Street smarts
Ben Moore is part of a growing contingent of social-media savvy professionals who have pushed the boundaries of urban photography. He’s cultivated a career snuffing out the most photogenic cityscapes in London and beyond. And, armed with the very latest Nikon mirrorless tech, a drone and tens of thousands of Instagram followers, he’s the epitome of the modern photographer.
It wasn’t by happenstance then that we paired Ben with retired newspaper journalist Michael Becket. Michael’s been taking photos for more than 70 years so, in a bid to challenge his skill set, Ben was tasked with turning his apprentice’s photographic world on its head.
LEADING LINES
The photographers started their journey among the modern office blocks of More London. Ben pointed down the corridor of modern buildings and noted Tower Bridge at the very end, its Victorian Gothic architecture contrasting against the minimalist development.
“The paving and buildings form leading lines that direct the viewer straight towards Tower Bridge,” he said. Michael framed the shot as Ben gestured towards the paving: “Use the line that runs through the middle as a guide to centre your feet. We want a symmetrical composition.”
