{"id":83904,"date":"2019-07-18T00:30:42","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T07:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/?p=83904"},"modified":"2020-03-12T07:20:43","modified_gmt":"2020-03-12T14:20:43","slug":"mysterious-street-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/mysterious-street-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips For Moody &#038; Mysterious Street Photography On iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to shoot moody, mysterious <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/street-photography-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">street photography<\/a> with your iPhone? Creating <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/mood-and-atmosphere\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mood<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/mystery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mystery<\/a> in your street photos might sound tough. But with a few tricks, you can take wonderfully compelling pictures that captivate the viewer. Read on to discover 8 tips for shooting moody and mysterious street photography with your iPhone.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25726\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>1. Obscure The Subject&#8217;s Face To Create Mysterious Characters<\/h2>\n<p>Street photography is all about <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">photographing people<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But that doesn&#8217;t mean you have to show their faces in your photos.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25604\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>In fact, obscuring a person&#8217;s face is one of the easiest ways to create mystery in your street photos.<\/p>\n<p>And it&#8217;s what I do in most of my pictures.<\/p>\n<p>When you hide the subject&#8217;s face, they become a mysterious character.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25567\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And this is perfect for <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/street-photography-storytelling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">creating intriguing stories in your iPhone street photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Mystery creates the strongest sense of story.<\/p>\n<p>So it&#8217;s always a good idea to leave something to the viewer&#8217;s imagination.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25601\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you exclude the person&#8217;s face, the viewer will create their own story about the photo.<\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;ll start to ask questions&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Who is that person? What do they look like? What are they feeling?<\/p>\n<p>The viewer might even imagine that it&#8217;s them or someone they know in the photo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25572\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So how do you obscure a person&#8217;s face when you&#8217;re taking photos on the street?<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a really simple trick:<\/p>\n<p>Shoot from behind your subject.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25624\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Or find a high perspective and shoot down from above.<\/p>\n<p>You could also look for a person whose face is obscured by another object.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps they&#8217;re wearing a hat or holding an umbrella that hides their face.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25623\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Maybe they&#8217;re holding up a newspaper or standing behind a street sign.<\/p>\n<p>Or perhaps their face is obscured by another person in the scene.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25724\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>One of my favorite techniques is to capture the subject&#8217;s face in shadow or as a dark silhouette.<\/p>\n<p>(You&#8217;ll learn more about shadows and silhouettes shortly!)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25608\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Obscuring the subject&#8217;s face encourages the viewer to engage with the photo on a deeper level.<\/p>\n<p>So go ahead and try it out for yourself.<\/p>\n<p>If you hide the subject&#8217;s face, your iPhone street photography will become more moody and mysterious.<\/p>\n<p>And that&#8217;s exactly what you want!<\/p>\n<h2>2. Capture Dark Shadows For Moody &amp; Mysterious Street Photography<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to capture moody and mysterious street photography with your iPhone&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25577\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/shadows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">include shadows in your composition<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dark shadows create wonderfully moody images.<\/p>\n<p>And they&#8217;re fantastic for <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/drama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">adding a sense of drama<\/a> and mystery to your street photography.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25611\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>So how do you find great shadows in the city?<\/p>\n<p>First, you have to find the right <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/light-sources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kind of light<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>An overcast day is no good because the light is soft and even. You need direct sunlight for dramatic shadows.<\/p>\n<p>Early morning and late afternoon are the perfect times for capturing <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/street-photography-shadows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">street photography shadows<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When the sun is low in the sky, it casts amazing long shadows. And you can use these long shadows to create intriguing images.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25635\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Look for areas in the city where you have bright shafts of light and dark shadows.<\/p>\n<p>Then compose your shot to include both light and shade in the frame.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25631\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>You can use shadows to obscure your subject&#8217;s face.<\/p>\n<p>Or capture just the shadow of a person for a fascinating composition.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25593\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Now, here&#8217;s an important tip for shadow photography:<\/p>\n<p>Before you take the shot, adjust the camera&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/exposure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">exposure<\/a> to ensure the shadows appear dark and dramatic.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, this is easy to do in the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone Camera app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>First, tap on a bright part of the scene to expose for the highlights. This ensures the bright areas retain color and detail &#8211; rather than being over-exposed.<\/p>\n<p>You can now darken the image further by swiping down on the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25592\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t get the shadows dark enough while shooting, don&#8217;t worry. You can always darken them further in post-processing.<\/p>\n<p>But your aim should always be to capture dark and mysterious shadows.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s the key to shooting moody photography with an amazing sense of mystery!<\/p>\n<h2>3. Create Dark Silhouettes For A Dramatic Sense Of Mystery<\/h2>\n<p>For the most dramatic sense of mystery, you should capture <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/silhouette-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">silhouettes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Silhouette photos are incredibly powerful.<\/p>\n<p>The black outline of the subject creates a <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/focal-point\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">strong focal point<\/a> in your image.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25598\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But more importantly, the lack of detail creates amazing mystery.<\/p>\n<p>So how do you capture jaw-dropping silhouette photos in your street photography?<\/p>\n<p>It all starts with breaking the first rule of photography &#8211; which is to never shoot into the light.<\/p>\n<p>To create a silhouette, you have to shoot towards the light!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25590\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/golden-hour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">golden hours<\/a> around sunrise and sunset are perfect for silhouette photography.<\/p>\n<p>When the sun is low in the sky, it&#8217;s easy to get the light behind your subject.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25732\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;ve framed your shot, <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/focus-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tap to set focus<\/a>, then swipe down to darken the exposure.<\/p>\n<p>You want your subject to appear very dark or completely black against the brighter background.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25728\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When shooting silhouettes, you only see the outline of your subject. So the position of the subject is very important.<\/p>\n<p>A side profile of a person makes an amazing silhouette because it reveals the shape of their face.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25605\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your subject is wearing a hat, you can also capture interesting silhouettes by shooting from in front or behind.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25597\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If the subject is walking, try to capture them in full stride so that their limbs are clearly defined.<\/p>\n<p>If you follow these tips, you&#8217;ll be able to capture stunning silhouettes with your iPhone!<\/p>\n\n<h2>4. Use Creative Blur To Distort The Detail In Your Photos<\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s another tip for creating mysterious street photography on iPhone:<\/p>\n<p>Use blur in your photos.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25727\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Normally, we strive for <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/sharp-iphone-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">clear and sharp, blur-free shots<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So why would you want to create blurry pictures?<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the reason:<\/p>\n<p>Blur distorts the detail in your photos. And this is perfect for creating a sense of mystery and intrigue.<\/p>\n<p>If the blur is caused by <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/moving-subjects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">movement<\/a>, it also adds a wonderful sense of motion to your images.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25586\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So how do you create blur in your photos?<\/p>\n<p>One technique is to <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/blur-background-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">use an editing app to add blur in post-processing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But for the most natural blur, I recommend capturing blur at the time of shooting.<\/p>\n<p>You can capture motion blur by using a slow shutter speed when taking the photo.<\/p>\n<p>Slow shutter speeds enable the camera to capture movement as motion blur.<\/p>\n<p>Anything that&#8217;s moving will appear blurred, while stationary objects remain sharp.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25589\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can use a dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/long-exposure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">long exposure app<\/a>, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/slow-shutter-cam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Slow Shutter Cam<\/a>. Or you can use an <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/best-camera-app-for-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone camera app<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/procamera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ProCamera<\/a> which lets you change the shutter speed.<\/p>\n<p>Whichever app you use, select a slow shutter speed. Then simply press the shutter when a person walks past.<\/p>\n<p>You won&#8217;t always get good results on the first shot. You might need to experiment with different shutter speeds until you find one that works.<\/p>\n<p>The trick is to take lots of photos until you capture something interesting.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25585\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also create blur using intentional camera movement.<\/p>\n<p>So rather than capturing blur from the movement of your subject, you create blur by moving the camera.<\/p>\n<p>When you use blur intentionally, you open up a whole new world of creativity.<\/p>\n<p>So for more unique street photography with magnificent mystery, try creating blur in your images!<\/p>\n<h2>5. Capture Reflections For Mesmerizing iPhone Street Photography<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/urban-reflections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reflections<\/a> offer another great way to create unique iPhone street photography.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25729\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Reflections create mirroring and distortion that can confuse the viewer.<\/p>\n<p>Confusion can be a good thing in photography. It makes you stop and look at the image while you try to work out what&#8217;s going on.<\/p>\n<p>So where can you find reflections in the city?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25629\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;re actually all around you&#8230; in glass, in mirrors, in metallic objects, and in water. Even a small <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/puddle-water-reflections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">puddle<\/a> offers the potential for an incredible reflection photo.<\/p>\n<p>Reflective materials do interesting things with the light. So this kind of photography is great for when the light isn&#8217;t perfect.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you&#8217;re shooting at noon when the light is too bright to capture good pictures, try taking reflection photos instead.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25583\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a fun technique for capturing interesting reflections in your street photography:<\/p>\n<p>Find a store or cafe window. But don&#8217;t just look through the window at what&#8217;s behind it.<\/p>\n<p>Take a second to look at the reflection in the glass. The street behind you will appear in the reflection.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25612\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, try to capture an interesting composition. Include a subject behind the window as well as the reflection in the glass.<\/p>\n<p>The resulting image will have multiple layers. And it&#8217;s these layers that create the mystery and intrigue needed for amazing photos.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25579\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So don&#8217;t forget to look out for reflections as you&#8217;re walking the streets.<\/p>\n<p>Once you start looking, you&#8217;ll see them everywhere. Then all you have to do is capture an interesting composition!<\/p>\n<h2>6. Experiment With Different Shooting Angles &amp; Perspectives<\/h2>\n<p>Most people shoot straight ahead from the height of a standing adult.<\/p>\n<p>But for more unique photos, try to show the world from a perspective that we don&#8217;t normally see.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25621\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is a great way to shoot more mysterious street photography. It creates something a little bit different. And that&#8217;s what grabs the viewer&#8217;s attention.<\/p>\n<p>The easiest way to <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/perspective-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">experiment with perspective<\/a> is to <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/low-angle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shoot from a low angle<\/a>. Get down low and point your camera up.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25568\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The scene above you will appear imposing as it looms over you.<\/p>\n<p>Next, try to find a high vantage point and shoot down onto your subjects.<\/p>\n<p>Shooting from high up can help to obscure the faces of your subjects.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25610\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Try shooting down onto the street from a bridge or a tall building.<\/p>\n<p>Or pay to go on one of those double-decker sight-seeing buses. I do this whenever I go to a new city. You can&#8217;t get that high perspective right on the street from anywhere else!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s another way to use perspective to create mystery:<\/p>\n<p>Shoot through a window with raindrops.<\/p>\n<p>The water droplets distort the scene behind the glass. They also add an extra layer of visual interest in the foreground.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25609\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Try sitting in a cafe on a rainy day. Get a seat by a window and capture photos as people walk past.<\/p>\n<p>You could also shoot through the glass at a bus stop when it&#8217;s raining.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25725\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, look for interesting elements in the foreground to <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/framing-composition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">frame your subject<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The more unusual the object, the more intriguing your photo will be.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25617\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Switching up your shooting angle allows you to create more unique street photography.<\/p>\n<p>And the fun part is that you&#8217;ll never quite know what you&#8217;ll get until you try it!<\/p>\n<h2>7. Compose Your Shots To Leave Out Certain Elements<\/h2>\n<p>Choosing what to include and what to leave out of your compositions is the key to great street photography.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to create a sense of mystery, you have to <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-photo-composition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">compose your photos carefully<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You have to include enough information to create a story.<\/p>\n<p>But you also have to choose what to leave out.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25596\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Excluding certain elements from your photo adds to the sense of mystery.<\/p>\n<p>It allows the viewer to fill in the missing elements using their imagination.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25599\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Imagine you&#8217;re photographing a person looking at something across the street. If you compose your photo to include what they&#8217;re looking at, you&#8217;ve revealed the whole story.<\/p>\n<p>But if you compose your shot to\u00a0leave out what they&#8217;re looking at, the photo will be more mysterious. And this allows the viewer to create their own story about what caught the subject&#8217;s eye.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25696\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When composing your street photos, try to be more deliberate. Don&#8217;t just point and shoot. Take a few moments to look at the scene.<\/p>\n<p>Start by deciding which elements you want to include.<\/p>\n<p>As well as having a person in your shot, you want the viewer to see the context in which the subject appears.<\/p>\n<p>You might need to step back a bit to include some more of the surroundings.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25614\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, it&#8217;s time to take your composition skills a bit further.<\/p>\n<p>Could your image be more interesting if you exclude certain elements from the frame?<\/p>\n<p>How could you create a sense of mystery? How could you create a more intriguing story?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25602\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You might need to get closer to remove certain elements from your photo. Or perhaps you need to change your shooting angle.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you could capture just the shadow or reflection of a person, rather than the actual person.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25571\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Leaving out certain elements from your photo might not come naturally at first. But try to resist the temptation to include everything in your shot.<\/p>\n<p>Practice choosing what to include and then what to exclude from your composition.<\/p>\n<p>Once you master it, your iPhone street photography will dramatically improve!<\/p>\n<h2>8. Edit In Black &amp; White To Create Beautifully Moody Photos<\/h2>\n<p>Knowing how to take mysterious photos is just the first step to <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/creative-street-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">creative street photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you have to follow the above street photography tips to capture mystery in your pictures.<\/p>\n<p>But for me, creating mood is usually done in post-processing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25634\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When I&#8217;m shooting, I&#8217;m concentrating on the light and the interesting moments I see. I&#8217;m not thinking too much about whether the photo looks &#8220;moody.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s only afterwards, using <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/best-photo-editing-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">photo editing apps<\/a>, that I create the final dark and moody image.<\/p>\n<p>So how do you <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/how-to-edit-photos-on-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">edit your photos<\/a> to make them moodier?<\/p>\n<p>You convert them to black and white!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25616\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s true that some of my photos are edited in color.<\/p>\n<p>But I only do this if there&#8217;s a strong sense of color in the original shot &#8211; such as the red hat in the photo below.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25587\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In most cases, I prefer <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/black-and-white-street-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">black and white street photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As well as creating wonderful mood, black and white cuts out &#8220;visual noise.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>When you remove the color from a photo, it takes away the distractions. It allows the viewer to focus more on the subject matter and story.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25697\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are many <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/black-and-white-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">apps for converting photos to black and white<\/a>. But I usually use <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/snapseed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Snapseed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are a couple of ways to remove color in Snapseed. You can\u00a0go to\u00a0<strong>Tools<\/strong> <strong>&gt;\u00a0Tune Image<\/strong>. Swipe up or down and select <strong>Saturation<\/strong>, then swipe left until the color is completely removed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25584\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another option is to use the black and white filters in Snapseed. Go to <strong>Tools &gt; Black &amp; White<\/strong>, then choose a filter style from the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<p>You can tweak the filter settings by swiping up or down. Fine-tune the <strong>Brightness<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Contrast<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Grain<\/strong> to achieve your desired result.<\/p>\n<p>I love to add grain to my black and white photos. It&#8217;s great for creating moody images that look like they were shot on film. For me, the perfect level of grain in Snapseed is 68!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25603\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve converted to black and white, you can make further edits to enhance the mood of your photo.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you could bring down the brightness to create a dark and moody image. Or darken the shadows and brighten the highlights to add more contrast.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25607\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I sometimes use the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/vignette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vignette tool<\/a> to darken the edges.<\/p>\n<p>This is great for creating dark and moody photos. And it helps to draw attention to the brighter part of the scene.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/25626\/1120\/moody-street-photography.jpg\" alt=\"moody street photography\" width=\"560\" height=\"auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Of course, everyone has their own unique editing style. 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