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Working The Scene or Work The Location?
Working the scene at its core requires the photographer to move their feet. Improve upon the original composition with minor changes.
Chasing Light, Moments and People in Ueno’s Ameya-Yokocho Part 2
Ueno stands out as a top destination for anyone visiting Tokyo. Within its maze of paths, you will find food, clothing, a diverse crowd, shopping, and shrines. Numerous chances for photography are abundant. Ueno Ameyokocho is truly a paradise for street photographers.
Street Photography: A Candid Perspective, Shooting from the Hip
Shooting form the hip in Ueno’s famous Ameyoko market on a sunny day.
The Loss of Context: How Over-Cropping Can Misrepresent Street Scenes.
In the instant photography and social media age, the art of capturing street scenes has evolved immensely. With just a click, anyone can take a snapshot of their environment and share it with the world. However, this accessibility also brings a significant challenge: the tendency to over-crop images. While cropping can enhance a photo's composition or highlight particular details, over-cropping risks stripping away crucial context, ultimately misrepresenting the story behind the photograph.