{"id":170453,"date":"2019-09-12T00:59:20","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T07:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=170453"},"modified":"2019-09-12T01:20:58","modified_gmt":"2019-09-12T08:20:58","slug":"how-to-shoot-photography-with-a-21mm-lens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/12\/how-to-shoot-photography-with-a-21mm-lens\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Shoot Photography with a 21mm Lens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Currently shooting with RICOH GR III<\/a> and 21mm<\/a> adapter. I’m having SO MUCH FUN! Some ideas on shooting with a 21mm lens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Get very close and fill the frame<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whatever you’re shooting, get super-close. Fill the frame with the elements you find interesting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Minimalism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the most part, when you’re shooting with a 21mm lens, you have this tricky job:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make an interesting photograph without zooming on a certain spot of interest.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

For example this silhouette of the statue — I framed the photograph to put the subject to the extreme bottom of the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Architecture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shoot architecture<\/a>. Go to the downtown area, and get close to the buildings and SHOOT UP!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also a tip — to make your photos more dynamic<\/a>, tilt your camera (dutch angle)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Unusual perspectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The most fun thing about 21mm<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being able to make very strange, unusual perspectives in your photos.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

For example, get very close to the side of a building, and look STRAIGHT UP (bend your back backwards, like yoga, and shoot straight up). This can allow you to capture very unusual compositions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Photograph your own feet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Look down and photograph your own legs. I really like these photos, because they (literally) put the viewer into your shoes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Photograph while walking (embrace blur)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make photos while walking. I think the ultra-wide angle of 21mm, while walking produces interesting blur effects, which really makes you feel like you’re moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Put yourself in the image<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shoot random snapshots<\/a> of yourself, when you’re at the coffee shop, or doing anything. Get your hands, your stuff, coffee cups, etc into your images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I really encourage this type of photography because the photos are incredibly personal<\/a>. The more personal your photos, the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Work the scene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’m still learning how to shoot with a 21mm. It seems the best way to figure out what the best composition is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep working the scene <\/a>(shoot a lot of photos of the same scene), and while you’re shooting, keep shooting, tilt your camera, adjust your framing and compositions.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Then later review your photos, and choose your 1 favorite image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example when sitting outside at a coffee shop, I kept shooting this man next to me, and caught the ‘decisive moment<\/a>‘ of the man putting his hand on his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CONCLUSION: Just keep experimenting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is no right or wrong way to approach photography. I would simply suggest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep experimenting with your photography, compositions, and perspectives. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Keep photography fun and interesting to you, and NEVER STOP!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wide-Angle Lenses<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The best focal lengths\/lenses for street photography:<\/p>\n\n\n\n