“Where at least I know I’m free”

If you’re obsessed, consider yourself blessed.

From French motivation. Morphologically motivate +‎ -ion

1. Willingness of action especially in behavior.
2. The action of motivating.
3. Something which motivates.
4. An incentive or reason for doing something.
5. A research rating that measures how the rational and emotional elements of a commercial affect consumer intention to consider, visit, or buy something.

After getting a good, deep sleep, I have unlimited energy the next day to hit the goal of walking 30,000 steps! Your body should physically feel exhausted after a long day of walking on the streets. If you’re not tired, you didn’t try hard enough.

I can’t stand to look at a computer screen before bed. It definitely effects your sleep in a negative way unlike anything else. Because of this, I tend to spend my mornings looking at photos on my iPad and doing other computer things. Once I come home from the day outside, I am absolutely exhausted and ready to drop dead asleep!

The courage and audacity I had to make this photograph still motivates me to this day. You can see the behind the scenes in this video I filmed.

From Middle English abundaunce, habaundance, from Old French habundance, abondance, from Latin abundantia (“fullness, plenty”), from abundō (“to overflow”). Equivalent to abound +‎ -ance.

1. A large quantity; many.
2. An overflowing fullness or ample sufficiency; profusion; copious supply; superfluity; plentifulness.
3. Wealth; affluence; plentiful amount of resources. 
4. Frequency, amount, ratio of something within a given environment or sample. 
5. A bid to take nine or more tricks in solo whist.
6. enough, sufficiency.

I try my best to remain positive and forever optimistic about the future. Some simple things I do to accomplish this is by walking with my chest open, shoulders back, and head held high. I always have a smile on my face because I can’t help but feel blessed and grateful to be alive today. The one thing I have control of is my own physical health and well-being so I put these things in the forefront. Everything else will fall into place once you put your physical body first. I am so overjoyed with an abundance of happiness and I just want to share it with everybody I meet!

What is right is wrong and what is wrong is right

It’s better to have unorthodox thoughts and potentially ruffle some feathers than go along with everything like a lil’ lemming.

A zen location in the city to relax, think, and pray

The iPad is the most beautiful way to look at a photograph.

This was the first time I saw the organist projected onto a screen! This was a very nice surprise. Come on down to the world’s largest organ in the Wanamaker Building at 12:30 or 5:30pm everyday besides Sunday in Philadelphia.

I enjoy passing through the City Hall tunnels, walking to Penn’s Landing, and listening to the Wanamaker Organ before dinner each day.

Stop Using Your Viewfinder for Street Photography!

The Viewfinder: Overrated and Limiting

In street photography, the viewfinder is one of the most overrated pieces of camera technology. Whether it’s an optical viewfinder on a Leica, an EVF on a Fuji, or even a high-end DSLR, the viewfinder locks you into a narrow, restrictive way of seeing the world.

“The viewfinder limits your compositional freedom to eye level. Why restrict yourself to one perspective?”

Why You Should Ditch the Viewfinder

1. Increased Flexibility

Using the LCD screen frees you to shoot from more dynamic angles.

• Low angles: Capture ground-level perspectives without lying on the pavement.
• High angles: Hold the camera above your head for a bird’s-eye view.
• Creative compositions: Extend the camera in any direction and still compose your shot effectively.

2. Less Intrusive

The viewfinder signals to everyone that you’re taking a photo. In contrast, shooting with the LCD screen is more discreet.

• People are less likely to notice you.
• You blend into the environment, allowing for more candid moments.

“With an LCD screen, you don’t have to play games holding the camera to your face. Just point, compose, and shoot.”

3. Freedom to Experiment

By ditching the viewfinder, you open yourself up to new techniques and compositions.

• Adjust-your-sleeve technique: Pretend to adjust your sleeve while holding the camera at an angle for a quick overhead shot.
• Tilt and twist: Experiment with unconventional perspectives by tilting the camera in different directions.

The LCD Advantage

Even on cameras designed for viewfinder use, like the Fuji X-Pro series, I find myself gravitating toward the LCD screen. The tilting or fixed LCD on compact cameras like the Ricoh GRIII offers unparalleled ease and versatility.

“Using the LCD screen allows you to react faster and more creatively, unburdened by outdated norms.”

But What About Glare?

Sure, LCD screens can suffer from glare, but that’s a minor inconvenience compared to the creative freedom they provide. You’ll quickly learn to adapt, finding angles that work even in bright conditions.

Join the New School of Street Photography

Street photography evolves, and so should your approach. Stop clinging to old-school notions of what it means to be a photographer. The viewfinder may have its place in certain contexts, but for street photography, the LCD screen reigns supreme.

“Stop following outdated rules. Embrace the freedom of the LCD and start photographing the new way.”

The streets are alive, dynamic, and unpredictable—your photography should be too.