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Thoughts on Street Photography

Thoughts on Street Photography

Softcover (Trade Paperback) Paperback Traditional Chinese (with English annotations) 232 pages 14.8 x 21.0 x 3.0 cm 1.0 kg

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Thoughts on Street Photography is a seminal instructional and philosophical volume by the world-renowned photographer Fan Ho. Originally compiled during the peak of his street photography career in the 1950s and 60s, the book offers an intimate look at the “Fan Ho method.” Through a series of essays, Ho discusses the importance of patience, the geometry of composition, and the emotive power of high-contrast lighting. This 2025 edition by WE Press restores this critical text for a new generation, providing a rare opportunity to learn directly from the master who turned the streets of Old Hong Kong into a timeless stage for the human drama. It is an essential resource for any student of photography or admirer of Ho’s cinematic aesthetic.

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