This week, I’ve been using . . . the Fujifilm GFX 50R
I’ve been having fun recently with medium format, in the shape of the new(ish) Fujifilm GFX50R. Based on the same technology as the successful 50S, the 50R has the form of a rangefinder camera and is therefore more aligned to what street photographers need. I...
Alumni success: Jonathan Gliksten
It’s always satisfying to watch people develop after their initial workshop experience. I’m delighted that an image by Jonathan Gliksten, from Sydney, has been selected for the Head-on Photo Festival in Sydney next month...
The Photography Show 2019
Join StreetSnappers at The Photography Show 2019 We will be at the Photography Show again this year – at the Birmingham NEC, 16-19 March – in our usual spot on stand J67. The show is an annual event and the biggest of its kind in the UK. You can find...
I’m now an Official Fujifilm X-Photographer!
I’m very pleased to have been asked to become a brand ambassador for Fujifilm – an ‘Official Fujifilm X-Photographer’. You may know that I’ve been using Fujifilm gear for street photography for some years and rate it very highly;...
NEW! DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
Political unrest often brings interesting opportunities for documentary photographers. So why not join us in the ‘Westminster bubble’ for this unique documentary photography workshop? March 29th could be an historic day for the UK, and London is already...
Street Photographer of the Month: Sule Baycan
I met Sule, from Istanbul, on a workshop late last year and was intrigued by her approach to street photography. So, this month she’s in the hot seat and I interviewed her about her work . . . How long have you been practicing street photography? – How did you...
StreetSnappers workshop students: the best of 2018
Hundreds of students take part in my street photography workshops and courses every year – from complete beginners to seasoned operators. A few weeks ago I asked everyone to nominate their favourite street image of 2018 and here are the results. There’s a...
Shoot street photography with a film camera
Try shooting the streets with film! Despite the explosive advances in digital technology, film is still with us and it has made a big comeback in recent years. Suddenly, people are interested in film once again and labs are dusting down their enlargers, community...
Street photography workshops this weekend – late availability
The weather forecast is good, so if you’re in London this weekend and fancy a street photography workshop, I have a few spaces available. These are the last two workshops of the year, with the 2019 workshop programme starting in January. Saturday 8th December...
Street Photographer of the Month – Veronika Lavey
I had the pleasure of working with Veronika earlier this year – on a Birmingham workshop – and was immediately struck by her vision, her passion for street photography and her sense of purpose. Veronika is on a journey – no, a mission – and I...
The best bag for street photography?
What’s the best bag for street photography? Wow . . . that’s one big question. I have tested, reviewed and used just about every bag known to man and have never managed to find the best bag for street photography. Billingham, Domke, Lowepro, Crumpler,...Sign up
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