Marie Laigneau is a London-based street photographer who enjoys travelling to the world’s biggest cities to capture the fleeting essence of urban life. Her pictures have a soft, magical feel yet often show people in nature looking thoughtful or mysterious. She’s famous for a project where she photographs all kinds of people from her home country. If you scroll through her Instagram, you’ll see her feed is full of these beautiful and interesting images that make you stop and wonder what’s happening.

Street Focus 55: Street Tips with Marie Laigneau – This Week in Photo

Analysis of this photo (Concepts used):

  • Capture Eye Contact: The woman looks directly at the camera, creating a connection with the viewer.
  • Avoid Distractions: Despite the busy background, the focus remains on the woman, ensuring she is the central subject without unnecessary visual clutter.
  • Rule of Thirds: The woman is positioned along the vertical thirds of the frame(approximately in the middle third.) This technique balances the composition and making it visually engaging.

Work cited:

Van Johnson, Frederick. Street Focus 55: Street Tips With Marie Laigneau. 8 Oct. 2015, thisweekinphoto.com/street-focus-55-street-tips-with-marie-laigneau.