Great Street Photography Tips by Faizal. I agree 100% with him that it is an art of observation and requires your full concentration. Some companions might be distracting, but I personally enjoy shooting with another photographer, as long as they don’t get in my way or space.

For me, the photography part is often secondary to the experience. For example, I love doing street photography with my wife. We get so little time together that I relish the opportunity to spend some creative time and explore the world with her.

@amandahartmanbester

Great tips. Usually flat out tired after a street photography session because I constantly have to use more than just my feet. Great tip on holding the camera and to constantly be ready for the shot. Agree with shooting with other people. Too many may be a distraction and become cumbersome, but in South Africa there are safety in numbers.

Also love the tip on it being “okay” to use the auto settings if it means you’ll get the shot. I still sometimes fumble through the manual settings, and only later discover (eg chimping or review) that I forgot about something simple, but then the moment is gone.

Oh, not really a tip shared in the video, but did notice that most of the street photographers featured uses less prominent cameras and lenses. Almost like they are trying to be unobtrusive. Very similar to the camera Saul Leiter walks around with in his documentary. (Maybe an echo of Danie’s mantra that it’s about the photographer, and not necessarily about the gear. )