{"id":48661,"date":"2015-12-04T00:30:47","date_gmt":"2015-12-04T08:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/?p=48661"},"modified":"2019-12-12T09:20:30","modified_gmt":"2019-12-12T17:20:30","slug":"harsh-light-street","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/harsh-light-street\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Shoot Amazing Harsh Light Street Photos On iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/street-photography-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Street photography<\/a> is all about storytelling. And a great way to tell interesting stories through your iPhone photos is to <a href=\"\/mystery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">create a sense of mystery<\/a> and <a href=\"\/drama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">drama<\/a>. One of the best\u00a0techniques for\u00a0creating dramatic and intriguing photos is to shoot in\u00a0strong sunlight so that you can capture\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/silhouette-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">silhouettes<\/a>, shadows, reflections and lens\u00a0flare. In this tutorial you&#8217;ll discover how to make the most of harsh sunlight to capture incredible iPhone street photos that will grab and hold your viewer&#8217;s attention.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49156 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14612\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-38.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 38\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>1. Shoot In\u00a0Bright Sunlight<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re often taught not to shoot in bright sunlight because it can cause problems with exposure and unwanted shadows.\u00a0But some of the most dramatic and impressive\u00a0images can be created in these conditions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44353 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/13630\/1120\/Julie-Vinding-iPhone-Photos-7.jpg\" alt=\"Julie Vinding iPhone Photos 7\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dark silhouettes, beautiful\u00a0shadow patterns and interesting reflections can all be easily\u00a0created when you have a strong light source.\u00a0These elements are perfect for creating dramatic and mysterious\u00a0street photos with your iPhone.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/harsh-light\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harsh sunlight in the middle of day<\/a> is great for creating strong shadows. Look all around you to see where these shadows appear &#8211; on the ground, on walls, outdoors and indoors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44369 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/13663\/1120\/Julie-Vinding-iPhone-Photos-23.jpg\" alt=\"Julie Vinding iPhone Photos 23\" width=\"560\" height=\"563\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also make use of the beautiful\u00a0light of <a href=\"\/golden-hour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">golden hour<\/a>\u00a0which\u00a0occurs around sunrise and sunset.<\/p>\n<p>At this time of day you can capture long shadows, beautiful golden light behind your silhouettes, and stunning lens flares that add a magical feel to your photos.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44400 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/13981\/1120\/Julie-Vinding-iPhone-Photos-54.jpg\" alt=\"Julie Vinding iPhone Photos 54\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>2. Find A Location With\u00a0Interesting Light &amp; Shade<\/h2>\n<p>When shooting in harsh light, look out for places that allow you to capture\u00a0the contrast between light and darkness.\u00a0Contrast catches the viewer&#8217;s attention and creates visual interest in your images.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44370 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/13787\/1120\/Julie-Vinding-iPhone-Photos-24.jpg\" alt=\"Julie Vinding iPhone Photos 24\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re shooting out on a bright street, look for interesting shadow patterns on the ground created by nearby buildings or trees.\u00a0Compose your shot so that you capture both the\u00a0dark and bright areas within the scene.<\/p>\n<p>If you can find some kind of cover, such as a tunnel or underpass,\u00a0try standing in the shadows and shooting towards the light. Use the\u00a0shapes and angles of the shadows to help you compose your shot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48724 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14642\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-23.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 23\" width=\"560\" height=\"747\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re shooting indoors, look for windows or other openings\u00a0where the light streams in. Notice where the light falls, and where the\u00a0shadows appear within the scene.<\/p>\n<p>Good indoor\u00a0locations include railways station buildings and stairwells, but anywhere that you have window light will work.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48721 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14670\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-20.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 20\" width=\"560\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;ve found a good location, compose your shot, then wait for a person to walk into the illuminated area\u00a0and take a few shots as they move through the scene.<\/p>\n<h2>3.\u00a0Adjust Exposure<\/h2>\n<p>Harsh light often creates high contrast scenes, where parts of the image are very dark and other parts are very bright.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44367 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/13697\/1120\/Julie-Vinding-iPhone-Photos-21.jpg\" alt=\"Julie Vinding iPhone Photos 21\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While this is great for creating drama and visual interest in your photos, if the majority of the scene is dark it can trick the camera into over-exposing the photo.<\/p>\n<p>This means that\u00a0everything will appear brighter than it should be. The highlights (brighter areas) will appear blown out (completely white) with no color or detail visible, and the shadows won\u2019t appear dark enough.<\/p>\n<p>To prevent your image from being over-exposed, you should always\u00a0adjust the exposure manually before you take the shot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48705 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14688\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-4.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 4\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To adjust exposure, start by <a href=\"\/focus-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tapping to set focus<\/a> on the area that you want to appear sharp, then swipe your finger up or down on the screen to access the exposure slider.<\/p>\n<p>Swipe up to make the image brighter or down to make the image darker. In most cases you\u2019ll need to make the image a bit darker.<\/p>\n<p>The aim is to ensure the highlights (bright areas of the image) are correctly exposed with color and detail visible, while the shadows appear dark or even black.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44377 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/13967\/1120\/Julie-Vinding-iPhone-Photos-31.jpg\" alt=\"Julie Vinding iPhone Photos 31\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In very high contrast situations, some of the brightest areas of your image may end up pure white. In some cases this will look fine, especially if it&#8217;s an area of sky.\u00a0But in general, you should attempt to preserve color and detail in the highlights.<\/p>\n<p>When the exposure is properly adjusted, the dark shadows will create a wonderfully dramatic look.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Create Silhouettes<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/silhouettes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Silhouettes<\/a> are a great way to add a powerful element\u00a0to your street photography. When your subject is backlit by the strong sunlight, it&#8217;s easy to capture them as a dark outline against the bright background.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48725 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14706\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-24.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 24\" width=\"560\" height=\"700\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A silhouette adds a strong focal point to your composition, drawing the viewer&#8217;s eye directly toward the subject. And because you can&#8217;t see any detail in the dark silhouette, it adds a wonderful sense of mystery and intrigue to the image.<\/p>\n<p>To create a silhouette photo with your iPhone, you need to shoot with the sun or bright light behind the your subject. Shooting from a low angle can help you get more bright sky and less dark background behind your subject.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48722 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14716\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-21.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 21\" width=\"560\" height=\"747\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The key\u00a0to capturing a great silhouette is getting the exposure right. So always tap on the screen to set your focus point, then\u00a0swipe down to reduce the exposure.<\/p>\n<p>You need to\u00a0reduce the image brightness until the subject appears as a dark shape against the\u00a0brighter background.<\/p>\n<p>Silhouettes can also be created indoors, as long as you have a strong light source such as a window or other opening.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48715 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14726\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-14.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 14\" width=\"560\" height=\"700\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The underground of this\u00a0railway station was a perfect spot for capturing silhouettes. I simply positioned myself in the shadows so that I was facing toward the light, then waited for this couple to walk into the scene.<\/p>\n<p>Places like this naturally have a lot of people\u00a0passing by, so you&#8217;ll have\u00a0plenty\u00a0of\u00a0opportunities to capture silhouettes walking into\u00a0the illuminated areas of light.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48702 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14734\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-1.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 1\" width=\"560\" height=\"545\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re shooting inside a building with large windows, simply point your iPhone towards the window. This bright background will allow you to easily capture a silhouette of a person walking by.<\/p>\n<p>As well as being excellent light sources, windows can act as a frame around your silhouette. They can also cast wonderful shadow patterns on the surrounding architecture.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes you have to be quick when you see a person standing just right in the sunlight. But you should still try to think about creating a good composition, and of course, you need to set the focus and exposure before you take the shot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48714 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14743\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-13.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 13\" width=\"560\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you spot a good location with bright light and interesting framing objects or leading lines, you might want to compose your shot\u00a0and reduce the exposure first.<\/p>\n<p>Then wait for someone to walk into the scene before pressing the shutter button.\u00a0That way, you&#8217;re ready to take the perfect shot as soon as your subject appears in the frame.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Capture Dramatic Shadows<\/h2>\n<p>Shadows are most noticeable\u00a0in bright sunlight. On an overcast day the clouds act as a giant diffuser, softening the light and also the shadows. So when the sun is shining it&#8217;s the perfect time to practice your <a href=\"\/shadows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shadow photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever\u00a0the sun is shining,\u00a0take a few moments to\u00a0look around and see\u00a0where the shadows appear.\u00a0Notice how the shadows can be cast onto\u00a0the ground and also onto walls.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48706 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14750\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-5.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 5\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The strongest shadows will appear during harsh sunlight in the middle of day. But you can also take great shadow photos when the sun is low in the sky. The lower the angle of the sunlight, the longer the shadows will be.<\/p>\n<p>Shadows will change quite dramatically throughout the day. Their position, shape, pattern, length and intensity will vary depending on the position and strength of the sun.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48711 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14758\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-10.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 10\" width=\"560\" height=\"700\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Look out for\u00a0these\u00a0variations in different places and at different times of the day. That way you can plan to come back at certain hours of day in order to capture a specific type of shadow pattern in your pictures.<\/p>\n<p>There are so many ways to capture shadows in your iPhone photos. <a href=\"\/architecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Architecture<\/a> around your city will often provide\u00a0you with wonderful patterns of shadows that will add an extra touch of drama and mystique to your picture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49158 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14766\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-39.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 39\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Look for buildings with repetitions in construction, such as columns or arches. They can cast the most amazing shadow patterns, and at the same time offer you the opportunity of perspective, <a href=\"\/depth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">depth<\/a> and a vanishing point.<\/p>\n<p>When shooting indoors, you&#8217;ll often find stunning shadow patterns cast by decorative window frames or skylights.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44347 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/13871\/1120\/Julie-Vinding-iPhone-Photos-1.jpg\" alt=\"Julie Vinding iPhone Photos 1\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Remember to reduce the exposure if necessary. You want the shadows to appear dark and the highlights to have some\u00a0detail visible.<\/p>\n<p>Photographing shadows\u00a0gives you the perfect opportunity to experiment with your creativity. You could fill the frame with just the shadow pattern to <a href=\"\/abstract\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">create an abstract image<\/a>, or\u00a0capture just the shadow of a person without the actual subject in the frame.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48704 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14782\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-3.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 3\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When I take a photo like this\u00a0that contains just the shadow of my subject, I often like to flip it upside down in post-processing so that the shadow appears upright.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Look For Reflections<\/h2>\n<p>Another great way to add an extra eye-catching element to your street photos is to\u00a0<a href=\"\/urban-reflections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">capture reflections<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Reflections are usually more visible on a sunny day than a cloudy one. Look for\u00a0water reflections in puddles, as well as reflections on shiny walls, buildings or windows.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48723 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14789\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-22.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 22\" width=\"560\" height=\"746\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to <a href=\"\/puddle-water-reflections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shoot a\u00a0puddle reflection<\/a>, look out for places where buildings, trees or other surrounding objects reflect in the water.\u00a0Alternatively, find an empty\u00a0place, then capture the\u00a0silhouette and reflection of a\u00a0person passing by.<\/p>\n<p>When you shoot puddle reflections it\u2019s important to <a href=\"\/low-angle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shoot from a low angle<\/a>,\u00a0almost placing your phone in the water&#8230; without getting it wet!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48726 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14794\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-25.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 25\" width=\"560\" height=\"747\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shooting from a low vantage point allows you create a symmetrical composition where you capture both the reflection and the background.<\/p>\n<p>After you&#8217;ve taken the shot, experiment with flipping your puddle reflection photos upside using an editing app. This often creates a more interesting final shot.<\/p>\n<p>As well as looking for reflections in water, keep your eyes peeled for other reflective surfaces such as metal or glass.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48703 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14801\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-2.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 2\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here I&#8217;ve captured the silhouette of a runner in\u00a0harsh light outside,\u00a0as well as their\u00a0reflection on the\u00a0shiny wall inside the tunnel.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Capture Lens Flare<\/h2>\n<p>When you take a photo in direct sunlight, you can often capture\u00a0<a href=\"\/lens-flare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lens flare or sun flare<\/a> by pointing your camera at the bright sun.\u00a0When the light enters the lens of your camera at a certain angle, rays of light or colored shapes will appear\u00a0in your picture.<\/p>\n<p>Lens flare can ruin a photo if it gets out of control, creating a distracting element that takes too much of the viewer\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n<p>But if you get it right, lens flare can add something interesting and artistic to your photo. It can actually make a rather boring scene appear\u00a0much more mysterious and eye-catching.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48716 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14807\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-15.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 15\" width=\"560\" height=\"700\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can capture lens flare in very harsh sunlight during\u00a0the middle of day and also during the golden hours. The time of day that you shoot at will change how the lens flare appears.<\/p>\n<p>In the middle of day, the sun is very bright and the lens flare will be quite harsh. When the sun is low in the sky, the lens flare will appear softer and more golden.<\/p>\n<p>When the sun is low, you can position it behind an object in the scene so that it peeps out from around the edges. This prevents the bright sun from dominating the image which still allowing to capture the flare.<\/p>\n<p>If the light\u00a0is very bright, it&#8217;s usually better to have the sun just out of the frame. This allows you to capture\u00a0the\u00a0rays of light beaming in from the top of the image, without the bright sun ruining\u00a0the photo.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48709 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14814\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-8.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 8\" width=\"560\" height=\"746\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to experiment with lens flare in your photos, but haven\u2019t had much success capturing it, you can always add lens flare to your photos in post-processing.<\/p>\n<p>There are a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/best-photoshop-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">good photoshop apps<\/a>\u00a0that have a fantastic range of realistic lens flare effects,\u00a0including <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/lens-distortions\/id938026822?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lens Distortions<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/lenslight-visual-effects\/id419518259?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LensLight<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/picsart-photo-studio\/id587366035?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PicsArt<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48731 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14822\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-30.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 30\" width=\"560\" height=\"700\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>8. Tweak Exposure In Post-Processing<\/h2>\n<p>While you should always try to get the exposure levels correct at the time of shooting, a bit of exposure adjustment in post-processing can make all the difference to the final image.<\/p>\n<p>There are many great <a href=\"http:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/best-photo-editing-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">photo editing apps<\/a> that allow you to adjust exposure. You can simply use the editing tools in your iPhone\u2019s native camera app, or use an\u00a0editing app such as <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/snapseed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Snapseed<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/vsco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VSCO<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For street photos taken in harsh light, I recommend that you concentrate on adjusting the contrast, shadows and highlights. These aspects are so important, especially in the kinds of photos we\u2019re dealing with.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49208 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14828\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-41.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 41\" width=\"560\" height=\"492\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In this picture I\u2019ve used the iPhone\u2019s native camera app to make adjustments to light, contrast, shadow and color. I\u2019ve turned up the level of shadow and contrast, and turned down the light and color levels a bit.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, I actually turned up the amount of exposure a bit which made the street look more dramatic.\u00a0It made the sun&#8217;s reflection on the street\u00a0appear shiny without blowing out the structure and details.<\/p>\n<p>With this edit, my subject became a stronger silhouette and the shadow became\u00a0darker and more prominent.\u00a0It also made the other people and buildings in the background\u00a0much darker, so they no longer distract the viewer&#8217;s eye from the main subject &#8211; the man with the bike.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Convert To Black &amp; White<\/h2>\n<p>A black and white conversion is often a good idea when it comes to harsh light street photos. Black and white images tend to enhance the shadow patterns, as well as the contrast between light and shadow.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49207 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14835\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-40.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 40\" width=\"560\" height=\"492\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many editing apps allow you to convert your photos to black and white, but I usually use the iPhone&#8217;s native camera app. I like to apply the \u201cNoir\u201d filter, and then fine tune the image by making adjustments to the light, shadow, contrast etc.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively I can recommend using the black and white filter called \u201cSilvered\u201d in the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/photoshop-express\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PhotoShop Express app<\/a>. It gives you a slightly\u00a0shiny, silver look to\u00a0your black and white-edits.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48732 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14842\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-31.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 31\" width=\"560\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to add a filter, you can simply adjust the color saturation setting, reducing it all the way to zero to remove all of the color from the image.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>As you&#8217;ve seen from the photos in this article,\u00a0it&#8217;s perfectly possible to capture dramatic and intriguing street photos in harsh light.<\/p>\n<p>Bright sunlight can be challenging to work with at first, but once you get the hang of using your iPhone&#8217;s exposure settings you&#8217;ll be able to capture stunning pictures that make the most of the strong light.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48713 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14852\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-12.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 12\" width=\"560\" height=\"747\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So on the next sunny day, why not venture out into the streets and find a good location where you can capture the contrast between light and shade?<\/p>\n<p>Experiment with creating silhouettes and capturing interesting shadow patterns. Look out for reflections, and have a go at capturing some lens flare in your photos.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44396 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/13762\/1120\/Julie-Vinding-iPhone-Photos-50.jpg\" alt=\"Julie Vinding iPhone Photos 50\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then once you&#8217;ve got some good shots, play around with the exposure settings in your favorite editing app to see if you can enhance the original image.<\/p>\n<p>And don&#8217;t forget to try a black and white conversion.\u00a0It&#8217;s amazing how\u00a0a little bit of editing can turn a great\u00a0iPhone photo into an amazing one.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48720 ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/14868\/1120\/Harsh-Light-iPhone-Street-Photos-19.jpg\" alt=\"Harsh Light iPhone Street Photos 19\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Street photography is all about storytelling. 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