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Question: Is There Such a Thing as a Professional Street Photographer?

I see many photographers claim to be professional street photographers. I'm always slightly sceptical when they do. I mean, do people really get paid to roam the streets and make photos? I've earned a good living writing about street photography, of course, practicing it in the process.

6 Amazing Street Photographers We Featured in 2021

Street photography has been a mainstay here on The Phoblographer. Over the past 11 years, we have featured the work of countless photographers creating the candid frame. It's been a great ride, and we've also done our annual round-up of our favorite street photographers throughout a calendar year.

Street Photography: The Truth About Why Your Photos Are Boring

Let's have a little talk about street photography. But first, allow me to preface this by making it clear this isn't a hate piece. Sure, what I'm going to write about frustrates me. But the aim of the article is to show those who love street photography the error of their ways.

7 Photographers Show the World Some Terrifying and Dangerous Stories

Photography is an attractive job for most people. But for some photographers, the process of making images comes with certain dangers - some perceived and some legitimate. Think photojournalism, street, and travel photography: all of them all have their perks, but all of them can come with consequences.

How Street Photography Puts You More in Touch with Your Emotions

If you shoot street photography, you probably know this already. But if you're a city dweller, you probably are desensitized to a lot that happens all around you. That's how I used to be. If you're really into street photography, though, you start to realize that the best images are of emotional moments.

Our Favorite LGBTQ Photographers And Stories From Years Gone by

The Phoblographer has been committed to highlighting the work of LGBTQ photographers ever since it started. We're pleased that we've been able to create a nice catalogue of work by LGBTQ photographers that people can go back to. And that's what we're going to do in this piece.

The Wonderful and Playful Street Photography of Laurence Bouchard

"I like the idea of building up a body of work that'll exist when I don't," says street photographer Laurence Bouchard. And he will certainly be leaving behind a strong body of work. His street photography caught our eye because of how clean and well-executed it is.

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.

I Photographed These Matchsticks With Motivational Messages

I have a message for you.  Captured by: Nacim Uddin Chowdhury N:B: The owner of the following pictures is Nacim photography. Don't use it without permission. The post I Photographed These Matchsticks With Motivational Messages first appeared on Bored Panda.

A Simple Photography Tip To Make Better Photos on Photo Walks

Photo walks are a wonderful way of connecting with like-minded people. They also keep you active and provide a brilliant reason to get out and shoot. But when it comes to helping you create better photographs, they can be limiting. Here's why and also what you can do about it.

8 Amazing Asian Photographers to Learn From

It's Asian History month, and we're going to celebrate some of the biggest names to come out of the Asian continent over the past 60 years. Some names you may be familiar with. And if you're not, you're in for a treat.

Jamel Shabazz Takes Us on the Fascinating Journey of His Illustrious Career

"The creative in me still burns and is very much alive," says Jamel Shabazz. After 45 years working in the photo industry, we're pleased to see the passion is yet to die out. During his career, Shabazz has photographed the people of New York, released several photo books, and had dozens of exhibitions.

Photographer Stefan Panaitescu Has Never Used Photoshop In His Life

My name is Panaitescu Stefan, and I never used Photoshop in my life. And I'm not even going to give you time to recover from the shock and keep going with it. More than 90% of the pictures I've used on my social media, site, published articles, social media features were jpeg edits.

Matthew Jordan Smith Didn’t Need Photoshop for His Fantastic Series

"There is no better feeling in the world than having that happen," explains Matthew Jordan Smith when talking about how impressed a client was with his work. He adds, "when my client received the images, he liked them so much he told me he couldn't decide which image was his favorite!" Smith found himself in a very privileged position.

Be Amazed by Benoit Lapray’s Spectacular New Series

"I think my Monuments series is the most successful and impactful project I have done so far," says Benoit Lapray. He adds, "It's the one that gives me the greatest sense of pride. " Lapray's unique series is a large scale project.

6 Creatives Who Used Photography to Overcome PTSD

All humans face adversity in life. But some people go through times so difficult that it leaves them living with trauma and PTSD. It’s a long path to healing for these people, and they have to find ways to survive and then overcome the experience they had.

The Best Photography Submissions of 2020 (What a Year!) NSFW

Photography submissions come in thick and fast here at The Phoblographer. Each week we're overwhelmed with photographers stating their case for why the world needs to see their work. Thankfully we love what we do, so spending time with new photographs isn't a problem for us.

5 Tasty Pancake Lenses That Will Make Your Mouth Water

Pancake lenses have a special place in the hearts of many street photographers and documentarians. They get their name from their small, thin form factor and their weight (or lack of it). With a pancake lens attached, photographers can pick up a camera and walk around with them almost like they're a point and shoot.

The Leica Q2 Monochrom is One of their Best Cameras Yet

When I first used the Leica Q2, I was disappointed by the autofocus performance and a few other quirks. But that all improved over time--for the most part at least. And with the new Leica Q2 Monochrome, Leica hs created truly the most liberating camera on the market.

Their Most Gorgeous Bag Yet! Billingham Hadley One Review

It's hard to not be a fan of navy and brown leather. They work so well together. And the Billingham Hadley One is getting just that color scheme today. I haven't seen it done this well in years, and this one is exceptional.

These 7 Things People Say to Photographers Will Infuriate You

Photography, although fun, can be a frustrating practice at times. Not only because of the technical aspect but also all the extra baggage that comes with it - like dealing with non-photographers. Here at The Phoblographer, with our combined decades of experience, we’ve heard some ludicrous things in our time.

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10+ Images From The Time Fog Made My City Look Like A Blade Runner Movie Set

I'm a huge Blade Runner fan. It has inspired my style of photography in an endless number of ways, from the color-grading to the themes it represents. So when the heavy fog came rolling into Songdo of Incheon, South Korea, I was snapping away until the early hours - ensuring all these moments were not lost in time, like tears in rain.

Photography News Roundup, September 29

In the headlines this week: critiquing the Polaroid comeback, street photography, the “only light you’ll ever need” and more. The post Photography News Roundup, September 29 appeared first on 500px ISO.

Weekly Photography News Roundup, June 9th

The best of Dazed's photography in Belfast, a review of the Alien Skin Exposure X2, recreating nightmares through photography, an artist life in Cuba... The post Weekly Photography News Roundup, June 9th appeared first on 500px ISO.

2017’s Best Street Photography, So Far

Take inspiration from the best street photography we've seen this year, so far.

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