by John Raptis | May 2, 2023 | Melbourne
It has been a while. Had quite a lot of bits and pieces thrown at me by life so time with the camera became limited to non-existent. So, I found myself in Melbourne for a quick stroll and with the camera with me, I decided on some quick snaps. Please, don’t look...
by John Raptis | Oct 24, 2022 | Denizens, Melbourne
Melbourne is a city with so many secrets and hidden gems. I often get asked if I find the city kind of boring but the answer is always a resounding NO! Even if I am shooting in a location I have shot before, there’s always that little bit of magic waiting to be...
by John Raptis | Oct 10, 2022 | Technical
So I did something. Something not expected and something I really didn’t put much thought too. After my rediscovery of my love for street photography, I decided to purchase a Leica camera, Trawling the streets with a massive Canon 5D Mk IV and a heavy-as-hell...
by John Raptis | Oct 8, 2022 | Melbourne
Photographically rejuvenated there is nothing I find more thrilling than just walking the streets of Melbourne with my camera. It is something I would do in the past almost every day. These days, I am finding it to be more enjoyable than shooting live music gigs with...
by John Raptis | Sep 11, 2022 | Personal
I decided to visit dad today. Of course when I arrived, I found him in his shed. Sometimes it seems he lives in this place as he pretty much is tinkering away in there all day long. Without fail. It feels so strange seeing him so old and frail now. Being old and frail...
