​10 Street Photography advices

10 Street Photography advices

Street photography is a favorite of many photography enthusiasts, state of real people and the nature of emotional expression for street photography is full of unpredictable and unique charm. In the photos of this kind of subject matter, photographer usually do not ask the opinion of the subject, the other party don't even know were taken. It is not absolute, you can take those who make you feel interesting, you can even go before them, ask them to put a model for you. To subject to stay in their familiar environment also can get more natural canvas prints. In the process of filming, the most important thing is to enjoy the present, enjoy the hands of the equipment and enjoy everything in sight. Don't forget, your goal is to capture the moment of emotion, warm humanistic care, and detail tables to show the characters. Before you are familiar with all this you might need some practice, but in the end you will find all of these are worth it.

No.1 select the most appropriate lens

Here I don't hope you buy a best and most expensive, the most powerful lens, but the most appropriate lens. No one says you can't use telephoto lenses street snap, but in my opinion this choice does more harm than good. In the street holding a telephoto lens on the disorderly clap will only make people think you are a wretched the paparazzi. If you don't want too conspicuous, so you need to try to short distance and as far as possible little action.

No.2 camera

The fastest camera is to use the AV (aperture priority) model, and then manually adjust the aperture and ISO value, opportunity to adjust the shutter speed according to your Settings. Taken in sunshine good environment, I will use the f / 16 of the aperture and ISO 200-400, set the camera shutter speed usually is 1/200 of a second (sunshine laws of 16). Remember the shutter speed and aperture and ISO related. If the camera shutter speed less than 1/80 of a second, then pictures will have may be taken as jitter or an object moves too fast and appear blurred, and of course it's not all bad. If you need to increase the shutter speed, you need to improve the ISO value, reduce the aperture. If they are too advanced for you, you can also use P (automatic) block, at this time the opportunity to automatically set the parameters, but you can also according to their own needs to adjust the exposure compensation value. Most of the photographers, customizable parameters in P block is too little, so is not suitable for them. Although P block in most cases is very reliable, but it is easy to appear the shutter in lower light situations too slow.

No3 close to your subject

Wide Angle lens you need to be very close to your subject. This photo is easy to give the viewer a presence. At the same time compared to stand across the street with a telephoto lens candid, wide-angle lens can accommodate more background. When many excellent street photographers taken with their subject in close proximity, and sometimes the distance between them no more than 1 m. As long as you have enough observation, and never give up looking for, so whether in busy streets, or in the market or the park, you can have a big harvest. If the end of canvas prints photos and you think different, maybe you need a little closer. Use your feet to "zoom", patience to wait for the right time.

No.4 carrying a camera

Street photography is equal to everyone; you must keep that in mind. As the extension of your line of sight, from the Angle of your camera can let others see the world, so if because no camera to miss a good photograph it is a shame for a photographer. People often say that "decisive moment", too, opportunity fleeting, rarely have the chance to remedy, so the photographer must be prepared.

No.5 don't frighten yourself

A lot of people are always afraid to step out the first step of street photography. They fear the reaction of the subject, afraid after they found themselves being taken will be angry, and even the police. It is very common, but with enough practice and adapt to, you can overcome this fear. Here is some of my advice: find an interesting place to sit, don't forget to bring your camera. I like to stay with me when I'm travelling in cafes and restaurants, and the camera to keep open. In this state, you can very easy to look around, press the shutter wouldn't be too nervous.

No.6 taken to waist level height

In general, the camera up front is a very standard shooting position. But sometimes you can't do it, so this time filming in the form of waist level view is a good alternative. I have just contact street photography, and dare not to put the camera on the sight for the people. So I will put the camera on and waist high on the location of the shooting. Started doing so the success rate is not high, but with the familiar for camera and lens focal length, I slowly can also get some good canvas prints.

No.7 shooting in the evening

The night downtown can find many worth filming in the city. Compared with the day, the shutter speed will be slower, you also need to adjust according to actual conditions to the aperture and ISO Settings. If you plan to shoot long exposure, so remember to bring a tripod. And a large aperture lens can help you ensure that the shutter speed, reduce the rate of paste slice. Taken at night when you need to use the line, to lead the viewer's eye shadow and composition. Silhouette is a nice picture element; you can put them in the future.

No.8 don't be traditional thinking is limited

The simplest picture can also convey the most strong emotions and thoughts. People always mistaken for street photography, someone should be in so they will do their best to figures into the picture. Find quiet streets, and try to no one in the picture appear under the condition of making a fun of street photography. You will find it quite interesting.

No.9 the quality is not everything

There are some photographers may have different opinions, but in my experience, I shot in the street does not like in the scenery or commercial photography so concerned about the quality. There is nothing wrong in the pursuit of high quality performance, but it is not so important in street photography. I think composition, light and photo story and drama are much more important. If your photo has one or more of the above four factors, then congratulations, you are for a good street photographer. Conversely, if the picture composition, light and narrative are not good, so the picture sharpness, noise performance and quality are all talk. Should be most concerned about is how to shoot a good photo - rather than struggle with parameters repeatedly.

No.10 the most important thing, enjoy the process!

Like any other genre of photography, the things you need most are passion and love. If the street photography is not you’re that cup of tea, you also are very difficult to get their satisfaction. Ideas always come with passion, so don't worry about how others said, shoot those things that make you happy. I love the entire street, because it let me don't curtilage in the home, but went out to meet a variety of passers-by, from a new Angle to observe life. This is my motivation for filming. Street photography requires the photographer had plenty of practice, the more you take, the more the good photo sensitivity is higher, and the confidence also can increase accordingly. Entry door bar of this kind of photography is not high, at the same time you can late minimal use of the software, because when I was filming, will try to arrange all the elements.

Perception of shooting subjects and intuition is very important. Awareness needs to be a photographer carefully observes the details in the scene, and intuition is the moment to react. Combination can help the photographer caught the so-called "decisive moment", shooting amazing canvas prints works properly expresses the photographer's thought and the story in the photo. Good street photography works are usually composed of simple elements, but it is precisely these simple things can convey thoughts and feelings is very strong. You need to constantly practice, take the camera out, slowly to discover the wonderful moments.