Them streets
Photography has always been about translating what my mind conjures up into an image that’s coherent to people. While shooting street it’s about the serenity within the mayhem, the stories lost in the crowd, the energy or feeling the masses overwhelm me with. If there is an element of surprise or a juxtaposition thrown in there, better still.
I’ve shot street only while on photowalks, one thing this mentorship is going to change 😀 And when I do go out shooting, I’d like to find stories in simple gestures. To capture environment, emotion and energy. To me shooting street is a chance to freeze a moment in time and use it as a diving board to and spin my own version of reality.
Choosing just one photographer has been difficult, however in terms of style and storytelling, Ming Thein is my artiste of choice. You’ll notice the use of colour [Advantage Thein], but more than the presentation it’s the storytelling. The combination of the right moment and the environment, it makes me wonder what their story is!
What just happened? Did he manage to fix it? Did he have to take the day off and rush home in blind panic?
http://www.mingthein.photography/cinematic/
A few other faves that I’d like to mention:
For the play of light. Marie Laigneau http://marielaigneau.com/ and
Abstract street photographers – Alan Humphris (http://www.alanhumphris.com/) and Frank Andree https://www.lensculture.com/projects/341692-abstract-street-photography
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A great post, Lucille and I love what you say about SP being serenity and chaos! This oxymoron is a wonderful way to explain why shooting street is so fascinating! Easy and complex! Very much looking for your own version of reality!
I like your choice of a photographer and among his different thematics, I love his paintings with people most for the way he isolates his subjects.
A great example of colour in Street Photography Lucille Galleli I wonder if the photographer was shooting through the signage on the window, which creates the pink and blue colour at the top and bottom of the frame. I like the moment captured, the man lost in his thoughts unaware of us observing him. A great read! I especially like your quote “the serenity within the mayhem.” I also enjoy finding this.. creating order from the chaos. I’m a fan of Marie Laigneau as well. Thanks for sharing.
Great image ! I love the touch of blue and pink colors! Great read as well. I would love to experience a photo walk someday but haven’t found any in my area. .. maybe it’s time I started one ! 🙂 thanks for sharing
Mayhem? Diving boards? I’m in! 🙂
Great introduction, thanks for the links to others! Yes Marie L… has been a great contact here in G+. Like that colour image you picked, really pulls you into what is the story in there. Looking forward to following you down the streets! Welcome.
Lucille Galleli Wonderful introduction about what attracts you to the street. Also love the phrase “serenity within the mayhem, the stories lost in the crowd”. This is a photographer that I have never seen, but he has some really wonderful images. I too enjoyed the cinematic nature of his storytelling.
I like your choice very much. Thank you for this lovely post.
Interesting reading, nice definition about freeze a moment in time and fantastic choice of the photographer, I really enjoyed looking at the pictures of Ming!
You have such a wonderful way with words and photos Lucille Galleli! “the stories lost in the crowds”, so true. I know that you are going to find some amazing stories!!
Oh I love how you decribed your feelings in this post. So well described; so meaningful. The photograph you chose is absolutely stunning. The focus and DOF just helps to make this a brilliant composition Lucille Galleli !
I do love your choice of photo Lucille Galleli. That out of focus and in focus mix reminds as well of Carmen’s choice of photographer Saul Leiter. Those streets are choatic, and to me street is like the Jazz music of photography, so much improvisation, but at its heart a pattern or structure and occasionally beautiful harmonies. I am not sure if I am making sense – a bit late!
Modern – impressive – hip – great style – I can see why you are drawn to Ming and what draws you in with this style. It will be interesting to read about your experiences while not on a photowalk but to where your personal compass leads you. Thanks for the introduction Lucille Galleli to this fabulous photographer… perhaps the resume is a bit blasé – 😉. Impressive to say the least and he realizes his passion and is following it!!
I also have never purposely gone out to shoot street photography and I’m looking forward to this change and to freeze a moment in time as you said. I enjoyed your post.
I like your remark about finding stories in simple gestures. For me, when you can find that, those scenes tend to be the most powerful. Good choice of photo too. I was not familiar with Ming Thein. Thank you for the intorduction to him.
Just waiting on a plus post for week 1. Just let me know if there is anything we can do to help you with the mentorship Lucille Galleli