Street photography is a type of photography that features subjects in candid situations within public places. Street photographs are mirror images of society, displaying "unmanipulated” scenes, with usually unaware subjects.
Street photography can be hard to categorize and define because of the broad range of subject matter that can be shot. The images are usually candid and taken without permission. In general, street photographers do not ask their subjects if the photo can be taken. Is this ethical?
The most ethical way to shoot street photographs is to remember the 'golden rule' of photography: don’t photograph others as you don’t want others to photograph you.
The essence of street photography is about documenting everyday life and society on the streets. Street photography is more than just candid portraits. You can find opportunities to practice street photography everywhere and you don’t necessarily need to travel to capture great shots. When shooting street photography, think about photographs that stir us emotionally, that make us think about humanity, society around us, the people we interact with on a daily basis, the small beauties of life that we pass up for granted, others who are suffering, and the hopes and dreams of everyday individuals.
Explore the website link of historical street photographers. Choose your favorite and do a bit of research on them by exploring the links to their websites. If you know of a famous street photographer who is not listed on the website, you may research more about them. Once you pick a favorite, complete the following blog post and title it the name of your chosen artist.
Assignment Blog Post: "Name of Street Photographer" Include an image of their work and answer the following in complete sentences 3-Three facts about the photographer 2-Two reasons you are interested in their work 1-One idea you could use for your street photography project
Street Photography Project Ideas
Candid portraits, people eating, photos of people looking down from areas above you, interesting corners, candid smiles and laughter, subjects behind glass windows, tattoos, skateboarding, strangers, city life, human emotion, etc.