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A while ago I came across amazing images taken by
photographer Simon, a London-based photographer with an
addiction for shooting intimate moments in the city. I felt so pleased to have
the pleasure of interviewing the man behind the b&w city photography. If
you would like to get to know Simon a bit better, check out the interview below
and wallow in the beauty of these amazing images.
BF- What inspired you to become a
photographer?
S- I was always interested in
art from a young age, I used to sit in my room flicking through magazines and
books and sketch for hours. Then I discovered the camera, and was hooked, I
used to play around with every setting until I knew it inside out.
BF- Where are you originally
from?
S- Born in the North of England,
from a city called Hull. Not many people know it and the few that do associate
it with a fishing town still. If anyone is passing by they should visit the
William Wilberforce museum.
BF-Who is your favorite
photographer?
S- I can’t say I have one
favorite, I love masters like Henri Cartier-Bresson, Helmut Newton, Bruce
Davidson right through to the supreme colour work of Alex Webb.
BF- Are you a risk taker?
S- Well I take pictures of
strangers on the street without hesitation and don’t think about the
consequences, most people are ok with it. On a whole I would say that I’m not a
risk taker, in fact the complete opposite, I like to be organized and have a
plan for everything!
BF-What advice would you give to
inspiring photographers?
S-Good question, I do a lot of
reading and buy photography books to get inspiration, too many people are
focused with buying the next best digital camera or gear. People should go out
and shoot with the same camera and lens for at least a year and get to know it
inside out. Also learn how to use zone focusing, you don’t need to be fumbling
around changing focal lengths and speeds when trying to capture that split
second moment, you will miss it.
Check out these lovely photos from his project
“Chasing The Light”
Written by Heather
Lisa Noire
