Master Manual Mode: Step-by-Step Camera Control Guide
Plus: The Subtle Art Of Drawing Attention In Photography & More
Jeff Tan
August 30, 2024
"If you can smell the street by looking at the photo, it’s a street photograph." — Bruce Gilden
Happy Friday, Friends,
What does a street photographer do? They walk, watch, wait, and talk, and then watch and wait some more, trying to remain confident that the unexpected, the unknown, or a secret of the known awaits just around the corner. What mysteries will you photograph this weekend?
If you haven’t heard the story of Lee Miller… well… hang on to your camera strap; things are about to get real! TAKE A LOOK →
“I don’t worry about being seen or being called out. It’s like the camera is my cloak or window into another world where I am not in harm’s way.” He continues to say that he’s attracted to the people he shoots and strongly desires to photograph those he deems peculiar, unique, individualistic, and non-conforming. His work is highly distinctive, and it shows. TAKE A LOOK →
You’ve heard it said many times: A photographer needs to understand their camera's manual mode. Yet many struggle with it. If that’s you, check out this link. TAKE A LOOK →
Photographer Sage Causie talks about imagination and how she uses it in photographic work. TAKE A LOOK →
Photography is an art. Photographers do more than press the shutter and take a photo. A lot goes into the making of a great photograph. It is crucial to learn how to draw the viewer’s attention and focus it on a specific focal point. TAKE A LOOK →
"The goal of street photography is to capture life as it happens, with all its beauty and imperfections." — Martin Parr
Monday: What is ambient lighting, and how do we use it?
– Jeff