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I’m a big fan of shooting Street photography predominantly in high contrast black and white. However, I’m always open to new ideas and seeing how different photographers challenge themselves.

With reading other students problems with hitting the streets, I’d probably say this is an ideal book for those that fear the idea of shooting street whether this is from a candid approach or just having the confidence to shoot people without actually asking them.

Confidence is a hurdle in itself when shooting on the street. A friend gesture to whoever to shoot will generally help. Unless your taking it to the extreme in the likes of Bruce Gilden style then you have to be prepared for confrontation with your subject.

Remember there is no real law of taking pictures of people unless it’s of a military/site of sensitive nature. It’s a common-sense approach added to what you think is ethical.

Ultimately, I believe you have to walk the street and take pictures to learn from your mistakes. Practice, practice practice is the key to great images. Gone are days of 30 odd pictures with film. You can take thousands of pictures in a day depending on your memory card size and how many you use.

The Street Photographer’s Manual https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/050054526X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sK.pEbZ8FVNW6