The Anatomy of a Strong Street Photograph

1. THE BODY: AESTHETICS Strong composition and great aesthetics are crucial in street photography as they elevate an image beyond mere documentation, transforming it into a visual narrative that resonates with viewers. It is more so because, street photographs are always of ordinary and mundane subjects, to begin with. These aesthetic elements could be line,Continue reading “The Anatomy of a Strong Street Photograph”

Eric Kim’s 100 Lessons From the Masters of Street Photography: Book Review & Notes

This book is an amazing compilation of learnings from the masters of street photography. While the book heavily relies on the quoted lines from several stalwarts of street photography, it nonetheless offers great learning as a whole when put together. From flow perspective, I found, some of the similar concepts and ideas are spread acrossContinue reading “Eric Kim’s 100 Lessons From the Masters of Street Photography: Book Review & Notes”

From Obstacles to Masterpieces: Navigating Street Photography Challenges

Challenge #1: The Problem of Plenty. The moment you head out with your camera for street photography, the world opens up with infinite possibilities with anything and everything ready to be photographed. The biggest challenge one has to face is, how do you decide what to click in a vast world (street) brimming with countlessContinue reading “From Obstacles to Masterpieces: Navigating Street Photography Challenges”

Bryan Peterson’s Understanding Street Photography: Book Review & Notes

What I learnt from this book Human Element Include human or evidence of human interaction. Composition Aspect Great composition can salvage poor light. What to look for? Subject Selection Camera Settings Book Response The book has received positive reviews from readers on both Amazon and Goodreads. The book has an average rating of 4.20 out of 5 on Goodreads,Continue reading “Bryan Peterson’s Understanding Street Photography: Book Review & Notes”