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The Photography Experience of Street Photographers

Want to learn street shooting? In China, compared with other photography categories, such as scenery, humanities, portraits, fashion and so on. Street photography is still a relatively small type and receives less attention. Many people will think that this is just a pat on the street. But when you see photos of Bresson or Daido Moriyama, you will still be shocked. Below, I have arranged 10 1 photos of street photographers for you. Welcome to read!

10 1 The photographic experience of street photographers

1, people who have cattle machines are not equal to cattle people. Take more pictures and talk less about machines.

2. If you have a zoom lens, screw it to death.

Put the camera in your carry-on bag so that you can take it out at any time.

4. Observe the street generously.

5. Look for influential elements.

6. Smile often.

7. When you put the camera on the waistline blind shot, your first 1 0,000 shots are horrible.

8. Don't look at the person you want to shoot.

9. Imagination is your stage, and everyone in the street is your actor.

10, keep easy-going and relaxed when communicating with the subjects.

1 1. Try to avoid taking pictures of homeless people (because most shots will hurt their self-esteem).

12, trying to shoot while squatting may have unexpected effects.

13, closer. Come closer.

14, shooting with all-black camera, and sticking logo with black tape. Isn't this Leica? )

15, exploration and discovery are the key.

16, the less planning, the better.

17. Ideal exposure parameters in sunny days: F 16, ISO 400, 1/320s.

18, pretending to shoot something else.

19, respect.

20. Try different shots to inspire.

2 1, follow your own style, not the trend.

Don't be afraid to shoot in public, you will get used to it.

23. In my four-year street photography career, only two people told me not to shoot.

24. Most people like being photographed.

25. If the police ask you to delete the photo, tell him that you know your rights and refuse. Don't use this trick in front of Tiananmen Square! )

26. Street photography has no rules.

No matter where you go, you should take your camera with you. Anywhere.

28. Don't take pictures. Tell a story.

29. Don't watch too many street beats online. The more you read, the less assertive you are.

30. Some people may think that you are taking pictures in the street? Is that weird? . Ignore them.

3 1, looking for beauty in the ordinary.

32. Take more photos that make people smile.

33. Shooting in the street is the best experience.

34. Constantly experiment and innovate.

35. Street photography doesn't have to be represented in black and white. Although sometimes they look better.

36. The texture is beautiful.

37. Hold the camera in your hand, not around your neck.

Don't be afraid of offending people. In fact, this will not happen in most cases.

39. Night is often more vivid than day. ? van gogh

40. Some people who look mean are often friendly.

4 1, no excuses. Take pictures.

42. Don't delete your photos easily. A blurred or improperly exposed photo may be a good one.

43. Keep your eyes open and get ready? A decisive moment? .

44. If you think your photo is boring, it may be really boring.

45. Street photography is actually a sentence:? I could have taken that picture, but I didn't. ?

The quieter your camera, the better.

47. Don't sneak around.

48. In street photography, wide angle >; Telephoto.

Everyone in the street has a story to tell.

50. Street photography is not only a photo, but also an experience.

5 1, you don't need to shoot the avenue in Paris, and your backyard is just as good.

52. Observe life through your eyes.

53. Proper editing can often tell a better story.

54. Compare shooting from different angles.

55, looking for light.

56. Go back the way you walked before.

57. Having the brains of children and homeless people is the way to find good photos.

58. Show only your best photos.

59. If someone says you took a good photo, that's just? Lucky? , kill him. (haha, I despise them in my heart)

60. The more lenses, the better.

6 1, you are shooting people, not prey.

Share your love of street photography with friends and family.

63. Less is more. (Said before? The more lenses the better? It doesn't mean that the more you shoot, the more experience you accumulate.

64. Meaningful suggestions and criticisms on the Internet will be of great help to you. So please enjoy drying your work. Who didn't grow up from a rookie step by step? )

65. Street photography is subjective.

66. Observe what others have not noticed.

67. Don't regret the wonderful shots you may miss, just work harder and strive for better shots.

68. Create a theme or series for your street photography and form your own style.

69. Look with your eyes, not your camera. (So Leica's side axis is simply born for street shooting and humanistic photography)

70. it doesn't matter? Perfect photo?

7 1. Timing is the key

72. You don't need to take pictures all the time, and you don't need to feel guilty about forgetting to take pictures because you enjoyed it for a moment. (For example, if you were addicted to the beautiful sunset and didn't take pictures, in fact, you might have enjoyed it more than taking pictures of it)

73. If you are a novice, don't worry too much about the camera settings. If it's a big deal, set it to automatic mode and shoot again

74. Not looking for that? Pictures? Let it come to you.

Children will not pay attention to your camera.

76. If you want to take a street photo of a person in the street, you can ask him for an e-mail address so that you can send the photo to him. They will like it. )

77. Don't forget to move up and down.

78. No theme means mediocrity.

79. Carry spare batteries and memory cards with you. This habit has saved me from embarrassment too many times.

80. Don't be afraid to improve ISO.

8 1, learn from blind shot, don't use the viewfinder, but make shooting an instinct. As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. Jing Shenbiao's views on Leica M series lenses are worth pondering. After mastering the law and cultivating the sense of distance, blind shooting is quite powerful. )

82. Practice shooting horizontally at the waist.

83. You will never encounter the same picture. You should recognize and accept this fact.

84. Street photography is like swimming. Only in the water can you learn to swim. Practice is the only criterion for testing truth! )

85. Take inspiration from other photos instead of copying them.

86. Street photography is much like fishing. Sometimes you can catch a laundry list, and sometimes you get nothing.

It is a good habit to take one or two photos every day.

88. If the other party asks you to delete it when shooting, please delete it and don't get into trouble.

89. Be smart: Don't take tens of thousands of cameras to remote places alone at night.

90. Some street shots just look brighter. Don't ignore this factor. (So many times black and white photography can see the real kung fu)

9 1, no matter where you are, there is always a chance to take good photos.

92. Once again, less is more.

93. A good street shoot is equivalent to an article. A photo with a story is a good photo! )

94. Subway and public transportation are great gold mines for street shooting. Think about how to dig them up.

95. These photos are backed up in at least two places. The technology is unreliable. (Cry when the hard disk is broken)

96. Record your own shooting experience and the development and changes of shooting ideas.

97. Obsessed with photography and lost track of time.

98. Think before you shoot.

99. Have fun.

100, learn to live by yourself.

10 1, go and take pictures!