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
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...
George Lucas made history with an 8-bit, 1080p camera in 2002. Today, you can do far more with far less. 2002’s, Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones broke new ground as the first major feature film shot entirely on digital. George Lucas, always the innovator, ditched 35mm film...
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
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...
Are you looking for a new way to achieve a cinematic look to your still photos? Cinestill 50D is repackaged Kodak Vision 3 50D (aka Kodak 5203/7203) colour negative motion picture film. Cinestill is buying Vision 3 50D film from Kodak and removing the rem-jet backing which is present on...
Leica Insights
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...
Leica is doing a lot of remakes lately to bring back older lenses. We are seeing this in thr 50mm F1.2 vintage Noctilux with glossy black paint, the 35mm F1.4 Summilux retro edition, and my personal favourite, the 28mm Summaron. Leica is a brand synonymous with precision, heritage, and photographic...
Leica x Moncler Sofort 2: The ultra-limited instant camera everyone wants but can’t get. Leica and Moncler have joined forces once again—and the result is pure luxury. The Leica x Moncler Sofort 2 is a limited-edition instant camera that blends high-fashion style with Leica’s trusted photo tech. But here’s the...
The buzz around the Fujifilm GFX100RF is real—and I get it. Sleek design, 102 megapixels, medium format sensor, a nod to Leica’s iconic style… it’s enough to make any photographer curious. But as tempting as it is to jump on the hype train, I find myself coming back to a...
Lens Reviews
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...
The history of Leica optical design dates back more than 150 years and speaks to innovative engineering, uncompromising precision and outstanding quality. This applies especially to Leica M lenses. One of the most versatile among them has now been redesigned to provide even more flexibility for creators: the Leica Summilux-M...
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
How many Trumpet of Patriots text messages did you get in the lead up to the 2025 Australian Federal Election? I got several, to be honest I just ignored. But this isn’t just about that, after seeing them run their campaign and then the results on Australian Federal Election night…
Back when I was a university student working part-time at a camera store, there was one compact camera that stood head and shoulders above the rest—the Canon Digital IXUS. Sleek, tiny, beautifully built, and surprisingly capable, it wasn’t just easy to sell; people genuinely wanted one. For a few golden…
If you’ve been feeling stuck in your photography journey or constantly second-guessing your creative choices, you’re not alone. Many photographers—beginners and experienced alike—unknowingly cling to outdated myths that limit their growth and stifle their style. But the truth? Some of the most common bits of “advice” are holding you back….
This is a podcast that stopped me in my tracks. It’s part of the MyMoney MyStory series, and this particular episode tells the story of Erin and Adam, a couple from Adelaide who navigated job losses during COVID, bought not one but two homes, and welcomed twins—all during one of…