Reading Time: 4 minutes Roaming central London, the Indian photographer creates spontaneous portraits of the curious characters that populated the city when he first moved there When the Indian photographer Sunil Gupta arrived in London in the early 1980s to study at the Royal College of Art, he hit the streets with his camera in… Continue reading Sunil Gupta collects his archive of London’s street passers-by in the 1980s in a new book
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Dominik Schulze Reminds Us of Why We Love Street Photography
“This photo almost wasn’t taken at all,” the photographer Dominik Schulze tells me. Three years ago, he was on his way home to Dresden, Germany, after a trip to Hamburg, when two young women entered his six-seater train compartment in Berlin. They’d picked up some food, and after they ate, they rested sleepily in each… Continue reading Dominik Schulze Reminds Us of Why We Love Street Photography
How Two Women Think Street Photography Will Evolve
Street photography has grown in popularity in recent years. As cameras became more accessible and social media became integrated into our daily lives, more people fancied trying their hand at photography. Street photography, although difficult in practice, is extremely easy to access. Once you have a camera, you only need to step onto the street… Continue reading How Two Women Think Street Photography Will Evolve
Photographer Boyd Hagen Writes a Love Letter to the Sony RX1R II
I never held a camera in my hand until my second year of college. After trying on four or five majors, none of which fit, I stumbled into journalism. Here I could use my natural curiosity to some advantage. Then, I discovered photojournalism, which was even better—my first drafts of stories were always OK, but… Continue reading Photographer Boyd Hagen Writes a Love Letter to the Sony RX1R II
The Most Unique Lens? Leica 16-18-21mm Tri-Elmar F4 Review
Wide angle lenses tend to be built with specificity in mind. They are rarely designed to be your main workhorse. When it comes to Leica brand lenses for M-mount, there aren’t many options for super wide-angle options. The Leica 16-18-21mm Tri-Elmar f4 lens offers three wide focal lengths in one compact design. You can compose… Continue reading The Most Unique Lens? Leica 16-18-21mm Tri-Elmar F4 Review
The Ultimate Guide to Street Photography (2021)
The post The Ultimate Guide to Street Photography (2021) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by James Maher. In this article, I’m going to explain everything you could ever want to know about street photography, including: The best cameras and lenses for shooting on the streets How to overcome fear when taking… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Street Photography (2021)
Laurence Bouchard Finds Magic and Whimsy in City Life
“Fatherhood has shaped my perspective,” the Tokyo-based photographer Laurence Bouchard tells me. “Having a daughter has changed the kind of places I visit, and without a doubt, I’ve found some very cool locations that I would never have been to otherwise. My wife usually works on Sundays, so I make a deal with my daughter:… Continue reading Laurence Bouchard Finds Magic and Whimsy in City Life
Wonderful Darkroom Vibes! Leica 50mm F1.4 Summilux Lens Review
Is there a more universal focal length than 50mm? I love being able to throw a 50mm lens onto my camera because I can use it for almost everything. When I first started photographing in the digital age, it’s the only focal length I owned for several years. It also seems to be one of… Continue reading Wonderful Darkroom Vibes! Leica 50mm F1.4 Summilux Lens Review
The Forgotten Ones
A few children interacting, and passing their toys to one another through their balconies, Mumbai, 2015. Photograph/Abeer Khan Abeer Khan evocatively depicts the invisible, intimate day-to-day moments around us. Nilofer Khan speaks to her about her experiences. Mumbai is considered to be a fast-paced, exhilarating, idyllic, or even a romantic city. The rising concrete facades,… Continue reading The Forgotten Ones
How to Shoot Beautiful Street Photography With a Leica 28mm Lens
The 28mm lens is a classic focal length for many photographers. It’s true that the 35mm and 50mm lenses tend to see more spotlight and are romanticized more often. But the 28mm lens embodies the truth that if your photos aren’t good enough, then you’re not close enough. If you’re shooting street photography, one of… Continue reading How to Shoot Beautiful Street Photography With a Leica 28mm Lens