I have done everything from fashion to portraits (when your are starting out you gotta do what you gotta do), but nothing gives me more satisfaction than taking my camera out in the streets and finding images. Go to to any downtown urban location (except Sacramento on a Saturday) and you will find amazing images. The people, the architecture, the energy, all come together to create and environment where a photographer can find photo opportunities everywhere--if he or she is prepared and knows where to look.
My approach is simple, I usually carry one camera body and one or two lenses (I always find that the lens I left at home is the one that I needed the most). I mostly shoot black and white (Tri-X, what else) but on a rare occasion I might shoot color. I works best for me if I am only shooting one or the other because I get confused when I try to go back and forth. You have to SEE in black and white or color, never the twain shall meet.
When I am shooting, I feel like a hunter stalking prey. I feel alive because I am so focused (pun intended) on everything around me. I am not just looking at stuff I am SEEING what would make an interesting image. I like to photograph people, but I am always looking for other visual elements like line, tone, texture, and especially light to photograph. Sometimes when I find great light, I will just wait there until someone or something interesting walks into the light.
Still, after all these years, I can't wait to process my film and check out my take. The developer I use for my Tri-x is Ilford ID1I. If you haven't tried it you should.
If you think you might be interested in street photography I have a great link for you
www.in-public.com Check it out.
See more of my street photography on my web site www.rodericklyonsphotography.com
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