Finding Your Voice: 7 Tips for Authentic Street Photography 

Shooting street photography can be a rewarding experience, but it’s important to find your own voice and style. This fantastic video tutorial offers seven tips sure to help you improve. 

Coming to you from Peter Forsgård, this insightful video explores seven tips for capturing raw and authentic street photographs. Forsgård emphasizes the importance of spontaneity and intuition, encouraging you to shoot from the gut and embrace imperfections. He believes that by letting go of strict rules and conventions, you can tap into a more genuine and personal style of photography. This approach, Forsgård argues, can lead to more compelling and memorable images that reflect your unique perspective. 

Forsgård also encourages experimentation with different formats and gear, suggesting that using simple or unconventional equipment can free you from technical constraints and help you focus on the essence of your subject. He even suggests trying film or a Lomo camera to explore different aesthetics. Forsgård believes that by venturing outside your comfort zone, you can discover new creative possibilities and develop a style that truly represents your vision. 

One of the key takeaways from Forsgård’s video is the importance of embracing authenticity in your street photography. He advises against manipulating the environment or trying to create overly polished images. Instead, he encourages you to capture the reality of the streets as you see them, including imperfections and unexpected elements. This raw and unfiltered approach, Forsgård suggests, can result in more powerful and honest photographs that resonate with viewers on a deeper level. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Forsgård. 
 

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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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