In spring, it’s time to dust off your bookshelves and make room for new additions. Lately, many international photographers have published exciting works that are worth exploring. Here is a selection of them.
“Women Street Photographers” Gulnara Samoilova
This book features street photographs by 100 women photographers and the experiences behind those images. Samoilova, the creator of the Women Street Photographers project, has brought together a selection of 100 standout women photographers who have captured special moments around the world. In addition to the wonderful street photos, photographer Melissa Breyer reflects in the foreword on how the genre has changed in terms of gender—considering how cultural shifts in gender roles have intertwined with technological developments in camera equipment.
Learn more about the book here.
“Brilliant Parade” Josh Edgoose
British photographer Josh Edgoose (known on Instagram as @spicy.meatball) recently released a book of his photographic work in London. It is a collection that highlights the character of London’s streets through chance interactions—often overlooked—that happen during various holidays and special occasions. Over five years, Edgoose photographed encounters and emotions in the city, capturing its vibrancy and constantly changing environment. Shooting in a candid style, he has tried to find order within chaotic scenes.
Learn more about the book here.
“Think Like a Street Photographer” Matt Stuart
In this practical book, well-known photographer Matt Stuart shares useful tips on how to think like a street photographer in order to find and capture compelling frames on the streets. He shares his experience of how he arrived at his best photos, how to remain unnoticed while still spotting opportunities in a chaotic crowd, and more. The book is also illustrated with nearly 100 of Stuart’s photographs, giving the reader a chance to learn from one of the most successful street photographers.
Learn more about the book here.
“Collection IV” Sean Tucker
This is a collection by British photographer and YouTuber Sean Tucker of photographs from 2020, captured throughout the year in his home city and while traveling. The book consists of his 90 favorite images, interspersed with quotes from his videos.
Learn more about the book here.
“New York” Craig Whitehead
This book is a visual journey through New York by British street photographer Craig Whitehead (known on Instagram as @sixstreetunder). Colorful streets lit by LEDs, reflections, contrasts, and compelling compositions make this a truly enjoyable visual tour of the American metropolis.
Learn more about the book here.
“Wild Flowers” Joel Meyerowitz
This is a reprint of Meyerowitz’s flower-themed photobook originally published in 1983. It is an updated and expanded edition, featuring previously unpublished photographs presented in a larger format.
For nearly 50 years, Meyerowitz has tended his visual flower gardens on the streets, in parks, and in cities he has visited or lived in. One day, while processing photos, he came across a batch of images featuring various flowers. He began to see connections that could bring together many of his other photographic interests. That is how the first edition of this book was born. It is seasoned with unique visual humor and an exceptional focus on detail, inviting the viewer to notice natural beauty on traffic-heavy streets.
Learn more about the book here.
“Fine Airs & Fine Graces” Shane Taylor
Irish photographer Shane Taylor’s (known on Instagram as @heroesforsale) first photobook is a collection of candid-style images. The Guardian has described it as frames from earlier times. His photographs are timeless, romantic scenes from the streets, public transport, and other public spaces. The partly monochrome images carry their own story and, with their cinematic style, resemble stills from old British TV series.
Learn more about the book here.
“Street Photography Assignments: 75 Reasons to Hit the Streets and Learn” Valerie Jardin
This practical handbook trains your eye to press the shutter at the right time. French photographer Valerie Jardin, who has taught photographic knowledge for years, shares tips that anyone can practice to develop their skills. For example, there are lessons on street portraits, creating silhouettes, and capturing light and shadow, as well as on creating more abstract images, and much more. Each assignment includes an explanation of the technical side, along with Valerie’s tips on how to practice it, and an example photo she has made.
Learn more about the book here.
“Perfect Strangers: New York City Street Photographs” Melissa O´Shaughnessy
Photographer Melissa O’Shaughnessy captured the ever-changing streets and passing people of New York City in this book. These photographs were taken over the last seven years on the streets of New York. Through her curious and distinctive vision, the book lets us witness the playful nature of human activity on the city’s shimmering sidewalks. She has collected many colorful characters into the pages—fascinating to follow between the covers.
Learn more about the book here.
“Almost Real” Francesco Sembolini
This is the debut book by Italian photographer Francesco Sembolini. The book includes 150 color photographs that create a three-dimensional sense of reality through an intense graphic awareness. It contains abstract street photographs as well as interesting situations and richly colored scenes.
Learn more about the book here.
“Out of Place” Bas Losekoot
This book is like a photo essay that offers an overview of the psychological journey of modern life in megacities. Dutch photographer Bas Losekoot began exploring with his photographs how population density affects human behavior. With his intuitive eye, he observed everyday chance encounters and how people present themselves and meet one another in fleeting seconds. By playing with light and composition, Bas created at times dramatic images where small gestures play an important role. He photographed city life in New York, São Paulo, Seoul, Mumbai, Hong Kong, London, Lagos, Istanbul, and Mexico City.
Learn more about the book here.
