Creative Street Photography Ideas
Coming up with new creative street photography ideas can sometimes be a challenge. It doesn’t have to be though.
Street photography is the art of photographing random incidents in public places. It’s captures the everyday life of ordinary people, particularly in urban environments.
You just need to step outside, find an interesting location, start people watching, and start shooting.
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Here’s a list of ideas to get you going:
1. People Working
Find people doing their everyday jobs.
2. People Interacting
Look for people connecting with each other.
3. Look for unique situations
In most cities, you will find something interesting going on. All you have to do is walk around for awhile.
4. Take Pictures of Street Performers
Shoot from different angles, include the whole scene and close ups too.
5. Capture Silhouettes
Look for strong backlight to create silhouettes with. Silhouettes can add a sense of mystery to your images.
6. Shoot from inside
Find a window seat in a café or coffee house. It’s a great place to people watch and grab some interesting shots.
7. Shoot from different angles
Capture the scene from ground level or get up higher for a bird’s eye view.
8. Shoot the back of people
Shooting from the back is a good way to get over your fear of photographing people. Include something that makes the image interesting, such as quirky clothing or a dramatic background.
9. In the rain
Photographing in the rain can provide moody scenes, as well as great opportunities to shoot reflections.
10. Position yourself in one spot
Find a spot with an interesting background and wait patiently for people to come into your frame. Try different angles from where you are.
Conclusion
Street photography requires practice. The more you get out and shoot, the more your confidence and creativity will grow. So, which one of these creative street photography ideas will you try?
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