Street Photography - The Quiet Moments

Name: Street Photography - The Quiet Moments
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Learn about street photography following one of New York finest street photographers.

Created byLuc Kordas

Last updated 3/2020

English

What you'll learn

street photography essentials
how to shoot crowds without fear
approaching people in the street
posed portraits
retouching
techniques I use while working in the streets

Course content

1 section • 7 lectures • 1h 2m total length

Introduction1:40
Hello! This is a quick overview of the course: the things you'll learn and the course project.
The Beginnings (past-work+how-i-shoot+before-you-go)13:02
In this episode I talk about how I started taking street photos before I even knew this was called street photography, how I go about my day while shooting and what things you could do to prepare for the streets.
Manhattan (the-flow+street corner)12:24
Let's get out in the busy streets of Manhattan! The camera follows me as I power through crowds in midtown settling on one of the busiest street corner in town. You'll see how it feels like to be in the a place like Manhattan, you'll learn various tricks and habits I have developed while working in the streets.
Project (your homework!)1:12
This is your project guys! Pick a street corner in your city and give it at least 30min. Photograph anything that comes your way. See what happens.
Coney Island (approaching people-posed portraits)17:03
It's time to visit the legendary Coney Island in Brooklyn. In this episode I'll talk about approaching people, people approaching you and how to shoot posed portraits. Summer in Coney Island is one of the best places to be for a New York street photographer.
Editing and Retouching12:55
In this episode we'll discuss how I edit and retouch my work.
Final Thoughts3:54
Some final thoughts on the course.

Requirements

Have a camera, be ready to walk many miles and hours.

Description

Luc Kordas - a street photographer based in New York, author of the series New York Chronicles, takes you to Manhattan and Coney Island to show you how he works on location. Back in the studio he talks about his beginnings, how he shoots, creating a photo series, approaching people, shooting posed portraits and who he likes to shoot most. At the end of this class you'll have an insider's look into his editing process as well.

Who this course is for:

Photography aficionados.
street photographers
documentary photographers