Improve Your Street Photography Composition

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Edges
01:56 - Change How You See
03:38 - Balance
06:17 - Bottom Right
07:23 - Come Again

[TheArtist]

This channel is one of those hidden gems. While camera equipment review channels might garner higher views, this is the place for those who have learned that it is tough to take quality images and the most advanced equipment out there will not help you do that. I have learned the most invaluable techniques from this channel, things that I could not learn from countless books and videos. Thanks Roman for sharing your wisdom!!

[gauravvaidya]

Your content is consistently top quality, privileged to watch this on YT really. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[Zorro-wzgg]

Thank you for this break down, its been two years since this upload and the information is still so valuable to this date.

[dan]

Really interesting video - I almost see this as the 'science of photography'. As a beginner photographer using x100s, but have been a fan of photography for a while - it's been hard to know why a photo works and why some don't. I'll take a good photo (i.e. with good composition etc.) but won't understand why it works and why it's good, and this is a really good explanation as to why some photos work and some of mine don't!

[psamkeast]

I’m just starting out (well, coming back after a very long time) and your advice is always so clear and helpful. Many thanks.

[retropixer]

Good stuff. I use all of them, and especially the ‘balanced’ (or purposefully unbalanced) image is the key one. I also squint my eyes to blur the vision, which reduces the scene to blocks of shapes, dark/light areas, colors, which then avoids the distractions that may exist in the detail of the scene.

[angiej]

Excellent video. Thank you.
N.B. Edge patrol @ 3:00. What is that? 😆

[drifter]

Always a worthwhile visit to your channel Roman, thanks for sharing, keep well.

[mamukaiusupov]

Big pleasure to watch such a good content! Thanks Roman!

[charlesdavis]

Your presentation(s) are so inspirational; your tips and examples make such perfect sense. The camera tilt POV really hit home. Keep up the great work, Roman!

[torinsall]

Good review of approaches; good photos, too. Have to admit, I vary screen vs evf depending on the situation. As for closing one eye...no need with one good eye and one rubbish eye. 😉

[Joep]

Really enjoyed this video Roman! I was hesitant to click this video because I thought 'oh here we go again with the rule of thirds' and that shit. But because you mentioned that straight away and started talking about these other tips, I was hooked. Very informative, thanks!

[charliejg]

You always have something to offer that is useful to help me improve. It's interesting that you mentioned using a phone first to see a composition. There are times when I think I did a much better job composing when I was shooting with my phone. When I think about that it reminds me to slow down. I never tried the one eye method. Have to give that a go!1 Have a rockin' weekend.

[frvrmax]

Thank you, Roman! I wish I knew these things before because I messed up so many photos in the past, haha. But on other hand, your suggestions help me recognize my mistakes, hence I can at least see now what I can improve

[ANTOINE.]

Amazing as always! Gave me a new Outlook on shooting perspective

[wilfs]

Waffle on Roman, an enjoyable & informative video which I always look forward to. I shoot somewhat opposite to you as I use the viewfinder on on my X-T3. But, in my defence, I do scan the outer perimeter of the viewfinder with my eye a few times before squeezing the shutter. Right now, in our hot & dry, sunny summer, the LCD screen can be difficult to see. A case of what ever works for you, I suppose. I did learn new pointers on balance also.

[iaincphotography]

For sure I will go along with all of those tips. The revisit is an important one, things change so do it..

[josephlai]

Great stuff. I often go back to the same neighborhood to shoot, except I would go with different lens set up. For example, I would shoot with the XF23mm, XF30mm, XF56mm, and also with my 16-80. It is a way for me to get familiar to the distance and the focal length. It was no surprise that certain lens tends to capture a better composition at different spots even though it's the same exact neighborhood

[jplum]

Your videos like this one help me because i dont know enough to know what i dont know 😂. These fill in my knowledge gaps. I especially liked the point of revisiting a place. I live near a park with a foot bridge on the edge of the woods that leads to a path through the woods. I have been looking at that bridge for a few years knowing there is a composition there. It took a while to figure it out. Now i have a nice shot of the bridge. I just needed to look at it a few dozen times to find it.

[lpark]

Helpful suggestions as always - thank you!🙏 Merry Christmas 🎄