Hey there,
Most street photography comes down to luck — you're in the right place, at the right time, with the right person walking through the frame. Except it doesn't, not for the photographers who consistently get the shot. This cheat sheet is what I run through in my head every time I'm out shooting, so I'm not just hoping for a good picture to happen.
It's the ten rules that get me from "a photo of a street" to a picture that actually tells a story. One subject, the right background, the light doing something interesting, the patience to wait a few extra seconds — all in one place, ready to print and keep with you.
From the first frame to the last, this is the system I use to stop chasing moments and start building the picture first, so the moment has somewhere to land.
Grab it, print it, and take it with you next time you're out.
Mark Kaye
Founder, Perfect Picture Academy
WHO IS MARK KAYE?
Mark is a recognised tour, portrait and street photographer, as well as the founder of the Perfect Picture Academy. His work has received recognition at the International Photography Awards receiving honourable mentions, official selections and a winning entry over recent years. Mark is also the creator of the SIMPLE system, designed to take all of the guesswork out of photography.
