Snapshot aesthetic

A style of photography that looks like everyday snapshots. Pictures show ordinary life, friends, homes and small moments. They may look casual, with flash, tilted framing or bright colors, even when the photographer plans them carefully. The style sits between staged and candid photography.

Photographers linked to this style include William Eggleston (born 1939), Nan Goldin (born 1953) and Wolfgang Tillmans (born 1968). In the 1990s it also became common in fashion photography.


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Martin Kaninsky

Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.

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