S1.E8 – Kris Kuganathan on Golden Hour & Night Photography in the City

In this episode of f/22, host Zach Hodges follows along cityscape, landscape, portrait, and concert photographer Kris Kuganathan (vsco.co/kriskuganathan/gallery) for a golden hour and night photoshoot through the urban scenes of Downtown Los Angeles. From capturing striking portraits to timing light trails, Kris shares his tips on lighting, composition, and storytelling to inspire your own creativity.

0:28 — Intro
0:51 — About Kris Kuganathan
1:34 — Kris’s Photography Style
2:10 — Shooting Golden Hour Portraits in the Street
2:31 — Using Composition for Storytelling With a Set of Photos
5:09 — Kris’s Approach to Exposure, Shadows, & Highlights
7:14 — Importance of Knowing a Camera’s Dual Native ISO
8:26 — Golden Hour Tip
8:47 — Reflecting on Kris’s Favorite Photo Captured With a Telephoto Lens
11:14 — Using Urban Elements as Natural Frames
13:10 — Waiting for the Perfect Shot to Capture Long Exposure
14:17 — Shooting Reflections & Starbursts
15:40 — Outro

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