Unlock Your Street Photography Potential with This One Simple Method!

[@WorksIRL]

I always appreciate you sharing your tips and knowledge with us. If I may respectfully request you provide 1 or 2 extra seconds of viewing time on your photographs. I must take longer to focus my eyes and try to soak in your beautiful pictures but I fully appreciate you’re balancing viewer retention and pace. I just like a bit more time to encompass each one of your thoughtfully composed photos and enjoy the subject(s). Again, thank you for sharing your valuable trade skills! 🙏❤️

[@ForsgardPeter]

Yes, it is always a bit tricky to decide how long a photo should be displard. I have had a little over 3s, but maybe I try 4 to 5s on my next video. Thanks, I always like suggestions about the content.

[@dominiclogue5924]

How about posting the set of images from every video to a folder on the website?

[@johnstephen2869]

Hi Peter, I was shocked to hear of the scary stuff happening while out and about shooting streets. I'm getting a bit frail now, (much older than you) so the last trip I made to eastern Europe I traveled with a friend, and I was much more relaxed. The advice you gave about not standing out was excellent Peter. Regards from a long time follower.

[@lorenschwiderski]

Peter, reflection photos are like salt in the soup --- not too much. One or two window shots a week might be more than enough. The wet walkways, on the other hand, one may never get enough of. Reflections which are interesting, not too demanding on the brain to view, or have great depth, or mystery to them, is great. Just keep it exceptional of the portfolio, or people view your works as too gimmicky or your limited signature look. Thanks for your views, Loren

[@ForsgardPeter]

Well said! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@simplexj4298]

11:15 I'm totally with you: 'Perfection' is mostly boring. 'Excellence' is good enough for me.

[@markbarkntrunk102]

Thanks foe a very informative and enjoyable video

[@CaptuRadiance]

Love your work, you are the only photographer that i turned notifications on for 😊

[@ForsgardPeter]

Wow, thanks! Made my day!

[@richardpriestley477]

Great video Peter !! Reifications are one of my favourite genres particularly water , canals and recent rainfall .Lots of useful tips - a top video from my viewpoint !! I tend to use my Sony RX100 MARK V for this purpose ,given the lens is very flexible and its more discreet for street photography,

[@ForsgardPeter]

Great to hear! Thanks.

[@sarahbatsford4791]

I love shooting reflections & find them great fun to do. Many thanks for this video as always something to learn. Cheers❤

[@ForsgardPeter]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@sabinche]

Hi Peter, I’m really interested in the topic of ‘reflections’ and I appreciate the illustrative examples you’ve shared. It’s clear that you're fortunate to have access to the great locations you know so well. I imagine it's a good idea to study the local conditions for a while beforehand, especially when it comes to things like bus timings or general activity patterns. Once something happens, it seems more will follow! I’m a big fan of symmetry in images, but I believe there always needs to be some kind of dynamic element or action happening within the frame to keep things interesting. Thanks for the video! I’m feeling inspired. Sabine

[@ForsgardPeter]

Thank you very much. Yes it is helpful if it is possible to study local conditions before hand. Sometiems going to a place that is not so familiar can also be good. The element of surprise and new is also interesting.

[@MythMakerMusik]

Great video and beautiful photos! Favorite tip: embrace imperfection. Sometimes I show my friends and family (people who know very little about photography) a few dozen photos and ask them to choose their favorites. Almost all of their favorites consistently have significant imperfections: subjects are out of focus, the camera moved, there is motion blur, there are lens flares, it was exposed improperly, etc. After talking about it, they generally associate technical photography with advertisements and Hollywood (a.k.a. sterile and soulless corporate projects.) Imperfection reintroduces the human element into a machine-based artform.

[@ForsgardPeter]

Thanks for sharing. It is exactly like that. Imperfections are interesting as long as they do not distract too much.

[@bertjeeninga36]

Thank you for this educational video, lots to learn

[@andren.5126]

Thank you for so much valuable information. Great video.

[@ElevatedThreat]

Loved this video! Thanks for making and sharing it.

[@ForsgardPeter]

Thank you.

[@nigelalexander1594]

Thanks Peter, lots of interesting tips to work with, on my next street photography walk.

[@ForsgardPeter]

Glad it was helpful! I hope you have a successful photo walk!

[@paper_shmaper]

thanks Peter, supercool as always! set you photo with reflection for photoday...

[@ForsgardPeter]

Sounds great!

[@mattisulanto]

Excellent tips my friend. I like symmetry and often place my subject in the middle.

[@ForsgardPeter]

Thanks. I knew that you like symmetry.

[@davidemassidda2468]

Thank you Peter for this very interesting video, I like your approach and your suggestions are very kind ❤

[@ForsgardPeter]

Thank you very much!

[@KeithJohnsonBubbleguy]

I’ve been thinking about bringing a “window” or sheet of glass along to capture reflected yet semi transparent images of things, people, nature, architecture & etc. These would be intentionally composed rather than the found images you’re demonstrating here. Have you tried something like this & if so do you have any thoughts or tips to share? I imagine it would be a fun way to help me re-see things I’ve grown so accustomed to that I don’t even notice them anymore. Thank you again for another fine video. You do have a way of tickling my brain in just the right way.

[@ForsgardPeter]

What a good idea. You should definately try it. I think most of the tips I was talking here work on your idea too. You could try to find a place for the reflecting surface so that it looks into a different world. If you have a mirror the effect would more intense. I hope you have chance to play around with that idea.

[@stephenjones9246]

Excellent video Peter, thanks. We often see 'perfect' street images in terms of composition, light and timing; I think such images can look contrived and unoriginal. Our streets can be chaotic places, It can be refreshing to see the inclusion of 'distracting' elements, they sometimes add a creative twist or humour to street photography.

[@ForsgardPeter]

Well said.

[@rockitdude]

I do like "off-kilter" composition, especially in street photography. Elliot Erwitt comes to mind.

[@ArtSchroeder]

Hej Peter, I never used reflections in my photography, I can't say why not. And yes, I love symmetry and I love imperfections. Unfortunally Most people prefer a perfect photo and can't understand when my photos are not perfect. Sometimes you hear: 'Such a expencive Camera and so bad photos? Thank you for your tips!

[@wilfs1196]

Thanks for this video , Peter.Reflections are on my to do list . Finally found a Fuji 28 mm R WR lens after a lengthy search, & I haven't removed it from my XS20 yet. I use my XT4 for the bigger, heavier lenses.

[@ForsgardPeter]

I assume you mean the 27mm lens? It is also my favorite lens on my X-S20, as you can probably guess.

[@wilfs1196]

@@ForsgardPeter Typo, yes 27mm.Thank you for reply.

[@christianloose5179]

Great video and awesome channel ! Thank's a lot - I've booked me into your follower list 🙂 Best regards from Germany !

[@ForsgardPeter]

Thnak you very much! Welcome aboard!

[@dannybaresi]

Top notch video. Very interesting. thanks

[@ForsgardPeter]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you.

[@colinjoyceart]

Some great ideas there, thanks Peter. Next time im in the city I will be looking at shop windows in a different way. My last visit was August 19th on the Global Photography Project day and my birthday by coincidence. Ordered the Hoodie from your shop to wear on future photography outings.

[@ForsgardPeter]

Thank you! Good choice for clothing for your photo walks. A great day to have birthday! Happy birthday!

[@orkun_prv]

Hello Peter. What is the stabilized camera you are using at for example 02:05?

[@ForsgardPeter]

I use both Insta360 X2 and Insta 360 Ace Pro. I think on that particular moment I used the Ace Pro.

[@orkun_prv]

@@ForsgardPeter thank you!

[@sylvainm.6516]

Great work once again. Did you use a film profile for your Fuji shots? Or is it a RWA post-pocess?

[@ForsgardPeter]

I edited the photographs in Lightroom. The base profile was Reala Ace.

[@FrankMorris-g3n]

What is the ISO for handheld at night ?

[@ForsgardPeter]

It depends on thye style. If motion blur is wanted then it can be lower, but if you want to freeze the motion it can as high as ISO6400. I usually do not go higher with my Ricoh GR3x.

[@bamsemh1]

Can't control the weather, but you can always bring a bottle of water 😉 make your own puddles 😊

[@ForsgardPeter]

So true!

[@bamsemh1]

@@ForsgardPeter Sadly I mostly drink it all before I get to need it for photography 😬😅

[@rsutter879]

I like symmetry with reflections because it feels funny to me.

[@Daveesrc]

New slant on what is a difficult genre for me.

[@ElevatedThreat]

I don't see the controversy in "symmetrical composition"... It's as natural and appealing as "Rule of thirds" isn't it?

[@micheleg.2244]

Hello, i don't understand if street photography is really for me. I lack of arrogance maybe. Even with a 127mm I find it embarrassing to take pictures of people....

[@ForsgardPeter]

Photography is great because there are so many genres that is possible.

[@micheleg.2244]

@@ForsgardPeter It's like if one part of me forces the other part of me to do something that it doesn't want to (taking pics of people). Anyway, I feel like I am getting more aware of myself.

[@Dicktopus]

I bought a TTartisan 27mm too. It's strugling with eye/face detection, but anyway it's good for the price.