I’m often asked about social media and it’s relevance (or otherwise) to street photographers. Is it a force for good or evil? Is it worth all the effort or is it a waste of time? Does it attract the right or the wrong sort of followers? Does it provide us with inspiration or false hope? In this article we look at some of the key questions - and provide some answers.

Vero seems to be rivalling Instagram in its appeal to ‘serious’ street photographers. Have you tried it yet? I’ve just signed-up and I think it’s worth giving it a look.