Street Photography Tips and Techniques

Street photography gives meaning and life to the image you take of people, places and just the plain things you see on the street. However, if you have no idea of what to do and where to start, this kind of photography can become a bit difficult. Being on street also means being on a place where you don’t have an exact idea of what’s going to happen next. You need to wait for the right time to take your shot.

Here are some street photography tips and techniques that you can use and follow to have a great experience in taking pictures of almost anything ordinary you can find on the streets and make it extraordinary. Having less gear means having more, it can be quite difficult to change lens in public places because your lens and your camera body may caught dirt and dusts. Having your DSLR camera and a reliable prime lens is perfect. Wear something comfortable, like a good pair of sneakers, shorts and shirt. A good camera strap is very much important, this will help you prevent camera fall that leads to disappointment.

Street photography is not about taking just the best spot of the streets, you’re not taking pictures for travel photography. Take your pictures into the real world of the street, capture the scenes where you’ll get to give meaning to the real life of the people walking and selling stuff.

Take stolen shots of people, this is the best way to capture emotions. Take pictures of people on group and take that moment where you’ll get to see how they interact with one another. Looking through the background of your subject can give you a different view that may even become a better subject than the one you have in mind.

Take note of the street signs, graffiti on walls and other aesthetic elements you’ll get to see that will give edge to your shot. There are times when you see a picture and you know that it can give something more. Children at the park gives the best smile and laughter that can be seen and felt in photos, while adult gives the best emotions.

You can also go for the park, seaside, zoo and even sporting events and take your street photography into the next level. Get a different angle and play with your framing. Don’t just settle for the dead center shot. Practice also makes perfect and never be afraid to add your own creativity into your photos.