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Bushwick is home to one of the largest collections of street art in New York City. I do private tours and workshops to Bushwick and other neighborhoods in Brooklyn.
I realize that many people wonder what they might expect when taking a workshop or tour with me. You only need to have a look through some of the reviews on my site and TripAdvisor to get a good idea. Below is an excerpt for a previous review.
I really do need to say a big thank you for taking me on board and guiding me through the streets of New York. I have started to look at the photos and I am reflecting on the time I spent with you. As I reflect, I realise that what you have to offer is invaluable and goes well beyond simply identifying possible photo opportunities. New York was really my first attempt at Street Photography and you taught me so much. I know I was probably more focused on the buildings than the people but I did take in everything you said and I did learn a lot. I came home much wiser and a much better photographer for what you taught me. In the days after the workshop, I found myself using what you had taught me and more importantly looking at what was in front of me with a completely new perspective. I came home a much better photographer and for that I will always be grateful.
Every neighborhood presents possibilities for different kinds of street photography. I offer private street photography workshops in Coney Island, Brooklyn all year round.
So street photography is always candid. But sometimes I take a few street portraits. This man just jumped in front of my camera and starting posing for it. He even did his take on Rodin’s The Thinker! This was taken during a recent street photography workshop in Chinatown. To say the least, it was fun!
Take my picture, New York City, 28 October 2020
It’s becoming less frequent that you can see and capture people reading a newspaper in public. Bonus is that I also got eye contact as well. This was taken during a street photography workshop in Chinatown.
Shooting street photography in the rain is fabulous. Yes, you do need to protect your equipment. But I haven’t encountered a problem yet. Upcoming will be a series of some of my favorite street photos in the rain.
August Rain, New York City, August 2011
Since the pandemic there have been fewer people on the streets, It is an opportunity to capture photos that wouldn’t have been possible before.
This man all by himself looking as if in his own world was taken during a street photography workshop that I held in September 2020. I am still holding a few workshops with masks required and social distancing.
East 42nd Street, New York City, September 2020
Summer Rain on Seventh Ave
Summer Rain on Seventh Ave, New York City, August 2011
Coney Island has a long history of been great for street photography. This photo was taken during a private street photography workshop there.
Brighton Beach is a favorite neighborhood for street photography. I do private street photography workshops there all year round
There are many ways to shoot street photography. One of them is to shoot from the hip. It’s lots of fun and we practice it during my workshops.
I often stand at a busy intersection and photograph people in the crosswalk. In this photo that what’s the workshop was doing.
A crowd of people becomes more interesting when one person stands out. This photo was taken during a workshop in Midtown Manhattan. A real favorite neighborhood for photography.
Williamsburg is a wonderful neighborhood to check out. I do private workshops there. I love the old signs on the businesses that can still be found
I’ve been providing private and group workshops around the city and there are so many photographic opportunities! We absolutely wear face masks and practice social distancing!
Outdoor Dining, East Village, 28 December 2019
We had a wonderful time shooting during the Soho Street Photography Workshop a few days ago. While there are certainly fewer people on the streets during a weekday, in the winter and during the pandemic, there are many opportunities to capture street photos.
Mask Down, New York City, 10 February 2021
There are so many things to shoot on the streets of New York City! Puddle reflections are just one of them. IN my street photography workshops we take advantage of everything that we find.
AND we practice social distancing and always wear a face mask. Check out my upcoming workshops. Here’s a photo taken during a workshop.
