The journal
Notes from
the street.
Teaching notes, street stories and gear thoughts from Kash.
Teaching · Apr 2, 2026
Workshop Wisdom: The Most Common Mistakes I See Advanced Photographers Make in Studio
“If the shot doesn’t look cinematic with a single source, adding more gear is just going to create a cluttered, flat mess.”
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Craft · Mar 31, 2026
10,000 Steps to a Best Portfolio
“You can buy the most expensive Sony glass on the market, but it won’t help you if you’re too tired to carry it to the next block.”
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Street · Oct 6, 2025
“No” I Don’t Want My Picture Taken: Rejection and Street Photography
“The “no” is what makes the “yes” feel like a win.”
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Gear · Jan 3, 2025
The One-Lens Challenge: Why the Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Is My Choice for the Streets
“At f/1.4, the subject-to-background separation isn’t just good; it’s surgical.”
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