Street photographers – GFN Street Photography

Back to Windy city.

27 June, 201728 June, 2017Posted in Editorial, Street photographers, Street PhotographyTagged Chicago, photowalkLeave a comment

In a few weeks I’ll be back again. Last time it was for Thanksgiving and the November wind was less forgiving.

This time it’ll be summer and we’ll be approximately 12 Swedish Street photographers, staying for a long weekend. Me, I’ll first visit my family in Indy (Indianapolis). Seeing them again is a must, but after that I’ll indulge in all of the more or less dramatic Chicago scenes. See you there?

Down the stairs

Pillar break

Colorful crossing 1

Ballooner

Driven Bears fan

Happy street blues man

Walking the Plank.

17 August, 201617 August, 2016Posted in Street photographers, Street PhotographyTagged Amsterdam, Berlin, Gatufoto, Gothenburg, Lisbon, Street photo, Street photographyLeave a comment

This Saturday, me and a lot other photographers participate in a makeshift exhibition at Planket in Gothenburg. Everyone get a metre (1,1 yard) and what you do with it is up to you.

I’ll go hardcore. I’ll laminate my 10-12 pics and nail them to wooden boards, just for fun (and for the possibility of rain).

“Balcony talk”

Wanna see some more?
Planket, right by Bältesspännarparken and Trädgårdsföreningen in Gothenburg – Saturday August 20th, 12.00-18.00

The lifelong debate.

26 May, 201625 May, 2016Posted in Street photographers, Street PhotographyTagged Football, Gatufoto, Lisbon, Street photo, Street portraitLeave a comment

While in Lisbon a month ago, I met many interesting people. One of the most memorable moments is one in Alfama. Where two women, half seriously, half for fun discussed what football team is the best. Becausecheering for Benfica or Sporting is not always a laughing matter, I can assure you.

I’ve shown you a pic of Tia Benfica before. Here a series of her discussing important issues with a friend and relative, right i front of us having a glass of wine (or two).

GF-23apr16_ArgueingFootball1-FB — Arguing football 1

GF-23apr16_ArgueingFootball2-FB — Arguing football 2

GF-23apr16_ArgueingFootball3-FB — Arguing football 3

Portfolio Lisbon done.

20 May, 201619 May, 2016Posted in Editorial, Street photographers, Street PhotographyTagged Gatufoto, Lisbon, Street photo, Street photography, Street portrait, Tram2 Comments

Not all pics I took, just some. I’m not finished with all the nice pics from Lisbon a month ago, so I’ll add a few more later on but still, here is a start… (click).

We share knowledge.

19 May, 201612 September, 2016Posted in Editorial, Street photographers, Street PhotographyTagged Gatufoto, Street photo, Street photography, Work shop2 Comments

I’m passionate about my street photography. But also try not to be possessive of knowledge or claiming I have enough knowledge. One of the great goals in my life is to constantly learn and to help others. It’s a feel good thing, really.

With my good friend and fellow street photographer Daniel Eliasson, I’ve written a basic course in street photography. The first course/work shop was in Swedish, but less than a year ago I translated the course into English.

We claim that street photography is a great discipline for learning more about your own way of taking pictures, of your camera(s) and of others in the urban environment. And – tada – this bit-sized course is totally free. Why don’t you try it too?

Taking the course is free, you only commit to receive one email a day for 20 consecutive days – each one taking less than 4 minutes to read. Just click here.
Welcome to the street photography!

Och. Kursen finns naturligtvis även på svenska (klicka).

Beautiful moments.

1 February, 20164 March, 2016Posted in Editorial, Street photographers, Street PhotographyTagged Gothenburg, Street photo, Street photography, Street portrait, Work shopLeave a comment

Next up of my Street Photography friends is Daniel Eliasson, the man behind “Streetpeople.se”. We’ve done some collaborations, even if I consider him slightly more experienced as a photographer than I am. He’s a fun guy, the perfect company as you browse night life in a larger city…

Daniel and I wrote the original Street photography course at “Daily Bits of”, the version in Swedish. That was a great experience as we tried to pin down the pure basic elements of how to approach photography on the streets. Today there’s also an English version, that I wrote myself out of our mutual work.

Anyway, Daniel is a really good photographer, that’s already have had several workshops and exhibitions. Here are just a few examples of his storytelling.

Botten upp (Bottoms up)

Doften av ditt hår (The scent of your hair)

Ballongpappan och retstickorna (Balloon dad and the rascals)

All photos on this page: Daniel Eliasson.

In his own words: “I try to capture beautiful moments. Snapshots of life and social interactions between people. When I shoot street photos, I always look for the extraordinary. Something that sticks out from the regular. After 15 years, I still chase the perfect photo. I doubt it will ever come, but that’s what drives and motivates me; the hunt for the perfect street photography.”

More on Daniel? Visit his photography site on the web Streetpeople.se or go over to Facebook where you also can see some of his work.

Here or by email.

27 January, 20164 March, 2016Posted in Editorial, Street photographers, Street PhotographyTagged Street photo, Street photography, Street portrait, Work shopLeave a comment

This simple and inspiring course I first wrote in Swedish with my Street Photography buddy Daniel Eliasson. This English version helps any photographer who likes to take pictures of people. Tips, knowledge and inspiring exercises, all wrapped into a 20 day, less than three minut e-mail course. And of course – it’s free of any charge.

There is also another way of taking the course and that’s here on my site. Just click on the meny at the words “Street photography – un introduction”.

Happy hunting on the streets!

Cathing moments.

24 January, 20164 March, 2016Posted in Editorial, Street photographers, Street PhotographyTagged Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Gatufoto, London, Street photo, Street photographers, Street photography, Street portraitLeave a comment

The third of my friends in my street photography community (Gothenburg area) that I’ll like to introduce is Mats Johansson. As many of us, he’s got another job full time and take pics wherever he go (as he travels a lot). No matter whether you call Mats an amateur or not, he’s got that great eye for interesting pics.

*Öppen bar (Open bar)*. Amsterdam April 2015

I saw one of Mats exhibitions last spring, where he declared that anything urban interests him, sometimes it’s street art, sometimes street photography – quite often a combination of the two. In his own words:

– To look for and catch moments, views and interesting meetings in a urban environment is magic, especially with lots of people and movements in them. It’s the mix of documentary and art that fascinates me.

MatsJ1 — ” Kunst on wheels”. After a week with looong work days in Brussels I walked towards the Central Station. Lovely weather, with lots of people. At the stairs up to Kunstberg/Mont des Art I saw three skaters. Shot several pics, of which this is one. The guy really liked to show off, both tricks and tattoos.

Photos: Mats Johansson

You can check out his pics at his own site, by clicking here.
Mats is also at Facebook (click here) at Flickr (click here) and at Instagram (click here).

In a flash.

22 January, 20164 March, 2016Posted in Editorial, Street photographers, Street PhotographyTagged Gothenburg, Street photo, Street photography, Street portraitLeave a comment

Daniel Castro is the second of Street Photography friends I thought I’ll introduce to you. He’s always looking for that documentary style, wherever he shoots – on the street or at concerts and events. Daniel’s always looking for a new angle and really like to shoot with a flash.

At the moment having an exhibition att “Crippas café” in Gothenburg, the pics there are half from the street, half from concerts – all of them telling a story, Daniel style.