Street photography today | Sophie Howarth, Stephen McLaren

Street Photography Now is a visually stunning and inspiring guide to contemporary street photography. Authors Sophie Howarth and Stephen McLaren explore the work of leading photographers who capture city life in all its dynamism, chaos and beauty.

The book explores current trends, techniques, and approaches to street photography, showing how photographers from different generations use composition, light, and chance to create shots that capture unique moments from everyday life.

The main ideas of the book

• What is street photography today?
  A study of the evolution of the genre and its significance in contemporary visual art.

• Key photographers and their methods
  A review of the work of over 40 photographers who shape contemporary street photography.

• Composition, light and moment
  Like masters of photography, they work with random moments, creating emotionally charged shots.

• Technical and creative techniques
  How to use color, urban geometry, and unexpected situations to create unique shots.

• The role of photography in reflecting society
  How street photography reflects culture, politics, social change, and the modern urban landscape.

Who is this book for?

• Photographers – both professionals and amateurs who are passionate about urban photography.
• Artists and designers interested in visual narratives and contemporary photography.
• Lovers of art and visual culture who want to immerse themselves in the world of street photography.
• Journalists and documentarians seeking to better understand visual approaches to reportage photography.

📌 "Street Photography Today" is not just a book, but an inspiration for those who seek beauty in random moments of life, where each frame tells a unique story.