Street photography, how to improve the style of photos?

Many photographers are afraid to shoot strangers in the street, and even many photographers are unwilling to try, but street photography can tell the audience the whole story with only one photo! It is normal to be shy in joint photography. The following tips will help you easily enter the city and take interesting shots in street shooting.

1. Do I need permission for street photography? In most countries, it is completely legal to take photos in public places for editing or artistic purposes. However, if you intend to use the photographic themes in these images as a display product, you need to obtain the permission of the person you photographed accordingly.

Every country has its own laws and regulations, so before taking pictures of strangers in the street, please know all the laws and regulations first.

2. Take a friend to take photos in the street. It is best to create street shooting alone. If you take a street shot for the first time, it will be very uncomfortable. Having a friend to help you will increase your courage and surprise two people who have different views on the world around you.

3. Starting from the crowd, it will be more comfortable to start taking pictures in crowded public places (such as street markets or outdoors). It is easy to overcome the uncomfortable feeling of taking pictures of strangers by hiding yourself in the crowd.

Pedestrians, passing by is an excellent choice to start photography. A good choice is the street musicians you meet. You can take photos at any time, and the results will meet your expectations.

4. Finding a shooting location Sometimes, it takes hours to find the right time, but don't forget the composition. Background and surroundings may be important. Try to find the most suitable place in the photo accurately. Please wait patiently to find the best photographic composition.

Don't forget that silhouette is an interesting theme, but only if it can be recognized. Things displayed in photos, such as umbrellas, bicycles and hugging lovers, can create amazing silhouette effects.

6. It is normal for street photographers to be a little excited when talking to your "model", although for many people, it seems more disturbing than taking pictures outdoors. Fully communicate with the model before photography to meet the appropriate photography requirements.

7. A copy of the photo is required. After taking a photo, be sure to communicate with the protagonist of the photo. However, the subject may not realize that he has become the subject of photography before photography. When taking portraits, try to keep a dialogue with the subject, and finally take the best photos in the camera.

If the photographer needs a copy of the photo, he can provide his business card so that he can send them an electronic photo file as a reply.

8. Taking pictures of children In principle, if children are in public places, you have the right to take pictures with others. However, it is best to get parents' consent first. If there is no one around your child, please rely on your own judgment to get permission.

9. Be confident and respect other people's opinions. You didn't do anything wrong, but if someone objects to his participation in the filming, it's better not to start yet. The most important thing is to respect the opinions of others. I suggest that you don't take pictures in embarrassing situations.

10. Follow your intuition. This is a very important factor in street shooting. If the situation seems wrong or dangerous to the model, it probably is. Trust your instincts.

1 1. Color or black-and-white photos This is everyone's absolute personal choice, and there is no right or wrong. I prefer to use black and white images to emphasize the characteristics of the picture, but some photos have better colors, and sometimes the main detail of the image is the color itself.

Let the proposed creative look help you decide this problem. However, it can be said that another advantage of monochrome image is expressiveness, that is, it can convey the overall feeling of the image as much as possible.

12. Don't care too much about other people's opinions. Don't let anyone tell you what is street photography, what isn't, or what kind of camera to use. There is no single official rule.

Street photography reveals a story and highlights emotions. A camera is a continuation of your creativity. Be patient and trust your intuition.