I googled street photography workshops and this came up top – and it was top in every way after that. I wanted to learn with someone who does just street photography, not someone who does it on the side. Brian is the guy! One of my goals for the workshop was to become more confident and that’s exactly what happened. I also learned about composition, light and loads more. More importantly, we were taught not to shoot boring stuff (the busker or the guy crossing the road with his dog, as Brian referred to it). There’s loads of boring street photography around and on the workshop we took our levels way above that. The engagement with Brian before, during and post the workshop was brilliant and the whole thing gave me the kick I needed. Bravo Brian –  I think I can now call myself a street photographer!

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.

I am a fairly experienced photographer but new to street photography. I wanted a course that would challenge me, teach me some new ways of working and help conquer my reluctance to shoot strangers. This course delivered on all counts. Our course leader, Brian, was a very experienced photographer with a real talent for getting the message across in an engaging way. He put us at ease right from our first encounter and worked hard with every member of the group from the beginning of the workshop to the end of the day. All in all a very worthwhile, fun, informative, provocative and top value day. Thank you Steetsnappers, I’ll be back for more!