As street photography grows in popularity each year, more and more people hear the term and ask - What is street photography? As with any art form, it's impossible to set concrete laws about what it is and what it isn't but the essence of street photography is this: Unposed photography of unfamiliar subjects in public places. To put it simply, candid shots of strangers on the street or in other public locations. There's a lot of debate about whether street photography must be candid, must
Meet the Street Photography Magazine Android App
It's finally here! We have wanted to expand the magazine to the Android platform for a while now, so we are super excited to announce that you can now download the SPM app on your Android devices as of now! With our new platform, all subscribers automatically have access to the magazine online and on their mobile devices. Here's a quick tour of what it looks like on an Android mobile phone: When you open the app, you'll see the contents of the current issue (see above image). However,
Have Your Work Evaluated on our Podcast!
Have you ever paid to have your portfolio reviewed? Many street photographers are even willing to put that next gear purchase on hold (*gasp) in order to have their work evaluated and critiqued by an experienced photographer at any number of street photography workshops and festivals. If you think about it, this really makes sense. Why purchase the latest, greatest camera if you could be making stand-out images with the gear you already own? (Bob talks about this issue in the article "Finding
Lou Jones and the panAFRICAproject
At the base we labored in 107 degree temperatures but in front of us were snow capped Atlas Mountains four wheel drive took us until the new road came to an end the pass 7000 feet above sea level the rest of the trek was on foot into the ancient casbah random parts in disrepair we drank sweet mint tea seated on a rug with the town "mayor" & extended family this is the kingdom of the berbers and eleventh country I've photographed for panAFRICAproject after dark a long slow ride down
Ten of my Favorite Street Photographers on Instagram
Like most millenials, my absolute favorite social network is Instagram. Fewer ads and less written text means a lot more focus on individual images, making Instagram a great place for seasoned street photographers to showcase their work and amateurs like myself to find inspiration. Of course, you still have to sift through a sea of hashtags and friends of friends of friends to find the artists that really touch your heart and soul with their images. So in hopes of putting you on the fast track
Get Your Street Photography Reviewed on Our Podcast
Hello street shooters! One thing many of our subscribers have expressed an interest in is getting their work reviewed - receiving positive feedback and constructive criticism to help them improve their art. Well, if you didn't already know, we'd like to let you know we are doing a new series on our podcast called the "Photo Critique Show" designed to give street photographers a little friendly feedback on what works in their images and what they could work on to improve. How the Photo Critique
Our First Guidebook About Leaving Your Photographic Legacy in a Digital World
Are you ready to use the internet to leave your legacy and tell your story with your images? Most of us want to do just that, but setting up a website, keeping up with social media and interacting with others online can seem overwhelming. With these concerns in mind, we put together our very first guidebook, "Leave Your Photographic Legacy in a Digital World." In it you will learn, in detail, how to: Know your audience and how to attract them Create your own website the right way
Viewbook – Visual Storytelling Grant
More than ever, we need visual storytellers, especially those with local perspectives, to decipher meaning from a volatile world. The Viewbook Visual Storytelling Grant supports photographers who explore the varied possibilities of visual storytelling and pursue creative ways of bringing their work to a wider public. The grant is part of a wider ‘Transformations’ program, in which Viewbook explores changes in photography in today’s digitally connected world. The goal is to support thoughtful
Magnum Presents – The Day Trump Won
After a contentious Presidential race which brought about many firsts, Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton on Election Day. Magnum photographers, in the US and abroad, covered events on election night and the day after. From the mood on the streets to personal reflections, they captured authored perspectives on the world on November 9, 2016. Source: The Day Trump Won • Magnum Photos If you haven't taken a look at this Magnum Photos piece, click the link now and take a look. This is what I
What’s in a Street Shot? Steve Huff’s Thoughts
A lot of you are familiar with Steve Huff. Well, he's got a great video we want to share with you called, "Street Photography to Me by Steve Huff." This video is all about different ways to go about street photography. While there is much debate about whether street photography must be candid (though we all know it doesn't matter), Steve talks about the benefits of human interaction as well as some great opportunities for candid shots. He takes you through some of his shots and describes how,
Must-Read: Robert Fisher’s Street Photography Series
In case you haven't stumbled across it already, we wanted to point you in the direction of a spectacular street photography series by Toronto Photographer Robert Fisher. This eight part series (plus a prologue and epilogue) goes deep on what some might call street photography basics. It covers the definition of street photography as an examination of the human condition, what you should know about gear, decisive moments, candids, street portraits, editing, captions, and a few varying