Street Photography & Creative Insights
Welcome
Thank you for stopping by. I’m Adam.
I am an avid street photographer. I’m fascinated by how people interact with the urban environment and the stories that come out of urban landscape photography.
When it comes to reviews, I only review gear I have personally bought, and share how I use it to be creative in the urban landscape.
Latest Posts
If you’re into photography—whether you’re a beginner picking up your first camera, a passionate weekend shooter, or a seasoned pro—you need to be at the Adelaide Camera Expo. If you’re hoping to grab serious gear bargains, meet the most passionate experts, and get hands-on with the latest products, this is...
In the startup world, building brand recognition is often seen as a critical milestone. Founders and marketing teams are taught that strong branding is the best way to stand out in a crowded market. Yet, despite best intentions and significant investments, many startups fail to gain meaningful traction through brand...
Leica Rangefinder Fan
I’m an avid fan of Leica gear and after using loads of compacts and DSLRs from Canon, Nikon and others, I have settled on the Leica M system.
What I love about it is the timelessness of the lenses, and that I am able to shoot with a system similar to that which was used decades ago. Leica Ms rely 100% on the skills of the photographer…
…the result is always 100% your own work, not the work of computers in the camera.
Film vs Digital – A Leica User’s Thoughts
Camera Film Reviews
If you’ve ever been curious about Ilford’s take on colour film, Ilford Ilfocolor 400 might just surprise you. In this in-depth review, I put this retro-styled 35mm film to the test with my Leica MP and 50mm Summilux, exploring how it performs across city streets and low-light market scenes in...
This is not the Ilford, ahem, Harman colour film I’m looking for. I’ve been trying out Harman’s Phoenix 200 film and it’s not what I was hoping for. It doesn’t seem to have a unique quality, rather it seems to be trying too hard to have too many of them...
A slight shock to the system recently about one of my favourite colour films. If anyone can shed further light on this it would be appreciated, please comment below. Who is now making Fuji C200 Film? This week I bought some new Fuji 200. By chance I happened to have...
The dream of the 90s is alive with Kodak Ultramax 400. I actually get rather nostalgic for consumer grade films that were available when I was growing up in the 1990s and 2000s. The results, as in the general look of the photographs that I get from these films is...
Leica Insights
So what exacrtly do the Leica lens names mean? Lets find out: If you’re diving into the world of Leica, you’re bound to encounter iconic names like Noctilux, Summilux, Summicron, Elmarit, and Summaron. Unlike other brands that use numbers like “f/1.4” in their product names, Leica uses poetic, historic labels...
So the rumors were right, and it isn’t speculation. There’s a new contender in the world of black-and-white film, and it’s wearing a red dot. Leica MONOPAN 50, the legendary camera maker’s first proprietary 35mm film stock, is not just a nostalgic throwback, it’s a modern marvel. With ultra-fine grain,...
Leica Monopan 50 35mm Film has sprung up as a rumour, a leak, all over the internet—and like many of you, I’m both excited and curious. The legendary Leica name is finally on a roll of 35mm black and white film. But is it really a Leica creation, or a...
In today’s tech-saturated world, every new camera release seems to promise more: more megapixels, more buttons, more AI features, and more modes. From face detection and animal tracking to 8K video and custom shooting banks, modern cameras have evolved into computers with lenses. Yet, in the midst of this frenzy...
Lens Reviews
When getting into Leica, something you notice early on is the different lens names. Leica’s Lens names refer to the lens’ speed, or F Stop. Currently they are Summaron, Super Elmar, Elmarit, Summicron, Summilux and Noctilux. The order I’ve put them in is slowest to fastest, but don’t be fooled,...
When the world thinks of luxury in photography, the name “Leica” frequently surfaces at the forefront. Their decades-long legacy of crafting precision-engineered, high-performance lenses and cameras is virtually unmatched. Enter the newest titan to grace their lineup – the Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH. “Titan” limited edition lens. A Shimmering New...
Wonderful summer days make for wonderful street photography. I enjoy capturing happy moments and everything seems fun, carefree and joyful in the summer. I’m at home with my Leica 28mm Summilux on the M11. The 28mm focal length was always an odd focal length for Leica, they stayed focussed on...
Would you buy a Voigtlander lens for your Leica M? Should you? Voigtlander (or as I often misspell it, Voightlander) is a company with a long and storied history in the field of optics and photography. The company was founded in Vienna, Austria in 1756 by Johann Christoph Voigtlander, who...
My Favourite Type of Photography
Street photography. Especially at night.
One of the things I love to do is walk around after sunset and photograph all the lights, shadows and look for whatever we don’t normally notice about what is happening after dark in public areas.
Please Contribute
Please get in touch, if you want to share photos or reuse mine, share ideas, I’d love to hear from you.
I want to create a resource for photography, review and any creative or photo journalism ideas. Always keen to hear from people.
Latest Posts
If you’re passionate about photography and based in South Australia, mark your calendar for Sunday, 21st September 2025—the Adelaide Camera Expo is back, and it’s bigger than ever. Hosted at the iconic Adelaide Central Market and presented by PhotoCo, the Expo is set to become the ultimate gathering point for…
Whether you’re a filmmaker, YouTuber, or content creator shooting with a Fujifilm X-series or GFX camera, choosing the right video profile can dramatically impact your footage. In this guide, we’ll break down the differences between F-Log, F-Log2, F-Log2C, and HLG, helping you decide which profile best suits your shooting style…
Why Mobile Portrait Photography Is Bigger Than Ever: Smartphone cameras in 2025 are smarter, sharper, and more capable than most people realize. Whether you use an iPhone 15 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, or Google Pixel 9, you’re carrying a powerful portrait camera right in your pocket. But getting that…
This week, I received an email from YouTube that made my stomach drop. The Australian government is reconsidering its decision to exempt YouTube from the upcoming social media age ban — a move that could strip millions of young Australians of one of the most powerful educational tools ever created….