An original photograph is an artistic photographic image, printed on photographic paper, that has been created by the photographer. This is in contrast to prints that are reproductions of an original photograph.
My philosophy on how to take a great original photograph is very simple. Before I take the shot, when looking through the lens, I ask myself, If I saw this photograph, composed in this way, hanging on a wall...
Would I take a second look?
Would I think, that's a great shot?
Would I think, that's got impact?
Would I think, that moves me?
Would I think that this is a beautiful moment in time, that will never be repeated again in exactly the same way?
If the answer is no to all those questions, I adjust the shot or don't take it. If the answer is yes, to any of the above, I make sure the shot is in focus and take the photograph. It is as simple as that.
Peter Kapoyanis
From an original black and white photograph of the arches and suspender ropes of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City to an original color photograph of smoke drifting across buildings in Manhattan, we have some of the best original photography for sale online in Australia, which you can buy direct from the photographer. For more information about any of our photographs by Peter Kapoyanis, please reach out to us on our Contact page.