Winter changes Venice completely. Soft light, mist, empty streets, and a calmer rhythm that makes photography easier and more enjoyable. I have put together a guide about why this season is the most rewarding for quiet, atmospheric work. Read it here: www.msecchi.com/journal/veni...

Talent is not the problem. Strategy is. I just released How Photographers Make Money, a deep dive into markets, positioning and the real mechanics of earning with a camera. Full post here: marcosecchi.substack.com/p/how-photog...

Six cameras that changed how I see and shoot. Not gear talk, more a reflection on how the right tool can shift your vision. Full piece here marcosecchi.substack.com/p/six-camera...

Sunday evenings reveal what the rest of the week hides. What worked, what didn’t, what you are quietly avoiding. It is uncomfortable sometimes, but it is also the moment when you regain control of the steering wheel.

Sunday slows everything down. Out here the fog does not care about clocks or deadlines, it just pushes you back into your own rhythm. I am convinced we make better photographs when we move at the pace of the place in front of us. How is your Sunday rhythm today, slow or already in Monday mode,

Sometimes I share things here, sometimes I go deeper elsewhere. If you enjoy my work, my thoughts on photography and long-form posts, you can find much more in my newsletter. Quiet essays, practical guides, and a bit of reflection now and then. marcosecchi.substack.com

Some cameras teach technique. Some changes your entire approach. These six did that for me. New post is up. marcosecchi.substack.com/p/six-camera...

We live by the clock, but the body follows a different rhythm. If you spend time in the countryside, you feel it. Light sets the pace, not minutes. Hunger, rest, energy, they move with the season, not the schedule. Clocks keep life predictable. Once you trust that rhythm, everything shifts.

Clarity. Authorship. A 50 mm lens. In this post, I break down why I return to this focal length again and again, not because it’s easy, but because it forces intention. Read on to see how your lens choice can reveal your photographic identity. 🔗 marcosecchi.substack.com/p/50mm-lens-...

Back from Prague and South Bohemia. Late autumn there is all about quiet light and slow rhythm. The city before the crowds. Villages just breathe in the cold air. No rush, just time to look. www.msecchi.com/blogmarco/photographing-prague-bohemia-late-autumn #pragueworkshop #bohemia

Finished six days of workshop in Prague and Bohemia. Great crew, good rhythm, real moments. We talked a lot about how photography can shape a place, sometimes even create it. One image, shared enough times, can turn a quiet street into a destination.

Can you live a normal life in a place everyone else treats as a destination? Tourism can turn a city into a postcard. The task is to keep identity alive. The real city is still here, in the quiet streets and early hours. You just need to know where to look.

This is why we start before sunrise. Fog, empty streets, and the city revealing itself slowly. Taken this morning on my Prague workshop. #prague #charlesbridge #foggyprague #praguephotography #photoworkshop

Light moves differently in old cities, You learn to wait for it, and to watch how people step into it. #prague #leica #workshop #photography

Most of what people call dramatic light is just patience. The world reveals itself slowly at night, if you let it. Bruncvík, Charles Bridge, Prague.

Most photographers arrive in Prague and point the camera at the same five scenes. I think the real work happens elsewhere. Shared a short guide on how to avoid the postcard trap and see with your own eyes. marcosecchi.substack.com/p/how-to-pho...

One of the photos taken during my Bohemia and Prague Leica Workshop Jindřichův Hradec Castle is reflected in the still water of Vajgar Lake at dusk in Jindřichův Hradec, South Bohemia, Czech Republic. #leica #photography #workshop #bohemia #prague #marcosecchi

Light trails from passing vehicles create vivid streaks across the Széchenyi Chain Bridge in Budapest, Hungary, illuminated in blue against the night sky. The Buda Castle stands lit in the background on the left, highlighting the city’s iconic skyline along the Danube River.

Budapest in quiet morning light, seen from above the Danube. The Parliament catching the first colour of the day, the city still half asleep. A reminder that the best moments are rarely loud.

“When the moon crowns a king.” Full moon rising perfectly behind the statue of St. Stephen at Fisherman’s Bastion, Budapest.

Quick stop at home, then back on the road — Budapest tomorrow, Prague and Bohemia for the next six days. Work hard, play hard, shoot harder. 📸 New frames coming soon. #Photography #Prague #Budapest #Travel

🎧 The new podcast is live Through the Lens, Field Notes in Photography Quiet stories, real lessons, and the light that still matters. Listen to the short trailer here 👇 marcosecchi.substack.com/p/through-th... #Photography #Podcast #StreetPhotography #Venice #Budapest

🎧 The new podcast is live Through the Lens, Field Notes in Photography Quiet stories, real lessons, and the light that still matters. Listen to the short trailer here 👇 marcosecchi.substack.com/p/through-th... #Photography #Podcast #StreetPhotography #Venice #Budapest

🔗 New on @flipboard.com : A short visual guide to how different lenses shape what we see, from 28mm to 50mm. Each focal length tells a different story — take a look. flipboard.com/@msecchi/the...

A temporary votive bridge connecting Fondamente Nove to San Michele Cemetery is seen open to pedestrians in Venice, Italy. #storytelling #leica #gettyimages #streetphotography #reportage #photograhy #workshops

Out with the Fuji X100VI, chasing city lights and long exposures. There’s something magical about slowing down the shutter and watching the chaos of the city turn into motion and light. 🚶‍♂️💡📸 #photography #photo #street #night #fujifilm #city

📸 “35mm — the lens that never lies.” Just posted my Real-World Guide to the 35mm Lens — what makes it the natural storyteller’s focal length. 👉 Read it here marcosecchi.substack.com/p/real-world... Do you shoot 35mm a lot, or are you still team 28/50?

Morning traffic in Viscri. Where geese have the right of way and time moves more slowly. 📍Transylvania, Romania #Viscri #Transylvania #Romania #RuralRomania #DiscoverRomania #ViscriVillage #VillageLife #mihaieminescutrust #DocumentaryPhotography #TravelPhotography #PhotoOfTheDay

📷 Unlock the full potential of your 35 mm lens! In my latest post, I share real-world tips, creative setups and common mistakes to avoid whether you’re street shooting, portraits or travel. Dive in now marcosecchi.substack.com/p/real-world...

Everyday street scene in Sighișoara, Transylvania, with local Roma women crossing the road and a mother with her child waiting on the corner. #transylvania #photography #workshop #sighisoara #Romania #EasternEurope #StreetPhotography #leica #DocumentaryPhotography #EverydayLife #TravelPhotography

xIn a world obsessed with output, learning to hold back is a radical act for a photographer. This week’s piece is about shooting less, seeing better. marcosecchi.substack.com/p/the-power-...

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We all shoot too much. Digital made it easy, but it also made us lazy. The best photographers don’t collect frames, they build meaning, one deliberate click at a time. marcosecchi.substack.com/p/the-power-... #PhotographyEducation #LearnPhotography #StreetPhotography #VisualDiscipline

Nice feature just published by Artist Highlight about my photography workshops, from Venice to Prague and Transylvania. 🔗 artisthighlight.com/marco-secchi... Thanks to everyone who’s joined me on the road so far — and to those already planning for 2026.

On @flipboard.com my latest post about 2 Photography Workshops in Transylvania and Prague/Bohemia. flip.it/cHtVzB

Transylvania in the colours of spring or autumn, Prague and Bohemia in spring and winter light. Both are designed for photographers who want depth, atmosphere, and guidance that goes beyond the postcard view. marcosecchi.substack.com/p/photograph...

Elevate Your Travel Photos With These 3 Simple Tips from @flipboard.com flip.it/FTBCX-

We rush so much that even peace feels strange when it finally arrives. Try sitting in stillness today, without music, phone, or plans — just breath and light and read your @flipboard.com The world doesn’t need your constant motion. It needs your awareness.

New post live today — How to Build a Sustainable Photography Career (Even Without Clients) A framework for photographers who want freedom, not dependency. Stop chasing gigs and start building systems that make your work last. 🔗 marcosecchi.substack.com/p/sustainabl...

What Venice Feels Like in Late October The tourists thin out, the light softens, and the city starts breathing again. I’ve written about why this time of year matters and how to make the most of it behind the camera. marcosecchi.substack.com/p/venice-lat...

My "Prague & Bohemia" in November will start soon and is fully booked, but maybe now is a good time to think about 2026! www.msecchi.com/prague-bohem...

Commercial photography isn’t dying. Passive photographers are. New post out now: How to Find (and Keep) Commercial Photography Clients Real methods, not Instagram advice. Read it here → marcosecchi.substack.com/p/making-mon...

My Autumn Transylvania photography tour is wrapping up tomorrow. It’s been a week of fog, faded colours, and villages where time still moves slowly. Already sketching ideas for 2026 more remote areas, new stories, and even quieter mornings. 👉 www.msecchi.com/transylvania...

The fortress of Cisnădioara, one of Transylvania’s oldest Romanesque landmarks. Shot in black and white to match its silence, its rough beauty, and the feeling that time never really left. #Cisnadioara #Transylvania #Romania #Sibiu #TravelPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography

The fortress of Cisnădioara, one of Transylvania’s oldest Romanesque landmarks. Shot in black and white to match its silence, its rough beauty, and the feeling that time never really left. #Cisnadioara #Transylvania #Romania #Sibiu #TravelPhotography #BlackAndWhePhotography #TravelRomania

The fortress of Cisnădioara, one of Transylvania’s oldest Romanesque landmarks. Shot in black and white to match its silence, its rough beauty, and the feeling that time never really left.

Most photographers chase contrast in post. But the real contrast begins before you lift the camera. New piece on learning to see it — from foggy Venetian light to the soft tension of rural Hungary. 🎞️ Why Most Photographers Don’t Actually See Contrast marcosecchi.substack.com/p/why-most-p...

Starting next week, I’ll be posting from Transylvania, where I’ll be leading a photography workshop. Follow along if you’re into photography that digs deeper than the postcard view. Subscribe on @flipboard.com to get the updates and behind-the-scenes notes directly.

Light is what defines a photograph, but most photographers don’t study it, they chase it. Yesterday’s post breaks that habit — and shows how to read light like sound open.substack.com/pub/marcosec...

LIVE now: the one skill that separates a snapshot from a photograph – learning to read the light before you shoot. Free post 👉 marcosecchi.substack.com/p/read-the-l...