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Is The 1:1 Aspect Ratio Best For Street Photography?
I frequently use the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Nikon Z9 cameras. They have a common aspect ratio of 24 x 36 mm (3:2), ideal for landscape and portrait photography, appealing to the human eye. This ratio resembles televisions, theatres, computer screens, and most printed materials. Since many designs favour this ratio, why opt for a 1:1 aspect ratio?
Rediscover Street Photography in Shibuya
Twenty years and three kids later, losing the confident innocence I once shot in the streets of Shibuya with became too easy. So much that I didn’t even realize it was gone. I love to shoot in all genres, but I am especially fond of street photography. I practice it daily, even when I don’t have a camera. Complacency can creep into any man’s life if you let it. This idea is the concept behind my namesake, Tokyo Forgeries—a daily reminder to strive for originality.
Tokyo Changes, Shoot It Before You Lose It.
Tokyo Changes
Cities are living things in a constant state of change. Tokyo is one of the biggest and most vibrant cities in the world. Its changes come fast and without warning. That new favourite shooting spot you found can vanish into thin air before returning for a second shoot.
28mm Is The Best Focal Length For Street Photography!
Is 28mm the best street photography focal length? Many say it is. I one hundred percent agree! Except when I don’t. This exception is not a complicated one. I will explain further along. However, 28 mm is a complicated. It is not a wide angle nor a standard focal length such as 35 and 50mm. This one reason is precisely why I think street photographers love it. Wide angle enough to be wide but not so wide to distort reality. Also, it is not standard, unlike the historically favoured 35 mm and 50 mm focal lengths.
