Introduction Street photography is on fire, to say the least. But, is any of it actually any good? More importantly, is any of it of any consequence to the art world? Can street photography survive as a genre in a [...]
Introduction Street photography is on fire, to say the least. But, is any of it actually any good? More importantly, is any of it of any consequence to the art world? Can street photography survive as a genre in a [...]
Many people run out and buy a camera and then hit the streets. This is okay, and you might even get lucky and make some great photographs, but know that being an artist, at least in the traditional sense, is [...]
Street Photography Rules Are Dumb One of the unfortunate side effects of the street photography craze is the plethora of people trying to make a living from “teaching” the genre to the never-ending train of newbies. The problem is most [...]
Discouraged? Don’t be. Street photography can be a lot of fun and there are still unique and distinctive photographs to be made. However, you’ll want to steer clear of the clichéd aesthetic, costly workshops, and constricting rules. In order to [...]
Pay no attention to street photography rules. Shoot intuitively and live with your photographs for a while before showing them to the world. Your work will be better. Buy a 35mm disposable camera and hit the streets for an afternoon. [...]
Jonathan Higbee and his street photography have been on the rise for the past few years.
My dear friend, Jonathan Higbee, first brought Stuart Paton to my attention a couple weeks ago. In the days since I've become somewhat captivated with his images. Just take a look for yourself - ah, see, I told you. Great [...]
Remember Trainspotting? The original 1996 version, not the nostalgia-ridden backslapping of the recent reunion - 2017. Renton (played by Ewan McGregor) and Spud (Ewen Bremner) running up Princes Street, Edinburgh, pursued by security guards. Moving from Princes Street to Calton Road, [...]
I was immediately drawn to Alberte’s work because his photographs are almost paintings – they are clean, simple, yet also visually rich and powerful. I like it when a street photographer can make good clean shots and show me just [...]
(Interview originally conducted in French) I love the work of Charles Petit and not only because it reminds me of my own work. Yes, we both have an obsession with the close-up. Yes, we both love to shoot stray hands [...]
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