Visual Chaos

Black and white film is the medium of choice for many street photographers.

Dependent on contrast and light and darkness and pattern black and white photography can be a simplier way of approaching street photography.

But what about colour?

Colour is more complex. It can draw attention to itself to the detriment of the image itself. It is harder to manage and control.

So should we avoid colour in our street photography?

Harry Gruyaert is a master of colour street photography. What can we learn from him and his art?

Our friend Tatiana Hopper helps us explore and understand how to apply colour in our street work. She does so in this excellent YouTube video “How Harry Gruyaert Turns Chaos into Cinematic Street Photography.”