Street Photography Magazine

Philipp Meiners – Turning a Personal Project into a Photo Book

Apr 23, 2021

German photographer Philipp Meiners discusses his passion for street photography and turning personal projects into photo books. He shares his process of curating his favorite photos, selecting materials, and creating a yearbook. Topics include using Lightroom, choosing the right paper, shooting in black and white, and exploring different locations for photography.

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Philipp Meiners

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Quick takeaways

Street photography can be found and appreciated in small towns, not just big cities.

Curating a photo book involves careful selection, sequencing, and even adding quotes to enhance the overall experience.

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Passion for Street Photography

Philip Meiner is an avid street photographer who discovered his passion for street photography while on a world trip with his wife in Vietnam. Seeing the vibrant street scenes and capturing the essence of everyday life changed his perspective on photography. Philip now focuses on street photography in his small town, Vecta, in Germany, finding beauty and interest in the local streets and people. He believes that street photography is not limited to big cities and encourages others to explore and discover the hidden gems of small towns.

Introduction

3min

Creating a Personal Photo Book

20min

Personal Photo Book Project

4min

Exploring a Winter Project in Their Hometown

2min

Experimenting with Custom Settings and Shooting in Black and White

2min

Exploring Different Locations for Photography

12min

Discussion on Travel Restrictions and Future Plans for Japan Trip

2min

Sharing Work and Gratitude

2min

Philipp Meiners is a German photographer who is passionate about street photography. He describes his passion this way: “Strolling through the streets, always looking for something interesting, the decisive moment, is a great opportunity for me to disconnect from everyday life. I just walk through the streets and watch what is happening, or look for a specific spot and wait there for the decisive moment.”

Philipp’s latest project was quite intriguing – a yearbook of his favorite street photos taken throughout 2020 and turned into a physical photo book using Blurb. I was curious about how Philipp curated his images, selected materials, and how satisfied he was with the end result, so we got together to chat about it. We talked about what all was involved in creating his yearbook and what it takes to bring a personal project to fruition.