Seven MUST KNOW street photography TIPS from two pro photographers

In this video, Jeff Ascough takes you through seven MUST-KNOW tips which he and Sarah Ascough use as professionals shooting on the street and which have become part of their daily practice.

**VIDEO LINKS**

Which is the best street photography lens for you?

How to get closer to people to improve your street photography

**CHAPTERS**

00:00 Intro
00:21 Wear Good Shoes
01:12 One Camera and One Lens
03:04 Don't Chimp
05:58 Get Closer
07:20 Look With Your Eyes
08:23 Trust Your Instincts
09:47 Blend in

**STREET PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS 2023**

We are running a series of one-day workshops/experience days throughout the UK. If you would like to come along and spend a day with Jeff & Sarah on the streets of the UK's most iconic cities and resorts, then check out the link below.

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**SOCIAL LINKS**

[alfo]

What a brilliant channel!! Refreshing to find a photographer making YT videos rather that a YTuber making photgraphy content.

[jeffstephens]

I’m very fortunate to be living in Thailand and have to say the Thai people love being photographed. Instead of animosity I’m very often asked by someone to take their photo, and they are very natural in front of the lens. Add that to the streets of Bangkok it’s such a pleasure to be out and about. Nobody cares about your equipment either, I wander down alleyways well into the night carrying my Q2 with zero sense of threat

[photoman]

Olympus EM1-2 with 12mm - 40mm f2.8 Pro wonderful !

[m.singleton]

I'm new to photography and actually training my eye subconsciously...even watching tv....getting ideas. Endless possibilities ....thank you for your video 😊

[shuttersounds__jpg]

I agree with absolutely everything listed and said besides what you said about getting closer. I shoot with a 45mm and a 28mm for street photography but I've seen people get amazing street photos with tonnes of emotion and a tangible story with 85mm and even 105mm or 120mm primes. I think that aspect of street photography is truly subjective.

[PaulTakesPhotos]

I am a big fan of your channel and your first comment on shoes is spot on. Often forgotten and overlooked. Especially when 50 or above. I normally only take one lens with me

[Artz]

I struggle so much with 'geting closer'. Youre so right, it is all a mental thing. Still struggling with it but working on it! Thanks for the great advice!

[genecampanelli]

I wanted to take the opportunity to tell you how much I am enjoying and getting out of your video and photos. It has helped me soooo much. I came across your channel a few weeks ago, and I have been savoring every minute of it. There are folks out there with tips and advice, but they don't always have the work to back it up. Both of your portfolios are amazing!! I love your philosophy and approach to photography in general. And the production quality of the videos is first-class as well. I know how much work must go into this. Thanks to much for giving this to the community; so generous of you two. With gratitude, Gene

[GreySectoid]

Excellent points. As a beginner it's always helpful to hear some advice how to improve.

[WuWa.Shanghai]

Thank you, very practical approach, we will learn to apply the knowledge to the real shooting, thanks again! 🙏

[MBDronePhoto]

OMG... blast from the past. Ascough was my inspiration early on in my photography journey. Glad to see him back to Leica it seems.

[TommyNordpole]

Really useful and original tips! Thanks a lot!

[Lillalolmc]

Absolute greatness! The video, the work. I loved this.

[brianharris]

Great advice, been shooting street photography on film and digital for over 20 years, nice to someone stating as it really is !!!!

[matthydephotography]

Can't wait for the Oxford workshop! I feel like it's going to improve my wedding work ten fold.

[MrMinimajor]

Possibly the most interesting video ever. Thanks so much for sharing!

[fitou]

Great video and totally agree with all the points made in this video to help in street photography and a few points I try to adhere to, don't hang around when you have taken a photo of someone move on, look stupid if you take a photo that someone notices as if you don't know what you are doing they will just look at you as a fool as opposed to coming up and challenging you. I shoot wide using a high res camera that allows you to crop in in post etc etc etc I could go

[sdhute]

There is a lot of good advise in this video. Most of my favorite photos were discovered after I get done and look at the images hours later. I close the LCD also keeps to save battery and if I do need to peak I never erase anything on the spot.

[shantihealer]

This spoke to me much. For once a photographer with real talent is talking to me and demonstrating what the art is really about. Many thanks!

[bigwar]

Such an outstanding video! Amazing advice, one of the best street photography videos out there!