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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

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