So by now I’ve managed to take well over a thousand photographs, getting used to the camera, learning about framing, details and layering, means 99.9 percent of the shots are garbage, with the occasional ‘good’ shot. I’m a big fan of minimalist photography however when it comes to street photography it seems to not work so well. You need details, story, decent framing and lighting. It seems the less empty frame the better, at least that’s seemingly what most people get trashed for from looking at forums. 

My confidence has definitely improved though, I feel more comfortable taking photos of people on the street, even if they’re aware of it. There are ethical questions about street photography, such as ‘is it ok to take photos of people without their permission?’ or ‘isn’t it an intrusion of their personal space?’, the answer to both is yes, and it’s ok. We are photographed constantly throughout the day, cctv cameras etc… and at least with street photography you’re able to ask the person taking the picture to stop, which they will if they’re half decent people. There’s also nothing sinister about taking photos of people on the street because it’s not about them, it’s about the photograph.