OM System has created some exceptional cameras over the decades. While they are largely known for wildlife and street photography, their devices are just as great for street photography. If you are someone looking for a new Micro Four Thirds camera for street photography, then we bring to you 3 great options.
Some may be older, but they are quite exceptional for the genre. Without further ado, let's dive in. . thephoblographer.com
Street photography is a fun genre of photography. There are no creative limitations, and you can experience a wave of emotions dependent on the kind of work you view. Some street photographers like to focus on social justice, while others want to get you interested in the mundane. thephoblographer.com »
2020-03-18 07:00
Not only am I passionate about shooting street photography, I am also passionate about consuming street photography. There are so many wonderful street photographers working today, that we are almost spoilt for choice when it comes to finding inspiration. thephoblographer.com »
2018-09-07 07:00
Street photography is not a niche of photography known to be much of a money maker, in fact if you get into street photography looking to make money you are looking in a very wrong place. This means that street photographers are often looking for more affordable kit options that allow them to get what they need for the look they are going for with the lowest hit to their wallet as possible. thephoblographer.com »
2017-12-13 14:00
Richard Schneider's Street Photographers Lightroom Presets are obviously designed for the street photography community; and they're primarily designed to target a whole number of different street photography styles and creatives out there. thephoblographer.com »
2017-10-14 07:00
Google announced this week that they are releasing a new certification standard that they are calling “Street View Ready”. This certification will be used for 360° cameras that are able to publish to Street View, and are guaranteed to support the level of quality required for Google’s 360-degree mapping service. Google are launching ‘Street View […] petapixel.com »
2017-05-12 17:27
I began shooting Kodak Color Plus 200 for this review in 2023 -- and without a doubt in my mind, this has to be the best color film for street photography. It simply has so much going for it. There's the beautiful colors, the muted but realistic tones, the grain, the depth, the way that it delivers images that look like familiar Portra but aren't, and the more affordable price tag.
Fujifilm creates some of the smallest cameras, powered with amazing film emulations, great lenses, and quick autofocus. However, narrowing down the best cameras from a vast portfolio can be challenging, and that's why you have us to the ob.
Street photography is a genre that requires a camera that is not just compact but also offers an exceptional autofocus, battery life, and resolution. This combination can make things a bit challenging for some and often leave one feeling lost.
To do street photography, you truly don't need a whole lot of equipment. It can be done easily with very simple gear. But making something truly extraordinary can require much more advanced gear. However, it will also require a completely different creative vision.
I think Diane Arbus used to say that photographers should never put their camera away until they're back home. And there are many times where I've indeed wanted to stop shooting after a long day, shove the camera in my bag, and carry on with life.
If you've become a street photographer of some sort, then I'm pretty sure that you're doing this and thinking that social media is the pinnacle of your photography career. But it really isn't. Beyond that, you can network to have people buy your prints, you can branch out into other genres, and you can even have your work in galleries.