Street Photography

Street Photography, known also by the name candid photography are genres of photography which involves random incidents and chance encounters on public places/streets. Street Photographers can be seen as Flâneur (an observer of the streets).

‘Flâneur, from the French noun flâneur, means “stroller”, “lounger”, “saunterer”, or “loafer”. Flânerie is the act of strolling, with all of its accompanying associations.’

Framing and timing are some of the key aspects of this craft, with the aim of some street photography being to create images at a decisive or moving moment. Street Photography mainly focuses on people’s behavior which in turn also records people’s character and history. This genre of photography can be seen as relating to social documentary photographers and journalists who also work in public places and mean to capture newsworthy events.

Here are some examples of Street Photography:

Youtube videos on tips for beginners and what Street Photography is: