PROJECT 2 - CITY SCENES
Next time you’re in a big city be sure to try out these fun techniques for creative cityscape shots, as dep editor Dan Mold shows you how
Whether you live in a big city or you’re taking a day trip to see some sights, urban environments are full of photographic potential.
There’s so much to point your Canon EOS mirrorless or DSLR camera at, it can be difficult to know where to even begin! From the hustle and bustle of busy city streets to amazing architecture, a vibrant urban snapshot is never far from reach.
That’s why this month I headed to our capital city of London, and in this project I run through six fun and exciting ways you can get started with street photography.
When it comes to what equipment you need to take a decent street shot, an entry-level Canon EOS DSLR or mirrorless camera will be ideal, with either a kit lens such as an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens for APS-C, or something like a 24-70mm or 24-105mm on a full-frame body. Even premium compacts can work well and help you keep a low profile, this is especially useful when taking reportage style shots of people going about their day.
Personally, I like a 35mm lens with at least an f/2 wide aperture setting for full-frame, though a 24mm on an APS-C body will also get the job done. I find a 35mm focal length offers the perfect balance between being a wide-angle without loads of barrel distortion that you would get with an ultra-wide angle lens and they’re affordable too, such as the
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS Macro STM costing just £479, or the older EF 35mm f/2 IS USM which you can pick up second hand for less than £300. That said you will need a lens with a zoomable focal length to try out this eye catching zoom blur effect on the right!
So, let’s hit the streets and take some top city shots...
STEP BY STEP CITY SLICKER
Follow our expert tips to take better city shots in no time
01 NATURE’S FRAMES
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