Street photography requires grinding, practice, and repetition
As Louis Pasteur said, “Luck favors the prepared mind.” You have to work very hard to get lucky. You must think and concentrate on good luck. You create positive and optimistic thoughts.
Am I the luckiest photographer or am I working the hardest? I’ve had the opportunity to make a photograph of rainbows 5 different times all across the world. Since my first rainbow shot in Baltimore, I went out there with determination and effort. During my first trip into the rain, I actually had the thought in the back of my head that I will get lucky and see a rainbow on the other side of the storm. In street photography, I believe that anything is possible and you can manifest greatness from the “street gods” here and there. Once opportunity meets your preparedness, you must not stumble and be quick with how you react to the given situation. Photography is visual problem solving and it’s important to be on your toes to solve any problem. When you put your mind to it, anything is possible.
The spontaneous nature of street photography is the most exciting aspect of this practice.