Testimonials: what you think!

  • This street photography workshop was destined to sit head and shoulders above would-be competitors in the genre in the UK, and was full of promise. For a start, the “Streetsnappers” website is dedicated to this genre alone. In addition, it did not go unnoticed that Brian, the workshop leader, showed a keen interest in gaining an understanding of his students’ individual skill levels in the days leading up to the Workshop. It seems to me that this is of paramount importance to effective teaching, yet is is so often missing from the offer of some other companies in this field. The day started with a comprehensive briefing over coffee where Brian’s interest in his students and where his enthusiasm and expertise in street photography shone through. Technical information was shared in an easy-going, interactive style and it was quickly apparent that part of Brian’s working life involves academic teaching.

    Richard B, Herts

  • Brian knows the best places to go to find interest on the streets and indicated many potential locations for capturing unusual and often humorous shots .He also gave us plenty of advice about the techniques of street photography such as ideal camera settings,how to take photos without being noticed, lighting conditions etc.etc. He is very generous with his comprehensive follow-up support,suggesting a variety of sources to enable further improvement and his idea of identifying small personal photography projects before setting out is something I found very useful.

    Jean M, Spain

  • I strongly recommend this street photography workshop for anyone that is new to it, as well as anyone with little experience. Brian was great, very knowledgable, very supportive and enthusiastic. He constantly opened our eyes to situations that maybe a good possibility. He reviewed our photos throughout the day and advised for things to look out for whilst we strolled around the City. By the end of the day I felt much more comfortable with shooting on the streets and was definitely able to practice the skills he showed us. Brian is friendly and immediately made me feel at ease. He was open to questions about photography and his answers were very helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed my day. Thank you Brian!

    Leonora E, Hertfordshire

  • Zen like street photography workshop – Brian is everything you want in a tutor: knowledgeable, patient, and generous with his experience. Within 15 minutes I realized how little I knew about street photography but Brian made it very accessible and achievable. We had a great afternoon learning something new with every turn of the street. And we ended the day in the pub – what’s not to like?

    Andrew C, Reading

  • I have a decent knowledge of photographic principles, and though I’ve taken pictures in cities, I knew little about street photography. Brian began with explaining the principles, and then we hit the bustling streets of Liverpool. Brian gave us ideas and inspiration when we were out (there were 4 of us), and gave us some individual tuition. He is enthusiastic, approachable, and puts you at your ease. A great day on the streets. The follow up since the course has been excellent. A group on Flickr where we have shared photographs from the day, we can contact him if we would like to discuss anything further, and advice on something I had raised with him on the day!

    Paul L, Liverpool

  • I arranged a couple of days in Venice with Brian at relatively short notice and the experience was excellent. Brian’s approach is knowledgeable, calm and quietly influential, adapting his style to your experience and what you want to get out of the time he spends with you. He’s quick to point out interesting possibilities and the importance of patience when a location has both interest and potential. Importantly, if you’re spending time on a one-to-one basis, Brian is good at being in tune with you – whether chatting about photography and life, or walking along quietly identifying photo opportunities. Reflecting afterwards I recognised that I learnt more than I realised. Not necessarily big learning points but a number of small things that when put together I know will make me a better street photographer. Would I book more sessions with Brian? Absolutely – I recommend him and StreetSnappers without hesitation.

    Dr Neil G, Cheshire

  • If you’re serious about street photography then this workshop is for you. Brian has put together a great experience and it is the perfect blend of hands-on practical and photographic theory/ethnics related to the genre. The support you receive on the day is ideal, you can ask as many questions as you like and an informative and knowledgeable answer will always be given. The workshop groups are kept to a maximum group size of 6 so you feel that you are given enough attention on the day to improve your photography. Furthermore, Brian provides support beyond the workshop. The follow-up material suggested by Brian is very helpful in broadening your own understanding of street photography. Well worth signing up for a workshop and I will be joining Brian on another in the near future!

    John S, London

  • I was interested in doing a workshop in London to develop my street-photography, I had checked out a few options but chose streetsnappers because I liked Brian’s work and it was clear he would run the course. Prior to booking the workshop Brian was quick to respond to me queries and helped me understand what I would get from the workshop. Booking and payment was easy. A few days before the course I got a detailed e-mail with an itinerary and location information. At the start of the workshop I was worried that I wouldn’t get anything from the day as the group had a mix of skill and experience at street photograph and photography in general. But Brian knows his stuff and is very experienced and was able to offer a few tips and pointers on technique, composition and camera settings that helped me improve my pictures. The day was well structured and well planned the area covered had plenty of opportunities to put the ideas from the morning into practice. Brain also supplied lots of ideas for books, inspirations, exhibitions and online resources. All of this was backed up with notes and a detailed personalised e-mail. Overall I had a great day, saw some interesting bits of London and took some great photos.

    Steve G, Bedford

  • I spent a wonderful day with Brian on Sunday. We had a mixed bag of weather but this didn’t hinder the fun. I wanted to spend a day to up my confidence levels, build a foundation for me to move forward with and glean as much information as I could from a pro! A pro he is but one that is wiling to share every tip he possibly can with you. His style of teaching was perfect for me and I really cannot recommend this course highly enough. There is structure to the day but Brian is happy to go off piste and deal with anything you may throw at him.

    Victoria M, Surrey

“If you are out there shooting, things will happen for you. If you’re not out there, you’ll only hear about it”

– JAY MAISEL