TECHNIQUE ASSESSMENT

MANUAL MODE

Colin says… I shoot in Manual mode unless I’m using a point-and-shoot camera as I need to be able to rely on my settings. Street photographers have to act quickly and although automatic functions work well most of the time, you need to ensure the camera doesn’t deliver any surprises.

CAMERA SETTINGS

Colin says… We started at ISO200, which was ideal as we were outside with plenty of light. I often use lower f-stops to create a shallower depth of field and pull the subject from the background. I’ll shoot above 1/125 sec to avoid lots of motion blur, or below 1/100 sec if I want to make it a feature.

STAY SINGLE

Colin says… I use the Single Shot drive mode unless I have to capture something particular while on assignment. Long sequences take ages to filter through in post, making it more likely you’ll miss that winning shot. Single shots force you to be more deliberate and disciplined.