10 ways to elevate your street photography 

The part on finding something interesting is so important in more ways than one. If I can justify why I want to take a particular photo I feel more confident about taking the shot. In this situation, if someone asks me why I am pointing a camera at them, I can quickly explain myself verbally and visually with a clear explanation.

I like the idea of having a camera in my pocket. So, now I'm off to buy more gear. LOL

When I shoot street, I mainly use a Pentax MX or ME, if I want aperture priority. Equipped either with a 28mm lens or a 100mm. What I like about the latter is the possibility to isolate objects or people in the frame from their background due to the shallow depth of field when shooting at f 5.6 or below. I have even used 200 or 300mm lenses, but that is a completely different approach. Interesting, indeed, but utterly different. Thanks very much for your tips... 🙂

Amazing set of true photography wisdom. I'm so blown off by your humble knowledge, Mr Brian. I'll definitely come visit this place more often!

I have watched this at least half a dozen times Brian and I still get something else from it. Thanks!

Probably the best advice and video of all.!!

Great set of "rules" and approaches. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much for your advice, your teachings. Congratulations !!

Thank a million for such great tips Brian! I've really enjoyed this video and although I already apply many of the techniques you mention, I found it very useful :-)

Great stuff, thank you for the info. Food for thought as always.

Brian. Every video you upload is a pleasure to watch. If I get to London I would love to do a workshop with you. Keep doing what you are doing. Thanks Gerry

Thanks very much for sharing Brian.

Thanks for sharing these techniques

Thank you, Brian!

Very enjoyable and informative. I run a street gp and we're, during lockdown, following your book: 52 Assignments. Thank you!

Just got the 52. I have GR3 always with me.

Hi Brian, lovely documentary! I was in the library last week and got your 52 assignments book in Dublin but only realised it was yourself from the documentaries on RU-vid.I like your informative and relaxed style.I use a Rolleiflex camera and Fujifilm plus a Bolex for cine film. I took a picture today and the people I snapped were not pleased with me being there! They all looked so colourful.

Wonderful and very fruitful talk by Brian every street photographer should listen carefully. Thanks dear Brian !

As a street enthusiast I’m always learning so happy to sub your channel. I shoot the x100f stunning wee beast I shoot street sports and landscapes with this thing I just love it. The vast majority of images on my channel come from the X100 series📷📷📷

Reality bites! Thank you. Just what I needed.

Thank you. Very useful tips.

Great video, I agree with pretty much everything said here. I think that depending on the situation eye contact and a connection can lead you to better follow-up photos. I have had moments where I find a scene that I like, old fishermen for example, and then I’ve spent two hours with them photographing them work. I also think that less gear is more, and tend to take 2 lenses and sometimes 3 with me. But, whenever you have more than one lens with you, it always seems like you have the “wrong” one on the camera.

I use a 8.1 megapixel Ricoh gr digital camera from 2006. 5.9mm f2. 4 lens. A really tiny camera with an incredible fixed 28mm equivalent lens. I shoot in black and white all the time.

The thing that has slowed me down, made me think and focus (no pun) more on what I am taking a picture of, is going over to film. 35mm specifically for me on a Canon 1V. This gives me some "modern" ways I am used to using my R and R6 but still slows me down a lot. Also knowing I only have 24 to 36 shots in the camera is really sharpening my concentration on the subject. Great fun learning and thank you for the tips.

Great information concisely delivered. enjoyed

The best photo you had in this video was the nun with a smoke.. The light was perfect..

I grew up with Leica RF cameras in the house, and I followed my Dad in that direction when I grew up. But when we went digital I ended up with a Canon APSC camera that I use with a 24mm pancake lens. Its a surprisingly compact set up and it means I have only one camera - I just change lenses when I am doing other forms of photography.

Hi Brian, Another great video. Couldn’t agree with you more on photo clubs. I belong to one, I don’t enter many competitions due to the reasons you mentioned. Fine by me because I take photos for me not to win competitions. 😀

Great video!

Thank you!

Starting projects is a great suggestion. You can photograph everything when you are on the streets, but that excess of choice can paralyze those who are looking to do street photography. I didn't realize until now that I am often paralyzed by choice. I'll definitely be starting up projects!

Brilliant presentation.

For a street photography camera. I use the Fuji X100 and Leica 109. In film, I use the Rollei 35 with its 40mm lens and the Leica IIIf with the Elmar 50mm lens. In street photography I never use a large camera, and never use TLR, they are too large and odd looking nowadays for street photography.

Would love a link to the photo book, as it is even more affordable than the excellent range of small photo books I currently make. Since I combine photos in my books from both the phone and the camera , I transfer all the images to the phone and edit in Snapseed . It creates an easy workflow and you will be amazed at how attractive those final images look. Most of my photos end up in monochrome, although , a few get left in colour . It is always subjective decision . I also have the camera set up to view and shoot in black and white with a turn of the dial . I also favour P option , as it allows for all the adjustments I need at a turn of a wheel . I agree with keeping your kit small . I can remember the days of carrying heavy bags and now I carry just a Billingham Digital and that is big enough for one body and a couple of small lenses . You have put together a very interesting video and I enjoyed watching it very much. Some of my most interesting images have come from coffee shops . If I shared them with you I am sure you would not consider them boring ha ha. It is always about telling a story and drawing the viewer in to share that golden moment . Needless to say, the hit rate , least on my standards , results in many deleted images that do make the cut. Thank you for sharing .

Great video master kinobe, please could you post link to the “zine” you refer to? Id like to do that but need more info

Thank you! I bought your book 👍🏻

Brilliant video. Very well done ! New IG follower.

Can you share some details where do you get this deal for printing a zine so cheap ?

Well..,I am certainly by your age, and listening is as if it is me talking. That it is the voice of the experience endeed, thing that you only adquire with the age and passion for the photography. Salutations from the chilean Patagonia ( sorry my bad english...)

Wonderful video :)

Inspiring,

Wish I'd seen this video some time ago.

X100W might finally come with the manual focus scale. Normal one, not Leica Q's infinity and two meters just next to it :) I took X100V to my eye in the store and in regular view focus scale was too small for me in VF. How could you zone focus between close, middle and far distances with X100V? I can't find any info about it. I mean, instant zone focus with 35mm lens, not fixed focus of 28mm and wider.

Great information 😁📸👍

Sir, where do you get you zine printed so cheap?

where do you get your 1.50lb zines from? thats incredible pricing! really like your street work to.

I would love to know where you get your zine printed? I'm looking to make my own.

Hi. Can I ask... You mentioned a zine at £1.50 to print. Who does that. Can't find anything under £15!! Thanks and great to watch.

1. Ladder. 2. Crane. 3. scissor lift. 4. Hot air balloon. 5. hang glider. 6. Platform shoes. 7 Jet pack. 8. Saturn five rocket. 9. pogo stick. 10. stilts.......

The camera settings are different on every camera. Be knows that

I understand that as a professional Fuji ambassador you have to promote Fuji cameras. I’m a Fuji lover too (X-T3 plus many lenses) but the camera I always have on me is my iPhone 11 max. It has 3 lenses built in, is easy to adjust brightness and focus, is light and fits in a shirt pocket. Thanks very much for the tips, some of these are usable in other photo genres too.

Have you compared the Leica Q2 to the Fuji ?

Love the XF 10. I paid 300 euros for a new one.

Nice photos. It's a shame that Fuji is so bad in low light. I had the X100V and I had to sell it.

Hahahaha lmfao fork in the road

Don't look people in their eyes when taking a photo.

A series = project

A large majority of photos from the past by famous street photographers do not fit your definition of “interesting”. They’re only viewed as interesting today because of nostalgia. What you’re talking about are photos that show how clever the photographer is. Some find that interesting, some don’t.

Great video!