Posts Tagged ‘People photography’

A picture can tell a thousand stories and being a street photographer is one of the most rewarding things that you could ever do.

Ever since the first camera was designed photographers have been recording our world. Each individual capturing their own different style.

Some shoot candid, some shoot with black and white some like to interact with their subject. But all are doing the same thing and that is recording our history.

It Takes Time by Imahinasyon Photography on flickr (licensed CC-BY)

Street photography involves capturing the everyday life around us, usually people, but sometimes also buildings and vehicles. It is especially popular in cities, given the large amount of subject matter available for street photography there.

When practicing street photography, it is best to get to know the areas where you are shooting, rather than visiting a different area every day. Typically the best areas are those with lots of people, for example, city centers and locations near bus and train stations work well.

Rainy Rush Hour... by 85mm.ch on flickr (licensed CC-BY)

The skills to take great portraits will depend on after having a few essential "rules" I've reduced to those portrait photography tips. Even if you're just starting out, following these pointers may help you in improving your portraits.

Portrait photography is one of the most popular forms of the art. Whether it is a picture taken in a formal studio setting or something set in a more casual scene, you will always want to capture your subject in the best possible way. However, that can be quite a challenge so here are some tips to help you improve your portrait photography skills.