Street Stories with Sissi Lu

Begin to understand the power of storytelling through film photography with Sissi Lu. In this lesson, Sissi offers her unique perspective on film photography as she teaches you how to translate emotions into photographs. Follow her through the streets of New York City and learn how she approaches her subjects, engages with them & captures their stories in a visually beautiful way.

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SKU: m-lesson-087

What You'll Learn

In this lesson you'll learn how to tell a story through stunning street photography on film.

Introduction
Meet your instructor, Sissi Lu.
Gear
What cameras and film stock does Sissi use, and why?
Approaching & Rejection
Learn how to approach your subject on the street and deal with rejection.
On the Streets: Queens
Sissi meets up with Naomi who shows her Queens while they explore and take photos of this buzzing and lively burrow.
On The Streets: Farmers Market, Manhattan
The farmers markets in NYC are lively and buzzing with people early in the morning. Join Sissi as she hits the streets and puts everything you’ve learned so far into use.
On the Streets: Brooklyn
Sissi meets up with Michelle who shows her around Brooklyn as she shoots her subjects.
On the Streets: Chelsea
Sissi explores her own neighborhood & meets some heartwarming locals that share their stories.
Darkroom & Post-Production
Join Sissi as she visits her lab in Chelsea and learns a little bit about the development process & what Sissi does in terms of post-production.
Bonus: Q&A
Sissi goes through some of her most asked questions by her audience via Instagram.
Reviewing Prints & Conclusion
Sissi reviews the photos she's taken throughout the course and gives her closing thoughts.

Instructor

Sissi Lu

Sissi Lu is a film photographer based in NYC. She focuses on uniting cultural and generational divides by capturing the empathetic nature of humanity.