Urban Tales and Frames

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Beyond the Frame: Capturing the Stories Written on People’s Faces and Gestures

Beyond the Frame: Capturing the Stories Written on People’s Faces and Gestures

Getting Closer in Street Photography

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Fernando Coelho
Dec 10, 2024
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In the streets, people usually go from point A to point B or temporarily wait in between.

With a photo, you freeze time. When you pay attention, you can also freeze emotions, moods, or “blips” in the normality.

When you frame close enough, you can not only isolate the street actors in your play but potentially a mood. And, you know, great street photograp…

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