Street Photography and the Law – (Extra Bonus: The camera as a weapon) “I saw that the camera could be a weapon against poverty, against racism, against all sorts of social wrongs. I knew at that point I had to…
Tag: Chicago Street Photography
People of State Street: Derow Young
Don’t point, don’t stare, come say hello to the man in the chair. Derow Young was so kind for agreeing to sit for some portrait work during today’s street photography workshop. Derow is 53 years old and lost his legs…
Social Documentary and Street Photography Gear: What’s in Your Bag?
“You need a small camera so people don’t see you.” Wrong, you do NOT need a small camera. In the days when cameras first came out, sure. But today, everyone has a freakin’ camera – even the lampposts have cameras!…
Pretty Lady With A Bow – GritStreet
I spent about an hour following this lady, while watching her talk to herself as she went about her business. I found a place, and waited for her to enter the scene. Question: How would one have captured the expression…