Tag: Street Photography

Left Brain and Right Brain Photography Styles: Is there such a thing?

Ed Lara reflects on differing photographic styles, suggesting wildlife and aviation photography demand left-brain precision, while street photography embraces right-brain intuition and creativity, promoting a balanced artistic approach.

Panoramic street photography at dusk: The Sirui Saturn 35mm full-frame anamorphic lens

A 35mm Sirui Saturn full-frame anamorphic lens turned out to be the perfect means of documenting the urban landscape of the Southern California city in which the author lives, via a series of panoramic images shot at dusk.

Viltrox launches the Chip 28mm f/4.5 fixed-aperture, autofocus lens for L-Mount

The Viltrox Chip 28mm f/4.5 is a fixed aperture, autofocus pancake lens for L-Mount. It is remarkably small and light weight, and now holds the record for the tiniest full-frame, autofocus L-Mount lens on the market.

Is 50mm the world’s most boring focal length? Not if you shoot with this lens…

Shooting with a 50mm lens offers a familiar perspective, most closely resembling that of the human eye. But this popular focal length sometimes offers only a limited context. This is where the wider field of view of an anamorphic version opens up additional creative opportunities.

The monochrome madness of Paul Reid, master shooter

Paul Reid, an award-winning British photographer, has chosen to focus exclusively on black and white photography, particularly emphasizing street portraits, shot on Leica Monochrom cameras.

Ricoh GR Series: The ultimate street photography camera?

The Ricoh GR series, renowned for its portability and image quality, remains the top choice for street photographers, blending discreet design with high-performance features essential for candid photography.

Street Photography After Darke: An interview with the editor of Klick magazine

Defining street photography can be tricky. In this article, the editor of Klick magazine shares his perspective on what makes for a good street photograph.

Introducing Edward Matthews: The photographer who went to war and found his destiny

After learning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in February 2022, the photographer, Edwards Matthews, took a decision that would shape his life forever. He went to war.

Leica Q3 43: Narrower field of view is a boon for some street photographers

Leica's Q3 43 offers a new tool for street photographers. The narrower 43mm optic is a welcome change for those of us who like the Q-series but prefer a little more distance from the subject…

Street Photography: Diptychs — three for the price of two

Historically, a diptych was a hinged, two-panel artwork. In modern usage, it can be a related pair of paintings or, even more relevant to us, street photographs.

Street Photography: Two for the price of one

Capturing images of people going about their daily lives is the bread and butter of street photography. The author argues that photographs of two people are much more informative than shots of individuals.

Street Photography: An excursion into P.U.L.P. Fiction (Parody Using Leica Photos)

Ever wondered whether your neighbour is an alien invader in human form? This secret organization uses street photography to discover the grim truth. Read all about it!