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SHOOT PROJECTS

WHAT IS A PROJECT?

A project is a collection of images—a distinct body of work— generated around a specific theme with a kind of visual “glue” that bonds the images together. If storytelling is your thing, projects allow you to build a strong narrative, using a cohesive set of images to tell a story.

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Projects can be very simple, such as “Dogs in New York,” or they can be more in-depth and possibly lean towards documentary photography. If this is a new way of working for you, keep it simple to start with and embark on a project you’re confident you can complete.

If you’re serious about your street photography, projects ...

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