7 Street Photography Tips for STUNNING images!

In this video, I give 7 tips on how to get better at street photography!

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00:00 Intro
0:03 Tip #1
00:54 Tip #2
02:11 Tip #3
03:34 Tip #4
04:33 Tip #5
07:19 Tip #6
08:44 Tip #7
10:00 Extra Tip
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[jakeconnelly]

A tip for portfolios: I had small business cards printed up with my photos on one side and a QR code that links to my instagram on the back. Works just as well as carrying a physical book with you. They can pull up your work and no need to pull your phone out to show people.

[mihnea]

I love using the 42.5mm for street photography, because I love taking pictures of people in certain situations and this lens, (85mm FF) gives me the opportunity to do so by not getting to close to the subject.

[TheNarrowbandChannel]

"try to look at the world the way your camera sees the world" That is gold.

[AliAlireza]

I use 17mm or 25mm olympus lenses with my olympus cameras. I find 17mm perfect in old cities with narrow streets and 25mm lens to photograph wider streets especially in the "newer" parts of the city.

[mariemclaughlan]

Thanks Peter you given me a good start by having an assigment.

[joerghummerjohann]

Photography is a kind of meditation. Only possible, when alone (not talking about planned photoshootings with models, that's a different genre)

[JanVizner]

Excellent video, Mr. Forsgard. Thank you very much.

[devroombagchus]

Thanks Peter! I agree with everything, but you summarized it much better than I ever could. I often take out my 17 and 45mm on my Olympus. Long live the manual clutch on the 17. At f 5, 6 or 8, the depth of field is impressive with MFT. As for setting a purpose, I also use the 12-45 and the 40-150 when I go for facades. Both wide shots and closer-ups of more distant details. Before I bought the Olympus, I was allowed to try a Sony with a lens that went from very wide to very tele. Spectacular, but for me impractical. Much too big and heavy to tote along.

[carmenfissenden]

Very vailed points you raised there Peter; especially about go out alone to shoot . I am often with the grandchildren and that creates distractions enough, but only made worse by taking the dog out to ha ha.

Despite the obvious opportunities provided by the children ; and there are many, they are not as useful as what can be achieved when alone . Of course it doesn’t always translate in anything like the number of images one would like, but that is a different tale to speak of.

To avoid a bulky zoom, I switch between 30mm 1.8 on my phone and 30mm 2.8 on the camera, giving me a 60mm field of view because of the double times factor on MFT cameras . This keeps the kit light and much more responsive when out and about . You know just when to use the rude angle view and when not to.

This works equally well for travel as it does for street photography . I remember well the feeling of neck ache from walking about all day with a zoom attached to a camera. The only difference being that I chose a particular focal length on the zoom and only changed it when I had to . It is the same with a prime lens, with the exception that I used my legs to substitute for the zoom . It is also easier to be ignored by the subject snd on occasions the subject becomes interested in figuring out what you are up to, as you never seem to be taking pictures . This makes for some interstate expressions, as does approaching the startled subject to ask if they mind if I took their photo and then showing them the image after.

Confidence comes from using our gear and having an idea of what we want as we come upon a scene of interest . The downside of where this creates frustration was when I had a coffee break and recognised one of those private school trips appear . The uniforms were delightful snd timeless, but I missed the shot because my hands were preoccupied with my granddaughter and the dog, who loves children, but had to be kept under control . With no hands free I could not reach for the phone or position the camera to take the shot . My daughters thought that was hilarious, as they know that I will photography anybody in a public space .

In short, this is an example of where working alone I would have caught a classic image or two for the annual album .

Thanks again Peter - perhaps others may have their own tales of images that escaped them ha ha - if so, I would love to hear them, as I am sure others here would too.

[chrisbrown]

Excellent tips as usual. I will check out your 52 list. Thank you very much.

[chipcurry]

Very good stuff, thanks for putting it out there!

[cht]

Very good channel. Very good explained. Thanks!

[sebastianop.]

Great tips to keep always in mind, thanks Peter to do it.

[hedydd]

You got me going there for almost the whole four minutes.

[Spice_and_Sprit_co]

I am a huge olympus fan from India, i use olympus OM-D EM1 with me so nice to use

[lorenschwiderski]

Some good points! Another point to add is that of shutter speed. I begin with, depending on the light and lens, 1/400s and will drop down below that only when needed. This way most everything is frozen perfectly. If there is plenty of light 1/500 or higher is great, as you are ready to capture nearly everything still and moving. When walk against the light, I add a +1/3 to +2/3 for light compensation, and with the light to the back, keep it at 0 - most of the time. Cameras are getting smarter and smarter. I hope I am, but that is debatable. 🤣 The ability to see immediately what will be a good background, is important. That is unless you like the modern way of bokeh on the street. How much to crop at the time depends on total story needed. And yes, at times bokeh or some blur to background is appropriate. Today we see too many sharp images taken of nothing, yet having great bokeh balls. Blah!

[kusy]

When I am walking around I like enabling Quick Sleep, shown as “Eco” mode on the SCP. It allows the camera to sleep if there is a long delay between shots but then the camera wakes up quickly when you half press the shutter button.

[billjobes]

To me, your most important tip is to 'Photograph Alone.' Those are words I strive to live by whether it's on the street or in the wilds.

[RobertVEVPL]

Thanks, I really like the portfolio idea. Could even be a conversation starter itself.

[bakermantube]

Thanks for your tips Peter! It is also like a reminder for me. The tip to have a portfolio is a great one and new for me. I will make one. I use my Olympus 17mm 1.8 lens or the 12-40 2.8 pro lens when I am on the way.