Hi, I’m Sivert Almvik
I’m a street and documentary photographer living in Oslo, Norway. This is my little space on the interwebs.
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Recent blogs
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Street photography at the Royal Palace in Oslo – a mini summer project
Read more: Street photography at the Royal Palace in Oslo – a mini summer projectThis summer I did a simple mini-project of street photography in Oslo. I shot pictures at the Royal Palace, guided by intuition and candid photos.
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Street photography myths: Why the Decisive Moment isn’t about the technique
Read more: Street photography myths: Why the Decisive Moment isn’t about the techniqueDoes burst mode make you less of a «real» street photographer? A critical YouTube comment got me thinking about outdated rules in street photography—and why capturing the moment matters far more than your shooting technique.
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I developed a forgotten film roll from 2007 – and uncovered memories I didn’t know I had
Read more: I developed a forgotten film roll from 2007 – and uncovered memories I didn’t know I hadTucked away in a drawer for 18 years, a roll of Fuji Reala 100 unexpectedly revealed a lost chapter from my student days in Trondheim. The colours were still intact – and so were the stories. Here’s what I found.
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How we built Oslo Street Photo Festival from scratch
Read more: How we built Oslo Street Photo Festival from scratchGo behind the scenes of Oslo Street Photo Festival 2025 – Norway’s only street photography festival. In this blog post, I share what worked, what we learned, and what we’re aiming to improve next year. A must-read for anyone interested in street photography, community building and running grassroots events.
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What happens when you let your egoism guide the camera?
Read more: What happens when you let your egoism guide the camera?Being a selfish photographer can be the best thing you do for both you and your images.
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Why you don’t need the latest camera to take great photos
Read more: Why you don’t need the latest camera to take great photosAll cameras are exactly the same. What matters is how they make you feel.
