Street Photography Mistakes

[@tremolo664]

lol, this man taking on like 95% of the street photographers I've seen on IG. Great content!!

[@StreetSnappers]

Haha, best to say it as it is ;-) Thanks for commenting!

[@pattalbot3890]

Yes, street photographer Michael Ernest Sweet tried to tackle this stuff years ago and also got crucified. Even tho most of his predictions came true. Still hard to find better contemporary NYC street photography better than what he made back a decade ago! He certainly was not scared of anything!

[@cemsalur]

He's callin cap on all them new jacks lol

[@hafdzuanadzmi6482]

@1:02 #1 Letting fear get in the way @1:59 #2 Not concentrating @2:45 #3 Expecting too much @3:28 #4 Walking too fast @4:02 #5 Avoid the cliches @5:23 #6 Being too far away @6:46 #7 Being creepy @7:51 #8 ISO too low @8:44 #9 Not having a plan @9:33 #10 Too much editing @10:21 #11 Being obsessed with gear @11:10 #12 Everything at eye level @11:50 #13 Lack of originality @13:00 Conclusion Great & informative video. I'm sure this video would be beneficial for seasoned & beginning street photographers alike. I'd use these tips as a checklist before going out and also as an evaluative criteria post-shooting.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the summary!!

[@Gravitys-NOT-a-force]

Thank you for writing his 'mistakes' down. I was expecting him to do that - but that would have been a cliche for sure.

[@colorist_tommy4247]

thks. you made it much BETTER

[@devinsiegfried9351]

Can I just say that the quiet and relaxed vibe/pace of this video makes it much easier to actually learn something? Love these tips. I've only yet to start out on street photography, so I can't even hold a candle to the experience you already have in the field. Thanks for sharing them!

[@StreetSnappers]

What a kind comment - thank you! Good luck with your street photography journey :-)

[@chrisbrown6432]

Very wise words. I will up my ISO to shoot at a fast shutter speed. I love the project approach.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Chris - best of luck with it :-)

[@DecentGatsby]

Great tips. Not making eye contact and fiddling with your camera (the Garry Winogrand approach. Has worked for me.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks - glad it works for you 🙂

[@berniebooth5045]

Brian gave our camera club a zoom presentation last night, and it was absolutely riveting. It changed my idea of street photography and made it accessible to all levels of experience.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Bernie - very kind comments - glad you enjoyed it!

[@lextreloar4661]

Great tips. Guilty as charged on more than I'd like to admit. The takeaway for me, is that I am aware and working on most of them. Food for thought on the others. Thank you.

[@damiaobiolsgutsems3602]

Gràcies gràcies gràcies very much. Such a compressed knowledge and content.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thank you Damia!

[@TudorSmith]

Great tips. I'm off out now as I have a project in mind for Black & White, which will include street photography

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Tudor! Best of luck with your project :-)

[@sulaimanredha6735]

The best Street photography channel so far. I really enjoy watching such an experienced and humble professional photographer. Those tips is being paid for in workshops, and by you sharing them with amateur and beginners photographers is really appreciated 🙏🌹

[@StreetSnappers]

Sulaiman, that's very kind, thank you. Best of luck with your street photography :-)

[@danausec166]

was really not interested in street photography until I came upon this channel...immediately subbed..fantastic info from someone so knowledgeable..thanks !

[@StreetSnappers]

Wow, thanks very much Dan - glad you like it!

[@warrenbush7439]

Thank you so much. Every single word hit home with me. Your delivery was awesome. Information was priceless. And your much appreciated.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks again :-)

[@markwalch702]

Yes I agree with everything you said and I follow all you said all ready. When I am out shooting the streets. I also look into the old school like magnum photographer's which used older technicians and applied them to my street photography cheers.

[@jillhillman2295]

Just like to add that was a pleasure to watch - great presentation -short, to the point and delivered clearly! what a change......

[@barrystent3689]

I'm very new to photography so many of these resonated with me, especially the walking too fast lol. I have used the 'no eye contact' tip recently and wow what a difference it made. My confidence zoomed up and I became much more in the zone as I wasn't thinking about people, just a scene. Great video as always Brian. Looking forward to your next instalment 🙂

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Barry! Best of luck with your street photography for 2021 :-)

[@Abyss60]

Good evening I listen to your valuable advice, yes being focused is important.

[@nancysafari3324]

Thank you for your time and the advice great video

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure!

[@theblackmanarmedwithacamera]

THIS IS THE AUDIBLE/ VISUAL BIBLE OF STREET PHOTOGRAPHY FOR NEWBIES... AND FOR SOME NOT SO MEWBIES TO THRE GAME!! GREAT VIDEO AND TOPICS - YOU 100% NAILED EVERY ASPECT OF WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT IN THIS VIDEO!!!🙏🏾🙌🏾🤘🏾👊🏾

[@StreetSnappers]

Great feedback - thank you!

[@genobambino]

Just awesome. Thanks so much. This jibes with my experience and it’s so nice to have all in one place, clearly described.

[@maxhoecker]

Thank you, sir! You are wonderful 👍🏼

[@StreetSnappers]

That’s too kind - thanks Max :-)

[@andrewdewar8159]

Great advice, its like your advice is strongly rooted in experience, its from someone who knows what they're doing.

[@StreetSnappers]

That's a kind comment, Andrew, thank you :-)

[@Echo-io5nh]

Hi from France, i've just discover you videos and your youtube channel and i want to say thank you for your advices, i think they will help me a lot for my next street photography session in Toulouse (i live near this city in the south west of France so most of my photographic session are in this city), now i'm going to look your video on street photography settings, i think it will help me a lot too. Have a great day at photographing and in your life in general, i think you're bringging a lot to a lot of people, keep it up you're really killing it. !

[@abely7590]

Each video is a Master Class in itself. Thank you sir Brian for sharing with us your knowledge and wisdom. (I just discovered your video channel today and want to be a street snapper).

[@bobbowring1702]

I agree with what you say about slowing down. I used to be a fast walker, but for the last 9 years I have been disabled due to a failed ankle fusion opp what went wrong and now been left with walking problems and now I walk with walking canes, and on bad days on crutches. I now see a lot more when I go out and about and I suprise myself on how much I missed when I walked without problems. Love your videos, and I always look forward to your next one. Stay safe out there. Im in Rochester, Kent.

[@johnburrow4124]

I needed to rewatch this! I keep trying to put myself into a genre box (I do 90% street and 10% landscape photography). Haven’t had a lot of time in the past week or two to go out on the streets much. Wondered if I needed to relabel myself. I just need to keep it simple, authentic, and fun. I am beyond labels I think. I love your videos by the way!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the feedback, John. Yes, forget labels and just do what pleases you :-)

[@jplum7708]

Excellent information. Been really enjoying your videos. Binge watching the last week or so as I've just discovered your channel. One observation about buying the latest and greatest gear. My photography did greatly improve after buying one new item and spending a little more than I normally would. The item. Eyeglasses. 😆 my best to you and looking forward to enjoying and learning more from your content.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks so much for the feedback - I’m glad your enjoying the material!

[@TheVFXbyArt]

All great points! Yes slow down, luv your disassembly of troupes and correct on not being close enough

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much for the feedback :-)

[@GutS7u6]

I'm stuck somewhere between being braver and not wanting to look creepy. Confidence is certainly my biggest downfall, but I'm getting better with it the more I go out shooting. Great videos by the way. Thanks.

[@michpixlondon9555]

you can't help looking creepy Stu lol O:-)

[@GutS7u6]

@@michpixlondon9555 flippin 'eck Mich... you pop up all over. Can't get much street stuff indoors at the moment so sticking to youtubes.

[@michpixlondon9555]

@@GutS7u6 haha not stalking you lol, was posting this up for my group and spotted your comment Mr Creeper lol ;) btw I've been stuck in since March, so the only street shot I had from 2020 I took out of my window , beat that! :P

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks, Stuart. Confidence comes with practice and after a while I'm sure it won't be an issue. I'll do a video on this subject shortly :-)

[@danishphoto]

Very wise words, Brian. You are right - allthough as an experiended street photographer, we all made a lot of these mistakes now and then. I read a quote from a photographer a long time ago. I can't remember who it was, but the quote was: "The best way to be known as a good photographer - is never show your bad photos" That is also what this great video is about. It is always a joy to watch your videos. Best regards Daniel

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks, Daniel! Great quote - I'll use that sometime! All the best, Brian :-)

[@KevinG-159]

Shutter speed, planning and post production, excellent and strong points you made in this video! Thank you!

[@panboukboukouvalas5540]

Excellent observations, a unique lesson, to add if we acquire a personal style and it is good to know the basic principles of composition of the image, even from painting. With patience comes experience and positive results

[@HaiTomVlog]

Great video! So many of the points you’ve brought up here are the exact reasons I’ve never been drawn to street photography (just people walking, for example). But when I see powerful and emotional street photos, I’m literally awestruck

[@robertalexander3067]

Wow, I didn’t think I was gonna like this, but he’s aaabsolutly right, totally subscribed!

[@StreetSnappers]

Great, many thanks Robert!

[@robertalexander3067]

@@StreetSnappers I always enjoy your content but as an amateur that’s been shooting for 30 years, I was of the mindset that it’s the street, it’s public and there are few rules. But… whether for fun, or professional, everyone should use some decorum and be mindful of human sensitivities!

[@markpowell9008]

Great Tips Brian - Many thanks

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure - always appreciate the feedback :-)

[@AlexRV77]

Fantastic, I really enjoy all the information you share with us. Thanks very much.

[@x0kashii]

Finally a street photography video I truly enjoyed. Some real words were spoken in this video, some might hate to hear them, but I loved them!

[@kamishimoproductions8587]

This is a master talking about the real street photography, giving me an insight in and into being real with the art and craft of street photography. I have to admit it, I'm going to use all these in my street videos. Your inspiration motivates me to create more thanks for sharing your awesome tips.

[@StreetSnappers]

Terrific! Thanks so much for the feedback, Kamishimo :-)

[@timek508]

Good advice and not just for street photographers.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much, Timothy :-)

[@timek508]

@@StreetSnappers Even though I'm drawn to nature and landscape photography,, I have found advice and recommendations ostensibly applicable to some other genre to be helpful, even enlightening to the good & bad of my own photographic practice. Being able to see a photographic opportunity transcends genre.

[@davidjohnston1374]

Hi there Brian, Here it is, almost the end of 2022 and I stumbled on your channel and this episode and it was an instant like & subscribe. Looking forward to watching your other videos..thankyou for helping us newbies.

[@inertia.moments]

Thank you. It's inspiring after listening to your talk.

[@jimgoodinmusic]

Good points particularly with fear and giving too much credit to the perceived 'what someone might think'.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Jim. I'll shortly be doing a video about how to keep your fears in check and build your confidence.

[@miketerhaar9045]

Thank you for this great learning experience and taking the effort to teach others.

[@adrianv6009]

Very interesting,valuable info and another important thing.. The way you speak

[@arturomauriciomoyagonzalez8739]

Wow, every advice was very accurate about what really happens out there, thank you!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for your feedback, Arturo - glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@wirec4162]

Thank you Brian for this brilliant explanation!

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure - thanks for watching!

[@MrCMHUDDY]

Thank you so much for this video, Brian. Can't tell you how much I enjoyed this video...Liked and subbed on the basis of this clip. Cheers!!

[@StreetSnappers]

Wow - thank you - glad it hit the spot!

[@michaelkirkby6306]

Right back at you sir and hopefully 2021 will be a better year.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Michael - all the best to you and fingers crossed for a stonking 2021 !

[@ZibranKing]

Thank you so much for this video! Omg I make these mistakes every time!

[@StreetSnappers]

Haha, we all make these mistakes! Best of luck with your shooting :-)

[@ZibranKing]

@@StreetSnappers thank you Brian!

[@migflowers]

I’ve binge watched almost all your videos. Great job with your channel! You have a new subscriber 👍🏻

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Miguel - good to have you aboard! :-)

[@angelo89]

Very useful. Straightforward and no fluff! Thanks for the upload.

[@LunarNoire]

YES!!! Thank you for bring up post production. I see so many heavily edited photos and they all just start looking the same be it street photography, landscaping, sunsets, seascapes etc. I want to share what I saw and have it be my own and not be someone else's.

[@StreetSnappers]

My thoughts exactly :-)

[@JamesWilliams-uq1pm]

3 minutes into this video, I subscribed. Excellent video sir. Keep it up !

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much James - welcome aboard :-)

[@MyHumanWreckage]

I’m a new subscriber and love your channel. I love the high quality of constructive teaching and love the fact you’re an older gentleman and are obviously experienced and willing to share, unlike most young KZbinrs that are more into followers and click bait.

[@StreetSnappers]

Loved that comment - thank you!!

[@technokota]

You are incredibly insightful!! Thank you so much.

[@WanderingDiabetic]

Great video mate the one about fear is a 💯 for me ive been doing it 3 months but love it

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the feedback! Regarding the fear - the more you do this, the easier it gets. I'll soon be making a video about how to conquer your fear :-)

[@elmelmon]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much! :-)

[@crescentzebra]

Great tips. Loved this video

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks again :-)

[@giannis_chatzip]

im new to the ''game'' of street photography and i kinda started to like it ! I found your channel and u are doing great work sir ! Thanks for the tips ! The 4th one is the one for me. I m walking too fast and losing moments becasue of that..

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for commenting, and good luck with your street photography!

[@gilbertwalker6769]

Thanks for the great advice you are offering! Your excitement about street photography is contagious and your points are very well made.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks so much for the feedback, Gilbert :-)

[@richardhancock6235]

Hi Brian, Many thanks for this very helpful email. The challenge I particularly find is editing out the good from the bad and trying to be subjective. Your there tests in mistake 5 has been extremely helpful.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the feedback Richard - glad it was useful :-)

[@onirudhakhansaadi1461]

You always show up with amazing tips. Thank you for those. Has been an amazing help.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thant's very kind - thanks!!

[@wolfharley1]

I enjoy and learn from your experience. I still tend to ask permissions and still lots of potential good photos My biggest drawback is your number one Thanks

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Lee. Yes, #1 is the big hurdle for most people. But honestly - it does get much easier with lots of practice. make sure you avoid eye contact and it gets easier. I'll make a video about this soon :-)

[@benabner6770]

Thank you so much!! That was so important rules!

[@PaulTakesPhotos]

Very good points and well explained. I had to get used to you, but you have won me over! Hence subbed. Keep cresting with the same cadence in your videos. I love the more slow burn way you present your topics. Thank you for that!

[@evesedenn]

Newbie photographer. Learning so much. Thank you.

[@StreetSnappers]

Great stuff, thanks for watching :-)

[@savethehumans9707]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, it is of great help to me.

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure - thanks for the feedback :-)

[@terrylstarks]

Thanks for the comments. I see myself in all of these things. I need to sharpen my game, so I get that “Magic” you have!!!!!!!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Terry - good luck with your street photography :-)

[@carbon.streets]

Thank you for that video - I really enjoyed it and made me think more on how I take my shots. As you have said “We do this for fun”. Best summary!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much for the feedback. Keep on having lots of fun :-)

[@marthaalmeyda1575]

Thanks a lot for this great video... my level of inglés is médium low and it unserdtand it... every well described ..... thanks

[@StreetSnappers]

Thank you, Martha!

[@norcalx1474]

I shot with a 70 200 2.8 lately and it works fine for me. Other than that a 35mm 1.4

[@StreetSnappers]

Yup - whatever works for you is good!!

[@mozzamhosein6476]

Thanks for sharing these excellent tips.

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure, Mozzam - thanks for watching!

[@jonathandavy2034]

Another great and helpful video. Thanks !

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure, Jonathan - thanks for tuning-in :-)

[@martingrierson1152]

Excellent tips and very well explained and put together. Thanks for sharing those tips. Wonderful Work!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the kind words, Martin :-)

[@ozanyalabik]

just discovered your channel. learning a lot and having too much fun from it. thank you so very much :) I will stay tuned...

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much Ozan! :-)

[@oskar.mendana]

Great tips! Great video, as always, thank you very much! Greetings from Spain.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the feedback, Oskar - and greetings from London!

[@davidemiliophotography]

Just a fantastic video. Great commentary Brian. Well done mate!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much for the feedback, Dave :-)

[@alvaro5162]

Good advice, thank you very much. 👍 In certain situations, I prefer to use a short telephoto lens like 90mm over a wide angle like 28mm. I felt that in some situations being too close makes me modify the scene.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks, Alvaro. Saul Leiter often used a 90mm and he produced awesome work with it. You should always do what works for you! :-)

[@alvaro5162]

​@@StreetSnappers I love Saul Leiter's work and the way he used color. Not many street photographers know how to use color, unfortunately I am one of those. 🙄😣

[@bryangideon5822]

Thanks Brian very helpful

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure, Bryan - thanks for the feedback :-)

[@yakkun1926]

Great video, solid advice. Thank you!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the feedback Yakkun!

[@iainatkins7683]

Great videos as I just stated street was very helpful

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks - Iain, glad it was useful :-)

[@claudeguillet]

Great thanks for this video 👌

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure - thanks for watching :-)

[@alexanderberg569]

Very helpful thank u. I bought one of your book, like it very much! THX

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much for the feedback Alexander!

[@matthewseltzer4134]

great tips! some of these I had already been making an effort to adjust and this video gave me some more to add to the list. well done Brian!

[@mollyeclectachrome3795]

really nice video, thanks!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks - glad you liked it :-)

[@LewisNobleArtist]

Brilliant! Anti trendy, solid advice. Only got to #3 before subscribing. Thanks!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Lewis. "Anti trendy" - I love it!!!

[@Protectselfdefence]

I’ve watched this video several times and it’s taught me so much, great advice, you put out really good informative videos. Thank you 🙏

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Darren - I'm glad it was useful. Good luck out there on the streets!

[@mariemclaughlan5404]

Thank you very much Brian great info.

[@thegodphreaker]

great advice for all aspects of photography

[@alessandropileri1623]

Thank you Brian for your precious tips!

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure, Alessandro!

[@Alfonsden]

Thanks for the tips much appreciated.

[@richardwall2692]

Thank you for a very informative and thought-provoking video. Certainly given me plenty to think about, and apart from being creepy (I hope) I have certainly made each mistake you listed! One thing, it would have been useful if you showed examples - particularly avoiding cliches. Thanks again.

[@petercalbraith6226]

I think that I foul of a lot of these without actually realising it. Nice to have a wake up call to help ‘consciously’ try and avoid/eliminate them in the future.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Peter. Practice makes perfect ;-)

[@keithdavies1405]

Excellent info yet again, well done Brian.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much, Keith :-)

[@dominikpinand9179]

Hey, nice Videos . But you also can handle low shuttet speed and it can give a lovely blurr to street photos

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Dominick!

[@johanbollen4262]

Great advise. It if I knew these 'mistakes' intuitively. Sometimes reality gets the better of us however. One could make a whole video just about the first mistake: fear. Avoiding eye contact and practicing seems a somewhat limited list to feel more comfortable on the street. But very true.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Johan - yes, I will make a video about the fear very soon!

[@jmoyetlife]

Best video about street photography yet. I strongly agree on posting the photos as you see it in reality and not this fake fantasy heavily edited photo

[@StreetSnappers]

Thank you - I completely agree about the fake fantasy ;-)

[@gennyzuniga5185]

Very useful information, as always. Thank you!

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure, Genny, thanks for tuning in :-)

[@outtathyme5679]

Good tips. So true about cliches

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks! Sometimes it’s difficult to avoid the cliches but I guess we should try!

[@checkmybadself]

I’m working on a list for myself as you recommended, like Tony Ray Jones, and “think moment / aesthetic / story” is going right on there!

[@StreetSnappers]

You can’t go far wrong with that in mind, Adam! ;-)

[@AndyGlavac]

Another very good video, love your advice and your honesty . Street photography has a wide definition for many people. I agree that we need to tell a real story. I love some of the creativity for some of it .

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much, Andy :-)