One. I’m primarily a street photographer and for that I don’t do any…
Join us as we delve into the journey of acclaimed photographer Gary Arndt. From his humble beginnings with a Nikon D200 to his globetrotting adventures, Arndt shares his insights on his love for travel and straightforward approach to photography. This is a brief interview, but his photos speak for themselves and I think it provides…
In this interview, Mary Carron, an avid photographer, shares her journey from early fascination with photography to rekindling her passion for it after an absence from the craft. Mary specializes considers herself an outdoor photographer, but she also does street photography and documents public places, drawing inspiration from renowned photographers like Fan Ho and Vivian…
Valérie Jardin is a self-taught photographer with a passion for street photography that shines through in her captivating images. Her minimalist style, focus on light and shadows, and ability to capture fleeting moments make her work stand out. But what inspires and motivates her to create? What makes a street photograph truly compelling? And how…
Martin U Waltz is a photographer, writer, and educator based in Berlin, Germany. He has written and co-authored several books on street photography and published many articles on street photography. He is a passionate photography teacher and offers photography coaching and photography workshops in Berlin. His work has been shown at exhibitions in Germany and…
John Hughes is a street photographer who has been capturing the vibrancy and diversity of Cambridge, London, and more for over 30 years. He fell in love with photography at a young age when he discovered the magic of the darkroom, and was introduced to street photography during a school trip to London in 1986….
Lukasz Palka is an exceptional photographer based in Tokyo whose art reflects his unique perspective on life. Lukasz’s work is the culmination of rigorous exploration and visual discovery, as he seeks to capture the beauty in the mundane and the extraordinary in the everyday. His lens takes us on a journey through the bustling streets…
Alex Coghe, a street photographer, has a unique perspective on photography that comes from his life experiences. He is self-taught, and his journey to becoming a professional photographer was anarchic, with a lot of experimentation and frustration, but also a lot of satisfaction. Coghe’s work is a total reflection of his life, and his photographs…
In a world where everyone is a photographer, it takes a true artist to capture life’s fleeting moments on the streets. It also takes relentless drive and dedication. Not only is Wojciech Ryzinski a very hard working photographer, he has a very artistic eye for composition, color, and light. In this interview with street photographer…
Max Gor is a photographer whose passion for street photography has become the main focus of his work. As he learned about different genres of photography, he realized that taking pictures of strangers candidly called to him. Influenced by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Bruce Gilden, Ernst Haas, Fred Herzog, Harry Gruyaert, Saul Leiter, William Eggleston, and Joel…
James Maher is a New York native, a graduate of the International Center for Photography, and a portrait, event, and street photographer. He’s the author of three photography books on street photography, travel photography, and photography marketing. I invited him for an interview to discuss his approach to photography. Below, you’ll find my questions for…
If you just bought your first camera kit, you may be wondering what the plastic thing is that came with your lens. Maybe you’ve been doing photography for a while and even have been using your lens hood but haven’t questioned why. The downside to lens hoods is that it’s another piece of gear that…
Street photography is a great way to capture the everyday beauty around us. It’s a form of documentary photography where the photographer captures candid moments from everyday life. Street photos are typically taken in urban environments such as city streets, parks, and other public spaces. I’ve been doing street photography for almost a decade now…
Street photography ISO is tricky; on the one hand, low ISOs give you better image quality; on the other, high ISOs let you shoot at smaller apertures and higher shutter speeds. The key is finding a balance so that you can get the results you want for your style of street photography. I give my…
If you’re a fan of street photography, you may have noticed that underexposed street photography can be really compelling. It’s a spin on reality that doesn’t look overdone or cliché, like with HDR or overly-Photoshopped photography. In other types of photography, it’s more common to raise exposure and shadows in post. But in street photography,…
Street photography shutter speed is highly dependent on what you want to achieve with your street photography. For example, do you want to freeze the action so that it’s like a preserved moment in time, or do you want to create a sense of movement by creatively using motion blur? The response to those questions…
While I wish there was a single best focal length for street photography that would fit every situation, it’s not exactly a possibility. There are wide-angle prime lenses that do the majority of what you need while being small and discreet. There are ‘normal’ focal length lenses like 50mm that can be great but are…