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Street Photography Tutorials

Street photography can be a difficult genre to master. It often contradicts many of the ‘rules’ and techniques that you may have learned in other areas of photography. These street photography tutorials will help you navigate the differences.

street photography shot of men sitting at a tableBecause of these challenges it’s easy to make mistakes and can be hard to progress without a little helping hand.

The street photography tutorials and guides in this section will help inspire and educate you. There is advice from many experts in this area of photography.

You will learn how to avoid common mistakes as well as how to set up your equipment and how you can get over your confidence issues to take better photographs on the street.

  • How to avoid street photography mistakes
  • Images from photo walks with tips to apply them to your own photography
  • How to optimize your camera for street photography
  • Tips on how to tell stories through your images
  • How to combat your nervous when starting to shoot on the street
  • Know the best equipment for street photography
  • Post processing tips and tricks
  • Understanding the "Decisive Moment" and how to use it in your photography
  • Knowing when you need to use a model release form

Street photography is all about speed and capturing the fleeting moments to tell stories.

These tutorials are full of tips and advice that you can use to start practicing right away. Take your time to read through the articles and learn how photographers capture meaning and story in their images.

Remember, the best way to tackle street photography is to get out and practice! Are ready to hit the streets and start capturing the story of the the places you visit and the people you need? Then take a read of my top articles below to get started.

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Why Street Photography Is So Difficult And How To Overcome It

by Brandon Ballweg | Last Updated: February 16, 2023

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In this article, we’ll take a look at eight reasons street photography is hard, and you’ll get some tips to help you overcome the obstacles.

How to Edit Your Street Photography That Wasn’t Quite Right in Camera

by James Maher | Last Updated: September 19, 2022

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Ever come home with some street photography images that just aren’t quite what you wanted? If so, then continue reading for quick and easy tips to edit and fix your street photos.

Luminar Video Tutorials: How to Create a Grunge Look

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: January 5, 2022

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In these two video tutorials, you’ll get some street photography tips, and learn how to add a grunge or antique faded look to your images.

How to Improve Your Street Photography with Style

by James Maher | Last Updated: March 25, 2020

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Consistency and creating a cohesive vision and style is one of the most difficult aspects to master in street photography. In this article, you’ll get some solid tips to help you create your own style of street photography.

The 8 Biggest Street Photography Mistakes Made by Newbies

by James Maher | Last Updated: February 28, 2019

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Are you making any of these street photography mistakes? Read about the 8 biggest mistakes newbies make and how you can avoid them for better photography on the street. They apply to travel photography as well.

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