
The Street Photography Blog
News, views and insights from the world of documentary & street photography
13 Street photography mistakes
We all make mistakes in street photography. This articles looks at the most common mistakes - and how to avoid them.
How to choose a street photography workshop
This is the age of the ‘yearning for learning’ and photography workshops have never been more popular and there’s no shortage of people wanting to provide them. But how do you choose one? Here’s some selection criteria . . .
My latest film camera: the Nikon F3
With film shooting coming right back at us, I’ve got my hands on a Nikon F3 to use on the streets . . .
Street photography in Lisbon
Whatever flavour of street photography interests you, there’s plenty in Lisbon to keep you engaged and it’s a city which lends itself to monochrome shooting as much as it does colour.
How to shoot protests
There’s a right way and a wrong way to go about this and in this article we’re going to look at how to shoot protests – from the point of view of ethics, safety, gear, logistics and, most importantly, what you should shoot.
Quick tip: How to improve as a street photographer
There are many ways we can improve as street photographers and I’m not suggesting this is the only one. But is perhaps the one that’s most overlooked. Read on to find out the best way to become a better street photographer.
We have a winner!
Members of the StreetSnappers street photography collective were challenged to spend the whole of August shooting only black & white. So with a sense of competitive spirit the entries were all posted in our Facebook group throughout the month and yesterday I had to pick a winner.
Why I took this photo
Here's a great example of getting a decent frame almost by accident. Read on to find out how I got lucky, and the part serendipity plays in street photography.
Shooting street portraits - 10 tips for success
How do you shoot street portraits? It’s sometimes difficult to know how to get started but my 10 tips may make it a little easier.
What’s the best lens for street photography?
What’s the best lens for street photography? With so much conflicting information out there, where do you start? Let me explain . . .
Join us at the Photography Show 2022!
StreetSnappers is again exhibiting at the UK Photography Show in September 2022. Please come along and say hello - we’re on stand J607 - right next to the Fujifilm stand.
Would you do a photography degree later in life?
Why study for a photography degree if you’re in your 40s, 50s, 60s or 70s? There are plenty of good reasons and in this article I interview three people who have done just that.
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