Black and white street photography has a long history, dating back to the 1930s, when Henri Cartier-Bresson roamed the hidden corners of Paris and Walker Evans and Helen Levitt rode the New York City subway. In the following decades, even as color photography began to dominate—first in advertising, then in fine art—pioneering street photographers continued… Continue reading 11 tips for better black and white street photography
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Photojournalist Susan Meiselas: How to be in the right place at the right time
“Tentful of Marks.” USA. Tunbridge, Vermont. 1974. (CARNIVAL STRIPPERS, page 82). ©Susan Meiselas/Magnum Photos In June, Susan Meiselas received the PHotoEspaña 2022 Award for her career as a documentary photographer covering cultural hotspots including Nicaragua and Kurdistan. As part of the Per Amor l’Art Collection, her series Carnival Strippers commands its own room at Círculo… Continue reading Photojournalist Susan Meiselas: How to be in the right place at the right time
Oh, snap! Meet the Polaroid street photographer using an old-school Speed Graphic
Antoine has a bevy of cameras, but the Speed Graphic is the showstopper. Jean Andre Antoine “I haven’t shot digital photography in over a decade probably,” Jean Andre Antoine admits. The Harlem native is taking our phone call from the “office,” which for this street photographer means Prince Street between Broadway and Crosby in New… Continue reading Oh, snap! Meet the Polaroid street photographer using an old-school Speed Graphic
10 Tips for Stunning Street Market Photography (+ Examples)
The post 10 Tips for Stunning Street Market Photography (+ Examples) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Karthika Gupta. There are very few places in the world that provide the same kind of visual stimulation and human interaction as street markets – but how can you create amazing street market photography?… Continue reading 10 Tips for Stunning Street Market Photography (+ Examples)
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Women Street Photographers’ annual exhibition highlights the power of the female gaze
A woman’s dress blows in the wind, by Carin Van Derdonk, one of the 79 artists featured in the show. Carin Van Derdonk This week, Women Street Photographers, a collective founded by renowned photographer Gulnara Samoilova, opens its annual exhibition at El Barrio’s Artspace PS109 in East Harlem, New York. The show The Women Street… Continue reading Women Street Photographers’ annual exhibition highlights the power of the female gaze
Gregory J. Peterson on capturing an empty New York City one bike ride at a time
One Liberty Plaza and Isamu Noguchi Sculpture. May 14, 2020, 4:43 pm. Gregory J. Peterson Nearly two years ago, New York City, like much of the rest of the world, went “on pause” as COVID-19 cases soared and hospitals became overwhelmed by the influx of the sick. Broadway went dark, museums shuttered their doors, restaurants,… Continue reading Gregory J. Peterson on capturing an empty New York City one bike ride at a time
Best street photography cameras in 2022
Leica Best mirrorless Leica Q2 Check Price Style and performance at a price. Best overall Fujifilm XPro3 Check Price Analog styling with a unique viewfinder. Best compact Sony RX100 VII Check Price Ultra-compact with an impressive zoom lens. Street photography is all about thinking on your feet, being discreet, and keeping your eyes open. When… Continue reading Best street photography cameras in 2022
Magnificent monochromes and other favorite reader-submitted Photos of the Day
JZ Stills This week’s readers’ submitted Photos of the Day gallery showcases a variety of disciplines and themes, including architecture, landscapes, wildlife, and street photography—as well as a pleasant mix of colorful and monochrome shots. Want to see your images in next week’s gallery? We’d love to check them out. To be considered, simply upload… Continue reading Magnificent monochromes and other favorite reader-submitted Photos of the Day
A tornado rainbow, a red fox, and other favorite photos of the day
RGL-Photography It’s Friday, which means it’s time once again to kick back, relax, and enjoy some exceptional photography, shot by our oh-so-talented readers. What’s that? You’re wondering how you can have your own images featured in our weekly gallery? Easy. Simply enter them via Flickr, Instagram, or Twitter. Find all the details on entering right… Continue reading A tornado rainbow, a red fox, and other favorite photos of the day