Street Photography

Street photography is a genre of photography that records everyday life in public places. It is photography conducted for art or inquiry that features unmediated chance encounters and random incidents within public places. It usually has the aim of capturing images at a decisive or poignant moment by careful framing and timing. Being set in public places allows the photographer to take candid photos of strangers following their everyday life without their knowledge. Stand out street photographs often offer a unique perspective or point of view that grabs the viewer’s attention. This could involve experimenting with angles, framing, or capturing unexpected moments. Street photography is a fascinating and dynamic genre that involves capturing the spontaneous and candid moments of daily life. Unlike other types of photography that often rely on staged or planned shots, street photography thrives on the unpredictability of the world around us. The unpredictability of public spaces, lighting, crowdedness, ethics, and technical skill all play a role in making it challenging to capture the perfect shot. However, with practice and perseverance, photographers can overcome these challenges and capture stunning and memorable street photographs. Street photographers do not necessarily have a social purpose in mind, but they prefer to isolate and capture moments which might otherwise go unnoticed. David Campany said “Photography has had important roles in street theatre and performance art, political protest, and even public sculpture and installation.  Any kind of camera equipment can be used, many kinds of outcome are possible, and the photographer can be anything from an invisible observer to an active participant, facilitator, or instigator.” I agree with these statements as they really emphasise how photography can be made in many different ways.

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