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May 24, 2018 • 58min

Niko J. Kallianiotis discusses his new book and how he got it published

Houses Copyright Niko J. Kallianiotis Most photographers I know have a need to be recognized for their work. And the most frequent question I hear is “how do I publish a book?” Our guest today is Niko J. Kallianiotis, a native of Greece, who has lived and worked in Scranton, Pennsylvania for many years. This week he will be releasing his first book, a monograph, titled America in a Trance. It chronicles the people and places throughout the state of Pennsylvania. This subject is near and dear to my heart because I grew up in the hills Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio near the potteries, Coal fields and steel mills. And during my lifetime I witnessed the decline of the steel industry leaving behind empty houses, unemployment and opioid addiction. But people who remain are still hard-working proud and extremely hospitable whether you share their political beliefs, football passion for skin color. The mountains and rivers and hiking trails throughout this rugged state are beautiful. But the towns that lie between them can often be viewed as sad and depressing to those passing through. Many of these towns are far from beautiful but they offer the some interesting photographic opportunities to the photographer who is willing to spend the time and get to know the people. One such Explorer is Niko. Although he has lived in eastern Pennsylvania for many years, as a Greek immigrant, he still feels like an outsider. When I learned of his new book, I wondered if this “foreigner” would understand and accurately capture the soul of this unusual and unique part of our country. After seeing his photos, I can say he certainly did. And I encourage you to see it for yourself. A Selection of Photos from America in a Trance Braddock Copyright Niko J. Kallianiotis Supply Copyright Niko J. Kallianiotis Copyright Niko J. Kallianiotis Circus Copyright Niko J. Kallianiotis Niko’s Links Book: America in a Trance Niko’s Website Facebook Instagram
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May 4, 2018 • 47min

Ayash Basu discusses unique photo experiences through Loculars

Willets Point © Copyright Ayash Basu The April issue marked the 5th anniversary of Street Photography Magazine. What began as the test of a new publishing technology grew into an amazing community of passionate photographers of all nationalities and skill levels. It has been an amazing journey and I have you to thank for it. I also have to give a big shout out to our editor Ashley Hunsberger who has done a tremendous job finding new and diverse articles and keeping me on track. We wouldn’t have made it this far without her. Thanks kiddo. One of the benefits of publishing a magazine is the opportunities it creates to meet some very cool and creative people. Our guest today is Ayash Basu, the founder of Loculars. In short, Loculars is an online marketplace for unique short-form (2-5 hour) photo experiences let by some super talented photographers in several cities around the world. It’s sort of like an Airbnb for photo experiences I’ve reviewed every experience on their website and was blown away by the depth and breadth of options. Ayash was nice enough to offer our community a special 10% discount on any of the photo experiences on the website. If you’re interested just enter the code STREETPHOTOGRAPHY10 in the order form. The offer expires on May 31, 2018. About Ayash Basu Photography started as a hobby during Ayash’s college days in India as a member of the Himalayan Explorer’s Club. Over the years, his passion for immersive travel has led him to capture those experiences visually. Prior to starting Loculars, Ayash worked at McKinsey & Company, serving some of the world’s leading brands in the consumer, retail and automotive space on growth strategy and marketing effectiveness topics. Ayash holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, NY and a B.Arch from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). He is a keen value investor and avid tennis fan. In his spare time, Ayash pursues travel, street, and landscape photography. Some of his work can be seen on his website. Editor’s Note: Ayash is also a very fine photographer in his own right. Be sure to check out his work in the link above.
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Mar 15, 2018 • 29min

Tips for Getting Published in Street Photography Magazine

In this episode of the SPM podcast, Bob and I talk about the answer to one of our most frequently asked questions: “How can I get my work published in Street Photography Magazine?” We get this question all the time. Fortunately for us, all of our readers have a unique take on street photography and many shoot the streets in different cities all over the world, so as you can imagine there is the potential for an almost unlimited number of one-of-a-kind street photography projects, essays, ideas, how-tos and the like. But sometimes it can be challenging to make the leap from a series of street shots you like to a full fledged article. So we thought we’d take the time to talk about it. Why is written content so important? What should it include? How many images will you need to include? At what resolution? Here’s a brief overview of some of the main points we covered. Tips at a Glance Decide what kind of article you want to write. It might be a how-to article, a personal street photography project or even a tour of the city you live in. Select a maximum of 8 photos to include your project. Less would be fine, but definitely no more. Choose only your best work for publication. Write a minimum of 1200 words. Try to create a story or guide that flows in a logical order and tells a story. When you submit your work, introduce yourself. In a few sentences, tell us who you are and why your project is relevant to the magazine. These are just a few basic tips we covered during our conversation. To discover more ways you can make your work grab a publisher’s attention, click the audio player below:   Podcast Links Individual Image Submission Form SPM Photographer Registration Page Tips for Creating a Photo Project Article Dragon Dictate Bob’s email: bob@streetphotographymagazine.com Ashley’s email: ashley@streetphotographymagazine.com  
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Mar 1, 2018 • 33min

A Conversation with Diana Bagnoli – Resident Artist for Eyes on Main Street

Jackson Chapel Baptist Church’s worshipper About This Episode Diana Bagnoli Today we’ll talk more about the eyes on Main Street Festival which takes place every year in Wilson North Carolina. Our friend photojournalist Keith Dannemiller introduced me to this festival not long ago when he shared a project that he started as the artist in residence there back in December Back in December 2017. Since then I’ve been reading a lot about the festival and I was amazed at what they’re doing. It’s a large outdoor and indoor photography Festival that features 100 photographs by 100 photographers one 100 days. Some are very prominent like Steve McCurry, Alex Webb, Martin Parr, John Feely and Keith Dannemiller while others are emerging photographers from around the world. I believe they said that 38 different countries are represented. The festival takes place from April 21 through July 29. Here’s a link to the festival website so you can check it out for yourself. If you’re not familiar with Wilson North Carolina, it’s to small town just off of Interstate 95 at Route 264. They also have Amtrak station, which makes it convenient for anyone in the east The exhibition started by artistic director, Jerome De Perlinghi who teaches at Columbia College in Chicago. Our guest today is Diana Bagnoli who just finished her time in Wilson as the artist in residence for the month of February. Diana is a a very creative freelance photographer, photojournalist and environmental portrait photographer who has photographed documentary projects around the world. She spent the month of February in Wilson as the artist in residence where she was able to photograph the city in the residence of Wilson from our own perspective. Will share some of those photos in the article for this show. I spoke to Diana on February 28 just as she was wrapping up her project and preparing to return home to Italy. I was so glad I was able to to catch up with her before she left. Links to Diana’s Work Diana Bagnoli’s Website Diana Bagnoli’s Instagram A Selection of Diana’s Photos From Wilson A Selection of Diana’s Photos From Other Projects Quyllur Rit’i, that in Quechua means “Snow Star”, is a pagan and religious festival held annually at the Sinakara Valley in the Cusco Region of Peru that join together shamans and indigenous populations of the Andes with large groups of devoted Catholics. It is a 8km pilgrimage from the Mahuayani village until the Sinakara glacier, 5000m high, where Catholic and pagan people dance and sing for seven days. The pilgrimage to the Señor de Qoyllur Riti shrine has been recently included on the Unesco Cultural and Natural Heritage list. Ukukus ethnic group use to dance and beat themselves with a whipe, they play pranks and keep order among pilgrims. ukuku represents a trickster man-bear whose leads the procession and whose main function is to retrieve the holy water from Lord Qoyllur Rit’i and pass it on to the peasants, who use it for medicinal purposes. The curanderos Mario Cubas is protecting a peasant woman in her house from the evil eye.The curandero is the only person who has the skills and ability to fight off mal de ojo (the evil eye), or even to put curses on someone: “as exists good and bad in the world, somebody works in white magic and somebody else in black one”, said Mario.Tlacotepec, Sierra Negra, Puebla. On the Titicaca lake, in Perù, there is a small island with a shaman and a beautiful sky. The shaman is a healers who operate through spirituality and magic, there are still few of them and for the most part, they are elderly people, holders of an ancestral wisdom, verbally handed down from their ancestors.This is a long exposure picture at 5 in the morning, before going to fish with Isidro, the shaman of the island.
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Feb 8, 2018 • 50min

Des Byrne on Photography Collectives, Groups and Clubs

Des Byrne, a late bloomer in photography, founded Irish Street Photography Group. He shares insights on organizing groups, exhibits, and workshops. Discover the art of bringing street photographers together through collectives, workshops, and clubs.
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Feb 1, 2018 • 20min

Our Favorite Street Shooter of the Month Images from 2017

Each week we receive hundreds of submissions from our community to be considered publication in the Street Shooters of the Month section of the magazine. It’s a pleasure to view so many excellent street photos but quite difficult to decide which 6 will make the cut for the monthly issue. This week Ashley and I decided to begin a new tradition an choose our favorites for all of 2017. That was even more difficult that making the monthly choices. We each chose our favorite photo in each of five broad categories. They are: Storytelling, Humor, Minimalist, Timing and Street Portraits. Below are our selections, each with a link back to the original issue. But be sure to listen to the podcast to listen to our discussion. Finally….Congrats to the winners. It was a very tough competition. Storytelling Ashley’s Choice Missed the train.. by John Bastoen Saw this man watching the timetables after missing his train. What is his destination, his purpose of travelling.. little mysterious. Photographed in the wonderful station of liege guillemins in Belgium. See it in the November 2017 Issue Bob’s Choice Untitled by Hal Padgett The annual Opening of the Beaches parade in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. A long procession of vintage first-response vehicles crept along in the scorching wake of Shriners’ clown cars and go-karts. Suddenly this girl popped up in the window of an early 1960s ambulance. See it in the May 2017 Issue Humor Ashley’s Choice ” Baby Driver” by Des Byrne Someone described this photo as being scary I’m not too sure why? Someone told me not to share the story behind the image, because it then loses it magic or appeal, so I have decided not to say who the child or people are, or the story behind it….so please use your imagination and enjoy… See it in the November 2017 Issue Bob’s Choice Subway David by Nei Valente A train in NYC. See it in the February 2017 Issue Minimalist Ashley’s Choice Auburn hair by Stefano Compagnucci The project Spazio sazio stems from the idea that everyday places have a lot to say, and that their features constitute a delicate, sentimental geography. Colors become geometry, and support the structure of memory. See it in the April 2017 Issue Bob’s Choice Existence against the Eclipse by Zahid Rahman See it in the March 2017 Issue Timing Ashley’s Choice Untitled by Katarzyna Kubiak Photography made during my holidays in Greece. In the picture, the moment when people are preparing to leave Aqua Park See it in the October 2017 Issue Bob’s Choice Down The Rabbit Hole by Jeffrey De Keyser Denderleeuw (Belgium), 2017. See it in the April 2017 Issue Street Portrait Ashley’s Choice Untitled by Hal Padgett Daytona Beach boardwalk during October’s Biketoberfest.. Near sunset. In a raging nor’easter just one week after Hurricane Matthew had thrashed Florida’s northeast coast. I happened upon these three teenagers and asked if I could photograph them. It was all over in 20 seconds. See it in the August 2017 Issue Bob’s Choice Mexico City, 2017 by Cory Zimmerman A young lady’s long gaze from a Mexico City transit bus. Many people opt for the bus in the midday heat of Mexican capital of 20 million. See it in the June 2017 Issue
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Jan 18, 2018 • 46min

Photo Review Show with David Jackson

David Jackson is a UK native who ended up living in China thanks to one very unexpected chain of events. Though his interest in photography dates back to his earlier years, it wasn’t until he found himself living in a very foreign environment that he began to feel the need to document all the goings on around him more consistently. Since then, street photography has become a big part of his life. During our conversation with David, we take a look at three of his early images. He has since upgraded his gear, but each of the images we reviewed were taken with the trusty little point and shoot (a Canon IXUS to be precise) he started out with. David has an excellent eye for interesting subjects and situations and we thoroughly enjoyed evaluating his work. Click on the audio player below to hear a little more of David’s story and what Bob and I had to say about David’s images.   Photo 1 Ashley’s Comments This shot is composed so nicely! Unicycle man is framed just right. The lines of his unicycle draw the eye upwards very naturally and the symmetry on either side of him draws attention to the image’s many layers, which begin in the dark area you are shooting from and then fold out to reveal the texture of the ground, the boy, the crowd, the buildings, the rooftops and finally the sky. The many layers are what really make this interesting to me. Even more so than the characters, though I do like them too. The height difference, and especially the boy’s stance (which looks almost challenging) tell a story of one of those brief connections you have with someone you don’t expect to connect with. I find this image very interesting, it definitely draws my attention enough for me to take a second look. What could improve this image? I would say clarity. I think if you could make out the boy’s face and/or the faces in the crowd the story would shift from the boy to the performer. From the faces of others you could form an idea of the performer, which I think would make this image tell an even stronger story – one of a single individual as told by a crowd. In that case, I think it would be less about the artful layers and more about the human story. Generally, those stories make for the most powerful images. Bob’s Comments I like the way the entertainer and boy are isolated in a triangle of light under the overhang in the foreground of the frame. It helps draw attention to them. However, the boy’s face is in shadow, so I think would help to burn it in a bit in post. Also, I find my eyes begin to be drawn away from the subjects by the much lighter crowd in the background. I think darkening the crowd a little would help keep the viewer’s attention on the subjects. Photo 2 Ashley’s Comments I love this image. It really draws me in because (1) I can’t really tell what is happening and (2) it looks very intimate, almost uncomfortably so and (3) the colors are amazing. So, one by one in no certain order: The neon background really makes this image outstanding. It creates a contrast with the older people for some reason. Like the concepts of old and new clashing. I love that about it, it really creates tension. The fact that I don’t really know what’s going on makes me look a little harder and longer. The position of your subjects and your proximity to them really make this shot though. You got close, and they seem to acknowledge you but at the same time seem to be so into one another that they don’t care that you are there – as if they were two teenagers – and they hold that intimate pose anyway. It’s very raw and very human. The story it tells me is that even as we age we continue to seek affection. Big “capturing the human element” points on this one. Bob’s comments I really like portraits of older people because their faces are so interesting. This one is no exception. Their expressions really draw me in and make me wonder what their lives are like. I also like the fact that the man is looking at you while the lady is off in her own world. The bright green background makes it even more interesting due to the contrast it creates. This is my favorite of the group. Photo 3 Ashley’s Comments So this image definitely tells a story, but it’s an uncomfortable truth I guess you could say, which makes for a touchy subject. What I like is the contrast between the woman and the baby. There’s harmony between them because of their shared situation but also since they seem to be leaning in towards one another, but at the same time, their gazes immediately convey a sense of the huge gap between innocence and maybe cynicism, hope and weariness. That’s a powerful story, but it’s a hard one to tell without giving the viewer a feeling that you may have stripped the dignity from a person who needs it the more than most. I think that could be a problem with this image, despite the good documentary and story-telling facets. Bob’s Comments At first I didn’t think much about this one as on the surface it appears to be another photo of unfortunate street people. But unlike many photos that grab your attention as a thumbnail, this one requires closer study which will pays benefits to the viewer. The triangles formed by the woman’s sitting position make for a pleasing composition while the child’s expression draws you in. In China (and just about every place else) you see many people like this on the street. We tend to look the other way as we go about our business. But your photo gives us an opportunity to take a closer look, in comfort of our homes, to see these people as fellow human beings. See more of David’s work on Flickr.
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Jan 4, 2018 • 53min

Interview with Ray Anello

  Our guest today is Ray Anello who is recently retired from the Newsweek magazine, so it’s a real honor to speak to somebody who worked for such a prestigious publication. Ray grew up in a traditional Italian immigrant neighborhood in New York during the 1950s and 1960s. And he says in those days everybody was on the street all the time and it shaped how he approaches photographing on the streets today. Ray now lives in the suburbs of Los Angeles were sometimes it’s quite difficult to find good places to shoot on the street. If you’ve never been to LA, people drive everywhere and walk very little. In fact it can be downright dangerous to walk in some of the suburban areas due to the high traffic volume. Ray is a relatively new to street photography but he has jumped in with both feet. In fact after only a few months he purchased a Leica. now that’s commitment. Many people could be envious of Ray, because he now has plenty of time to follow his passion. In the process he recently rode the Amtrak on the West Coast to find interesting subject matter and now he’s planning other trips to further sharpen his skills. One of Ray’s influences is William Klein. He recently wrote a very interesting article about Mr. Klein which will be published in our January issue very soon. It’s really good, so don’t miss it. But in the meantime sit back grab a beverage and and listen to Ashley and I speak with Ray Anello. Some Recent Photos of Ray’s from his Beach Light project The shops on Venice Beach have always fascinated me. It’s where I find crowds of people taking in the late afternoon mood of the beach. (Late afternoon is when I usually shoot.) The bearded man above was just sauntering along, leaning back a bit he was so relaxed. And I liked how dark and shadowy he was compared to all the goods hung out on the storefront and the display of tee shirt designs above him. This combination—of the man with the setting—has the feel of Venice Beach for me. I think folks come to the beach promenade to unwind, to people-watch as well as to shop. It makes me realize what a gathering-place a spot like this can be. I also just happen to like clutter and crowded areas. As if life itself thrives on a kind of closeness. This is also a very Venice Beach kind of moment. This taken as the sun was going down. I do love shadowy figures highlighted a certain way. The folks here are dark and it’s intriguing to me that they themselves cast long shadows. (And the palm trees in the background seem like straight-standing shadows.) In spite of all the folks gathering on the beach at this time there’s always a sense of stillness. As if everyone is collectively holding their breath. This shot has that sense of stillness for me. – Ray Anello About Ray Anello I’m a photographer and writer living in Venice Beach, California. My current project is to continue shooting Venice Beach and Santa Monica. I’m fascinated by the beach light and how it affects everything and everyone. When I’m not shooting I’m writing a memoir of my childhood growing up in New York. As a boy I lived in a vibrant, immigrant Italian neighborhood. An experience that has had a lasting effect on me. It definitely has given me a keen sense of the street and why it matters.
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Dec 21, 2017 • 58min

The New York Street Photography Collective and a Tribute to Glenn Capers

In This Episode Today we pay tribute Glenn Capers, to one of my favorite street photographers who we lost last week. Plus we’ll speak with members of the very active New York City Street Photography collective. A Tribute to Photojournalist Glenn Capers If you’ve been following SPM you’ve probably heard me mention that Glenn Capers is one of my favorite photographers. It saddens me to tell you that Glenn has just last week lost his battle with heart disease and has passed away. He leaves behind his wife RoMa Johnson, family and many friends Glenn is a former photojournalists, world traveler, film maker, teacher and master storyteller. I first met him four years ago when I interviewed him as the featured photographer in Street Photography Magazine. He remained in touch ever since sending us updates about his world travels and workshops. No matter where Glenn trailed, he had the ability to easily connect with people of all cultures on a very personal level. This put him into situations that enabled him to create some very powerful images. But always the people came first and the photo was a bonus. In my opinion he was more of a documentary photographer than street photographer. As can be seen in the many photo stories he published over the years both as a professionals and as personal projects. My personal favorite story is a photo story titled A Day in the Life of Superman. It’s the story of Gerrardo, a retired school custodian in San Jose, Costa Rica, who donned a Superman suit to help protest the treatment of striking schoolteachers in his city. Super Seamstress by Glenn Capers from A Day in the Life of Superman Glenn first got to know Gerrardo personally. After forming that bond Gerrado invited him into his life to tell his story. The results are amazing. There’s a link to the photo story in the show notes. Don’t miss it. Glenn said that during his travels he was frequently invited into people’s lives to share their most personal moments. The ability to truly emphasize is a gift do this as a gift which can’t be faked. One of my personal objectives was to attend one of Glenn’s intimate street photography workshops somewhere in the world. He taught these everywhere, in places like Costa Rica, India, Nepal and many others. Sadly, that’s not going to happen now. But all of us will be able to learn from Glenn because his work lives on. I guess that’s all any of us can ask for. Please be sure to see the show notes for this program with links to Glenn’s work online. I don’t know what else to say so I’ll end this was Glenn’s own words of advice which he called his Last thought for the photographer, “Whatever you look to see outside, is waiting inside you.” Glenn Capers 1950 – 2017. Glenn Capers’ Links Blindman Shooting – Glenn’s  500px Account Glenn’s Behance Articles Glenn’s interview in Street Photography Magazine Glenn’s IMDB Page Interview with Jorge Garcia and Mathias Wasik of the Street Photography Magazine Collective Jorge Garcia Mathias Wasik Street photography, by its nature, is a lonely pursuit. Typically you shoot by yourself, edit your on photos, maybe upload to a social media site for a few cursory comments and wonder alone if you’re making progress. Or maybe you show your photos to your family and friends who say everything is good or don’t quite “get” what you’re doing. One of the best ways to grow as a photographer…any the of photographer is go get real constructive criticism. Sometimes a little tough love can make a huge difference n your growth. So where to you get that? Jorge Garcia, a Tampa native who relocated to NYC, had the same problem. So 3 years ago he decided to do something about it and begin his own collective. Today the New York City Street Photography Collective (NYC-SPC) has 21 active members who meet monthly to share their work and provide input and support to each other. Together they embark on group projects, publish a website and a Quarterly Zine. As a result they have grown as a group and individually as artists. I’m pleased to have had an opportunity to speak with George and his fellow collective member Mathias Wasik about the collective, how they began and where they plan to go with it. My hopes are that it will inspire you and others to put your own spin on a collective of your own. If you do, please keep SPM in the loop. So kick back grab a beverage and listen to my conversation with George Garcia and Mathias Wasik from the New York City Street Photography Collective. NYC-SPC Links New York City Street Photography Collective Jorge Garcia’s Website Mathias Wasik’s Website NYC-SPC Quartely Zine Photo Book Recommendations Bystander: A History of Street Photography By Colin Westerbeck and Joel Meyerwowitz God Inc. by Carl De Keyzer Harry Gruyaert: East/West by Harry Gruyaert
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Dec 7, 2017 • 50min

Photo Review Show with Angelina Davydova

They say that great photographers are made not born, but today’s guest, Angelina Davydova is making me think twice about that theory. That’s because she has been doing street photography for only 2 months. When I first saw her images I was certain she had been at it for some time, but not so. Ashley and I were blown away by the fact that she is beginner. Angelina, a native of Russia, now lives in Amsterdam where she works as a logistics expert for the Epson company. She was looking for a creative outlet and not long ago picked up camera and began shooting on the street. After only a few short months she has developed very good sense of composition and an and I for strong subjects. During today’s episode Ashley and I take turns evaluating three of Angelina’s photos which resulted in a very interesting conversation. We’ve included the photos in the show notes for the program below so please take some time listen to our conversation with Angelina as you view the photos in this article. Photo 1 Bob’s Comments Photos of people walking down the street rarely interest me because I see so many of them. At first glance I could’ve said “meh” to this one, but upon on closer inspection I drawn to the story and story and the questions it creates. One thing that stands out is that the last guy is looking in a different direction from the other two. The Chin Chin Club that you chose to include makes me very curious. In Amsterdam place with a name like that can’t be good, so it makes me wonder what they’re doing. And finally the stepping motion is spot on. You caught them in the perfect perfect stride with with their legs all in the same exact position. It was excellent timing on your part. The legs for 3 triangles, strong shapes that lend to the strength of the image. Ashley’s Comments They say a good image brings up more questions than it answers and that’s what I like about this image. The three men seem to be going somewhere together, but they aren’t interacting and their clothes make it hard to tell just what they are going to do. It’s also hard to tell what time of day this was with what looks like very little sunlight. In addition, there are no other people on what looks like a normally busy street – another mystery. The black coats against white window and the light coat against black door is also magic. Another lovely detail is how the three subjects’ feet are all in the same exact position. An excellent shot, the only thing I might change is cropping out the storefront far left to have an only brick background for a more solid rule of thirds and less busy, only brick background, if it had been possible. Amazing capture! Photo 2 Ashley’s Comments The gestures in this photo really make the shot for me. There is so much emotion from each character. The colors flow nicely with a greenish tone throughout. The background is a bit busy, but the characters make up for it as they have a strong pull for attention. I thought it a little close cropped at first glance, but after looking at the image for a while, I found that the way the grandmother’s head and the stroller tires are cropped just a bit make me feel more a part of the scene, as if I am right in there with the characters. Bob’s Comments This photo was well done. I like the color, the composition, and particularly the light on the child’s face and her pose looking down at the phone and her father’s hand. But then I asked myself the question “so what?” I can’t find an answer. Not that the photo was bad because it is well done, the subject just doesn’t interest me personally. If I saw this with a group of other photos it would not capture my attention. Photo 3 Bob’s Comments I really like this one. If It wasn’t for the digital camera and the frame this would be timeless. You did really good work and very harsh light making sure the shadows are not distracting. The main subject is placed perfectly within the rule of thirds and then framed by the girl on the right and the photographer’s hand on the left. That really draws my eye and interest to his face. It creates questions in my mind. For example” who is this guy?” He must be famous. I got the impression that he’s a famous person stopping for a photo op before he climbs aboard his private jet to go someplace interesting. Ashley’s Comments This is beautiful! Well focused, interesting subject and I love the angles. The way the “horizon” slants upwards adds a lot of interest to this image. Diagonal slants frame the main character. Also, it’s hard to tell exactly what’s going on. The camera acts as a censor bar over the eyes of the woman, which adds to the mystery and makes you ask questions or imagine stories. In this shot, the background is much cleaner, which, in my opinion, makes for a stronger overall shot. Overall, you have a keen eye for capturing characters that tell stories and emit strong emotion. Keep it up! I would say keep a closer eye on background and framing to keep creating even stronger images! Angelina currently shoots with a Sony I5000 with a kit zoom lens and a Sony 50mm for portraits. See more of Angelina’s work on 500px

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