Night (street photography)

[Bazza]

During the recent Tuesday session, we were putting forward more focused genres of photography which could be included within a group outing.

An extract from the article I read within a magazine highlighting this subject has been copied below

Make it interesting
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More importantly, how the photographer has cleverly woven these elements together to make an interesting image.

It might be the colour or style of clothes that a person is wearing that matches the background or setting. Or maybe the way the light leads the eye to a particular element within the image. It might simply be a subtle gesture or look. The best images are always the ones where you can see exactly why the photographer pressed the shutter release when he/she did.

Follow the light
Illuminated advertising boards, neon lights above brightly lit bars or simply the good, old-fashioned streetlamp can all be used to create atmosphere and mood. But more importantly highlights and shadows, without which our images would lack contrast resulting in flat pictures. It’s also worth noting that it is far safer to stay in well-lit areas. Skulking in a shadowy alleyway not only looks like you are up to no good, but it also significantly increases your risks when shooting in an urban setting.
Create a little mystery

There is no need to reveal everything. Anonymity can be used to tremendous effect, one of the rare times when leaving something out of an image can add to the finished look. This is particularly effective at night where you can use the shadows to hide the features on a face, drawing your attention elsewhere in the image

[Chris Sawyer]

Barrie,

Good article...but, why walk past the pub in the rain when you can just pop in and get dry/drunk?

[Bazza]

I think the idea (for us) maybe to take photographs and then go into a Pub for in depth review(s)

[Ian Stedman]

Bazza,

You mean photos like this?


It sounds like you want to do a pub crawl and call it art?

[Bazza]

almost there but perhaps need more architectural input - then inside for a drink on a cold night