Public Transport

For this assignment, we want to see a street or documentary photograph that captures life on public transport—whether it's buses, trains, trams, or even ferries...? From the daily grind of commuting to quiet moments lost in thought, public transport creates so many opportunities for interesting and compelling street photos.

Some of the most iconic street photographs on public transport include

Vivian Maier's couple asleep on a bus,

https://histheoriculture.wordpress.com/2012/01/26/photo-review-vivian-maiers-talent-uncovered/

John Simmons' "Love on the Bus",

https://www.peterfetterman.com/artists/638-john-simmons/works/50962-john-simmons-love-on-the-bus-chicago-1967/

Richard Sandler's Grand Central Station.

https://avantgallery.com/products/grand-central-terminal

Bob Mazzer's London Underground Photos

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2013/jul/27/photography-london-underground-bob-mazzer

Photographers like Mike Goldwater, Louis Stettner (Penn Station), and Bruce Davidson (Subway)

https://www.hoxtonminipress.com/products/london-underground-1970-1980

https://louisstettner.com/penn-station/

https://www.magnumphotos.com/arts-culture/society-arts-culture/bruce-davidson-subway-new-york-usa/

Tips for the assignment:

🛑 Look for emotion – Commuters are often lost in thought, making for expressive moments.
💡 Use the lighting – Windows, artificial light and reflections help enhance the mood of your photograph
🚏 Think about motion – People rushing, waiting, or sitting still, try and think about how to incorporate motion into your image

🔭Lens Choice - you might want to add depth with a longer lens or try and cram an entire train carriage into the frame with something wider like a 28mm