Jeff Austin 9/10/24 Jeff Austin 9/10/24

The Art of Happy Accidents in Street Photography

The Happy Accident is a merger of previsualization and happenstance. It was taken at JR Akabane station, Tokyo.

Tokyo’s frenetic pace leads to a number of both moments, often simultaneously. A happy accident occurs when these moments collide.

Jeff Austin 12/3/21 Jeff Austin 12/3/21

One Month Off, Any Keepers?

I went into the day with low expectations and a plan. It was sunny and I planned to photograph commuters shadows near Kawaguchi station. The large pedestrian causeway and high foot traffic in the area provided ample opportunities for success.

Jeff Austin 10/29/21 Jeff Austin 10/29/21

Color Reflections 2

Kawaguchi city has a number of working phone booths. Their large glass exterior makes for a perfect canvas. A reflection of both the character and characters of the city. This was the main goal of the day, aside from a couple of spots I check on each visit. The plan was to shoot primarily in color, though some black and white does make an appearance.

Jeff Austin 10/21/21 Jeff Austin 10/21/21

Reflections in Color

Kawaguchi city has a number of large nostalgic-looking phone booths. The glass booths allow me to shoot through as well as what’s reflected in it. Combing the two realities in one image can be difficult. A great deal of patience is required.

Jeff Austin 10/19/21 Jeff Austin 10/19/21

Shooting 1:1 in Warabi

Why shoot in a 1:1 ratio?

Embracing the difficulty sharpens the creative edge. In order to become the best street photographer, I can be, accepting that some days are practice is an important lesson. This was a practice day.