Street photography tip: Limit yourself to certain colours

Wednesday 9 October 2024, 20:10 by Michiel Heijmans | 2,301 views | 1 comment

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Street photography can be overwhelming. There is so much to see in the city! Sometimes you simply have no idea what to focus on. And although it can be wonderful to wander aimlessly through an area in the hope of finding that one shot, it is useful to give yourself something to focus on.

Domburg - f/3.2, 1/320s, 200 ISO @ 40mm
Someone once said to me: 'You can recognise your photos by the red'. These days I increasingly shoot in black and white, but there was a time when red was my literal common thread. Red coats stand out particularly in the colder months, but red is also a useful colour in summer.

The city gives you so much red! Roadworks barriers, graffiti, awnings. But the enormous ice cream outside the ice cream shop also has a red scoop. By looking for a colour, try yellow too, you give direction to your street photos.

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