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Street Photography Assignments
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Street Photography Assignments

by Valerie Jardin
September 2020
Beginner
204 pages
3h 17m
English
Rocky Nook
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ASSIGNMENT 25

Go Fishing

ASSIGNMENT

One of the most common ways to approach street photography is to find a perfect backdrop and wait for a good subject to enter the frame. This is referred to as the “fishing” approach. It doesn’t require much walking, but rather a great deal of patience. The background can be a variety of things, such as a textured wall, a storefront, a symmetrical structure, a historical landmark, or a reflective surface.

TECHNIQUE

Once you find the backdrop, start practicing with anyone who walks by. This will help you find the proper camera settings. You should also decide if it’s best to get a horizontal or vertical shot. A practice run will also determine your ideal position if you are using a prime lens, or your ideal ...

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