{"id":41472,"date":"2015-09-06T00:30:43","date_gmt":"2015-09-06T07:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/?p=41472"},"modified":"2020-03-14T09:51:34","modified_gmt":"2020-03-14T16:51:34","slug":"busy-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/busy-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Tips For Taking Amazing iPhone Photos In Busy Cities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A typical city is full of traffic, busy backgrounds, and lots of people that all have an interesting story to tell. Cities are a great place for iPhone photography as there&#8217;s a new photo opportunity around every corner. However, the busy nature of these <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/urban-landscape-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">urban scenes<\/a> can make it difficult\u00a0to\u00a0capture interesting moments in a visually pleasing way. In this tutorial, you&#8217;ll discover 9 tips for taking incredible iPhone photos that capture the wonderful atmosphere of streets and cities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41532 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12626\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-29.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 29\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>1.\u00a0Include People in Your Shots<\/h2>\n<p>Street photography is all about telling stories of\u00a0city life &#8211; and including people in your photos is the best way of achieving\u00a0this. Photographing strangers\u00a0might\u00a0seem like a daunting task, but capturing people in their most candid composure can be very rewarding.<\/p>\n<p>Start by photographing people from a distance. This will allow you to remain discreet and it&#8217;ll give you a chance to work on composition and scale. Find a large building to act as the backdrop then wait until someone walks into the scene before\u00a0taking your shot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41527 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12631\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-24.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 24\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Think about where you want the person to appear within the\u00a0frame, e.g.\u00a0on the left, the right, the middle, or when they walk past a certain object such as a pillar or doorway.<\/p>\n<p>To maximize your chances of capturing the person in the perfect position and with the perfect stride, <a href=\"http:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-burst-mode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shoot using burst mode<\/a>\u00a0in the Camera app. As soon as the person walks into the frame, hold the shutter button down to\u00a0fire off a series of photos in quick succession.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41526 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12637\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-23.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 23\" width=\"560\" height=\"747\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As you build more confidence, try to get shots of people from a closer perspective. Capturing facial expressions and body language allows you to <a href=\"\/emotion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">convey more emotion in your photos<\/a>. This\u00a0helps you tell a more powerful story that creates a connection with the viewer.<\/p>\n<p>Be as discreet as possible. Once people realize they&#8217;re being photographed they change their behavior and you don&#8217;t get the natural, candid shots that work so well.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41530 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12644\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-27.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 27\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In order to fully capture the atmosphere of the city, try to capture photos of people from all walks of life.\u00a0Different kinds of people will tell\u00a0different\u00a0kinds of stories. Photograph young and old, rich and poor,\u00a0business people and tourists.<\/p>\n<p>Photograph people having fun, people commuting to work, people selling their wares. Look out for\u00a0different kinds of emotions and capture them in your street photos to tell powerful stories of city life.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41518 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12649\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-15.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 15\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>2. Shoot During Quiet Times<\/h2>\n<p>One of the main challenges of <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/urban-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">urban photography<\/a> is the very busy environments that you have to shoot in. Typically, the simpler the composition the more powerful it will be, but this can be difficult to achieve in crowded locations.<\/p>\n<p>Cities are full of interesting buildings and architecture that makes great backgrounds for <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/street-photography-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">urban street photography<\/a>, but if it&#8217;s too crowded these backdrops become less prominent.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30420 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/10130\/1120\/Kwe-Bentum-iPhone-Photos-19.jpg\" alt=\"Kwe Bentum iPhone Photos 19\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The simple answer is to avoid\u00a0the busiest times of the day.\u00a0A less crowded scene allows you to place more emphasis on your main subject, which in turn creates a more compelling story in your photo.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than shooting during\u00a0the morning and evening rush hours, or when people are out on their lunch breaks, take\u00a0photos early in the morning or later in the evening when the streets are less busy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31629 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/3968\/1120\/iPhone-Street-Photography-Tips-12.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Street Photography Tips 12\" width=\"560\" height=\"746\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also, pay attention to traffic. It&#8217;s easier to capture a subject on a\u00a0one-way street than when vehicles are\u00a0traveling in\u00a0opposite directions.<\/p>\n<p>In some places such as business districts, the weekends are most convenient for finding a quiet street where you can isolate your main\u00a0subject against the background.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41507 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12664\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-4.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 4\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shopping streets and tourist destinations tend to be busier at weekends, so weekdays are usually best for capturing quieter scenes in these locations.<\/p>\n<p>If you spot a good location that\u00a0would make a great background for your photos, revisit it at different times of the day until you find a quiet moment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31823 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/3992\/1120\/iPhone-Street-Photography-Tips-24.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Street Photography Tips 24\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The trick is to work out when the streets will be at their quietest and take your photos during these times. Then all you have to do is wait for someone interesting to walk into the scene!<\/p>\n<h2>3. Capture\u00a0The Hustle &amp; Bustle<\/h2>\n<p>While quiet locations make it easier to <a href=\"\/minimalist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">create a simple composition<\/a>, photographing\u00a0busy street scenes can\u00a0add a\u00a0wonderfully dynamic feel to your images.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41525 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12672\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-22.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 22\" width=\"560\" height=\"743\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Capturing the hustle and bustle of city life can be tricky if you don&#8217;t know what to look out for. You can end up with messy photos that are confusing to look at because they\u00a0have no <a href=\"\/focal-point\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">focal point<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The best photos of busy street scenes are those which have\u00a0one subject that stands out more than the others.\u00a0It could be a woman in a red dress, a man wearing a hat, someone\u00a0carrying an umbrella, a cyclist, or a person waving to someone across the street.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41511 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12677\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-8.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 8\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The trick is to find a good location, then wait for just the right moment to take your shot.\u00a0Crosswalks provide a great\u00a0setting for capturing busy street life.<\/p>\n<p>Position yourself at the edge of the crossing, using the painted road markings as <a href=\"\/leading-lines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">leading lines<\/a> within the composition.\u00a0Ensure your background is fairly simple, such as a tall building or wall. And look out for <a href=\"\/shadows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shadows<\/a> that might add to the energy of the photo.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41508 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12684\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-5.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with g3 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As soon as you spot an interesting subject about to cross the road, start shooting in burst mode so that you capture a sequence of shots in quick succession as they walk\u00a0through the scene.<\/p>\n<p>While the\u00a0focus should be on the subject that caught your eye in the first place, every person or vehicle captured in that setting adds to the story of busy city life.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30438 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/10121\/1120\/Kwe-Bentum-iPhone-Photos-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kwe Bentum iPhone Photos 1\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>4. Photograph Buildings<\/h2>\n<p>Buildings play a big part in a city&#8217;s identity, and <a href=\"\/architecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">architecture makes a great photography subject<\/a>. So when the streets are too busy to take good photos of people, use\u00a0this\u00a0opportunity to look around for interesting buildings to photograph.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41524 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12694\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-21.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 21\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A great way of eliminating the busy street scene from your shots is to create a classic look-up photo\u00a0of a tall building. This technique creates intriguing photos that will really catch the viewer&#8217;s eye.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31743 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/10726\/1120\/iPhone-Street-Photography-Tips-22.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Street Photography Tips 22\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Use leading lines in the building to help <a href=\"\/composition-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">create a strong composition<\/a>. Use the lines and structure of the facade to <a href=\"\/finding-symmetry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">create stunning symmetrical photos<\/a> like the one above.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41536 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12708\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-30.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with se3 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re <a href=\"\/harsh-light\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shooting in strong sunlight<\/a>, look out for interesting shadows being cast onto a building&#8217;s facade. Filling the frame with the patterns created by the\u00a0shadows will <a href=\"\/abstract\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">create a stunning abstract image<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41537 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12718\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-31.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 31\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>5. Find A High Vantage Point<\/h2>\n<p>A great way to photograph\u00a0the city is from a high vantage point.\u00a0Shooting from such high levels allows you to capture a bird&#8217;s eye view of the streets from above.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41504 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12730\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-1.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 1\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shooting from a high perspective creates a whole different sense of scale when you&#8217;re looking down at buildings, streets, traffic, trees and people at ground level. Objects that previously towered above you now look miniature.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41510 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12738\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-7.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with hb1 preset\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are many places where you can take this kind of shot, including tall buildings, balconies, viewing platforms and bridges.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41528 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12747\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-25.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 25\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A really effective\u00a0technique is to stand on a bridge or other high vantage point and look for interesting patterns like shadows on the ground. Then wait for a person to walk into the frame and fire off a few shots.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Capture The City At Night<\/h2>\n<p>The beauty and vibrancy of a city looks completely different at night. The contrast of the darkness combined with street lights and lighting from buildings, signs and billboards\u00a0creates dramatic pictures.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41521 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12755\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-18.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 18\" width=\"560\" height=\"747\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rain tends to really\u00a0enhance <a href=\"\/shoot-at-night\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">night-time photos<\/a> of the city because\u00a0the wet streets reflect the\u00a0lights. This creates extra light in areas of your image where there would normally only be darkness.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41517 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12764\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-14.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 14\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/low-light\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taking photos with the iPhone in low light<\/a>\u00a0can result in grainy images, which will be especially noticeable in the darker areas of the scene.\u00a0Reducing the exposure levels (to make the image darker) will help to reduce grain.<\/p>\n<p>This also ensures that the highlights (bright areas of the image) don&#8217;t appear over-exposed.\u00a0To reduce\u00a0exposure, simply <a href=\"\/focus-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tap to set focus<\/a> then swipe down on the screen until the image becomes dark enough.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38409 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11830\/1120\/Night-iPhone-Photos-18.jpg\" alt=\"Night iPhone Photos 18\" width=\"560\" height=\"559\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You should also check out apps such as <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/cortex-camera\/id517488939?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cortex Cam<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/average-camera-pro\/id415577873?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Average Cam Pro<\/a> which can produce great results at night. These apps take several shots at different exposures and then combine the images into a single well-exposed photo with little or no grain.<\/p>\n<p>When using these apps you need to keep the iPhone perfectly still while the photos are being taken. If there&#8217;s any movement the photo will appear blurred. Cortex Cam can be used hand-held if you have a steady hand. But an <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-tripod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone tripod<\/a> is the best option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41522 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12775\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-19.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 19\" width=\"560\" height=\"421\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, try using the native Camera app\u2019s <a href=\"\/hdr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HDR mode<\/a> which also takes several exposures and then combines them into a single photo. Make sure the HDR mode is turned off when <a href=\"\/moving-subjects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">capturing moving subjects<\/a>, otherwise they&#8217;re likely to appear blurred.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Shoot In Different Kinds Of\u00a0Weather<\/h2>\n<p>We often tend to only take photos in good weather when the sun is shining. But shooting in different kinds of\u00a0weather will create more variety and interest in your city shots.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41509 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12784\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-6.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 6\" width=\"560\" height=\"559\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/sun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sunny weather<\/a> will create different effects depending on the time of day that you shoot. During the <a href=\"\/golden-hour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">golden hours of sunrise and sunset<\/a>, the light will be a beautiful\u00a0warm\u00a0color and your subjects will cast wonderful long shadows in the scene.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41520 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12792\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-17.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 17\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you shoot when the sun is very bright, it will\u00a0create a high contrast image with dark\u00a0shadows and bright highlights. These kinds of photos look great when converted to <a href=\"\/black-and-white-images\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">black and white<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37709 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11658\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-42.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 42\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rain always creates wonderful street scenes with colorful umbrellas, shiny surfaces and plenty of puddles for reflections shots. People tend to behave differently in rainy weather, rushing around and huddling together, so try to capture this in your photos.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37669 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11673\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-2.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 2\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also use raindrops to create wonderful\u00a0abstract photos. Simply shoot through a glass window, making sure you focus on the raindrops so that the scene in the background becomes blurred.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41505 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12816\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-2.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 2\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/mist-and-fog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mist and\u00a0fog<\/a> is great for <a href=\"\/mystery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">adding a sense of mystery<\/a> to your city shots, making the viewer wonder what lies beyond it. These kinds of photos tend to have a surreal and magical feel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31634 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/4022\/1120\/iPhone-Street-Photography-Tips-17.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Street Photography Tips 17\" width=\"560\" height=\"745\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In thick fog, tall buildings will look like they&#8217;re disappearing into the sky, so be sure to create some look-up shots of buildings in this kind of weather.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30435 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/10240\/1120\/Kwe-Bentum-iPhone-Photos-4.jpg\" alt=\"Kwe Bentum iPhone Photos 4\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In winter, snow will completely transform the urban landscape, making it almost unrecognizable. There will be plenty of interesting stories to capture as people try to navigate through the snow, so make sure you\u00a0take\u00a0plenty of shots around the city before it\u00a0melts!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41516 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12837\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-13.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 13\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>8.\u00a0Shoot The Same Location In Different\u00a0Seasons<\/h2>\n<p>Following on from the previous tip, a fun project to try is to photograph the same location in each\u00a0season\u00a0throughout the year &#8211;\u00a0during the fall, <a href=\"\/winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">winter<\/a>, spring and summer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30421 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/10011\/1120\/Kwe-Bentum-iPhone-Photos-18.jpg\" alt=\"Kwe Bentum iPhone Photos 18\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The variations in weather, light and color will create a contrasting mood in each photo. Even the\u00a0surroundings will tell a story about the season you were shooting in.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30434 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/10154\/1120\/Kwe-Bentum-iPhone-Photos-5.jpg\" alt=\"Kwe Bentum iPhone Photos 5\" width=\"560\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/tree-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trees<\/a> and vegetation will look different throughout the year. Even the clothing that people wear will change with each season.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30426 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/10150\/1120\/Kwe-Bentum-iPhone-Photos-13.jpg\" alt=\"Kwe Bentum iPhone Photos 13\" width=\"560\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0above\u00a0examples show how the same location (The Bean in Chicago) looks completely different throughout the changing seasons. The atmosphere and story of each photo is very different.<\/p>\n<h2>9.\u00a0Capture Well-Known Landmarks From A\u00a0Unique Perspective<\/h2>\n<p>Photographing famous city landmarks can be tricky. If you photograph it from the same angle and perspective as everyone else, then your photos won&#8217;t stand out. They&#8217;ll just look like the same cliche shots that you always see.<\/p>\n<p>Your photos will be much more powerful if you <a href=\"\/point-of-view\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">capture your subject from\u00a0a unique perspective<\/a>. There&#8217;s\u00a0always a new angle or weather condition that can make your photos more interesting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41529 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12868\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-26.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 26\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All of the photos in this section are of The Bean in Chicago, but I&#8217;ve managed to capture it in many different ways. The photo above uses a <a href=\"\/puddle-water-reflections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">puddle reflection<\/a> to create symmetry and foreground interest.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41523 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12879\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-20.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 20\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>How about\u00a0photographing it\u00a0at night, using the city lights to illuminate the scene? Taking night photos after the rain will enhance the light reflections in the wet surfaces.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30436 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/10152\/1120\/Kwe-Bentum-iPhone-Photos-3.jpg\" alt=\"Kwe Bentum iPhone Photos 3\" width=\"560\" height=\"448\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shooting in bad weather can\u00a0add more interest to a\u00a0picturesque classic landmark. I love to take photos in snowy weather as it completely changes the look of the location.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31817 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/3923\/1120\/iPhone-Street-Photography-Tips-23.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Street Photography Tips 23\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another technique is to include a\u00a0subject in the foreground,\u00a0making the famous landmark the background of your\u00a0photo. If you tap to set focus on the foreground subject, the background will become wonderfully blurred.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37697 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/11761\/1120\/Urban-Reflection-iPhone-Photos-30.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Reflection iPhone Photos 30\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, try taking close-up shots of interesting features, and shoot from unusual angles such as <a href=\"\/low-angle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">low down<\/a> or high up. Take lots of different shots until you find a perspective that works.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The key to shooting in busy cities is to capture interesting stories. With so many people and plenty of interesting architecture you&#8217;ll have a lot of photo opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in\u00a0mind the time of day and weather you shoot in, and the perspectives you shoot from. Don&#8217;t always go for the obvious shot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41512 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/12910\/1120\/Busy-City-iPhone-Photos-9.jpg\" alt=\"Busy City iPhone Photos 9\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Look for <a href=\"\/light-sources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interesting light<\/a> and shadows, venture out in bad weather, and look for vantage points that will give you a unique perspective.<\/p>\n<p>Take advantage of windows of opportunity at different times of the\u00a0day. This may require a bit of waiting and patience in order to isolate a subject for a few seconds, before another person or traffic obstructs the shot. 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