Street Photography

Capturing a unique moment in time

The Fascination of Street Photography

For me, the fascination of Street Photography lies in the opportunity to capture a unique moment which can be frozen in time and then preserved or shared with others. I like the fact that it is spontaneous, candid and un-premeditated. It’s usually about photographing people or situations which occur in public places, so this continually presents the photographer with an array of ever changing challenges and non stop fun.

3 Stirs
Big Atmosphere
Brassed Off
Brief Encounter
Coupled
Dressed to Kill
Eye in the sky
Four Thoughts
Going_underground
Hard Days Night
Insult to the homeless
Just do it
On the Bench
Pawn Shelter
Reflecting
Refugee
Russian Metro
Secret Liaison
Seen but not Heard
Should have gone to Specsavers
Size Matters
Storming Through
Street Portrait Number1
Converted
Talk to me
Tea for One
The power of 3
The Smoke
The thing must_go
Torn Away
UFO
Vietnamese Nap
Working the street

Photography Tips for Street Photography

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Use a wide angle lens 28 or 35mm

Don’t give eye contact

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Know the law on the street

Speed is essential, take the shot and walk away

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Don’t engage in any discussion or conversation

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Try different angles

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Study the great street photographers

Develop your own style

Get close with a wide angle lens, then get closer!

Use Zone focussing

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Check the background

Capture the context using depth of field, e.g. F10 -F18

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Try something new e.g. a street portrait

Develop your own style of post processing

Stay relaxed and enjoy taking the photos