Dark Bias
Craig Boehman’s Blog
Dark Bias is where I break from the noise—sharing the stories behind my work, exclusive insights, and deeper creative explorations. It’s my space for meaningful engagement beyond social media, where photography, art, and the unexpected collide.
The iPhone 16 Pro for Street Photography: My Initial Impressions and Short-Term Review
Discover how the iPhone 16 Pro transforms street photography with its versatile camera system, ProRAW capabilities, and lightning-fast dedicated camera button. This in-depth review explores its strengths, limitations, and how it performs in capturing candid moments with ease and precision, setting a new standard for street photography tools.
A New Model of the Universe? A New Camera?
Craig Boehman examines how the iPhone 16 Pro is redefining street photography, rivaling traditional gear like DSLRs. With surprising performance and creative potential, Craig shares insights on how this shift could reshape approaches to fine art and compact photography.
Honoring Firoze Shakir: A Memorial Photo Walk - January 12, 2025
Join us for a free Memorial Photo Walk in honor of Firoze Shakir on Sunday, January 12th at 9 AM, starting at Bandra Talao (where the pigeons are!) and ending at Carter Road Starbucks. Explore iconic Mumbai streets, share memories, and celebrate Firoze’s legacy through street photography. RSVP for details!
Why You Should Avoid Budget Sports Cams for Street Photography
Testing out the image quality of the Hinsio 5K sports cam for street photography. I was looking for an option to take some epic shots of the monsoon season this year out on the streets of Mumbai. But I ran into trouble on my first test session: the image quality was horrendous.
Old Poem, New Image II
In my Old Poem, New Image series, I share an old poem from Wolf Gin Sonnets, my first book of poems. I also share recent street photography from Mumbai.
Free Juhu Beach ICM Photo Walk: June 9th, 5 PM
Join our free ICM photo walk at Mumbai’s Juhu Beach this Sunday, June 9th at 5 PM. Open to all skill levels, this event will teach you how to create abstract, painterly images through Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) by deliberately moving your camera during long exposures. Bring your DSLR or mirrorless camera, ND filters, and a hat. Learn camera settings, movements, and subject selection. Sign up by commenting with your name and camera gear. See you at sunset!
Why I Only Use Manual Mode for Street Photography
Explore why I've shifted from Aperture Priority to Manual Mode in my photography. Learn about the benefits of full control over camera settings for clearer, more intentional images. Join my street photography workshops in Mumbai and around the world to master Manual Mode and transform your photographic approach.
Collaborative Street Photography: Turning Strangers into Co-Creators
Join Craig Boehman as he guides you through the nuances of collaborative street photography. Discover tips on interacting with subjects, finding unique angles, and directing shots in urban landscapes. Transform ordinary moments into stunning art. Learn more in our Street Photography Bootcamp to elevate your craft.
“Desolation” and Mixing Photography with AI
Explore Craig Boehman's venture into fine art with "Desolation," where street photography meets the innovative realms of Generative AI. Witness a fusion that challenges traditional boundaries, blending real-life captures with imaginative AI elements to craft Impressionist-inspired prints that redefine creativity in the digital age.
5 Tips for Morning Street Photography
Elevate your morning street photography with our "5 Tips for Morning Street Photography" guide. Learn to harness the golden hour, prepare your gear the night before, and find beauty in spontaneous moments. Dive into the full article for insights on capturing the essence of early mornings, wherever you are.
Why Visiting Inside Dhobi Ghat May Not Be Worth It if You’re a Photographer
I’m not advising you to avoid visiting Mumbai’s own Dhobi Ghat, the largest outdoor laundry in the world. This article only serves as a warning to photographers who may want to visit inside: be prepared to be let down by the experience.
The Benefits of Street Photography
Street photography has all kinds of benefits. I want to share a few of these with you because even if you’re not a hardcore enthusiast, you might be surprised by what the genre can do for you if you decide to pursue it even occasionally. I’m personally working on my ninth year of shooting street photography and I hope to be doing it for decades to come. Here’s what I’ve learned so far.
Discover Your Purpose in Street Photography
Knowing your purpose in street photography is one thing; packaging it and presenting it to the world is quite another. I guess I’ve known all along what my purpose has been in street photography and photography in general: turning people into art. It may sound generic. It may sound too vague. After all, isn’t that what portrait painters do? Or any number of other artists, for that matter?
7 Stupid Things That Street Photographers Do
Street photographers, like any photography enthusiast, do stupid things occasionally. And I’m not above it all; I’ve ticked most of the boxes on this list. The point is to learn and grow as street photographers and not repeat the same mistakes that hold us back.
I compiled the ‘7 Stupid Things That Street Photographers Do’ list based on my past mistakes and those of photographers I’ve explored the streets with over the past eight years in India and worldwide.
When Shooting Wide Open in Street Photography Is Just Plain Fucking Stupid
I’ve coined a term for stopping up to your maximum aperture on the lens and walking around in Aperture Priority mode on Auto ISO: Goofy Mode. It’s what everyone is bound to do when they purchase a fast prime lens (like a Sony 85mm 1.8.) and set out and about and put it through the paces.
Once Upon a Shitty Bridge
I don't consider myself a documentary photographer. I occasionally take pictures, that if were part of a much larger and more precise body of work, could be considered documentary in nature. But the reality is there's only one project that has been dear to me in the past decade and I only photograph that part of Kolkata real estate too infrequently.
Why I Keep My Camera On and Ready When I’m Shooting Street Photography
I see a lot of crazy shit in Mumbai and if I’m packing one of my cameras, the chances are that I’m going to capture the moment even if the image isn’t technically immaculate. My definition of crazy shit may differ from yours, but for the sake of argument, let’s just say that crazy shit is a good thing and not necessarily a bad thing and hence desirable to capture. It could crossover into Bresson’s decisive moment territory, and I don’t see why it wouldn’t ever not be the case. Crazy shit is memorable. Crazy shit tends to stir up conversation. And Crazy shit can be epic. I’m always on the lookout for crazy shit in my street photography.
A Frame Within a Frame: Shooting at 24mm Has Its Challenges and Rewards
A frame within a frame is always on my brain - when I'm shooting wide on my 24mm prime lens. That's because I'm always considering foreground layers when it comes to composition. Shooting subjects straight on can be unflattering compared to other focal lengths that come with nice bokeh when opened wide up. The 24mm needs help, in my opinion.
The Porters Of Kolkata’s Howrah Bridge
If you've ever visited Howrah Station and taken the bridge across to reach there, you may have noticed the intermittent but neverending stream of porters sluffing bags to and from the station. When you get up close and personal with them, you get to see how hard and tiring that kind of work is.
On the Discrepancy Between How We Feel When Taking Pictures and the Results
I’ve heard too few photographers talk about the phenomenon between how we feel when we’re taking pictures and the results. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Germans had a multi-syllable word for it. But we English-speakers certainly do not. So here’s a common scenario to describe what I’m talking about.