So many opportunities to find methods of framing a shot.

Yes, there are many different possible methods of both shooting and post production. I am a big fan of multiple exposures. It adds a layer of depth and is great for illustrating the New York City energy.

I often photograph an interesting building and then people happen to walk into the frame.

During the pandemic there were fewer people on the streets. It was a good opportunity to capture single people in the urban environment. That’s not always easy during other times.

Shooting film is lots of fun and it leaves creative possibilities wide open. The really cool thing about film is you have to wait to see what you captured! Here are 2 recent photos that I took with this crazy camera and film. The camera is a Sutton Panoramic Belair with a Hydrochrome lens, that’s water in the lens. And the film is Yodica Polaris 400. Photography should be fun!

Drive-by shooting

Street photography is always about the human element in its environment. It is very different than street portraits.

Positivity, New York City, January 2020

Sometimes we get lucky when out on a street photography workshop! It snowed and the sun came out and there were puddles and sun. Perfect for puddle reflections. Sometimes you just need to look down to find a good shot.

It Snowed on Wednesday, New York City, 17 December 2020

Yes, I shoot and hold workshops in all kinds of weather. Sometimes you can even feel the cold air just looking at a photo!

Cold Day, New York City, November 2019

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Silhouettes are also great for street photography.

Self-Portraits should not be confused with selfies. Reflections are a great method to capture creative self-portraits. This one was taken in Midtown while out shooting with a friend and Mona Lisa!

We don’t often get the opportunity to get cool snow photos in New York City! But when we do, we definitely take advantage of it. You need a fast shutter speed to capture snow. This photo was taken during a street photography workshop in Midtown Manhattan.

There’s always something to photograph. If you stop and look around you it’s often right there in front of your face. Raindrops are great to capture. If you shoot digital, you may have to use manual focus.

There’s so much street art around the city and on occasion I like to incorporate it into my street photography with what’s there is a good practice.

RIP George Floyd, New York City, 28 December 2020

Once upon a time, I wouldn't have thought to shoot into the sun. But I’ve been doing it for a number of years now. In can provide a nice diffused light in a photo. The problem is that it isn’t always obvious if a photo worked well at the time of shooting as it can lead to a temporary kind of ‘blindness’. This photo was taken during a recent street photography workshop.

Walking up Broadway, New York City, 10 February 2021

There are so many methods of shooting street photography. I always work with what’s available when we’re out shooting and I also take into consideration your interests. In this workshop we were experimenting with different kinds of framing. We always have fun taking interesting photos.

Sometimes if you take the time to slow down and observe, you can capture action.

One of my favorite things to detect and shoot is synchronicity. If you watch people on the streets, as I do frequently, you will see people in sync. It’s just one of many things that you can capture when shooting street photography.

This photo was taken during a street photography workshop in Hell’s Kitchen on 10 March 2020.