How to Capture “Fleeting Reality”: A Street Photography Primer
Art by Luke Atkinson
“Oop! The Moment! Once you miss it, it is gone forever,” said Henri Cartier-Bresson, a master of street photography. In this class, you’ll learn skills and concepts that will help you sharpen your photographic instincts — and not miss another Moment. (Cartier-Bresson also said, “To photograph is to hold one’s breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality.” Hence the class title.)
First, we’ll discuss the nature and practice of street photography, thinking about what makes this different from other types of practice. Then, we’ll go on a photo walk. The instructor will identify potential subjects and explain good techniques for the conditions the group encounters.
Bring a camera. If you have a DSLR, try to bring a normal (medium) or wide-angle lens.
Meet outside Victoria’s Secret.
This class is presented in partnership with Exposed DC.
Location
Union Station
50 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Washington,
DC
Neighborhood: NoMa/Swampoodle
Past event
Instructor
Gerry Suchy is an editorial freelance photographer at EaterDC.com and CurbedDC.com. He offers tutoring in the use of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, and in digital asset management. He’s also a freelance graphic designer and owner of gmsdesigns.