How to do Street Photography on cloudy days
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Stop being a fair weather photographer - let's discover how and what to shoot on boring, overcast days together!
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Cool mic!!! Thanks for the video!!
Thank you Tony!
I choose cloudy days over sunny days, quite honestly.
I put it on high cotrast BW and the matter is resolved.
Yes, and sunburn avoided! Good approach, why not?
Street photography is going out and accepting , every weather condition delivers something worth photographing. Sometimes it takes patience and other times the best was the cappuccino drunk at the beach coffee shop .
Greetings from Nazaré , Portugal
So true! thank you for your feedback dear Mia, greetings to beautiful Nazaré!
What a great microphone! :) Love this post.
Thank you Chris! I appreciate it
I hope the video helps! Here are 10 more tips for Street Photography on overcast days:
Embrace the Soft Light:
Cloudy days offer diffused, even lighting that reduces harsh shadows and highlights. Use this to your advantage by capturing scenes with subtle details and natural tones.
Utilize Leading Lines:
Overcast skies can make backgrounds less interesting. Compensate by incorporating strong leading lines in your compositions. Streets, sidewalks, and architectural elements can guide the viewer's eye through the image.
Increase Your ISO:
Cloudy days usually mean lower light levels. Don’t be afraid to increase your ISO to maintain a fast enough shutter speed to freeze motion while keeping your images sharp.
Focus on People:
Street photography is all about capturing human moments. On cloudy days, look for people engaged in daily activities, interactions, or unique characters that stand out against the muted background.
Use Aperture Priority Mode:
To maintain control over depth of field and ensure proper exposure, shoot in aperture priority mode. This allows you to quickly adjust to changing lighting conditions while keeping your subjects sharp.
Look for Interesting Textures:
Cloudy weather often enhances the textures in your environment. Pay attention to the textures of buildings, pavement, and other surfaces to add richness and depth to your photos.
Capture Mood and Atmosphere:
Cloudy weather often adds a certain moodiness to the environment. Focus on scenes that convey emotion or tell a story, such as people huddling under umbrellas, steam rising from vents, or foggy alleyways.
Photograph Architecture:
The even lighting on cloudy days can be ideal for capturing architectural details without the distraction of harsh shadows. Look for interesting building designs, patterns, and symmetry.
Experiment with Angles:
Try shooting from different angles and perspectives. Low angles can add drama and make ordinary scenes more interesting, while high angles can give a fresh viewpoint on familiar streets.
Post-Processing:
Enhance your cloudy day shots in post-processing. Increase contrast, adjust highlights and shadows, and play with clarity to bring out details. You can also experiment with color grading to match the mood you want to convey.
Remember, cloudy days can offer unique opportunities for street photography. Happy shooting!
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In true Fuji fashion since 2019... Tint on lcd your screen that is not calibrated.