Transformations of street photography in the era of digital technologies

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The purpose of the article is to explore the main features of street photography’s development in the digital age. The methodology. Several methods were used to analyze the street photography genre. The logical-analytical method helped to organize and summarize key ideas. The subject-analytical method allowed a deeper look at photography as a form of art and social communication. The system-analytical method showed the connection between technology and the evolution of the genre. The typological method identified the main stages of street photography development, and the historical-cultural method traced the impact of cultural factors on the genre. The results. Digital technologies have greatly influenced the genre, transforming it from traditional to new forms. The use of mobile devices and social media has blurred the lines between professional and amateur photography, opening new creative possibilities. Street photography now includes elements of humanism, surrealism, and documentary film, creating visual stories that reflect the social space of the digital age. The scientific novelty. This study explores how digital technologies have changed street photography. It also explores how humanism, surrealism, and documentary film influence the genre, as well as its historical and modern development. The conclusions. Digital photography is flexible and widespread because of mobile devices, which affects how people create. Smartphones, social media, mirrorless cameras, and AI have changed the genre, making it harder to tell the difference between professional and amateur work. Street photography continues to adapt to the changing cultural space. The practical significance of the article is in its contribution to understanding how digital technologies affect street photography and audiovisual arts. It helps both researchers and artists better understand how technology is changing creative expression.