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May 05 2015

Master Profiles: Helen Levitt

Portrait of Helen Levitt
Helen Levitt / © Estate of Helen Levitt

* “Master Profiles” is a series profiling all the great photographers of uncontrolled life. Unlike the rest of the blog, I’m doing these in a straight profile format to make it easy for quick access to facts, quotes and knowledge on all the masters. I’ll also group them together here every time I add a new one.

Profile:

Helen Levitt (1913-2009)

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Written by f.d. walker · Categorized: Files, History, Master Profiles, Master Shooters, Shooter Files Series, Street Photography

May 03 2015

City Street Profiles:
A Street Photography Guide to
Kolkata, India

Kolkata, India
Kolkata, India 2014

*City Street Profiles is a series of guides on shooting Street Photography in cities across the world. One of the biggest things I found lacking on the internet was Street Photography info for specific cities so you can be ready to shoot when traveling to a new city. Find the best spots to shoot, what to capture, safety concerns, street tips, and more for cities around the world.  (I have personally shot Street Photography in every city that I create a guide for)

Kolkata

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Written by f.d. walker · Categorized: City Street Guides, Featured File, Files, Guides, Shooter Files Series, Street Photography, Travel, Travel Photography

May 02 2015

Why Technology is Overrated in Photography

"Cell Phone Booth"   |   Saint-Petersburg, Russia
“Cell Phone Booth” | Saint-Petersburg, Russia

Technology vs Photography

One of the biggest problems with photography today is that people worry about technology instead of how to make a good photo.

Let me make it clear, I’m not someone who thinks all technology is bad. There is definitely more ability in photography today because of technology. Things can be done that would never have been dreamt of in the past.

The problem isn’t in technology itself, but in its effect on manufacturers and the photographers themselves.

The Negative Effect of Technology

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Written by f.d. walker · Categorized: Files, Gear, Street Philosophy, Street Photography, Technology, Tips

Apr 30 2015

Master Profiles: Robert Frank

Robert Frank / © Jerry de Wilde
Robert Frank / © Jerry de Wilde

* “Master Profiles” is a series profiling all the great photographers of uncontrolled life. Unlike the rest of the blog, I’m doing these in a straight profile format to make it easy for quick access to facts, quotes and knowledge on all the masters. I’ll also group them together here every time I add a new one.

Profile:

Robert Frank (1924-present)

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Written by f.d. walker · Categorized: Files, History, Master Profiles, Master Shooters, Shooter Files Series, Street Photography

Apr 28 2015

Quotes for the Streets: Andy Warhol’s Lesson – Don’t Worry, Make Art

Andy Warhol | "Self-Portrait with Skull" © Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol | “Self-Portrait with Skull” © Andy Warhol

“Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.”

― Andy Warhol

This quote might be one of the most important lessons to success in photography.

What it doesn’t mean?

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Written by f.d. walker · Categorized: Files, Inspiration, Quotes, Quotes for the Streets, Shooter Files Series, Street Philosophy, Street Photography, Tips

Apr 26 2015

Master Profiles: Henri Cartier-Bresson

Henri Cartier-Bresson / ©Ara Guler
Henri Cartier-Bresson / ©Ara Guler

* “Master Profiles” is a series profiling all the great photographers of uncontrolled life. Unlike the rest of the blog, I’m doing these in a straight profile format to make it easy for quick access to facts, quotes and knowledge on all the masters. I’ll also group them together here every time I add a new one.

Profile:

Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004)

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Written by f.d. walker · Categorized: Files, History, Master Profiles, Master Shooters, Shooter Files Series, Street Photography

Apr 25 2015

How To Not Look Suspicious When Shooting Street Photography

Would the Invisible Man be the best Street Photographer ever? | Buenos Aires, Argentina
Would the Invisible Man be the best Street Photographer ever? | Buenos Aires, Argentina

Invisible or Suspicious?

Wanting to be invisible on the streets is something you hear a lot about in Street Photography. Unfortunately, I don’t see this super power becoming available anytime soon. In reality, attempting invisibility only makes you more visible.

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Apr 24 2015

A Day in the Streets: Portland

Lady in Red: Don't challenge her to a race

“A Day in the Streets” will be a recurring series following a regular day shooting the streets in different cities around the world during my travels. The focus of this is to show a normal, average day of street photography, so the photos will reflect that. 99% of your shots won’t be great so hopefully this will give a real representation of day-to-day shooting street photography in the city. Comment below if you find this series interesting or beneficial to you at all, or if you have any ideas to add to it!

Portland, Oregon, USA

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Written by f.d. walker · Categorized: A Day in the Streets, Files, Shooter Files Series, Street Photography, Travel

Apr 22 2015

What is Street Photography? : The Undefined Definition of Street Photography

shooter files street-11
Miami, Florida

I photograph to find out what something will look like photographed. – Garry Winogrand

What is Street Photography?

The meaning of the term Street Photography has become a debated topic and you can find personal definitions all over the internet. So since this is a Street Photography blog, here’s mine.

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Written by f.d. walker · Categorized: Files, Street Philosophy, Street Photography

Mar 20 2015

First Post: Why Are Those 2 Words Intimidating?

Tokyo, Japan   2014
Tokyo, Japan 2014

I’m going to stop putting things off, starting tomorrow! – Sam Levenson

First Post.

Funny enough, those 2 words are a little intimidating.

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Written by f.d. walker · Categorized: Day to Day, Files, Street Photography

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