When you’re on the streets, don’t forget to look up! What this means is, everything above you is photographable. Sometimes we get caught up in making pictures from eye-level, or only looking at the streets in one particular way. By being open to what’s above you, you will unlock new perspectives and opportunities to make photographs.
The look up shot
I find that walking through an urban city like Philadelphia provides the perfect place for me to look up and gaze at architecture. I like to make these “look up shots” where I simply snapshot whatever is above me at any particular point in the walk. I don’t put too much thought into it, but I am simply curious about what’s up there. Usually at a corner where I see different buildings converge, interesting compositions can emerge. By remaining open to the things that are above us on the street, it should fuel you with more curiosity. The goal is to continue making more pictures. Become intrigued and inspired by the architecture above you, wherever you may be.