Street photography has become a popular thing for people who want to try their hands at capturing random moments. While some can easily jump head first into street photography, others require additional guidance and tips to get their courage to venture out and take some shots.
Photographer Valerie Jardin, who was born in France, talked to Digital Trends about the tips and tricks in street photography that could make or break a hobby or career. In a no-holds bar interview, Jardin encourages amateurs to cautiously but openly try out street photography. For beginners, Jobs & Hire previously carried an article about photography techniques for those who are thinking about taking it up as a hobby.
Street photography could be a dangerous hobby especially for those who are not always aware of their surroundings. People who want to take up street photography must learn how to be alert at all times in order to prevent injuries and incidents. Jardin said future street photographers should also learn how to get passed the fear of taking pictures of strange people and places.
In street photography, people should always learn how to respect others boundaries. Jardin said try not to take pictures of people experiencing some sort of crisis. Keep in mind that street photography sometimes means you have to get into other people's personal space, so you should be aware of that and respect it.
The possibilities in street photography are limitless, so photographers have a lot of subjects and stages to work on. Fstoppers reported that using a long lens when taking pictures on a busy street would help with focusing on the subject. A wider lens for street photography is useful if the goal is to make a subject stand out on its own.
Do you have a special technique that others will find useful when doing street photography? Share your own tips and tricks about street photography in the comment section below.
