OVERVIEW OF STREET PHOTOGRAPHER OBJECTIVES FOR THE PHOTOJOURNALISM GENRE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55197/qjssh.v5i6.495Keywords:
street photography, street photography approach, street photography direction, street photography ethicsAbstract
This study is a review of borderless street photography, aiming to explore the objectives behind each captured subject and the storytelling conveyed through the recorded and displayed images. The methodology used combines both contemporary studies and literature references. Several images from current street photographers were selected for analysis, linking the purpose behind the captures with insights from previous literature. Interviews with photographers were also conducted to further strengthen the data obtained. The analysis revealed that the purpose of street photography, whether direct or indirect, holds significant value. Originally, street photographers pursued this as a hobby, capturing moments of human movement while applying artistic techniques with contemporary photography technology. However, these photographs unintentionally became valuable historical evidence and documentation, shedding light on the economic development of certain areas depicted. In addition to economic growth, these images also reflect cultural absorption, societal norms, and lifestyle changes over time, as seen through the continuous documentation by photographers. Behind the creation of these images, there exists a social interaction and communication between the subject and the photographer, with ethical considerations necessary to maintain human dignity and values. Moreover, photographers still must consider technical aspects such as monitoring lighting, whether artificial or natural, to achieve the best shot.
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