Trivia (CXXXVIII) - The compliment that means a lot

Incoming:

"You know I like all your work, but pretty girls are special!" 

@dbriannelson

Trivia (CXXXVI) - The Ello Community

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Thanks for being awesome, and have fun on Ello!
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Trivia (CXXXV) - The Shameless Self Promotion Post

Just what the internet needs... me being interviewed (in portuguese)

From page 58 to 67 of the Flinpo Magazine.

Trivia (CXXXII) - The Shameless Self Promotion Post

I was recently interviewed by Cahoodaloodaling, an online journal which publishes both literary and visual arts.

Here's a little sneak peak of my interview. Read the rest on their website.

Shirley Xu: I agree that you have your own style to your photos and that it really stands out! But I’ve always wondered- what’s your opinion on taking commissions? Do you think that being asked to take a picture of ___ takes away from your style? 

Me: The truth is that since I know I’m nothing more than a lousy weekend photographer I could never take assignments. In addition, as I have no goals or ambitions for my photography, I believe commissioned portraits wouldn’t work for me.

They also included my pieces about Goa and the Mini Titanic.

The spring '15 issue has just been published online.

Trivia (CXXX) - The latest feedback

«I've just had a nosey at your page and I love the narrative in your pictures.
You are a storyteller»

@carrieannesibbald


«The men of Porto have such character and the women such elegance. Thank you for your look into the people of Porto.»

@iquitoz


«@portostreetshooting I just want to say, I love your portraits of strangers on the street and that you have a "fact" about them. Are most people cooperative? How do you approach them? I want to try it but I am so afraid to approach people. Germans in general seem to be more "private" than other cultures.»

@kstanton

Trivia (CXXII) - The Flint Magazine article

I was featured for a second time on Flint Magazine. This sounds really cool in english. Check the link below and in the way subscribe the magazine:

«The Boat Man & The Mini Titanic»

http://flintmag.com/goa_titanic/

Trivia (CXVII) - The Flint Magazine article

Yes, you can say I'm a happy bird. I was featured on Flint Magazine. Check the link below and in the way subscribe the magazine:

«Porto's People by Ricardo Porto aka @portostreetshooting. Taking pictures of people in Porto, Portugal. Another collaboration thanks to #ello.»

http://flintmag.com/portos-people/

Trivia (CXVI) - The secret sauce

Incoming:

"[...] i would like to ask you about your photography. Do you actually approach people to ask them if you can photograph them? What exactly do you say to them and are they ok with you to shoot photos? or you ask a lot and not all accept?"

KV 

Trivia (CXV) - The momentané, whatever it means

michaël t. (the vintage polaroid)-rmx, 2014
made of pictures from @portostreetshooting

Trivia (CXIII) - The dude who seems to be going up to people on the street and taking their picture

@galaxim:

"In the other side of the news, there's a dude called portlandstreetart or something, who seems to be going up to people on the street and taking their picture. That is, he has a camera probably strapped around his neck, walks up to a complete stranger, and makes a pitch like "Hello, I am a street photographer, may I take your picture?". And apparently, they say "Yes!"
I applaud his bravery. I would very very much like to go up to people on the street and ask to take their picture. But I lack the courage to do so. Also, the third feminist wave has beaten the desire out of me, I know by now that to approach a stranger on the street is the first step to me raping them."

@lowtec:

"Yes, asking women out on a date is strictly prohibited and punishable with jail time."

@mtvinthe1990s:

"you mean @portostreetshooting? i'm guessing there's a different stranger culture in portugal that allows him to get away with it. god knows it wouldn't fly in my neck o' the woods."

@galaxim:

"I do mean @portostreetshooting . There's another guy who gets women, takes their clothes off, ties them up naked in a hotel room but forgot to bring any color film with him."

Trivia (CXII) - The greyhound owner post on Ello

"Psst hey friends: if you haven't seen @portostreetshooting's street portraits, don't waste another minute. This is what life outside looks like. One thing that captures my attention is that his subjects are typically smiling. I wonder how he does it"...

@hbtobto

Trivia (CXI) - The great compliment

This has been such a wonderful series... I hope it never ends...

J.L. 

Trivia (XCVI) - The Shameless Self Promotion Post

I'm happy and proud to be featured by Ana Matos on her blog interview. Thanks Ana! Oh and I apologize for my terrible interview skills... Sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying...

You can read it here: http://botheyesinfocus.blogspot.pt/2013/12/friends-of-photography.html

«Friends of Photography [10] is a monthly appearance of someone from my world of photography. People that have a photostream that I like, or that I frequently interact with or have somehow a distinct style. The title of this post was inspired on a project of a friend from photography. This 'idea' came into my mind because lately I find myself wanting to share more than just my photos. Who knows if you could be the next one represented here! I bring to you 2 photos from the photographer, my words about the author and a special text made by each month guest. I hope you enjoy this project as much as I.»

Trivia (XCV) - The blogger business card unboxing

Many thanks to Joao and Raquel at ARMINHO paper ephemera

http://www.etsy.com/pt/shop/ARMINHO

 

Trivia (LXXIX) - The Shameless Self Promotion Post, part 4 and last

PLUS ONE COLLECTION UPDATE: The book arrived!

My first and most probably last published picture...
I just got my own copy of The Plus One Collection 2012 book!

«Within two months, working entirely through the online community - a book designer in London, a Web designer in Switzerland, an engineer in Germany, and a law office in Washington, D.C., all donated services - Makarov has self-published a visually stunning coffee-table book called "Plus One Collection," with 200 full-page photos.»
- San Francisco Chronicle

Many thanks Ivan Makarov and Andy Lee for publishing the book, Lee Thatcher, RE Casper and Roman Kruglov for being my neighbours and many many thanks the portuguese customs for clearing the book without extra charges, LOL.

Trivia (LXXV) - The Shameless Self Promotion Post, part 3

PLUS ONE COLLECTION UPDATE: The books are here!

«Phew.. What you see on the left are two pallets with all copies of #PlusOneCollection2012 . What you see in the middle is my garage. And what you see on the right is the freight truck that dropped off a delivery from Iceland just moments ago. 

Thank you for your patience! All those who have seen advanced copies have commented that it was worth to print it this way. I can't wait to put all the pre-orders into the mail for you this weekend. It's going to be a fun one! Near San Jose, CA and want to help or pick up your copy in person? Send me an email via my profile. 

Yes! Yes! and Yes!» 

Ivan Makarov

Trivia (LXVIII) - The Shameless Self Promotion Post

Woot!

One of my pictures was selected to be in the Google Plus One Collection 2012 photography book!

You can see the whole selection here.

The book will go on sale in early spring of 2013. Must tell the Missus to order an early copy...