5-Minute Street Photography Routine

  

Bill Crow. New York City, USA. 1958. © Dennis Stock | Magnum Photos

A 5-minute photography routine can help you stay sharp, creative, and consistent even on busy days. Here's a quick routine for you to try out.

1. Choose Your Subject (1 minute)

• Step outside or look around your space. Find something or someone that catches your eye—whether it’s a person’s outfit, a street scene, or a natural element like light or shadow.

2. Frame and Compose (1 minute)

• Quickly frame your shot. Think about composition rules like the rule of thirds, leading lines, or symmetry. Be intuitive, and don't overthink it—let your instincts guide the shot.

3. Focus on Light (1 minute)

• In South Florida, natural light changes rapidly. Focus on how light interacts with your subject, whether it’s soft, harsh, or filtered. Use this to enhance the mood and feel of the shot.

4. Shoot Multiple Angles (2 minutes)

• Take a few shots from different angles or perspectives (low, high, close-up, or wide). Experiment with distance or focus. These variations give you more options to choose from later.

Optional: Review Your Shots

• If you have a few extra seconds, quickly review the shots to ensure you captured something interesting or unique. If you didn’t, adjust and retake!

  With these 4 main steps you will be on your way to taking better photos in no time. Keep this as background knowledge, the more you put in the practice the easier it will become to pick up that camera and capture stunning images.