The first part of thesis describes the development of street photography: its roots, predecessors who influenced on its shaping, when it was established as a stand-alone concept, the technological advances that influenced on development of street photography. It analyzes the operation of the main representatives (Cartier-Bresson, Brassai, Robert Doisneau, Robert Frank and Garry Winogrand) and their impact on the further development of street photography. Further, the paper describes the motives and methods used when shooting street photography. The thesis compares the street and documentary photography, several similarities, but primarily their differences. The practical part of thesis is a portfolio of street photos, photos specifications and used equipment. Analysis of photographs from the portfolio follows characteristics of street photography, the difficulties arising during the shooting, the factors that can help in shooting, and the manner in which the photo was taken.