Earlier this year, the photography community lost a beautiful artist, Elsa Dorfman. Elsa passed away in May of this year at 83 years of age. Elsa's passion was portraits taken on the Polaroid 20x24. A few moments spent on her website will give you a view of Elsa's personality right away, but if you want to get to know this photographer even better, then definitely give The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman's Portrait Photography a watch - you can find it on Netflix. Here's the
The July 2020 issue of Street Photography Magazine is now available
The March 2020 issue of Street Photography Magazine is now available
Tips For Creating a Photo Project Article
"Don't forget - no one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell." - Writer Charles de Lint As street photographers, images come naturally, but sometimes the words that make their story complete do not. In all honesty, one of the biggest challenges street photographers face when it comes to getting published is making the leap from a series of compelling images to a full-fledged street photography project, complete with a written commentary.
George Stastny on Street Photography
I read on your website that you studied photography in Brazil. How did that come about? You're from Canada right? Did you learn anything about photography (or otherwise) that you might not have learned in your home country? That's right, I am from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, but I'm also a Brazilian citizen. I have a large family in Brazil, and I would visit them quite frequently for weddings, family gatherings, and the like. During one of my last trips I decided to stay instead of going back
Street Shooters of August 2020
Vancouver Urban #7806 by Doug Caplan Image captured in Vancouver, BC. Timing is everything. View on Website Ear Cleaning, Hanoi by Kip Harris Streetside barber shops are commonplace in Vietnam. This shop specialized in ear cleaning. The headlamp light was a particularly nice addition. View on Website Light Games. by Juancho Domínguez Two people walking in an environment of light and shadow View on
Nico Geerlings on Street Photography
Where are you from and how did you get into street photography? I live in a small town in the Netherlands where I grew up. I discovered photography, like many, during the holidays where I had more and more fun with the 'snapshots' I took home. In 1992, in preparation for an impressive journey through the so-called desert states of the United States, my interest for photography began to grow. But in 1993 a special love began to develop; a love for Paris. The city of choice for photography,
Street Shooters of July 2020
I want to be free by Wayne Richards This shot was taken on one of the piers in Blackpool. I wanted to catch the juxtaposition between the lady in the mobility scooter and the young man seemingly flying above her. It was a one shot opportunity where the elements combined for a fleeting moment. View on Website White Dog in Sunlight by Adam Quittner I have taken numerous pictures of this black fence and the spectacular shadow it casts at sunset. On this particular day while I
Photos of the Pandemic
Each month we are selecting a handful of photos of how the pandemic is affecting the lives of our readers and community members. Some are submitted directly through the submissions system built into our website and others by members of our Facebook Group. Below are our selections for this month. Social Distancing by Chris Talbot View on Website Lockdown, St. Pancras Station, London by Matt Jerrams View on Website
Ho Yin Chan Scofield on Street Photography
Where are you from and how did you get into street photography? Hello, I am Ho Yin Chan, Scofield. I live in Hong Kong and I am a Chinese Literature and Visual Art Teacher in high school. At the same time, I am a Street Photographer . I'm interested in urban exploration, walking and snapping photos like a “flaneur” walking in modern Paris. Back in my school days, I was interested in the studies of Urban Imagination, especially in the comparative literature between Japanese and Chinese and
Street Shooters of June 2020
Doll Parts, Rome Storefront by Kip Harris These doll parts were in the window of a doll hospital in Rome. View on Website The yellow lines by Patrick Zélis I am interested in lines, shapes, colors, which combine to create my subject. The addition of one or more characters disturbs this tranquility and instills a feeling of loneliness. This photo was taken on the island of Madeira. Estacy by Ribhu