Building Confidence in Street Photography with Valerie Jardin

#571 Valerie Jardin is a renowned street photographer, educator,
and host of the Hit the Streets podcast, celebrated for her
candid approach to capturing everyday moments. She recounts how
her early influences growing up in France and her father's
passion for wildlife photography shaped her artistic vision, even
before she picked up a camera in her twenties. Valerie’s
evolution from shooting wildlife and family portraits to running
a commercial studio, and finally transitioning to street
photography, offers listeners valuable lessons on adaptability
and following creative passions.

KEY TOPICS COVERED
Navigating the Photographer’s Journey - Valerie shares
her gradual shift from wildlife and portrait work to full-time
street photography, emphasizing experimentation and personal
projects as core to discovering one’s true passion.Cultivating
Photographic Vision - She explains why vision trumps technical
perfection, advocating for real-world practice, making creative
choices in-camera, and learning to see the world through a
photographic lens.Street Photography Practice—Ethics, Legality,
and Approach - Valerie clarifies misconceptions around street
photography, covers ethical/legal aspects, shares tips on gear
(favoring lightweight, unobtrusive cameras), and highlights the
value of patience and discernment while shooting.

IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS & CONCEPTS



Photographic Vision: The distinctive way a photographer
perceives and interprets scenes, fundamental for creating
impactful images.


Street Photography: The art of candidly documenting
everyday life in public spaces, focusing on story and context
rather than posed shots.



DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS
How has Valerie’s career evolution influenced your perspective
on trying different photography genres?What are simple exercises
you can do to sharpen your photographic vision?How do you interpret
the ethical responsibility of photographing strangers in public?How
might simplifying your gear impact your style or results?

RESOURCES:
Visit Valerie Jardin's Website -
https://www.valeriejardinphotography.com/
Follow Valerie Jardin on Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/valeriejardin/
Hit the Streets Podcast -
https://www.valeriejardinphotography.com/podcast


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