This thesis is about interaction of photographer with urban public space. The goal is to show the transmission of a visual message through a photo. A photo link is displayed in the context of archiving temporary street art. Elements of street art photography are analysed through urban public or private space. The goal is to show how photography participates in capturing narratives of the city and street art. The technical aspects of taking a photo will also be addressed. Planning and selecting locations for photography will be explained. In this thesis, most of the attention is directet to recording visual communication in purpose of taking photographs of the graffiti in the city of Zagreb and Pula. The resulting series of photographs are subsequently processed. Their role in their environment, the meaning and the message they carry are addressed. It covers the history of photography and the overall development and impact of street art. The relation of street art to the observer and the problems with the law throughout history. The aim of the paper is to show series of photographs and their stories through the lens of the observer.