Capturing The Essence

The master of street photography, Henri Cartier Bresson embodies everything I love about photography and that which I strive the achieve, capturing the decisive moment. The effortless and natural nature of his photographs captures the imagination of the viewer like no other, an absolute delight and pleasure.

I was first introduced to the life and works of Jacques Henri Lartugue when watching the recent BBC series "Genius of Photography".  His skill and ability in capturing such wonderful and captivating images with such early equipment just delights and astounds me.

I came across Jonathan's work whilst reading "Outdoor Lighting: Nudes" for a project I was working on.  His natural and perfectly composed shots impressed on me from that instant, falling in love with the technique and relaxed style of his pictures.

I'm not sure how I came across Neil's site but he has my every admiration for the sterling commitment to this project that presents us with 36 fresh shots from the streets every month.  Neil is a fine example to every aspiring photographer that being passionate and consistent in our approach are essential qualities.