Street photography captures priceless moments of everyday life. This includes candid scenes, close-up portraits, and moments of people going by their daily lives. While this is an exciting genre of photography, it is equally challenging.
If you’re looking to get started with started photography, or for some guidance to improve it, we have the perfect video for you today. Jason Vong with street photographer Kenneth Hines, Jr. have put together this incredibly detailed video where they share everything you need to know about street photography:
In this elaborate video, Vong and Hines cover everything there is to know about getting better at street photography in New York. You’ll get to know about the proper gears, the sort of thought process you should have, and even the editing process. Moreover, Vong and Hines also answer a lot of common queries related to street photography in the video; this will surely help you clear a lot of confusion that you might have about street photography.
One thing you’ll notice in the video is that Hines loves to spend a lot of time perfecting one photograph. What you need to understand is that patience is key. Take lots of photos in different orientations. Change the composition a bit. See what you can add, and more importantly, remove from the frame. Don’t just take one or two photos and be happy with them.
Like with any other genre of photography, lighting is crucial in street photography. And the fact that we only get to work with natural light makes it even more interesting. You need to be able to interpret and anticipate how the light will interplay with the subject. You can then compose your shot and adjust your settings accordingly.
Street photographer captured by Vlad ION
One of the most asked questions as far as street photography is concerned is related to the legalities of street photography. Is it legal to take photos of strangers without their consent and publish them on social media? This question haunts a lot of beginner street photographers and even puts them in discomfort because they don’t have a proper answer to it. Be sure to watch the video to get an answer to this burning question.
We have barely touched the tip of the iceberg in this short article. There are loads of resources to be found in the full video. If you’re looking to get better at street photography, be sure to watch this complete video. You’ll definitely learn a lot; you won’t even need to look for other resources on street photography.
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