Street Photography Hacks (to help you get started)
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
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Today we are going over 7 realistic street photography hacks/tips to help you get started and get new creative ideas.
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My favorite tip is using the "fishing" technique where you find a composition you like and camp there until an interesting subject walks into frame. And for my shy people, keep holding the camera to your eye after taking a picture of someone walking by, it'll kind of make them think you're taking a photo of something else behind them.
This
I love the 2nd tip! 😁
Tip eight : Put in the work. Do it over and over again. The more you do it the easier it will feel, the less self conscious you'll be.
I agree, but I'll elaborate by saying basically make mistakes. I've been shooting for 11 years now with competent gear. The best photos I've ever had have come from lessons directly linked to mistakes. I'm a believer that you can't learn if you don't screw up, so its IMPORTANT to screw up.
Not just doing it over and over, do it and analyse for any mistakes and correct them the next run. The more mistakes you make early on, the better you become.
This guy be making ordinary screens look like screen shots of a Hollywood movie 😍😍😍
Haha wow that’s a great compliment! Thank you!!
@@RanftEvan thanks for sharing
Agreed. Evan has among the top 3 photography content on youtube in my opinion. And fellow ATLien
No he doesn't.
Evan we need more lightroom editing video from you! Your editing tutorial are the best and I have learned so much from you!
Haha I’m thinking about doing a second channel or patreon for things like that because they don’t always do great in this channel, but hopefully more editing stuff!
Evan Ranft a channel focus on tutorial would be super great for those beginner! You helped me out when I know nothing about editing and composition!
These tips are on point, definitely agree on the one about bringing just one lens, with street photography you want to be able to just snap shots on the go so bringing many lenses would just complicate things
Another tip I used when getting started is to shoot in shutter priority mode. I found at the start of my street photography journey shooting manual was slowing me down and I was missing possible photo opportunities.
For sure!
Really well done for not having a gear-centered video, but focused on techniques instead. In this consumist world we're in, brand fanboyism and all, we definitely need more of this! Logically subscribed!
Yet "Leica Q with 28mm lens" ?
1. Simple locations and outliers
2. Shoot at f8 (or higher) - Doesnt have to be low fpoint
3. Basic composition (leading lines, look for shadows created by light, light reflected on cars and subject, make frames etc)
Best video on technique!!!!!
Loving that F8 tip ! Great for just getting out there and getting it done. There's time to perfect that complex stuff but nothing is more informative and good for you than just going out and learning on the spot. Love your stuff mate. Been a fan since the beginning . Keep it up bro.
Thanks for inspiration, literally right after seeing this video I took an 45 minutes rainy night street photo walk in Prague .
I also like photo walks throughout Prague. Which location or what kind of locations do you usually prefer for the street photography here?
Good advice Evan! I'd add the advice of finding other street photographers and going out together. Not necessarily doing the same streets but it adds a bit of good pressure to find elements worth shooting.
And another one, more advanced, giving yourself a rule before you start your session. For example, today I'll only walk East, or today I'll only shoot whenever the purple colour is present. Things like that.
I've been watching photography videos for a long time now, but this is the very first person that takes pictures the way I do.
The emotion, the mood, the warm or cold feeling you get from viewing them ♥️♥️🙌🙌
Subbed!!
Street photography is my fall back when I hit creative blocks in my personal work, always helps clear my mind. Great video
I agree, even if it’s a bad day of photos getting out and walking around still feels good!
Dude, you are a godsend. Thank you so much for your content, these tips are incredible
Shooting the same general area over and over is also helpful. You start the learn the light and the flow of the location and once you shoot all the mundane things you start to get a critical eye for what is out of the ordinary and special.
Appreciate all the great tips. It helps to not get caught up in over thinking, you lay it out pretty well for people to just get out an take some pictures.
Just came from a trip to Korea and Japan and did a lot of street photography, cant wait to share these photos with you Evan! I used some of these tips while I was there, and this self quarantine makes for great time editing photos lol
Just got back from an awful attempt at street photography, and then this video dropped. Cheers bro!
When I'm out with manual lenses on my a7s the most versatile is the old Minolta MD 35-70mm f/3.5 Macro. Image quality is really surprising for an old zoom, the "macro" mode is a nice creative benefit and f/3.5 doesn't hurt in this scenario.
Thanks man! I'm doing a challenge with my brother on the theme of Street Photography, this info will help a lot.
Great practical tips my dude! Such a fun genre!
I have seen a lot of vlogs during the last year; and there are many very fine photografers out there....you are truly one of the best when it comes to color, mood, light and the sense of the location...thanks....
This was dope! I'm gonna run out this weekend and try to apply these in some spots i've been wanting to check out.
Great video and good tips Evan! I agree with shooting at f8. Shallow DOF is way to difficult to worry about while shooting on the street. Zone focusing is key 👌
The perfect vid to get me prepared for my trip to NYC next month
Always great stuff... you make it look easy. Always listening to what you have to say cause it is always helpful.
Tips are amazing! Thank you ... i'll make sure to use one lens from now on ✌
The most helpful video I've watched on street photography. Really awesome tips👏 Your photography blows my mind btw😍
I really love your work. I’ve following you a year or more. I learn a lot from you. Thanks so much for your video!!!!! Keep it up.
Love your videos! I usually overthink photography but your videos always inspire me to just go out and take some pictures.
That’s what it’s all about, thanks for watching!
Thank you so much Evan for the inspiration. Your channel had helped me a lot as I go to this street photography path.
One of your best video´s for me! Simple and good tips for people who started street photography. Thanks for al your work and I like to see more Lightroom video´s to how to edit. Keep up the great work! Follow you now for about three years
Great channel, great advice. Appreciate the humble approach!
Wow! I will definitely keep this video in mind! 👍. I like how you explained it. Easy and not overexplained. Great video man!
Great video man, never been huge into street photography until I saw some of your stuff really. Great tips looking forward to trying em out on my next photo walk
Seven superbly solid tips Evan. Cheers dude!
Thanks for the inspiration Evan!
Nice list. Makes a lot of sense and even for people who've been doing it for a minute, it's good to check in with some fundamentals. Reminds you to put down the default toolset and go back to basics- see what "simple" approaches actually massively benefit from new knowledge.
Also, go to NYC! Obviously you can get amazing photos anywhere you live. BUT... NYC just hits different. It's inspiration overload. There is an entirely endless setting to explore. No one cares AT ALL if you get them in photos. The architecture and style is unmatched. Literally every corner downtown offers nearly limitless photographic opportunity. It's one thing to develop your eye, it's another thing to unleash your skills on such fantastic subject matter. Do both!
I love tip no.5 too, Evan. Something else I'd add to bringing one lens is to also get to know your lenses inside out. Take a day to just take as many photos with your various lenses as you can to get a taste of what they're good at (and do this one lens at a time!)
Maybe I'm a bad example, I only just bought my second lens last week. But I've learned a lot since then like the 50mm looks great for closeups, and 18mm looks cool zoomed out all the way for a wide shot (the lens distortion will add to the grandeur of the shot when used correctly!)
I know these are just basic tips but they're are things I learned personally with these lenses. When you do it yourself the tips are all the more apparent!
Lastly, I'd add to that to plan your trips accordingly. When I feel like taking a lot of closeups or portraits of things and people, 50mm would work well. If I wanted to take shots at a mid range with good clarity, I'd take my 18mm. Sometimes experiment! Some days I'll pick a lens at random to see what I come up with. But planning the shots you'll take ahead of time helps to achieve what you're looking for!
Great tips Evan. I feel I've learned a lot and am tempted to buy a long lens/telephoto someday!
another great video Evan
Love everything you put out damn.
Every tip on point and awesome pictures
yo Evan preciate the vids. Just got into photography here in Atlanta and your vids are GEMS. Good looks
Loved this! Very helpful
Great advice. Thanks for the video! 🙏
Every picture is unique and iconic bro....love you photography 😍😍😍
love it brother, keep up the good work!!
the best city. its fun watching videos of other photographers in New York.
Thank you! I've been getting into street photography now (and still not comfortable with it, haha) with my phone and these will definitely help. You rock!
Appreciate you watching!!
Nice Vid mate. I definitely use a few of these and my fav is to stick to one prime lens. I think this really helps you improve your eye. One other one I would say once you get in to it is to pick a theme or project and do it for a month. I have learnt so much by committing to shadows (for example) for a while, it really helps you focus and think outside the box :)
Loved that - plus your photos are incredible
Incredible shots!
4:47 literally looks like the bad boys 3 scene dang man 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Watching these vids always make me want to buy more photography stuff.
The thing is, now is probably the worst time to start street photography :(
It is, however I went out to the city last evening to shoot and made this whole virus thing a theme and was quite happy with the outcome. If you are keen to see what I shot you can check my ig @avishkasenaratne
Ikle lele same here. I guess its better to be safe than sorry.
Sahan Dhanapala thanks alot bro!!
Tbh its the perfect time! Theres barely any out in nyc rn esp at night. I also hate crowds so this will give me a stress free environment ^_^
Or the best lol
Very informative vid,. Love it 🙏🏽
Excellent educational video on street photography
awesome tips! love it
I like your work dude. Thumbs up
Cool ideas mate! I do follow quite a lot of them. I would also add to have a goal before hand. A photo that you would like to make in the conditions you are shooting at.
Loved the shoot in f8 and bring one lens and your reasoning behind it. Really makes sense especially for someone who is still pretty new with photography like myself, I'm always trying to be extra fancy and overburned lol. Earned my sub and like :)
Great video and I love your room setup !
Thank you! ❤️
very nice video, thanks for the advice
Off topic but I love the lofi music you use. ❤️❤️
And i love the tips. I know I use fujifilm but tips about general/universal things you need to know is very helpful.
Thanks for the great tips👍🏼📸
Starting to binge my boy💪
Great tips. I will try them asap!
I started my morning off watching this awesome video 😊😊
Love your videos, I always get alot of value from them!
Hey thank you!! 🙏
Hey thank you!! 🙏
It is always great to get tips from a guy who has put in the work
Omg thank you for the Skillshare plug
Great tips.
I found tip number 3 very interesting, immediately applied. Thanks for such videos👍👍
I need some form of preset from you Evan 😩 love your work!
Awesome!
Thank u, appriciate it
Thanks mate!
Love it man!!! I stay in Charlotte NC n I plan on doing more street photography
Do it! Appreciate you watching!!
I bet Charlotte has some dope spots ! I need to slide through one of these days
The colors is this video is beautiful:’)
Very Nice vídeo 👏 love the subject 👍
Very useful and practical tips especially bring one lens. :D Subscribed!
Good video, I enjoyed it as always 😃
Appreciate you watching!!
awesome tips bruv
Nice video sir thnx for sharing your experience with us
Nice video.
And btw: cool Sinn U1 👍
This is a good piece of advice!!!
Good advice!
All great tips. On my journey of trying no to be a one trick pony of photography I'm still stuck on Street. I don't know why I find it so difficult. I'll get it though. You'll see. Thanks for the tips. 🥂
1. Find the light (harsh shadows early or late in the day)
2. Use a zoom lens (until you get comfortable shooting closer to people)
3a. Like and Subscribe
3b. Simple location & find the outlier (something that does not fit in)
4. Shoot at F8 (or other high apertures)
5. Only bring one lens
6. Start with simple compositions
7. Give yourself time
hey evan, these are great tips! An interesting video would be to see a bit of your post-production workflow! any fundamental things you do when you're on lightroom
great tips and tricks
Tip number three is the best one. Subscribed and liked.
Indeed living in a big city like new york or Tokyo will help a lot to inprove your street photography skills.
I always look forward to your new videos.
Means a lot thank you!! 🙏
as do I !
Wow, SkillShare is sooooo good, thank you so much :D
Thanks!
Cool video dude, I’m just getting into digital photography myself (other than using an iPhone6plus).
Evan,
Slide through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to my city, Marquette. I don't think you will be disapointed. Since I heard you reference David Goggins I became full ears, plus you can take a polar plunge into Lake Superior as Goggins would advocate. Keep the fire videos and photos coming.
Hmm Nice ideas Keep it Up bro