Www.85mm.ch/Content/StreetPhotography.pdf. Shooting Street Photography with the Olympus EP3 at The Phoblographer. Since our full review of the Olympus EP3 (or E-P3, EP-3, and EP 3) we’ve had inquiries about how the camera fares for use in full street photography. Make no mistake, the camera will not make you a better photographer, but the camera will indeed make many shooting situations a heck of a lot easier to deal with.
This posting will chronicle my street photography outings that I had while the camera was on loan to me. Stealth Factor For this photo, I took advantage of the fact that the man was playing a game on his phone to capture a photo of his amazing hair. The fact that we don't see his face adds a sense of mystery to the photo. We want to see who he is and know his story. The Olympus EP3 is a small camera; and as we’ve stated before, small cameras seem to be best for street photography. As an extra tip, try to go into the situation with an intended vision or end result. Autofocus Note that once again, this system works best with the newer line of lenses.
Autofocus in Low Light Build 14-42mm. How to Shoot Street Photography with a DSLR at The Phoblographer. It’s no secret, I love small cameras for street photography. The Fuji X100 retaught me how to do it and the Olympus EP3 is perhaps a game changer in nailing the right shot. Before this, though, I used DSLRs: my Canon 7D Digital SLRs) and Canon 5D Mk II Digital SLRs) to be exact. Note: the majority of the images in this story were also shot with the Canon T3i which we found to be very good.
Pre-Selected Focusing Point A good idea when shooting street photography is to use a pre-selected focusing point. For the photo above, I used the right most focusing point, placed it on the girl’s face and shot. When Moving, Stop the Lens Down Face it, you’re almost never going to nail a perfectly sharp photo with a lens wide open and while you’re on the move. . - Using the hyperfocal length scale on your lens to stay focused out to somewhere around maybe five feet away.
. - Stay in autofocus, and use the preselected point method that I talked about. - Shoot from the hip (more on this later) Smile Shoot from the Hip. 85mm Street Photography. What is Street Photography? An Introduction to Street Photography with Eric Kim from Cindy Nguyen on Vimeo. There is not one definition which defines street photography. Depending on who you ask or where you find your information, you will come upon conflicting responses.
Some street photographers will say that it is about capturing the emotion and expressions of people, while others may put a higher emphasis on the urban environment. However I believe that the most effective street photographs are the ones that synthesize both the human element as well as the urban environment. To capture a moment in which a person is interacting with the environment or in which the environment is interacting with the person is a true mark of a skilled street photographer. But when it comes down to it, it is basically taking photos on the streets. Simply put, the main focus of street photography is taking the everyday and the mundane and making it into something unique and beautiful. Street Photography from Daniel Seo on Vimeo. Getting Close – Street Photography 101.
Something that is imperative to street photography is to get close. Street photography is not only about documenting life, but being an active participant. Therefore in order to capture the true essence of a scene, use a wide-angle lens and get really close to your participants to capture the scene and the mood of a scene. Wide-angle shots allow the viewer to be immersed in what you are shooting and “see it from your eyes.” Furthermore by shooting with a wide angle lens, you are able to capture more of a scene which gives your images better context and life. But if I am shooting with a wide-angle lens, doesn’t that mean that I have to get close to people? That definitely is true. This may be uncomfortable to many people, but often the most interesting images are created when the subjects that you are capturing are aware of your presence and react.
If you are still a bit timid of shooting wide-angle portraits of candid people in the streets, practice on your friends and family. The Ultimate Aspiring Street Photographer Resource Post. This post was originally posted here by Neal Bingham, but I thought I’d repost it here to share it with the rest of you guys. A great resource for any aspiring street photographer. Please pass it on! Also follow Neal on Twitter! I thought it would be useful to create a topic where people can share links to resources – whether that’s tips for beginners on how to get started, interesting articles found elsewhere on the web, or just amazing examples of street photography to give us all a bit of inspiration.
For starters: Websites: In-Public – collective of modern street photographers:www.in-public.com/ Photographer Not a Terrorist – a movement dedicated to defending the right to photograph in public – find out more about your rights here (UK only)photographernotaterrorist.org/ Magnum Photos – legendary photo agency founded in 1947 by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa and others:www.magnumphotos.com/ Articles: Videos: Please feel free to share any other relevant or useful links below! Street Photography 101 Workshop Powerpoint and Outline. Hey everybody! After having the time of my life teaching my Street Photography 101 workshop in Beirut, Lebanon with Thomas Leuthard, I thought that I’d spread the love to those of you who couldn’t make it!
In alignment with my ideas on open source photography, I will be providing all of my slides as well as my outline to those who are interested. Feel free to use this information in any way you’d like–but all I ask is credit back to myself or to Thomas Leuthard (for his slides). I hope you guys enjoy and spread the love as well!
If you are interested in having me lead a street photography workshop in your city, please shoot me an email to erickimphotography@gmail.com. Links: Street Photography 101 Slideshare Link Street Photography 101 Outline [.doc] Street Photography 101 Powerpoint [.pptx] Some Pictures from the Workshop: Shooting the Locals Street Photography 101 Workshop Beirut Lebanon Group Picture. Street Photography Blog and Tips – Eric Kim Street Photography. Leica M9 POV Through the Viewfinder for Street Photography How to Shoot Street Portraits With Permission by Danny Santos.
Danny Santos shooting Stranger #85 & Stranger #86 , taken by Paulo Legaspi Eric’s Note: I am truly excited to have this guest post by Danny Santos, who is truly passionate about shooting portraits in the streets. I was fascinated and captivated by his work, and I asked him to write a guest post about how he shoots street portraits. Enjoy! Danny: Shooting street portraits of strangers is a very daunting task. Often when you see a stranger you want to photograph, you find yourself between a rock and a hard place: you can’t seem to ask them for their photo, yet you know you just have to. Here are a few tips that may help you get over that hill. 1. There’s no magic formula to get rid of the fear.
When I was doing my strangers project, I was scared shitless most of the time. 2. “Is it ok if I take your picture?” 3. When they do ask “what for?” 4. They come in different shapes and sizes. 5. This isn’t absolutely necessary, but it sure helps. 6. Stranger #3 by Danny Santos 7. 8. 9. 10. Links: