I recently found out that this month will mark my third year as a photographer so I wanted to take this time to talk about why I love street photography so much.

London is a melting pot of cultures. Everywhere you go there is something to witness, something to enjoy or even something to laugh at and with these emotions that one may feel when walking through the city come endless stories to tell.

I got into photography because I wanted to tell stories with my camera. At first I wanted to be the subject but then I realised that it was entirely possible for me to create a narrative without even having to be in front of the lens.

I started my photography journey on Regent Street with my main focus being the different people around me and the big, red buses belting it past me. I still love taking photos of the buses in London because of the pop of red they add to my shot wherever I find myself in the city. It also makes me feel like a kid again when I’m chasing one down the street to try and get a perfectly composed shot…

The westend became a good starting point for me whether I was taking photos casually or recording a POV for my YouTube as there were always so many interesting people standing around. I’ve spoken to tourists, monks and even ran into Bill Nye on this street. I still regret not taking his photo but we had a nice chat.

Bill if you’re seeing this, hit me up…

What I love about street photography is how you can make something that some people would see as mundane a work of art. You can go to the same area of London, stand in the exact same place you did the last time you were there and chances are, you’ll find something new to take a photo of.

Street photography is a way of expressing yourself through other people and tell their stories only as an observer. Some people never realise how interesting they truly are until you actually show them evidence and I think that street photography is a great way for a photographer to do just that in a candid environment.

If you’re just starting out with photography I would highly recommend going into the city or even around your local area, taking as many photos as you can andjust living in the moment.

Find your style, find what works for you and take those skills into whatever genres of photography your heart desires.