Street photography traditionally involved taking candid photos of people in public spaces. Through their street photos, photographers such as Diane Arbus and Garry Winogrand helped to change the face of documentary photography and helped to bring taboo subjects into the mainstream.
Now, in the age of blogging and social media, a whole new generation of street photography has emerged. Photographers and creators are making a name for themselves through their blogs and Instagram accounts with their photos of urban centres, street fashion, people, and architecture.
Give it a try! Whether you prefer to capture the candid interactions between people on the street, or frame up interesting leading lines from skyscrapers, grab your camera and hit the streets! Discover a new way to shoot. Maybe you’ll be the next photographer to evolve the art of street photography.
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