Ever wondered why some photos feel more cinematic than others?
In my new video, I break down the key things that can completely change the look and feel of your images, from composition and light to color, gear, and editing.
I’m sharing 3 after-and-befoe examples to show how small creative decisions can make a big difference in the final photo.
I’d love to know: how much do you edit your photos or you don't edit them at all?
This one is a little special. I’ve been working on a project around the 50mm lens, not just as a tool for taking individual street photos, but as a way of building a complete body of work.
In the video, I talk about composition, light, shadows, colour, sequencing, and the process of turning years of 50mm photographs into a printed photo book.
It’s partly practical, partly reflective, and very much about why our photos deserve to live somewhere beyond hard drives and social media.
For years I believed full frame was the destination. I thought that with the bigger sensor, comes the better camera and, as a result, better photography.
But after years of shooting the streets, I slowly realised something surprising.
Sometimes smaller cameras, like APS-Cs, can actually make us better photographers.
For years I thought changing lenses was about changing my photography. From the 50mm to the 85mm, from wider lenses to smaller cameras, each focal length taught me something different about composition, storytelling and the way I see the world.
But after all these years, I realised the greatest change was never the lens itself. It was me.
This is one of the most personal videos I have made about photography, focal lengths, introversion, growth and the strange way cameras can slowly shape who we become.
I was in the mood to share some of my recent shots today. So here they are. How is everybody doing? Feel free to share your photos in the community tab! Let's see what everyone is producing!
I got the camera, used it properly, and made a video not just about specs, but about why a small camera like this can sometimes matter more than bigger, more capable systems.
If the GR IV is on your mind, or if you’ve ever wondered why so many photographers love the GR series, come and join the conversation in the comments
Guys, seriously… there is nothing better than sitting down and reading your comments. Whether they are deep, thoughtful and descriptive, or simply funny and lighthearted, they realy make my day.
Thank you for being here, for taking the time to watch, and for adding your voice to this community. What we are building here means a lot to me, and I never take it for granted. 🙏😊
Aristeidis Sfakianos
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Aristeidis Sfakianos
Ever wondered why some photos feel more cinematic than others?
In my new video, I break down the key things that can completely change the look and feel of your images, from composition and light to color, gear, and editing.
I’m sharing 3 after-and-befoe examples to show how small creative decisions can make a big difference in the final photo.
I’d love to know: how much do you edit your photos or you don't edit them at all?
🎥 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/TSjK3vyM674
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Aristeidis Sfakianos
Some more shots from my new video: Mastering the 50mm Lens: From Shooting to the Final Image
🎥 Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/IN0BxdcSpzA
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Aristeidis Sfakianos
New video is up!
This one is a little special. I’ve been working on a project around the 50mm lens, not just as a tool for taking individual street photos, but as a way of building a complete body of work.
In the video, I talk about composition, light, shadows, colour, sequencing, and the process of turning years of 50mm photographs into a printed photo book.
It’s partly practical, partly reflective, and very much about why our photos deserve to live somewhere beyond hard drives and social media.
I’d love to hear your thoughts when it goes live.
🎥 Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/IN0BxdcSpzA
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Aristeidis Sfakianos
For years I believed full frame was the destination. I thought that with the bigger sensor, comes the better camera and, as a result, better photography.
But after years of shooting the streets, I slowly realised something surprising.
Sometimes smaller cameras, like APS-Cs, can actually make us better photographers.
🎥 New video is now live.
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/q_2BRYuSRQo
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Aristeidis Sfakianos
For years I thought changing lenses was about changing my photography. From the 50mm to the 85mm, from wider lenses to smaller cameras, each focal length taught me something different about composition, storytelling and the way I see the world.
But after all these years, I realised the greatest change was never the lens itself. It was me.
This is one of the most personal videos I have made about photography, focal lengths, introversion, growth and the strange way cameras can slowly shape who we become.
I hope you enjoy it.
🎥 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/W5eyU99PaxM
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Aristeidis Sfakianos
Hello everyone,
My apologies, there won’t be a video today. It’s been a very busy week, and I needed some time to catch up with life.
We’ll be back to our normal schedule next Sunday.
I hope you all have a lovely Sunday and a great week ahead.
See you next Sunday.
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I was in the mood to share some of my recent shots today. So here they are. How is everybody doing? Feel free to share your photos in the community tab! Let's see what everyone is producing!
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🎥 The new Ricoh GR IV video is now live.
I got the camera, used it properly, and made a video not just about specs, but about why a small camera like this can sometimes matter more than bigger, more capable systems.
If the GR IV is on your mind, or if you’ve ever wondered why so many photographers love the GR series, come and join the conversation in the comments
https://youtu.be/7DMRX5tngWo
#streetphotography #ricohgriv #ricohgr
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Guys, seriously… there is nothing better than sitting down and reading your comments. Whether they are deep, thoughtful and descriptive, or simply funny and lighthearted, they realy make my day.
Thank you for being here, for taking the time to watch, and for adding your voice to this community. What we are building here means a lot to me, and I never take it for granted. 🙏😊
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