Capturing the Moment in Street Photography

Capturing the moment in street photography is an art form that requires patience, observation, and quick thinking. It's about capturing candid moments that are often unplanned and spontaneous. The key to successful in this approach is to be present in the moment and remain aware of your surroundings ready to spot what may be unfolding. This includes paying attention to the light, shadows and movement of people and other elements around you. Ultimately, capturing the moment in street photography is about freezing time and creating an image that can transport the viewer to a specific happening, be it spectacular, intimate or funny.

Our Street Photography workshops will help you with developing your observation skills relating what is happening around you, what may be coming into view very soon and the backgrounds that set the context for the shot. In addition we will advise on the settings on your camera to enable you to capture these moments based on the environmental setting you are in and your experience with a camera.

(click on the images in the gallery below to create a light-box for best viewing)

All images are copyright Steve Kingswell

Often patience is needed to find the right shot and angle to capture simultaneous events, as the bubble engulfs the child it is captured by a nearby photographer who I had never met, but he bends into the space beneath the stream of bubbles

Often patience is needed to find the right shot and angle to capture simultaneous events, as the bubble engulfs the child it is captured by a nearby photographer who I had never met, but he bends into the space beneath the stream of bubbles

On occasions certain people or objects park themselves in places where they clash or combine beautifully with the environment, you just have to spot it

On occasions certain people or objects park themselves in places where they clash or combine beautifully with the environment, you just have to spot it

Some backgrounds just shout for the actors to arrive and pose in front of them

Some backgrounds just shout for the actors to arrive and pose in front of them

People tend not to give you the time to compose, so being ready for the moment is about awareness, planning & a bit of luck

People tend not to give you the time to compose, so being ready for the moment is about awareness, planning & a bit of luck

Gestures and expressions of people make for such engaging moments we all recognise

Gestures and expressions of people make for such engaging moments we all recognise

You know it might happen, and in some instances returning to a location many times creates the opportunity

You know it might happen, and in some instances returning to a location many times creates the opportunity

Other people's misfortune can be a moment of humour for others, but we also make you aware of good ethics and the law in our classes

Other people's misfortune can be a moment of humour for others, but we also make you aware of good ethics and the law in our classes

He is probably doing something of great service to the community, or is he?

He is probably doing something of great service to the community, or is he?