The Basics of Street Photography: What You Need to Know

Street photography is a form of documentary photography in which the camera is often seen as a tool for exploring daily life. Street photographers often work on the street, taking photographs of passers-by, their everyday life and stories.

In this podcast, photographer Moshe S Newhouse will provide you with all the basics from what equipment to use to how to get the shot. If you're new to street photography or want to improve your skills, this post is for you!

What is street photography?

Moshe S Newhouse explains that street photography is a form of documentary photography in which the camera is often seen as a tool for exploring daily life. Street photographers often work on the street, taking photographs of passers-by, their everyday life and stories.

In many ways, this type of photography can feel voyeuristic. It has been described as an art form that tells the story behind the social interactions between people in public spaces without their knowledge or permission. Most street photographers, including Moshe S Newhouse, use a 50mm lens when taking photographs from a distance and will often be standing very close to their subjects when shooting candid shots.

Street photographers usually don't pose their subjects and this type of photography has been described by some as "the art of seeing." The goal is not to capture portraits but rather to capture moments in time that could never happen again.