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Before the Frame: A Filmmaker's Approach to Street Photography

Explore street photography techniques with Dan Aragon & PetaPixel.

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Before the Frame
A Filmmaker's Approach to Street Photography

“When I’m photographing in the city, the most important thing is to be invisible. I don’t want to interrupt the flow. The OM-3 has that small, metal, original vintage feel, and people in the street don’t react to it. They think you’re a tourist, and that’s where you catch the real city.”

Recently, an OM SYSTEM film crew followed photographer and filmmaker Dan Aragon to document how he captures New York City through photos and video stories. In this PetaPixel article, Dan shares his storytelling, coloring, and timing techniques for capturing images that go beyond a snapshot and make the viewer wonder what has happened before.

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Before the Frame: A Filmmaker's Approach to Street Photography

Explore street photography techniques with Dan Aragon & PetaPixel.

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