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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMovement in different directions and planes <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nGet close, personal, and shoot from a low-angle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMinimalism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Find your subject against a simple background<\/a>, get a hand-gesture<\/a>, and look for the ‘cherry on top<\/a>‘ (small detail which elevates a good photo into great). For example the man below with the Virgin Mary hat):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGoing into the shadows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Another idea:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Photograph your subjects as they enter shadows.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Look for nice details, like this girl in Mexico City on her roller blades:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTurn-around<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To make more dynamic photos, shoot the photos as the person or child is turning around:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Another good reason to make photos of kids:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parents often hold the hands of their children. Photos you make of humans holding the hands of other humans are effective. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Tilt your camera (dutch angle), and get eye contact.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One person not making eye contact<\/a>, and one person making eye contact makes a more dynamic street photograph<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHave your subject notice that you are making their photo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Don’t feel like you need to be a stealth street photography ninja. Often when your subject notices you making a photo of them, they will sometimes pose for you (on their own accord), which makes for a more fun and dynamic photo:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHands covering the face of the subject<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen you make a photo in which the face of the subject is obscured, the photo feels more surreal<\/a> and interesting to look at!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStudy the greats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In order to become a great street photographer and make great street photographs, study the greats and masters of photography<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, William Klein<\/a>. Look at how close he gets and shoots into the crowd:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAnother fun Klein photo — look at all the faces in the crowd, and how they all are opposing one another, or seem as if they will collide with one another:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nRed-Orange Photos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Make photos that have strong red-orange vibes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis color mimics the feeling of death, passion, emotion, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Street Photography 101<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re new to street photography, start here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- The Ultimate Street Photography Tutorial<\/a><\/li>
- Street Photography 101 Tutorial<\/a><\/li>
- 100 Lessons From the Masters of Street Photography<\/a><\/li>
- How to Shoot Street Photography<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMaster Street Photography<\/a><\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STARTER KIT<\/strong><\/a>: Everything You Need to Master Street Photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nNever Stop Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Also join ERIC KIM EXPERIENCE<\/a> if you want to take your street photography to the next level and conquer your fears and meet new peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStreet Photography Philosophy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- Street Photography Ideas by ERIC KIM<\/a><\/li>
- Why Street Photography?<\/a><\/li>
- The Street Photographer’s Soul<\/a><\/li>
- How to Become a Fearless Street Photographer<\/a><\/li>
- Black and White or Color for Travel Street Photography?<\/a><\/li>
- Street Photographers are Adrenaline Junkies<\/a><\/li>
- How to Master Street Photography<\/a><\/li>
- Almost Anything and Everything is Street Photography<\/a><\/li>
- Advice for Aspiring Street Photographers<\/a><\/li>
- Street Photography Sociology<\/a><\/li>
- Why There’s No Right or Wrong Way to Shoot Street Photography<\/a><\/li>
- The Street Photographer as a Soldier-Artist<\/a><\/li>
- Why Street Photography is the Best Photography<\/a><\/li>
- Street Photography is a Way of Life<\/a><\/li>
- How to Conquer Anxiety<\/a><\/li>
- Street Photography is Art with People<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Street Photography Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- Practical Street Photography Tips<\/a><\/li>
- 5 Simple Street Photography Assignments<\/a><\/li>
- Street Photography Composition Ideas<\/a><\/li>
- 10 Advanced Street Photography Tips and Techniques<\/a><\/li>
- Daredevil Photography<\/a><\/li>
- Lingering Technique: How to Work the Scene in Street Photography<\/a><\/li>
- Why Photograph People?<\/a><\/li>
- No Guilt in Street Photography<\/a><\/li>
- Street Photography is Hard.<\/a><\/li>
- Street Photography Inspiration<\/a><\/li>
- 5 Simple Tips How to Shoot Better Street Photos<\/a><\/li>
- 10 Super Simple Street Photography Tips<\/a><\/li>
- How to Shoot Head-On in Street Photography<\/a><\/li>
- The Decapitation Technique in Street Photography<\/a><\/li>
- Be Brazen in Street Photography<\/a><\/li>
- How to Shoot Better Street Photographs<\/a><\/li>
- Drive-By Technique in Street Photography<\/a><\/li>
- How to Shoot a Wedding Like a Street Photographer<\/a><\/li>
- Street Photography is 80% Risk Taking!<\/a><\/li>
- 10 Simple Street Photography Principles<\/a><\/li>
- 5 Fundamental Street Photography Principles<\/a><\/li>
- 10 Street Photography Assignment Ideas<\/a><\/li>
- How to Tell Stories in Street Photography<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStreet Photography Techniques<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- 5 Simple Street Photography Assignments<\/a><\/li>
- Why Street Photography?<\/a><\/li>
- Street Photography 101 Tutorial<\/a><\/li>