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.
Within a short time, I started my life as an international traveling street photographer. My photographs of people and street reveal a compassionate understanding of my subjects and my unique photographic touch. . thephoblographer.com
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
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
As wonderful as street photography is, most who practice it seldom make substantial money. Often seen as something you shoot on the side, photographers instead fund their life with other genres, like portrait and commercial photography. thephoblographer.com »
2022-01-18 02:00
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
"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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mitul Shah breaks down motion blur and how to achieve it.
The post Master Motion Blur in Street Photography appeared first on 500px ISO.
iso.500px.com »2017-02-21 19:11
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 (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
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
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
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
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
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
Îáúÿâëåíû ïîáåäèòåëè ìåæäóíàðîäíîãî êîíêóðñà óëè÷íîé ôîòîãðàôèè Street Photography Awards-2016]. Ôîòîêîíêóðñ òðàäèöèîííî ïðîâîäèëñÿ ïðè ïîääåðæêå æóðíàëà. prophotos.ru »
2016-10-05 11:52
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
Coming up with a street photography project isn't easy. There's a lot of copy cats out there and unoriginal ideas inspired by someone else. But the key here is to find inspiration and to create something that is truly unique to you.
Coming up with a street photography project isn't easy. There's a lot of copy cats out there and unoriginal ideas inspired by someone else. But the key here is to find inspiration and to create something that is truly unique to you.