2. What is Street
Photography
Street photography is a image which is captured
on the street, creating a natural feel. It
documents a public place and aspects within a
photo creates a street photograph by the natural
activities and events what are happening in it.
You don't need to prepare for taking a street
photograph as the unplanned effect is what
makes the image. A image will capture, explore
or question the relationship between individuals
and their surroundings.
A decisive moment is popular in street
photography as it creates a good visual image to
look at. It is all about capturing the right moment
at the right time. For example if someone if
jumping the decisive moment would be them up
in the air, this adds to the photo. A moment
before or after this may not have the same effect.
3. The Do’s an Don’ts
There are many ethical, moral and legal do's and don'ts what you need
to consider whilst doing street photography. There are a range of do's
such as:
• Smile, this helps as you come across as polite and it relaxes people.
• Be respectful, they are allowing you too take a picture so you
shouldn’t take advantage as this may come across rude or
disrespectful.
• Ask for permission, a majority of people will allow you to take photos
but its nice to check.
and the don'ts:
• Don't take pictures of children without permission.
• Security operations, this may cause you issues.
• Don't go right up close to peoples faces if they don't want you too.
• Take photos of people when they have already said they don't want
you too.
4. Ethical Considerations
Taking pictures of certain people may offend them so you
need to consider if taking that picture will actually benefit
them and is it really needed. An example of this is
homeless people, they probably wouldn't want you to take
a picture of them for no reason unless it was benefitting
them. Or maybe someone from a different culture for
example a Muslim standing outside a off license, taking a
photo of that isn't illegal but out of respect you probably
shouldn't.
5. Rui Palha
This is a photo taken
by Rui Palha. I like the
photo as it is such a
simple photo but so
effective. I like the
comparison of the dark
tones and light tones
making it portray
emotions. The feelings
the image gives me
are empty and lonely. It
works well as it almost
tells a story and the
photo itself gives of a
natural feel.
6. Rui Palha
The photographer..
Rui Palha has been interested in photography since the
age of 14 and since 2001 and now is devoted to street
photography. He always takes black and white images
making sure his photos are full of soul and inspiration.
When taking photos he always look for the moment but
feels he hasn't captured it yet but will try forever.
7. My Photos
This image was taken
when I was at Carnaby
street. I thought it would
create a good image due
to the colour aspects and
surroundings behind the
visual point. I used
Photoshop to manipulate
the image by changing
the colour of the
background to black and
white to make the
purpose of the image
stand out. I also changed
the brightness to make it
more visually appealing.
8. My Photos
This image I also took in Trafalgar
square. I like the angle of the photo as
I took it from below and the sky in the
background creates a natural feel. The
quality of the image is not great but the
brightness brings out the aspects
within the picture.
This photograph is of a water fountain
which I took in Trafalgar square. This is
one of my favourite images which I took
as I think it creates a visually appealing
image. The lighting in the photo makes
it clear and defines aspects of it making
it high quality with a professional feel
producing hard light.
9. My Photos
Both these images I got the inspiration from
Rui Palha. I tried to create a similar style but
changed certain aspects by making colour
exist in the image. I kept the underground
red and blue to make it the visual point and
give the picture more of a meaning.
This image is also similar to Rui Palha work.
The original photo is not very good but
using Photoshop to manipulate the colours
and brightness brings more to the image. I
think the crowded atmosphere makes the
image as it represents London.
10. My Photos
This image I took was of a street
entertainer which captures a natural shot.
The image has quite a lot of negative space
with in but this makes the focus point more
defining. The image was captured at the
right moment as it doesn’t look posed but
still an average photo.
This photo represents London. It is quite a
fun and quirky image capturing the subject
matter and the area around it. I think it
would have been a better image if there
was more people around to demonstrate a
better atmosphere. I like the lighting of the
image as it shows clear detail.
11. My Photos
I took this image in Trafalgar
square of Bollywood dancers. It
sort of represents a decisive
moment as they are all doing a
certain move and if I captured it
before or after it wouldn’t have
the same affect. I like this
picture because of the contrast
between the black and white
background and the colour
elements. The image
demonstrates hard light as the
sun produces shadows within
the image. I used Photoshop to
edit the background to black
and white and change the
brightness so it stands out as
much as the dancers.
12. My Photos
This image is quite simple but still quite a lot
going on. I took it looking up which makes it
an odd angle. If it was straight on I think it
would have been a better picture as you
would have created more of a background. I
changed the background black and white
keeping the lamppost the same colour.
I think this image is visually appealing due
to the contrast and brightness as it brings
out the detail in the image. The contrast
between the black and white background
and the blue water makes it have a
professional feel.
