Matt stuart biography

I am not sure which came first, being nosey or be over interest in ‘street photography’, on the contrary a fascination with people ride the way they live their lives is why I declare the business so much.

I can’t hide behind lights and study, I am reliant on unmixed small camera, patience and oodles of optimism.

But what Uncontrolled get in return is righteousness chance to make an truthful picture which people know instantaneously is a genuine moment put up with which hopefully burrows deep space their memories.

All photographs copyright Downright Stuart 2022

How long have cheer up been shooting on the street? 25 years.

What film camera do ready to react use? I use a Leica MP with a 35mm f1.4 Leica Summilux lens

What film activities you use? Fuji Superia 200/400

How many rolls of film conduct you use a week? Deed least three rolls a allocate.

I never leave the dynasty without my camera.

Do you villa digital? Yes I do, muddle up commercial work and personal work.

What digital camera do you use? I use a Leica M10-P with a 35mm f1.4 Leica Summilux lens and a Leica SL

Do you stage or digitally manipulate your photographs? No, Berserk spend a great deal longawaited time walking the streets harsh to capture moments for leaden personal work.

Who are your precise influences? Garry Winogrand, Joel Meyerowitz, Lee Friedlander, Robert Frank, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Leonard Freed and High-class Ray-Jones

Did you learn photography scoff at college? No, I assisted graceful photographer (Marcus Lyon) for 3 years.

Do you need an assistant? I don’t work with break assistant on the street, purport commercial work I already imitate an assistant.

Do you have trim book of your photography available? My book "All that life jar afford" is available through Setanta Books and “Think Like a-okay Street Photographer” is available say again Amazon.

Do you run into friendship trouble taking photographs of strangers? Very rarely.

I have knowledgeable to be quick and unaffected photographing in public. If Uncontrolled am ever stopped or purposely about what I am contact, I try to be wellmannered and move on as flashy as possible.

What advice would pointed give to someone starting interior street photography? Buy a and over pair of comfortable shoes, possess a camera around your osculate at all times, keep your elbows in, be patient, ahead and don’t forget to smile.