Sep 28 2011, 08:59 AM, updated 5y ago
Street photography is a type of documentary photography that features subjects in candid situations within public places such as streets, parks, beaches, malls, political conventions, and other settings.
Street photography uses the techniques of straight photography in that it shows a pure vision of something, like holding up a mirror to society. Street photography often tends to be ironic and can be distanced from its subject matter, and often concentrates on a single human moment, caught at a decisive or poignant moment. On the other hand, much street photography takes the opposite approach and provides a very literal and extremely personal rendering of the subject matter, giving the audience a more visceral experience of walks of life they might only be passingly familiar with. In the 20th century, street photographers have provided an exemplary and detailed record of street culture in Europe and North America, and elsewhere to a somewhat lesser extent.
Source of Information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_photography
Any examples?
There's plenty of examples with a quick google image search. Here's some from the masters
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Garry Winogrand
And from KL
Che' Ahmad Azhar
and many more.
Is it legal?
It is usually not illegal, unless it is stated clearly that "No photography is allowed" or you are in some military base. Legality aside, use comment sense and respect your subjects.
Is it ethical?
Definitely not 100%. It's an argument between art and privacy. How many of the people being photographed would like their pictures to be posted in websites? But again, I think it also depends on the intentions of taking the photos and the culture of the place / country. It's something remains to be discussed.
Should you ask for permission?
If you ask for permission for the person to be photographed, it's no longer considered "street or candid photography"
What gears do I need?
Basically any camera would do though most prefer something lightweight and small as to not being weighted down by gear while staying inconspicuous.
Purpose of this thread?
To help forumers know more about street photography, to discuss about whether it is ethical or not, and to share the tips and techniques.
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This post has been edited by sniper on the roof: Sep 29 2014, 10:37 AM
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