Photographer Stephen Benine

Henri Cartier-Bresson commented about his creative method, “There are no rules. One should not try too hard to explain the mystery. It is better just to be receptive, a Leica within easy reach.”

Bresson could easily have been describing Seattle photographer, Stephen Benine, right down to the “Leica within easy reach.” Steve knows his Leica well, taking full advantage of its exceptional capabilities. He shoots with a fine eye for composition and can be found rambling about Seattle with his camera. Receptive, just waiting for the moment.

Lake Union – Photo by Stephen Benine      June 2016

Lake Union – Photo by Stephen Benine      January 2015

Fisherman’s Terminal – Photo by Stephen Benine      January 2015

Seattle at Night – Photo by Stephen Benine      November 2016

The next photo by Stephen is a jewel with a really strange kind of loneliness in it. It is like a LA lonely. "Missing the party" type of lonely. 

Waiting for Someone - Photo by Stephen Benine  March 2016