Alexander Petrosyan: Photographer

[Steve M.]

I was at the Museum of Modern Art today in St Petersburg (Florida), which fired up the old creative juices looking at some works by the likes of Lee Friedlander and Robert Frank.

Back at home I started googling some of the other photographers and discovered someone also shooting in St Petersburg, but in the other one. His name is Alexander Petrosyan.

I am not a fan of the over photoshopped stuff w/ the colours all jazzed up, but a lot of his street work is excellent. Some of it may have been set up (something I have always suspected of some of HCB's work as well), but in the end the image is the main thing, and he has some strong images.

The second link is to his home website. If like me you do not speak Russian you will have to fumble through it, but the shots are in there if you want to spend a little time w/ it. It's like a treasure hunt getting to the photos, and well worth it.

http://www.featureshoot.com/2017/02/tales-from-a-street-photographer-in-st-petersburg/

http://aleksandrpetrosyan.com/

 

[Jake Mongey]

Youre right about the street photos - there are some cracking shots i wonder if he has social media because ill definitely follow him on there

 

[jvo]

thanks for bringing him to our attention...

 

[tbhv55]

The second link is to his home website. If like me you do not speak Russian you will have to fumble through it, but the shots are in there if you want to spend a little time w/ it. It's like a treasure hunt getting to the photos, and well worth it.

On the home page of his website (all in Russian), there is a small tab in the top right-hand corner containing the letters "EN". On clicking this, the site converts to English.

 

[Scapevision]

He's got some interesting views of the Northern Capital, but the processing is heavy handed, wish it was a bit more natural 🙂 Having visited the city of St. Petersburg as a child I find this quite interesting. Especially, being familiar with Russian culture first hand. The "Other side of St. Petersburg" is really cool.

 

[tbhv55]

The "Other side of St. Petersburg" is really cool.

I agree. (I presume that you meant "The Reverse Side" series... under the "Northern Capital" heading?)

Some excellent stuff in there, IMO.

 

[Brian Atherton]

Wonderful images, Steve M. Thank you for the links.

 

[Arbitrarium]

His 'short stories' photos are unbelievably good. He clearly makes sure he's in the right place at the right time!