To change the pace a bit…below (and above) I have posted several images from a 40-minute street photography stroll around a random block in Boulder, Colorado with a few friends. This area is nothing particularly special, but still, there were images to be found.
I suspect that is true of where you live as well.
If you are interested in street photography, what it is or isn’t, its philosophy, the various techniques on approaching people (or not), legality, what tools and settings to use, then you should spend some time on Eric Kim’s Street Photography Blog. He covers just about every conceivable angle of street photography and, importantly, he has a very open, positive attitude about the art. Just head off to that previous link and click on “Start Here” and you’ll be off and running down the closest street, camera in hand.
As an example of what you’ll find, just read his post, 7 Lessons Helen Levitt Has Taught Me About Street Photography. You’ll find some great advice there that applies not just to this particular genre of imagery but to how you approach your photography in general. In addition, the post is well-illustrated with Helen’s images, you’ll learn something about her as a person, Eric emphasizes each lesson with a “Takeaway Point”, he lists important Helen Levitt books and, finally, he gives you a whole slew of links if you wish to pursue Helen’s style of photography further.
Of course, I didn’t come close to matching Helen Levitt’s pictures, but yesterday’s stroll was enjoyable nonetheless. Some images…all from the iPhone:
It’s all about the shoes:
I guess I definitely like angles:
But not always:
Other relevant blog posts:
–Are there really any rules when it comes to street photography? See THE Rules for Street Photography, May 10, 2014.
—The Ethics of Street Photography, November 4, 2012.
—Street Photography: Is it for you? (Part 1) and Street Photography: Is it for you? (Part 2), September 27 and 28, 2012, respectively.