Everything you need to know about street photography - Thomas Leuthard

[Chris Dodkin]

I know there are a few folks on here, who like me, are interested in, or are actually busy shooting, street photography.

In my searching of the InterWebs, I came across a fantastic FREE resource - 3 free e-books on street photography, by Thomas Leuthard.

85mm Street Photography

Now these aren't a few hastily flung together thoughts on the subject - these are detailed, well written, example filled 'how to' books.

Fantastic information, ideas, approach, examples, excuses, answers - the whole enchilada.

And if you like the e-books, check out his blog as well: 500px / Thomas Leuthard / Photos

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks for the links - wonderful shots and tips. I can't imagine doing that type of photography, but I'm glad some people do.

 

[Pete Askew]

What a great find Chris. Thanks for posting the links. I will enjoy these I can tell.

 

[Kev Pugh]

A great find Chris, thanks for stopping me from doing what I had planned to do today... looks like I may have to print these downloads off for some later reading.....

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Here's the man in action - interesting technique, and balls o' steel!

[video=youtube;eU8VU4Cdm0g]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU8VU4Cdm0g[/video]

 

[Chris Dodkin]

And a 2nd look at that technique

[video=youtube;XcAk07X2yiU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcAk07X2yiU[/video]

 

[Chris Dodkin]

And the 'asked portraits' method

[video=youtube;-c3b5zSahFg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c3b5zSahFg[/video]

 

[Chris Dodkin]

His YouTube channel can be found here: thomasleuthard - YouTube

 

[alfie Wright]

Wow! Thanks for the links. This sort of stuff interests me, not sure I've the balls for it though.

I've Just downloaded the ebooks & had a quick flick through them & the images are stunning. There's lots of interesting tips too. I'll look forward to a proper read of these later! Gotta love his technique!

 

[Josh Daugherty]

Wow! Great stuff! Thanks, Chris!

 

[Josh Daugherty]

Question: his blacks are so black. How does he achieve that? Is that in the processing or in the camera?

 

[Pete Askew]

I guess he gets his exposures pretty close to start with and then chooses a process that simulates a high grade print. How are you processing?

 

[Chris Dodkin]

In one of the E-Books he goes into his post processing a little - he does tweak the contrast and make sure the background blacks are black - and also adds a vignette at times to help focus the image on the subject.

 

[Chris Bennett]

Just to breath a little life into an old thread:
The link pointing to the ebooks in the OP seems to be dead but I tracked down their new locations.
Thanks. A great read!

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