Why M43 is The Best for Street Photography

Why I Think M43 Is The Best For Street Photography

When it comes to street photography there is alot of debate as to what the best camera choice is. Some guys prefer their dslr's, others their camera phones, and some frown on anyone that doesnt shoot a leica. When it comes down to my money though I know that m43 is the best system for me and my uses. Read more after the break to find out why I think m43 is the best for street photography.

Street photography and light painting mix.

When you are out on the streets it can become easy to slide into casual photography. You stop taking it seriously and just take snapshots. When you concentrate and bring your full attention to bare you can recognize the opportunity to try different techniques. Here was a scene I found as I left a movie with my girlfriend. I saw immediately that a regular shot wouldn't do it any justice. I told my girlfriend I wanted to do a shot and experimented between breaks to find my angle and settings. A combination of olympus live composite mode and a handheld flash got me this shot out of camera. I have only done slight adjustments to contrast, saturation and exposure. No photoshop. Just lightroom.

Take the time, experiment, and create good photos.
Joshua Son

Bounce flash on the street

Just two examples of how bounce flash on the street can add something special to your photos. Bounced off the metal canopy for creative effect. Shot in Dalian China by Joshua Son.

What are the rules of street photography?

Well really they are more like guidelines than rules.

So now you know what street photography is, vaguely anyways, and you have a camera. Now you will probably find yourself wondering what the rules of street photography are. Unfortunately other than actually making photographs there aren't any rules. Street photography is free flowing like the scenes you are trying to capture. However, here are 10 guidelines that can help you develop your style and produce more consistent quality photographs.