Did I Save These Images?

January 11, 2024

Saving Or Ruining Film Images In Post Processing

While visiting the Palacio de Cristal in Retiro Park in Madrid, Spain, in 2019 I made several images with my Leica M4 and Delta 400 film.

close-up black and white image of several Harley-Davidson motorcycles, with focus on their fuel tanks, and helmets placed on top.

AI and Photography: Defining the Boundaries

November 8, 2023

Can AI-Generated Images Truly Qualify as Photography? A Barthesian Perspective

Generative Artificial Intelligence and Photography: if there is one area of controversy in the photographic world today, it is this one. Are AI-generated images photography? Should they be allowed to be submitted for photography contests? Can they be sold as photography?

High contrast black and white image of a boat leaving the boating ramp and Round Lake, NY in dense fog

Capturing the Essence of Tranquility: Round Lake, NY

October 10, 2023

Discovering Serenity Through the Lens of High-Contrast Monochrome

Nestled amidst the picturesque Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York lies a hidden gem: Round Lake…

Beyond the Cars: Photography as a Window into the People and Communities that Surround Car Shows

May 9, 2023

How Photography Can Tell the Story of Car Shows As A Social Phenomenon

Since their conception, cars have captured the interest of all kinds of people: those who are interested in design, those who are interested in racing, people who are interested in mechanics and engines, those who like to show off with fancy cars, and individuals who collect cars, to name a few.

black and white image of an office desk setup with laptop, calculator, fountain pen, and Leica M4 camera

Photography Skills and Project Management

February 20, 2023

How my photography makes me better at my day job

Working with people is essential to my day job and documentary-style photography. From one-on-one meetings to global zoom meetings, from capturing a general street scene to documenting protests. Therefore…

black and white image of an SD-card, a thumb drive, and an external hard disc lying on top of sheets with film negatives

The Case For Film

February 6, 2023

Will Artificial Intelligence aid the revival of film photography?

Since the inception of photography, photographers have manipulated images to show something different from what they initially captured when pushing the shutter button…

black and white image of four young women with fancy hats at Saratoga Springs horse race track

Finding Focus

January 30, 2023

THE NEXT STAGE IN MY PHOTOGRAPHIC EVOLUTION, OR: HOW TRYING PURE STREET PHOTOGRAPHY HELPED ME TO FIND MY ROAD AHEAD

While I explored different photographic genres over the years, since moving to the US and being driven by my passion for people, I have come home to my true passion: documentary-style street photography and essays.

image of five third-party lenses for fujifilm x-series cameras, showing Industar 26m, Summaron 35mm, TTArtisan 50mm, TTartisan 23mm, Nikkon 35mm

Why You Should Use Third-Party Lenses on Fujifilm X-Series Cameras

December 5, 2022

It Is Probably Not For The Reason You Expect

In last week's article, I mentioned that I purchased a TTArtisan 23mm f/1.4 lens for my Fujifilm X-Pro 1…

black and white picture of three cameras. A Fujifilm X100F, a Leica M4, and a Fujifilm X-Pro1

The Trinity Is No More

November 28, 2022

One Camera Is Gone, And It Is Probably Not The One You Would Expect

In 2019, I was fortunate to obtain two new cameras that were an excellent accompaniment to my Fujifilm X-Pro 1 and supplemented each other: a new Fujifilm X100F and a used Leica M4.

As I wrote, these three cameras became my Trinity.

What Is A Good Photo?

April 20, 2022

If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough - is that it?

What does make a good photo? Is it just proximity to the subject (as Robert Capa famously said)? Or is there more to it? In this article, I provide some insights into the elements that could make a good photo, and also some tips to get educated about photography.

black and white image of a man with a hat walking in the snow in front of a church — Image courtesy and copyright Amei Manten

Not The Decisive Moment

March 21, 2022

Street Photography Is Social Documentary Photography

Writing last week's blog posts about the book Lost London: 1870-1945 made me realize that there is an easily overlooked aspect of street photography.

Book Review: Lost London 1870-1945 by Philip Davies

March 14, 2022

How A Photo Book With Old Images Impacted My Photography

I was lucky enough to stumble upon this book while browsing the bargains area of Barnes & Noble. It is a photo book with old images from London, United Kingdom, taken between 1870 and 1945, providing a unique insight into how the city and its inhabitants looked during those years.

Why Subjects Need Space

November 1, 2021

To Crop Or Not To Crop, The Question Is

I need to think more about when to crop my images and when not. Reducing what the viewer can see of the subject of an image to the bare minimum can take away from the message that I want to share.

Getting The Shot: Preventing Lens Flare

February 11, 2021

Using A JJC Lens Hood To Prevent Unwanted Lens Flare

One of my most popular images shows a considerable amount of lens flare, which, in this instance, adds in a positive way to the general mood and feeling of the picture…