This Aperture Makes Night Street Photography Easy

In this video, we’re exploring why f/2.8 is the ideal aperture for night street photography. I’ll break down how f/2.8 allows enough light into the lens to capture well-exposed shots, even with the minimal lighting of street scenes at night. We’ll also cover how to pair f/2.8 with Auto ISO and minimum shutter speed settings to achieve a balanced exposure without pushing ISO too high. From practical tips on focusing in low light to making the most of available street lighting, this video will help you confidently capture the subject and background details that tell the full story of the scene. Whether you’re new to night street photography or looking to refine your technique, this video will show you how to get the best results after dark. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - Why Aperture Matters 02:35 - Why Not Wider or Narrower? 04:23 - How f/2.8 Works with Auto ISO and Shutter Speed 07:15 - Some Other Tips 08:47 - Sum Up STREET PHOTOGRAPHY PRESETS: https://joeredski.com/store/presets STREET PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDES: https://joeredski.com/street-photogra... Take a look at my Rye, East Sussex, night photography Zine: https://joeredski.com/store/zine-rye-... Get 10% off Dehancer using the code: JOEREDSKI https://www.dehancer.com/ Check out my street photography blog here: https://joeredski.com/blog-posts Current cameras: • Ricoh GRIII: https://amzn.to/45UmszL • Ricoh GRIIIX: https://amzn.to/3N5GnoF • Sony A7RIII: https://amzn.to/3s2uzw7 Accessories: • JJC Lens Adapter GA-1 for RICOH GW-4 Wide Conversion Lens on RICOH GR III : https://amzn.to/4bFlFoS • Ricoh Lens Adapter GA-2: https://amzn.to/3RXwnAj • DJI Osmo Action 4 Standard Combo: https://amzn.to/41apIGk • DJI Osmo Action Multifunctional Battery Case: https://amzn.to/3XYSSIK • Urth 49mm Ethereal Black Mist ¼ Diffusion Lens Filter (Plus+): https://amzn.to/4a7AW2q • Tiffen Pro Mist Filter: https://tiffen.com/products/black-pro... • Selfie Stick: https://amzn.to/472HigV • Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/3wqOlDs • ND Filters for Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/3wuGsNe • WANDRD Rogue Sling 6L Bag: https://amzn.to/4cV1fJD • MR.SIGA Premium Microfibre Cleaning Cloths: https://amzn.to/4eWQf0c • Zeiss Lens Wipes: https://amzn.to/3xRzxyy • Hensych POV Smartphone Selfie Neck Holder Mount: https://amzn.to/3zybWU9 • Ricoh DB-110 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery For Ricoh GR III: https://amzn.to/4613fhk • Jupio 1270mAh Battery for Olympus Li-90B/Li-92B: https://amzn.to/4eVI4Bm • ATUMTEK 49” Selfie Stick Tripod: https://amzn.to/3S3LOXz • JJC Camera Shutter Release Cable Remote Control for Ricoh GR IIIx GR3x GR III: https://amzn.to/3zJOu6i • Duracell Plus AAA Batteries (12 Pack): https://amzn.to/45VRmct • SanDisk Extreme PRO 128GB: https://amzn.to/4bAfXER • Samsung EVO Select 256GB microSDXC UHS-I U3 130MB/s Full HD and 4K UHD Memory Card: https://amzn.to/4bCWPWE • Samsung Evo plus 128GB microSD SDXC U3 class: https://amzn.to/461jhHR • ORICO 24 Slots SD Card Case Holder: https://amzn.to/3VYHgDd• JJC Memory Card Case Water-Resistant Carrying Slim • JJC Memory Card Case for 4 SD SDHC SDXC + 4 Micro SD TF Cards: https://amzn.to/3VQo1vq Essential Gear: • MacBook: https://amzn.to/494iU0k • Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3XZPops Social Media: • Instagram:   / joeredski   • Twitter (X):   / joeredski