Chapter 2Getting Started

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(facing page) In Amsterdam, NL. Fujiflm X100F 23mm ISO 3200 F/2.2 1/250 Sec.

What Drives Street Photographers?

Some are extroverts, while many are introverts. What drives us? Is it our passion for mankind or our curiosity to catch a glimpse into strangers’ lives? No matter what it is, we all have one thing in common: We see the extraordinary in the ordinary. We are light seekers and storytellers, and we have the need to freeze the moment in a frame.

If this is New for you, then Reset your Expectations

Street photography is not like any other genre of photography; you have to approach it differently. The decisive moment ...

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