The Soul of Street Photography
Learning to see again.
There are numerous resources online about the technical aspects of photography. As humans, we find it easy to recite facts and figures. They are definite, palpable, tangible. “The new mirrorless has 64 megapixels”. “The new f1.2 lens is out of this world!”. There are so many resources in fact, that some fall into the trap of believing that being technically adept is all it takes to make great photography. Now, if that were true, why is it possible to look at a technically perfect shot yet not feel passionate about it? Why does some photography speak to you and yet others do not? It is because photography as an art form goes beyond an artist's technical capabilities or the specifications of the camera. Photography as art is an extension of the soul. A piece of us on film. It is our vulnerability laid bare.
It’s your vision.
The essence of photography lies in our ability as artists to interpret the world around us. To observe our surroundings and be aware of the patterns and dynamics of our environment. Yet, romantic notions aside, no one is born with this skill, it must be learned. Like other muscles in our body, we must consistently exercise our eyes and minds to see the beauty hidden in what initially, can seem quite ordinary. For this, I believe that it is an advantage to use the simplest…
