Continuing on with a great photographer, ~PaulPat with some fantastic images under his belt.





Name, and Location?

Paulpat, Norway


How long have you been shooting (in total) and when did you start shooting Street?

Couple of years now, started street maybe two years ago.


What inspired you to shoot street?

The old masters.


What goes through your mind while you explore the streets?

The photographical basics: Light, Composition, but most of all, El Momento.


At first did you feel comfortable shooting people?

I still don't. Probably never will.


How did you overcome that fear (or) Do you have any advice for people looking to overcome that fear?

Be ready to get your ass kicked.


Can you show us your favorite street photograph (from your gallery) and explain why it is your

It would have to be "Four Friends". I like that they are looking in the same directions as the posterboys.


Can you show us your favorite street photograph (from ANY dA gallery) and explain why it is your

It would have to be EXIT by Anjelicek ( :thumb52827354

Because his photos exercises the talent of keeping an continuously observant eye.


On the street, what is your favorite subject?

I only realized the other day, that I have enormous amounts of children in my pics. I had never thought much about it. So, i guess children is my answer. But the most important thing is to have a sense of humor.


What is the best tip you can give to others?

Watch a lot, shoot a lot.


Favorite photographer and why?

Can't really say. Steve McCurry for courage, Bresson & Doisneau for moments, Koudelka, Bullock for passion, Parkeharrisson for ideas. The list could go on...


Anything else (or nothing else) you may think is relevant?

Paraphrase over quote from Adbusters bookthat I like: "If you want to be a good photographer: Don't go to New York to study, Don't buy the best camera, Don't try to make money on your photography too soon. Go to the Third World, help someone, be a pragmatist and go back home. Then you can take it from there."


A man of few words, but a gallery of images that are worth millions of words..




Thanks for your time!