Abstract and Street Photography in Footscray

There are many reasons why we come together as a group to photograph a variety of genres, and one reason which I thought we could use for this event is to learn and apply. We can learn from professional photographers on their podcast or learn from each other, and apply what we have learned at our event.

I recently got inspired by a Youtube podcast by Art Wolfe - called Pathways to creativity - embracing the abstract. Art Wolfe, if you are not familiar with is "an American photographer and conservationist, best known for colour images of landscapes, wildlife and native cultures. His career has been described as multifaceted involving journalism, art and education".

So I thought why not organise an event which focuses on abstract photography and for those who are not interested may choose to do street photography. Alternatively you may choose to do both.

According to google, "abstract photography is a style where the photographer aims to create images that are not immediately recognizable as real-world objects or scenes. It focuses on shapes, colours, textures, light to convey emotions or sensations rather than directly representing the subject.

To get inspired or learn more about abstract photography, we encourage you to view podcasts or literature from some of these photographers:

• Art Wolfe - YouTube podcast "Pathways to creativity - embracing the abstract"
• Ming Thein
• Aaron Siskind
• Minor White
• Bill Brandt
• Ernst Haas
• Freeman Patterson

For those interested in street photography, Footscray offers you great opportunities to do that including Street Art in a number of spots.

Here’s some info I got Gemini to help me with
More info

We will post the schedule, information and meeting point very soon. It is likely we will meet near the Footscray Market.

Rowan, Ananda and Cathrin