My brother and I took the Brooklyn bridge photo tour with Leanne and had an incredible experience! Leanne is very knowledgeable and personable- made for a fantastic 5 hours.
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I have provided walking photo tours and street photography workshops for hundreds of visitors to NYC and New Yorkers alike. These are some of the reviews.
Review by John, United Kingdom
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.
As I think back, I will become increasing appreciative of the time you spent taking me to the boxing club, the bar and the street photographer. This added a completly new dimension to my experience and added much depth to my awareness and experiences of the city. Thinking back, these were invaluable occasions and I find myself talking all the time about them. They have certainly become a focal point of my discussions with people. I love being able to say that I met local artists and saw things a typical tourist may not see. I would love to return some day and have you show me more.
You may be interested to know that The New York Times published an article on Thursday 8th Dec about Advent Calendars. The relevance is that they talk about the most expensive one being one produced by Tiffany which is based on the “Equals Pi” work of Basquiat. I was so pleased that you had introduced him to me and had taken me to see the art at his studio. I do not care about the Advent Calendar at $150,000 but I am so pleased to be able to say I was at the door and I saw the work on the wall. A big thing.
Thank you so much again, for everything. You really did make a difference to my skills, my perspective and my insights to the world of art.
December 2021
Although I believe her to be mainly a street photographer, she helped me get the iconic touristy photos. Get a history of NYC while shooting some photos at a slow pace. I would highly recommend using Leanne for any of her tours.
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This was my first attempt at this style of photography. . . but I learned much; set up your camera and then ignore it as you seek out opportunities. It’s all about people and place but wow, what a backdrop to explore this niche form of photography.
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Great experience
Learned a lot.
Would recommend it any time
Leanne did not disappoint. Not only did we get some great shots that we would have never found on our own but, we also learned some great new techniques that we can use going forward. I can’t recommend Leanne Staples’ tours enough, and I can’t wait to come back again and try a new area with Leanne.
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She helped me overcome my hesitation at taking candids of people on the street, and also to understand what makes street photography interesting and special. I'm going to be thinking about what I learned for many months to come.
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Leanne shared some invaluable tips with us that will undoubtedly help us improve our photography skills. I have no doubt that I'll be reaching out to her again when I return to NYC.
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All the iconic views you expect, plus some hidden gems that Leanne steers you to - it's a great tour from a true pro.
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She is a very generous and gifted communicator who made me feel immediately at ease shooting street photography. I came away feeling much more confident shooting from the hip and I will be taking another tour the next time I’m in NYC. Highly recommended!
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Leanne's workshops are perfect for anyone who wants a pro showing them in real time, new techniques, how to think about photography - all real time.
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We walked Hells Kitchen and she pointed out great features that I would've absolutely missed on my own. She has a good eye for detail and understands what you might want from a day on the streets with your camera.
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Leanne is a gifted teacher who engages comfortably and in a very New York way with you and the surroundings.
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Workshop was a great balance of taking tons of photos and causal discussion about street photography with a great group of people. It felt like a lot of "bang for your buck" in terms of everything you do/absorb in the space of an afternoon.
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We 3 had different cameras and camera experience ranging from semi-pro to novice. We all learned new ways to use our camera during an enjoyable and informative walk.
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Leanne was really helpful in giving me tips on improving my skills and teaching me some of hers! Was a great experience.
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I spent a few hours with Leanne in New York on a street photography workshop. It was an amazing experience! She is a wonderful instructor and really helped with expanding my horizons as to what constitutes street photography.
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I really loved the experience of this workshop! It was a push in the right direction for me toward becoming a more confident photographer.
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I have already participated in 2 group and 3 private workshops and always enjoyed them very much, really advancing my photographic skills.
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