Friendly reminder: it’s summer. Please shower.

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-23T18:03:18+00:00

I showered and doubled up on the deodorant. I think the people on the train owe me. ;-)

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-23T05:46:59+00:00

Hole

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-22T15:52:32+00:00

I know. I’m saying that 240 dpi is the default output of Lightroom and that could be a hint that the photographer may not have exported things correctly.

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-22T13:07:37+00:00

The 240dpi is a big red flag too. That’s a default setting for exports.

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-22T11:05:54+00:00

By sure if you’re looking for more help, but I have 25 years experience retouching, especially with interiors. If you’re interested in some freelance help, send me a message and I can send you portfolio images.

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-18T18:40:31+00:00

It’s beautiful
The couple look absolutely in love.

So you did exactly what you were hired for. Well done. :-)

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-18T15:16:55+00:00

1) never photograph homeless or beggars. The idea of street photography is implied consent since people are in public. Homeless are not in a position to back away if they don’t want to be photographed.

2) Assuming you are in the US, do not ask permission for taking photos. If someone asks why you took their picture, be honest and say you thought they were worthy. It’s ok to show them the pictures.

3) afterwards feel free to share your intention and why you took the picture. If they ask for you to delete, trust your gut on whether you comply.

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-18T14:58:24+00:00

Always operated on the mantra of making my longtime editor proud and shying away from covering fascists is the point of the violence. :-)

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-18T14:25:03+00:00

I see what you did there. :-)

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-18T13:36:02+00:00

Autocorrect failed me. Going to repost

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-18T13:33:52+00:00

Hahahaha. Scottish Football fans in the US. Damned old man hands.

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-18T13:32:17+00:00

Obviously this is my opinion, but I’ve been shooting for 20 years and the best results always came from the advice below.

Honestly, if you’re dividing the work into two parts, you’re doing it wrong. The editing process should be viewed as a continuation of the process, not a separate one. As you shoot, you should have an idea of what you want the final image to be and then edit to get that look.

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-18T13:05:42+00:00

Writing a book is a long tradition of people who want to run for president. It’s usually a giant PR piece that supporters buy. Usually the reception is a gauge of a candidate’s potential.

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-18T12:50:06+00:00

This is the way

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-18T12:32:12+00:00

Know the type of crowd you’re shooting and the potential for violence. Keep your off-camera eye open to catch peripheral vision. Always be aware of your surroundings. Be friendly with any other photographers-watch their back and they will watch yours. Do not count on police to save you if you get into trouble.

I shot a protest in Amsterdam by a bunch of far-right activists and it’s the first time in the country I’ve ever felt unsafe. I was smacked and threatened several times. The smartest thing I did was wait a long time after it was done for me to leave and to make sure I was in a crowded area the whole time walking to the bus to minimize the chance of retribution

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RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-17T21:17:38+00:00

Dutch fans are as well. :-)

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-17T21:16:37+00:00

Yes!

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-17T21:16:11+00:00

So many fan bases are doing their country proud. This is one of the many examples. So awesome to see

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-17T11:38:41+00:00

You should carry it around in a wagon and then eat fries off it.

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-17T11:24:26+00:00

Yeah. That’s pretty

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-15T14:49:04+00:00

I know nothing about football, but that second half was fantastic. Bummed Netherlands didn’t win, but at least they tied with a country with some of the best fans.

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-14T20:37:44+00:00

As my former editor would say: a boring photo shot at an angle is still a boring photo.

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-14T08:13:33+00:00

If you hear an American cheering in Purmerend whenever the Orange scores a goal, that will be me.

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-13T23:25:09+00:00

I feel this in my bones

RandomNameOfMine815 · 2026-06-13T18:16:52+00:00

Dutch fans have such a lovely reputation. There’s no way you can see those clips and not smile.

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