Kai from DigitalRev describes the 8 things that you’re likely to encounter as a street photographer and gives his advice on how to handle them. The tongue-in-cheek video is definitely entertaining but he makes a lot of points that are worth discussion. Hit the jump for the full video and our analysis.
Inspiration
Costa Manos Street Photography Workshop Day 5
We spent the morning of day 5 putting together the class pictures for the final slide show to be presented later in the day. Each instructor at the Magnum Days workshop was showing a slideshow of the work from their class and we were excited to see what other students were up to! Hit the jump for more.
Costa Manos Workshop Day 4
Day 4 of the Costa Manos Workshop at Magnum Days in Provincetown started with a short review and critique of the previous day’s shots and continued with more shooting in the afternoon. Costa was excited to see everyone’s work and shared his knowledge converationally while viewing the pics. More details after the jump.
Costa Manos Workshop Day 3
Day 3 of the Costa Manos Workshop started with a review and critique of images shot the previous day. Costa continues to inspire each of us in the workshop with invaluable insight into what makes a good photograph. Hit the jump to see some of Costa’s comments.
Eric Kim Interviews Karl Edwards
Eric Kim and I are both attending the Magnum Days workshops in Provincetown. We were out shooting in the early morning yesterday and he pulled out his camera and started to interview me on Commercial Street. Hit the jump for the full video.
Costa Manos Street Photography Workshop Day 2
Day 2 of the Costa Manos Street Photography Workshop began with a critique of the shots taken on day 1. I submitted 8 shots and got 1 and got one that Costa liked. Hit the jump for Costa’s critique and lessons from Day 2.
Costa Manos Street Photography Workshop Day 1
I’m attending the Costa Manos street photography workshop that is being presented as part of Magnum Days 2014 at The Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, MA. It’s only Day 1 but already a ton of wisdom and fresh ideas have been presented by Costa. Hit the jump for my impressions of Day 1.
On Editing And The Process Of Choosing Your Best Photos
Editing is one of the most important aspects of any street photographer’s work. Knowing why one photograph works while another fails is subjective but essential. Michael Ernest Sweet got Joel Meyerowitz and 12 other photographers to pick their very best images and discuss why they were chosen and the results are not what you might expect. Hit the jump for more.
Finding Inspiration
Street photography is a creative pursuit but street photographers are often at the mercy of the whims of the world they record. It’s easy to feel helpless in the face of the randomness and uncertainty of shooting on the street. Joel Sorge talks about finding inspiration in the face of negative influences and rising to the challenge of creativity. Full video after the break.
Eric Kim Talks About Street Photography
International street photographer and social media star Eric Kim sits down for a quick video interview where he talks about fear, photography books and why he takes pictures in the first place. He’s one of the nicest guys you’ll meet and his unbridled passion and dedication have contributed greatly to the popularity of street photography in recent the years. Hit the jump to check out the video.