Earlier this month, on the 4th June, over half a million people from around Poland took to the streets of Warsaw to march in support of democracy. The concept of democracy itself hangs on a shaky peg here in Poland… Read More »4th June: From Democracy to Lex Tusk
As the 2 rolls of film just developed, hang on a clothes hanger, dripping over the bath, I take quick, rushed pictures of 3 frames at a time on my phone. Once finished, I close the door, turn off the… Read More »Finding The Keeper
I grew up in a protestant, Church of Scotland household, with a relaxed, tea-and-cake experience of religion, and as such, the antiquated, solemn, and deathly serious practices of the Catholic faith of some of my friends would leave me bemused.… Read More »A Corpus Christi
Dedicate yourself for long enough to making any form of art, be it the written word, music, or photography, and through commitment, enthusiasm, and experience, the work will undoubtedly improve. With any luck, there will be fewer oversights and blunders.… Read More »Learning Lessons From My Mistakes. Part 1
Speak to anyone about street photography outside that particular niche and inevitably someone will ask, is it legal? It may come right out of the gate, or it may follow a line of enquiry from whether permission is needed, through… Read More »Is Street Photography Legal?
It has been 16 long years since I first watched War Photographer, Christian Frei’s magnificent ride-along portrait of James Nachtwey. As with any truly great documentary, it taught me much, inspired me, and left a mark that I continue to… Read More »5 Street Photographer Documentaries
As a street photographer, one is on the constant, unrelenting lookout for interesting, unpredictable moments that may happen in front of the lens. Nevertheless, when there is a lull in the day’s action, fill it with a less kinetic subject:… Read More »Making Street Photography Self-Portraits
Street photography can be a fickle pursuit. Some days on the street are so natural as to suggest the photographer was literally born to do nothing but make photographs. On other days it can bury a feeling of inadequacy so… Read More »The Street Photography Bleep test
Almost every morning since I can remember, I wake early, climb atop my stationary exercise bike, and spend an hour cycling. It is important to stay fit for street photography, and I do have a tendency to comfort eat! I… Read More »5 Street Photography Adjacent Films
Choosing a first camera for street photography is a choice made all the more difficult by the many options found now on the virtual high street. Which system to choose? What brands to consider? Which model? The choice has to… Read More »Choosing a Camera for Street Photography