From time to time, I get a comment or a pm saying something along the lines of:
“You could have had 100K or 500K subscribers by now, but you don’t because of this… or because of that…”
Of course, having that many subscribers would be amazing. It would probably solve quite a few problems too.
But especially after seeing the comments and the engagement on my recent videos, there is really only one thing that comes to mind:
I am grateful.
Grateful that this channel has almost 30,000 genuinely thoughtful, intelligent people following it.
Reading your thoughts and opinions in the comments, sometimes incredibly deep, nuanced and beautifully written, really fills both my mind and my soul.
I would much rather have this than 100,000 people who don’t care about the videos, don’t engage with them in a meaningful way, or are simply here to create chaos.
The conversations we have underneath these videos have become one of my favourite parts of making them.
So thank you.
Thank you for being here, for sharing your thoughts, for challenging my ideas, and for giving me a reason to keep improving and making better videos.
I really appreciate you all. ❤️
As always, I’ll leave you with a few of my recent shots. Because at the end of the day, photography is what brought us all here. 📷
We often call certain photographs clichés because we have seen them a thousand times.
It could be a lone figure walking through a beam of light or a silhouette against a bright wall.
But what if these clichés are not simply overused ideas?
What if they are actually part of something more that photographers have developed over decades?
In my latest video, I explore why so many street photographs resemble one another, where the line between inspiration and copying really sits, and why understanding why a photograph works may be far more useful than trying to avoid everything that has already been done.
I had a fantastic weekend out on the streets with my camera.
The weather was sunny and hot, with occasional clouds rolling in, making midday photography both interesting and challenging. Even so, I think I'm slowly but surely falling in love with the 28mm (full-frame equivalent) focal length.
I found myself getting close, looking for ways to bring different elements together into frames of organised chaos. In total, I made 397 photographs. Years ago, that would have been little more than a warm-up. But my approach has changed.
These days I react quickly, but I walk more slowly. I spend more time observing, taking in the energy of the streets before pressing the shutter. The 28mm has been the perfect companion for that way of working. I still have a lot to learn with it, though, and I'd like to spend more time with the focal length before sharing my thoughts in a video.
In the meantime, I'm working on a few new videos. I'll post a poll in the next few days so you can help me decide which one should come first.
Until then, enjoy the rest of your Sunday, and I'll see you very soon with a new video.
Recently, I had to step away from photography for several months. I’m slowly finding my way back now, and the experience taught me more than I expected.
In this video, I share what the break did to my confidence and photographic eye, along with practical tips and a simple exercise that can make returning feel easier.
Have you ever taken a break from photography? What helped you come back?
It took me ten years to understand these photography lessons. You can learn them in 16 minutes.
Some came from mistakes. Others came through frustration, experimentation and countless hours walking with a camera. Together, they completely changed the way I see and photograph the world.
The new video is now live. Which lesson has made the biggest difference to your photography?
Hello everyone! Just wanted to share a quick update. I've been juggling a lot recently, and although I'm working on getting back to my normal weekly schedule, I haven't quite managed it yet. I'm hoping the things holding me back will be resolved soon so I can get back on track. I've really missed our weekly catch-ups and can't wait to bring them back.
In the meantime, I hope you're all out there shooting plenty and getting amazing shots, and enjoying photography to the fullest!
I'm aiming to return with a new video on Sunday, July 19th, 2026.
In the meantime, here are some of the shots we talked about in the last video.
Aristeidis Sfakianos
Most composition advice will tell you where to place your subject. It will tell you about the rule of thirds and the golden ration.
But that is only a tiny part of what actually makes a photograph work.
In my latest video, I go through some of the composition mistakes that held my photography back for years.
I also share a few practical techniques I now use in the streets to catch these problems before I press the shutter.
If composition is something you sometimes feel is wrong without being able to explain exactly why, I think you’ll enjoy this one.
🎥 Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/yo-eqP-Cbpk
Video link in the first comment
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Aristeidis Sfakianos
From time to time, I get a comment or a pm saying something along the lines of:
“You could have had 100K or 500K subscribers by now, but you don’t because of this… or because of that…”
Of course, having that many subscribers would be amazing. It would probably solve quite a few problems too.
But especially after seeing the comments and the engagement on my recent videos, there is really only one thing that comes to mind:
I am grateful.
Grateful that this channel has almost 30,000 genuinely thoughtful, intelligent people following it.
Reading your thoughts and opinions in the comments, sometimes incredibly deep, nuanced and beautifully written, really fills both my mind and my soul.
I would much rather have this than 100,000 people who don’t care about the videos, don’t engage with them in a meaningful way, or are simply here to create chaos.
The conversations we have underneath these videos have become one of my favourite parts of making them.
So thank you.
Thank you for being here, for sharing your thoughts, for challenging my ideas, and for giving me a reason to keep improving and making better videos.
I really appreciate you all. ❤️
As always, I’ll leave you with a few of my recent shots. Because at the end of the day, photography is what brought us all here. 📷
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Aristeidis Sfakianos
We often call certain photographs clichés because we have seen them a thousand times.
It could be a lone figure walking through a beam of light or a silhouette against a bright wall.
But what if these clichés are not simply overused ideas?
What if they are actually part of something more that photographers have developed over decades?
In my latest video, I explore why so many street photographs resemble one another, where the line between inspiration and copying really sits, and why understanding why a photograph works may be far more useful than trying to avoid everything that has already been done.
🎥 Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Z7pEeqIoULg
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Aristeidis Sfakianos
Hi everyone! I'm working on my next video, and I have a few ideas I'm very excited about.
One of these will be the next upload, coming in 2–3 days (depending on how editing goes).
Which one would you watch first? Drop your vote below and if there's another topic you'd love to see, let me know in the comments!
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Aristeidis Sfakianos
I had a fantastic weekend out on the streets with my camera.
The weather was sunny and hot, with occasional clouds rolling in, making midday photography both interesting and challenging. Even so, I think I'm slowly but surely falling in love with the 28mm (full-frame equivalent) focal length.
I found myself getting close, looking for ways to bring different elements together into frames of organised chaos. In total, I made 397 photographs. Years ago, that would have been little more than a warm-up. But my approach has changed.
These days I react quickly, but I walk more slowly. I spend more time observing, taking in the energy of the streets before pressing the shutter. The 28mm has been the perfect companion for that way of working. I still have a lot to learn with it, though, and I'd like to spend more time with the focal length before sharing my thoughts in a video.
In the meantime, I'm working on a few new videos. I'll post a poll in the next few days so you can help me decide which one should come first.
Until then, enjoy the rest of your Sunday, and I'll see you very soon with a new video.
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Aristeidis Sfakianos
Recently, I had to step away from photography for several months. I’m slowly finding my way back now, and the experience taught me more than I expected.
In this video, I share what the break did to my confidence and photographic eye, along with practical tips and a simple exercise that can make returning feel easier.
Have you ever taken a break from photography? What helped you come back?
🎥 Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/rftSlPN_zB0
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Aristeidis Sfakianos
Let's start preparing for the next video. Have you ever had a break from photography?? If yes for how long?
How did you get back to it?
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Aristeidis Sfakianos
It took me ten years to understand these photography lessons. You can learn them in 16 minutes.
Some came from mistakes. Others came through frustration, experimentation and countless hours walking with a camera. Together, they completely changed the way I see and photograph the world.
The new video is now live. Which lesson has made the biggest difference to your photography?
🎥 Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/3ojk3MzVPm8
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Aristeidis Sfakianos
Hello everyone! Just wanted to share a quick update. I've been juggling a lot recently, and although I'm working on getting back to my normal weekly schedule, I haven't quite managed it yet. I'm hoping the things holding me back will be resolved soon so I can get back on track. I've really missed our weekly catch-ups and can't wait to bring them back.
In the meantime, I hope you're all out there shooting plenty and getting amazing shots, and enjoying photography to the fullest!
I'm aiming to return with a new video on Sunday, July 19th, 2026.
In the meantime, here are some of the shots we talked about in the last video.
https://youtu.be/WDeQm9u3Ty4
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Aristeidis Sfakianos
Ok. Let’s start a new tradition!
Would you rather:
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