Tag: 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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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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I’m Francesco, a street photographer
A few words about me and why I’ve created my personal website and blog. Well usually I never talk about me, I don’t like to do that. My name is Francesco and I’m a physician. Back in 2010 I fell in love with photography (before I hated it) which for me is a form of…
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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 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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5+1 tips to find inspiration in street photography
How many times I feel tired and I don’t have any motivation to go out for street photography. Especially in this time during covid-19 pandemic with empty streets and people’s faces always covered by masks. A lot of times I’m dissatisfied with my street photography, I criticize myself, my pictures, my style, the way I…
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Quit your left brain when you’re doing street photography
Your left brain could be the worse enemy when you’re doing street photography. Left brain criticize you, produce fear, make you think, make you more uncomfortable in the streets. In less words it paralyze the action. Active your left hemisphere only at home during the editing process, when you analyze composition and overall quality of…
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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…
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Slaughterhouse as Antichrist: painting and street photography
Ok, the title is a bit strange and mysterious but it’s not a “clickbait”. I want to talk about something new and interesting: the representation of slaughterhouse in paintings and street photography (reportage). Before starting I’ll say you a couple of things. First of all I’m not vegetarian. Second, these are only my ideas about…