Photographs made in public places, such as streets, markets and parks, that show everyday human life. Street photographers usually work candidly. They try to capture real moments as they happen, often without the people knowing they are being photographed. Many street pictures also say something about society and the way people live.
Important figures in the genre include Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004), Garry Winogrand (1928-1984) and Robert Frank (1924-2019).
History
Britannica defines street photography as a genre of photography that records everyday life in a public place. Henri Cartier-Bresson, one of its best-known names, co-founded Magnum Photos in 1947 and published his book The Decisive Moment in 1952.
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