With street photography, it seems that the perfect solution is the simplest one.
Smaller cameras and smaller file sizes simplifies the process so much that I can now completely stay focused on producing more photos. This is a big deal for me because in the past my process was a lot slower and I would often wait months before reviewing photos I make. Speed is now at the forefront and I am able to both produce and publish work in the same day with no hassle or delay.
Now that I’ve found what works best for me, I want to philosophize more about photography and life in general. Perhaps I’m more interested in video and want to start writing from here. I enjoy using video as a way to flesh out thoughts and share my process instead of sitting at a computer and writing passively. It seems to be the optimal solution for me as I learn more every time I hit record and speak to the GoPro.
I’ve spent the past year photographing in a completely new way. I even made time to utilize my new process while living abroad in Rome for two months. Not only was I able to test my newly acquired skills this year, but also come to terms with what I really want from my creative work.
My most audacious goal is to become the greatest photographer of all time. As crazy as it sounds, this has always been something I aspired towards since day one. It is also a goal for me to share my ideas around street photography and help others that are interested.
At this point, I am just getting started. I look at my past ten years of photographing as merely practice. There’s only onwards and upwards from here.