Look, up in the sky! It’s a photo contest! No, it’s a book! Actually it’s both. Street Photography 2015 is a new contest where winners get published in an upcoming book. Entry fee is $35 for 5 images and the contest closes on August 11, 2015. Hit the jump for more information.
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Freedom Of Panorama And The Future Of Street Photography In The EU
Freedom of Panorama gives photographers the right to take pictures in public spaces, even if you incidentally capture copyrighted works, from Chicago’s Cloud Gate (think mirror bean) to images on t-shirts and billboards. On July 9, the EU may vote to abolish it and force street photographers to seek permission from copyright holders for virtually every element in the frame. Hit the jump for more info.
Ricoh GR II – Underwhelming Update To A Great Little Shooter
The Ricoh GR is one of the all time great compact cameras for street photography with it’s stealthy operation and amazing lens. But time marches forward and the all new Ricoh GR II has been announced. And it’s pretty much the exact same camera as the original GR but they’ve added Wi-Fi. Cue the marching band! Hit the jump for more info.
30 Amazing Street Photographs Featuring Dogs
The definition of street photography is varies widely but most people would agree that it involves candid shots taken in public places. But nobody said it had to include people! Here’s 30 amazing street photographs featuring dogs that show man’s best friend in the best possible light. Hit the jump for all the pics!
OBSERVE Collective Under Construction Shortlist Announced
The OBSERVE Collective Under Construction street photography contest shortlist has been announced and the list contains some truly excellent work from some of the brightest minds in street photography. All images in the shortlist will be exhibited alongside the OBSERVE show in Germany and the 3 winning images will share €1000 in prize money. Hit the jump for more information.
Interview: Eric Kim On Life, Happiness And Street Photography
He’s only 27 years old, but Eric Kim has already established a reputation as one of the most influential street photographers in the world. His blog is one of the most popular photography websites on the net and his popular street photography workshops bring the elusive art to people from all walks of life. I sat down with Eric to talk about where he’s been, where he’s going and street photography in general. Hit the jump for the interview.
10 Reasons I Switched From Film Back To Digital Photography
Remember? When I swore off digital photography and said I was only going to shoot film from now on? It turns out that there were things I took for granted with digital photography that I just couldn’t live without. Hit the jump to find out what made me decide to go back to digital after all!
Video: Eric Kim Ambush Interviewed Me Last Night!
You know how it goes… you’re talking to Eric Kim when all of a sudden he clicks a button and says “What’s up streettogs? It’s Eric Kim from the Eric Kim street photography blog…” and you realize you’re being interviewed! We ended up chatting for about an hour about all kinds of things street photography and Eric posted the video on his YouTube channel this morning. Hit the jump to catch the whole conversation.
Flickr Find: Toronto 1 By Gustav Gräll
Splashes of vibrant red draw your eye across the scene as a boy on a leash leads his father on a chase to capture an unimpressed seagull. A simple moment filled with dynamic energy and humor photographed near the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada. Hit the jump for more.
Street Zen: A Conversation With Street Photographer Rinzi Ruiz
He’s one of the most prolific street photographers working today and his trademark black and white style is instantly recognizable. Rinzi Ruiz makes the streets of downtown Los Angeles his canvas as he elevates the ordinary moments of passers-by into monuments of style and grace. I sat down with Rinzi to discuss his photographic journey and what it means to be a street photographer. Hit the jump for the full interview!