Street Photography

Street Photography / Urban Photography

Steet Photography during Chinese New Year

Street Photography during the Chinese New Year in London

Feeling the squeeze in a busy street scene during the Chinese New Year in London.  The Chinese New Year is a great event, attracting thousands of visitors and revellers to London’s Chinatown to celebrate the New Year.  Street photography is at its best during this festive event.  Feel the squeeze and really get into the scene. (more…)

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15/12/2014
Photography Tutorials / Street Photography / Urban Photography

Street Photography – What Makes a Photo Great

Street Photography – What Makes a Great Photo

Always on the lookout for a great street photography shot.  What makes a photo stand out from the rest?  In street photography this is about timing and framing.  You can be in the busiest location and suddenly you look and you see your subject.  They are there…not moving…just perfectly positioned for you to come in and get the shot.  This is all about anticipation and you are drawn towards the subject as you can already see the composition forming as (more…)

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12/12/2014
Portraits / Street Photography

Street Portait with Lou Smith

In this Street Portrait the subject is absolutely stunning. She is a model, arranging her make up and accessory bag. She is part of an outdoor London fashion shoot. Too good to resist!

While the photographers on the shoot debate the lighting and the pose, I decided to shoot a candid street portrait, (more…)

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08/12/2014
Photography Techniques / Street Photography / Urban Photography

Street Photography Composition

Composition and the Urban Life

You see the shot, you fill the frame and then…..

 

Street Photography
Urban Photography by Lou Smith Fine Art Photographer

The location was packed, lots of people milling around – some talking, some eating taking time out from work.  In the midst of this there were 2 people, not connected, sitting separately from each other.  The crowds melt away and quietly there is an essence of isolation and foreboding in the scene. (more…)

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14/11/2013
Street Photography / Urban Photography

Rain Photography in Urban London

Rain Photography in London
See a line of umbrellas when it rains in London

Head for the streets when it rains and see light bounce off the pavements creating illumination.  At any time of the year rain is always a welcome aspect for photographers as it helps us to capture very different types of shots.  (more…)

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22/10/2013
Street Photography / Urban Photography

The Mystery of the Street Entertainer

Street Entertainers
The Mystery of the Street Entertainer from Lou Smith Fine Art Photography

London is full of Street Entertainers – all dressed up ready to entertain the London public as they walk by.  If you like an entertainer you can pay by throwing a coin into a hat or (more…)

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15/09/2013
St George’s Day Celebrations London 2013
Street Portrait - Enjoying St George's Day London 2013
London Festivals / Street Photography

St George’s Day Celebrations London 2013

The Feast of St George!  Live in Trafalgar Square

Expect dragon slaying, entertainers, musicians, stalls and people dressed up having a good time on St George’s Day London 2013.  Location Trafalgar Square.  Lou Smith, camera in hand was there to capture the liveliness of this annual event.

 

Street Photography Portrait
Street Portrait – Cool Dude Enjoying St George’s Day London 2013

 

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25/04/2013
Street Photography

Street Vibe with Lou Smith

Street Photography as Stalls Sizzle and Buzz with Christmas Vibe   As London gears up for Christmas Street Photography is at its best.  Stalls sizzle, pop and burn as smoke…

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08/12/2012