Capture a street scene in your favorite local neighborhood

Creating Your Own Street Photography

'My life is shaped by the urgent need to wander and observe, and my camera is my passport.'
“My life is shaped by the urgent need to wander and observe, and my camera is my passport.”

-Steve McCurry
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And with that in mind, get started on your project!

Share what is happening on the streets of your city!. Imagine you are trying to describe your city to someone who has never been there before, but you can communicate only through images. Really aim to capture the essence of your city.

This is a learning exercise so, mostly importantly, relax and have fun. Don’t be afraid to experiment and try new things such as photographing from different angles or playing with motion/blur.
Pick a location.
Pick a location.

Start by choosing your favorite neighborhood or an area that you think is particularly interesting.
Observe.What type of area is this? Who are the people on the street? What are they doing?
Observe.
What type of area is this? Who are the people on the street? What are they doing? What do you see that represents your city – could be an advertisement, street vendor, mode of transportation, style of dress, cultural habit, architectural style, etc…
Imagine your shot.This can apply to two different situations. 1) You already see the person or s
Imagine your shot.
This can apply to two different situations. 1) You already see the person or situation you want to shoot. Visualize how you want it to look photographed. 2) You find the perfect scene or backdrop, you visualize what you want to happen in the foreground, and you wait for it.
Shoot.Capture the moment while keeping in mind content, composition, and everything else we will be
Shoot.
Capture the moment while keeping in mind content, composition, and everything else we will be learning!
2-3 of your Best Photos
Please add 1-2 sentences describing the scene in each photograph.

Additional Resources

Lecture Slides for Lecture Video #1.

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INSPIRATION

Photographic Inspiration: Learn From the Masters
- Henri Cartier-Bresson, Brassai, Robert Frank, Helen Levitt, Garry Winogrand and Matt Stuart - note the humor Matt finds in everyday life.
- Get Inspired Here: 500px.com
Street Photography: Stories & Talks
- Read: Eric Kim's Blog - a great resource on Photography
- Watch: Street Photography Tips
- Watch: Everybody Street - a great talk by Joel Meyerowitz
An international collective of street photographers.
- www.street-photographers.com
25 Street Photographers You Should Follow on Flickr:
- http://erickimphotography.com/blog/2012/06/25-talented-street-photographers-you-should-follow-on-flickr/
For those of you who are still getting comfortable with the idea of photographing strangers up close, I’ve created a Pinterest board with interesting street photos taken at more of a distance:
- http://pinterest.com/krebesco/skillshare-street-photography/
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PRACTICAL TIPS

General Tips & Advice
- Getting More Comfortable Shooting on the Street - some tips from me!
- DPS 7 Secrets Every Aspiring Street Photographer Should Know
- DPS 11 Tips for Close Up Candid Street Photography
- 5 Tips for Viewers to Connect With Your Photos
- Street Photography Tips from Eric Kim
- Eric Kim: 102 Things I Have Learned About Street Photography
... And For All You iPhoneographers
- 10 Practical Mobile Street Photography Tips on iPhoneogenic
- 12 Tips to Become a Better Smartphone Photographer on CNN
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OPTIONAL GOODIES
- Watch: The Incredible Story of Vivian Maier, street photography and nanny. And a collection of her photographs.
- Nick Turpin on Street Photography
- Street Photography: Documenting the Human Condition - a beautifully made three-part series. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. Please feel free to skip through the long-winded segments on rangefinder cameras!
- Street Photography: The Imaginary, the Tangible and the Obvious - a video lecture by Vendula Ralkova. Optional becuase it's long, but it's great!
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Optional: Office Hours Pre-Recorded Q&A #1 (19:18)

Optional: Office Hours Pre-Recorded Q&A #2 (11:59)

Todd Anderson

Poet and Producer of Poetry Observed

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