10 Street Photography Tips - The Photography Show 2020

[@daxmenardo]

Summary 1. Gear. Keep your gear simple and at a minimum 2. Environment. Read the streets (light, people, fishing, slow down and absorb the environment) 3. Meaning. Make connections on the framed shot 4. Shoot interesting things (with theme, mundane but interesting), not senseless randomness 5. Projects. Use projects to bring sense of focus and purpose (a body of work (narrow enough) that you can share) 6. Settings. Set it and forget it (ISO Auto, Shutter Speed 250, Aperture priority F8/F11), Focus Zones 7. Fearless. Remove feeling of shyness. Make it a habit. Work quickly and quitely. Avoid eye contact. Be confident that you are not doing anything wrong- legally, morally, or ethically. 8. Don't chase for perfection. Getting a shot of the moment is what matters. 9. One lens only. Know the lens intimately, how does it sees/describe the world. eg. 35mm FF 10. Be inspired. Visit Galleries, do workshops, analyse the work of the greats, read photography books, and travel.

[@StreetSnappers]

Great summary - many thanks! :-)

[@Gma7788]

Wrong. The factory 🏭 will shut down forever. In fact, your industry DID COLLAPSE. YOU DID loose Kodak for many years. You're totally underestimating everything. You have 40 years worth of usable cameras to choose from from multiple brands which produce a choice of 500+ lenses and you suggest we take 1 camera out with us. So let's add that all up. Out of a possible 1000 cameras, you suggest 1. You've minimised 1000 cameras and 30+ lenses for each, down to 1 camera body and 1 lens. No, no, YOU are indeed, sick. Very, very sick. Your production 🏭 factory cannot survive on your extreme thriftiness. You stop ✋️ flogging yourself and you ✋️ stop telling us to flog ourselves too.

[@YourJapans]

Spot on title, no click bait, those videos are becoming very rare. Respect.

[@StreetSnappers]

That's good to know. -thanks for the feedback!

[@itsjorgieeSF]

Can we give this man his respect for that photos slideshow 🔥

[@ByQism]

The best channel about street photography!

[@StreetSnappers]

Kind of you to say so - thanks :-)

[@Gjuby]

one of the best videos and set of tips I have ever seen about street photography. no bullshit, just straight down to the bare bones of the street photography essentials. great job!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks so much for the feedback - much appreciated :-)

[@pattyconnelly8823]

I found a handy street photography notebook in a camera store recently and thoroughly enjoyed it from page one. I hadn’t even looked at the author until I was home and discovered it was your book! Thank you so much for producing such a handy reference for when on the go. 🙏🏻

[@throughmylens5582]

I was glued till the end.

[@StreetSnappers]

Glad you enjoyed it - please stay tuned for loads more :-)

[@RossHa1e]

I appreciate the tips about perfection. It's hard to get over but worth remembering

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Ross. Yes, I agree that it’s hard to get over for many of us, but keep trying!

[@arthurbeer872]

Well done Ryan 😎 🙌

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Arthur :-)

[@TomKaszuba]

Quite possibly the most straight forward, no BS information on street photography on KZbin. Bravo!

[@tandrews3325]

Great advice! Thank you!

[@markbradshaw7753]

Key word "another element "...yes. Love my X-70 for traveling light and incognito.

[@StreetSnappers]

One of my favourite cameras - I always regret selling mine and I wish they would design a replacement.

[@abchappell01]

That look at wonderful video presentation. You gave me the basic information that I need for setting my camera up. Thank you very much. 😊

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure - thanks for the feedback!

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

Best class on street photography.!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks so much, Juan :-))

[@iaincphotography6051]

Loving the X100V (silver) not many people take any notice of it, except for one guy who wanted to know what film I was using lol.. Loving your books, great info, great shots, and high quality. Cheers for posting.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much for the feedback, Iain. I get similar comments about my silver X100V!

[@LewisNobleArtist]

Excellent thanks!

[@StreetSnappers]

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

[@LewisNobleArtist]

@@StreetSnappers I’m hoping to join one of your workshops in the Spring. Cheers.

[@davidgeraghty1205]

Thanks Brian. I am that person who is not comfortable at the moment snapping in the streets, so I will use some of the tips you have given.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks David. Best of luck and I hope you can make it work for you. Do give me a shout if you have any questions.

[@alanmooney]

Realy enjoyig the well delivered content!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much, Alan :-)

[@davidwhiteman714]

Very informative video Brian. Thanks very much.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the feedback, David - my pleasure. Please stay tuned - there's lots more to come!

[@osvaldoheredia6359]

I used received the 52 book! Already the first assignment gave me a smile. Wonderful to have something significant to do during this lockdown. Thanks

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Osvaldo - and best of luck with the assignments in the book!

[@jjd139]

Great video. I liked your comment about not chasing perfection. I say take the shot, it may not be perfect, but you have the photo as opposed to not having it.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the feedback :-) Yes, I think chasing perfection holds a lot of photographers back and you're right about having the shot rather than missing it.

[@suresureYT]

Great video. Fantastic advice. Thank you very much

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure - thanks for commenting! :-)

[@SotirisKD]

Very nice presentation. Great job! Thank you

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for your support - much appreciated :-)

[@timetothunder4393]

This video really got me excited again for street photography. Perfectly captures the fundamentals. Thanks!!

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure - glad you got some inspiration from it! Good luck with your street photography :-)

[@ArnaudFoucard]

Always a pleasure to see your vids Brian!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Arnaud - kind of you to say so :-)

[@MJAdams-js7np]

This is my new favorite channel on KZbin. Thanks for the great content! Cheers!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks so much for your support :-)

[@Papenci]

9:10 idk why but that picture is just amazing

[@richardowen4558]

Enjoyable vid Brian. I never was one with a multitude of gear beyond what i needed at the time. Even as a newspaper photographer, I had the lenses and bodies I needed for both work and pleasure. Today, I am down to two cameras - a Fuji X-Pro2 w/XF 35mmf2 WR for digital and a Yashica Electro35 GS for film. It is all I need in retirement.

[@samlllkks]

Wonderful tips and solid advice.

[@StreetSnappers]

Kind of you to say to - thanks for the great feedback! :-)

[@saintlow92]

Beautiful. Thank you so much for this You brought me back to reality and gave me hope.

[@StreetSnappers]

It’s a pleasure, Natalia - thanks for watching!

[@ridderus]

Thanks for all these tips :) I wil take them, and my brandnew X100V with me this weekend to Paris. :)

[@StreetSnappers]

Hope you got some great Paris pics with your X100V! Did you enjoy using it?

[@ridderus]

@@StreetSnappers Yes i did. Love the filmsimulations and the fact i only had the 23mm lens. The entire trip i had the X100V in my hand and having a blast with it :) Thanks!

[@DJFoucher]

Really enjoyed your video and tips for street photography. Thanks 😊

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the feedback - glad it was helpful :-)

[@birdsmit]

I found the video very inspirational and educational. Very good photos samples. It's rare in the tons of very bad street photography videos. Thank you very much. I just bought one of your books.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks, Irina, for the kind comments! - much appreciated :-)

[@jasongibson1225]

It's true about the gear bit. I'm using a moto g pure which is a phone you can get from the government as a free phone. What matters more I've discovered is positioning, sensing the right opportunity, and your editing skills.

[@sedatsoysal6229]

Thank you for an informative and inspiring video.👍👌

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure, Sedat - thanks for watching :-)

[@ArtoisB]

Thanks for your story. Very interesting.

[@StreetSnappers]

You're very welcome - glad you enjoyed it! :-)

[@elliottocallaghan597]

The project tip was my favourite! Getting some cohesive work with meaning is more important in street photography than other genres, I think. Currently making my way through your book, Mastering Street Photography and loving it. Just did some of the first assignment today.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much, Elliott! Glad you like the book - good luck with your street photography journey :-)

[@schellmann]

Excellent video - very helpful

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the feedback, Neil - glad it was useful :-)

[@banarne71]

Great tips Bryan. Loved the images that came with them. 👍🏻🇸🇪🇬🇧

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Jon, kind of you to say so :-)

[@edumelgaco]

This Video tells much more than a lot of Books! Thanks a lot Brian for your knowledge!

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching :-)

[@akfisher7138]

great tips. Yes I agree get optimise settings and get going...and look. The best photos that are those that make me ask 'why' or 'what' or 'how' or maybe just exclaim 'wow', or 'gosh'. or maybe they make me 'smile' or 'wonder' The rest are just a bit boring, as you say, though probably technically perfect. Thank you

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for your comment. i agree - pictures which evoke some kind of emotional response and the ones that work :-)

[@CrazyBlueBanana]

Great to find your KZbin channel. Quite a coincidence as your Mastering Street Photography book arrived today. Already very insightful!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thank you - and I hope you enjoy the book :-)

[@estebanramos485]

From Mexico, thanks for share those wonderful tips

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much! - and greetings from London!

[@andreasfischer8829]

Great summary! I am not an expert in photography, but you made it very understandable, where to focus on. For me most relevant is the pre-setting of the camera to be always prepared for the right shot. And even if it's not the 100% quality, better than losing an interesting moment. Thank you also for your other interesting videos.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks, Andreas, for the kind comments - glad it was helpful!

[@samham3901]

Great video thank you

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the feedback Samar!

[@harvgreenberg3031]

All of these tips are excellent. Thanks for sharing your experience in such a succinct and inspiring fashion.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Harv - I'm glad you found this one useful :-)

[@muhsinaziz920]

wow, that is some Gold tips ever !

[@lesliestevens9869]

What a great idea for a You Tube channel Dotan! I can hardly wait for the next episode.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks, Leslie - glad you liked it :-)

[@Jixer56]

Sound advice Brian. Thanks 👍🏻

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure - thanks for your support :-)

[@Dswag650]

Great video! I’m a beginner photographer and this video was helpful.

[@StreetSnappers]

Great stuff - thanks for the feedback :-)

[@MattWilliamsuberkraaft]

Brilliant - thank you 🙏

[@talias3015]

This was a joy to watch! Your gear comment was on point and really summarised the need to understand the basics and enjoy the process (currenlty enduring this process!). I have learnt a lot, thank you!

[@simonworger]

Great tips, thank you.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much, Simon - glad it was helpful!

[@jibeiyao]

Great video, really enjoyed watching.

[@StreetSnappers]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for your support :-)

[@liamcunningham2908]

Thanks Brian, this is a great channel! Very helpfull and informative. I'm just starting out and this type of information is like gold dust to me.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much Liam - I’m glad it’s helpful :-)

[@jamesanglin4417]

I came across your channel quite recently but can already say that you're definitely among the 'good ones' on street photography.' Your sense of organisation, focus (no pun) and depth when needed is a model of the genre.

[@StreetSnappers]

Hi James, thanks very much for your support - that's heartwarming feedback!

[@sukadimanasaja1599]

Thank you so much Brian for your essential tips for street photography.

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure, I’m glad it’s helpful - thanks for your support! :-)

[@joegoldberg6256]

Amazing tips sir. Really helpful.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thank you Zawwad - glad it was useful! :-)

[@andrewfrost8866]

Absolutely fantastic and informative vlog.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Andrew - much appreciated :-)

[@oskar.mendana]

Thank you for all these videos! They help me a lot in the street photography!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Oskar - my pleasure - I'm glad they work for you! :-)

[@suzieknapman7012]

Definitely want to get into street photography. Found this video extremely interesting and helpful and will be buying your books too. Thank you so much.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Suzie. I hope you give street photography a try - it's great fun. Best of luck!

[@thelowlifex9437]

Its interesting that you mention to buy books , not gear. I just got a book a few days ago " the street photographers manual" and there is a part in it where they say exactly the same. I found this video very very helpful. Thanks a lot :)

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@richardsims4717]

Waiting for a GR3.Have seen a lot of videos but the information packed into this has been so helpful.Saved me a lot of faffing about with the learning process. Thanks.

[@StreetSnappers]

Hi Richard, the GR2 is a great little camera for street. Glad the videos are helpful - please stay tuned for lots more!

[@artbraitman4290]

Excellent photography and video! May I suggest that you do a 15 minute video on creating a "zine" or small book. That really intrigued my interest.

[@StreetSnappers]

Hi Art, thank you! That's a great idea and I will definitely put that on the production schedule for early in the new year!

[@shantihealer]

Fantastic guidance, thank. you!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much - lots more to come in 2025!

[@streetphotography.globetro7744]

Great info and great pictures, thanks for share it.

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure - thanks for your support :-)

[@danbrowning2418]

Great video! Thank you.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the feedback, Dan :-)

[@vpr5562]

Lovely! Greetings from Bulgaria and thank you!

[@StreetSnappers]

V PR Thanks for the feedback and greeting from London! Do you do street photography in Bulgaria? How do people react to you?

[@jjmummert]

Really enjoyed this video. I ordered your street photography book and it is supposed to arrive by 9 pm today. Looking forward to your instructions there. I seem to be collecting street photo books....so interesting and so useful!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Jenny. I hope you enjoy my book! I also collect street photography books - my wife thinks I have a 'problem' ;-)

[@mubremoved]

Thank you so much for your video, you reassured me about some ideas I had and encouraged me to put them to good use, thanks again.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the feedback Manuel - I’m glad it was useful :-)

[@stephenomenon1]

I'm doing this street photography for 2 years now just for a hobby. Tips about minimum gear is very true. I have Canon M50 and 24-70 Tamron, it's quite big lens, unless you are in touritstic area you'll draw attention too much. So most of the time I shoot with just phone camera and I'm really satified by it.

[@StreetSnappers]

I know plenty of street photographers who get amazing results with their phones and I'm glad it works for you. It's all about the results!

[@andreasphotiou1886]

Have you considered using the EF-M 22mm pancake. Combined with your M50 you will have a compact set up, not dissimilar in size to a Fuji X100

[@stephenomenon1]

@@andreasphotiou1886 since I have 24-70, I'm more consider in 17mm for prime lens. I have tilt screen camera, sometime I shot candid in street pretending that I'm looking the images, and it works great.

[@wolfharley1]

Thankyou for your advise

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure Lee - I hope it's useful for you :-)

[@microbrews9388]

Wow. Thank you

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure - glad you liked it :-)

[@karlkrebs]

Just stumbled on this very good video. Thank you! Liked and subscribed :)

[@StreetSnappers]

Thank for your support, Karl :-)

[@johnburrow4124]

This is an excellent video. It was no fuss and no nonsense advice. I appreciate that. I do street photography, and I do okay; but I learned a thing or two new here!

[@StreetSnappers]

Hi John - thanks for the feedback - I'm glad it hit the spot!

[@thedeadguy]

i'm more of a walker. i walk and take pictures that are interesting. it can be anything. just mind your business, and if people get upset play dumb. almost like you didn't take anything. it's a form of play.

[@cynical1952]

I've only just found your channel and subscribed. Thank you for sharing your tips on this excellent video and I look forward to seeing many more. I am 68 now and normally photograph wildlife, birds in particular. Recently, I bought an X-T1 and 18-55 lens which I hope will get me started in street. Thanks again - Steve.

[@StreetSnappers]

Great to hear your feedback, Steve - many thanks! Good luck with your street photography and do persevere - it's a long game!

[@Chipop267]

Thank you!

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure, Annette- thanks for watching!

[@Stone1108]

Wow, you address so many photographer concerns for genre street photography, for me a massive help, thank you so much.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Andrew - please stay tuned, there's plenty more to come :-)

[@Stone1108]

@@StreetSnappers Will do. ;-)

[@alexgreen3883]

Lovely video, I just went on a photography trip and missed a few shots due to my hesitation. Kicking myself over it, but I will never make that mistake again!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the feedback, Alex. We all hesitate, but the more you practice the more you'll get out of the habit :-)

[@mstott22lax]

Great tips, i learned a lot

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the feedback, Mike - glad it helped :-)

[@carolines111]

Thanks! Regards from Chile

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Caroline, you're welcome - and greetings from London!

[@fotografandoalgarve]

Excelent!

[@scottgallagher376]

Really enjoyed that, thanks. Subbed

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks Scott - top man!

[@rquelle1]

thank you this video was very helpful

[@StreetSnappers]

Richard Quelle Thanks very much Richard! :-)

[@luisgonzalezalvarez1596]

you are good photographer

[@bogusparasite6655]

great tips for beginner like me

[@StreetSnappers]

Glad to hear it - thanks for the feedback! :-)

[@niallmurray9725]

Great advice here thank you for sharing. I found you (and ordered one of your books!) by watching Gareth Danks, a chap I have been watching avidly since the more recent “lockdown” . Look forward to watching more from you and excited to get out on the streets once we are allowed again. Hopefully I’ll be able put some of the advice into practice! 😁 Ps. Loved the photo of the nun smoking! 👍

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much, Niall. Good luck with your street photography! Just get out there and do it - enjoy your time on the streets and don't get sucked into the school of 'let's do lots of post-production to make it better'! Try to imagine you're shooting on film and what you see is what you get - it'll really sharpen your eye :-)

[@OmarIskandarone]

Great video!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the feedback, Omar - glad you liked it :-)

[@oliverhilse2931]

Thanks 🙂

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure, Oliver :-)

[@joyjeetpaul2218]

Learning Learning and Learning more from you Sir... I have recently bought FUJIFILM XT30 II with XC15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ kit lens for Streetphotography and daily shooting purpose. And going for TTARTISAN 23MM F1.4 FUJI X MOUNT LENS.

[@DiviPhotos]

Very nice video

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much for the feedback! :-)

[@Bobby_sprinkles]

I know you said about sticking to the same lens which I do, but every once in awhile I'll try and change up my lens and use a different one for awhile so my perspective is changed and freshened up.

[@StreetSnappers]

I think that’s a good idea- keeps you fresh. The ‘one lens’ thing is ideal for those new to street photography but we all evolve. Thanks for commenting :-)

[@Stardustfallout]

Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge my friend

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure - thanks for watching :-)

[@distomos8118]

I very much enjoyed watching this video. Thanks for elaborating the subject in a calm and concise manner. Very much appreciated. I’m up to this point more of on an urban photographer, an enthusiast, not a professional that is, concentrating on architecture and urban landscapes. I’ve randomly ventured into trying out classical street photography, but haven’t, because it involves shooting people. These days not an easy task, in my opinion. Not completely comfortable with it yet. Anyways, I got myself a more or less pocketable camera to go with my Nikon DSLR. Sorry no Fuji, although I like them, but a Lumix LX100M2, as I’ve had Lumix before and I am well pleased with them. So your tips come in very handy at this point, are straightforward and make much sense. I’ll stick around your channel. Keep up the good narrative.

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for the great comment and I appreciate your feedback. I agree, street photography isn't always easy but a small camera like your Lumix is perfect because it's so discreet and non-threatening. Please don't give up - the more you do it, the easier (and better!) it gets :-)

[@checkmybadself]

Great video Brian, thanks for sharing as I missed the virtual show

[@StreetSnappers]

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

[@nimai0108]

Thanks for thr great 👍 tips 👍!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks for commenting - you’re welcome :-)

[@C.Radulescu]

I learned allot. Thank you!

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks very much :-)

[@slickhatter9812]

Many thanks to you sir : )

[@StreetSnappers]

You're very welcome - thanks for commenting :-)

[@onhold8151]

great speech and a great motivation video as im watching it on a train while im heading to a full day of beautiful street photography (hopefully) fingers crossed, wish me luck.. 🤓 //freddie

[@StreetSnappers]

Thanks again for the feedback - I hope your day's shooting went well :-)

[@onhold8151]

StreetSnappers it did, I’ve got a few good ones,, 😉

[@StreetSnappers]

@@onhold8151 Great - I'm always happy with just a few good keepers from a day's shooting :-)

[@najlacam]

Thank you sr

[@StreetSnappers]

My pleasure- thanks for tuning in :-)