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What is the difference between street and documentary photography?

What is the difference between street and documentary photography?

The clearest distinction between the two forms is that within documentary photography the topic or theme determines the setting, whereas in street photography the setting is the subject. As always, though, the best way to understand photography, is to get out there and take some photographs!

Which film is best for street photography?

Top 5 Films for Travel Photography

  • FUJIFILM FUJICHROME Velvia 50 Professional RVP 50 Color Transparency Film.
  • Kodak Professional Tri-X 400 Black-and-White Negative Film.
  • Kodak Professional Portra 400 Color Negative Film.
  • Ilford Delta 3200 Professional Black-and-White Negative Film.

What is the documentary approach in photography?

A style of photographs that presents straightforward records of events, people and places, often recording important historical or political moments.

Which film stock is most realistic?

These are the top 10 film stocks that photographers prefer

  • 3 – Kodak Ektar 100.
  • 4 – Lomography Color 400.
  • 5 – Fuji Pro 400H.
  • 6 – Ilford HP5+ 400.
  • 7 – Kodak Portra 160.
  • 8 – Lomography Color 100.
  • 9 – Fomapan 400. Appeared in the results 2432 times – 6%
  • 10 – CineStill 50. Appeared in the results 2390 times – 6%

What is the law on photography?

It is legal to photograph or videotape anything and anyone on any public property, within reasonable community standards. Photographing or videotaping a tourist attraction, whether publicly or privately owned, is generally considered legal, unless explicitly prohibited by a specific law or statute.

What makes a documentary about a street photographer?

As the name states, “Contacts”, the concept of the documentary is to show a series of numerous contact sheets and to listen to the photographer’s voice, explaining the reasons why he chose the slide he chose, or just simply talking about his work.

Who are the best street photographers in the world?

Joel Meyerowitz is an inspiration to thousands of Street Photographers all over the world. He loves blending into the streets and taking photos of unique situations. In this documentary, Colin L. Westerbeck, Jr. interviews the photographer, while hanging out with him on the streets of New York City.

When was the first book of street photography published?

In 1876-7, British journalist Adolphe Smith and photographer John Thomson published a seminal book called ‘Street Life in London’, which marked a real breakthrough in the genre.

Where can I watch a documentary on photography?

This photography documentary luckily can be found on YouTube so you can start watching it today. It was filmed in 1983 and it was a BBC production. The aim of this short documentary series was to interview the Master Photographers showing some of their selected work. The featured photographers are all Grand Masters, well known for their work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHzk_9fizx8