Street Photography - Indecisive

Here is some of my images I'm thinking of picking the final 5 out of for hand in. I know some need to be redone if chosen, shame I'm running out of paper already on my second box 😞    Apologies for them being the wrong way around apart from two, still hope you enjoy.                                 

                     

                             

 

Street Photography Evaluation.

Nicola Callaghan

For this project, ‘Street photography’, I have chosen to take images on different elements and areas of street photography. I have taken images with people in the frame and I have taken architectural ones also as well as some more landscape like. I have attempted to take shots of all these concepts of the street to show alternative sides, angles, aspects and viewpoints of the street itself and to demonstrate the differences but how they all fall under one category. I completed the assignment by going out and taking the photos and then coming back and using the new techniques I had learnt in such rooms as the processing room and then the dark room, which were both brand new to me and therefore I have learnt a great deal and put those techniques and methods in to use to process, develop and print my film. Through using these I have developed the new skills gained by putting them to practice in the dark room and using the skills on the enlarger and gaining a better understanding of how to use the equipment required to complete the method of printing. I have also improved on gaging times needed to print images. The skills and techniques I learned ranged from processing the film, loading it in complete darkness and then using chemicals to develop the film to then being in the darkroom where I had to get to know how to use the enlarger machine and the equipment which goes along side that. I also learned more technical language and how to use it as well as the names of the equipment, camera knowledge and the history of photography.

Problems I had throughout this brief were mainly issues with the films and negatives however I kept going and persisted through. My first film fogged partially due to some exposure to the film. As I went on through the assignment more of my images came through as I learnt more about apertures and I had more luck with my films working better in the processing room although there were still some problems with not all my images being successful however this was due to the fact I did some experiments on night shots which didn’t quite work out too well. I overcome this main issue through focussing better on my aperture and using the light meter in my camera and after that my images did improve which I was pleased about, they were more consistent. Any input and guidance I received from peers and teachers regarding these problems I have taken on board as I appreciate the advice. For example in regards to printing I would try the time someone has suggested if I was struggling. I think I could improve my work by taking better images and therefore produce more clear photos because of this and I think I am more capable now I have learned and gained experience. The brief challenged me because I had to go out on to the street in public and take people’s photos not knowing how they’d react and this is why I think I don’t have that many photos of people and when I do their focus isn’t on me.

On reflection and overall I think I would work a bit more faster sometimes and try to get things sorted more in advance and hopefully then if I did finish early I would have had time to rectify any problems. I feel my outcome does coincide with the brief and like the fact a few of my images aren’t necessarily what some people may think of as street photography.

Street Photography - Ben Evans

This is the link to Ben Evans photography, there isn't too much street photography however he has some really lovely shots which are more my style, therefore i quite like his work in the street section of his website. It's more fine art and beauty landscape shots which is what I enjoy about it.

http://www.englishphotographer.com/

Street Photography - graffiti

Another good site to have a look at for street photography, which includes other art such as graffiti also

http://www.urbanartcore.eu/top-urban-art-photographers/

Street Photography - Markus Hartel

Markus Hartel is another photographer I've found and quite like his work also. Find the link below.

http://www.markushartel.com/

Street Photography - Ronya Galka

This artist Ronya Galka has some good work on street photography, here's the link to his section on street photography from his site

http://www.ronyagalka.com/#!london-street-photography/cwvn

Street Photography

This is a good site to have a look through the artists and it gives you a few examples each of their work, out of 50 artists I'm sure there is something for everyone.

http://www.complex.com/art-design/2012/06/the-50-greatest-street-photographers-right-now/#./wittner-fabrice?&_suid=138377577739807491591474337134

Street Photography

This is quite a good site for photography and some street photofraphy on there to

http://www.in-public.com/

Street Photography

Shot 3 rolls of film this weekend, busy week coming up.

Street Photography

Popped out to try some night shots, just before getting home, had an interesting subject in a pose, then his friend came out of the shop, even better chance of shots however at the worst possible time the inevitible happened and a photographer's worst nightmare, I ran out of film! Bad times.