This Is How You Stop Missing Street Shots

In this video, I’ll walk you through the camera settings I wish I knew when I started street photography from aperture to Auto ISO and minimum shutter speed. You’ll learn how to balance creative control with real-world shooting so you can capture sharper layers, better light, and fleeting moments without missing a beat. I’ll also break down why these settings matter, how to use them in Aperture Priority mode, and how to sharpen your awareness so you’re ready for anything that happens on the street. Whether you’re new to street photography or just want to simplify your approach, this video will help you shoot faster and more intuitively and there’s a bonus tip at the end too. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:36 - Why These Settings Actually Matter 01:19 - Aperture 03:39 - Auto ISO 05:11 - Minimum Shutter Speed 07:00 - Shooting Mode 07:20 - White Balance 07:32 - Metering Mode 07:44 - Focus Mode 08:37 - Exposure Compensation 09:28 - Bonus Tip 10:15 - Question 📌 Get More from Your Street Photography Patreon Street Photography Tools patreon.com/JoeRedski • Free Street Photography Cheat Sheet https://joeredski.com/newsletter • Street Photography Presets https://joeredski.com/store/presets • Street Photography Guides (Day & Night) https://joeredski.com/street-photography-guides • My Rye, East Sussex Night Zine https://joeredski.com/store/zine-rye-at-night • My Street Photography Blog https://joeredski.com/blog-posts ⸻ 📷 My Street Photography Setup (These are affiliate links. If you use them, thank you—it supports the channel at no extra cost.) Cameras: • Ricoh GRIII → https://amzn.to/45UmszL • Ricoh GRIIIX → https://amzn.to/3N5GnoF • Sony A7RIII → https://amzn.to/3s2uzw7 POV & Accessories: • DJI Osmo Action 4 → https://amzn.to/41apIGk • DJI Battery Case → https://amzn.to/3XYSSIK • Selfie Stick → https://amzn.to/472HigV • Osmo Pocket 3 → https://amzn.to/3wqOlDs • ND Filters (Pocket 3) → https://amzn.to/3wuGsNe Filters & Cleaning: • Urth Black Mist ¼ → https://amzn.to/4a7AW2q • Urth Black Mist ⅛ → https://amzn.to/3CAA9dP • Tiffen Pro Mist → https://tiffen.com/products/black-pro-mist-filter • Zeiss Lens Wipes → https://amzn.to/3xRzxyy • Microfibre Cloths → https://amzn.to/4eWQf0c Storage & Batteries: • SanDisk Extreme PRO 128GB → https://amzn.to/4bAfXER • Samsung EVO Select 256GB → https://amzn.to/4bCWPWE • Ricoh DB-110 Battery → https://amzn.to/4613fhk • SD Card Case (ORICO) → https://amzn.to/3VYHgDd • Remote Shutter Cable (JJC) → https://amzn.to/3zJOu6i Editing & Listening: • MacBook → https://amzn.to/494iU0k • Sony WF-1000XM5 → https://amzn.to/3XZPops ⸻ 🔗 Social Media • Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/joeredski/ • Twitter (X) → https://twitter.com/JoeRedski