Michiel Heijmans

Street photography tip: Nothing wrong with a phone photo

Friday 22 September 2023, 16:32 by | 2,886 views | 0 comments

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A photo isn't about your equipment at all. That doesn't mean you can't take nicer or better photos with a professional camera. But more than other types of photography, street photography is about capturing the moment, not the very best exposure or resolution.

Phone photo

Antwerp - f/2.2, 32 ISO, 29mm (iPhone)

And it's great that you can take such fantastic photos with your phone!

The most important tip for photography with your phone? When you tap your screen to focus on a subject, you can usually swipe up or down to change your exposure. A lifesaver in varying lighting conditions.

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Michiel Heijmans

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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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