Urban photography by Michael Salisbury shows the city from different fascinating perspectives. The city’s architecture, mostly in his hometown Chicago, seems at times like a natural landscape covered by fog and clouds; at other times, Michael captures the static, modern face of the city with an impeccable sense of composition. He also takes great shots of the never-ending movement of the metro and the magic of a cityscape at nighttime.
We asked Michael a few questions about his photography.
We asked Michael a few questions about his photography.
What got you into photography in the first place?
Photography has been a long time hobby of mine. I first got seriously into it after discovering my dad’s old Minolta bodies in high school, and have been shooting ever since
What inspires your photography?
Inspiration is everywhere for me. A lot of it comes from the architecture I see in the city, but it could be anything from the mood I’m in or even the music I’m listening to.
Like any other photographer, I also get inspiration from reviewing other’s work. I love deconstructing an image to figure out how it was taken; you can pick up lots of good technical knowledge this way
Which photo are you most proud of?
The one I’m most proud of is actually a pretty recent photo:
Photography has been a long time hobby of mine. I first got seriously into it after discovering my dad’s old Minolta bodies in high school, and have been shooting ever since
What inspires your photography?
Inspiration is everywhere for me. A lot of it comes from the architecture I see in the city, but it could be anything from the mood I’m in or even the music I’m listening to.
Like any other photographer, I also get inspiration from reviewing other’s work. I love deconstructing an image to figure out how it was taken; you can pick up lots of good technical knowledge this way
Which photo are you most proud of?
The one I’m most proud of is actually a pretty recent photo:
I’m really drawn to this not only for the unique view of the city, but the fog adds a very surreal dynamic to the photo that wouldn’t be there otherwise. It gives off a very mysterious vibe, I get chills when I look at it.
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned in photography so far?
I’ve learned so much over the years, I could go on and on. The most important thing that I’ve come to realize, however, is to be patient. Being patient and carefully evaluating composition really makes a difference in a photo.
That seems like a no-brainer, but there was a time where I would just run outside and shoot as much as I could, and hope to get a couple decent photos. I’ve come a long way from that, I think.
You can read more about this interview at: http://photographyblogger.net/captivating-city-photography-by-michael-salisbury/
When I saw Michael's work it really captivated me because I love photography and the city and his work was very interesting and beautiful to me.
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned in photography so far?
I’ve learned so much over the years, I could go on and on. The most important thing that I’ve come to realize, however, is to be patient. Being patient and carefully evaluating composition really makes a difference in a photo.
That seems like a no-brainer, but there was a time where I would just run outside and shoot as much as I could, and hope to get a couple decent photos. I’ve come a long way from that, I think.
You can read more about this interview at: http://photographyblogger.net/captivating-city-photography-by-michael-salisbury/
When I saw Michael's work it really captivated me because I love photography and the city and his work was very interesting and beautiful to me.
This picture is most likely my favorite because when I saw it I didn't even think it was a picture; I thought it was someones Photoshop skills. He has a way with the camera to capture a moment just perfectly to make it feel like you are there experiencing it yourself; but you feel the place is too beautiful to be real. Michael Salisbury is such an amazing photographer and artist who's work is truly inspiring.
To see more of Michael’s work, follow him on Instagram, visit his Flickr photostream orTumblr
To see more of Michael’s work, follow him on Instagram, visit his Flickr photostream orTumblr