See the streets differently, and photograph them with greater confidence in this creative, personal workshop from leading street photographer Mike Chudley.
Mike Chudley’s unique sense of composition and timing, and his ability to tell stories through spur-of-the-moment images with a subtle sense of humor have earned him a hugely dedicated following.
Across 20 short, sharp, inspirational chapters, Mike shares the lessons he’s learned from years of shooting, teaching, and refining his approach, including how to:
- Train your eye to spot visual triggers in everyday street scenes.
- Find strong composition instinctively, when there’s no time to think.
- Work with light, color and shadow to build more compelling frames.
- Photograph people ethically and confidently without losing authenticity.
- Build patience and creative focus when nothing seems to be happening.
- Edit and select your strongest images, developing a recognizable personal style.
- Stay motivated even when creative blocks hit.
This is Mike’s masterclass, revealing his key secrets and tips for the very first time.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. NOW IS THE TIME - Street photography isn’t new but there’s more to see than ever.
2. SEE FOR YOURSELF - We’re all unique, so no one shoots street photography like you.
3. THE BEST CAMERA - Pack only essentials and choose a camera you don’t want to put down.
4. AND YOU’RE OFF - Every image starts with a ‘trigger’. Discover yours to begin the game.
5. URBAN PLAYGROUND - The streets are paved with puzzles. Figure out how to fit the pieces together.
6. PEOPLE WATCH - Set your dos and don’ts – then step back while the drama unfolds.
7. EXPLORE EDGES - Seek out great photographs hiding among the in-between times and places.
8. CITY AS CHARACTER - Wherever you find yourself in the world, embrace what makes it distinctive.
9. BREAK THE RULES - Know the conventions of composition but be open to the unexpected.
10. FRESHEN UP - Test yourself by imposing limitations to keep your creative cogs turning.
11. SPARK STORIES - Ignite the viewer’s imagination, whether through clarity or confusion.
12. AUTHENTICITY WINS - Perfection is overrated. The photographs we want to look at again feel real.
13. MIX AND MATCH - Many of the strongest street photographs deploy repetition, contrast or both.
14. BE SELECTIVE - Editing is a whole art form in itself. Pick images that speak in your voice.
15. PRINT MEANS MORE - Digital has its uses but nothing beats holding photography in your hands.
16. SHARE WORK - When people see your photographs, they breathe new life into them.
17. BUILD COMMUNITY - To level up your photography, forge links with others, either online or IRL.
18. STILLS IN MOTION - Creating videos about the way you work makes you a better photographer.
19. SELF PUBLISH - Don’t wait around to get your images into zines and books. Do it yourself.
20. ARCHIVE LIFE - You are a street photographer. Your job is to chronicle history in the making.
