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Austin, Texas

Austin City Limits

I came back to Austin, Texas, for a conference in November – the same conference I attended last year and had such a productive photography trip, walking around the city.

This year, it was much the same: beautiful, sunny weather, and a great chance to walk around downtown to grab some night images. 

I brought along my Canon EOS M6 and a couple of bright lenses to capture the nightlife around 6th Street and the surrounding blocks.

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Building a Secret Stash

Photographer Jorge Quinteros, with some good “keep a fun fund” advice:

The real challenge isn’t in upgrading your tools, it’s in upgrading yourself.

That’s when the investment shifts. Instead of pouring money into a new lens you don’t actually need, you start to invest in the work itself. The personal projects. The stories you want to tell, the places you want to explore. 

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Austin, Texas: Night

I always want to do more night photography. Living in a small city, there’s not a lot of opportunity to grab night images like I’d like to.

Thanks to Austin, however, I had a great chance to tour around a decent-sized city to capture light, shadow, and color. My co-worker and I also stumbled on a commercial filming shoot taking place on 6th Street, near Voodoo Donuts, which provided an interesting behind-the-scenes view into a commercial production.

This night out inspired me so much that I thought, hey, Detroit’s not that far away. It might be worth a visit to get more of these kinds of photos. 

The trip also inspired me to continue working on a long-term night photography project closer to home. More on that soon. 

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