For decades, this art form has been practiced by fotograffers. Hobbyists, salarymen, and people working in fast food come together and start photographing. Any artist with a camera can conduct a photo walk and take several random pictures. Everyone has to ponder and think of their reasoning. While staring out the window - asking why? Is this right for me? To take some pictures?
I have to state this: I love bitches in a black one-piece swimsuit!
Even being in the spectrum and autistic myself, fortunately, there is not any right or wrong ways to do in street photography. Some people view street photography as documenting a person's mediocre life. Others think photography is a formally teachable course from schools and universities. Where images of people taken 'should' look sharp and nice-looking. Yet the fact photography is virtually self-directed learning. Street photography allows me to make mistakes and fail ahead. I forgive my failures and mistakes and embrace my flaws.
Doing street photography gives me complete autonomy in my vision. With no worries about how to run a photoshoot. Because the latter expects a social connection and client relationships towards (neurotypical's standard) social cues. Some clients will know me as a guy with a "fancy camera"; but it is rare for one soul to come across to be understanding and empathetic with my creative choices.
I often needed to remind others: "I do not offer any services involving photography and using my camera". Having encountered some people wanting to have their picture taken. Only to end up with exaggerated posed and superficial images of themselves. Deciding whether they will use their devices or phones, with full copyright ownership on them. Or, standing my ground and saying - no.
The art of photography is a free expression under the First Amendment. A devotee artist dedicated their works to street photography. Therefore, freelance artists, can merely whip their camera and get out there and make pictures if Gian were to make images of people on sidewalks, beaches, and parks. It would be a touch of his heart. He feels elated deep inside his heart with the liberation of his hobbies. Making photos that come out great never comes with monetary gain or paying his bills. It has been a personal conviction and tact decision to pursue an unconventional and Outsider art. The teachings will not come from formal education or photography classes as a "brut".
For Gian to sustain a stable income; he would need to monetize or find another income stream elsewhere. The Outsider Art prints and publications alone will unlikely make him a steady living. He can only do so much by relying on pieces sold in niche art galleries. Yet outsider art galleries would need a representation of him. Perhaps find a kind of services that come best to him...
The word comes from his lips "I love bitches in a black one-piece swimsuit!" That statement means that I am making a potentially controversial form of art. Racism and sexism are Gian's vices in his aspirations. And it's not because he is autistic for that reason. First, it is socially inappropriate for him to overtly blurt his sexual desires and fetishes to others. He then cannot impose or instill his views and preferences to other people who cannot relate to him very well.
PS If anyone were to ask me what my favourite colour is: sky blue. Stay Tuned for more entries! This entry did not completely answer the title.
