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How to Trust Your Creative Instincts on the Streets
Learn to Trust Your Creative Instinct
Tokyo Changes, Shoot It Before You Lose It.
Tokyo Changes
Cities constantly change. Tokyo, one of the largest and most vibrant cities, undergoes rapid and unpredictable transformations. A favourite shooting spot may disappear, then reappear later.
28mm Is The Best Focal Length For Street Photography!
Is 28mm the best focal length for street photography? Many say yes, and I often agree. But sometimes not. It’s tricky—neither wide-angle nor standard like 35mm or 50mm. This balance makes it popular: wide enough to capture scenes without distortion, yet distinct from typical lenses.
What Is the Best Focal Length for Street Photography?
What is the best focal length? 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, wider, or longer? The answer: the one you carry and know well, fitting your vision.
Capturing The Nascent Reflections of Shibuya
It is so simple to shoot a reflection. There is as much glass as there are people in Tokyo. One could make a career of it if they were so inclined. Like any trend, reflection shots are "Romanticized," but as a photographer passionate about it, there is much to explore.