There can be a very fine line in street photography between overdoing your editing and getting it just right. Creating a mood, building feeling and capturing an environment while staying true to the realness and specialness of found moments is at the heart of the genre. And this can make editing tough. Because of this, […]
So you know how to read the light and capture a sharp shot. You’re confident in your compositions. You’re not afraid to capture people candidly. You’ve found that this is something that you enjoy doing and you want to continue with it and further your skills. What comes next? Here are some tips that I […]
This article is based on concepts from The Photography Action Cards if you want to dig deeper for further training. Street photography is an art form that combines portrait photography with chance encounters, relying mostly on random incidents that happen in public. People are usually included in a candid street photograph—but not always. That is […]
Taking pictures at night gives an image a completely different feel because it captures different stories of daily life—sometimes more dramatic than the ones captured during the day. There is also a whole new cast of characters at night that make taking pictures on the streets after dark an even more adventurous experience in street […]
Standard lenses (also called normal lenses) have a kind of mystique amongst photographers. Perhaps it’s because Henri Cartier-Bresson was famous for using one, maybe it has something to do with nostalgia for the times when most cameras came with a 50mm kit lens rather than the zooms that are common today. Regardless, if you are […]
In the captivating world of photography, one may often find themselves lost in the sea of techniques and styles. However, one style of photography that stands out is “fishing” – patiently waiting for the perfect subject to wander into your predetermined frame. Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography takes us on an enlightening journey through […]
Photographer Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography recently shared a video where he deftly explored the power of leading lines in street photography. Pickett’s tutorial was set in the iconic Central Park, demonstrating how to use architectural features, natural elements, and the dynamic nature of city life to create a truly compelling photograph. Here, we’ll […]
Imagine yourself, camera in hand, walking through a busy metropolis. The sights, the sounds, and the smells of a bustling city overwhelm your senses. People all around you are scurrying to and from work. Others are sitting in outdoor cafes enjoying lunch. You can see worn out shoppers, their hands filled with packages, moving from […]
Photography in bustling, vibrant urban spaces presents unique opportunities and challenges. The art of capturing compelling street photography involves a combination of technique, patience, and embracing serendipity, as highlighted by renowned photographer Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography in his recent video tutorial filmed in the heart of New York City: Times Square, a place […]
In the pantheon of street photography, steam emerging from city manholes and subway vents has always held a prominent position. The ethereal wisps billowing from the city’s underbelly impart a distinctive, often otherworldly, aesthetic. They can create an element of mystery, drama, or even romance, underlining the urban narrative in a most compelling way. So […]
