Think Like a Street Photographer


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'Never does that old maxim "the harder I practice, the luckier I get" ring truer.' - Matt Stuart Street photography may look like luck, but you have to get out there and hone your craft if you want to shake up those luck vibes. Matt Stuart never goes out without his trusty Leica and, in a career spanning twenty years, has taken some of the most accomplished, witty and well-known photographs of the streets. From understanding how to be invisible on a busy street, to anticipating a great image in the chaos of a crowd, Matt Stuart reveals in over 20 chapters the hard-won skills and secrets that have led to his greatest shots. He explains his purist and uniquely playful approach to street photography leaving the reader full of ideas to use in their own photography. Illustrated throughout with 100 of Stuart's images, this is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the finest street photographers around.




The Philadelphia Photographer, 1884, Vol. 21


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Excerpt from The Philadelphia Photographer, 1884, Vol. 21: An Illustrated Monthly Journal, Devoted to Photography Bits from Abroad: Albumen Blisters on Paper; Ger 'man Gems; Master-pieces of Portrait Artists as Models; Proper Illumination; Annoying Phenom ena; Peculiar Process for Reducing Copy Pict ures; Silver from Gelatine Emulsion Residues. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




The Philadelphia Photographer, Vol. 22


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Excerpt from The Philadelphia Photographer, Vol. 22: An Illustrated Monthly Journal, Devoted to Photography; January 1885 The gallery of the Music Hall, where our blessed art is to be honored, may be com pared to an inverted letter 3. Standing at the mouth of the letter, photography would be on the left side and reach back and around to the right side, including the whole of the bend Of the U. Through the centre of the gallery a line of tall posts sup ports the roof. They are thirty feet apart. Between them, leaving an occasional space, the uprights, upon both sides of which the photographs are to be hung, are arranged, twelve feet in height. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.







The Philadelphia Photographer


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Excerpt from The Philadelphia Photographer: An Illustrated Monthly Journal, Devoted to Photography; The Official Organ of the National Photographic Association of the United States; January, 1875 While Ross Co. Are the oldest manufactu'rers of Photographic Lenses in existence, they also keep up with the requirements of the fraternity, by constantly manufacturing new combinations and improving on those already in existence. They have lately perfected, and will soon furnish us stock of. A new series of Card Lenses, extra rapid, peculiarly adapted for babies, and people who will not be quiet. We will give notice of their arrival. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




The Philadelphia Photographer, Vol. 3


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Excerpt from The Philadelphia Photographer, Vol. 3: January, 1866 Solar Spectrum, Experiments of Sir David Brewster and Helmholtz on the. Prof. O. N. Rood, Summary, Photographic. M. Carey lea, 19, 55, 83, 117, 154, 185, 219, 236, 284, 317, 354, 383 Salad for the Photographer. Editor, 29, 61, 94, 126, 157, 189, 221, 253, 287, 319, 356 Speckled Photographs, and How to Make. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




In Plain Sight


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"Philadelphia is thought to have the oldest and largest collection of public art in the country. Some of the works are in prominent locations and have become tourist destinations, much like the Liberty Bell or the Rocky statue. Other works of art define particular neighborhoods, parks and personalities. There are over 3,000 murals spread throughout Philly. It's an extraordinary number, but here, the extraordinary has become an ordinary part of life. These treasured works of art are so neatly woven into the fabric of the city, and have become so commonplace, that life simply moves around them. The art forms a backdrop to everyday activities. Some of these works are beautiful, some are powerful, and some serve as monuments to great figures, while still others were created to stir our imagination and curiosity. Each photograph in this book represents a moment in time when photographer Ed Hille was able to fulfill his purpose of helping people to appreciate and see new angles of the city and the art that surrounds them. This book is not just about the art on display, but also about the many ways in which we experience the art. It's a testament to Philadelphia, a city that has committed significant resources to creating and preserving public art"--




The Philadelphia Photographer, 1876


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Excerpt from The Philadelphia Photographer, 1876: An Illustrated Monthly Journal, Devoted to Photography, the Official Organ of the National Photographic Association of the United States Each article warranted to do the work claimed for it, if used according to the directions plainly printed on the label accompanying each bottle or package. These preparations are noted for their purity'and uniformity, and have for years been used in the most celebrated galleries in the United States and Canada. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.