Photography Street Photography

Question 1

The concept of the 'decisive moment' in street photography was famously described by which photographer?

Accepted Answer

Henri Cartier-Bresson

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Ansel Adams

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Dorothea Lange

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Diane Arbus

Question 2

Which type of camera is most favored by street photographers for its discreetness and quiet operation?

Accepted Answer

Mirrorless or rangefinder camera

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Large format view camera

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DSLR with battery grip

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Medium format film camera

Question 3

What focal length range is most commonly recommended for street photography to produce natural-looking perspectives?

Accepted Answer

35mm or 50mm

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14mm ultra-wide angle

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200mm telephoto

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85–135mm portrait range

Question 4

In street photography, 'zone focusing' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Pre-setting focus to a specific distance range so the camera is always ready to shoot

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Photographing only within a designated public zone

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Using a zoom lens to change focal lengths quickly

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Focusing on zones of contrasting light and shadow

Question 5

In the United States, street photography in public spaces is generally protected under which legal principle?

Accepted Answer

First Amendment right to freedom of expression

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Fourth Amendment protection from unreasonable searches

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Creative Commons public domain licensing

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The Berne Convention for the arts

Question 6

For zone focusing on the street, which aperture setting provides the deepest depth of field?

Accepted Answer

f/8 or f/11

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f/1.4

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f/2.8

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f/22 in total darkness only

Question 7

What is the 'hyperfocal distance' and why is it useful in street photography?

Accepted Answer

The focus distance that maximizes depth of field from half that distance to infinity

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The maximum zoom distance on a telephoto lens

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The minimum distance a macro lens can focus

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The distance at which background bokeh appears most pleasing