I think as street photographers we’ve all had those sessions where nothing really stands out worth photographing. For me at least, that feeling can come from being overwhelmed by choice. There are so many things to photograph that finding something that sticks out amongst them just seems like a chore and my brain just shuts…

If you’re a street photographer, you know the importance of choosing the right lens for capturing the perfect shot. But when it comes to 40mm vs. 50mm lenses, how do you decide which one is right for you? While the two focal lengths are certainly similar for street photography, there are subtle differences that can…

28mm and 40mm lenses are both very viable focal lengths for street photography. I’ve used both enough to know their strengths and weaknesses. Each lens brings a unique perspective to the table. The 28mm immerses viewers in the scene, but requires getting close, making candid shots trickier. The 40mm provides a bit more distance, allowing…

When I first swapped my usual 35mm lens for a 40mm focal length lens, I was certainly intrigued. It’s compact and lightweight, making it great for the long walks I take doing street photography. The image quality is impressively sharp with minimal distortion. Despite being a bit tighter in small spaces compared to a 35mm,…

Many times, I’ve been in the process of editing my street photography, and the photos didn’t meet my standards. But it took me a long time to figure out why. I was committing street photography mistakes without realizing it while out on the streets. So I thought, what if I could avoid these mistakes while…

Street photography is a great way to capture the everyday beauty around us. It’s a form of documentary photography where the photographer captures candid moments from everyday life. Street photos are typically taken in urban environments such as city streets, parks, and other public spaces.  I’ve been doing street photography for almost a decade now…

Street photography ISO is tricky; on the one hand, low ISOs give you better image quality; on the other, high ISOs let you shoot at smaller apertures and higher shutter speeds.  The key is finding a balance so that you can get the results you want for your style of street photography.  I give my…

If you’re a fan of street photography, you may have noticed that underexposed street photography can be really compelling. It’s a spin on reality that doesn’t look overdone or cliché, like with HDR or overly-Photoshopped photography. In other types of photography, it’s more common to raise exposure and shadows in post. But in street photography,…

Street photography shutter speed is highly dependent on what you want to achieve with your street photography. For example, do you want to freeze the action so that it’s like a preserved moment in time, or do you want to create a sense of movement by creatively using motion blur? The response to those questions…

While I wish there was a single best focal length for street photography that would fit every situation, it’s not exactly a possibility. There are wide-angle prime lenses that do the majority of what you need while being small and discreet. There are ‘normal’ focal length lenses like 50mm that can be great but are…

Street photography gear is often over-thought. Gear, to some extent, is an essential part of making street photos though. My philosophy on street photography gear is to keep things as simple as possible and travel light. Street photography gear is great, but having too much of it can weigh you down, and it can feel…

Your choice of aperture for street photography is one of the main elements that will determine the look and feel of your images. That’s because it affects your depth of field or how much of your photo is in focus. Having creative control over my field is important as a street photographer, so choosing the…

Street photography is an amazing outlet for photographic creativity. But one thing that can get in the way sometimes is keeping up with your camera settings to get the correct exposures. In street photography, moments are fleeting and pass in the blink of an eye, so obviously, you want to have your camera settings ready…

Shooting street photography at night can make compelling images, but it’s also very challenging. Obviously, the biggest challenge is that you have less available light to work with. Low light can make it difficult to get proper exposures, and your camera’s autofocus may struggle. Regardless, there are ways to overcome these challenges through your gear…