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You may think that a big part of street photography is simply being in the right place at the right time, but great urban photography is more than just luck. The ability to observe, compose and capture fleeting moments takes skill and experience. In this comprehensive guide, acclaimed photographer and founder of Streetsnappers Brian Lloyd Duckett uncovers the closely guarded secrets of the successful street photographer, exploring the theories and approaches at the heart of this art form and translating them into practical tutorials and game-changing tips and advice.
Aimed at intermediate to advanced level photographers, this informative, accessible book covers all aspects of this popular genre, from selecting the right approach, conquering your fears, and creating the ultimate street photographer's toolkit, to composition, legal and ethical considerations, and sharing your photographs with the world.
If you're a keen observer and documenter of city life, this book will take your street photography know-how to the next level, improving your observation and intuition skills, teaching you how to 'read the streets', giving you the tools to develop your own personal style, and helping you to create meaningful street images.
Practical guide to capturing compelling street scenes for intermediate to advanced level photographers
Written by acclaimed street photographer and Streetsnappers founder Brian Lloyd Duckett
Expert advice on approaches, equipment, techniques, developing a personal style and sharing your work
Contents
Introduction 4
What is street photography? 8
A brief history 10
But what is street photography? 17
How to approach street photography 20
The classical approach 22
The aesthetic approach 26
The narrative approach 30
Black & white or color? 34
Why we shoot projects 36
What is a project? 38
Why do we use projects? 40
Finding inspiration for projects 41
Planning your projects 45
Project editing 46
Bringing your projects to life 47
Photographing people 94
Shooting candidly 96
Street portraits 102
The ethics of photographing people 106
Shooting the streets at night 110
Gear & settings 112
Working with light 116
What to shoot? 118
Safety at night 123
Composition 124
Basic principles 126
Established principles of composition 130
Using layers 134
Gestalt theory 137
Conquering your fears 48
Confront your fears 50
Shooting close-up 54
Conquer your fears 56
Gear & settings 62
Camera choice 64
Lens choice 68
What's in my bag? 72
Camera settings 73
Using film 78
Being streetwise 80
Hunting vs fishing 82
The streetwise photographer 84
Street photography & the law 142
Shooting in public 144
Shooting in private places 151
Copyright issues 152
Sharing, marketing & presenting your work 154
Sharing your work 156
Presentation 164
Marketing yourself as a street photographer 167
Glossary 170
Useful websites & downloads 172
About the author/Acknowledgments 173
Index 174
