#1 Go When it’s Quiet
It’s much easier to capture street-level architectural beauty when there’s less activity.
#2 Use the Burst Feature When it’s Busy
When shooting a busy part of a city, such as a major crosswalk to a waterfront, focus on one person or object moving from one point to another, and use the smartphone burst feature to capture the scene.
#3 Shoot Cities at Night When it’s Raining
The wet pavement will reflect light, which helps reduce the graininess of smartphone photos taken in low light.
#4 Use a Map to Plan Lighting
To capture the sunset behind a particular building or section of a skyline, a map can help determine a vantage point at the right time of day. You also don’t want to shoot an object in front of the sun, so it’s helpful to understand your vantage point at most points during the day.
#5 Beware Harsh Afternoon Light
It heightens unattractive details, like litter.
Sources:
The first three tips come from the IPhone Photography School.
The latter were published by The Guardian with permission from Lonely Planet.
