9 STREET
Shooting real life as it happens needs a distinctive approach and skill set: just keep it simple
Alistair Campbell
SHOOT LIKE A PRO
Five ways to learn from the best in the business
1 Be patient
A key skill to street photography is spotting a shot before it happens. Don’t be disappointed if you come home with nothing: it happens.
2 S
hoot for mono
Street and documentary photography lends itself extremely well to a black-and-white style. Learn to see without colour, and shoot it.
3 T
ell a story
Once you’ve nailed your technique down, it’s time to bring narrative into your shots. It’s not always possible, but where you can, do it.
4 D
on’t overthink it
Street photography is highly enjoyable, but you must free yourself from conventions. Shoot fast and worry less.