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Top 14 People Photography Mistakes and Tips for How to Avoid Them

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: October 17, 2022

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Beginners often make these 14 common people photography mistakes. See if you are guilty of any of these, and get tips on how to avoid them by reading this article.

6 Steps to Effectively Tackle Street Photography

by James Maher | Last Updated: November 22, 2022

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In this next James Maher gives you six steps for tackling street photography – actually getting out and doing it, and doing it well. If you struggle to get meaning and a story in your images, give these tips a try.

6 Street Photography Tips

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: January 22, 2022

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6 Street Photography Tips to get you started including: be patient, look for light and shadows, photograph some people, get involved, keep shooting after sunset. Click through to the full article to see some stunning images of Cuba and read the whole story!

Paris Street Photography with Valerie Jardin

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: September 26, 2022

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Valerie Jardin talks about street photography. Here’s a short list of a few of the things you will learn about in this interview:

– how to take storytelling images
– how to get started photographing people if you’re nervous about it
– the best lens for street photography
– keeping the photography passion alive
– post processing and black and white
– how to get over that “grass is greener” feeling, and get out shooting in your own area
– what is the “Decisive Moment” and how to use it in your photography
– photographing people on the street: is it okay, what to look for, approach
– when do you need a model release for people photography, what are the rules

Photography Q&A Session recordings #1 and #2

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: August 4, 2017

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Last week I invited you to join me in a Google Plus hangout to answer any of your photography questions. A few of you did and we had some great discussions. If you were not able to join us live, you can watch the recordings below.

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