Do This for Cinematic Street Photos
Joe Redski Photography
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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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What focus settings do you usually use for making these photos?
Do This for Cinematic Street Photos
Joe Redski Photography
21,710 views
✨ Get my free photography settings cheat sheet and join the Light, Mood & Story newsletter:
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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
📌 Get More from Your Street Photography
Grab my newsletter
• Free Street Photography Cheat Sheet
https://joeredski.com/newsletter
• Street Photography Presets
https://joeredski.com/store/presets
• Street Photography Guides (Day & Night)
https://joeredski.com/street-photogra...
• My Rye, East Sussex Night Zine
https://joeredski.com/store/zine-rye-...
• My Street Photography Blog
https://joeredski.com/blog-posts
⸻
📷 My Street Photography Setup
(These are affiliate links. If you use them, thank you—it supports the channel at no extra cost.)
Cameras:
• Ricoh GRIII → https://amzn.to/45UmszL
• Ricoh GRIIIX → https://amzn.to/3N5GnoF
• Sony A7RIII → https://amzn.to/3s2uzw7
POV & Accessories:
• DJI Osmo Action 4 → https://amzn.to/41apIGk
• DJI Battery Case → https://amzn.to/3XYSSIK
• Selfie Stick → https://amzn.to/472HigV
• Osmo Pocket 3 → https://amzn.to/3wqOlDs
• ND Filters (Pocket 3) → https://amzn.to/3wuGsNe
Filters & Cleaning:
• Urth Black Mist ¼ → https://amzn.to/4a7AW2q
• Urth Black Mist ⅛ → https://amzn.to/3CAA9dP
• Tiffen Pro Mist → https://tiffen.com/products/black-pro...
• Zeiss Lens Wipes → https://amzn.to/3xRzxyy
• Microfibre Cloths → https://amzn.to/4eWQf0c
Storage & Batteries:
• SanDisk Extreme PRO 128GB → https://amzn.to/4bAfXER
• Samsung EVO Select 256GB → https://amzn.to/4bCWPWE
• Ricoh DB-110 Battery → https://amzn.to/4613fhk
• SD Card Case (ORICO) → https://amzn.to/3VYHgDd
• Remote Shutter Cable (JJC) → https://amzn.to/3zJOu6i
Editing & Listening:
• MacBook → https://amzn.to/494iU0k
• Sony WF-1000XM5 → https://amzn.to/3XZPops
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🔗 Social Media
• Instagram → Instagram: joeredski
• Twitter (X) → Twitter: JoeRedski
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