by Brian Lloyd Duckett | Jan 20, 2021 | Street photography, Street photography techniques
We all make mistakes as street photographers – me included. And there’s no shame in that – but the important thing is to recognise some of the common mistakes we make – and that recognition is the first step towards eliminating them from our...
by Brian Lloyd Duckett | May 1, 2020 | Street photography, Street photography techniques, Street photography videos
My latest YouTube video is another street photography Q&A session. In these short videos, I answer viewers’ questions about street photography – techniques, gear, locations, tips, technical stuff – anything. It’s your chance to get involved...
by Brian Lloyd Duckett | Jan 23, 2018 | Abstract street photography, Street photography, Street photography inspiration, Street photography techniques
Having run workshops on two very wet days last weekend, when there were very few people around and the light was dreadful, it reminded me that this is the perfect time to practice some abstract street photography. Often overlooked in our quest to shoot interesting...
by Brian Lloyd Duckett | Dec 7, 2017 | Street photography techniques
I’m often asked about back button focusing, about when it’s useful and how to do it. Here’s a handy overview, written by Arkansas photographer, Jason Vinson (vinsonimages.com). Thanks, Jason 🙂 If you spend any time surfing photography forums and Facebook groups, you...
by Brian Lloyd Duckett | Jul 4, 2017 | Street photography, Street photography techniques
Street photography techniques: don’t hesitate! Hesitation ruins many a potential shot – sometimes that ‘great shot’ – maybe the once-in-a-lifetime career changing stunner. But we all do it. When you see a potential shot you really must...
by Brian Lloyd Duckett | Jun 19, 2017 | Street photography techniques, Street photography tips
Street photography techniques: 10 ways to overcome your fear Some of us are comfortable with shooting strangers on the street – others less so. Whenever I run a street photography workshop at least half the participants cite this is the main thing which holds...
by Brian Lloyd Duckett | Jun 13, 2017 | Street photography, Street photography camera settings, Street photography techniques
Street photography camera settings: under-exposure People often ask me about street photography camera settings. When we were starting out in photography we were almost certainly taught to take great care to expose correctly – it’s one of those photography...