STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
Photo Walk Project
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"Street photography is about capturing moments of everyday life in public places."
THE DECISIVE MOMENT The crucial aspect of street photography is timing. You have to be ready. Check your camera settings and take some test shots to get a sense of how you want to frame shots, and to make sure the lighting works. While your are trying to capture a moment in time, you still have to pay attention to the technical aspects of the shot. As photographers our job is to record an authentic moment in time. A skillful street photographer makes quick decisions, and is able to remove distracting elements from the frame by moving in closer and positioning themselves correctly, before pressing the shutter. For those of us living in a large city it’s essential, for our own state of mind, to be able to find beauty in the banal. All it takes is a walk outside, in the light, and an open mind. You can discover beauty in the shapes, colors, textures and surfaces as you explore the world around you. Likewise look for beauty in the juxtaposition between dualities such as contemporary and traditional, natural and man made. The first photo in the top gallery uses long leading lines and the rule of thirds to frame the person walking. The photographer may have planned out where to shoot, but catching the person in the right place is all about timing. Be spontaneous and random. Many times the subject may not know they are being photographed, other times they may be looking right at you. Regardless, be respectful. Getting a good shot isn’t worth making a new enemy. Shooting in public is perfectly legal in the CANADA, but laws vary around the world. ASSIGNMENT:
Your final presentation of the work is a photo essay (series of images) that tells the story of your photowalk. Depicting the things you experiences, saw, and felt. THE CANADIAN PRIVACY LAW WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW PHOTOGRAPHY IN PUBLIC PLACE |
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