About
Terence is an Atlanta-based photographer mostly doing available light photography with some occasional (and sometimes longer lasting) ventures into the world color.
His personal work focuses on a mix of urban and street photography and he has been deeply inspired by the work of Steven Shore and Steve McCurry which is also the reason for the occasional bursts of color photography. Apart from that he is a sucker for low contrast, fashion and people photography.
Terence is currently working on the Punkt . Project, a German-American dialog trying to capture reality in an existentialistic fashion. He is also working on his Licht series, an urban photography project, exploring the differences, both visual and structural, of various cities in the world. A preview can be found here.
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Hey! I just realised that you linked me to your site! That’s cool
How did you come across my work?
Don’t remember where I found it. Liked the lighting of the B&W ones a lot though!
Nice work on http://www.stevehuffphoto.com from a fellow NEX-5N shooter north of Beantown
I really like your photos Terence. Gorgeous. You have a really nice eye for a scene. Your out of focus photos are particularly catching my eye. (I left a (lengthy) comment for you, trying to answer the question of the way out of focus shots can seem more “real” than the sharp ones.)
thanks a lot for the comments. I actually agree that it could be they way of how we see reality. I guess I will be experimenting a bit more with the out-of-focus shots to better understand what is really happening there.
Regarding your question with the X100 vs. Sony Nex-5n. This is a tough one. Both are great cameras. However I usually use them for different purposes. The X100 is often with me one the weekend because I go to bars/clubs and do not want to carry expensive glass with me. If you have slightly larger pants then the X100 easily fits into one of the front pockets. However the wide lens and the sucking auto-focus (and lacking manual focus – forget this focus-by-wire stuff) is sometimes driving me nuts! Moreover, recently the X100 fell into disgrace because it has a stuck pixel and this one is quite prominent… but ok that is some stuff specific to my camera… Nonetheless it is a great camera and I enjoy using it. But it is more for “clearer” shots. Usually you will get *very* little bokeh (23mm on APS-C sensor = 35mm equivalent). The Leica glass with the sony is a different story. My approach to this combination is quit different: it is a leica lens with a “digital back” and the “digital back” happens to be a sony. In particular as most of the control indeed come from the lens (except for ISO and shutter speed) it is really more about provided a “driver” for the lens and while I will definitely keep the lens for a LOOOONG time, I could easily see myself exchanging the Nex-5n body with a Fuji X-Pro 1 for example. BUT let me make it clear: the sony nex-5n body is arguably the best body that I could find for the leica lens (except for the Leica Ms of course). Actually I had it first but when I got the leica lens I tried several others. The micro 4/3 do not work for me for several reasons, the Ricoh GXR with M mount did not really convince me either. Before that I used a Nex-3 with a Voigtländer lens. In particular the size of lens+body is very small. The downside is that sometimes I do not take it with me because I am scared that I could “lose it” (in the metaphorical sense, including getting beaten up and damaging it).
Like you, I too just use available light for my photography. I think your photography is great! I enjoyed viewing your blog and reading about you. One day, hopefully, I’ll make time to really write a well thought out “about me,” because mine is not that great, personally.
Congrats on being Freshly Pressed!
nice pics from chile!
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Beautiful photos, enjoyed them. You’re skilled as a photographer.
Thanks! much appreciated!!
Great work! Keep it up. Your images are beautifully colored/composed.
Hey Terence,
Congratulations!! I have Nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award!!
http://asthafrozenviv.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/versatile-blogger-award-_/
I am so glad to have you nominated for this ^_^
*Cheers*
-Astha
Terence my first camera was a 450d and kit lens which I used for ages ( I have now got myself a Nikon instead ) and seeing what you produce is inspiring. I love your available light approach particularly since I don’t like using flash. Regards, Peter.
As you’re all about the minimal set-up, might I recommend the X100? I absolutely love it, easily my favorite digital camera ever. I like your stuff, and I’ll be coming back for more!
thanks a lot for the hint – in fact, i already have an x100 and i absolutely love it!! hope to see you around!
I absolutely love your blog..!
Great job! I’m absolutely addict to your blog! Thanks a lot !
Love your approach. I too prefer natural light and keeping what I see real, capturing life the natural way. You have some fabulous images! Thanks for sharing.
I totally agree with you! And I enjoyed looking your photos!
Hi Terrence! The WordPress Photo Challenge was a great one, and it challenged me to figure out the best approach for submitting material from this remote area of Ecuador!
Your idea to compile a gallery of images is a great one, and I look forward to seeing the presentation!
Here’s a link to my post: http://playamart.wordpress.com/2012/08/25/weekly-photo-challenge-urban/
Let me know if there’s anything else that you need, or if I should send it to a different location.
Thanks! Lisa/Z
Hey Terence, I love your blog. It’s great. I’ve been nominated for the Lieger Blogger Award, and I’ve nominated you too! Congrats. Check out this post for more details – http://ellelainey.wordpress.com/2013/02/25/announcement-liebster-award-nomination/
Hey, thanks a lot! That is very kind. I will work on this this weekend!!
i love the concept of available light photography….
cuz i so into it too…