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Most of the photos were made on Tri-X black and white film with a 35mm lens on a Leica rangefinder camera.
This simple approach allows me to work unobtrusively and concentrate on documenting the moment without the distraction of chosing among different lenses or films. A f1.4 lens allows the use of existing light.
Why film? There's nothing like the magic of seeing a gelatin silver print come to life in the developing tray.
What to shoot? While walking around the City of Light, it became obvious that Parisians have truly mastered the elegance of the art de vivre. After realizing that, the mission became looking for and capturing the warmth and joy with which they do that.
The rest is just a matter of being there, being aware, and being ready.
Early inspiration came from the work of Alfred Eisenstaedt, Robert Frank, and Henri Cartier Bresson; more recent influences include Bill Allard, Kent Reno, and Elliott Erwitt.
Thanks to Peter Turnley, Jay Dusard, George Tice, and John Rehner for their insights and advice along the way.
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