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OVERVIEW
STREET NOTES is a photography workbook that offers practical, hands-on assignments to enhance street photography skills. Here are the key points summarized in bullet points:
- Purpose: The workbook aims to develop photography skills and inspire creativity through a series of assignments.
- Assignments Overview: There are 15 main assignments, each with a specific focus, such as “Five Yes Five No,” “Clean Background,” “Subtract Subtract Subtract,” “Shoot the Rainbow,” and more.
- Assignment Structure: Each assignment includes an explanation, its purpose, and reflective questions to encourage deeper understanding and application.
- Five Yes Five No: Photograph strangers, aiming for equal numbers of consent and rejection, to overcome fear of shooting street photography.
- Clean Background: Focus on shooting with simple backgrounds to reduce distraction and enhance subject focus.
- Subtract Subtract Subtract: Emphasize removing elements from the frame to capture the essence of the scene.
- Shoot the Rainbow: Focus on photographing specific colors (like red, orange, yellow) to enhance color perception and creativity.
- Additional Assignments: The book includes 40 more assignments covering various aspects of street photography, like shooting within one square block, using only one camera and lens, capturing gestures, and focusing on triangles in composition.
- Composition and Technical Tips: The book provides quick tips on composition (like taking three steps closer, focusing on gestures) and technical aspects (like zone focusing, exposure compensation).
- Editing and Post-Processing Advice: Guidance on editing choices, like avoiding watermarks and keeping post-processing moderate.
- Community Engagement: Encourages joining photography forums and sharing learning experiences.
Overall, the workbook serves as a comprehensive guide for street photographers looking to challenge themselves, expand their skills, and explore creative photographic techniques.
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