Better gear won't make you a better street photographer. A clearer creative voice will. Here are four things I wish someone had told me when I was starting out — on gear, creativity, when to shoot, and why the labels don't matter.

Every year on May 1st, the National Mall transforms. This year I was there with my camera — and got one of my favorite shots of the year almost by accident. A hand, a raised finger, Marine One overhead. No context needed.

A collection of Washington DC street photography from the historic January 2024 Free Palestine rally.

Chasing the light through the labyrinth of Venice for the latest "Urban Textures" post. From the blur of mahogany motorboats to the quiet stoicism of a vaporetto commute, this city is a masterclass in candid motion. Check out the full gallery on the blog.

Explore the irony of planning a shoot at the No Kings rally only to find inspiration at the Blossom Kite Festival. A lesson in staying open to the unexpected in Washington DC street photography.

Improve your street photography by studying the masters. Read our review of Robert Frank, Alex Webb, and Ernst Haas to learn how to master composition, light, and storytelling.

Documenting the “No Kings” rally through Washington DC street photography. Explore how protest, symbolism, and urban energy come together in powerful, layered street images from the nation’s capital.

Explore the cinematic world of street photography at Grand Central Terminal. Tips on lighting, composition, and capturing the soul of New York City’s most iconic transit hub.

When a historic blizzard and biting cold turned the streets of Manhattan into an arctic tundra, the "street photography" didn't stop—it simply moved underground. Forced off the sidewalks by heavy snow, I spent the day documenting the labyrinthine world of the New York City Subway.

New York didn't give me the Lunar New Year I planned for, but it gave me a set of images that feel much more personal.

Street Photography in a Blizzard

I’ve always believed that the best way to understand a city is to walk its streets without a map. In the first post of my new series, Urban Textures, I took my camera to Bologna to capture the candid moments, dramatic light, and daily rhythm of Italian life.

Looking to improve your street photography? In this post, I share three outstanding YouTube channels—AskMOTT, Faizal Westcott, and Tatiana Hopper—that offer practical street photography techniques, creative insight, and artistic inspiration. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your visual voice, these creators provide real-world guidance to help you see better, shoot with intention, and grow your street photography skills.

Explore fishing vs. hunting in street photography, their differences, benefits, and how to know which approach fits your style on the street.

The benefits of traveling with just one camera for street photographers.

Stuck in the rain? Discover why the National Gallery of Art is the best spot for indoor street photography in Washington DC. Learn the best locations, camera settings, and tips for capturing candid moments.

Street Photography in Washington DC

Explaining street photography to people who don’t get it.

Refuse fascism protest in Washington DC