August 24, 2018

Street Photography - A Point of View

Today street photography is the most followed genre of photography. Anyone with camera, mobile ones included, becomes a street photographer or aims to be a street photographer. It actually makes me happy to see so many young, enthusiastic photographers. In a way they all contribute towards popularity of art, and photography for me is an art.

Latest trend I see in street photography is juxtaposition of different elements. In simple terms juxtaposition means putting elements , subjects side by side to achieve some kind of effect or give meaning to the art or picture. In a mad rush to adhere to the trend, I see photos which are captured with only aim to juxtapose elements. There are very few genuinely talented photographers who achieve that perfect balance of elements to tell a story which is readable or interesting. May be I am out of sync with modern world of street photography. A bird flying in the sky, leg or hand of someone protruding from the edge of the frame , a dog or a cow lazing around or doing gymnastic, all in one frame,  is a scenario I see too often. Hope some one will come up with an unusual and unique story represented by combining various elements.

In the meantime, I will follow what my emotions identify with.. classical and yet slightly abstract view at street photography.


Street photography at Paris



9 comments:

  1. I do understand your view point, Sonali. Juxtaposition is only one way to compose a picture, which does not always apply to all circumstances. Composition varies according to what we want to show; following a trend does not lead to anything.

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    1. yes! It is not "the" only way to compose a street photo. It can be one of the ways provided you use strong elements to narrate your story. Unfortunately, even elements used are becoming repetitive.

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    2. Like in any other genre, we tend to see the same types of images. Definitely photographers must do experiments and be aware of all possibilities but ultimately, what is important is to keep our own vision.

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  2. Yes vision ! Even following the trend one can have own vision of it .

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  3. I agree. Photographers who blindly follow this juxta trend always try to find it in other's photos and judge the photo accordingly... Weird huh!!

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