{"id":16,"date":"2014-12-29T02:14:23","date_gmt":"2014-12-29T02:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/decisiveshot.com\/?p=16"},"modified":"2014-12-29T02:16:00","modified_gmt":"2014-12-29T02:16:00","slug":"an-introduction-to-street-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decisiveshot.com\/an-introduction-to-street-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"An Introduction To Street Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"

Street photography is a misunderstood art, it’s practiced by man but perfected by few.\u00a0 The discipline struggles to make a place for itself in the world of art because so few have excelled past the snap shot to true street photography.\u00a0 The simple task of documenting ones surroundings could be done by a well-trained monkey with access to an automatic camera.\u00a0 Telling a story with your photography, one that is interesting enough to pull your audience into your images is a true art.\u00a0 If you’d like to improve your street photography beyond documentation to a true art then check out these articles from PhotolisticLife<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Clicking the links below will take you to PhotolisticLife.com, to navigate back to DecisiveShot.com you can either hit the back button or find it under the home link on the main menu at PhotolisticLife.com.<\/p>\n

Street Photography 101 – Techniques For Avoiding Camera Shake<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Everyone has struggled with camera shake at one time or another, even the pros do.\u00a0 Whether it’s accidentally leaving your ISO to low or not watching your shutter speed camera shake is a pain in the butt.\u00a0 In the article above I talk about different methods of ensuring your images stay blur free by maintaining an adequate shutter speed using various techniques.<\/p>\n

Street Photography Intro – Increasing Your Comfort Level<\/a><\/h3>\n

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The largest hurdle for any would-be Street Photographer is the fear of photographing strangers, whether justified or not.\u00a0 In this article I talk about overcoming your fear of photographing strangers and unlocking your full potential.<\/p>\n

Street Photography – Using Framing To Isolate Your Subject<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Street Photography can be a tricky thing, if you aren’t careful your subject can get lost in the sensory stimulating scene.\u00a0 In this article I talk about a popular compositional tool, framing, and how to use it effectively as a Street Photographer.<\/p>\n

Street Photography After Dark<\/a><\/h3>\n

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In this article I talk about some low light Street Photography techniques that will get you excited about going out after dark.\u00a0 Low light Street Photography is some of the best photography out there.\u00a0 I talk about different composition tools, camera settings, and other tips to get you through the adventure of shooting after dark.<\/p>\n

Street Photography – Capturing More Meaningful Moments<\/a><\/h3>\n

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What makes great Street Photography?\u00a0 This is what I talk about in the article above, I talk about taking your photography to the next level by capturing more intimate shots of your subject.\u00a0 Getting close to your subject isn’t good enough if you’re unable to capture a meaningful moment.<\/p>\n

Improve Your Photography With The Decisive Moment<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Henri Cartier-Bresson coined the phrase Decisive Moment and in the article above I talk about what the decisive moment is and how to achieve it.\u00a0 Admittedly, the decisive moment isn’t exclusive to Street Photography but Street Photography without it is not Street Photography.<\/p>\n

Street Photography – Black and White Vs. Color<\/a><\/h3>\n

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The age-old battle….\u00a0 Black and White Vs. Color!\u00a0 Don’t worry, I don’t take a side here.\u00a0 In this article I will talk about the strengths and weaknesses of each technique and help you decide which makes the most sense for the type of subject you are shooting.<\/p>\n

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