With both training and preparation, a street photographer needs to make rapid decisions; there may only be a fraction of a second to immortalize a moment in time that has never happened before and will never happen again. This is where Street Photography: Creative Vision Behind the Lens comes in. Follow Valérie Jardin on an
With both training and preparation, a street photographer needs to make rapid decisions; there may only be a fraction of a second to immortalize a moment in time that has never happened before and will never happen again. This is where Street Photography: Creative Vision Behind the Lens comes in.
Follow Valérie Jardin on an inspiring photo walk around the world. After an overview of the practical and technical aspects of street photography, Valérie takes you along on a personal photographic journey as she hits the streets of her favorite urban haunts. She shows you the art of storytelling through her photographs, from envisioning the image to actually capturing it in the camera. Learn about the technical and compositional choices she makes and the thought process that spurred the click of the shutter.
Perfect for both the new photographer excited to capture the world around them and for the experienced street photographer wishing to improve their techniques and images, Street Photography requires no special equipment, just a passion for seeing and capturing the extraordinary in the ordinary.
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Great book from a great teacher! I highly recommend this book! Iâve taken several of Valerieâs Street photography workshops over the last three years. Sheâs a superb teacher who brings her love of the genre to life for each of the participants. Her workshops are just outstanding experiences and provided me with lots of learning on the streets.In this book, Valerie brings that same spirit and energy to her writing. She writes clearly and provides a comprehensive sweep across all aspects of street photography. Her…
Good for beginners, except… Valerie seems like a very good communicator and offered sound advice for those starting out with Street Photography. I’m sure her workshops offer a good experience.The only problem is that her own photos, used as examples in the book, are uninspiring and generally mediocre as street photos. One would be better off looking at masters of the genre for inspiration.
The Decisive Moment The first part of the book is an overview of methods used in street photography. She discusses her approach to street photography, which is good since I have no idea what I’m doing in that regard. There are some standard photo techniques, a bit about legal issues, and some assignments to try out. This is all good stuff, and it got me hungry for more. There were some great pointers about street photography, and the assignments gave me ideas on how to start. And then there is the second part of…