Do This for Cinematic Street Photos

In this video, we’re diving into what really makes a street photo feel cinematic. Like a still from a film, full of mood, story, and atmosphere.

You’ll learn how to build cinematic energy into your street photography through framing, light, subject presence, and visual storytelling. We’ll cover tips on capturing atmosphere through light and composition, shooting wider for a filmic feel, and treating your subject more like a character than a focal point.


Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:26 - So What Is a Cinematic Photo
01:48 - Capturing Mood With Intention
03:24 - Setting The Scene
05:02 - Shooting Wide
05:59 - Question
06:10 - Cinematic Subjects
07:14 - Light Builds Cinematic Mood
09:08 - A Few Words on Editing



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