10 Things Garry Winogrand Can Teach You About Street Photography: Eric Kim

[Chris Dodkin]

Erik Kim has done a detailed and lengthy write up on legendary street photographer Garry Winogrand.

10 Things Garry Winogrand Can Teach You About Street Photography

The article takes the form of a 10 step review of his techniques and practices, with excellent references and some really stunning images.

This write-up is a gold mine for anyone shooting street - a huge mine of information

There are numerous links to supporting articles on the photographer, including an excellent youtube videos showing him at work on the street.

[video=youtube;FJgJtmnt_HI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJgJtmnt_HI&feature=related[/video]

The article ends with a portfolio of images, which are truly inspiring

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Chris. That is really interesting.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

He looks almost OCD in the way he handles the camera - look at around 5:00 on the video - twitchy!

Then look at around 3:50 on the video, and watch him change film without even looking - just a completely reflex set of actions - seamless