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In 2023, my book Street Photography Bible was published by Photofacts Academy. It is a summary of my street photography adventures to date. For me, it is a marker in time, a milestone.
It is not a book to read, but a reference work. Although, of course, I have done my utmost to write everything down in a way that I myself would enjoy reading! The result is a handy book, with insights, assignments, and challenges. It contains everything from legal and technical information to extensive exercises that you can use on the street!
All aspects of street photography
In this Street Photography Bible, I have deliberately chosen not to focus on just one aspect of street photography. Over the past few years, I have spoken to many other street photographers and we have discussed all aspects of street photography at length.
Street photography is not something you can learn from a book, precisely because of its diversity. To really progress, you have to put in the miles. Literally and figuratively. Slowly crawl out of your comfort zone. And it is precisely in all these aspects that I hope the book will provide guidance.
How do you respond to someone who asks if you took their photo?
Which cameras and lenses are good for street photography?
What should you do if the city you are visiting is too overwhelming?
What is the best way to take a particular photo?
So expect practical information, with beautiful sample photos! I hope it also shows you to learn from other street photographers, but not to mirror your heroes. Just start shooting. With the information in this book, I am sure you will develop your own preferences.
Photofacts academy:
Street Photography Workshop
We have also included a workshop with the book Street Photography Bible. In this workshop (course), I will take you on a tour of Nijmegen and show you how street photography actually works in practice, using real-life situations.
Simple exercises that you can start doing today, regardless of the weather. The course lasts about an hour and consists of bite-sized chunks. Short, insightful videos with sample photos from that session. You will see a topic covered in the video, and we will also show you the final photo right away.
In addition to discussing the adventures on the street at length, I will of course also briefly touch on post-processing. In street photography, this really doesn't need to be extensive. I'll show you what I would do with a photo!
What others say about The Street Photography Bible
Owen Schumacher – Instagram
Michiel shares his joy and discoveries in this book with anyone who wants to know. Have you thought about this yet? Try it! It helped me! And everything is allowed and nothing is mandatory, and know that there is only one rule: there are no rules.
It's about finding that joy. There is no good or bad, there is only the pure enjoyment of capturing that one moment. This book can help with that.
Jochem van Gelder – instagram
Photography is much more than just getting your settings right. Photography is above all the art of seeing, and Michiel has mastered that art like no other. He sees and captures the ultimate moment on the street or wherever else he happens to be. After reading his bible, chances are you'll see it too!
Fokko Muller – instagram
The best thing about street photography is that you can just walk out the door and never know what you'll come home with. Michiel has clearly done his homework. This book is full of recognizable, practical, and useful tips to help you get started as a street photographer!
