Upgrade your creativity and train your eye toĀ take your street photography to the next level
FIND OUT MORELearn what makes a great shot, get fresh inspiration and ideas for what to shoot and how to read the street, and take better photos without relying on luck and spending hours hunting for photos.
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The Street Photography Playbook
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Perfect for beginnerĀ street photographersĀ or anyone with a rusty shutter finger looking for a mojo power boost, an escape from their comfort zone, or some fresh inspirationĀ and skills for a project.Ā
Inside you'll find contemporary street photos with bite-sized yet intel-rich insights, tips, and creative techniques to teach you how to get the shot.Ā
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Available in digital format* + as a pocket-sized bookĀ (UKĀ Amazon #1 Best Seller)Ā
*Accessed via any browser or through an app.
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I made this Playbook!
Hello, I'mĀ Polly Rusyn...
Iām aĀ professional photographer, speaker, and author, and Iāve been teaching street photography for 9 years. Iāve deconstructed 1000s of images searching for the secret sauce of what makes a great street photo. And Iāve shared my insights, knowledge and experience with 100s of street photographers.
My street photography has been awarded and exhibited internationally at a number of street photography festivals, and published in various magazines. I have given talks about street photography for top brands such as Nat Geo Traveller and Fujifilm. I've contributed toĀ books includingĀ "Women Street Photographers"Ā (Gulnara Samoilova), "The Travel Photographer's Way"Ā (Nori Jemil), andĀ "Reclaim The Street"Ā (Stephen McLaren and Matt Stuart).
MyĀ superpower is being able to explain things in concise and entertaining ways so that you can easily start applying new ideas and concepts to your street photography straight away, and have fun doing it.Ā I'm so excited to share my insights with you in this awesome digital playbook!
"Everything is learnable."
"Everybody takes a picture, but taking a picture is very different from making a photograph. A photograph is something that has an idea, that you give shape to, whereas a picture has no consciousness."
— JOEL MEYEROWITZ
Are you ready to upgrade your creativity and train your eye to take your street photography to the next level?
Get instant access to The Street Photography Playbook āĀ a treasure troveĀ of creative street photographyĀ ideasĀ to use as challenges, assignments, or prompts.
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"It's like having a workshop in yourĀ pocket!"
The DIGITALĀ version includes:Ā
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š„Ā 11 categories of ideas-packed inspiration
GEOMETRY, COLOUR, SHADOWS, GRAPHICS, SILHOUETTES, GLASS, ANONYMOUS, WEATHER, DETAIL, GESTURES + THINGS
š„ 49 ideasĀ
Illustrated with examples of contemporary street photography (shot by an award-winning street photographer)
(Value Ā£245)Ā
šøĀ Ā Bite-sized intel-rich explainers
Short-attention-span notes that contain invaluable insights behind the rules, tools and hacks to compose a photo in a creative way.
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šĀ BONUS #01 Ā Photo Deconstruction Files
5Ā PDF case studies thatĀ reveal theĀ how to select the best images from one location each withĀ aĀ 9 photoĀ 'contact sheet'Ā from each scene /Ā The thought processĀ behind the photo / InvaluableĀ notes and insights on various compositional elements.
(Value Ā£100)Ā
šĀ BONUS #02 Ā Project Starter Pack
5 awesome project suggestions in a PDFĀ to help kickstart your own imagination and creativity, and help generate ideas of series orĀ sets of photos.
(Value Ā£50)Ā
šĀ BONUS #02 Ā ExposureĀ Cheatsheet
This PDF infographicĀ intro to exposure (like no other!) gives you that all important foundation for understanding how the exposure triangle works.Ā And how to set your camera up for different light conditions.
(Value Ā£15)Ā
š FullĀ disclosure you will be offered the partner Playbook (The Photo Composition Playbook) at a reduced rate at checkout. Shhhhh!Ā Don't tell!)Ā
(TOTAL Value Ā£410)Ā
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GET INSTANT ACCESS TO THE DIGITAL VERSION + 3 FREE BONUSES TODAY FOR JUST Ā£20The PRINTEDĀ version includes:Ā
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š„Ā 10 categories of ideas-packed inspiration
GEOMETRY, COLOUR, SHADOWS, SILHOUETTES, GRAPHICS, GLASS, ANONYMOUS, WEATHER, DETAIL, GESTURESĀ
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š„ 44 ideas across categories
Illustrated with examples of contemporary street photography (made by me)
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š„ Short-attention-span-friendly insights
Bite-sizeĀ explainers that contain invaluable insights behind what makes a great photo along with ideas of what to think about and how to approach taking a shot(from an experienced street photographer Ā ā yes, itās me again!)
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š The advantage of a book is that you can through it in your bag, flick through it and turn the corners of the pages!
š³ The book (available at Amazon) is print-on-demand, which means no advance copies have been printed and that way it's kinder on the planet.
Ā š To get your copy head to your nearest Amazon website and search for my name (Polly Rusyn) and you will see my books! If you are in the UK hit the button below.
Ā£10.99
(The price can fluctuate onĀ Amazon)
š The Street Photography Playbook, which is the perfect partner to The Photo Composition Playbook is also available at Amazon.Ā
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Photo Deconstruction Files
Learn what works, what doesn't and what could be better compositionally with this set ofĀ 5 case studies that deconstruct fiveĀ of my photographs. Taking photos using ideas and prompts is one thing, being able to compose them well is another. Itās not enough to snap a photo and hope for the best.Ā
These case studies reveal:
- 9 photoĀ 'contact sheet'Ā from each scene
- The thought processĀ behind the photo
- Notes on the compositional elements
(Value: Ā£100)Ā
Bonus only availableĀ with DIGITAL version
BONUS #02
Project Starter Pack
Making photos with a project in mind can be really motivating, as you are working towards a goal. These 5 awesome project suggestions will help kickstart your own imagination and creativity, and help generate ideas of series orĀ sets of photos. One idea often leads to another. Just follow the inspirationā¦
Short-attention-span-friendly field notes including:
- What, where, when + how for 5 projectsĀ
- Street photographs toĀ illustrateĀ each one
- Tips on how toĀ approachĀ eachĀ project
(Value: Ā£50)Ā
Bonus only availableĀ with DIGITAL version
BONUS #03
Exposure Cheatsheet
This introduction (like no other!) to exposure will give you that all important foundation for understanding how the pesky exposure triangle works. BUT you can always shoot in P-Mode! (Your observations and compositions are much more important than yourĀ settings.)
This one-page infographic covers:
- Explainer of technical terms for newbies
- Secrets of the exposure triangle - exposed!
- Manual settings for inky shadows and cloudy days
(Value: Ā£15)Ā
Bonus only availableĀ with DIGITAL version
A quick reminder of what the DIGITALĀ version of The Street Photography Playbook includes:Ā
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š„Ā 11 categories of ideas-packed inspiration
GEOMETRY, COLOUR, SHADOWS, GRAPHICS, SILHOUETTES, GLASS, ANONYMOUS, WEATHER, DETAIL, GESTURES + THINGS
š„ 49 ideasĀ
Illustrated with examples of contemporary street photography (shot by an award-winning street photographer)
(Value Ā£245)Ā
šøĀ Ā Bite-sized intel-rich explainers
Short-attention-span notes that contain invaluable insights behind the rules, tools and hacks to compose a photo in a creative way.
Ā
šĀ BONUS #01 Ā Photo Deconstruction Files
5Ā PDF case studies thatĀ reveal theĀ how to select the best images from one location each withĀ aĀ 9 photoĀ 'contact sheet'Ā from each scene /Ā The thought processĀ behind the photo / InvaluableĀ notes and insights on various compositional elements.
(Value Ā£100)Ā
šĀ BONUS #02 Ā Project Starter Pack
5 awesome project suggestions in a PDFĀ to help kickstart your own imagination and creativity, and help generate ideas of series orĀ sets of photos.
(Value Ā£50)Ā
šĀ BONUS #02 Ā ExposureĀ Cheatsheet
This PDF infographicĀ intro to exposure (like no other!) gives you that all important foundation for understanding how the exposure triangle works.Ā And how to set your camera up for different light conditions.
(Value Ā£15)Ā
š FullĀ disclosure you will be offered the partner Playbook (The Photo Composition Playbook) at a reduced rate at checkout. Shhhhh!Ā Don't tell!)Ā
(TOTAL Value Ā£410)Ā
TODAY just Ā£20
GET INSTANT ACCESS TO THE DIGITAL VERSION + 3 FREE BONUSES TODAY FOR JUST Ā£20Canāt I just make a list of things to look for myself?
How much detail do you go into with each prompt or idea?
What is your refund policy?
Will this help me learn how to use my camera?
Iām not very confident about photographing people, what should I do?
I prefer black and white photography, is this any use to me?
DISCLAIMER - The photos you get as a result of this Playbook are very dependant on your overall street photography skills and imagination — all of which is learnable by the way! This Playbook is designed to help train your observation, not to define what you photograph. It’s been created to inspire you, not to limit you. Use it as a tool and a way to warm up your brain and tune your eyes. Snapping something isn’t enough to make a good photo, you still have to consider the light, the composition, the moment, the story, and all the other elements in the frame. This Playbook isn't a substitute for in-person training but it will 100% give you plenty of ideas, insights, and inspiration to get you started on one of the best creative adventures you've ever been on.