Stairwells can be brilliant environments to find texture, leading lines, curves and other shapes that help guide the eye. Taken on a Canon EOS R with a Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens and a Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R at 16mm, 1/50 sec, f/6.3 and ISO320. © Paula Stopka
From modern urban architecture glittering across skylines to historic brick structures that date back centuries, cities offer a world of perspectives worth capturing, each one unique to every photographer.
London-based self-taught graphic designer and photographer Paula Stopka hails from Kraków in Poland, and can often be found exploring cities around the world with a camera in hand, more recently the Canon EOS R, searching for new perspectives and innovative angles.
Here, we share her inspiring work alongside our best tips for composing creative shots of cityscapes and urban scenes.