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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.
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There is drama in the everyday and a poignant story to tell even in the most mundane scenes. However, it often takes a trained eye and a taste for profound narratives to pluck it out of the humdrum of daily [...]
Alexandra Avlonitis. I LOVE Alexandra’s Street Photography! Alexandra, a native New Yorker, has accomplished a hell of a lot as a Street Photographer since her transition from Fine Art Painter to a Photographer. I have always disagreed & Challenged anyone [...]
There is humour everywhere and in everything, but it takes a keen observation to notice it out in the streets. For many street photographers, it’s one of the things to keep an eye out for. The scenes will compel you [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
The Leica Q3 & Street Photography My god how I agonised as I ummed and ahhed over how to say this; what on earth would people say. Should I pull my punches, or give just it to you straight? But enough of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A Book of TRUST In Comes to Print, a 2022-2023 Chunk of Amazing Photography, out of several long terms project with No Ending! Brice’s first archival book represents much more than a simple compilation of images. This period, from February [...]
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 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 [...]
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