Every Street Photographer Needs to Know This

Contrast is one of the most powerful tools in street photography, shaping the way we guide the viewer’s eye, create depth, and tell compelling visual stories. In this video, I explore how light and shadow, color, texture, and juxtaposition contrast can transform your images, using real-world examples from a photowalk in Brighton. From the glow of shopfronts to the unexpected humor of juxtaposed subjects, contrast is everywhere—you just have to train your eye to see it. Along the way, I’ll share practical techniques to help you spot contrast more easily and use it effectively in your own photography. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:50 - Light and Shadow Contrast 04:23 - Colour Contrast 05:56 - Texture Contrast 07:13 - Juxtaposition Contrast 09:13 - Bonus Tip Get your free Cheat Sheet here! https://joeredski.com/newsletter STREET PHOTOGRAPHY PRESETS: https://joeredski.com/store/presets STREET PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDES: https://joeredski.com/street-photography-guides Take a look at my Rye, East Sussex, night photography Zine: https://joeredski.com/store/zine-rye-at-night 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 Black Pro-Mist Filters: • Urth 49mm Ethereal Black Mist ¼ Diffusion Lens Filter (Plus+): https://amzn.to/4a7AW2q • Urth 49mm Ethereal Black Mist ⅛ Diffusion Lens Filter (Plus+): https://amzn.to/3CAA9dP • Tiffen Pro Mist Filter: https://tiffen.com/products/black-pro-mist-filter 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 • 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: https://www.instagram.com/joeredski/ • Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/JoeRedski