Street Photography

Street photography has been a passion since the invention of the camera. Since then, many photographers have tried their hand. Some of them became masters of photography. Others are more contemporary. According to street photographer Yotvat Kariti, the biggest thing that sets street photographers apart is their style. Each street shooter has a different background and aim.


For Yotvat Gabriel Kariti, street photography is one of the most challenging, but at the same time one of the most rewarding genres of photography. Namely, as it turns out, documenting people in their everyday environment is not easy as it requires a fair amount of patience, hard work and even some bravery to be able to approach and photograph complete strangers. Street photography comes with ethical challenges that other photography genres don’t have. Questions of privacy and respect are often discussed, as not everyone appreciates being photographed unknowingly. In this article, photographer Yotvat Kariti takes a close look at what street photography is, and how it differs from other genres of photography. She also provides some helpful tips to get you started.

Typically, street photography is about candidly capturing life in public areas. And contrary to its name, street photography does not have to be done on the streets. You can do street photography anywhere. For example, when for a short period of time Yotvat Kariti lived in a small town on the coast of South Carolina, she spent a lot of time at the beach. On rainy days, she often visited museums, coffee shops or even the mall looking for a different angle. She also enjoys shooting on public transportation such as buses or trains, where you can always find great subjects.

For the time being, social media is flooded with mediocre street photography. As it turns out, pointing your lens in the direction of a person on the street does not make you a street photographer. As in all forms of photography, how you compose your image will make or break your photograph. Last but not least, a good street photo needs a clearly defined subject that will tell a story where the viewer pauses and asks questions.