Street photography is a fun genre of photography. There are no creative limitations, and you can experience a wave of emotions dependent on the kind of work you view. Some street photographers like to focus on social justice, while others want to get you interested in the mundane.
When it comes to street photography, we cannot talk about the gritty and punchy black and white aesthetic without mentioning Daido Moriyama. Hailed as the Godfather of Japanese Street Photography, he remains one of Japan’s most celebrated photographers, best known for his radical approach to the genre.
A study suggests photography can help with depression – it certainly helped me with mine. Feature Shoot recently ran a story that highlighted a study published by researchers from Lancaster University and the University of Sheffield.
A study suggests photography can help with depression – it certainly helped me with mine. Feature Shoot recently ran a story that highlighted a study published by researchers from Lancaster University and the University of Sheffield.
Steve McCurry is a photojournalist that often needs no introduction. But, chances are photography enthusiasts and beginners have only ever heard about him from his iconic “Afghan Girl” photo. The portrait of a girl with piercing green eyes, however, isn’t his only masterpiece.
In early 2020, the street photography community lost one of its own. Elisa Tomaselli sadly passed away on January 23rd. I'm unsure of how and why she passed, but I do know she was far too young to leave this world.
Social media has affected societies in ways that perhaps not a lot of us have foreseen. Like a wave crashing over the shore, it has taken over many aspects of our personal, social, and creative lives.
Although we're in 2019, black and white photography remains popular amongst photographers. That's because it brings a classic, timeless feel - something color just can't seem to match. Back in the early days of photography, people like Henri Cartier Bresson, Diane Arbus, and Ansel Adams championed the black and white aesthetic - setting the bar for the standard that others would need to reach.
As a street photography enthusiast, I like the adrenaline when taking pictures in the public without making people curious. Taking pictures of strangers was often hard; however, I soon discovered that almost everyone likes to be photographed if you respect their privacy and feelings.
Street photography can be a lonely game. Much time spent alone roaming the streets, hoping something of interest comes your way. Because of the isolation, and the fact there's no guarantee of getting a great shot, it's easy to become deflated.
Hardcore Street Photography (HCSP) has been around since the golden days of Flickr. Founded in 2005, HCSP is wildly seen as the arena that will make or break a street photographer - both creatively and emotionally.
The Leica M mount is a manual focus mount that teaches street photographers to do what so many people don't today: shoot with intent. How many times have you walked by a photo shoot happening and someone just holds the shutter button down? Or how many times have you seen someone say "I'll fix it in post.
Fujifilm has always seen success with their X100 line of cameras, but we have always felt that the pocket cameras have always needed a little bit more in the way of features to really take them over the edge.
Fujifilm has always seen success with their X100 line of cameras, but we have always felt that the pocket cameras have always needed a little bit more in the way of features to really take them over the edge.
The transformation of a place from concrete to ephemeral, the elements that elevate a scene from everyday to extraordinary, are the images that fill this portfolio. The photographs are pieces of a story, not the whole story, but the fragments from which that story is built and grows. It is my story, your story, our collective story.
Streets are filled with joyful songs and gorgeous light displays. One of the most magical places during the the holiday season is London.
Streets are filled with joyful songs and gorgeous light displays. One of the most magical places during the the holiday season is London.
It should come as no surprise that we’re huge fans of street photography here at The Phoblographer. And because of what we do, we’re very fortunate to be able to feature and speak with some of the best street photographers in the game.
When the Leica M10 was released back in 2017, the Leica community couldn't wait to get their hands on it. It's a full-frame system that packs 24MP into its CMOS sensor, and, of course, it's a Leica so people were always going to drool over it.
The Ricoh GR III continues the GR trend of revolutionizing the way people shoot street photography. How can such a small system pack so much power and impeccable image quality? We answered that question in our official review of the camera.
As we all know, Leica cameras have a cult following for a good reason. Leica cameras set the standard back in the days of film with their gorgeous builds, their ease of use, and of course, the stunning images that could be created with them.
Medium format cameras sure are fun to use. So it’s no surprise photographers are out on the street using them on a daily basis. Most opt for a film camera. Because let’s face it, most people don’t have in the region of $10,000 (and then some) to buy digital.
I am Dominik Mattern and I started shooting street photography about 8 months ago. I prefer shooting black and white because it gives the picture stronger lines and contours. For me, this supports the emotions inside a picture.
While in New York, I was able to connect with people who share as much love for street photography as I do. I'm grateful for this because, honestly, I needed to be in an environment that brought positive vibes and zero negativity.
Commute scenes never go missing in street photography not only because they're integral to city life but because there's a certain mood in them. Such feelings of longing, adventure, and transience are embodied in a recent body of work by Erik Witsoe.
Online street photography groups seem a great place when getting started, but if you’re serious about the craft it makes more sense to leave them! In theory, online street photography groups are an ideal way of connecting with other street photographers and learning more about the craft.
All images by Josep Fonti. Used with permission. We came across Josep Fonti’s work in a rather unorthodox fashion. To let you see behind the curtain (as they say), we often get sent work or find it through extensive research.
Last month The Phoblographer broke the news about a UK street photographer being beaten and bloodied while out on the streets of London. The story went viral and was re-posted on many other online platforms.
On Monday 26th August, Swansea based street photographer, Math Roberts, was shooting at Nottinghill Carnival. It was the final day of one of the world's most talked-about public events. At around 10:30 pm on Moscow Road, while talking a photo of a couple embracing each other, Math found himself in a violent altercation.
My name is Daniel Turan and I was born and raised in Vienna, Austria, I spent most of my adolescence in Europe, before packing my things and moving to the Middle East for a job opportunity. I lived and worked in places like Iraq, Sudan, Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Lebanon and those place shaped me and my 'Western' mindset profoundly.
"I always liked to watch people, and create an imaginative world which I can escape to," says Marina Koryakin. She adds, "in 2015 I bought my first camera, and I became drawn right away to the world of street photography.
My name is Leon Vaggalis and I come from Athens, Greece. Married to a beautiful wife and two great kids. I am a photographer in my free time and want to shoot anything that makes me get into thoughts.
Bruce Gilden remains one of the biggest names in the realm of street photography, so it's always worth learning about his insights on the genre. Not too long ago, he sat down with another esteemed photographer, Martin Parr, and talked about some interesting stuff about his beginnings and "fearlessness while photographing people out in the streets.
Is it snapshot photography or street photography? We find out in Daido Moriyama’s new book How I Take Photographs. How I Take Photographs is an insight into the workflow and creative thinking of Daido Moriyama.
“Street photography is dead,” proclaim the pessimists. We disagree. We believe that the scene is thriving more than ever before. There’s a worldwide community all coming together to try and keep the craft fresh and exciting.
“God I love this city,” says Phil Penman. There’s no further evidence of that than in his debut photobook, STREET. Through a series of brilliant photographs, he communicates this beautiful 20-year love story between a man and a place he now calls home.
A solo street photography exhibition is precisely what these folks need. Street photography festival season is fully underway. There are plenty of competitions and opportunities to get your work out there and seen by all the key players.
There are just some things in this life that go together. Mac and cheese, and peanut butter and jelly come to mind, but there are also non-food items that pair equally as well. When it comes to street photography, having the perfect camera and lens combinations can make, or break the experience for you.
Jack Rosen was one of the best photographers of his time, yet a lot of us most likely aren't familiar with him and his work. That is what a crowdfunding project seeks to change, first by digitizing and cataloging the lot of negatives and slides he left upon his passing in 2006.
The street photography community can be a clicky little place. Lot’s of street photographers divided into their own little groups (otherwise known as collectives), some believing their art is more precious and important than the others.
One of the oldest and most common discussions is whether or not we should take photos of homeless people. The topic came up at a previous year’s Street London event. Some say yes, it’s all fair game.
One of the oldest and most common discussions is whether or not we should take photos of homeless people. The topic came up at a previous year’s Street London event. Some say yes, it’s all fair game.
"It’s a great feeling really," explains Sevil Alkan as she describes the emotions of her recent success at the LensCulture Street Photography Awards. Her eye-catching project, Stray Dog, came first place in this year’s 2019 series category.
If you’re serious about street photography, then you will already know that a photographer’s number of Instagram followers is often no reflection of their ability to create great images. What is true, however, is that those with genuine skills and quality deserve all the online love they can get.
Photographers who went ahead and purchased the original Hasselblad X1D will be happy that they bought into the system; because the Hasselblad X1D II is promising to not only be much more affordable but is supposed to best its predecessor in every way possible.
Approaching and photographing strangers in the street is one of the most daunting, and most challenging things street photographers do but it is a skill set that, once mastered, will open up new doors, and thousands, upon thousands of new possibilities when it comes to street photography.
Though the purists in street photography will tell you that you need to get up close and personal to someone on the streets, there isn't anything inherently wrong with using an 85mm lens. Of course, any wrongdoing comes with the intentions of the photographer.
Great street photography can be some of the most compelling forms of art that the human eye can fixate itself on. And whilst a photographer is only as good as their creative capabilities, having solid gear will certainly help them along their way.
Whether you're already familiar with Bruce Gilden's bold street photography or still familiarizing yourself with his work, it's always engaging to look back at some of his best known sets. There's probably no one that can best tell us the most interesting details and stories about his photos than the photographer himself, so we take once more to Gilden's Vimeo page to revisit his snaps, this time to listen to his commentary on his Coney Island project.