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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 56

Using Signage

ASSIGNMENT

Signage, just like a bright color, will draw the eyes of the viewer. Even if it’s written in a foreign language, we are wired to want to read the text. In order for signage to work in street photography, it must be part of the story.

TECHNIQUE

There are several ways to approach this assignment. The two most common are from a travel photography standpoint or as a connection between subject and signage.

If you are traveling, any signage in the local language will add a cultural flair and context to your photographs. It is important to include the whole word or none of it. Hence the importance of quickly scanning the edges of your frame before you press the shutter. A simple step back can make the difference ...

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