What is street photography?

This genre of photography is linked to documentary photography. It started as a way to document what happened to people in certain places at a certain time. Street photographers document people and their behaviors in public places (not just streets.) It is used as a recording of history, events and news. Framing and timing are key elements within street photography to allow an achievement within this genre. Street photographers display scenes of people unaware that the photo is being taken. This method creates a very truthful and realistic image, making the viewer feel as if they are in the picture. This structure of a photograph being captured without creating a posed appearance is called a candid photograph.