Street Photography Series Explores the Urge to Take Photos of Strangers
A documentary series looking at street photographers has just been released with the camera being turned on shooters like Daniel Arnold and Jill Freedman.
Street Photographer Records His Own Assault and Attempted Theft
It is unfortunately not unheard of for street photographers to face attacks in public. However, German photographer Robin Schimko was able to record such an incident and speak about the experience.
On ‘Protecting Your Subjects’ in Street Photography
It’s difficult to see how anyone other than the photographer is responsible for a photograph they may take, although I’m sure there are some specific exceptions – but usually, if a photographer is not responsible for their photograph, then who should be?
Photographer’s ‘Street People’ Series Aims to Show America the Plight of the Homeless
For years, street photographer Irving Greines avoided documenting homeless people feeling that taking photos is intrusive and exploitative. Eventually, though, he felt compelled to document the growing unhoused population.
Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 Review: A Golden Pancake or a Flop-Jack?
If there was ever a focal length that the manufacturers tend to put by the wayside, it's the trusty 28mm prime lens. You see, ultra-wide lenses are dynamic and 24mm lenses are admittedly more versatile. However, the 28mm range is probably my preferred focal length for walking the streets with only one prime lens.
Street Photographer Captures Funny Moments When the Universe Lines Up
It is rare for a photo to make you laugh, but one street photographer has a distinct talent for capturing perfectly-timed humorous images that connect different elements within a frame.
Street Photographer Uses AI Face Swap to Hide His Subjects’ Identites
Street photography ethics has always been a hot potato but one photographer may have found a novel solution by using artificial intelligence (AI) to hide people's identities.
Hands-On With the Leica Q3: Is This the Perfect Street Camera?
Ask nine out of 10 influencers, and the Leica Q2 will still be on their favorites list even though it's three years old. Its timeless styling made it an instant classic, but credit goes to the venerable 28mm f/1.7 Summilux for delivering the goods. Now Leica has released its latest version, the Q3, and we got our hands on a pre-production version to try out.
Photographer’s Powerful Portraits of LA’s Notorious Skid Row
A photographer has spent the last decade documenting the people who live in Los Angeles' Skid Row -- a notorious area known for its homeless population.
6 Ethical Considerations When Doing Street Photography
I love street photography, I teach street photography, I promote street photography, I defend street photography, and want everyone to experience the fun of doing street photography!
Finding the Decisive Moment in Candid Street Photography
Much has been written about the concept of the "decisive moment", a notion popularized (posthumously, for the most part) by legendary candid photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson.
Huge Collection of Robert Frank’s Photos Valued at Nearly $3 Million
Sotheby's is presenting On the Road: Photographs by Robert Frank from the Collection of Arthur Penn on exhibition in New York ahead of a live auction on Feb. 22 at 2 P.M. Sotheby's says it's "the world's most expansive private collection of Robert Frank photographs" and the collection includes images across several decades of the late photographer's storied career.
A Street Photography Critique with Thorsten Overgaard
Street photography can speak to our souls. Taking images of common, everyday people and transforming them into art—that’s what it’s all about.
Finding Your Voice in the Non-Verbal Medium of Photography
Language is an underlying reality in our everyday world, present in our thoughts, our words, and even our haptic gestures. When interacting with someone else we are incorporating language to translate abstract thoughts into communication, communication into meaning, and meaning into understanding.
5 Things Every Budding Street Photographer Should Know Before Stepping on the Street
Steam vents, suited businesspeople, the neon glow of the night, umbrellas on windy days, stray glances through bus windows, beachgoers in a boardwalk scene, or silhouetted figures dancing in the sunlight: as photographers, we want to capture things that give life and vivacity to the subjects of the streets. We capture their spirit and do it in a visually interesting way.
Photographer Captures a Stranger’s Portrait Every Day
A photographer has headed out each day for the past seven years to capture a stranger's portrait in his diverse local community.
The Incredible Life’s Work of an Irish Street Photographer
A retrospective of an Irish street photographer's life works offers an unvarnished view of 1980s Dublin and beyond.
Want to See Some Bad Street Photos?
Want to see some bad street photographs? I’ll share them and tell you why I think they’re not good. These photographs were all made during a five-day visit to New York City between October 31 and November 4, 2022.
Photographer Captures Comedic Stray Cats on the Streets of Tokyo
Many photographers hit the streets in search of a perfect photo. But not Japanese photographer Masayuki Oki.
Funleader’s 18mm f/8 Pro CapLens Adds Focus Distance Adjustment Dial
Funleader's new CapLens 18mm f/8 0.3m-∞ Pro iterates on the brand's original 18mm f/8 CapLens by adding a focusing adjustment dial that lets photographers shoot between 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, one, and two meters in addition to infinity.
Martin Parr: Photographer of Leisure Pursuits of the Wealthy Classes
For five decades, British documentary photographer Martin Parr has shown us the world from his unique perspective but saturated with color and contrast. Most of his subjects are at leisure – relaxing, eating, or having a good time.
The Benefit to Being Conspicuous While Photographing
A photograph can reveal some deep human truths, but even the most intricate images may not divulge in a self-referential way. A deeply intimate scene could have been made from very impersonal practices, and similarly one could use a respectful, peaceful photographic approach to produce something obscene.
Unseen Photos of Edinburgh Hidden in Shoeboxes Since the 1960s
Robert Blomfield, a British physician and street photographer who passed away in December 2020, left behind a legacy of numerous shoeboxes filled with outstanding photographic prints of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.
Street Photographers Mocked For How They Approach Strangers
A new TikTok video trend sees users mocking street photographers and how they approach people to pose for photographs.
Street Photographer’s Stunning Series of Moment He is ‘Caught’ Taking Photo
A street photographer's stunning images seem to show the moment people "catch" him taking a photo of them.
LensCulture’s Street Photography Awards Spark Questions of Bias
One of the judges for LensCulture's 2022 Street Photography Awards selected a member of the photo collective he is a part of as a winner, leading to questions of bias or impropriety.
A Poker Hand Ranking of Street Photo Compositions
I thought I'd have a bit of fun when out shooting the street, so I started naming my street compositions according to winning hands when playing cards. So from a truly exceptional hand (a brilliant composition filled with complexity) to the simplest card (a simple snapshot of a straightforward subject).
Egypt to Ban Photography That is ‘Offensive to the Country’
Egypt is set to shift how it regulates photography in public spaces. On the one hand, it will ease restrictions on street photography, but on the other, it will criminalize taking photos that it deems are "offensive to the country."
9 Myths About Street Photography
There are lots of misconceptions about street photography made by people starting out or itching to try this ultimately most challenging (unless you want to take boring photos), most rewarding, and most accessible of photographic genres.
Sapna Reddy: Full-Time Physician and Pro Landscape Photographer
There are many passionate and talented photographers who wonder whether they should quit their full-time job to pursue photography professionally. Sapna Reddy is a photographer who proves you don't need to -- she has dual careers as both a full-time physician as well as a professional landscape photographer.