Street Photography: Posed Portraiture

Learn the keys to successful street portraiture, from starting conversations with strangers to choosing the right gear and lenses. Join Steve Simon to see some great photography.

Introduction

• Introduction to posed street photography

1. Breaking the Ice

• Breaking the ice with someone who's already posing
• Photographing a subject with an interesting background
• Photographing people at work in construction

2. Posing Subjects in the Park

• Posing subjects in a city park
• Photographing two strangers together
• Reviewing the images from the first full day

3. Photographing People in Action

• Photographing people at an intersection in the city
• Photographing interesting people in Union Square Park
• Photographing people engaged in activity in Union Square Park

4. Posing and Photographing People in Work Attire

• Shooting and posing strangers on Wall Street
• Photographing the officers of the NYPD
• Reviewing the images from the second day in NYC

Final Review

• Reviewing the final selects from the posed portraits