Street Manual

A field guide for street photographers.

by Luke Carey

Projects2–4 hours

Protesters

What people are angry about, and how.

Attend demonstrations and protests - any cause, any size. Document the placards, the faces, the police, the counter-protesters, the bystanders.

How to shoot it: Get in among it, openly, a camera is expected at a demo. Shoot the placards and the faces making them, the quiet moments as much as the chants, the police, the counter-protest, the bystander caught between. A wide lens puts you in the crowd, a longer one picks a single face out of it. Watch for the telling detail and stay aware of your exits. Shoot every side of it, not just the one you agree with.

The output: A series with genuine documentary value.

Camera Settings

Fast shutter for movement. Wide angle for crowds.

The Assignment

Find a protest or demonstration. Photograph all sides of it.

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