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The Ins and Outs of Street Photography: 10 Simple Steps

Street photography emerged in the late 20th Century as a means for capturing everyday life, for documenting social activity, and to “hold a mirror up to society”. Hopefully this tutorial will provide some useful advice for street photography as well as highlighting some of the ethical and practical issues that will help you get started on you quest to document life on the streets! Step … Continue reading The Ins and Outs of Street Photography: 10 Simple Steps

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Frame Within a Frame Photography: A Guide

A Post By: Kevin Landwer-Johan Frame within a frame photography is a creative technique that works in many genres of photography. But what is it, and how can you use it for amazing photos? In this article, we’re going to take a look at this composition “rule” – which you can apply very obviously or even very subtly in your photographs. So if you’re ready … Continue reading Frame Within a Frame Photography: A Guide

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11 Street Photography Ideas to Spark Your Creativity

A Post By: Kevin Landwer-Johan Coming up with fresh, interesting street photography ideas can be a challenge – especially if you’re first starting to explore the genre. But don’t worry. Because in this article, I share 11 ideas for beautiful photos, all designed to help you get excited about street photography. Some ideas are a little more abstract than others; some may suit your tastes … Continue reading 11 Street Photography Ideas to Spark Your Creativity

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10 Street Photography Tips for Beautiful Shots

By: Eric Kim How can you capture stunning street photos? What’s the best way to get started with street photography? As an experienced street shooter, I’ve been exactly where you are – and over time, I’ve developed plenty of street photography tips and techniques to go from beginner shots to standout professional images. That’s what this article is all about; I share everything you need … Continue reading 10 Street Photography Tips for Beautiful Shots

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There is No Bad Light for Street Photography

By: Valerie Jardin One of the advantages of being a street photographer is that you certainly don’t need to get up before dawn to catch the good light. Harsh sunlight, nighttime and rainy days are only a few of the most desired situations on the streets. Getting up too early, before people are out and about, may actually be counter-productive in your search for the … Continue reading There is No Bad Light for Street Photography

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50mm Street Photography: What Makes It Great (+ Tips)

A Post By: Simon Ringsmuth There’s a longstanding debate about whether 50mm street photography is the right way to go, or if wider lenses are a better choice. Most people who practice street photography prefer lenses with a broader field of view like 35m or 28mm, but that doesn’t mean 50mm is useless. Far from it, in fact. There are many good reasons to choose … Continue reading 50mm Street Photography: What Makes It Great (+ Tips)

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Street Photography

The art of capturing a scene in a public place, particularly on the street, is called street photography. Many of these types of photographs are also considered to be candid in nature, usually unstaged and shot spontaneously. Depending on the country, there are certain consent laws to take into account when taking photos of people in public. Being aware of what these laws are in … Continue reading Street Photography

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5 Exercises to Improve Your Street Photography

Do you want to capture amazing street photography, but you just feel like you’re not good enough? Don’t worry, because this article is going to give you five fantastic street photography exercises that are guaranteed to improve your street photography. It’ll provide you with the tools you need to take amazing street photos. Let’s get started. 1. Find a scene and stand in place for … Continue reading 5 Exercises to Improve Your Street Photography

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