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Photowalk on the Streets of Opelika
A few weeks ago, I had been watching some of Matt Day’s videos on YouTube. He lives in Chillicothe, Ohio, which he describes as the middle of southern Ohio where, photographically, nothing really happens. It’s not New York or Los Angeles, but small-town America. Despite this, he’s been photographing the area for years and says…
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Photo Inspiration from Todd Hido and Alex Webb
A few weeks ago, I had some time to shoot some of the downtown streets in Opelika, mostly where many shops have been closed due to water damage. I love this area; it’s a time capsule in history, much of which is still very visible. On this trip, I managed to capture some of my…
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Photo Walk Down Auburn’s College Street
This post describes a brief photo walk on College Street in Auburn, focused on capturing the vibrant azaleas. Despite limited time, they recorded a video showcasing their experiences and reflections. The most successful capture was a unique motion blur shot of an Auburn shuttle bus.
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Photography on the Streets of Nicaragua
I’ve been going back through some edits for the website lately, and I came across this entire street shoot I did in Nicaragua a few years ago that I had not processed yet. These images were never really part of the focus of the trip, so I never got around to looking at them until…
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Navigating Atlanta to State Farm Arena
The Atlanta Airport is one of my most favorite places for “street photography” which is just another way of saying “candid” photography. It may not be a genre of photography you care for, but it’s one I really appreciate. Done well you get an amazing snapshot of life as it was on that day, in…
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Shoot Wherever You Are
Photography is about integrating the practice into daily life rather than waiting for ideal moments. By embracing the mundane, utilizing available light, mastering composition, and being adaptable, photographers can capture beauty everywhere. Documenting personal journeys and experimenting with techniques enhances creativity and fosters a deeper appreciation for the world through a camera lens.
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Photography Rules That Stifle Creativity
This question came across my screen recently asking, “Are we allowed to be creative for the sake of being creative?” I loved the answer. In America, no. Somehow, our artwork and creative pursuits is only seen as virtuous if we are able to earn money from it, “make a living from it”, or preferably make…
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Street
This is one of my most elusive and favorite genres of photography. Street Photography is an older form of photography at this point, but it is challenging and rewarding. Below is a curated sample of my street photography work, most of which takes place in the southeastern United States. I will continue to update this…
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A Photo Day at Atlanta’s Hartsfield Airport
This post is about my recent leisurely trip to Atlanta Hartsfield Airport for photography, focusing on street photography, which captures candid moments in everyday life. They appreciate the authenticity of this genre, influenced by various notable photographers, and share a selection of images highlighting the airport’s vibrant atmosphere.
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M25 Mission Camp in Atlanta
There are several entries that have been sitting in my drafts for a while that I’ve trying to get posted, and this happens to be one of them. M25 Mission Camp is a youth missional organization in Atlanta that works with the homeless in a way I’ve rarely seen over the years. It wasn’t the…
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