9. Hitting the Streets

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The art of candid photography

One of the things that attracts so many photographers to the Fujifilm X100S is its amazing form factor. Its retro look, tactile buttons and functions, and ability to shoot quickly in difficult situations make it a perfect tool for street photography.

Candid photography, in its rawest form, is a way of shooting a subject who is unaware that a photograph is even being taken. Of course, candid photography does not have to take place on the street, much like street photography does not have to be candid. Many excellent street photographers tell their stories ...

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