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Apr, 2017Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
Downtown Los AngelesTime
It was around midnight and the streets were pretty much empty except for a couple people besides myselfLighting
The lighting in this shot was a bit tricky, but actually ended up making the picture. There were these two really bright fluorescent lights from a store window, and one light coming from a street lamp right above us. I wasn't sure if it would work, but it ended up hoping the overall emotion I was hoping to achieve.Equipment
For this shot I was using my Canon 5D Mark IV, handheld, with no additional light other than the street lightingInspiration
I like to chat with the random people I come across while walking about the city. This man's story was truly and incredible one and one that still inspires me today.Editing
I did a little post in lightroom, mainly increasing the clarity a little bit and slight color correction.In my camera bag
If I am walking around doing street photography I tend to travel a bit heavier than most would like. I'll usually have my Canon 5D Mark IV, a Contax RTS II 35mm film camera, and a Ricoh Gr II. I don't use flash for street, but thats just personal preference. I also handhold all my shots, unless I specifically set out to do a long exposure shot.Feedback
I would suggest to just be natural and take a genuine interest in those you want to photograph. I see so many people today who are trying to capture an image for the wrong reason - whether it is to make fun of someone, to exploit someone etc. It's easy to take a picture of someone less fortunate than you, but what isn't easy is understanding that when you do take their picture you are taking something from them as well. But as far as technique goes, my biggest tip would be to make sure you are at focusing on the eyes, and to not be afraid of cranking the iso, especially at night. The only thing worse than a blurry picture is an underexposed blurry picture. At night, take advantage of all the unique lighting situations whether it's a street light, light from a storefront, etc. They make for some great moody pictures at night. Also, shooting in raw will help a lot if you plan on editing your photo in post, and especially at night when you really need to retain those details from the shadows.
