For newcomers, street photography can be intimidating. Even experienced photographers can get shivers at the thought of taking pictures of random people in an urban environment.
Good street photography is one of the most powerful and evocative art forms. It can inspire, provoke, and question us.
It may seem difficult to get into street photography, but you don’t need to. We will look at the definition of a street, what you’ll need to shoot it, and how you can do so.
What is Street Photography?
In recent years, the term street has been diluted. Many people are now taking street photos that are just streets with people on them, due to the fear of unwanted interactions, privacy laws, and negative media coverage.
While technically that may be street photography, it is not the true art. It examines the relationship between people and the built environment. A good street photographer can isolate a scene which, for most of us would go unnoticed. Street photography is a mix of humor, juxtaposition, storytelling and beautiful light. The goal is to capture the personality of both the subject and the location. It is difficult, but also very rewarding to do street photography.
