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Index
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 The Allure of Street Photography
It’s Easy
It’s Challenging
It Improves Your Reflexes
It Improves Your Technique
It Develops Self-Confidence
It Documents Life
It’s Insightful
It’s Satisfying
It’s a Way to Make an Artistic Statement
Chapter 2 Tools
Primary Considerations
Small Size and Low Weight
Speed
Simple Operation
Quiet
Reliability
Clear Viewfinder
Secondary Considerations
Digital Cameras
Film Cameras
The Film Look
Economy
Simplicity and Direct Control
Lenses
Electronic Flash
Tripod
Camera Bag
Camera Carrying Method
Comfortable Shoes
Glasses or Contact Lenses
In Summary and to Reiterate...
Chapter 3 Techniques
Reduce the Lag
Power Management
Shutter Lag
Viewfinder Lag
Zooming
Focusing
Exposure
Your Camera is Ready, Now What About You?
Mindset
Locations
Clothing and Attitude
First-Shot Response
Avoiding Eye Contact
Shooting From the Hip
Swimming Upstream
Wait and See
Keep Your Distance
And Now a Word for the Direct Approach...
Gallery of Contributing Photographers
Master Street Photographers
Contemporary Street Photographers
The Masters of Street Photography
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Elliot Erwitt
Garry Winogrand
Contemporary Street Photographers
Steve Dierkens
Rinzi Ruiz
Kip Praslowicz
Chapter 4 Locations and Events
Bright Lights, Big City
Busy Streets and Neighborhoods
Large Office Complexes
Public Squares
Pedestrian Malls
Colleges and Universities
Tourist Attractions
Train Stations, Bus Terminals, and Airports
Subway Trains and Stations
Museums
Parks and Gardens
Open-Air and Flea Markets
Beaches and Boardwalks
Amusement Parks
Events
Parades
Rallies and Demonstrations
Fairs and Carnivals
Outdoor Music Festivals
Chapter 5 Styles of Street Photography
What Is Style?
Style Has Value
How to Develop a Style
The Elements of Photographic Style
Camera Choice
Lens Choice
Color vs. Black-and-White
Film vs. Digital
Lighting Dynamics
Static vs. Spontaneous
People vs. Artifacts
Point of View
CHAPTER 6 What Makes a Great Street Photo?
Strong Composition
A Magic Moment
An Exceptional Subject
Exceptional Light
Selective Use of Color
Serendipity
Distinctive Style
So in Other Words...
Get in the Picture!
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