For some time now, I’ve been hearing that straight photography is dead. Well, dying anyway.
Queen Elizabeth’s passing has received quite a bit of coverage here in the United States. Millions of people turned out not only in London but all over the UK and the globe for various services held in her honor. The coverage has shown the sincere outpouring of respect and affection that the people of her country have for her, but there is a noticeable emphasis on the scale and spectacle of the event.
A compact camera with a fixed lens designed specifically for its sensor can be a fantastic tool for things like street photography, documentary work, or simply your daily walk. One of the top options in this category is the Leica Q2, and this awesome video review discusses the camera and the sort of experience and performance you can expect from it in practice.
Do you ever feel challenged by the creative energy of your subjects? The pressure to create something unique when you’re walking amongst giants? I had a chance to talk with renowned music photographer, Denis O’Regan about shooting some of the biggest names in modern music history.