This type of photography was "discovered" by Henri Cartier Bresson, who we can freely call “the father” of street photography, but also the reportage photography, documentary photography and newspaper photography as well.
I asked myself some basic questions about street photography, that is, I tried to explain it to myself first because, often I can stray into a city, a village, or a public space with a camera in my hand.
I asked myself some basic questions about street photography, that is, I tried to explain it to myself first because, often I can stray into a city, a village, or a public space with a camera in my hand.
Street photography is, therefore, a photograph that was taken on the street, that of the layman and the first, or a photograph taken in a public place of streets, parks, shops, public meetings.
Street photography is quite common, and among photographers, it is 'restricted' to the city area, but certainly taking such a photo in the countryside or in a public place out of town, be it a lake, a forest, a promenade is also a big part of the main subject of street photography.
The main feature of my street photography is the capture of the moment, the situations that are unrepeatable, the honesty, the unfocused frame. Since it is a street, a public place, it is almost impossible to repeat a certain situation, so my main goal is to be in the right place at the right time.
Street photography is quite similar to documentary photography, which is mostly related to newspaper photography. Today's photojournalists very often know how to record street situations, the passage of time on the street and characterize the same as newspaper photography. This is partly true, however, to be honest, and pure with ourselves - it is street photography and by no means determined by photo 'reporting', street photography is still an art form.
Of course, with all due respect to photojournalists, we move on. Personally, I had the opportunity to be present at the photographing of several public appearances of political and public figures such as the President, the former General Secretary and the like, and indeed I remove my hat, which is still "normal".
Any. There is no camera, or whole system (photo, lens, filter, or lighting) specifically designed for street photography. In my personal experience, sticking to the rules less is better. So, a compact DSLR body or some more advanced compact are more desirable because they are lightweight to carry, discreet and give great photography.
Put the photo on P mode, raise the ISO to 400 to get relatively fast exposure if the lights go out and shoot. Personally, I prepare the camera to shoot in P mode, or when I want a little more control over the photos then this is aperture priority mode (A, Av), and an automatic ISO in the range of 100-800 - this is the ISO sensitivity value where my camera does not display noise.
I use aperture priority for the reason that I never work with a fully open aperture because in that case, the depth of field is shallow. I usually use either 28mm f / 2.8 or 50mm f / 1.8 lenses where I use apertures of say f6.3 at 28mm because it is sharpest at 5.6 at 50mm. I close the aperture as high as f / 11 or even f / 16 to make sure I have the depth of field. Because of this aperture range, I have auto ISO settings up to 800.
Friendly, natural, normal. Of course, if you walk with a tent wing on your back, a huge DSLR camera and a 500mm lens, you can hardly give the impression of a normal person walking around town. Travel lightly, be happy, optimistic, enjoy. Do not put yourself in a superior position over your subject, on the contrary, talk to him, if you are on a pay and if you are offered brandy, try it, do no harm - don't act :)
Yes, before you enter someone's personal space and photograph it, ask that person if you can record it. In 90% of cases, the answer is positive. You are not legally obliged with the privacy laws, but decency and culture require it.
According to our code, there is no private space in a public place, so if you come to a vendor at a booth downtown before filming it, it's a good idea to ask him or at least tell him your intentions.
When you are walking in a public place and taking pictures of passers-byes, then you are free to publish these photos, but for personal purposes or as a newspaper coverage. It is not necessary to seek the special permission of each person in a photoshoot, of course, as long as those persons are in a public place.
The commercial use of these photographs, i.e. the use of these photographs for promotional purposes of various products is not allowed, i.e. the consent of the persons in the photograph is required.
Street photography is quite common, and among photographers, it is 'restricted' to the city area, but certainly taking such a photo in the countryside or in a public place out of town, be it a lake, a forest, a promenade is also a big part of the main subject of street photography.
The main feature of my street photography is the capture of the moment, the situations that are unrepeatable, the honesty, the unfocused frame. Since it is a street, a public place, it is almost impossible to repeat a certain situation, so my main goal is to be in the right place at the right time.
Street photography is quite similar to documentary photography, which is mostly related to newspaper photography. Today's photojournalists very often know how to record street situations, the passage of time on the street and characterize the same as newspaper photography. This is partly true, however, to be honest, and pure with ourselves - it is street photography and by no means determined by photo 'reporting', street photography is still an art form.
Of course, with all due respect to photojournalists, we move on. Personally, I had the opportunity to be present at the photographing of several public appearances of political and public figures such as the President, the former General Secretary and the like, and indeed I remove my hat, which is still "normal".
What camera to use?
Any. There is no camera, or whole system (photo, lens, filter, or lighting) specifically designed for street photography. In my personal experience, sticking to the rules less is better. So, a compact DSLR body or some more advanced compact are more desirable because they are lightweight to carry, discreet and give great photography.
Which camera settings?
Put the photo on P mode, raise the ISO to 400 to get relatively fast exposure if the lights go out and shoot. Personally, I prepare the camera to shoot in P mode, or when I want a little more control over the photos then this is aperture priority mode (A, Av), and an automatic ISO in the range of 100-800 - this is the ISO sensitivity value where my camera does not display noise.
I use aperture priority for the reason that I never work with a fully open aperture because in that case, the depth of field is shallow. I usually use either 28mm f / 2.8 or 50mm f / 1.8 lenses where I use apertures of say f6.3 at 28mm because it is sharpest at 5.6 at 50mm. I close the aperture as high as f / 11 or even f / 16 to make sure I have the depth of field. Because of this aperture range, I have auto ISO settings up to 800.
How to behave on the street?
Friendly, natural, normal. Of course, if you walk with a tent wing on your back, a huge DSLR camera and a 500mm lens, you can hardly give the impression of a normal person walking around town. Travel lightly, be happy, optimistic, enjoy. Do not put yourself in a superior position over your subject, on the contrary, talk to him, if you are on a pay and if you are offered brandy, try it, do no harm - don't act :)
Permission to take a photo?
Yes, before you enter someone's personal space and photograph it, ask that person if you can record it. In 90% of cases, the answer is positive. You are not legally obliged with the privacy laws, but decency and culture require it.
According to our code, there is no private space in a public place, so if you come to a vendor at a booth downtown before filming it, it's a good idea to ask him or at least tell him your intentions.
When you are walking in a public place and taking pictures of passers-byes, then you are free to publish these photos, but for personal purposes or as a newspaper coverage. It is not necessary to seek the special permission of each person in a photoshoot, of course, as long as those persons are in a public place.
The commercial use of these photographs, i.e. the use of these photographs for promotional purposes of various products is not allowed, i.e. the consent of the persons in the photograph is required.
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