There are many different types of photography in which you can become skilled at. If you want to be good at portraits, you will learn the skills necessary to take great portraits. If you want to learn how to be a great wildlife photographer, you will learn what you need to learn from a skilled wildlife photographer. If you want to learn how to be the best at landscape photography, you will study from the best. And if you want to learn how to be skilled at street photography, then HERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO LEARN.
Street photography is a gutsy type of photography that, if you haven’t tried it, you will find it a difficult photography skill to learn. And yet, there are some street photographers who have learned how to make a great living on taking photos from wandering the streets. But, just what kind of photos would you take doing Street Photography? This might be a skill that is new to some of the newer photographers, following this blog. But, there are some great photographers that have made a good amount of money, taking pictures from the people on the street. But, there is a lot of rules and tricks you should learn before you decide if you want to learn to master this art.
During this week (May 25th through May 29th), I will spend some serious time going over the tips of how to become a great ‘STREET PHOTOGRAPHER”. I will post some articles from professionals that know the skills, and are willing to help you learn this art. Remember, photography is an art, and this is just one of the special types of art with photography.
I hope you will enjoy a whole week of learning this skill. As I went through what I wanted to present, believe me, that I want to become or at least try to become a street photographer. This is an exciting form of photography, and I hope you will read and learn about all the different ideas of street photography.
GETTING STARTED WITH STREET PHOTOGRAPHY: 7 TIPS:
ARTICLE BY SUNNY SHRESTHA With a video training seminar from: Evan Ranft.
Unlike other photography genres like portrait, fashion, wedding, or product, street photography requires you to be present out in the field and wait for the moment. Think of it like shooting wildlife or sports. You never know what’s going to happen. And you can’t spare a second to get distracted. Street photography requires you to be always on the lookout for the right moment, and simultaneously be creative. This “pressure” is one of the core reasons why many beginners find street photography quite intimidating. Photography Evan Ranft talks about 7 street photography tips to help you get started, and shares some creative ideas too:
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Unlike other photography genres like portrait, fashion, wedding, or product, street photography requires you to be present out in the field and wait for the moment. Think of it like shooting wildlife or sports. You never know what’s going to happen. And you can’t spare a second to get distracted. Street photography requires you to be always on the lookout for the right moment, and simultaneously be creative. This “pressure” is one of the core reasons why many beginners find street photography quite intimidating. Photography Evan Ranft talks about 7 street photography tips to help you get started, and shares some creative ideas too:
In his discussion, Ranft talks about some simple and important preparation techniques, shooting methods, and gear to ease into the convoluted world of street photography.
As a part of your preparation, scout some interesting locations. Where does the action happen? Where is the light interesting during the morning, the evening, the day, and the night? Find interesting light and shadow patterns. Being in an interesting location instantly boosts your confidence and helps you take some great street photos.
When it comes to gear, 35mm is what pure street photographers love and preach. But, when starting out, it can really be intimidating to stand next to someone’s face and take their photo. So, it’s okay if you want to try out some zooms. This will help you get into the zone. Also, when out shooting, don’t hope to get away with changing lenses. Multiple lenses act as distractions. So, walk around with one lens only.
Keeping things simple is key when taking photos. Look for moments, and try to mix it with basic photography techniques. Keep an eye out for leading lines, patterns, symmetry and framing. And don’t worry about what depth of field to use in every photo. If you’re not comfortable, stick to f/8 and pay more attention to the composition. The rest will follow.
Most importantly, it’s necessary that you give yourself time to get yourself going. Do not rush. Allow yourself at least an hour to warm-up. Once you get to know the location you’re shooting in, your creativity will start kicking in and you’ll find it easier to take photos. Have some patience.
This concludes today’s session on STREET PHOTOGRAPHY ! We will see you tomorrow as we explore more information about STREET PHOTOGRAPHY!

Here are some great examples of good street photography:



