Masters of Street Photography explores the craft and creative secrets of 16 leading lights of the genre. Through probing Q&A style interviews, beautifully reproduced images, captions telling the story of each picture, and detailed technical information, the reader is given an insight into the photographers’ working practices, from their career paths and inspirations, to the
Masters of Street Photography explores the craft and creative secrets of 16 leading lights of the genre. Through probing Q&A style interviews, beautifully reproduced images, captions telling the story of each picture, and detailed technical information, the reader is given an insight into the photographers’ working practices, from their career paths and inspirations, to the equipment, techniques, tropes and tricks they employ to create their breathtaking and visionary works. The result is a book that combines visual inspiration with tried and tested “street smart” advice from leading professionals, providing everything the aspiring street photographer needs to create their own distinctive urban portfolio. Contributors include The Bragdon Brothers, Melissa Breyer, Giacomo Brunelli, Paul Burgess, Sally Davies, George Georgiou, Ash Shinya Kawaoto, Jay Maisel, Jesse Marlow, Dimitri Mellos, Rui Palha, Ed Peters, Alan Schaller, Marina Sersale, Alexey Titarenko, and Martin U Waltz.
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Nice conception for over done genre… I’ve been on a street photography bend lately, buying many books. Check my profile for other recent reviews to contrast this book with others in the genre.I think this title succeeds on several levels. Compared to other books, there is more original content in this one, mostly because the author sought out photographers other than the “usual suspects” that appear in most every street photography tome out there. This was great for me to not have to wade through photos that I have…
Beautiful & Informative I think people interested in street photography, regardless of experience level, will find this beautifully done book an invaluable addition to their library (and an indispensable tool for their own development).The book presents work by 16 different “master” photographers, in a very well organized and accessible form. One chapter is dedicated to each photographer and includes: Photos, a brief background on the artist, a Q & A section and a technical information recap that provides…