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.
How to Edit iPhone 16 Pro Photos to Look Like Film with Dehancer
Discover how to edit iPhone 16 Pro photos using Dehancer Mobile for the first time. This beginner-friendly guide explores applying film presets, saving custom looks, and exporting images while preserving the film aesthetic. Follow along as I test Dehancer Mobile and compare before-and-after edits to see how it transforms mobile photography into a cinematic, analog-style experience.
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.
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.
Sony ZV-1 Street Photography Hack: Fastest Way to Power On and Shoot
Transform your Sony ZV-1 from a vlogging camera into a street photography powerhouse with these simple tips. Learn how to use the power button effectively and discover a trick using the fully articulated screen for quick access. Enhance your street photography by positioning the LCD screen for protection and a classic look. Optimize your camera settings to improve image quality and capture stunning street scenes effortlessly.
“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.
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.
3 Things You Can Do Now to Improve Your Candid Street Photography
I’ll focus instead on three of the most important ones that I believe will help you take better candid shots on your next street photography adventure. The best part is that you probably won’t need to buy new gear unless you’re shooting film or own outdated tech (or just starting out). Essentially, these tips are for photographers using modern DSLRs and mirrorless systems although some of the tips would apply regardless of the gear you use.
A Simple Street Photography Gear-Packing Strategy for Prime Lens Shooters
I’m always thinking and rethinking my day-pack bag for my camera and gear. The day bag can either be a small backpack or a shoulder bag meant for a camera bag and maybe a couple of extra lenses and accessories. As a prime lens shooter who regularly shoots street photography, I’ve come to terms with what I really need to get the job done. Essentially, this means less is more.
Mumbai Street Photography Boot Camp
The Mumbai Street Photography Bootcamp is a 9 a.m. to 2p.m. immersive experience in the art of street photography. We aren’t going to explore touristy sites! No! We will focus instead on learning the craft of street photography with the singular goal of improving our skill sets.
Through the use of exercises and proven techniques, we will capture both candid and street portraits under my supervision. We’ll explore the busy streets of Mumbai throughout the course of the day and capture life as it unfolds during the busy work week. I’ll instruct attendees to achieve set goals throughout the workshop with an emphasis on both candid and street portraiture.
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.
How I Use Luminar Neo for My Street Photography
I’ve been using SKylum’s Luminar AI, and its successor, Luminar Neo, since before the public launch dates for each of these apps. As someone who has had to come to terms with the fact that he’s always late to the game in regard to most technical innovations, I made it a point to jump aboard the artificial intelligence ship before the official passenger list was tallied.
Mumbai Street Fashion: Heels and Wheels
Had I rekindled my passion for photography straight out of school I might have been a fashion photographer in another lifetime. Not one of those guys who's stuck on set all the time in a lifeless studio, but someone who does fashion outside in the "real" world. As it is, I'm always looking out for fashionable people on the streets even though my preferred locales in Mumbai are almost always void of such individuals.
First Impressions: The Sony ZV-1 for Street Photography
I’ve only taken the Sony ZV-1 out for a few short sessions so far, using it mainly from Point A to Point B runs in an auto-rickshaw and on a couple of short daylight walks. I only have a handful of images edited so far. And a full review of this camera won’t be possible for few months. But what I’ll do for those who are interested in a point-and-shoot that appears to be well-suited for street photography, is list a few observations and comments.
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.
A Note for Photographer “Storytellers”
Over the years I've seen a lot of photographers who claim to be storytellers. This is, of course, a great thing. People love stories and we need them. Here comes the but...but many storytellers I've seen don't actually take the time to tell stories with their images - they just tell stories in their captions. This is a critical line to be drawn, I think. In my view, you can't tell a story visually with one image. You can caption the hell out of it but it doesn't mean that a story is being told visually. In this medium, you need multiple images if you're going to visually tell a story otherwise you're merely providing part of the narrative. After all, a story has a beginning, a middle, and an end, right? Unless you're Quentin Tarantino.
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.