I decided to do something very difficult for me today—sit at my desk and work on an E-book instead of walking the streets with my camera. Haha!
Feel free to download, share, remix, and use the information however you want. There’s also a blog post and an hour-long YouTube video that go even deeper into my full workflow.
The guide is designed for iPhone viewing, with links inside to watch videos alongside the text. Hopefully it all works smoothly. I’ll keep iterating—and if I can force myself to sit at the computer more, I’ll make more resources like this. Check it out! Time to hit the streets…
The Ultimate Ricoh GR Street Photography Guide — Free PDF Now Available
What’s poppin, people?
It’s Dante.
Today I’m standing on top of the cliff overlooking the beautiful Schuylkill River here in Philadelphia. And I’ve got something I wanted to share with you…
📄 I Made a Free PDF — The Ultimate Ricoh GR Guide
You can download it right now. It’s completely free.
👉 Check it out on my blog: The Ultimate Ricoh GR Street Photography Guide
It’s designed to work perfectly on your iPhone.
“Once you find the best, there’s no second best. It’s like there’s Bitcoin… and then there’s Ethereum — like, who the fuck wants that shit?”
📷 What’s Inside the Guide?
This PDF includes:
- Camera Settings
- Exposure & Metering Tips
- Techniques
- Composition Breakdowns
- Street Photography Philosophy
- Behind-the-Scenes Videos
- My Full Daily Workflow
- Publishing Tips
- Three Years of Ricoh GR Example Photos
“I don’t shoot RAW. I shoot small JPEG files. Highlight-weighted metering. High-contrast black and white. Cranked to the max.”
🎥 Linked Video Masterclass
There’s a 1-hour and 20-minute slideshow presentation linked inside. You can listen and watch as you scroll through the guide.
You’ll find clickable links in the Table of Contents to jump right to the good stuff.
🔧 My Camera Setup
You’ll get:
- My full JPEG recipe
- My exact exposure settings
- Screenshots of my GR screen
- Step-by-step instructions
🧠 Essential Street Techniques
These are all my personal methods I developed in the field:
- The Tourist Technique
- The Lookup Trick
- The Middle Finger Shutter
- The T-Rex Technique
“I shoot with speed. I wave my camera into moments and let the composition be more loose.”
I even show how to rotate the camera quickly using different grips. You’ll find behind-the-scenes video links for each trick.
💻 My Daily Workflow
This is the simplest workflow I’ve ever built:
- Shoot JPEG
- Import directly into iPad Pro via USB-C
- Curate using the built-in Photos app
- Publish to your own site, not Instagram
- Use Keynote for slideshows
- Upload to YouTube or your blog
“Delete your Instagram. Build your own site. Publish directly.”
🎨 Creative Experiments
- Collaging using Procreate
- Self-portraits with the macro feature
- Documenting botanicals while working in horticulture
- Juxtaposing macro details with wide open skies
📷 GR III vs GR IIIx
I break down the pros and cons of both.
“The GR III is simpler. When I’m working in Philadelphia’s tight corners, the wider focal length lets me get closer.”
🌍 10,000+ Example Photos
At the end of the guide, I link to:
- A Google Photos drive with over 10,000 Ricoh GR images
- Blog posts and additional resources
- More videos and tutorials
☁️ Final Thoughts
“This is a visual diary of my days. The GR empowers me. It’s simple, fast, and freeing.”
I put a lot of love into this, and honestly… there may be mistakes. I ran through it fast. C’est la vie.
But it works. It’s only 20MB, super lightweight, and you can download it right now.
📲 Just go to: dantesisofo.com → Start Here →
The Ultimate Ricoh GR Street Photography Guide
🌇 From the Cliff in Philly…
As I record this, I’m overlooking the city, wind blowing, clouds shifting, sunlight piercing through…
“Crush the shadows. Expose for the highlights.”
These are the Greek temples of Philadelphia.
Rome never fell, baby.
Peace ✌️
– Dante