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Think Like a Street Photographer
'Never does that old maxim "the harder I practice, the luckier I get" ring truer.' - Matt Stuart
Street photography may look like luck, but you have to get out there and hone your craft if you want to shake up those luck vibes. Matt Stuart never goes out without his trusty Leica and, in a career spanning twenty years, has taken some of the most accomplished, witty and well-known photographs of the streets.
From understanding how to be invisible on a busy street, to anticipating a great image in the chaos of a crowd, Matt Stuart reveals in over 20 chapters the hard-won skills and secrets that have led to his greatest shots. He explains his purist and uniquely playful approach to street photography leaving the reader full of ideas to use in their own photography. Illustrated throughout with 100 of Stuart's images, this is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the finest street photographers around.
Street photography may look like luck, but you have to get out there and hone your craft if you want to shake up those luck vibes. Matt Stuart never goes out without his trusty Leica and, in a career spanning twenty years, has taken some of the most accomplished, witty and well-known photographs of the streets.
From understanding how to be invisible on a busy street, to anticipating a great image in the chaos of a crowd, Matt Stuart reveals in over 20 chapters the hard-won skills and secrets that have led to his greatest shots. He explains his purist and uniquely playful approach to street photography leaving the reader full of ideas to use in their own photography. Illustrated throughout with 100 of Stuart's images, this is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the finest street photographers around.
121 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 8, 2023
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Derren Brown
26 books799 followersDerren Brown is an English mentalist, illusionist, and author. He has produced several shows the stage and television and is the winner of two Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment. He has also written books for magicians as well as the general public.
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February 16, 2025
Excellent primer on street photography, love the narrative angle Brown takes on keeping things light, readable and easy to digest; it all adds up to a quick and informative read; highly recommended.
June 21, 2023
Great to get into the mind of a photographer..
The book feels right. It’s nothing new in terms of learning about street photography but it is wonderful to hear what’s going on inside the mind of a street photographer like Stuart. Fast and friendly read. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
The book feels right. It’s nothing new in terms of learning about street photography but it is wonderful to hear what’s going on inside the mind of a street photographer like Stuart. Fast and friendly read. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
July 22, 2024
Excellent tips
The book is full with beautiful, inspiring photos. It is not focused on the technical side but on how you think as a street photographer. The beautiful photos are as a result of dedication, planning and putting a lot of effort and time. The result is amazing photos.
The book is full with beautiful, inspiring photos. It is not focused on the technical side but on how you think as a street photographer. The beautiful photos are as a result of dedication, planning and putting a lot of effort and time. The result is amazing photos.
December 10, 2024
Inspiring
This is about the intuitive than the actual mechanistic details of the craft. I thoroughly enjoyed it -- thought-provoking & leaves room for the student to connect with their inner camera lens.
Highly recommend.
This is about the intuitive than the actual mechanistic details of the craft. I thoroughly enjoyed it -- thought-provoking & leaves room for the student to connect with their inner camera lens.
Highly recommend.
September 10, 2025
Great encouragement for the timid photographer.
Great insights to photographing out on the street. Many suggestions that I will put to use. I cannot wait to get out on the street and put this book to good use.
Great insights to photographing out on the street. Many suggestions that I will put to use. I cannot wait to get out on the street and put this book to good use.
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