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Author Archives: William Darhy
19 killer photography tips (by I love photography blogs)
“I love photography blogs” blog published an article which presents a compilation of some tips provided by great modern street photographer. Read the article “19 killer photography tips” (Thanks for the time saving!)
Video : Garry Winogrand, 1981
Garry Winogrand shot hundreds of thousands of photographs during his short lifetime. Most were taken on the streets of New York City and are characterized by off-kilter angles, unorthodox framing, and images that feature active figures. As evidence of his … Continue reading
1950 : Invention of Street Photography
In an interesting timeline presenting the inventions related to photography, the henry new media gallery locates the inception of street photography in the 1950′s. The start of the genre is due on the one hand to the improvement of technologies, … Continue reading
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Creative street photography ideas : Playing with billboards
Another great classic of street photography is to compose with the giant billboards used for advertising to create unique pictures, micro comedies or dramas. Very often, the desired effect is obtained when a billboard either presents a feature that supports a character action, or, on the contrary, presents an element totally opposing it. In some cases, a scale effect between a character and the picture displayed in a background creates a fantastic impact on the viewer. Continue reading
Video : Anatomy of a Street Photograph (by Nick Turpin)
Nick Turpin, London based photographer, and founder of in-public, provides a series of videos on his street photography blog sevensevennine. A first video, titled “Nick Turpin on Street Photography”, provides his definition of street photography. In the video it is … Continue reading
Less than 1% of street photography on the web is worth seeing
Here is an old post dated Sept 2009 I found on Nick Turpin’s blog, sevensevennine, called, “edit edit edit” that we should all meditate as aspiring street photographers. As per Nick Turpin : “Less than 1% of the ‘street photography’ I see on the web is worth seeing” Continue reading
Creative street photography ideas : Playing with shadows
The shadows can be a great source of inspiration for street photographers when they participate actively in the composition, becoming a key element of the picture. Shadows can be very striking and demand the viewer’s attention as soon as they look.
They can complement, distort, or extend body parts of the characters to an exaggerated way, or they can accidentally add accessories not necessarily desired by the subjects. In other cases, the shadow (of a character) will be the main subject of the photo, disclosing, or rather casting a human presence on the urban scenery.
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21 street photography tips from the professionals (by PhotoRadar)
“Fantastic street photographs are readily available in every public space, but over-familiarity with our environment means we often miss out on special moments and scenes unfolding in front of us. These tips will help you see those decisive moments and learn to trust your instincts. Once you’ve picked up the confidence to get close to your subjects and you’ll be able to use your camera as a mirror of society and come away with unreal, witty and dramatic-looking shots – don’t forget to post your images in the galleries or let us know how you get on!”
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“Documenting the Human Condition” (by Chris Weeks)
Chris Weeks, already known for his pdf manifesto published on deviantArt “Street photography for the purists” and “What’s in the bag of a street photographer“, now proposes a video titled “Street photography – Documenting the Human Condition”. In this video … Continue reading
Cheap perfume and fried chicken (The economist)
AMID the fussy grandeur of the Metropolitan Museum of Art sits an unexpected show of photographs. “Hipsters, Hustlers, and Handball Players” is a collection of Leon Levinstein’s black-and-white pictures of New York City from 1950 to 1980. They are raw and energetic, with rubbish-strewn streets, stooped old men, fat painted ladies and posturing youths in tight jeans. One photograph features a woman in a white party dress curled up on the beach, asleep and mysterious. Another sees two handball players snapped from behind, aloft and balletic. Continue reading