Street Photography: Pocket Guide

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Camera Setup, Shooting Approaches and Techniques, Street Portraits, Projects, and More

By Brian Lloyd Duckett

Series: Pocket Guide

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Street Photography: Pocket Guide by Brian Lloyd Duckett is an essential quick reference designed to help you master the fundamentals of street photography. This ultra-portable guide covers key topics such as the three main approaches to street photography, camera setup, developing the right mindset, effective shooting techniques, and finding ideal locations. It also explores the art of creating successful street portraits and the value of shooting projects, making it perfect for photographers looking to capture compelling images on the streets.
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Format: Spiral bound

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Quickly learn the street photography fundamentals you need to know so you can capture great photos!

Designed to help you conquer the philosophy and fundamental techniques of street photography, this handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out on the streets. Follow along with documentary and street photographer Brian Lloyd Duckett, and you will:

Learn the three main approaches to street photography
Set up your camera for street photography
Develop a "street mindset" and build your confidence
Use the most effective shooting techniques
Find ideal locations for your photography
Understand what it takes to make a successful street portrait
Learn about the importance of shooting projects

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781681989198

Publisher: Rocky Nook

Format: Spiral bound

Date Published: 29 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Rocky Nook

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 89.0mm

Height: 130.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 56

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About the Author

Brian Lloyd Duckett is a professional documentary and street photographer, and he runs the London-based StreetSnappers organisation. He runs street and documentary photography workshops around the world and is a brand ambassador for Fujifilm.

Brian lectures extensively at camera clubs and photography societies and is a Visiting Lecturer on photography degree courses. His passion for educating street photographers continues through his YouTube channel (@streetsnappers) and his street photography podcast (The Streetcast). He also writes about street and documentary photography for travel, lifestyle, and photographic magazines.

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