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How to choose your focal length for street photography

As with any photography genre, using the right focal length is crucial to realizing your creative vision in street photography. However, it’s understandable that you won’t get it right the first time. If you find yourself unsure about or struggling with choosing between several focal lengths, today’s featured video should

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Using slow shutter speed in street photography

When we speak of street photography, we mostly associate it with quick, perfectly-timed compositions that freeze moments in time. But if you’re feeling experimental with your street photography, you might be interested in trying out slow shutter speed in your next photo walk. In the video above, Danish street photographer Frederik

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Reasons to use a 28mm focal length for street photography

As with any genre, among the main technical considerations to street photography is what focal length to use. Ultimately, however, “best” is subjective. Each focal length has a distinct look, and comes with its own pros and cons for capturing street scenes. Today, let’s take a look at what it’s

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How to use layers to create complex street photography

At some point in your street photography practice, you’ll want to start experimenting with different techniques to level up your images. Layering is one such technique which is effective in adding complexity to street photography. In case you’re wondering how you can use it for your work, today’s tips will

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How to achieve a “soft glow” without filters

Giving your photos a “soft look” or “soft glow” is easy with the help of filters. However, you can still get this popular, dreamy look in-camera and with a bit of editing on post. Sounds like something you want to try? Street and travel photographer Roman Fox shares how he

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These five tips will level up your street photography

Have you gotten into street photography and wondering how you can improve your snaps? There are tons of tips and tricks out there, but you might want to get started with some quick and easy ones. In the video above, Pierre Lambert shares five must-know tips that he believes will

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Pro street photography tips to take your craft to the next level

Street photography is one of the most accessible and interesting genres to get into for both hobbyists and professionals alike. However, any street photographer will tell you that creating a poignant photo — and avoiding visual cliches and overdone subjects — is actually more challenging than it seems. As such,

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Street photography ideas for any location

Some locations look like they were made for street photography, with their vibrance, energy, and overall vibe. However, you don’t need to go to any of these photogenic locations just to get great street photos. If you’re running out of ideas for your street photography, we found just the tips

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How to take better black and white street photos

When it comes to shooting street photos, black and white remains a strikingly effective way to achieve dramatic and eye-catching results. However, there’s more to it than simply converting your photos or camera mode into black and white. The key is to simplify your photography and switch off seeing your

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Five things you may have missed when doing street photography

Street photography is one of the most popular and accessible genres to get into. So, it’s not surprising if your photography journey started out through this route. However, whether you’re currently still new to it or a little further along, there may be a handful of subjects and techniques that

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The Art of Street Photography featuring Vanelli, Bobbi Lane and Lee Varis

In “The Art of Street Photography,” host Vanelli, Skylum’s Director of Education, discusses street photography with highly acclaimed commercial photographers, Bobbi Lane and Lee Varis. Their conversation delves into their recent experiences in street photography in New York. They emphasize the importance of patient observation and waiting for those decisive

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