What is Cornershots?

Cornershots is a collection of urban imagery (aka photoblog) highlighting New York City and its surroundings. The goal of the site is to reinterpret the way we normally look (or overlook) cityscapes in our own neighborhoods. All photographs are taken by Jimmie Yoo (myself).

How did Cornershots come to be?

It grew as a natural extension of my hobby and profession. Combining photography and technology seemed to be the perfect synergy for my life. Photoblogging has given me the opportunity to share my work with people around the globe. It's completely different than shooting a roll of film and storing the contact sheet in a shoebox like in the old days. Photography has become a 'complete' experience.

Why did you choose the name "Cornershots"?

The domain was actually purchased by my buddy Greg. Oddly enough I can't think of a more appropriate name for my style of shooting.

Why all the nighttime shots? And buildings?

I love the technical challenge of shooting at night. It's amazing how different kinds of light can accentuate the various 'personalities' of the cityscape. I suppose part of the 'mystery' of night shots for me is in what you can't see. New York City's architecture encompasses a vast eclectic mix of classic and contemporary styles. By creating a visual chronicle of these changing states of transition, I have come to appreciate the documentary aspect of photography.

What kind of equipment do you use?

Cameras
Canon 5D
(primary. simply an amazing piece of technology)
Ricoh GX100 (a true photographer's P&S)
Pentax K1000 (rare use, the best student camera that ever was)
Canon 20D
(sold, awesome value)
Canon S45 (retired. what cornershots was started with, still a great P&S)
Lenses
Canon TS-E 24mm L
(amazing flexibility, very sharp, my newest toy)
Canon 17-40L
(wide angle, my workhorse)
Canon EF 100mm Macro (sold, great clarity)
Accessories
Canon BG-E4 Battery Grip for 5D (makes life a lot easier)
Canon TC80N3 remote timer (often very useful)
Slik Mini-Pro III tripod (my little friend)

Slik Pro 330-DX tripod (decent value)

Kata 3N1-10 Backpack (rockin' sack)
 

Are your photos for sale?

Yes, if you're interested in purchasing prints, please email:
photos @ cornershots.com (removing the spaces).

Any advice for prospective photographers/photobloggers?

This is in the works. Stay tuned.

What's in store for the future?

Continual expansion of cornershots.com, more visual experimentation, further collaboration, and of course the perpetual search for inspiration

How can I contact you?

For any sort of inquiries, comments, and questions, you can email me at:
jimmie @ cornershots . com (removing the spaces).

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