Street photography tip: Capture a snapshot of an era
Thursday 28 December 2023, 20:10 by Michiel Heijmans | 2,615 views | 0 commentsThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
We all enjoy looking at an old street photograph by Henri Cartier-Bresson or Elliot Erwitt. Black-and-white photos of men wearing hats, with old cars. Photos that take you back to times gone by.
Think about the things that define this era: mobile phones, certain types of architecture, contemporary fashion. Capturing those things is what will make your photos interesting in a few years' time.
In five years' time, we'll see a photo of someone walking down the street wearing a face mask and think back to that time. I hope so, because people without a face mask are endlessly more interesting.
The next time you walk through the city, pay attention to the different things you come across that refer to the present time we live in. You'll be surprised.
About the author
Michiel is professioneel straatfotograaf en geeft workshops en lezingen over straatfotografie. Hij schrijft columns voor Focus Magazine en is erg actief op Instagram. Daar vind je dagelijks inspiratie en tips voor je eigen straatfotografie!
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