I paused my street photography in Oslo in January and December. It was so cold and dark, and I had enough to do with other things than photography. But now when the evenings go lighter, and the sun last long enough to my way home from work, the longing for taken pictures starts again. Now … Continue reading Back in the streets of Oslo
Oslo
Photo walks, Oslo, 3/9 to 12/9
This two weeks I have captured a lot of pictures, both street photography, but also nature in the town. It´s fantastic, it is good to walk for half an hour in the middle of the day, and it is fun to take all the pictures. I try to catch some moods. Capture the situation in … Continue reading Photo walks, Oslo, 3/9 to 12/9
Why do I shoot streetphoto
Yesterday I was on a streetphotography course in Oslo. The exercise was asking people if I could take a portrait photo. To ask people has something with our comfort-zone to do. I had butterfly in my stomach, but I had done this before and was prepared to do it again. I think this is about … Continue reading Why do I shoot streetphoto
Don’t stress, relax and automatic settings
Today I relaxed when I walked. I didn´t know what pictures I would shot, and what kind of pictures I would have when I got home. Maybe it helps to not think and just be relaxed, because today I got three portraits, and it was just smiling faces. Nobody got angry with me and asked … Continue reading Don’t stress, relax and automatic settings
To find your style
There are so many pictures out there, in the world, at Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, in photo clubs, everywhere. Maybe you wonder how to express your voice. You look at a picture someone else have taken and found it amazing. What did this photographer do? You ask yourself “Why are not my pictures in the same … Continue reading To find your style
It wasn´t my lucky day
Yesterday I was as usual on my lunch out to “hit the street”. It was a grey day in July. It was blowing and it was a little bit cold. I wanted more street portraits, but my luck seemed to be gone. I thought that I could take portraits of young women beggars, so I … Continue reading It wasn´t my lucky day
Start with streetportraits
Today I took my first street portrait, it was exciting and I felt nervous. I saw a man, a beggar, coming near me with a cup and wanted money. I thought; now I have the opportunity to make a portrait. I gave him 10kr, and asked if I could get a picture of him. He said … Continue reading Start with streetportraits
