4 Essential Street Photography Tips for Beginners

[@craigianmenzies]

I get the comments regarding manual, my preference as well but when starting out photography is a mix of art and technology. You don’t have to master the technology to work on the art. I sometimes set my aperture and SS, leave the camera to work out the ISO, or set just aperture or just SS, the more time I have the more manual I go. Therefore I think the advice on using auto is inclusive for those of us still grappling with the tech.

[@erenjam]

🙏🏼

[@vladimir_filipas]

Fantastic tips! I agree on all of them. I use to shoot all in manual for so many year and missed shots due to slow pace for busy streets, but few years ago I start shooting in aperture priority and it changed my flow in a better way. And as far as gear goes I find the best way to choose the camera and lens is the due to inspiration, something that inspires you the most to picked up is the best personal choice…even if its not logical sometimes 😁

[@erenjam]

100% on the gear front, use whatever makes you wanna shoot. Thank you bro 🙏🏼

[@Pyramidalist]

In street photography in Germany, it is legally important to respect the personal rights of the people depicted. In principle, the right to one's own image applies, which means that people who are clearly depicted usually have to give their consent for publication. There are exceptions if people are just accessories in a scene or if they are public figures. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) considers photos of identifiable people to be personal data, which requires additional consent. It is recommended that you obtain written informed consent after taking photographs.

[@erenjam]

Good advice for those of you shooting in Germany 🇩🇪

[@ajameslee]

Biggest thing is get out and take photos. Auto newbie or manual pro just shoot and move and have fun!

[@cristir3463]

Will do, thx for the comment. It was encouraging ❤

[@coryburns13]

I’m not brand new to photography, I shot film and even had my own darkroom 10 years ago…but getting back into it now and getting familiar with the basics again on new equipment I’ve been shooting street on auto or ap priority just to get used to it again in that moment. It’s been nice to focus on the moment and I’m happy with what I’m getting. On landscapes or outdoors or single abject stuff I can focus more on Manual mode and have fun doing it then.

[@erenjam]

totally agree

[@JasonFisk]

I like messing around with different focal lengths, I've used a 16mm prime and a 55-200mm zoom and everything in between. Especially if I go to one place multiple times, I find it forces me to look with a different perspective, and I love the compression of a long lens. Cool video, man, keep up the good work.

[@erenjam]

Huge thanks Jason. Great point on mixing up FL’s , helps keep locations you visit often fresh

[@traperobeatsofficail]

I loves street photography, but sometimes I don't have time to use the manual configuration, maybe I'm in a car and I need to take the photo quickly, that's why I don't mind using the manual mode sometimes

[@Boatzerama]

The classic Fuji 35mm f1.4. I must of bought and sold then bought again this lens, before I sold my Fuji gear. I loved it.

[@antdenzic7977]

Just remember that's 10,000 film photos, with digital it's more like 100,000 - 250,000. Depending on how you shoot IMO.

[@jacquelinesanderson8690]

Hi, love your work and this video was most helpful, I hear you say about camera body and lens...I have a bridge camera, is that OK for street photography? Thanks 😊

[@josebrivera1716]

Aperture priority tends to choose low shutter speeds. Which is why I highly dislike it.I don’t trust it. Shutter speed is more important than aperture. I want sharp images, else why bother!

[@iaincphotography6051]

Typical, you go out to do your Vid, and you've got Roaming Roman video bombing.

[@erenjam]

😂

[@63MacGuy]

Just found your channel and subscribed😊 How do you / photographers make money / a living doing street photography? Or can you? I’ve been a wedding and portrait photographer for 27 years and at this point I would love to just go and shoot people.

[@erenjam]

Huge thanks and welcome! 🙏🏼 I have an episode on this subject coming soon.

[@hiteshjoshi3148]

So concise and cleared my all doubts, could you please let me know ,what if i click at 35 mm from 28-50mm will i get the same sharpness like 35 mm prime lens

[@erenjam]

Primes generally are sharper but it’ll be hard to tell, the zoom is fine

[@mrmarzo]

Hey Eren, You've owned, tried, and reviewed a lot of cameras now. What is your main Fujifilm camera these days? And what is your number 2 or backup fujifilm camera if you had to choose? As always keep up the amazing work.

[@erenjam]

Thank you! X-T5 is my main now, then the X-T4 and X-Pro2 as backups

[@FunnyVideosLover]

One of the best videos on the topic. Concise and with substance. Thank you.

[@giandeguzman6402]

Aperture priority + Auto ISo + Minimum Shutter Speed = best of all worlds

[@cwill6491]

There's like a cult that only does manual. Not sure why

[@nezbulkanal]

Another great video ! The ssue "sharpness " in your video reminded me that in one of Ara Guler's exhibition i was very surprised that some famous photos of him were not even sharp .But they impacted and still be remembered . So i myself trying not to be obsessed with sharpness but it is hard to change :-) As it loses concentration on the composition and demotivate .

[@erenjam]

Huge thanks! yeah there is a bit of an obsession with sharpness, I used to be too, but it really isn't that important, especially for street photography

[@Sarangwen]

Thank you ! What lens do you recommend for street photography with moving subjects? Currently working with a canon 18-55mm kit lens :)

[@karinjohnstone6690]

Thanks for this Eren. Have you seen the documentary’Tish’ on BBC4. It’s about photographer Tish Murtha. Really recommend it. Your video has made me want to get out more to shoot.

[@mjolninja9358]

Also people shouldn’t worry about crazy equipment, its a common thing in beginners in any field to get worried about equipments when all that should matter is their exploration in their craft.

[@s.m.talhawadood5852]

This has been so informative, true to art and comprehensive guide ♥️

[@erenjam]

Thank you!

[@kurotaka007]

Just came across your channel this morning. Pleasant surprise. I’m new to FUJi so scouting thise channels Fuji centric. Eren you communicate so well the message you intend to relay. I also really enjoyed your Edinburgh video. I’m from Chicago and now living in Japan. Edinburgh has the grittiness of Chicago. Character! Thanks … you’re a great KZbin Channel.

[@nnddedo]

just saw your videos, and I already learned a lot. Great channel ! I have a Nikon 28-300mm lens f3.5. When I go out and shoot, should I keep it to one focal length or should I change it according to the situation? Thanks for the tip, love the videos.

[@the36frames]

Great video, great tips!

[@akhilravi6472]

How do you post process ? Presets ? Can you please share few...

[@erenjam]

I start most the edits using my presets but I have a couple episodes on here where I go through how I edit

[@scottallen6172]

Thanks. Good advice for me to remember.

[@erenjam]

🙏🏼

[@julesc5571]

Excellent video, great advice! Stunning images, very inspiring 👏🏼

[@erenjam]

Thanks Jules!

[@juliocruz7554]

As a beginner id like to personally thank you for your videos especially the night photography tips i just came back from japan and your videos helped alot!!!

[@Vladshirokov]

Очень хорошо однако

[@erenjam]

Thank you!

[@songkosra12]

You just answered my questions about street photography. Thanks a lot. Keep making these!

[@MikBehindTheLens]

Thank you so much for this video! Really appreciate your motivation...

[@midlifeadventuretravels]

Great video, as someone very much still on my photography journey and still getting to grips with all the elements of exposure i often choose to shoot in one of the sei manual modes - as do fully experienced pro photographers - especially street photographers. I think street and travel photography the semi manual modes really come into their own especially in a fast paced environment, where you may loose the shot if you are hung up on getting everything set in manual. I shoot on canon so often use the FV mode - you can choose full manual control or full auto and anything in between and swiftly adjust each or one setting. A brilliant mode for street and travel/documentary styles as you don’t have to move to different modes, you essentially have all modes on one screen and setting.

[@JoeSmith-pm8is]

New to photography What’s the purpose of street photography and what do you do with the photos?

[@ianforber]

That’s a hard question! I suppose it applies to all forms of photography. What you do with the images is down to personal preference; some people only post to social media, some people only print and display them and some people just keep them on their computer and enjoy the satisfaction of taking a picture they like. The purpose of street photography depends on what type you do. Some is documenting how people live their lives today eg the fashion, the addiction to mobile phones etc - all of which will be very different in 20 years time. Some is closer to fine art - look at some of Alan Schaller’s work. Some is placing objects or people in juxtaposition for humour or to stress an incongruity. Fundamentally, it’s what you want it to be just as landscape, architecture or wildlife photography is.

[@5pence55]

brilliant video Eren and excellent advise - refreshing to hear focusing on the story and not the settings. Love your content.

[@erenjam]

Thank you!

[@philcurran3217]

Thanks Erin, so refreshing to see someone brave enough to suggest full auto. Your images are inspiring and speak for themselves so thanks for not focusing on gear and settings. Respect!!

[@YabbaD_Du]

Yo, Tips are amazing. Definitely have me some confidence

[@olgadekell]

Street photography is my favourite genre 😁📸

[@erenjam]

🙌🏼

[@lucacapron2559]

cheers man, great vid, just what i needed

[@erenjam]

Thanks Luca!

[@dixter1975]

Well put and to the point. Thank you

[@erenjam]

🙏🏼 Thank you Richard!

[@sandorbito82]

Great tips. Thanks 🙂

[@erenjam]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@zacharypatsula9218]

Great tips!!! Thanks

[@erenjam]

Huge thanks!

[@thecooldude0071]

Awesome 👏

[@erenjam]

Thank you!

[@thecooldude0071]

@@erenjam 😎😁🫶

[@fraterlajos]

Hi Eren! I like your mentality, the fact that your focus is on the process and the results and not on the gear! And we can see it if we take a look at any of your pictures. Easily you are one of the best street photographer I know.

[@erenjam]

Really appreciate that Fráter 🙏🏼

[@bartazare]

Great tips!!!

[@erenjam]

Thank you!

[@orsinijeanjerome854]

Tu as tellement raison 🙏🤗

[@JasonLawrenceNoel]

Thx Eren!!

[@erenjam]

🙏🏼thank you

[@rapturestudios3179]

Always keeping it real Eren, much appreciated! Excellent tips all around. I also love the open minded approach you have to the process, not taking a purist approach with settings and that. The last tip says it all, great way to wrap up such solid advice!

[@erenjam]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@IvarsDayLab]

Shooting in manual mode isn't a "thing" of street photography - it's a basics of photography! Pushing a shutter button without a clear understanding what is aperture, what is shutter speed and iso and how it impacts your photography is the worst way to practice any sort of photography.

[@Rumplestiltskin7]

Manual gives you full control, i even prefer manual focus most of the time

[@IvarsDayLab]

@@Rumplestiltskin7 Great for you. I shoot manual on digital and film there is no difference for me if I shoot street photography, portraits in the studio environment or some public even/concert. I love manual focus on film camera lenses. Focus by wire is not the thing I like a lot on digital cameras, but if I can't get the focus on the subject than of course switch to manual AF and pinpoint the focus.

[@Rumplestiltskin7]

@@IvarsDayLab Cool, I'm relatively new to photography, and zone focusing has been a game changer for me. Before i was using AF-C at F.4 and it was a nightmare trying to focus😅. People often think manual is harder, but once you get the hang of it isn't

[@YouNeedMyVoice]

Without being rude to anyone, shooting in manual mode it's the only and best/ safe way to be 100% precise with your photography. And it's something that you must assume from the moment you buy a camera. You cannot have a drivers license but cannot assume the trafic. If shooting in auto, aperture priority or shutter priority is what keeps you in the game, then by all means do it, but let's stop pretending and acting like manual mode is not important. It is important, it's the whole point of having a camera and not using a point and shoot toy. Good light and all the best compositions to everyone!

[@SPAHI43]

Should you know how it works? Yes. Should you shoot in manual only? Of course, not.

[@ralions4255]

This the only video i have watched that has actual tips, most videos are technical info about things we all already know from watching other videos

[@erenjam]

Rally appreciate that, thank you! 🙏🏼