Street photography tip: Embrace the shadow
Thursday 16 November 2023, 20:40 by Michiel Heijmans | 2,375 views | 0 commentsThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
Not only is the shadow the best place for your portraits, it also gives you plenty of room to play. The shadow creates dark patches in the street, with little pools of light.
Wait until your subject walks into that pool, or has their face in the light and their body in the shadow.
A shadow hides, enhances and creates frames. Embrace the harsh shadow that makes patterns on the street. It allows you to take minimalist photos in the busiest places. To isolate.
You often hear that you cannot take good photos when the city is filled with harsh shadows. Nonsense, of course! You can always take good photos, as long as you see them. And by seeing the shadows, you see the light, and that beautiful photo follows naturally!
About the author
Michiel is professioneel straatfotograaf en geeft workshops en lezingen over straatfotografie. Hij schrijft columns voor Focus Magazine en is erg actief op Instagram. Daar vind je dagelijks inspiratie en tips voor je eigen straatfotografie!
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