Street Photography workshop
I had figured I needed some inspiration again so I signed up for a street photography workshop this weekend. On friday evening we listened to an inspiring presentation of the teacher’s work, so I was very inspired on the way home! Yesterday morning we were shown a sequence from “The Genius of Photography”, the one [...]
Warming up!
I am attending a course in Street Photography this weekend, and it actually started this evening. It has been some time since I have been “shooting” people and I feel it takes some time to get back into it. But it has to start with lifting the camera to the eye! I often find that [...]
Reflected Sunlight
I love it when the sun is at that specific angle where the light is reflected back on the building across the street. I love the soft light it creates in the street.
Repetition as a compositional element
Repetition of shape is said to be a strong element in composition, as the eye will wander from one to the other. It is one of the things I am looking for when walking around town with the camera. I’ve had a bit of an overdose of photography lately, as I’ve been working intensely on [...]
Straight off the Production Line
Went out for a walk with the camera after work today. I was fascinated by this revolving door at the central station in Oslo. There is something about doors and tunnels, where people can’t really escape! Study the legs of the guy in the last image. Can you see something odd? You probably have to click [...]
Dark Streets
Taking pictures at night require a high ISO and your images will most likely be quite grainy, which again often makes a good b/wh. I love taking pictures in the streets at night, using only the street lights or lights from cars driving by. One trick you can use if you are not fond of [...]
Everything in fur
I passed this shop one evening, as the owner was about to close. He was standing outside and the puppies were eager to join him in going home.To create a compelling photograph, there has to be a story. Visible or hidden. Something that makes people wonder, or smile. The reason why you are taking the picture. [...]
