Some people wonder what some of the unwritten photographic rules are, and ultimately what makes a great photograph. Those who do not practice photography, haven’t been trained in the medium, and don’t know the history of photography often have questions as to why a photograph is famous, or often assume that by using the rule […]
Baltimore Riots: Photojournalists Beaten by Rioters
As the Baltimore riots rage on, some photojournalists are being assaulted while trying to document what’s happening on the ground. Baltimore Sun photographer Christopher Assaf, USA Today was attacked while shooting when he was tripped and repeatedly punched in the back of the head before the Baltimore police found him lying in the street. The […]
The Silence of the Shutter: Censoring Street Photographers
There is a dangerous trend happening in the United States today; street photographers are being harassed by law enforcement, citizens, and state governments to stop taking pictures in public places. This is becoming a setback to our freedom of speech and press, and appears to be a new form of censorship. The first instance was […]
10 Tips How to Shoot Street Photography
Street photography can take photographers out of their comfort zones. The idea of wandering the streets and getting in someone’s personal space to take a picture can feel obtrusive and awkward. So how do you overcome the fear of street photography? I often wondered how I was able to overcome my own fear of shooting […]