Forget the technical stuff, forget the papers you can study on, Street Photography is inside every photographer and it is probably the hardest workshop I have to teach.
Teaching lighting or model management is something relatively easy. I have time to explain and my students have the time to understand and follow directions step by step; it is a controlled environment and it is more focussed on what you need to know to start stepping up the ladder of photography. Teaching street photography for me is much more like trying to develop a certain feeling inside photographers, show them one way of feeling the street, and then helping them to find their own.
It is not simple at all.
I have said many times that Street Photography is a state of mind, the interest in documenting real life as it happens. This personal opinion is so deeply linked in me that it is the way I taught myself, but Fabiana helped me a lot in this. And if you think this is not as important as gear or technique I would just like to remind that when I started photographing in the streets of London with a very long lens, I was not able to bring home a single good shot because I was scared.
I was scared about what people could have thought of me, I was scared of being seen taking a photo without permissions, I was scared because I thought what my subjects would have thought, even if I knew perfectly well that I was not doing anything wrong.
This is my approach and it worked well for me: if you want to try it there will be some available places in our next workshop coming in the coming weeks!
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Beautiful!
One of my absolute favourites of yours, Carlo – the light, her wistful gaze, the perfect exposure and separation from her background…LOVELY x
Super street shot Carlo!! love it..and yes ‘street’ is a state of mind matched with an acute awareness of your surroundings
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excellent shot, love such individual style, and you’ve caught her perfectly with the low angle – I don’t shoot that much street, maybe 10-15 times a year, but I have a theme – say imaginative street fashion – or aiming to get clocked – or going to work – that way I’m focused. and I can immediately say what I’m doing if challenged
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i tried street shoots….damn scary!
but all the best for ur class.
i’l only b in UK by year end, hope 2 join u den
Cheers
WOW!!!!
I fully agree – people who ask "so how does one get so close to people" or "what kind of equipment does one shoot with" don’t realize how difficult – or easy – street photography can be and that this has nothing to do with equipment or technique. It is totally a state of mind: allowing oneself to be completely vulnerable to engage in the possibilities of exchange or interaction (and by that I don’t necessarily mean direct interaction with subjects). The key word you used is "fear" – many make it a virtue to be "sneaky" or to leave a scene undisturbed, but you can tell whether a photograph was shot with fear or simply reflects a candid moment. Again, it’s not about the fear of getting caught but being afraid to be "naked" yourself, as the photographer.
well said! exactly wot i feel
well I’d have to say that you do have the eye for beauty my friend – as seen by the woman you hang out with!
Couldn’t get rid of the second arm in the background, at the same time the scene and her certainly pull an allure together!
Have fun in the workshop – let’s work on one in the states one day!
bellissima
@carlonicora thanks for your comment on my flickr! I’ve answered there.
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@alfredogiacobbe give me some time and I will check it back!
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@carlonicora nothing more interesting than ‘you are right’
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stunning angel’ catwalk
Always impressive. The wrinkles in her dress, her hair swept to the side, the cute headphones and bag. The tones are lovely and her attitude seems to complement the angle at whicih you took this shot, too. On top of all that, your captions or thoughts always come across as honest and thorough expressions of what photography means to you. You hide nothing and share so much. It really is a love for you and not just a business. I get that, and enjoy following your passion.
"I have said many times that Street Photography is a state of mind"
beautiful light and isolation…
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you seem to think hip shooting is only for subterfuge – its also about speed, getting the right lens height quickly with a wide angle – far faster than bending down or kneeling
Uh oh Carlo, it looks someone is "trolling" your picture…
Couldn’t help noticing this discussion on my home page and I must say I couldn’t agree more with your rebuttal Carlo. I have shot with the wide angle and I’ve shot with the tele…to be honest it is all about what I want to create and the style I’m going for. If you want to shoot from the hip then by all means go for it, if you want to be "that guy" with the huge lens taking candid portraits, go for it (just don’t aim it in someone’s window!). It’s all personal. There is no right way or wrong way to shoot the street.
Daniel, before you start calling people trolls get your fucking facts right. As far as I am concerned, I offered my opinions, and Carlo answered in a civil way. You want to start calling names, then send me an email and voice your shit. Or you continue trying being a hero and continue sucking ass here.
You’re in no position to offer a credible opinion on street photography, so I suggest you shut the fuck up.
Apologies to Carlo, as it is his stream, but wankers like Daniel deserve it.
of course an incredible beautiful woman but captured well, right moment, angle and light is perfect. Well done!