Tips for photographing the subway

Many urbanites take the subway every day, so have you ever thought about taking a series of photos on the subway? Below are the techniques I shared for taking subway photos. Let’s take a look.

Tips for shooting subways - adjusting colors to bring about effects

Some subways are very old, while others are very modern. You can change the color by adjusting the white balance or post-production. to express different feelings.

Tips for photographing the subway - shooting people's expressions

There are all kinds of people in the subway, some rushing to work, some resting, you can use the lens Capture images that tell a story. But if you use a large telephoto lens in a crowded subway, it would be too risky. A 50mm standard lens can already do the job. It is important to note that not everyone likes to be photographed, and asking for opinions politely can avoid many misunderstandings.

Subway photography skills - snapshots

Sometimes you don’t have to worry too much about reconstructing the picture. Try to get as close to the subject as possible, cut the photo into a square, and use software to add the LOMO effect. The resulting photo will already have Taste it.

Tips for shooting the subway - using special lenses for effects

If you want to shoot on the subway, you can bring 1-3 lenses. The suggestions are as follows:

50mm large aperture fixed focus lens. The focal length of 50mm (if it is APS-C, use 35mm) has the most standard vision and is easy to master. The large aperture is also very suitable for shooting in dark subways. It can easily capture charming shallow depth of field, enhance the effect, and most of the The A50mm fixed focus lens is also very lightweight and easy to carry.

Fisheye lens. The fisheye lens can provide a viewing angle of up to 180 degrees, which is very suitable for shooting panoramic shots in narrow environments, and the visual distortion brought by the fisheye lens is also very special.

Standard zoom lens within 18-105. This type of standard zoom lens is very convenient and can cover both distance and near shooting. However, the aperture is generally relatively thin, so be careful whether the shutter speed can reach a safe shutter speed, and increase the ISO if necessary.

Tips for photographing the subway - make good use of slow shutter speeds

There are often moving trains on the subway. You can bring a tripod and set up the camera without disturbing others, and then It's also a good idea to slow down your shutter speed to capture dynamic train shots, and to look for stationary passengers in the foreground.

Tips for photographing the subway - choose the angle of composition

Don’t always include everything in the photo. This will make the composition confusing and readers often don’t know what the photo is trying to say. I can try to only include one or two elements in the photo, and then find a special perspective before clicking the shutter. This way my photography skills will definitely improve.