5 Lessons Learned From a Decade of Street Photography

Street photography is a challenging genre that requires confidence, solid technique, and fast instincts. If you are new to street work and looking to improve, check out this helpful video tutorial that features an experienced street photographer discussing five important lessons he has learned after a decade of work. 

Coming to you from Samuel Streetlife, this great video tutorial discusses five important lessons for street photography. No doubt, street work is not the primary moneymaker for the majority of those who partake in the genre, but that does not mean you can't benefit from it. For people who shoot things like events or weddings, practicing street photography can help sharpen the same skills you will need for your primary work. The challenge of street photography is that it requires you to see outside the frame and anticipate when and where action will enter it, all while balancing light and composition at the same time. Of course, if you are shooting something like a wedding, you will need similar skills to capture meaningful and memorable moments, and the beauty of practicing with street work is that if you miss a shot, it is not the end of the world. Check out the video above for the full rundown. 

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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