Skip to content
ComposeClick
  • Street Photography
  • TutorialsExpand
    • Fundamentals
    • Portraits
    • Landscapes
    • Street Photography
    • Wedding Photography
    • Event Photography
    • Star Photography
    • Post-Processing
  • Inspiration
  • Photographer Interviews
  • ReviewsExpand
    • Nikon
    • Fujifilm
    • Ricoh
    • Canon
ComposeClick
  • The 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 Full Frame Lens on a glass table next to its lens hood and lens cap.
    Street Photography

    7Artisans AF 35mm F1.8 Full Frame Lens Review

    ByBrandon Ballweg February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

    35mm is one of my favorite focal lengths, so I was happy to get the chance to test this lens out. I had never used a 7Artisans lens before, so I really had no expectations going into this. I knew that third-party lens manufacturers are typically seen as creating inferior glass at a much more…

  • 5 Street Photography Techniques for More Decisive Sessions
    Street Photography | Tutorials

    5 Street Photography Techniques for More Decisive Sessions

    ByBrandon Ballweg December 5, 2023December 5, 2023

    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…

  • Image of a 40mm equivalent focal length lens next to a 50mm lens.
    Street Photography | Tutorials

    40mm Vs. 50mm Street Photography: Is There A Winner?

    ByBrandon Ballweg December 3, 2023December 5, 2023 Last Updated:December 5, 2023

    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…

  • A side by side comparison of a 28mm equivalent lens and a 40mm equivalent lens.
    Street Photography | Tutorials

    28mm Vs. 40mm Lens Comparison for Street Photography

    ByBrandon Ballweg December 3, 2023December 5, 2023 Last Updated:December 5, 2023

    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…

  • Man walking across street past an orange fire hydrant. In the foreground, there's a dark gray car.
    Street Photography | Tutorials

    40mm Street Photography: There’s a Lot to Like

    ByBrandon Ballweg November 27, 2023December 3, 2023 Last Updated:December 3, 2023

    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,…

  • Black cameras on a gray background.
    Reviews | Street Photography

    Best Street Photography Cameras: My 8 Top Picks

    ByBrandon Ballweg November 25, 2023July 12, 2025 Last Updated:July 12, 2025

    These days, there are a ton of cameras capable of producing great street photographs. I’ve compiled the best cameras for street photography here without regard to price, but I’ve included some budget options as well. There really is no best street photography camera because everyone has there own preferences and style, but I’ve done my…

  • Collection of the best lenses for street photography, with lenses from Leica, Fujifilm, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, and Hasselblad.
    Reviews | Street Photography

    Best Lenses for Street Photography: My 9 Top Picks

    ByBrandon Ballweg November 12, 2023November 29, 2023 Last Updated:November 29, 2023

    The best street photography lenses allow you to move quickly, remain unnoticed, and get images with good image quality. A lens won’t make you a better photographer, but it will have an effect on the quality of your experience and the look of your photos. So I don’t think it’s good to obsess over street…

  • 14 Street Photography Mistakes That Could Be Holding You Back
    Street Photography | Tutorials

    14 Street Photography Mistakes That Could Be Holding You Back

    ByBrandon Ballweg October 23, 2023December 5, 2023 Last Updated:December 5, 2023

    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…

  • A Canon lens with a petal lens hood on a light-colored wood table.
    Tutorials | Fundamentals

    The Purpose of Camera Lens Hoods & Why You Should Use Yours

    ByBrandon Ballweg June 10, 2022August 31, 2022 Last Updated:August 31, 2022

    If you just bought your first camera kit, you may be wondering what the plastic thing is that came with your lens. Maybe you’ve been doing photography for a while and even have been using your lens hood but haven’t questioned why. The downside to lens hoods is that it’s another piece of gear that…

  • A woman looking down in front of a market. There's a man holding a phone and two women exiting, one in a wheelchair.
    Tutorials | Street Photography

    11 Street Photography Tips for Better Street Shots

    ByBrandon Ballweg February 9, 2022September 24, 2024 Last Updated:September 24, 2024

    Street photography is hard. At least not if you want to do it well and create a body of work you can be proud of. If you read interviews with history’s great street photographers, a common refrain among them is how hard it is. To do street photography, you may take a walk in the…

  • A parking garage at night with light blue columns.
    Street Photography | Tutorials

    Street Photography ISO: How to Manage Your ISO in Changing Lighting Conditions

    ByBrandon Ballweg January 24, 2022December 5, 2023 Last Updated:December 5, 2023

    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…

  • A woman looking down in front of a market. There's a man holding a phone and two women exiting, one in a wheelchair.
    Street Photography | Tutorials

    Underexposed Street Photography: Here’s How & Why I Do It

    ByBrandon Ballweg January 18, 2022November 25, 2023 Last Updated:November 25, 2023

    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,…

  • A man on a loudspeaker out of focus.
    Street Photography | Tutorials

    Street Photography Shutter Speed: Freeze the Action or Create Motion Blur

    ByBrandon Ballweg January 13, 2022December 5, 2023 Last Updated:December 5, 2023

    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…

  • A small black lens and camera combo.
    Street Photography | Tutorials

    Best Focal Length for Street Photography: 6 Focal Lengths for Every Situation

    ByBrandon Ballweg January 11, 2022December 3, 2023 Last Updated:December 3, 2023

    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…

  • Photo of a simple street photography gear setup with a camera, lens, strap, and camera bags.
    Street Photography | Tutorials

    Street Photography Gear: Pack Light to Focus on What’s Important

    ByBrandon Ballweg January 6, 2022November 29, 2023 Last Updated:November 29, 2023

    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…

  • A closeup of a camera lens with the aperture blades stopped down.
    Street Photography | Tutorials

    What’s the Best Aperture for Street Photography?

    ByBrandon Ballweg January 5, 2022November 25, 2023 Last Updated:November 25, 2023

    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…

  • Image of a gray aperture opening on a camera lens.
    Street Photography | Tutorials

    Street Photography Aperture Priority: When and How to Use It

    ByBrandon Ballweg December 30, 2021November 25, 2023 Last Updated:November 25, 2023

    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…

  • A portrait of a group of three young women and two young men.
    Portraits | Tutorials

    Best Aperture for Portraits: Perfecting Depth of Field in Portrait Photography

    ByAmy Grace December 29, 2021June 10, 2022 Last Updated:June 10, 2022

    When shooting portraits, whether they’re of friends, family, or clients, it’s important to get the most flattering photographs possible. Using apertures creatively can lead to some impressive shots, but there’s also an art to knowing when to use which settings. That’s why portrait photographers need to understand the effects of using different apertures; to learn…

  • A guy slacklining on a line tied to trees on a beach at night as people watch.
    Street Photography | Tutorials

    Night Street Photography: Gear, Camera Settings, Techniques

    ByBrandon Ballweg December 23, 2021December 5, 2023 Last Updated:December 5, 2023

    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…

  • Graphic with a camera and text that says '35mm Lenses'.
    Fundamentals | Tutorials

    What is a 35mm Lens Good For?

    ByBrandon Ballweg May 20, 2019October 8, 2021 Last Updated:October 8, 2021

    35mm is my personal favorite focal length for photography. It’s wide but not overly so—in many scenarios it’s just wide enough. It also has an uncanny ability to make intimate and personal images. So what is a 35mm lens good for? That’s what I explore in this article. Street Photography The 35mm focal length is…

Page navigation

1 2 3 4 Next PageNext

Site Categories

Street Photography

Tutorials

Inspiration

Photographer Interviews

Reviews

Photography Glossary

About

Contact

Terms of Use

Privacy Policy

Affiliate Disclaimer

Sitemap

Search ComposeClick

Search

© 2026 ComposeClick

  • Street Photography
  • Tutorials
    • Fundamentals
    • Portraits
    • Landscapes
    • Street Photography
    • Wedding Photography
    • Event Photography
    • Star Photography
    • Post-Processing
  • Inspiration
  • Photographer Interviews
  • Reviews
    • Nikon
    • Fujifilm
    • Ricoh
    • Canon