I developed my love for photography when I was a kid. My grandma used to give me her
old rangefinder to take family pictures; that was fun!
As a teenager, I bought my first camera and did more or less “point and shoot” photography,
but within a few years, I developed the necessary technical skills for serious photography.
Later on, I owned a shop for graphic design and prepress and used one of the first digital
SLRs then did many digital product shots for my clients.
Nowadays, I find myself wandering through the streets of New York City enjoying
street photography.
Comments (23)
Very nice to meet you! I really admire you street work...inspiring and truthful!
Please make sure you keep the good work up!
Posted by Duc | July 22, 2007 7:50 PM
Posted on July 22, 2007 19:50
It looks to me like you really know your way around B&W - beautiful photographs. I'm inspired to go out and try it with the help of your conversion technique.
btw, I've been looking for a way to use my slr single handed. In your "self portrait" it looks like you have a way of using some sort of strap on one hand. Please share information about that, too.
Tks! - Tom
Posted by Tom Bullard | August 9, 2007 11:54 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 23:54
that's some pretty hot stuff.
Posted by james | September 24, 2007 12:37 PM
Posted on September 24, 2007 12:37
i love your b&W photography, but i would really love to see more of your color photography. i think that you'ld have more places to go with your color work.
Posted by james | September 24, 2007 12:52 PM
Posted on September 24, 2007 12:52
thanks :D
@Tom check out the tutorials on this site, I posted a little video how I use the strap effectively...
Posted by Markus Hartel | September 24, 2007 12:57 PM
Posted on September 24, 2007 12:57
very nice an keep rockin in street....
great capture...
Posted by DeLL | October 14, 2007 11:16 AM
Posted on October 14, 2007 11:16
young photographer from vienna (austria-europe) who gets power out of your work, witch keeps me walking forward out there ...
Posted by flo_res | October 17, 2007 8:42 AM
Posted on October 17, 2007 08:42
Your photography is amazing. Not only is it visually compelling (contrast, composition, subject matter and facial expressions) it's so cool the way you have been able to capture and juxtapose those little ironies. Like excellent poetry. Sorry, words are inadequate. Fantastic!
(I found your site via your find on Foundmagazine; someone's comment mentioned it, so I thought I'd check it out. I'm glad I did!)
Posted by Clover | October 27, 2007 10:56 AM
Posted on October 27, 2007 10:56
Thanx very much for info,& i look forward to seeing a lot more here,Great site.
Posted by simbow | December 23, 2007 7:42 PM
Posted on December 23, 2007 19:42
Nice stuff !
Posted by Tim Bogue | February 5, 2008 6:52 PM
Posted on February 5, 2008 18:52
Markus!!!!
Wonderful captures and lovely candids!
Very nice!
See my small gallery
Street Life in Siberian cities
Thank you.
Posted by Max Lunie | February 5, 2008 9:21 PM
Posted on February 5, 2008 21:21
I absolutely love your work Markus!
You also motivated me to start doing streetphotography. I put my digital rebel back on the shelf and bought a cheap Ricoh 500G rangefinder to start out with. Nowadays i shoot about 2 rolls/week and I'm trying to improve my "dare" to get closer to people. Keep up the good work Markus!
Posted by kv | March 19, 2008 5:45 PM
Posted on March 19, 2008 17:45
I'm glad my work motivates you! thanks!
Posted by Markus Hartel | March 19, 2008 6:24 PM
Posted on March 19, 2008 18:24
markus,
your work is amazing! I like it very much...
best regards
Posted by Raskolnikov | March 26, 2008 3:27 AM
Posted on March 26, 2008 03:27
LOVE HERE:)
Posted by JK | March 29, 2008 6:04 AM
Posted on March 29, 2008 06:04
Hi, there.
great homepage and wongerful photos!!!
B/W is impressive and Colors as well.
what kind of color films do you use?
Posted by Min | April 29, 2008 8:03 AM
Posted on April 29, 2008 08:03
color can be anything (Fuji Superia, Reala, Kodak Gold etc.), but is digital for the most part.
Posted by Markus Hartel | April 30, 2008 8:23 PM
Posted on April 30, 2008 20:23
Hi :) I'm a student in a digital photography class and my class has an assignment to research a photographer that has an interesting shooting style to us.
I really like your work and I have decided to use you as my photography inspiration. I have to write a one page report telling about my photographer including some relevant information about how you achieve your shots as well as biographical content.
The interview and about me section was really helpful but I was wondering if you could tell me some other things like what school you went to, who you work for, how you take your shots, etc..
Thanks!
Posted by Nicole | May 1, 2008 11:23 AM
Posted on May 1, 2008 11:23
I'm sure I'm just restating what millions others have already stated, but I can't resist... You pictures are just fabulous! And thank you so much for sharing your secrets via the tutorial. I probably learned more about photography through your website than all others combined...
Posted by Sam | June 3, 2008 11:59 PM
Posted on June 3, 2008 23:59
I appreciate your site. Excellent photos and advice.
Posted by r o l a n d | October 12, 2008 12:19 PM
Posted on October 12, 2008 12:19
This picture sets a really nice mood. one half of the photo is moving while background is sorta out of focus and the person in the middle is the subject of the photo. It kinda implies to me that the world is moving around on one half, the other is gradually changing and the subject of the photo is the person who seperates themselves from this photo.
New york is THE city.
Posted by Chris ramirez | October 30, 2008 1:10 AM
Posted on October 30, 2008 01:10
Are your photographs for sale? If so, please advise how I can purchase ...
Posted by Allison | February 7, 2009 4:01 AM
Posted on February 7, 2009 04:01
please add a facebook link to your website.
thanks!
Posted by lisa | May 5, 2009 1:26 PM
Posted on May 5, 2009 13:26