Author: Sivert Almvik
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Street photography in Saigon and Hanoi, Vietnam
I went to South East Asia with one camera and two lenses. I only used one lens. Here’s a selection of street photos from Saigon (Ho Chi Min City) and Hanoi in Vietnam.
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Street photography in Bangkok, Thailand
I went to South East Asia with one camera and two lenses. I only used one lens. Here’s a selection of street photos from Bangkok, Thailand.
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HEMA in Oslo: Photos from the Oslo Penguin Cup 2025
I photographed the Oslo Penguin Cup 2025 at Bygdøy in Oslo, a two-day Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) tournament featuring longsword, sabre and rapier. Here are the images that capture the speed, focus and movement of the event.
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Street photography at the Royal Palace in Oslo – a mini summer project
This 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
Does 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 A critical YouTube comment got me thinking about outdated rules in street photography—and why capturing the moment matters far more than your shooting technique.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
Tucked 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
Go 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?
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
All cameras are exactly the same. What matters is how they make you feel.
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How street photography has ruined me
I shoot street photography almost every day here in Oslo. Sometimes I’m on holiday and a tourist. Still, I think like a street photographer. The result is that I often come home from holiday with pictures of strangers instead of pictures of old buildings or beautiful nature.
