Following a Street Photographer in Bangkok

Photography Tips  •  Street Photography

Street photography is fun for sure, and it can get a lot more interesting – even adventurous if you’re visiting new places. You can further take the experience to the next level by doing some street photography in a different country. The different people, lifestyles, and surroundings can make your photography experience memorable. If you’re wondering how it’d feel to take street photos in a different part of the world, we have the right video for you today. Photographer Joe Allam from London takes you through his street photography journey around Chinatown in Bangkok, Thailand:

Having a lens that’s versatile enough to cater to your varied needs is essential in street photography. But in the process, it is equally important that it is compact and not too flashy. For this reason, Allam goes out with his 16-80mm f/4 lens. It lets him take photos without disrupting people, and the essence of street photography. The choice of focal range is quite interesting as it allows him to cover a decently wide field of view and also go tight whenever necessary.

One interesting thing you can notice is how he doesn’t shy away from shooting amidst the harsh mi-day sun. It’s one thing that the buildings and signages cast shadows to make life a bit easier, but it’s worth noticing that harsh light can help you incorporate amazing shadows and highlights in the image and make your photos more interesting.

It’s also amazing to see how beautifully the market transforms as the sun sets. People appear much more relaxed during the latter part of the day. And the way the city lights add a different vibe to the surrounding is simply so pleasing to see.

“I just don’t know when to stop. There are so many opportunities all the time.”

That’s why you should go out and shoot during different times of the day, and even during different seasons. Even though the place is the same, it will appear and behave differently as conditions change.