Street photography tip: Juxtaposition, not just a good Scrabble word
Tuesday 13 February 2024, 16:32 by Michiel Heijmans | 3,735 views | 0 commentsThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
Juxtaposition means placing things next to each other to create an effect on the viewer. That effect is often one of wonder, and it is used in films and paintings, for example.
In street photography, we talk about juxtaposition when two things that seemingly do not belong together are nevertheless next to each other. Think of an advertising poster showing a baby that is 'looking' at an elderly person walking past.
Or a carnival-goer dressed as a crook, dancing past a police officer. The possibilities are endless, you just have to see them. Look for whatever seems out of place, as that is often a good start.
Garry Winogrand is a well-known street photographer who made great use of juxtaposition. Look at his photos and it will become easier to start recognising juxtaposition yourself. I am sure you will not be able to suppress a smile when you have found one yourself!
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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