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Week 1: Introduction to Street Photography

Read "Street Photography Now" by Sophie Howarth and Stephen McLaren. Watch "Everybody
Street" (2013) documentary by Cheryl Dunn.

Assignment: Spend time observing the streets of London and identify potential subjects for street
photography. Start experimenting with different techniques such as shooting from the hip or using
reflections.

Week 2: Composition and Framing

Read "The Art of Photography" by Bruce Barnbaum. Watch "Tales by Light" episode 1, season 1.

Assignment: Focus on framing and composition in your street photography. Experiment with
different angles and framing techniques.

Week 3: Light and Shadow

Read "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson. Watch "Finding Vivian Maier" (2013)
documentary by John Maloof and Charlie Siskel.

Assignment: Explore how light and shadow affect your street photography. Look for interesting
patterns and shadows created by the light.

Week 4: Portraiture in Street Photography

Read "The Candid Frame: Conversations on Street Photography" by Ibarionex Perello. Watch "In No
Great Hurry: 13 Lessons in Life with Saul Leiter" (2013) documentary by Tomas Leach.

Assignment: Focus on capturing interesting portraits of people you encounter on the streets of
London. Experiment with different techniques for approaching and interacting with your subjects.

Week 5: Black and White Photography

Read "The Negative" by Ansel Adams. Watch "Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film" (2002) directed by
Ric Burns.

Assignment: Experiment with black and white photography in your street photography. Look for
interesting textures and contrasts.

Week 6: Storytelling in Street Photography

Read "The Moment It Clicks" by Joe McNally. Watch "Everybody Street" (2013) documentary by
Cheryl Dunn.

Assignment: Focus on telling a story with your street photography. Look for interesting scenes and
characters that convey a message or evoke an emotion.

Week 7: Night Photography

Read "Night Photography and Light Painting" by Lance Keimig. Watch "NY77: The Coolest Year in
Hell" (2007) documentary by Henry Corra.

Assignment: Experiment with night photography in your street photography. Look for interesting
light sources and try using long exposures.
Week 8: Urban Landscapes

Read "The Photographer's Eye" by Michael Freeman. Watch "The Salt of the Earth" (2014)
documentary by Wim Wenders and Juliano Ribeiro Salgado.

Assignment: Focus on capturing the urban landscapes of London in your street photography. Look
for interesting architecture and cityscapes.

Week 9: Editing and Post-Processing

Read "The Digital Photography Book" by Scott Kelby. Watch "No Cameras Allowed" (2014)
documentary by James Marcus Haney.

Assignment: Spend time editing and post-processing your street photography. Experiment with
different software and techniques to enhance your images.

Week 10: Final Project

Choose your best images from the previous nine weeks and create a final project. Consider creating
a photo book, a digital portfolio, or an exhibition.

Congratulations on completing the 10-week plan to improve your street photography in London!
Remember to keep practicing and experimenting with new techniques to continue improving your
skills.

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