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Ways of Working

Ways of Working is a series of articles I wrote in 2005 about the practice of street photography. The pieces are highly subjective, and are the result of much shooting, note taking, and general time wasting. I hope they prove to be of value, however small. Thanks for reading.

(Intro)

1. Get Over It
2. Relax
3. Know Your Gear
4. Repeatability
5. Honesty
6. Masking
7. Study
8. Develop
9. Persist
10. Share

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ken micallef Aug 12 2008 / 7am

thanks for the great tutorial, here in NYC you take your life in your hands shooting street corners poplulated by drug dealers and the like, so any tips I can get are very helpful.
Jonnek Jonneksson Dec 03 2008 / 4pm

Ken,

when you are about to give it a shot in street corners populated by drug dealers, the first thing that you must do regarding your photography is to get known them well.

No tricks, tips or philosophical acrobatics.

Interesting article Michael David Murphy, though I never thought that it could exist a manual for street photography, or photography in general.

If you like I can try to explain that.

J.J.
kameelah Dec 25 2008 / 11am

this is really helpful. i hesitate to take photos because i am worried about permission, voyuerism, etc…
ken micallef Jan 23 2009 / 8am

Back again, rereading Ways of Working. what is the name of the Michael David Murphy book? Thanks J.J.
Karolus Naga Dec 27 2009 / 6pm

thank you for this note …

its wonderfull guide for a beginer like me …
Terry Hutchinson Jun 26 2010 / 10am

Really found this series thought provoking. I’ve been shooting street on and off for a while myself, but have found it difficult to explain the art and practice to friends. I will be referring them to this writing should they express an interest in trying it for themselves.
oli prout Jul 22 2010 / 4pm

hey Confidence isnt up there, everyone trusts a confident person. Tell people what you want dont ask,

Oli
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AlekWrzesi?ski May 12 2011 / 3pm

Thank You for your advice. : )
Micha Rainer Pali Sep 30 2011 / 10pm

Thanks a lot for your advice, really helpful

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