Tag: robert capa

  • 8 Lessons Robert Capa Has Taught Me About Street Photography

    8 Lessons Robert Capa Has Taught Me About Street Photography

    Robert Capa is one of the greatest photographers to have ever lived. When he was still alive, he was proclaimed as “The Greatest War-Photographer in the World”. He captured some of the most intense wars during his time, including the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), Chinese resistance to the Japanese invasion (covered in 1938), the European…

  • 5 Insights “The Mexican Suitcase” Has Taught Me About Street Photography

    5 Insights “The Mexican Suitcase” Has Taught Me About Street Photography

    When I was in Arles photo festival last year, I met a photographer who introduced me to a book that he just purchased, titled: “The Mexican Suitcase.” He was jumping up and down with excitement, barely able to contain his enthusiasm. I was curious what made the book so unique– and I inquired. He then…

  • 6 Reasons Why Shooting Film Will Make You a Better Street Photographer

    6 Reasons Why Shooting Film Will Make You a Better Street Photographer

    Recently I have been shooting more street photography with my Contax IIIa Film Rangefinder. Although I still prefer digital for street photography in terms of convenience, security, as well as flexibility– I have started to learn the merits of shooting street photography with film. I am not  film purist by any means, as I am…

  • The Ultimate Aspiring Street Photographer Resource Post

    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…