Photographer Captures New York at its ‘Worst and its Very Best’
Wandering the empty streets of New York during the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic, photographer Phil Penman captured the city at one of its lowest ebbs.
Vivian Maier Set for First Major Exhibition in New York City
70 years after she roamed the streets of the Big Apple with her camera, Vivian Maier is finally getting a major exhibition in New York City.
Alan Schaller’s Haunting Photos Explore the Isolation of the Big City
Photographer Alan Schaller has finally completed his Metropolis series; a haunting and provocative look at the isolation many feel in a big city.
Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD: Not a Perfect Lens, But Still a Good One
Tamron has built a reputation for creating some unique focal ranges. Take, for example, the 35-150mm that recently hit the market and really impressed. What might seem at first to be an odd range can end up being very useful. So the same could be expected of the 17-50mm f/4 Di II VXD, right?
Fujifilm GFX 100 II Review: Pushing Medium Format Boundaries
Fujifilm has come to dominate the medium format market and for good reason. Combining the ergonomic controls and autofocusing capabilities of its APS-C cameras with the colossal image quality from the 100-megapixel sensor has paid dividends for the company. Although Fujifilm also uses a 50-megapixel sensor, it's the latest sensors in the GFX 100 line of cameras that steal the show.
Pentax 50mm FA f/1.4 HD and Classic Review: A Tale of Two Fifties
I consider myself an ardent supporter of Ricoh/Pentax products and have always endeavored to review its cameras and lenses when many others have chosen not to. I also think that the Pentax brand has really found its niche as more of a boutique manufacturer, focusing on the classic SLR design -- a move that I think makes a ton of sense in today's waning market.
Photographer Captures Punks, The Unhoused, and The Abandoned in LA
An anonymous street photographer spent six months visiting hundreds of different areas in Los Angeles documenting raw and poignant images.
Leica M11-P Review: As Authenticated as They Come
The Leica M11 series now consists of three cameras. We have the original M11 which I very much enjoyed using on the streets of New York. Then, the M11 Monochrom was released and became an instant classic. I loved taking black-and-white images with it all over Montana. Now we have the release of the M11-P which apart from some minor cosmetic changes is largely the same as the original M11. So, why then should we get excited about such a similar camera?
The Indecisive Moment: Street Photography and AI
I’ve spent countless hours walking streets both near and far from home with My Precious in my hand and a muscle memory for it in my fingers that made it effectively part of me — an extension of my arm. My Precious is, of course, my camera.
Street Photography Series Explores the Urge to Take Photos of Strangers
A documentary series looking at street photographers has just been released with the camera being turned on shooters like Daniel Arnold and Jill Freedman.
Street Photographer Records His Own Assault and Attempted Theft
It is unfortunately not unheard of for street photographers to face attacks in public. However, German photographer Robin Schimko was able to record such an incident and speak about the experience.
On ‘Protecting Your Subjects’ in Street Photography
It’s difficult to see how anyone other than the photographer is responsible for a photograph they may take, although I’m sure there are some specific exceptions – but usually, if a photographer is not responsible for their photograph, then who should be?
Photographer’s ‘Street People’ Series Aims to Show America the Plight of the Homeless
For years, street photographer Irving Greines avoided documenting homeless people feeling that taking photos is intrusive and exploitative. Eventually, though, he felt compelled to document the growing unhoused population.
Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 Review: A Golden Pancake or a Flop-Jack?
If there was ever a focal length that the manufacturers tend to put by the wayside, it's the trusty 28mm prime lens. You see, ultra-wide lenses are dynamic and 24mm lenses are admittedly more versatile. However, the 28mm range is probably my preferred focal length for walking the streets with only one prime lens.
Street Photographer Captures Funny Moments When the Universe Lines Up
It is rare for a photo to make you laugh, but one street photographer has a distinct talent for capturing perfectly-timed humorous images that connect different elements within a frame.
Street Photographer Uses AI Face Swap to Hide His Subjects’ Identites
Street photography ethics has always been a hot potato but one photographer may have found a novel solution by using artificial intelligence (AI) to hide people's identities.
Hands-On With the Leica Q3: Is This the Perfect Street Camera?
Ask nine out of 10 influencers, and the Leica Q2 will still be on their favorites list even though it's three years old. Its timeless styling made it an instant classic, but credit goes to the venerable 28mm f/1.7 Summilux for delivering the goods. Now Leica has released its latest version, the Q3, and we got our hands on a pre-production version to try out.
Photographer’s Powerful Portraits of LA’s Notorious Skid Row
A photographer has spent the last decade documenting the people who live in Los Angeles' Skid Row -- a notorious area known for its homeless population.
6 Ethical Considerations When Doing Street Photography
I love street photography, I teach street photography, I promote street photography, I defend street photography, and want everyone to experience the fun of doing street photography!
Finding the Decisive Moment in Candid Street Photography
Much has been written about the concept of the "decisive moment", a notion popularized (posthumously, for the most part) by legendary candid photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson.
Huge Collection of Robert Frank’s Photos Valued at Nearly $3 Million
Sotheby's is presenting On the Road: Photographs by Robert Frank from the Collection of Arthur Penn on exhibition in New York ahead of a live auction on Feb. 22 at 2 P.M. Sotheby's says it's "the world's most expansive private collection of Robert Frank photographs" and the collection includes images across several decades of the late photographer's storied career.
A Street Photography Critique with Thorsten Overgaard
Street photography can speak to our souls. Taking images of common, everyday people and transforming them into art—that’s what it’s all about.
Finding Your Voice in the Non-Verbal Medium of Photography
Language is an underlying reality in our everyday world, present in our thoughts, our words, and even our haptic gestures. When interacting with someone else we are incorporating language to translate abstract thoughts into communication, communication into meaning, and meaning into understanding.
5 Things Every Budding Street Photographer Should Know Before Stepping on the Street
Steam vents, suited businesspeople, the neon glow of the night, umbrellas on windy days, stray glances through bus windows, beachgoers in a boardwalk scene, or silhouetted figures dancing in the sunlight: as photographers, we want to capture things that give life and vivacity to the subjects of the streets. We capture their spirit and do it in a visually interesting way.
Photographer Captures a Stranger’s Portrait Every Day
A photographer has headed out each day for the past seven years to capture a stranger's portrait in his diverse local community.
The Incredible Life’s Work of an Irish Street Photographer
A retrospective of an Irish street photographer's life works offers an unvarnished view of 1980s Dublin and beyond.
Want to See Some Bad Street Photos?
Want to see some bad street photographs? I’ll share them and tell you why I think they’re not good. These photographs were all made during a five-day visit to New York City between October 31 and November 4, 2022.
Photographer Captures Comedic Stray Cats on the Streets of Tokyo
Many photographers hit the streets in search of a perfect photo. But not Japanese photographer Masayuki Oki.
Funleader’s 18mm f/8 Pro CapLens Adds Focus Distance Adjustment Dial
Funleader's new CapLens 18mm f/8 0.3m-∞ Pro iterates on the brand's original 18mm f/8 CapLens by adding a focusing adjustment dial that lets photographers shoot between 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, one, and two meters in addition to infinity.
Martin Parr: Photographer of Leisure Pursuits of the Wealthy Classes
For five decades, British documentary photographer Martin Parr has shown us the world from his unique perspective but saturated with color and contrast. Most of his subjects are at leisure – relaxing, eating, or having a good time.