Street Photography
Street photography is a term that is used to describe photography that covers chance encounters and random accidents. This is normally done in a public space but not necessarily a street.
“To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” –Elliott Erwitt
“I love the people I photograph. I mean, they're my friends. I’ve never met most of them or I don’t know them at all, yet through my images I live with them.” –Bruce Gilden
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- Create a new weebly page called ' Street Photography'.
- Choose one of the following photographers:
- Joel Meyerowitz
- Vivian Maier
- Bruce Gilden
- Martin Parr
- Trente Parke
- Write a brief introduction to the photographer you have chosen in your own words. Where are they from? When did they produce most of their work? If you can include something interesting about why they do what they do (You may need to read an interview with them).
- Upload and analyse two of their images using the help sheet.
Task 3
- Take photos in and around school using the same techniques as Bruce Gilden.
- Try different methods such as waiting for people to walk into shot and moving your self into a position to get the best shot.
Task 2
- Upload your own photographs and answer the following questions.
- What did you learn from doing this?
- What did you find difficult?
- Do you think it is ethical to take photographs of people without permission?
- and evaluate your favourite ones.