7 Essential Street Photography Composition Tips

In this video I talk about 7 essential street photography composition tips you should try to improve your photos!
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Today I want to share a few different ways you can compose an image to get a more interesting photo.
Photography Composition Tip 1: The Rule of Thirds. I know I know, you've heard this before so I won't waffle on about it much. I keep this short. Lining up your street photography within a grid that is split up in thirds is an easy way to ensure you get a strong composition. For some reason... I'm not a scientist so I don't know why but the human eye is drawn towards these points and lines within a photo so composing your photos with these lines is good way of creating an appealing image. Like any rule, feel free to break it but as a guide it's always an easy ways to compose your photo.
Photography Composition Tip 2: Layering. This is where you have multiple layers in one frame. You have your foreground (everything closest to the camera) your background (everything furthest away) and everything in between. Try taking a photo using a subject in the foreground AND background at the same time to create a few layers.
Photography Composition Tip 3: Don't Be Afraid To Crop. This is something I have started to do much more regularly with my photos. What I mean by this, is tightening your photos and actually force the viewer to look at one thing specifically.
Photography Composition Tip 4: Balance. This one is about filling in the gaps. This is definitely the most simple of points I will make in this video. This one also might be about timing. If you're taking photos of people then waiting for the subject to fill the gap will give you the best composition and keep the photo nicely balanced.
Photography Composition Tip 5: Negative Space. This tip might contradict my previous point about balancing your compositions but using negative space means intentionally leaving big open, empty spaces in your photo. I don't use negative space very often but when I do, it's a for a very good reason.
Photography Composition Tip 6: Leading lines. This style is a very popular composition, you've probably seen a lot of typical instagram bangers use this method. Leading lines do exactly what it says on the tin. They're lines in the photo that lead your eyes into the subject. Leading lines are popular because of how easy they are to find, every street on every city will have some kind of leading line composition you can find.
Photography Composition Tip 7: External Framing. External framing is when you use everything around you in the streets to frame your subject. Sometimes external framing can look a bit hectic so I try to not over do this style.
I hope this video has helped give you some simple ideas for cool compositions you can try next time you go do some street photography.
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[@ReadIcculus93]

I like compostion rules, so I know how to break them when necessary.

[@MsDoormen]

The negative space photos looks really nice, I like taking these kind of shots too but then I am a sucker for sunrises and sunsets...Great video👍

[@MikeChudley]

I actually don't take enough photos with negative space to be fair, thanks for watching

[@KelseyWard-nm3hk]

Great tips. Keep up the good work!!!

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks! Glad you liked this

[@MrClaudioAgostini]

Negative space can be useful to add titles, words. For magazines this could be important, and the photo could sell better.

[@user-ou1qk9sh7x]

There. I smashed the like button. But it's because I actually found the video useful, informative, and inspiring. Really digging these videos, I learn something new or at least confirm what I am doing "sort of" correctly.

[@jeremysemanhyia8456]

External framing and layering are my favourites for street photography. Audio sounding crispy btw 👍

[@MikeChudley]

External framing is always a go to! Thanks mate - I’m please with the audio for sure

[@jackfirth1073]

Loving these more broken down informative videos!

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks Jack! Glad you like it

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Hi, they re all good tips! But i got one for you. When youre showing your awesome photos during the video, try to put em on a white wallpaper, the photo will pop up a LOT more and they will look just so much better

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Some proper Tips here 🔥

[@MikeChudley]

Glad you liked the video!

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[@MikeChudley]

Thank you! glad you liked it haha

[@paulm8157]

Solid post, well illustrated and explained, Mike. All points have been covered many times on YT, but repetition reinforces concepts. Tips applicable to other photo genres. Layering and negative space, IMO, least understood and effectively applied - perhaps good topics for more in-depth coverage in future vids. Would add selective use of B&W to overcome colorful but distracting non-subject elements. Cheers!

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for the kind words Paul! I could definitely dive into more detail on each topic and give my proper opinions and thoughts. Thanks again.

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I just to thank you ever so much.

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you!

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Another great vid thanks Mike

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Cheers Liam!!

[@d_ginger_ninja616]

Love it, I find this so useful for improving my photography! Keep it up!

[@MikeChudley]

Nice one, glad it helped

[@carson2029]

Been doing some leading lines lately! They do look sick. Great tips man they will definitely help me out!

[@MikeChudley]

sickk, thanks for watching!

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I hit the like button but no super power gained! 😋 very nice video as always!

[@MikeChudley]

hahaha sick, you should be able to take the best photos EVER.

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[@PaddyRichards]

Thanks Mike: great video. I’ll be defo trying these out.

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for watching Paddy!

[@rutemacedo5423]

Once again, I loved the video! Awesome tips!

[@MikeChudley]

Brilliant, thanks for watching!!

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Great video! Great tips!

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you!

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Again just crazy content, to just get you thinking creatively. I mean boy I needed this vid to get me out of my weird rutt.

[@MikeChudley]

Haha thanks for watching! We all have these ruts

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Great tips I knew most of them but I really liked the pictures with the leading lines #stay safe 😀

[@kchermi]

Thank mike for your tips. Quick and simple. just have to practice now 📷📷

[@MikeChudley]

You got this! Thanks for watching.

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I love this video. Great tips and straight to the point.

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So sensible and logical...

[@streetphotographyguy]

Thank you a lot! Very helpful Mike

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Great video! It was simple and quit. Your photos are great!

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks so much!

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Awesome video and tips.

[@vladoklepac3577]

Awesome tips. Will try to use them in my city - Ljubljana (Slovenia). Cheers Mike for tips on Instagram as well 😉

[@MikeChudley]

Nice one, thanks for watching mate ✌🏻

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Handy video

[@MikeChudley]

Glad you think so!!

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Loved it 🙌🏼

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thanks for watching!

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[@MikeChudley]

Shutter of about 1/15, 1/20, 1/25 i think mate! And then probably the lowest f/stop I could get

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Love these videos! Quick question I'm 14 years old wanting to get into sport photography obviously with this you will need a decent enough lens is there any ways on do u have any ideas of how to ear and invest into a bit of gear

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Hey! I realize it is quite a few months after your original. But I just wanted to leave some input for you. I’m a photographer for the university I attend and work in all the fields, including sports. My best advice to you is that you will have to spend before you make. But I’d suggest you take into consideration, if you are trying to make $$ off of sport photography and if so by what time do you hope to be making $$. Do you have any gear at the moment and then also if ya don’t have any yet remember bigger/more expensive isn’t always best to buy. Good luck!

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[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for watching and I’m glad you liked this

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Hi, I'm new to photography. What do they call the style of photo at the 4:44 mark. I'm referring to the color, there is less colors and feels darker or flat. What do they call that? I have a X100V and would like to learn how to dial in my camera so all my jpeg come out that way and not have to rely as much on Adobe to adjust the photo. Thanks!

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trust me, they kick in within 24 hours haha

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[@MikeChudley]

most of the time the 50mm 1.8! thank you

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After liking the video my street photography got really magic, let see what happens after this comment :)

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There. I smashed the like button. But it's because I actually found the video useful, informative, and inspiring. Really digging these videos, I learn something new or at least confirm what I am doing "sort of" correctly.

[@MikeChudley]

Haha thanks dude! Appreciate it

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Great tips. Keep up the good work!!!

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Great tips. Keep up the good work!!!

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you, appreciate that ✌🏻