Melbourne / Melbourne street photography
Work with reflected light
A focused guide from Laneway Exposure on Melbourne street photography.
Guide 01 / Melbourne
Put the idea to work.
Look for light bouncing from pale walls into darker passages. Expose for the brightest useful detail, then decide whether shadows can carry the mood. Avoid blocking narrow pedestrian routes while composing.
A short practice plan
- Look for light bouncing from pale walls into darker passages.
- Expose for the brightest useful detail, then decide whether shadows can carry the mood.
- Avoid blocking narrow pedestrian routes while composing.
Continue exploring.
The other Melbourne street photography guides look at different parts of the practice. Take one useful idea into your next session.