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Street Photography: How to Take Pictures of Strangers

Try to work out what makes people tick.

Photographers often spend time observing people in the street, looking at their expressions and movements. They want to find out about people, what makes them happy and sad, who they are and how they react in different situations. If you’re interested in this sort of photography, the best way to approach strangers is to ask questions. Ask about their work, where they are from, and what they do. You’ll be surprised what you can find out from someone, just by asking.

Focus on the subject.

The best photographers focus their camera on the subject. It might mean that they have to get up close, or position themselves in a particular place, but they’ll capture the best shots if they’re paying attention to the details. When photographing strangers, make sure you’re aware of your surroundings. Try to notice how people move, how they … Read the rest

Best Tips For Better Candid Street Photography

What is candid street photography?

Candid street photography (sometimes called street style photography) is one of the types of street photography that uses the spontaneous nature of street life to create interesting and compelling images. This genre of photography emphasizes an unplanned approach that captures fleeting moments. Candid street photography is often associated with street-style fashion, which includes street fashions, street-inspired accessories, and the way people are wearing their clothes. The term street photography was coined by Alfred Stieglitz in 1908 and refers to the spontaneous taking of pictures on the streets rather than in the studio.

The reason why we call it candid street photography is that street photographers will focus on capturing candid or decisive moments about daily life and public life in megacities

When you photograph someone in their natural environment it can make them feel more relaxed and less self-conscious. It can also be fun. When … Read the rest

Street Photography Laws (Know Your Rights)

Street Photography Laws: What, when, how?

There are no laws governing street photography, but there are rules that you should follow to make sure your images are safe for publication. Most photographers have a reasonable understanding of the law, which is why it can be so difficult to make money out of street photography without breaking the law.

Street photography can be both a hobby and a way of earning a living, as long as you stay within the confines of the law. However, in many countries it is illegal to photograph people in public without their permission. To gain consent, you need to explain what you are doing and obtain written consent before photographing your subject. If you are taking photos in the UK you will have to obtain a ‘still’ or ‘portrait’ license. This applies to all the images you take of your subject, including those taken on … Read the rest

The Most Famous Street Photographers You Should Know

Street photography is a genre of art that captures candid moments in public places, such as streets, parks, parties and other social gatherings. Street photographers typically work independently and take their subjects with available light without the use of studio equipment or flash.

Street Photography: Capturing Real Life

Street photography is a type of documentary photography that captures people and life as it unfolds. The

Dorothea Lange

Dorothea Lange was the foremost American documentary photographer of her generation. She is noted for recording the plight of starving and destitute farmers during the Great Depression in a series known as “Migrant Mother”. But she also captured a wide spectrum of images, from intimate moments to dramatic photographs of Hollywood stars on film sets. Her work such as “Fissures” was a raw exploration of lesbian culture at that time, showing what was once unseen and unheard about.

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Cartier-Bresson was a … Read the rest