Getting Started in Street Photography

During his 20 years "shooting street," Bill Birnbaum has been photographing strangers on the streets of North America, South America, Europe and New Zealand. In this book, he offers the reader the benefit of his extensive experience.

In "Getting Started in Street Photography," you will learn
What kind of camera is best for shooting street?
Choosing your lens which is best for street photography?
The most appropriate camera settings for shooting street
How about a smart phone for street photography? pluses and minuses
Pre-focusing (or zone focusing) to gain speed
Color vs. black and white considerations in choosing
How to overcome fear of photographing strangers by employing the technique of "farming" rather than "hunting."
Strolling around the streets moving within a fast-paced crowd
Remaining inconspicuous when photographing strangers dos and don'ts
Techniques for "shooting from the hip" when walking, standing, sitting
What to look for in your subject composition and timing
Shooting street with a companion yes or no pluses and minuses
A shot in the dark shooting at night shooting indoors
Shooting street when traveling shooting events other cultures
Why you should shoot in horizontal, rather than vertical, format
About ethics and the law what you'll especially want to avoid
Avoiding each of the three ways in which a street shot can "fail"

"Getting Started in Street Photography" also offers
A list of 19 tips for shooting better street photographs
63 of Bill Birnbaum's street shots, each illustrating one or more key points
Numerous links to related websites, blogs, photo forums, photo software and other information sources

Here's 20 years worth of street photography know-how for the price of a single book. If you're looking for how-to info on street photography, this is the book for you.

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