In Street Photography: The Art of Capturing the Candid Moment,
Gordon Lewis helps readers understand and conquer the challenging
yet rewarding world of street photography. The book includes
discussions of why photographers are drawn to street photography,
the different styles of street photography, and what makes a great
street photograph. Since the advent of the camera, there have been
photographers whose mission is to record and interpret the public
sphere in all its aspects. Eugene Atget documented evidence of
everyday life in the streets as well as the buildings and monuments
of Paris. Henri Cartier-Bresson pursued what he called "The
Decisive Moment," the moment in which the meaning of an event was
most clearly captured in a photograph. Their work, and that of many
other masters, has inspired generations of photographers to wander
public spaces, camera in hand, searching for meaningful moments in
time. Success requires the street photographer to be proficient
with their equipment, to be constantly aware of their surroundings,
and to have a keen eye. Quick reflexes and self-confidence are
essential. Street photographers know from experience that
hesitation or procrastination could mean missing a
once-in-a-lifetime shot. The adage "it's better to ask for
forgiveness than permission" was probably coined by a street
photographer. In Street Photography: The Art of Capturing the
Candid Moment, Gordon Lewis helps readers understand and conquer
the challenging yet rewarding world of street photography. The book
includes discussions of why photographers are drawn to street
photography, the different styles of street photography, and what
makes a great street photograph. Lewis then goes on to explore how
the choice of location can change a photographer's approach to
image capture: from city streets to fairs to beaches, Lewis
discusses the impact different environments have on the process of
street photography. Another crucial element to becoming a good
street photographer is learning to travel light, with minimal
equipment. Lewis gives readers practical advice on everything from
cameras and lenses to camera bags and clothing. Lewis also delves
into the techniques and approaches that will help novices master
the art of street photography. Whether your style is to engage your
subjects or to remain unnoticed and take candid portraits, Lewis
offers ideas on how to capture fascinating moments in time: a
gesture, expression, or composition that may exist for only a
fraction of a second, but can leave a lasting impression of the
wonders, challenges, and absurdities of modern life.
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