5 Street Photography Tips Every Photographer Should Know

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[sviat]

I've been shooting film for a while and my "go to" tip for deciding whether the pic is worth taking is asking myself whether it could be a decent painting, whether I would dedicate hours to paint this very shot. Makes me reconsider the composition, color, light, viewpoint, story and atmosphere one more time before pressing the button

[brandonlovestech]

4:10 is such a good shot, the framing where she’s standing is perfect along with the green/yellow/black color combo.

[nfornick]

To sum up,
1. Always Keeping the Camera Ready 0:43
2. Leave the chaos 2:50
3. Minimize Distractions; Shoot Alone 5:05
4. Don't Be Ashamed of Auto Settings 8:13
5. Accept Failure & Doubt 9:52

I usually shoot alone but don't mind to have photo walks with others because sometimes you can learn something from others.

[karengil]

A good tip a professor told me is to not erase right away my photos and let them rest and revisit them later on because at first I may not like them but after a couple of days weeks or months I see them through a new light and may like smith that I didn’t before, love from Mx ❤

[HaiTomVlog]

That last tip really hit home… it’s frustrating at times coming back with nothing to show for it, but there’s something to be said about just getting the mental escape from daily life that ultimately makes it a valuable use of time. 🤙🏼

[emilymakesstuff]

I am a beginner and I just want to say thank you so much for the encouragement! Especially about shooting in auto settings. I get really frustrated as I'm learning the technical side of my camera and it has stopped me from shooting some days because I feel weird about using auto but it's a good reminder that it takes time and practice to learn it all.

[santana]

the main thing that stops me from taking photos is the anxiety and fear I feel of people watching me do it / getting mad or upset that I took their photo. Any tips with overcoming this?

[stuarttracey]

I find aperature priority very useful for street photography. Just make sure to set your min shutter and max iso if you can.

[afmanalac]

I've watched so many street photography tip videos than you can imagine. I didn't think anyone could come out with any more fresh and useful tips - but you just did sir. These are such astounding tips that are so simple we take them for granted. Thank you so much for this. You can tell that there has been hundreds if not thousands of hours spent behind realizing these tips - and you just generously gave them away in pursuit of helping other photographers. You are a blessing.

[hannahbowman]

I love how peaceful and calming your videos are. Not only am I learning from you, but your tips are giving me confidence and helping me to keep pursuing. Thank you!

[jojamarie]

100% agree with your comments on manual vs. auto mode. I shoot mainly on AP because that's what works for me, but I'm trying to understand and learn more about the manual settings and how to use them in different scenarios. If you just enjoy taking nice pictures and getting out and about with your camera, there's no shame in using auto.

[VeronicaSantos-ixww]

I’m 2 years into my photography journey and your last tip really hit home for me. I think everytime I’m supposed to go out I need to take a bomb photo or shots for a video, in doing this regularly, I’ve been developing my eye and I think it just means I’m figuring out what works and what doesn’t work and that’s progress

[duchamp]

I fell into a fear, a fear of not daring to shoot. Every time I see a set of failed images, it hits me with an internal disgust for myself. Thank you for sharing your personal experience and making me realize that this is all a must for everyone. Now I'm ready to pick up my camera again!

[belang]

I also go out with a theme in mind. It helps me focus and look for a particular shot or scene. This is particularly helpful when I start to get overwhelmed in a situation, often shooting like crazy because I’m afraid I might miss something.

[Raevenswood]

Showing people your work is the best way to neutralize paranoia on the street. Thats a good tip for the inevitable moment when someone gets suspicious or angry that you took their photo.

[HEYitsTRAV]

I wanted to take a second to thank you for what you do. Your insight and tips and your genuine enjoyment in teaching what you’ve learned has been so incredibly helpful to me. I even find myself seeing things while out and about and saying “Faizal would probably take a photo of that” lol (specifically said this the other day when I saw a cool reflection in a puddle). You are a big influence and I just wanted you to know I appreciate you. Maybe if I find myself out your way one day, we could take some photos together and I could pick your brain even more about your process. Take care!

[breckend]

You've taught me so much with how to develop my own style and I couldnt thank you more. I love shooting with my x100v!

[jemimacarder]

This is so helpful, thank you! I was wondering how you approach strangers on the street once you've taken their photo? Also, how often have you had people question why you're photographing them/others and how do you deal with them? Xx

[markevely]

Nice to come across a low key, level presentation, no hype, no nonsense just a persons view backed up by some nice images.
I like the book marked static page which acts like your business card, ID, and validation

[carolynb]

As an introvert and anxious person, the one time I went on a shoot with someone else, it was a disaster. I was so anxious about how my behaviour - making them wait etc - was affecting the other person, that it killed my creativity. It was a big lesson for me and something I will never do again. To me, there's nothing better than being in the zone.... totally in the moment and for me, that can't happen if I'm worrying about anyone else.