Street photography
Capturing candid moments of strangers and everyday life in public places.
Street photography
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $5
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- Out and about
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It keeps taking you somewhere new.
- Every session brings something you haven't tasted, heard or seen.
- It gets you outside.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to have adventures
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make things
Maybe not if
- You want it to be social
- You would rather stay indoors
- Weather easily puts you off
What it feels like
Street photographyAverage arts & Expression hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$5The only thing you pay for
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
$60About $0.58 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Walk a busy street for an hour and shoot people from a respectful distance.
1 hour or moreOut and aboutVery easy to start
Questions
How much does street photography cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $5 a month once you are going.
How much time does street photography take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do street photography?
Anywhere outside, like a park, a trail or a street.
Is street photography good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Walk a busy street for an hour and shoot people from a respectful distance.
Do I need other people for street photography?
No. It works fine on your own.