{"id":1682,"date":"2010-12-28T18:07:19","date_gmt":"2010-12-28T22:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=1682"},"modified":"2010-12-29T19:23:52","modified_gmt":"2010-12-29T23:23:52","slug":"10-tips-how-to-master-street-photography-with-the-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2010\/12\/28\/10-tips-how-to-master-street-photography-with-the-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips How to Master Street Photography with the iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hi everyone, my name is Michael, I am a street photographer, I shoot with an iPhone.<\/p>\n

The iPhone offers me three things that a big camera doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t – it is discreet<\/strong>, it is always with me<\/strong> and it is easy to use<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I have been using the iPhone since I moved to Melbourne, Australia in February this year. \u00c2\u00a0The iPhone lets me concentrate on scene and structure instead of dials and lenses.\u00c2\u00a0 I feel more connected to the process because there is no glass in the way.<\/p>\n

Eric has asked me to share some hints to help make the most of the iPhone when shooting the street.\u00c2\u00a0 So here we go.<\/p>\n

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1. Always be ready<\/h2>\n

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As street photography requires quick reflexes I try to improve me odds by holding the phone in my hand when going for a photo walk.\u00c2\u00a0 Because I use the iPhone 4 I have placed the camera app in the bottom corner of the dock.\u00c2\u00a0 This lets me launch the app easily, knowing where to touch.\u00c2\u00a0 I do, however, miss the double click, quick launch option that is available on older iPhones.\u00c2\u00a0 It helped preserve battery and was by far the easiest way to launch the camera.<\/p>\n

2. Use a soft rubber case<\/h2>\n

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As I walk around clutching the iPhone I have found that a soft rubber case helps improve grip.\u00c2\u00a0 This is particularly useful when you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re shooting from the hip, trying to shoot over a fence or anywhere near a river!\u00c2\u00a0 I use the Case Mate Vroom<\/a>, it has a nice tyre tread that grips well.<\/p>\n

3. Expose for the highlights<\/h2>\n

When I shoot I mostly expose for the highlights, touch exposing for the brightest spot on the screen. It is always easier to recover shadows than highlights. Again, it is about finding interesting light and playing with the camera exposure till it looks right on screen.<\/p>\n

Here are a few shots that have used this technique…<\/em><\/p>\n

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4. Watch your exposure<\/h2>\n

One of the downsides of the standard issue camera on the iPhone is the lack of exposure lock.\u00c2\u00a0 I often find the exposure thrown out when someone walks through the scene and the camera tries to compensate. Recent apps include exposure lock in the feature list, overcoming the problem.\u00c2\u00a0 One such app is almost DSLR, I have been using it for the past few weeks and am loving the ability to set the exposure (particularly going into a bright Aussie summer).\u00c2\u00a0 The below photo used this setting to keep the bright white wall from blowing out as people passed through the scene.<\/p>\n

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5. Keep your camera still<\/h2>\n

When shooting with my iPhone, \u00c2\u00a0I try to tap the shutter button as softly as possible. I know others keep the button depressed and shoot on the release.\u00c2\u00a0 This is a great way of making sure you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not bumping the phone \u00e2\u20ac\u201c but I personally can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get used to it. Some apps, including Camera+ have anti-shake functions but this does not lend itself to shooting on the fly.<\/p>\n

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6. Fully charge your batteries beforehand<\/h2>\n

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Make sure you have fully charged the phone! The battery on the iPhone 4 lasts about 2-3 hours when shooting nonstop.\u00c2\u00a0 This is halved for the 3Gs.<\/p>\n

7. Keep the lens clean<\/h2>\n

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Use a microfiber cloth and keep your fingers off of it.<\/p>\n

8. Turn off the shutter sound<\/h2>\n

You don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want the fake camera sound giving you away when chasing an interesting scene.<\/p>\n

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9. Never hesitate<\/h2>\n

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Take photos of everything you find\u00c2\u00a0interesting.\u00c2\u00a0 It is all about confidence, the more you do it the easier it gets.<\/p>\n

10. \u00c2\u00a0Relax<\/h2>\n

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Lastly, try to relax when walking around, look don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t search, I find that if I start forcing images, more often than not I fall back on clich\u00c3\u00a9d compositions.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

Feel free share some of your own suggestions (iPhone or not) or ask questions below.<\/p>\n

More of my work is available on my blog (mishobaranovic.tumblr.com<\/a>).\u00c2\u00a0 You can also follow me on twitter (@mishobaranovic<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Cheers,<\/p>\n

Misho<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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