About The Author
My name is Gajan Balan. I am a photographer and director based in Toronto. My visuals are an exercise in world building that move across portraiture, fashion, street, and documentary. My work has garnered multiple awards, publications, and galleries but my primary focus remains on highlighting humanistic stories from around the world. Namely those that draw inspiration from my culture and heritage. My goal is to develop compelling stories that can inspire the next generation of creatives.
What is Church & Street?
Quite simply, the Church & Street newsletter is a weekly publication around street photography, travel, self-discovery, and of course, cameras.
I’m building the Church & Street Foto Club to serve photographers and creatives with information and experiences in a meaningful way. This will include shows, interviews, workshops, photowalks, and of course, this newsletter that sits in the middle of it all. And well, what will you see in this newsletter?
Behind-the-scene stories
Exclusive photos
Tips and recommendations
Mini-reviews
Exclusive interviews
And once in a while... contests
Here are a few of the popular posts that subscribers have enjoyed:
My hope is that people who remain subscribed will find inspiration in the material shared, network with like-minded creatives, and derive even some small value that helps propel them on their journey.
Looking For More?
The core Church & Street newsletter is and will remain FREE. If you really enjoy the material being shared and/or want to directly support my journey as a photographer, consider becoming a paid subscriber to the Church & Street newsletter. I’ve curated some unique benefits with the hope of providing incredible value for fans of my work and journey.
As a monthly subscriber, you will be entitled to the following benefits:
Monthly Subscriber Benefits
Double the annual posts
Archive access to all previous posts
Exclusive interviews and events
20% off Moment gear at Shopmoment.com
Bonus entries to monthly contests
For those that opted for an annual subscription, you will get all of the above as well as the following benefits:
Annual Subscriber Benefits
Signed limited edition 5x7” print ($150 value)
One exclusive print to be shipped for first time annual subscribers. This print will be from my private collection and not be offered to the public.
Online Studio Photography Workshop ($50 value)
Immediate access to my commercial studio photography workshop created in partnership with Moment.
Capture One Pro Styles Pack ($50 value)
Immediate access to my Capture One Pro Global Styles Pack which contains all my up to date styles that I use to edit my professional imagery.
Wait! What’s With The Name?
Why Church & Street? Is this a cult!? Lol, no I promise you this has nothing to do with any religious initiative of any kind. The name is a play on ‘church and state’ and invokes this relationship between street photography and self-discovery. I firmly believe the more you throw yourself into this photography journey, the more it envelopes you with this sense of clarity and purpose. Almost as if the act of photography itself was a means of worship. It’s weird… but yea, this is something I’m hoping to explore with you in the months to come.
GB
