I’m talking street photography, also known as photojournalism or candid street shots.
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Street photography is considered a form of documentary photography. It features subjects in candid situations in public places like streets, parks, political conventions, cities and other settings.
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Street photography shows a single human
moment, caught in a specific or touching way. It can also show a very personal
image of the subject matter, giving the viewer a more factual experience
of walks of life they might only be vaguely familiar with.
There’s lots of discussion and argument on just how to
accomplish dynamic street images. Discussions include the type of camera and
lens to use and whether or not to ask permission of the subject to snap his or
her image. Asking permission takes you out of the realm of candid however.
Here are some thoughts by various street photographers about camera types to use.
Experiment and chose which work best for you.
Some street photographers prefer a small Point and Shoot
camera with the lens fully extended. A Point and Shoot is small and less noticeable
than a dSLR.
iPhones have become
popular for street photography and are less obtrusive than a Point and Shoot or
large dSLR camera.
Some suggest using a dSLR camera and a wide angle lens. The
wide angle lens is small and not intimidating. A wide angle lens lets you
capture more of the subject and their surroundings giving you an environmental
portrait.
The most popular lens and camera combo is a dSLR with a 50mm
prime lens. With a prime lens you must get close to your subject for focusing.
And of course there’s always reason to use a dSLR and zoom
lens. With a zoom lens you can stand back from the subject and capture the
action from a safe distance.
My next several posts will include more tips on street
photography.
Next week I will summarize my 6 posts on photographic composition. I have several guest photographers submitting photos. If you'd like to join in, below are the links to review, then email your photos to me at mariwilbur@gmail.com. You will get a photo credit and a link to your blog. Let's have some fun!
Composition: Frame Your Subject
Composition - Cropping
Composition: Rule of Thirds
Composing: Backgrounds and Elements
Composition: Capturing a Satisfying Image - guest post by Matt Considine
Composition: Capturing a Satisfying Image - guest post by Matt Considine
Recommended reading on street photography:
