How can I make my street photography interesting?
Street Photography Tips and Ideas to Get You Started
- Shoot from a Distance.
- Take Pictures of Street Musicians (Buskers)
- Shoot From Behind Glass.
- Photograph the Backs of People.
- Photograph Street Animals.
- Use Contrasty Light.
- Wait for the Decisive Moment.
What is SPi photography?
Street Photography International (SPi) are a collective of street photographers who formed with the aim to promote the best Street Photography from around the world, and to provide a platform for unrepresented photographers with talent. It is the most viewed street photography resource in the world.
Who is known for street photography?
Robert Frank: While many of his contemporaries were photographing the optimistic post-war United States of the ’50s, the Swiss-born Frank set out on a road trip to capture a much darker and more realistic view of the country, culminating in arguably the most famous book in photographic history, The Americans.
Who invented street photography?
During the 1930s the famous French photographer, Henri Cartier-Bresson set the precedent for what became known specifically as Street Photography (though, like most Street Photographers, that term does not do justice to his whole career).
What makes a great street photo?
A great street photograph is one that makes a person think or one that brings up a specific feeling, story, or idea. For a quick example, you shouldn’t be trying to capture a face; you should be trying to capture an expression. If Only For A Moment. “If Only For A Moment” – A fleeting moment with a story.
Why is street photography difficult?
The toughest aspect of street photography, when learning it for the first time, is the fear involved. Fear can make it so difficult, and even when you get to the point of being comfortable photographing strangers, the fear can make you tentative enough to just miss the shot. You’ll likely make their day.