A Subterranean Idea I’ve loved subway systems for as long as I can remember. The complex symbols, the intricate maps, the design of the stations, the rituals of travel – each aspect of the subway system fascinates me. I especially love the idea that, for a brief period of time, we suspend our notions of personal space and willingly squeeze into tiny compartments with complete strangers. And I love that all of this happens underground, an alien place that most of us only visit for two reasons:
Unscenes
STREET PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE AGE OF PHOTOSHOP "To be a Surrealist means barring from your mind all remembrance of what you have seen, being always on the lookout for what has never been." - Rene Magritte SURREALISM A style of art and literature developed principally in the 20th century, stressing the subconscious or non rational significance of imagery arrived at by automatism or exploration of chance effects, unexpected juxtapositions, etc. AUTOMATISM A method of producing pictorial art
Things Lost, Things Gained
My name is Saiful Amin Kazal and this is my story, or at least part of it. I was born in 1969 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. I am an amateur photographer and I have been doing photography since the 1980s. Professionally, I work for a construction company. The Pilkhana Tragedy, My Tragedy One day, February 25, 2009 to be exact, I was on my way to work when I got trapped at the Jigatola bus stop, which is located very near to the BDR (now renamed BGB or Bangladesh Border Guard) number four gate. Chaos
The Making of “Londoners”
Why make street portraits? For Alex Amorós, his motivation was clear. Alex had already spent quite some time observing the diverse population that traversed the streets of London when he noticed something was missing. People were everywhere but they didn't seem to be making any connections with one another, they never seemed to take a moment to just communicate. To Alex, the solution was simple. He says, "I decided I was going to stop people and take portraits. I wanted to break those limits and
The Girón: A Different View of Havana
The streets of Havana are well worn by photographers. Seemingly trapped in time, the vibrant streets provide a unique mix of architecture and culture that welcomes those with a camera with open arms. The locals have a relaxed attitude that makes it a delight to explore the back streets and old buildings that make up La Habana Vieja. Any mention of Havana will probably have you conjuring up iconic images of classic American cars and old women smoking cigars. Inevitably the uniqueness of a
Something From Nothing – Nona’s Italian Cucina
At the age of 24 Yvonne Cunningham, a navy wife, moved with her husband Jesse with their two small girls, age 3 and 10, months to Naples Italy. It was an adventure of a lifetime that will change her forever. This is their story. You may ask what this has to do with street photography. This is the first of a series of photo projects called "Something From Nothing." aim is to tell the stories of people who have created something new from nothing but an idea. It can be a
Humans in Geometry
In 2017, I went in South Africa for my honeymoon. That was where my passion for photography began. My approach immediately came to light when I realized I’m not the kind of man who likes to be the center of attention. Street photography suited my style perfectly. When I first began, I was so excited about the genre. I started reading books and watching videos, and of course, shooting as much as possible. In the beginning, I only shot in black and white, because that’s how I envisioned street
When Street Photography Took to the Sky
We boarded the train at Paris Gare de Lyon. From the very beginning of this stretch of our journey – life seemed like a dream. The train pulled us past the most beautiful fields and villages, sheep and cows grazing here and there all along the way. Every so often the train would stop, people would stir, an incomprehensible announcement would go over the intercom (Je ne parle pas français) and we’d set off once more. About halfway through the scenery began to shift and grow, landscapes rising
Keslerbear and Johnodactyl
By Ashley Hunsberger John Hartley was finishing up a shift at the local coffee shop. As he hung up his apron and peered over the counter, he noticed something. That guy, the one who came in almost every day, was still staring intently at his laptop screen, immersed in...well, John wasn't sure what. True, it was normal to see freelancers scattered around the shop sipping their lattes without ever taking their eyes off their computer screen, "but this guy," John thought to himself, "his shifts
Reverie
It’s weird to shoot in a kind of reverie. Almost in a dream state. But that’s what the late afternoon sun can do. Put you in that state. That’s what I look for as a photographer. I find it on the beaches, piers, promenades of Santa Monica and Venice, California. In the late mystifying light that brings its own kind of shadow. The shot up above being like that. A midnight sun over a mysterious nighttime world. I remember shooting transfixed. I guess my dark filter and my camera settings did this
The Morocco You’ve Never Seen
Introduction by Ashley Hunsberger What comes to mind when you think of Morocco? If, like me, you’ve never visited the country but you’ve seen your fair share of photos of the place, you probably dream up colorful souks, gorgeous stacked residences just old enough to look beautifully aged rather than run down, blue walls for days – the perfect backdrop for your street shots, warm, friendly people and little cafes with tiny cups of strongly brewed coffee you can almost smell. European influences