Sydney markets: Glebe
I organised a photowalk for this weekend with some other Sydney-based photographers, and we had decided that whatever the weather was going to throw at us, we were going to be out in it. It was a challenge to the weather gods, who have been bombarding Sydney with endless, torrential downpours for the past three weeks. In one of those gloriously perfect examples of making your own luck, we were given a window.
Half a day of sun and dryness for us to wander about, multiple cameras in multiple hands, enjoying the combined geek-fest of a group of strangers united in the their love of photography.
Glebe market was the starting point of our photo walk, and so I grabbed the opportunity to add to my Sydney markets project. Wandering around as a group created a whole different dynamic, as well as creating new opportunities. I had brought along a small softbox and flash in an effort to work on some portrait work on the fly. My inherent fear of approaching strangers was completely overturned with the help of the others in the group, and as a team we pulled innocent bystanders in and out of our impromptu portrait sessions. It was an absolute blast.
What a great idea! Nothing like fellowship with a group of likeminded photographers to motivate. Are you taking part in the Worldwide Photowalk… think it’s July 24?
Yes I have. I was gutted to have missed it last year, so made sure to sign up for this year’s installment. Are you doing the Perth leg?
I don’t think so. Last year the Perth group’s walk erupted in some kind of political argument afterwards… don’t think I’m game for that. Will just photowalk on my own!
That’s a shame! I did find doing it in a group that I ended up with fewer images than normal, because I was spending time chatting, showing things I know and being shown stuff that I’m not 100% with (strobes!).
Overall though, it was a really positive experience. I think as a group we got lucky – everyone got along really well, even though we were all strangers to each other.