Assignment 3 Street

PhotographyEmma Veness

What Is Street Photography?

What is street photography?

Street photography is a image of life in the city. The images could be posed or natural depending on what looks better in the situation. Street photography has an urban feel and are spontaneous shots.

What is the 'decisive moment'?

Decisive moment is where an image is captured at exactly the right time to tell a story. If the photo wasn't taken at that exact moment the photo wouldn't have as great effect.

What do you think the ethical considerations for street photography are?

I think the ethical considerations in street photography are to have respect for the people in the shot and not to offend anyone. To have permission when photography children. 

What Is Street Photography?

Do’s and Don’t’s?

Do always carry your camera with you to capture precise moments.

Do go for it and be confident with your camera

Do ask permission for some people as they might not want their photo taken

Don’t look scary and be friendly to people

Don’t take photos of children

Don’t leave your equipment anywhere, keep it safe

Don’t hold back

 

ERIC KIM: Street Photographer

Who is Eric Kim?

Eric Kim is an international photographer. His quote ‘shoot with a smile, and from the heart’. I really like Eric’s street photography as he has a different style and approach to the style his images are individual and eye catching. I like Eric Kim’s work because they are fun and quirky. His photos are different to most street photographers out there as he doesn't mind taking risks and taking chances.

Here are some of his street photography images:

My Photos

Here is an image I took in Trafalgar square (National Gallery). I took this photo on a wide angle lens which give the photo an edgy effect due to all the positioning of the buildings. To edit this image I used Photoshop and changed the contrast and brightness. I then highlighted the sky area and made more vibrant so the image had more colour to it. What I like about this photo is the angle, it looks like the buildings have been randomly placed there but its just how I have taken the photo.

My Photos

I took this photo on Carnaby Street, I edited this photo on Photoshop which abled me to select certain areas of the photograph and make them brighter, darker, change the colour or contrast. To edit this image I selected the sky and made more vibrant as I wanted the photo be bright and colourful, I then selected the different coloured shops and made them brighter. What I like about this image is the bright colours all blending together and the fact you can see ‘Carnaby Street’. What I dislike about this photo is how most of the Carnaby Street sign has been cut off.

My Photos

I think this image represents street photography well as it has captured real life. Like the others this image was edited on Photoshop by changing the colour to black and white and alternating the contrast and brightness, by doing this the photo becomes more effective. What I like about this photo the quick capture of peoples life. Some people standing and some people rushing through London. If I could change anything it would be to use more of a straight angle as it is a bit unbalanced.

My Photos

Like the previous photo I edited it by making it black and white. This image was taken at Carnaby Street, I like the contrast of light and dark shadows. I think there are elements of composition in this image as there is shops on the left and right and then in the middle people walking through with the union jack Carnaby Street sign.

More Of My Photos

More Of My Photos

Evaluation Overall I am very happy with my final, edited street photography

images. I think I have a wide range of different types of photos from black and white serious photos that capture the street life essence to bright, fun and colourful photos.

I think this assignments has helped me learn different techniques in street photography, it has also made me more interested in the topic.