Fresno Fair

Sunday, October 23, 2011


Fresno Fair

About a couple of weeks ago Bladimir and I headed to Fresno for the weekend. We wanted to finish our assignments there, but got nothing done. It was a disaster. This fair was probably the only thing we could shoot.


Fresno Fair

Fresno Fair

Fresno Fair

Fresno Fair

Fresno Fair

Fresno Fair

Fresno Fair

Fresno Fair

Fresno Fair

Fresno Fair


The concept behind this was to get the atmosphere, the intensity, and the candid aspects of the Fair. This event occurs a handful of times of the year and about a quarter to a half of the Fresno population go there to enjoy the rides, fried food, and games. It was tough, but I gathered a good collection of images from it.

Arthur

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Photographers I've Been Following

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Today I want to share some photographers I've been following as of late. These individuals have been inspiring me to go out and photograph the streets in different angles. The last time I posted an entry about other photographers are friends of mine I associate with. The post I'm doing today are photographers I have been influenced by, but don't know them personally. What I look for in a photographer is not only the images themselves, but what they represent personally and mentally. I'm into their concepts, work flow, their passion toward their craft, their confidence, their timing, and angle of their compositions.




Eric Kim

I just discovered this person earlier this year and has made an impact on my craft. Eric is an upcoming street photographer who has been traveling internationally to help other street photographers get their name out there. His blog features a lot of interesting subjects that include workflow, camera gear, photo essays, and much more. You should check out some of the videos he posts of him photographing the street. It's pretty amazing!




Dirty Harrry aka Charalampos Kydonakis

D.H.'s blog is sort of similar to Eric's, but he focuses more on just photographers he's been observing. He'll have some of his work showcased in slideshows, but most of the updates include other work. I admire his workflow and compositions. His talent working through open shutters is so phenomenal. The way how he works the flash, the placement of his subjects, and even the oddball images he somehow finds are just incredible.




Matt Stuart

In-public member Matt Stuart is among the many photographers I feel a great connection with. A lot of his work has an elegant touch which I find myself trying to capture. He is able to find a relationship with the subjects and the background. Matt is the type that would shoot for a whole year (mind you he's still shooting film) and maybe edit down to twenty images from the many rolls he's shot through.


These are only a few of what I have been observing myself. Looking through their work I've been inspired to just go out and find new ways of photographing. It helps with my framing, my angle, my concept, and even helps me develop a relationship with the people around me. Thank you guys for creating great bodies of work. I hope to meet you and photograph with you.

Arthur

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Street Modeling

Tuesday, October 18, 2011


Street Modelin'


A lot has happened since the last post. A good portion of my time has been spent on school assignments. I haven't had time to shoot for myself. In-between shoots, school, and work I've somehow managed to collect a good amount of photos for this specific post. October is hot this year and people aren't sure what to wear at this time. It's been pretty sporadic in my perspective.


Street Modelin'

Street Modelin'

Street Modelin'

Street Modelin'

Street Modelin'

Street Modelin'

Street Modelin'

Street Modelin'

Street Modelin'

Street Modelin'


Arthur

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SF Protest

Saturday, October 8, 2011


SF Protest 10/7/11


It started as we three walked around the city. Bladimir, Rolo and I met up at the Apple Store to photograph a memorial service for Steve Jobs. We took a stroll towards other places, but we ended up walking into a protest on Powell St. All three of us did not know what to expect, but we were all somewhat prepared to document whatever came through.


SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11

SF Protest 10/7/11


It was the first time I was able to act as a photojournalist. I had the will, the skill, and the concept to initiate the perspective of the protest. The results came out beautifully. This goes to show how important it is to walk around with a camera packed. Time will never tell when a moment strikes. More can be viewed on my SF Protest section of my Flickr. Have a gander and let me know what you think.

Arthur

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