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Photojournalism as Practice
February 2, 2024
by Eric Davidove
What should I do on a winter Sunday when the sun is out and the temperature is warm? Go to the city and shoot photos, of course! Ever since COVID, shooting street photography in San Francisco has been much more challenging and far less interesting. Foot traffic…
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Reflecting On “The Dangerous Idea of Danger” and the Street Photography Process
December 28, 2023
By Christine Kemp
Recently, I revisited a blog post by TC Lin called The Dangerous Idea of Danger. In the article, TC discusses a familiar (mis)characterization that street photographers must be “brave” or “bold” and that street photography is only something that can be done once one’s fears are conquered.…
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Book Review: “The Decisive Moment” by Henri Cartier-Bresson
December 20, 2023
By Tony Van Le
I am sharing Henri Cartier-Bresson’s seminal work, “The Decisive Moment,” because of how much Cartier-Bresson has shaped my approach to street photography. When I first learned that Japanese Zen hugely influenced his photography, it immediately struck a nerve because of my long-held interest in this Eastern…