Mobile
If it’s true what Henri Cartier-Bresson says, that our first 10,000 photos will be our worst, then it’s safe to say that mobile photography has given people an historic opportunity to get past 10,001. There’s no question that smartphone cameras have revolutionized certain aspects of photography. This is especially true for street photos – it’s always with you, it’s discreet and moments are captured that may otherwise go unseen.
“The best camera is the one you have with you”
– Chase Jarvis
Always be prepared. Never miss a moment. Keep the camera app open at all times.
It’s true that the era of mobile street photography when stealth was simple because most people thought mobiles were used for calls and games is long over. But that doesn’t change the notion that many people believe the world’s best street photographers are using mobile phones as their primary mode of capture. The phone still offers a level of stealth and discretion not possible with larger cameras. And the quality is better than ever.
Seek out the work of Sheldon Serkin, Lloyd Fox, and Dimpy Bhalotia for some of the best street photography shot with mobiles.
- Mobile phones offer tremendous stealth & discretion
- Many apps offer granular controls not possible just a few years ago
- The behaviour of subjects often remains natural & unaffected by phones
- Shoot often and shoot plenty
