© Meryl Meisler. Brooklyn, NY, 1984
Refocus your attention
Refocus your attention
Inspiration – Education – Representation
It wasn’t that long ago when photography was a roll of film that took hours to develop in a dark room and, as a result, few people took pictures. Today, with the ascent of digital photography and the ubiquity of the smartphone, almost everyone has turned into a happy snapper!
A few frames, or even several thousand ‘selfies’, however, does not make you a star of street photography – a genre historically known and practiced by comparatively few people.
Around twenty years ago, street photography started to really sit up and get noticed. It was, of course, in the late 90’s that the first wave of consumer-focused digital cameras arrived – surely not a coincidence. Like the invention of the “Leica format” film (35mm), the digital camera, complete with its increased mobility, inspired a whole new generation of street shooters.
Now, armed with their instant-review digital cameras, a new generation of street photographers suddenly seemed to be everywhere. At the same time, the hardcore pro-shooters who, buoyed by the ease of home printing and publishing, started to loosen their grip on film and embrace the new technology as well. As a result of all of this, the photo sharing phenomenon boomed and continues to do so! StreetPhotography.com is here to help you, the street photography enthusiast, navigate these crowded waters.
Street Community
Sign up and join in the conversation with like minded street photographers from all over the world and follow your favourite photographers.
Alert Me
We will keep you informed about the world of Street Photography. From reviews to events, news and other useful information, we will keep you updated.
Latest Interviews
In Conversation With Ann LT On Street Photography
When I first saw a “single” image by Ann LT (Ann Luu-Trong) I was immediately intrigued & drawn to see more, and when I saw more, I was curious to learn more “About” Ann & her Street Photography. What I [...]
Florian Mueller: Showcasing Shanghai’s Vibrant Shopfronts Through Street Photography at Night
There’s no doubt that Shanghai is one of the world’s busiest and most vibrant cities, known for its historical, cultural, and urban landmarks. However, instead of placing the spotlight on any of these popular spots, the Cologne, Germany-based advertising and [...]
Erik Witsoe: Capturing Scenes of Intimacy Out in the Streets
Erik Witsoe: Capturing Scenes of Intimacy Out in the Streets By Joy Celine Asto “I notice hands wherever I go,” Warsaw-based Erik Witsoe began in his intro for his street photography series, “Touching, Feeling and Grasping Intimacy.” He ties this [...]
Illuminated by an ascending Sun : The exciting street photography and ideas of Nina Welch-Kling
Illuminated by an ascending Sun : The exciting street photography and ideas of Nina Welch-Kling The late Helen Levitt (1913-2009) once said - I paraphrase - the aesthetic is in reality itself. She was talking about street photography and there, [...]
Travelling at home and abroad : the stories of photographer Peter Dench.
Travelling at home and abroad : the stories of photographer Peter Dench. Copyright ⓒ Peter Dench It is a curious shot. Martin Parr-like. Two ladies stand by a burger van while we see a man in the foreground has a packet [...]
Miami Beach, Punks and the Street. David Godlis talks about his five decades as a photographer/street photographer.
Miami Beach, Punks and the Street. David Godlis talks about his five decades as a photographer/street photographer. A man sits in a fold-up chair as the waves of the Atlantic ocean lap around him. The man is wearing a cap [...]
Latest Editorial
Thomas Wells On Street Photography
WORDS & IMAGES BY OUR GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER, THOMAS WELLS. Thomas Wells on Street Photography For want of being mentioned in the same breath as the masters, one has to become their work, so there is no longer any separation between [...]
A change of view
Now, and I accept it's far better than the alternative; but growing old seems a painful process. As we ripen, some grow insidiously to the right; for others, myself included, nothing could be further from the truth. However, I am experiencing [...]
End Of An Era
Listening to Jeff Buckley, I'm gripped by an almost overpowering sadness and melancholia floods the room. As tears trickle down my cheeks, I realise I'm again crying. Not that I'm counting; but this is at least the second time in [...]
Latest Book Reviews
TAXI by Joseph Rodriguez. A Review by Michael Ernest Sweet
Taxi by Joseph Rodriguez. Review by Michael Ernest Sweet The idea of making photographs while driving a cab is certainly not a novel idea. Ryan Weideman, Michael Goldfarb, David Bradford, and Matt Weber all come to mind. Joseph Rodriguez is [...]
Sally Davies’ New Yorkers A Review by Michael Ernest Sweet
Sally Davies’ New Yorkers A Review by Michael Ernest Sweet I am in this book. I am telling you this now so that you will not accuse me of something later. With that out of the way, I have to [...]
The Shadow Knows by Lee Friedlander
The Shadow Knows by Lee Friedlander Review by Michael Ernest Sweet The Shadow Knows, a new collection of work by Lee Friedlander, is one of those books of photography that makes you say, out loud, “Gee, if only I had [...]
Close