Street Manual

A field guide for street photographers.

by Luke Carey

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People Who Look Like Their Dogs

It's real. Document it.

A long-running, patient project. The physical resemblances are genuine and recurring. Parks are the best location.

How to shoot it: Parks on weekend mornings, especially near cafes where owners pause, are the richest ground. Shoot at the dog's level with a short telephoto so you can hold owner and dog in one frame, and wait for the pair to align, the matching jowls, the shared expression. Expect to pass fifty dogs for one real resemblance. Ask before shooting close, owners usually love it.

The output: Funny, warm, and surprisingly touching.

Camera Settings

Any. Fast shutter for the dog.

The Assignment

Go to a park. Find one person who looks like their dog. Photograph them together.

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