Category: Art
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King of street – street photography and sticker art
Those who’ve been following me for a while probably already know this about me: a personal great passion, developed fairly recently, is street art for sure. In the past, I’ve even worked on street projects and exhibitions collaborating also with other street artists in Rome, blending their art with my street photography. I’ve bought books,…
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My street photography influenced by cinema and painting
In a previous article we discussed how cinema and painting can influence your street photography vision. But what does this mean in practice when we are on the streets with a camera hold in the hands? How can we apply something that we’ve learned from studying a painter or a cinematographer to our…
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I’m connected to the moon – David Lynch (1946-2025)
I had another article in mind for my blog, but the sudden death of the master David Lynch compels me to dedicate an article to him. Unfortunatly he has passed away on 15 january 2025, after declaring, this summer, he was sick, he had a terrible emphysema. Director, sometimes actor, writer, musician, painter, and even…
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Why study paintings and movie frames for street photography
If you are reading my blog probably you’re asking also why sometimes I write more articles about cinema and paintings than street photography. First of all I love movies and art in general and this is probably the first reason. But the truth is that in my opinion you can learn more from a paint…
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Be yourself: having a personal style in street photography
Having a personal photographic style is essential to reflect “who we are” in pictures. It’s crucial that our style truly represents our soul, without pretending to be someone else. I give you few examples to explain better what I want to say. If you’re naturally shy or introverted in real life, that same approach should…
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The impact of Instagram on Street Photography and Art
In recent times, the intersection of art and street photography has become increasingly significant. As artists, we recognize the value of social media platforms—they offer unparalleled visibility and connect us with other artists. However, we must tread carefully in this digital landscape. Instagram and street photography: useful or not? 1. The Power of Social Media:…
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Cross Roads Blues by Oli Kellet – The loneliness of modern man
Recently I bought the wonderful new book Cross Roads Blues by photographer Oli Kellet. When I saw this stunning book on his website I was immediately amazed. A “street photography book” aesthetically wonderful for his colors and minimalism. Oli Kellet takes photos of people stopped at intersections, usually at sunset (or maybe sunrise?)…
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Cross in art: photography, cinema, painting and music
A small gallery about the representation of cross in art: how it is interpreted by different artists in painting, photography, cinema and also music. I like the way cross is represented in different style and contexts. About painting: Read something more about following painting by Rembrandt here. In the…
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Light can tell a story: street photography, painting, cinema
Paint your street photography with a great light and good photos will come to you. I think that it is difficult (even impossible) to take a wonderful photo with a bad light. But you can take a bad photo with good light. We have a lot of examples in photography, painting and cinema that show…
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Five lessons Rembrandt has taught me for street photography
Rembrandt was born on 15 July 1606, he was a dutch painter and printmaker; his art was influenced by Caravaggio and Italian Caravaggists. He is one of my favorite painter, I love the way he painted “chiaroscuro“; with his unique style I was influenced in doing street photography. So in this article I’ve decided to list 5…