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Street Photography: Gear, Style & On-the-Street Skills
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Street Photography: Gear, Style & On-the-Street Skills

This course is part of Street Photography Specialization

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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August 2025

Assessments

6 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Street Photography Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course

This module lays the groundwork for understanding how your equipment affects your results in street photography. You'll learn the technical and creative implications of lenses, camera bodies, and add-ons like filters or tripods. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining an existing setup, this module ensures you’ll make informed, intentional choices about your gear.

What's included

6 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

This module moves beyond specs and into strategy—how what you wear, carry, and choose to shoot with influences your success on the street. From color decisions to camera type, the module helps you think practically and personally about gear as a tool for artistic expression.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Street photography is about movement, awareness, and reacting to your surroundings—not fussing with a bag full of lenses. This short but essential module reframes your relationship with gear, advocating for simplicity, spontaneity, and real-world experiences over endless upgrades.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

What separates a decent photo from a powerful one? In this module, you'll uncover the building blocks of photographic style, from framing to post-processing. Discover how your personal lens—both literal and figurative—shapes the way you see the world, and learn how to fine-tune it for consistency and impact.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Street photography often comes with unpredictability, rejection, and moral dilemmas. This module helps you build thick skin and thoughtful perspective. You'll explore how to approach strangers, how to recover from failures, and how to navigate the ethical lines of public space photography.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

To create compelling street images, you need more than a quick shutter finger—you need time, patience, and connection. This final module teaches you how to wait for the right moment, interact with your subjects meaningfully, and elevate your work beyond clichés by diving deeper into your surroundings.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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