I’m now writing on Medium.com
Just a quick update to let you know I’ve started writing on Medium.com. Medium has a built in audience which means it’s easier to get articles read compared to a blog like this one. There will be some overlap with this blog as I am writing photography related content, but on Medium I am also writing on other topics as well.
Which Rolleiflex should you buy in 2023?
Rolleiflex first launched their twin lens reflex camera in 1929 and they were immediately extremely popular all over the world, so much so they had trouble meeting demand from their factory in Braunschweig, Germany and they were producing around 20,000 cameras per year.
The Rewarding Side Of Photographing Strangers
I took a photo of this man in November 2005 while on a trip to Beijing. A year later, I was there again wandering around the same area. To my surprise I saw the same man again and was so disappointed I did not have the photo to show him as I never dreamed I would see him again.
Should you ask for permission to photograph someone?
One of the biggest sources of stress and anxiety for most street photographers, even seasoned ones, is the angry subject who doesn’t like having their photo taken. One way to avoid this confrontation is to ask before taking a photo.
A Digital Camera That Gives A Film Experience
I was amused to see that a company is launching a digital camera called the Flashback ONE35 (135, get it?) that mimics the disposable film camera experience by limiting the number of shots to 27 and making you wait 24 hours before you are able to see you pictures!
Bus Stop
I've been fascinated by street photography for many years. I love the idea of capturing a part of life in a particular location at a particular time.
The Road Home
Another example of how using a 60-year old vintage camera can really help put the subjects at ease and avoid arousing suspicion which would inevitably change their demeanour and result in a very different image.
Welcome to a brand new blog
So, what’s this all about then? Well, basically, I’m a British expat living in mainland China since 1999. During this time, I have mostly been working in market research as well as dabbling in the bar and restaurant business for a few years.