As with any photography genre, using the right focal length is crucial to realizing your creative vision in street photography. However, it’s understandable that you won’t get it right the first time. If you find yourself unsure about or struggling with choosing between several focal lengths, today’s featured video should give you some ideas.

In the video above, Sean Tucker shares his thoughts on choosing the best focal length for street photography. His own practice has taken him from 85mm, 50mm, 35mm, to 28mm. Each, he said, had something to teach him as he worked to take better photos on the streets. Do remember that each focal length has its own use, and the best one often depends on the kind of street photos you want to do. By choosing one that helps you see the world and tell a story in your photos, he notes that you also provide some consistency to your creative voice.

So, have you found the best focal length for your street photography? Tell us about it in the comments!