From Duvall Street in Key West to Clematis Streets in West Palm Beach, and everywhere in between, South Florida’s streets offer a wealth of opportunities for Street and Urban Photographers to practice our craft.

Street photography is a type of documentary photography that features subjects in candid situations within public places such as streets, parks, beaches, malls, political conventions and other settings.

Street photography uses the techniques of straight photography in that it shows a pure vision of something, like holding up a mirror to society. Street photography often tends to be ironic and can be distanced from its subject matter, and often concentrates on a single human moment, caught at a decisive or poignant moment. On the other hand, much street photography takes the opposite approach and provides a very literal and extremely personal rendering of the subject matter, giving the audience a more visceral experience of walks of life they might only be passingly familiar with. In the 20th century, street photographers have provided an exemplary and detailed record of street culture in Europe and North America, and elsewhere to a somewhat lesser extent.

 Many classic works of street photography were created in the period between roughly 1890 and 1975 and coincided with the introduction of portable cameras, especially small 35mm, rangefinder cameras, most famously the Leica, as used by Henri Cartier-Bresson, among others.

The purpose of the group is to promote and practice the art of Street Photography in South Florida, as well as to learn from each other and help everyone improve. Since the actual taking of photos on the street is often best done by oneself, suggestions and assignments will be posted as meetups. We will also get together at least monthly to look at and discuss the various photos that were taken, and to share our experiences of the various photographic opportunities that we went to shoot at. Additionally, meetups at events such as festivals, street fairs, charity events, or other large gatherings, where a group of photographers will not attract attention, will be scheduled as they become available.

We also plan to have professional photographers and other guest speakers at future meetings to share their knowledge about street photography, as well as the psychology of taking pictures of strangers, and techniques for getting the most out of your camera while shooting street photography.

Street photography can be fun, challenging, and even a bit scary. The hope is that by joining this group, we can collectively have fun, challenge our creativity, and overcome any fears we may have to push our photography to new limits. Come join us and let's hit the streets!

 

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  • February 16 at 7:00 PM, 3 Street Shooters attended

    Monthly Meeting
    This meeting, and all subsequent monthly meetings, will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. An agenda for this meeting will be posted in the next few days.

  • January 26 at 7:00 PM, 40 Street Shooters attended

    ING Miami Marathon Photography Explained with David Evard of MarathonFoto

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    Come and join the Miami SmugMug User Group for a joint meeting in the meeting/board room at Sparez Bowling Alley to meet David Evard. He has worked with MarathonFoto... Learn more

  • January 8 at 10:00 AM, 2 Street Shooters attended

    24th Annual Las Olas Art Festival Part I
    24th Annual Las Olas Art Fair Part I (Fort Lauderdale, FL) January 7th & 8th, 2012 Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM Free Admission Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale,... Learn more

  • January 7 at 10:00 AM, 8 Street Shooters attended

    24th Annual Las Olas Art Festival Part I
    24th Annual Las Olas Art Fair Part I (Fort Lauderdale, FL) January 7th & 8th, 2012 Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM Free Admission Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale,... Learn more

  • December 11, 2011 at 9:00 AM, 6 Street Shooters attended

    SFPC CHRISTMAS TOYS IN THE SUN RUN
    Photo Opportunity! Largest assembly of motorcycles and a concert in South Florida. If you haven't experienced it, you are missing something! Be aware that I95 and 595... Learn more
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  • New RSVP
    Lynden Bryan Lynden Bryan RSVPed Yes for Monthly Meeting
    Thursday at 11:02 PM
    Lynden Bryan
    Mar 15
    Monthly Meeting
    Thursday 7:00 PM at The 84 Diner
    2 attending

    via Meetup for iPhone

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    Tom Olsen Tom Olsen RSVPed Yes for Monthly Meeting
    Thursday at 8:17 AM
    Tom Olsen
    Mar 15
    Monthly Meeting
    Thursday 7:00 PM at The 84 Diner
    2 attending
  • New Member
    Tom Olsen Tom Olsen joined
    Thursday at 7:52 AM
    Tom Olsen
    "I've been a photographer for as long as I have memory both with and without a camera. Without a camera I began storing images and scenes I came upon which appealed to me in some way, something I continue to do to this day."
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    Laura V Laura V joined
    Wednesday at 1:47 PM
    Laura V
    "I like to travel all over Florida to photograph the unique cultures and locations that this wonderful state has to offer."
  • New Discussion Reply
    Evelyn Fierro Evelyn Fierro replied to Getting started
    February 18 at 12:59 PM
    Evelyn Fierro

    "Comfy shoes also. Always pants, shirt, sandals.....a cart full of photo props, two kids attached to my limbs....lol"

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    Evelyn Fierro Evelyn Fierro replied to What do you shoot with?
    February 18 at 12:55 PM
    Evelyn Fierro

    "Nikon D-3100 55mm and 200mm lens. I also have an old 35mm film Minolta."

  • New Discussion Reply
    Evelyn Fierro Evelyn Fierro replied to Hello! How many here do we have still? (latest of 4)
    February 18 at 12:50 PM
    Evelyn Fierro

    "Hi Billy =D. I'm glad the group was not eliminated . I'm still also actively following it and willing to participate in its events =D Ty for saving the group!"

  • New Member
    Jennifer J Hume Jennifer J Hume joined
    February 18 at 9:20 AM
    Jennifer J Hume
    "I have a Nikon DSLR and take it anywhere I think there could be photographic opportunities, and it is safe. If it's not safe for a DSLR, then I take my point and shoot!"
  • New Discussion
    Billy Li Billy Li started Getting started
    February 18 at 4:04 AM
    Billy Li

    "Comfortable shoes, a hat and some shades, if it's sunny. What's your routines? Just getting the forum rolling..."

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  • New Discussion
    Billy Li Billy Li started What do you shoot with?
    February 18 at 4:00 AM
    Billy Li

    "No need to be shy or embarrassed. I shot with a 5mp kodak point and shoot to a leica M6. For street type shots, does it really matter much? Or you may have some lens questions. Just ask here"

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