The Aritistic Side of my Photography – A Reflection on When I Shoot

By Alexandre Kreisman

11 February, 2026

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Now that the technical basics have become second nature – the things that let me work faster, think less, and shoot more deliberately – I would like to dive into the artistic side of my photography. If you missed the previous article about The Technical Side of My Photography, it’s here.

Shooting, for me, is no longer a reflex, it has now become a deliberate choice.

I first stepped into photography through the streets with a fully manual camera and one goal: mastering what I believed at the time to be the most difficult genre possible. The fast pace, the need to stay alert, the constant awareness of people around me, all in pursuit of that fleeting, precious moment. It was irresistible. It demanded focus, intuition, and what I naïvely believed was mastery of my craft.

I was only half right. In truth, I hadn’t mastered anything. Most of those early frames were lucky shots, born from endless practice and countless attempts. I even started with the wrong camera (Fuji X‑Pro1), chasing the romance of a rangefinder and falling headfirst into gear obsession, convinced that a fast 50mm would magically boost my keeper rate. Spoiler: it didn’t.

A Quick Detour: What Is a Professional Photographer?

This has been covered up in a lot of comments and articles, but I would also like to give you my definition of it: A professional photographer is someone who gets paid for their work. That’s it. Not image quality. Not editing skills. Not gear. Payment defines professionalism.

I’m rarely paid, so I don’t call myself a professional. I’m just someone who attended workshops, studied the fundamentals, and learned discipline through film. Shooting film taught me patience: no screen to check, committing to an ISO, composing carefully, shifting my position by a meter, staying conscious of light and surroundings. All the small, instinctive habits that defined earlier generations of photographers.

The Turning Point

Then I met someone who became a dear friend; a true professional with a rock‑solid grasp of the basics. He changed everything. He pushed me to experiment, to rethink my approach. When he returned to film, I was stunned. His results were a revelation. Often we’d shoot just meters apart, yet our perspectives produced completely different images. That was magic.

I had dabbled with film in my youth, so I thought returning would be easy. Wrong again. But gradually, I embraced it. After a year of trial and error, I discovered the freedom of film: no electronics, no batteries, no memory cards, less weight. Just me and the camera. Pure liberation. My friend guided me further; ISO 400, 1/45s, then 1/30s, then slower. Through this, I learned to truly understand depth of field and how shutter speed shapes an image. Today, in low light, if a group asks me for a photo, I’ll grab my 35mm, open at f/4, line them up on the same plane, shoot at 1/8s, and usually get a keeper.

Instinct Takes Over

It took me years to find the lenses that felt right, but gradually my kit grew lighter. No more zooms. As Robert Capa said: “If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.” That philosophy fits me perfectly. Now, when I see a scene, I instinctively know which focal length will deliver the image I want. The picture forms in my head before I even raise the camera. It’s natural, automatic, effortless. These days, I usually carry three or four cameras, each with a different lens. My speed and aperture shift instinctively with the light. I take my position, focus, frame, and wait for the moment. Sometimes it’s instantaneous, sometimes it takes five minutes; it doesn’t matter. If something catches my eye, I’m ready.

Not every shot is a keeper, but when it works, the reward is immense. Hanging a roll to dry and seeing consistent exposures, then watching the images appear during scanning, it’s pure bliss.

It could be anything; a stranger lost in thought, a shadow falling just right, a hand gesture that lasts half a second, a moment that feels like it’s about to appear. These are the things that make me shoot now. Not obligation. Not habit. Not the pressure to “produce.” Just instinct, the quiet pull that tells me this is worth remembering.
And here’s the funny part: the more I learn technically, the less I shoot. Mastery didn’t make me trigger‑happy. It made me selective. Shooting has become a deliberate act, not a reflex. I don’t walk around firing off frames hoping one will land. I wait. I observe. I let the scene breathe. And when something clicks – internally, not mechanically – that’s when I raise the camera.

Integrated version

Let me walk you through what I mean, the way I see it:

A Friend Smiling

Here is a friend smiling

m2 – 50 apo – f2 -1/30s

Another moment I love capturing: a friend deep in discussion, completely unaware of the camera. The irony is that she hates being photographed, yet when she’s lost in thought, the expressions, the gestures, the natural flow, they’re pure gold. It’s not about sneaking a shot, but about preserving unguarded authenticity.

Technically, it’s a challenge. I have to stay invisible, anticipate the rhythm of the conversation, and be ready with the right focal length and exposure. It’s a dance between patience and instinct. And when it works, the result feels alive; a frame that tells a story far beyond the moment it was taken. 

R8 – 100mm APO – f4

The Stolen Portrait

One of my favorite kinds of shots is the stolen portrait, the kind taken while someone is having a good time, completely unaware of the camera. There’s magic in those moments: the laughter, the relaxed posture, the genuine spark that disappears the second someone “poses.”

I choose the right focal length, I frame quickly, and let the light do its work. The subject doesn’t know they’re being photographed, and that’s exactly why the image feels so alive. It’s not staged, not forced, just pure authenticity captured in a fraction of a second. 

M2 – 50 APO – F4 – cropped

Reflections: Bending Reality

Reflection photography is a playground for creativity. By mastering light, angles, and surfaces, you can transform everyday scenes into surreal, layered compositions that surprise the viewer.

It feels like bending reality. You’re not just capturing what’s in front of you, you’re capturing what bounces back. I think It opens up endless possibilities: doubling subjects, creating illusions, turning puddles into portals.

M2 – 50 APO @ f4
MP – 75 cron APO @ f4
MA – 35 lux @ f4
MP – 75 cron APO @ f4

The One‑Frame Story

Sometimes I stumble upon a scene that doesn’t need any introduction: a single frame that says it all. One shot, one story. The image carries the weight, opens the conversation, and invites interpretation without me adding a single word.

That’s the beauty of photography: when the technical choices fade into the background and what remains is pure narrative.

The Musician

A musician lost in the music, that’s a moment where technique fades into instinct. Fingers move automatically, yet the intensity on their face tells the real story: focus, passion, and that fragile balance between control and surrender.

The audience hears the melody. The photographer feels everything else.

MP – 75 cron APO @ f4

The Teenager Lost in Thought

I love capturing a teenager lost in his own world. Eyes drifting, completely absorbed. The beauty lies in that bubble of concentration, where the outside world fades and the moment becomes entirely his. Technically, it’s about patience and discretion. I choose the right focal length, frame quietly, and wait for the instant when his expression reveals the story. 

M2 – 50 APO @ f4

The Singer Living Her Song

A singer who is truly living her song. That’s a gift. She’s not performing; she’s inhabiting the music. Every gesture, every breath, every glance is charged with emotion.
I watch the rhythm, the rise and fall of her voice, the way the light hits her face. I time the shutter to catch the instant when music and emotion align.

MP – 75 cron APO @ f4

The Child Being Herself

One of the most rewarding moments to capture is a child simply expressing herself, unfiltered and genuine. A burst of laughter, a curious glance, a playful gesture; no performance, no posing, just pure authenticity. The spontaneity, the movement, the light, all of it comes together in a way no staged portrait ever could.

R8 – 100 mm APO @f4

Your Journey Will Be Different

Everything I’ve shared here is just my experience. What I’m really trying to convey is that everyone’s photographic journey is unique. To grow, I think you need curiosity, knowledge, and evolution, not just new gear. I also think it is important to learn enough technical skill to achieve the vision you’re chasing. Once you reach that point, the joy is immense, almost indescribable. I hope you’ll experience that for yourself! My advice? When you get there, don’t stop. Keep experimenting. Try new approaches. Explore different techniques. And only then test new equipment to see if it truly serves your vision/need.

But before all else: Know thy stuff.

Happy shooting, 

Alex

PS: As you probably know, I’m not a writer. The ideas and raw text are mine, but I refined them with some help of AI and then some editorial guidance from Hamish. It worked beautifully, I’m glad the process preserved my thoughts and reflections while keeping them front and center.

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Anon on The Aritistic Side of my Photography – A Reflection on When I Shoot

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Nice photographs, but this is yet another article where AI has clearly at least formatted if not directly guided or replaced the author. If there is any doubt, compare against any list of tells: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Signs_of_AI_writing
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Alexandre Kreisman replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Dear anon, Thank you for your comment. Wished It was a bit more exhaustive. What's your view on the subject ? As, for Ai, being a French speaking native, the subtleties of the English language does elope me, and I can tell you hamish has had a couple issue trying to format what i wrote, the Ai helps a lot, but all ideas are what i believe, and there were a couple (to say the least) back and forth between Hamish and I to re-do/re -phrase all my articles. Believe me, it was not an easy task, and I thanks a lot Hamissh for his time, work and perseverance! Cheers Alex

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Hamish Gill replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Yes, thank you for reminding me to put the PS at the bottom as I did with Alex's previous post. I welcome Alex to the site as he has an interesting perspective that a lot of our readers often engage with. But, as he would admit, and I can attest from attempting to edit his work - as someone with English as a second language - his written english and article structuring isn't quite up to publishable standards. Unfortunately, he also quite often writes in the long from too meaning editing it can be very time consuming. Actually, this post was originally submitted combined into the previous post, and was initially looking like a least a day of work for me to edit, if not more. As such, as a first edit, I split the post into two parts by restructuring the content to make it flow better. I then asked Alex to have a go at editing the posts - using AI if he wished - to make the content read a little better in terms of the written english. He did so, then I followed this with another round of my own edits to both parts, again restructuring slightly, and correcting mistakes in the AI etc . I am not sure how long Alex spent his side working on this, but I think I ended up sinking about 4-6 hours into both posts in total. Yes AI was used, but it was only used to allow someone who has something interesting to say, but isn't - without assistance - able to write those thoughts well in english. And I - as someone who is already stretched for time when it comes to working on content on this website - isn't able to dedicate the time to helping him without some external assistance. I have, in the past, asked other people to help me too. But often when they see the amount of work potentially involved, they withdraw their offer. Now, as someone who has commented 'anon' I, of course, can't get in touch with you directly, but if the AI bothers you so much, then please let me know who you are and I can forward you any future articles/writers that need this level of support and you can do the editing work. Alternatively, I can send you a paypal invoice for my additional time, and I will do the work myself... I am no fan of AI either, but ultimately, if it helps Alex (and people like him) to help me publish his thoughts, then I am willing to let it slide, as without it, I would just have to say no and not publish his content at all. All of the above, said with the greatest respect to Alex, I can't speak or write a word of any other language than english - so the fact he can submit content that is workable at all is still impressive to me!

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Scott Ferguson replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

As a person who aspires to be creative and having made a living for over 30 years in a creative field, I am not a fan of AI being used as a substitute for creativity or original thinking or especially to eliminate jobs by actual humans. But I think that it was used here by Alexandre to assist/enhance his ability to communicate his creativity and originality as a photographer to readers in a 2nd language. It was also done with transparency for a website that exists because of the voluntary unpaid contributions of its membership and Hamish's diligence and hard work. So I have no problem with the use of AI in this context, and enjoyed the post very much both for the ideas that Alexandre is generously trying to share with his fellow photographers, and especially because of the beautiful photographs! I feel like I have a lot to learn from Alexandre and if AI helps his improve his English syntax, I'm not bothered. Indeed I'm grateful to both Alexandre and Hamish for another terrific post!

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Hamish Gill replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Thanks Alex, you beat me to the response - thank you for all your time and effort too. I really appreciate your understanding and all the additional time you put into working on the content with me!

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Anon replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Well intentioned or not the result affects the readers and our connection with the website. AI is controversial to photographers and to writers, and it's clear unlabelled use is a clear stance that not everyone disagrees with. AI is a tool, it makes your life easier, but the cost (not to mention the environment) is a bland read. I know the author has some great points they'd like to communicate but translating it into slop isn't going to do those ideas justice.

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Alexandre Kreisman replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Thanks a million Scott!

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Alexandre Kreisman replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Same wise Hamish! And thank you for this elaborate answer, and again your support and time!

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Hamish Gill replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

You have no idea thew time that went into this. Just because it has a few Em dashes does not make it slop, it has all been written, then had AI assistance, then edited by Alex, then edited by me, then approved by Alex. I don't have time to continue this conversation, if you don't like it, don't read it and move on

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Alexandre Kreisman replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Please feel free to skip the article if you feel it has been tampered in anyway. Besides the Ai interference, have you read the article ? did you understand the points I raised and most important does any of this point may help you in your photographic journey ? Subsidiary question, have you read the first post ? And again, does any of the points raised might help you in your photographic journey ? If not, are you a photographer ? As a photographer, I do not fear Ai, Ai will never be capable of expressing itself well enough to do story telling, moment catching, create an emotion that looks real. (That is my IT part of my knowledge speaking here. Using Ai on a daily base and following training to develop Ai model) Now tell me, in what way were you affected in this article? what part wasn't clean/self-explanatory/not well enough written that you didn't understood the point behind it ? Again, tell me what you think of the content ? did you understand it ? did you like it? did you hate it? Those are what is important, if you are just here for a Spoiler Alert :Ai used, then you are a Troll and please skip me entirely in the future.

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Anon replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

The issue, which you're welcome to ignore, is that even with all that work I know went into this, my initial impression without any indicator was that it is the product of AI. The quality of the content could be life changing but it feels more AI than human, which if it were my website would be a cause for concern. The fact it is so easily identifiable as AI, in a way the rest of the website (which I have read and enjoyed for years) is clearly not, should be a point of pride for the contributors, whose personality is what keeps me coming back.

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Hamish Gill replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

I haven't ignored it, I have added the PS note at the bottom

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Gary Smith replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

I suppose if you spend your time reading looking for AI "tells" instead of reading for content... ...tbh, the wiki article on how to spot an AI article appears to have been AI generated. It certainly doesn't read like it was intended to help anyone. For the record, I agree that the article is wordy and I will often skip mountains of text in favor of looking at the photos. One thing that I often do is equate an individual's "right-to-comment" with the quality of their contributions to the site. Since you (anon) have chosen to snipe anonymously you have no credibility with me. So, just go away.

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Manu replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Show as your Photos, Anon.

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Anon replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

I did not say that you ignored the AI aspect altogether, and acknowledge the addition of the PS.

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Anon replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Just as all are welcome to ignore AI content, my comments are just as easily ignored. It is worth flagging as long as it stands out as the exception.

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Hamish Gill replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Here, Simon, I wonder if you would have noticed had I removed the em dashes - I have done so now... less AI-y for you...?

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Anon replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

There is no mention of em dashes. The phrasing and constant listings with groupings of three adjectives is noticeable even if all punctuation were to be removed.

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David Pauley replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

With all due respect: Anon's comments seem to me to be as AI-generated as anything I've read on this site. Snarky, deaf to reasonable counter-arguments and with little constructive aim other than to TROLL. I say we vote him/her/them off the island... I'll write more below in response to Alex's piece, which for the record I enjoyed.

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Gary Smith replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

I'm with you David. Since when do we allow anonymous participation on 35mmc? I too would like to see a content article from anon with photographs so we can base our subsequent thought on something other than two sentence snipes.

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Art Meripol on The Aritistic Side of my Photography – A Reflection on When I Shoot

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Whatever it takes to open space to new voices is good. And it sounds like a ton of work. Editing is tough. To refine language without changing meaning, to make clear and keep the writers voice? Tough. Everyone needs an editor. I can only hope Hammish edits my words too.
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Alexandre Kreisman replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Amen ;o)

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Bill Brown on The Aritistic Side of my Photography – A Reflection on When I Shoot

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Alexandre, Thanks for another article containing words from your heart. Thank you Hamish for enabling Alexandre to have a voice on 35mmc. I can relate to much of what you have written. I too watch for the spontaneous moment and the biggest difficulty is bystanders telling the subject to look at me and smile. Having a vision for your work before pressing the shutter is so important. This vision can impact the post production because you know where you are headed. Greatly reduced slider syndrome. As far as the term professional goes I think too much emphasis is placed on trying to define someone. Look at their work and look at their intent. Being paid is only part of the equation. Your openness of expression is refreshing. Keep contributing!
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Art Meripol replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

I always tell people the difference between a pro and an amateur is how many more opportunities the pro has to make mistakes. ‍

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Alexandre Kreisman replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Dear Bill, Thank you for your comment, especially coming back to to matter at hand! Also thank you for taking the time to read and comment, and for your support! Cheers Alex

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Alexandre Kreisman replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Sorry Art, I do not understand your explanation

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Bill Brown replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Yes Art. I often say that being a professional means you not only know how to do it right but you also know how to correct your mistakes. That part can be so much more difficult and time consuming compared to getting it right to begin with.

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Alexandre Kreisman replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Thank you Bill, Thus I'm no professional at all!

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Gary Smith on The Aritistic Side of my Photography – A Reflection on When I Shoot

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and photographs Alexandre!
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Alexandre Kreisman replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Thank you Gary!

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Curtis Heikkinen on The Aritistic Side of my Photography – A Reflection on When I Shoot

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

All I can say is that the photos in this piece are lovely and the text is fine as far as I’m concerned. I thought it was quite eloquent at times. I must be a dummy when it comes to detecting the presence of AI. If nobody had raised the issue, I never would have thought about it. A lot of work went into the piece and the results were quite good in my humble opinion. I’m very glad I was able to read and view it. Thanks for sharing it with us, Alexandre.
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Alexandre Kreisman replied:

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Dear Curtis, I thank you for your support and I'm glad you liked it! Have a great one Alex

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Scott Ferguson on The Aritistic Side of my Photography – A Reflection on When I Shoot

Comment posted: 11/02/2026

Hey Alexandre,
I love the insights you share into your process along with the terrific and inspiring photographs! I'm especially intrigued by your comments about developing a feel for the 'telling moment' and how you are shooting less and less as you gain more confidence in knowing when you have the shot you want from any given shooting situation. But this only comes after all of the reps you've taken and developing a real mastery of the technical side of photography, which you clearly have. I feel like I'm still early on that learning curve in my photography and I still shoot a lot of 'outtakes'. I'm very envious of your ability to get the shots of people at those unguarded moments -- I haven't developed the right way to approach that kind of shooting. I don't know if I have to social life or developed the patience to get past the phase of 'posed' photos to people who are happy to hang out while I shoot them. But your shots of that type are always wonderful and among my favorites on 35mmc.
Thanks again for sharing!
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Henry Perry on The Aritistic Side of my Photography – A Reflection on When I Shoot

Comment posted: 12/02/2026

Alexandre-
Wonderful photos and charming, but informative, prose. I especially like the photos of the people who either don't see the camera, or are very good at ignoring it. Thanx for the post!
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Alexandre Kreisman replied:

Comment posted: 12/02/2026

Dear Henry, Thank you for your comment. I can assure you they are not conscious of the camera. Due to it's nature and A LOT of training, i can very quickly make my focus and my framing, without disturbing the subject. Plus with the noise around a table or in an establishment, the subtle click of an analogue Leica usually is not heard ;o) cheers Alex

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David Pauley on The Aritistic Side of my Photography – A Reflection on When I Shoot

Comment posted: 13/02/2026

Dear Alex,

Thanks so much for this second installment in your series, and as always for the truly inspiring photos. (They are worth many thousands of words!). Walking around with three or four cameras in hand sounds pretty uncomfortable, but it clearly works for you, as you manage to wrest many poetic moments from your efforts. I also very much enjoy reading about your artistic philosophy and learning process as a photographer. Although I doubt I'll ever produce photos that resemble yours, I'm already experimenting with slower shutter speeds...so thank you for that!

As for Anon's comments, as I wrote above I don't believe they were made in good faith, or that they have any motive other than to provoke. Please don't allow them to keep you from submitting in the future.

Hamish, also — thank you for your hard work shepherding this piece to completion. I'm very grateful.
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Alexandre Kreisman replied:

Comment posted: 13/02/2026

Thank you David for your support and comment! I hope you mean that : "Although I doubt I'll ever produce photos that resemble yours" : in a way that you will find (or have found) your own way of finishing a picture, "Having your specific touch and approach"! May the light be with you!

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David Pauley replied:

Comment posted: 13/02/2026

Interesting question, Alexandre. I think what I admire so much about your photos is that you have a set approach and goal—a certain intimate kind of spontaneous portraiture, executed in gorgeous black and white—that unites everything you so do. It's quite a gift, and getting there requires but goes beyond technique (how you chat with and approach your subjects may be as important as f stops or shutter speeds). I don't think that as yet I have such a focused photographic vision, and perhaps I won't. I love portraiture, whether spontaneous or more formal/planned, but also cityscapes, photos in restaurants or art museums, architecture, happenings in the street, etc. Offen these are focused on people, but not always. So even while admiring and learning from your experience, I'm not sure as yet where my feet are carrying me. But as long as I have a camera with me, that doesn't matter.

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Alexandre Kreisman replied:

Comment posted: 13/02/2026

Dear David, Thank you again for answering and your kind comment. I agree completely wit you, for me, I need a Human element and do not practice other kind of photography. It's a bit niche, but that is what attracts my interest. And as you said "As long as you have your camera with you!" I think that is the most paramont of point. Always have your camera at the ready with you .... Cheers Alex

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Manu on The Aritistic Side of my Photography – A Reflection on When I Shoot

Comment posted: 13/02/2026

Great WORK! Thank you, Alex!
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Alexandre Kreisman replied:

Comment posted: 13/02/2026

Thank you Manu!

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Geoff Chaplin on The Aritistic Side of my Photography – A Reflection on When I Shoot

Comment posted: 17/02/2026

Alexandre, keep posting! AI used as a tool is fine. What matters is your images and thoughts, both of which come across strongly. A great and deep article, thanks!
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Alexandre Kreisman replied:

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Thank you Geoff!

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