Ethics & Sharing - Photo Jan Madeus

The Macro Poetry of the City

When I walk through a city, I don’t look up. I don’t search for skyline views, landmarks, or photogenic façades. Instead, my gaze drifts downward—toward the edges of the pavement, the corners of buildings, the gaps between bike stands and trash bins. What I find there are not monuments, but remnants: a shoe tossed aside, an e-scooter resting on its side, a broken shelf, a discarded toy, torn packaging, flattened cans. These fragments of everyday urban life are the raw materials of what I call themacro poesie of the city.

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6 August 2025

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Intimate Street Photography

In the fast-paced, chaotic world of street photography — filled with dramatic juxtapositions, bold characters, and split-second moments — there exists a quieter, more personal approach: Intimate Street Photography. This subtle subgenre invites the viewer to pause, observe, and connect with the emotional undercurrents of public life. More than capturing spectacle, intimate street photography seeks to document quiet humanity — a passing glance, a solitary figure in thought, or an unnoticed act of tenderness. It’s not about the crowd, but about the individual within it.

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2 August 2025

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The Streets as a Mirror

For over two decades, I’ve walked through cities with a camera slung over my shoulder, drawn not by the skyline, but by the quiet gestures unfolding at ground level—where human lives bump into each other without script or warning. Street photography, to me, is less a genre and more a discipline of attention. It’s about being radically present in a world that is constantly slipping past us.

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13 July 2025

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Respecting Nature and Culture Through Your Lens

Respecting nature and culture is not just a moral responsibility—it’s the foundation of ethical travel photography. Whether you're capturing a remote landscape or a bustling local market, your images tell a story that can either honor or exploit the world around you. As photographers and travelers, we hold the power—and the duty—to portray our subjects with sensitivity and integrity.

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26 June 2025

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Respectful People Photography for Travelers

Photographing people respectfully while traveling is not just an ethical responsibility—it’s also essential for creating authentic, meaningful images that truly tell a story. Whether you're capturing portraits in a Moroccan souk, documenting daily life in a remote Andean village, or snapping a candid in Tokyo, knowing how to photograph people respectfully can build trust, elevate your work, and set you apart as a thoughtful visual storyteller.

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25 June 2025

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Master Travel Photography by Slowing Down

Travel photography is more than capturing beautiful locations — it's about telling authentic stories. In a world driven by fast-paced itineraries and endless checklists, slowing down might seem counterintuitive. Yet, the best travel photographers know that patience, presence, and observation are essential tools. Here's why slowing your pace can elevate your images from snapshots to storytelling masterpieces.

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23 June 2025