Street Photography

Explore the Art of Street Photography 9 Weeks | Prerequisite: ART- 40629 Photo 1: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO Street Photography offers a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the heart of urban life, capturing the candid moments that define our cities.

In this unique 9-week course, you will immerse yourself in the craft of street photography while also embracing the nostalgic art of creating photographic postcards.

Drawing inspiration from renowned photographers such as Steve McCurry, Robert Doisneau, Diane Arbus, and Henri Cartier-Bresson, you will study the techniques that helped define this captivating genre.

Whether it's the hustle of a busy street corner or the quiet solitude of an urban park, you’ll develop a deep understanding of how to capture fleeting moments in a constantly changing environment.

Course Details Throughout the course, you will learn to approach street photography with both technical skill and a creative eye.

Using a modified gear kit, you will experiment with various camera settings to capture the essence of light, color, shape, and shadow in your surroundings.

Alongside practical shooting assignments, you’ll also dive into the rich history of the street photography genre, exploring how iconic photographers have shaped its evolution.

With field trips and critiques, you will be encouraged to express your unique vision through your lens, developing your own style while adhering to ethical and legal guidelines for photographing people in public spaces.

The culmination of this course is a fun and meaningful project: creating your own postcards that capture the urban landscape.

Not only will you learn to produce high-quality street photography, but you will also experience the timeless tradition of sharing your visual narrative through postcards.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a personal portfolio of images that showcase your understanding of street photography, as well as an appreciation for how this form of photography communicates stories, emotions, and the spirit of the city.