The Best Full Frame Cameras for Street Photography

Personally speaking, I'd reach for an APS-C camera from Fujifilm for street photography. But lots of photographers only want to go for full-frame options. Guess what? We've tested loads of them for just that. thephoblographer.com »

2022-07-07 19:00

Quick Tips: Using an 85mm Lens for Street Photography

When you think of street photography, you probably think of what a lot of the classic and older photographers have said. There's surely lots of wonderful substance in their words. But the world of photography has evolved quite a bit since a lot of them have been around. thephoblographer.com »

2022-01-28 02:00

How Two Women Think Street Photography Will Evolve

Street photography has grown in popularity in recent years. As cameras became more accessible and social media became integrated into our daily lives, more people fancied trying their hand at photography. thephoblographer.com »

2021-12-11 20:00

Paul Kessel Found his Love for Street Photography After Turning 70

"A photograph does not succeed by content alone", says Paul Kessel, a retired psychologist and professor from New York. "Photography is about vision, persistence, perception, memory, lots of practice, patience, and so many other elements beyond technique". thephoblographer.com »

2021-07-04 19:00

Why Practicing Street Photography Makes You a Better Person

Street photography is a wonderful genre to practice. Going out for long days, walking with no real route, and creating images is a fun thing to do. Creatively, street photography encourages you to think more about your environment. thephoblographer.com »

2021-05-19 13:00

This Phone Does Street Photography The Justice It’s Needed

Street photography is one of the best ways for people to explore their city. When you're traveling, it can help you understand what's going on around you. And the Sony Xperia 1 II does that better than other phones. thephoblographer.com »

2021-01-26 08:00

Complete guide to street photography: For beginners

Although street photography has evolved throughout the decades, the basic tenets remain the same: it centers around spontaneous encounters in public spaces. The post Complete guide to street photography: For beginners appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »

2020-09-18 14:30

Street Photography: 8 Great Mirrorless Cameras to Hit the Streets With

Street photography is an incredibly popular and powerful genre of photography. Many think that street photography is just about up close and personal candid portraits. However, it's so much more than that. thephoblographer.com »

2020-09-07 19:00

No Street Photography for Four Months. My Mental Health Is Struggling

Earlier this year I wrote an article that covered my journey through depression. Street photography played a major role, possibly the most significant, in helping me come out of the darkness. The article was published on March 7th, three days after I arrived in Medellin, Colombia. thephoblographer.com »

2020-08-14 07:00

PSA: If You’re Going to Shoot Street Photography, Please Wear a Mask

Testing cameras has made it apparent that many of the traditional tenets of street photography need to go out the window right now. The best solution possible is to just not do it right now. But I sympathize, empathize, and relate to folks not wanting to stay in all day. thephoblographer.com »

2020-06-01 01:00

Photography Cheat Sheet: For Someone New to Street Photography

When you're brand new to street photography, there's a lot of toxicity out there that doesn't really help to create better street photographers. A whole lot of it is around pleasing the Instagram algorithm or learning from the classic masters. thephoblographer.com »

2020-05-29 01:00

COVID-19 Proves How Invaluable Street Photography Is to Society

Tired, cliche, easy: these are just some of the words used to describe street photography. Those who practice candid shooting are often labeled as voyeurs, loners, and creeps. I believe no other community in the industry has to defend itself as much as the one of street photography. thephoblographer.com »

2020-05-14 01:00

Missing Street Photography? Here Are 5 Things You Can Do Indoors

Street photography doesn't exist unless you have streets full of people. Right now, those streets are empty, as all of us remain indoors during the current epidemic. If you practice street photography, there's a good chance you're feeling a little sorry for yourself right now. thephoblographer.com »

2020-05-03 07:00

Is Street Photography a Fad that Has Run Its Course?

Fourteen years ago I took an interest in Street Photography. I went looking for resources and information on this amazing genre, unfortunately to no avail, until I came across a great free ebook in 2006 called “Street Photography for the purist” by Chris Weeks. petapixel.com »

2020-02-19 22:26

A Total Noob Photographer’s Introduction to Street Photography

If you’re new to street photography or looking to get started, allow me to introduce you… You’ve got your camera and you’re eager to get started. After some time considering what kind of photographer you are, and exploring your options, you find yourself curious about street photography. In reality, many photographers end up in this thephoblographer.com »

2019-06-21 07:00

Do Any of Us Shoot Street Photography for Just Ourselves?

If you’re somebody who likes to converse about street photography a lot, I am almost certain you have listened to someone make the above statement before. It’s highly possible you have even said it yourself. thephoblographer.com »

2019-04-22 13:00

Creating Your Own Assignments in Street Photography

Street photography is one of the best ways to exercise and train your eye for application to photojournalism projects. I’ve written before about the way I apply the techniques and style from my street photography to my set stills and BTS as well as my long term fashion BTS project and I think that practicing […] petapixel.com »

2019-04-12 18:27

Franzie Allen’s Experience of Shooting Street Photography Is About Bravery

If you shoot street photography in somewhere like London or New York, you’re afforded the luxury of being able to work freely in a public space. Franzie Allen is perfecting her craft in Dubai, a part of the world that’s known for its restrictive laws - photography is no exception. thephoblographer.com »

2019-03-25 22:00

10 Lessons from Street Photography That I Apply to Set Stills Photography

One of the questions I am asked most frequently is “how do you make money from street photography?” So far, aside from print sales and teaching courses, the answer has been that I approach street photography as a form of “practice” — a space in which I can experiment with new techniques, work on my […] petapixel.com »

2018-12-19 21:40

My Affinity with Street Photography: A Love Story Like No Other

I've been practising street photography for roughly 6 years now. When I first started, I would walk around the streets with an old Olympus bridge camera - taking photos of anything and everything.   I didn't actually learn the term "street photography" until two years after I started practising it. thephoblographer.com »

2018-12-09 14:00

7 Things That Traveling Did for My Street Photography

Photography and travel are so intertwined that it's almost impossible now for some of us to tell if we travel to take photos, or we take photos to travel. In my case, however, it's often the former, especially when it comes to street photography. thephoblographer.com »

2018-10-23 07:00

Manu Grinspan: Colorful Street Photography In Cities at Night

I’m Manu Grinspan, a photographic artist specializing in evocative images of the living world and best known for my ‘unique-in-style’ color photography.  Born in Belgium, I moved to Israel in 1996 and started to discover my passion for photography. thephoblographer.com »

2017-10-18 01:00

How To Choose The Right Street Photography Lens For You

Street photography, much like landscapes, nature and wildlife is generally a solo hobby niche for photographers. You can go out on the streets and just enjoy snapping images and documenting the city around you. thephoblographer.com »

2017-08-19 07:00

10 Great Budget Lens Options For Street Photography

Street photography is a popular past time for photographers of all shapes and sizes thanks to it being something you can just grab your camera and go do for a few hours. Many photographers have obviously taken in beyond hobby status and turned it into a successful career, but for most, street photography is more about the artistic release being creative in an environment you have absolutely zero control over. thephoblographer.com »

2017-05-20 07:00

Practical advice to improve your street photography

Photo by Dan Bracaglia Street photography is difficult. It generally requires patience, a keen eye and lightning fast reflexes to be successful. So what can you do to better your odds of getting the shot when you see it? The Phoblographer's Chris Gampat has put together a helpful list of tips to help you out, including bits about maximizing battery life while also keeping the camera awake. dpreview.com »

2017-05-05 10:15

Storytelling in Street Photography

Many street photography tutorials discuss the same topics over and over—focussing techniques, composition, candid shooting, etc. However, I believe that one topic is underrepresented: storytelling. Many composition principles in street photography are the same as in other kinds of photography. petapixel.com »

2017-02-25 00:04

Street Photography in India Through a Wedding Photographer’s Lens

I miss India. The explosions of bold colour alongside subtle, pastel textures and hues. The juxtaposition lurking on every corner. The people—friendly, welcoming and warm. The insane city streets and the almost forgotten village walkways. petapixel.com »

2017-02-23 22:24

Street Photography and Kodak Tri-X Film: 62 Years of Going With The Grain

In recent years, thanks in part to social media and the ease with which participants can share images, street photography has enjoyed unprecedented popularity. A generation of digital cameras, inspired in part by the classic tools of street shooters, has combined with the power of social networks and easy image sharing to empower a new generation of photographers to embrace street photography. thephoblographer.com »

2017-02-22 21:22

Master Motion Blur in Street Photography

Mitul Shah breaks down motion blur and how to achieve it.

The post Master Motion Blur in Street Photography appeared first on 500px ISO.

2017-02-21 19:11

Why Street Photography Matters in 2017

“Street photography is dead”, declare forum threads and thinkpieces far and wide. The Internet and phone cameras have watered the quality down. The uniformity of the modern world means nothing is interesting anymore. petapixel.com »

2017-02-10 23:11

Black and White Bangkok: The Street Photography of Jordan Stead

Photography has the power to transform the perspective of both viewer and photographer. The images that stick with us can transport you a world away and truly convey the soul of their subjects. thephoblographer.com »

2017-01-31 17:02

Massimo Giachetti Blends Dramatic Graffiti Into Street Photography

One crucial element to pay attention to when it comes to street photography composition is to use interesting backgrounds. Massimo Giachetti has a keen eye for dramatic graffiti on the streets of New York, blending it with street subjects to create a visually stunning results. thephoblographer.com »

2017-01-14 08:02

How I Use Street Photography To Become a Better Food Photographer

Hi, I’m Xavier, a food photographer based in Brighton, U. K. This will be my 3rd year as a full time professional photographer. I’m a freelancer which means I work for and with many different clients in all sorts of projects. thephoblographer.com »

2017-01-10 14:02

4PM EST Today: Street Photography Tips Live on Facebook

At 4pm EST today, I'll be going Live on our Facebook page giving everyone five tips on how to shoot better street photographs. This short event is being done complementary to our upcoming two day intensive LA Street Photography workshop--and tickets are still available. thephoblographer.com »

2017-01-04 19:49

Point of View Street Photography With the Fujifilm X-Pro 2

Fujifilm's X-Pro2 is known for it's leica-esq appearance and much like the leica is known and revered in street photography circles as a camera to have. thephoblographer.com »

2017-01-04 02:03

Our Bang For Your Buck LA Street Photography Workshop is Only $200

On January 14-15th, we're throwing an exclusive two-day intensive photography workshop in Los Angeles. You'll learn a whole lot about approaching subjects, honing your reflexes, etc. You'll go from Hollywood to Downtown LA with the Phoblographer's very own Daniel Schaefer. thephoblographer.com »

2017-01-02 23:03

Our Bang For Your Buck LA Street Photography Workshop Is Only $200

On January 14-15th, we're throwing an exclusive two-day intensive photography workshop in Los Angeles. You'll learn a whole lot about approaching subjects, honing your reflexes, etc. You'll go from Hollywood to Downtown LA with the Phoblographer's very own Daniel Schaefer. thephoblographer.com »

2017-01-02 23:03

Giovanni Aiello Captures Candid And Spontaneous Moments In Street Photography

There are typically two extremes to street photography approach: one being completely stealthy and ninja-like to capture spontaneous, unposed and original moments happening on the streets as if the photographer was merely observing without active interaction (eg Henri Cartier-Bresson), as opposed to straight in the face, direct confrontational approach (eg Bruce Gilden). thephoblographer.com »

2016-12-13 20:03

12/17: Join us for a Brooklyn Street Photography Workshop

Hey folks! Next weekend, we’re hosting what’s going to be an awesome street photography workshop right here in Brooklyn, NY. and ending with a fantastic, high quality BBQ dinner. Want read more? Head on past the jump or just check out all the details here. thephoblographer.com »

2016-12-10 00:34

Kaiman Wong Compares The Popular Street Photography Lenses: 50mm vs 35mm vs 28mm

Kaiman Wong (who has recently left DigitalRev TV) continued to create video contents in his own Youtube Channel and we found his recent video comparison of popular street photography lenses, 50mm vs 35mm vs 28mm to be educational and useful especially for newcomers to street photography. thephoblographer.com »

2016-12-08 20:02

How to Shoot Street Photography While Traveling

One of my passions in life is travel. I love to travel, experience new cultures, try new foods, meet new people and, of course, take photos while I’m traveling. “Street photography” tends to be a very specific genre, and everyone has their own definition. petapixel.com »

2016-12-08 00:36

Yangon Myanmar is the New Cuba for Street Photography

Cuba has long been the go-to location for iconic street and travel photography—its combination of tropical beauty and crumbling textures mixed with a festive population is photo gold. The trouble is, with the recent influx of tourism the floodgates of photographers has opened and it is becoming harder to get that truly unique image. Anyone […] petapixel.com »

2016-11-08 20:12

The (Fading) Art of Street Photography

I am a street photographer currently based in Manila, the Philippines. I prefer to photograph the streets alone or with a non-photographer, but on the occasions when I do shoot with fellow photographers, I tend to find myself painfully trapped in conversations about gear. petapixel.com »

2016-11-01 23:27

Has Digital Technology Ruined Street Photography?

This is not going to be a popular opinion. However, in the course of starting a discussion, sometimes it is helpful to speak from a dissenting position. I want to talk about street photography. thephoblographer.com »

2016-10-20 07:02

Xpert Advice: Gaining Confidence With Street Photography By Using the LCD Screen

In Street Photography, photographers can use the new Fujifilm X-T2's tilting LCD screen with ease to get the images they want to capture. thephoblographer.com »

2016-10-13 07:02

Объявлены победители LensCulture Street Photography Awards-2016

Объявлены победители международного конкурса уличной фотографии Street Photography Awards-2016]. Фотоконкурс традиционно проводился при поддержке журнала. prophotos.ru »

2016-10-05 11:52

Beginner Photography: Street

Hey y’all. Here’s the second of my two-parter of my trip to San Francisco. I went knowing that the topic of street photography would be covered a few weeks later, so I made it a point to take some shots I wouldn’t normally. northrup.photo »

2016-10-04 17:35