Category: street photography

Talking To Strangers Before Photographing Them Makes A Huge Difference

Chris König

Taking portraits is something I really love. When there is a model available, you get a lot of freedom regarding the pose, expressions and styling. However, during my travels when I want to portray people in their authentic environment, I usually don’t get to choose a model, because it is about the people who are […]

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Live a Life of Leisure

Eric Kim

Dear friend, life is brutally short; live a life of leisure. I don’t mean to say suddenly quit your job, but to enjoy every moment as if it were your last. Imagine you are stranded in a desert and you are dying from thirst. You see a stream of water, but it will only flow […]

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The Point Isn’t to be a Good Photographer, But to Enjoy Life

Eric Kim

Dear friend, I wanted to write you this letter on photography and life. I just finished an epic week-long street photography workshop here in New Orleans, and it was an absolutely incredible experience. I had such a great time with the students, in terms of teaching, bringing people together, and sharing new experiences together. Small […]

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Photo of the Day: The Real Deal

Levi Sim

Category: Street Photograph: “The Real Deal” by Jim Denham Originally shared on the Photofocus Google Plus community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the site, please read this article. This Post Sponsored by: Perfectly Clear for Photoshop or Lightroom is all about saving you time so you can focus on doing what […]

Japanese Photographer Captures The Beauty Of Living In Japan

Tiffany Mueller

  Five years ago, Takashi Yasui’s niece was born. It was with this new arrival, Yasui would discover a passion for photography. What started out as a way to capture his beloved family, began evolving into a serious hobby. Now, Yasui works as a freelance photographer based out of Kyoto, Osaka, Japan–and his portfolio has […]

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Blurry Pictures Feel More Genuine, and Photoshop Can Help

Levi Sim

Editor’s Note: Don’t miss this week’s free event on when to jump from Lightroom to Photoshop.   For some reason, people laugh at me when I make a picture with them. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining: laughing makes a wonderful expression. My subjects crack a big smile, and usually also bend in half with the […]

Blurry Pictures Feel More Genuine, and Photoshop Can Help

Levi Sim

Editor’s Note: Don’t miss this week’s free event on when to jump from Lightroom to Photoshop.   For some reason, people laugh at me when I make a picture with them. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining: laughing makes a wonderful expression. My subjects crack a big smile, and usually also bend in half with the […]