Do your street photography habits rob you of photos or enable creativity? In the August 2020 issue of SPM, Bob Patterson considered that question in an article he wrote entitled, “Improve Your Street Photography with Simple Routines.” After a few bad habits robbed him of some potentially great shots, Bob sat down to examine his mistakes and come up with some positive habits and routines that would minimize missed shots and maximize decisive moments captured. Have you ever been so excited at
An Ultra-Wide Lens for Street Photography?
What's so special about 21mm lenses for street photography? In the September issue of SPM, Virginia Hines had this to say, "Because they squeeze a wider-than-“normal” field of view into the same frame size, wide-angle lenses change the spatial relationships within the frame so that subjects seem farther from the camera and the apparent distance between objects (in some cases, the objects themselves) are elongated, which yields both creative opportunities and challenges." True, there are plenty
Build Your Confidence on the Street
Have you ever felt nervous when you set out to do some street photography? There's a million reasons why we might and a million more now as we navigate life during a pandemic. Sometimes, you might feel like you have a big sign around your neck that says: "Hey! Look everyone! A street photographer!" Pandemic or not, drawing that kind of attention can make others nervous, causing them to avoid the gaze of your camera or hostile, provoking an unwanted conflict. So how can you become a confident
Must Watch: A Beginners Guide to Street Photography
Philadelphia-based photographer Liam Gordon, recently released a video with the aim of helping new street photographers to up their game. Liam says, "Getting started with street photography can be daunting. Streets are often chaotic and difficult to simplify into a good image. In this video, I outline nine basic things I look for when out shooting street photography. When I don’t immediately see potential photos, I use this list. For any beginner, working through this list can be a great way
Building a Cohesive Body of Work with Carmine Groe
Just this week, Bob and I had the pleasure of speaking with Carmine Groe, a Toronto based street photographer. Carmine is not only a talented street shooter with some wicked post processing skills, he's also become quite adept at YouTubing over the past couple of years. Carmine's YouTube channel is called Groe Photography and regarding his videos he says the goal is to communicate "all the wonders of photography and my process, as well as sharing my knowledge by providing insights and
How to activate the new SPM iOS app
I am really pleased to announce the release of our brand new iOS app for Street Photography Magazine. We’ve been working with our new developers since last summer to give you a better, faster and more flexible experience…and now it’s finally here. Plus it is fully compatible with iOS 11. In order to view new (and past) magazine issues you only need to update your Street Photography Magazine app then click one button to restore your subscription purchase. Here’s how to
Can You Make Money with Street Photography?
Recently, a lovely gal named Gemma contacted me on Instagram with a question most if not all of you have probably asked at one time or another. This was her inquiry: "I have been doing photography as a hobby for a long time but I want to start selling my images. Just wondering if you have any advice on how to start selling prints, etc.?" It's a valid question. We live in a time when the 9-5 paradigm is shifting and people are feeling more inclined to turn their passions into their
How to install the new Lightroom WordPress plugin
Over the weekend WordPress released a new Lightoom plugin that gives you the ability to export photos directly to your WordPress site. As someone who uses both platforms on a daily basis, I found this to be a huge timesaver. Before, I had to export the photos to my hard drive then go to my site WordPress and upload them. Note, you must have a WordPress.com account to use this plugin even if you're uploading to a self-hosted WordPress site. To do that you also have to have the Jetpack
Getting Up Close in Street Photography
"If your pictures aren't good enough, you aren't close enough." - Robert Capa We've heard it a million times thanks to Capa, "You've got to get in closer." But do you ever have trouble putting the advice into action? I know I do. Living here in the South American Andes, there's always that one traditionally dressed elderly person, looking wise and dignified who gets upset at the thought of a camera stealing their soul, as soon as the lens cap comes off. (Although it must be said, in most cases
Camera Settings for the Street Photography Novice
New to street photography? Not sure what camera settings to use as you capture candid moments in the lives of the city dwellers who fill the streets around you? Well, then we've found the perfect video for you. It's called, rather obviously, "My Camera Settings for Street Photography" and you can find it on the IncredibleStuffChannel. What I love about this video is that it's creator is super chill and offers some great, practical camera setting suggestions, leaving them open for you to
Thomas Leuthard’s Ninja Street Photography Tips
Thomas Leuthard is at it again on the streets of Salzburg. Join him in this video by Cooperative of Photography (COOPH) to see this talented photographer in action. You'll catch a glimpse of the city and 23 tips that can help you to improve your street photography skills. Don't miss it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4uUjLt22gE
