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Street Photographer
Mar 25, 2012 15:50:13 #
I would like to know what a "Street Photographer" is and does, and what does he do with the photos he takes ?
Thanks and appreciate your input.
Thanks and appreciate your input.
Mar 25, 2012 19:05:35 #
Hi Ed, I don't shoot to much street. But it is the same as my pictures of everything else. I just see an interesting spot with folks in it or an interesting person. Just something that catches my eye.
Erv
Erv
Mar 25, 2012 19:31:20 #
Nice question Ed.
To me (from the old school), I always understood street photography as freelance photo-journalism. But I think the definition has become more casual, more towards general walk-around photography. But I could be wrong. It could mean someone who walks around taking pictures of streets!
To me (from the old school), I always understood street photography as freelance photo-journalism. But I think the definition has become more casual, more towards general walk-around photography. But I could be wrong. It could mean someone who walks around taking pictures of streets!
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Mar 25, 2012 19:56:49 #
One might say a street photographer is a homeless person, with a camera. (Demonic grin) I have always thought of a street photographer as someone who takes "noir" candid images of the human condition. More of a documentary style and purpose.
Today, many just think that any candid image of strangers, in color or not, is what they think of as street photography.
In downtown Sonora, an old mining town with old buildings and shops, there is a nice bench. A great place to sit, chat with folks during the tourist season, and just people watching. . .sometimes getting an interesting candid shot or two. For me, I tend to look for something that leans toward the artful direction, but as most here know. . .that is where my old "CRS" mind and eye goes!
Today, many just think that any candid image of strangers, in color or not, is what they think of as street photography.
In downtown Sonora, an old mining town with old buildings and shops, there is a nice bench. A great place to sit, chat with folks during the tourist season, and just people watching. . .sometimes getting an interesting candid shot or two. For me, I tend to look for something that leans toward the artful direction, but as most here know. . .that is where my old "CRS" mind and eye goes!
Mar 25, 2012 23:30:54 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
mooseeyes wrote:
One might say a street photographer is a homeless ... (show quote)
ditto what he said minus the part about Sonora - Look up Henri Cartier Bresson who was the preiminant street shooter.
Mar 26, 2012 07:22:31 #
Go to Topazlabs.com
This week is a two part webenar on Street photography. If not attending wait and they will be on support area. More later out the door to work!!
This week is a two part webenar on Street photography. If not attending wait and they will be on support area. More later out the door to work!!
Mar 26, 2012 07:25:58 #
Here is what Eric Kim says about it:
http://erickimphotography.com/blog/about/what-is-street-photography/
http://erickimphotography.com/blog/about/what-is-street-photography/
Mar 26, 2012 07:48:11 #
NikonEd wrote:
I would like to know what a "Street Photographer" is and does, and what does he do with the photos he takes ?
Thanks and appreciate your input.
Thanks and appreciate your input.
It is a sort of 'life-as-it-happens' thing. Over the years there have been photogs who specialized in it. Do a search on Henri Cartier Bresson. It was his strong suit and he was considered a master of street photography.
Or it could be someone who photographs pot holes in the street. LOL
Mar 26, 2012 08:30:44 #
Thanks to all you guys, appreciate the responses, any other input is appreciated
Mar 26, 2012 08:59:24 #
Hi NikonEd
I was hoping to hear a response to the second part of your question which is "what does he do with the photos?". I thought someone could address whether the pictures are published or posted and if model releases are necessary or sought, etc. I just read an ebook from a street phtographers who doesn't seek releases - he just gets in the face of people, takes a picture and then walks away. Interesting style but he definitely didn't espouse asking permission or seeking releases. His book was peppered with the photos he took, many from different countries. Just curious what others think.
I was hoping to hear a response to the second part of your question which is "what does he do with the photos?". I thought someone could address whether the pictures are published or posted and if model releases are necessary or sought, etc. I just read an ebook from a street phtographers who doesn't seek releases - he just gets in the face of people, takes a picture and then walks away. Interesting style but he definitely didn't espouse asking permission or seeking releases. His book was peppered with the photos he took, many from different countries. Just curious what others think.
Mar 26, 2012 09:28:24 #
Croce
Loc: Earth
It's guy who takes a picture of the street and then he looks at it all day.
Just feeling smart assed this morning. Please forgive.
Just feeling smart assed this morning. Please forgive.
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Mar 26, 2012 09:31:51 #
NikonEd wrote:
I would like to know what a "Street Photographer" is and does, and what does he do with the photos he takes ?
Thanks and appreciate your input.
Thanks and appreciate your input.
You might find the following video both enlightening and entertaining. "Street Photography" is defined within the first minute of the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6nLUG0_EJI&feature=plcp&context=C488a70dVDvjVQa1PpcFPkXbYy4lqACgTGlGYz4WvJK13rkHhvpBU%3D
All the best.
Hershel K. Waldner
B&H Photo, Video, Pro Audio
Mar 26, 2012 10:05:04 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
photoAl wrote:
Hi NikonEd br I was hoping to hear a response to t... (show quote)
personally were a guy to do that to me i'd break his camera - or were i in florida - shoot him.........opps forgot am buddhist - not kill simply maim.
I think is exploitation - i think that kind of behavior degrades people and it is self-aggrandizing
Mar 26, 2012 10:07:40 #
photoAl wrote:
Hi NikonEd br I was hoping to hear a response to t... (show quote)
As has been hashed out ad infinitum here on the forum...it's not illegal to take pictures of people on the street and publish them in certain formats. In this case, a "photography book" a format that is considered art.
Mar 26, 2012 10:28:13 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
rpavich wrote:
quote=photoAl Hi NikonEd br I was hoping to hear ... (show quote)
true.....and it is not illegal to bundle worthless documents and sell them to investors. It is not illegal to torture prisoners of war. It is not illegal for banks to use robo signers to evict people. It is not illegal to send drones with bombs which will certainly kill innocents too. It is not illegal to rape women in many parts of the world or put them to death for being raped......and it's not illegal to shove a camera into somebody's face and take a picture......so hey if its legal it must be OK right? Wasn't that the S&L loan defense? The Enron defense? The Florida make my day defense.......
it is not OK to use people for one's own personal gratification - even if later on you call it "art."
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