STREET PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS - and how they can help improve your skills as a street photographer

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Brian Lloyd Duckett | Street Photography

Күн бұрын

We should all be doing street photography projects and, in this video, I look at what projects are, why we should do them, how we do them and then how we share them.
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@stegra 3 жыл бұрын

One way of getting into this mindset is to post mini projects on Instagram with each row of three images relating to each other in some way. If i have have two photos already that go together, then i will be out looking for a third one to complete the set before posting any of them.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Nice idea, Stephanie - it's great to hear how others do these things :-)

@LASHMAR 3 жыл бұрын

love that. so simple but at the same time anything but

@JR-xn4gl 3 жыл бұрын

In exploring KZfaq’s photography offerings, I came upon your channel. It is one of the most inspiring, most informative and most useful sites I have come across. Going through your “portfolio” of past episodes keeps providing me with bits of guidance that help me in my photographic efforts and I look forward eagerly for your next postings. Thank you.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

That's really kind - thanks JR and good luck with your street photography :-)

@NanseySinclaire-ie9tl 22 күн бұрын

I've had the good fortune of discovering your channel on you tube as someone who's new to street photography and eager to learn. I truly appreciate your obvious expertise, your welcoming energy and your teachings. Thank you. I've been listening to a number of your videos over the past few days and am very grateful to have discovered you. Thank you again.

@elizabethwilfong2260 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Street photography is a phobia for me. Now after watching several of your videos, I am going out and getting into it.

@StreetSnappers 2 жыл бұрын

Great - good luck with it!

@justanotheratmosphere1376 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I already lost fun of street because of Instagram. Now I don’t focus on insta, I will focus on project and Prints

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Great - good luck with your street photography :-)

@shyamalganguly3598 Жыл бұрын

In comparison to even little known street shooters I'm just scratching the surface of what it means to somewhat better of my own photography and it's overall view has been created for my likings to photography in general which has developed, as far as my photography is concerned, through extensive acquiring of whatever came ready at my hand like many wonderful books about from how to take pictures of impact to technicalities and pits and falls those worsen pictures and obviously the many people who are well known in photographing portraits, landscape, architecture, travel, sports, wildlife, and life on streets, generously, like you, gave the know how of their experiences through videos and they enriched me in every way not to say about even the person I'm today and my pictures, I believe, are the reflections of my person! I've learnt that what it takes to make a single successful picture and how much time it requires to get it exact finally in a print! Don't you see this successful single picture as a project for the photographer?! I'm not saying that this photographer made a fortune from a single photograph because this is what he did for all his landscape shots; imagine the dedication and toil and time he spends with undivided interest to what he is known for! I'm overwhelmed by your work on streets and your advice is so great and I'm looking forward to more from you in this regard! But I'm still not confined to only streets but I can say I'm most attracted to streets and then obviously the more fleetingly challenging wildlife and sports but the these are hindered the many ways I encountered in the days when I just started my first hearing of shutter fall, maybe many are replaced by new ones, but they are the stumbling blocks for my progress and it's a subject of real discussion but then again you have the undivided passion to take pictures and it's really seated inside your making photographs that couldn't be altered by any means; I really breathe it; I literally wear camera, a good one and an improved one, a better one which I can afford at a point of time to suit my needs!

@kcajay Ай бұрын

Big Thanks for your kindness words about Street photography love ❤️

@webvideofan 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your style of delivery. Speaking of style, I can tell you enjoy timepieces as well. Photography and watches, two of my passions.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I love my watches though I tend to avoid the big brands ;-)

@craigmeyer5291 7 ай бұрын

My most recent approach to Street Photography as well as Travel Documentation has been to create a photo essay to show the best of the day(s) observations of events, places people and things. It gives me a chance to interpose some titles, brief comments and connect the images to the theme of the shoot. After a recess due to health, I'm going back to the street just in time for our Nevada rainy and snowy winter.

15 күн бұрын

i appreciate your videos on photography, you are an encyclopedia of knowledge to any new photographer. understanding failure is over 90% of photography put in to perspective to never give up and do what you can to get your photos out there. I save videos like these for reference of what not to lose track of. thank you for giving these artists a tutorial on increasing the chances of success. You are well respected for what you bring to us amatuers and pros alike.

@robertleeimages 2 жыл бұрын

Tried my first night street photography literally last night and had 2 themes(projects) in mind before even heading out, an Elvis exhibition has just started in my town and every shop has something Elvis themed in the window and there's heaps of restaurants and bars on the strip. The other was to then head to the club precinct, that made for some interesting sights and of course cafe's and little eateries packing up as the clubs open became a theme too

@redyul 3 жыл бұрын

Great great great. Simple, effective, informative, inspiring and to the point , putting street photography to centre of the message unlike other channels where the narcissistic ego of the photographer is predominant. Thanks.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

That’s very kind feedback. Thank you :-)

@Sean-Smith-Photos Жыл бұрын

Ordered your 52 assignments street photography book yesterday and then this video showed up in my KZfaq feed. Enjoyed the video and looking forward to going through the book.

@titofly00 3 жыл бұрын

Hearing you talk about getting my work taken serious is inspiring. I've watched this video twice now and I'm taking notes to start sketching my first project. I've been shooting streets for around 3-4 years but only for the fun of it and now I want to make a piece of work worthy of a coffee shop wall, as a first goal, so everyone can enjoy it or cirtique it or whatever. thank you for the great content. greetings from mexico.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Tito, that's really good to hear and I wish you well with your project. Please take your time, do lots of planning and don't rush it. Best of luck and greetings from London!

@maurosampaio6238 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for helping me decide how to continue projects related to street photography. Hugs from Brazil.

@Misiek2135 3 жыл бұрын

I came across this channel by simply going through youtube videos about photography, street photography, tips, tricks, etc etc, i watch your videos with great interest, there's so much information you give out to people for free, that's amazing! Listening to you talking about art of photography with such an ease and passion is some kind of hearthwarming and it makes me want to just go out and start shooting pictures! I've been interested in photography for a loong time, finally after many years i've finally managed to buy myself a proper camera. During this summer i'll spend countless hours out there in the streets to capture those precious moments of peoples lives. Thank you so much for your work, and keep it up! Best wishes!

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Michal, for such lovely feedback. Good luck with your street photography - it's a great journey!

@pillarsofcreationuk 2 жыл бұрын

Good day, Brian. This is an absolutely fantastic video and your channel is a great resource. Thank you!

@StreetSnappers 2 жыл бұрын

That's so kind - thank you! :-)

@leversandpulleys 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I can really see how transformative this approach has to be. Feeling so enthusiastic and grateful.

@madeleinepennock8956 Жыл бұрын

Useful advice, thank you!

@lindabacaphotography 3 жыл бұрын

I always talk about start "projects" but don't. Thank you for this nudge and i can't wait to see some of my street images in print.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

We all need a nudge sometimes Linda - I hope this one works for you!

@rcchronicles25 2 жыл бұрын

Your advice is brilliant, thank you

@thegayestshit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian, great encouragement and inspiration.

@Airsoft.Mechanic_GR 3 жыл бұрын

Brian, thanks for all these helpful advice. it's very true that this channel is 100% street and nothing else. I'm waiting the next one soon, greetings from Greece!

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Sakis - and greetings to you from London!

@howtosober Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Your content is immensely insightful.

@markpowell9008 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Brian - very thought provoking

@ericprouzet3851 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. You gave me a lot to think about!

@karinjohnstone6690 Жыл бұрын

This was fantastic. Thanks so much StreetSnappers

@LadStrayer 2 жыл бұрын

Your Channel is very well done. I worked as a professional photographer for 40 years until I retired this last year. I've enjoyed street photography and nature photography for years so now I have more time for my passions. You've been a good source of inspiration. I taught adult photography for 15 years and a big part of my program was having students do projects so I stand by what you preach. I'll continue to follow.

@TheLuis1960 3 жыл бұрын

Great lesson! After 5 years on rthe streets I need to focus on a big project. Thanks Brian

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luis! I look forward to hearing about your project ;-)

@alexcampbell944 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos, helping me out no end. Please keep making

@alexmcmurtrieSits 10 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you.

@wallove67 9 ай бұрын

Once again, I find your content to be informative and rejuvenating. Thank you for the inspiration.

@AustenGoldsmithPhotography Жыл бұрын

This is a brilliant video and just what I needed to see right now Thanks

@artisfine 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Brian. So true. I follow your advice. Sounds logic. 👍

@kipmay5101 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. Great wisdom. Just what I needed. Embarking on my next project.

@grahamcordery9117 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel thanks so much !

@StreetSnappers 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Graham - thanks for tuning in :-)

@MouhcineAlMansouri Жыл бұрын

Thks for your advices 👍👍

@davehood1821 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@Maine_Focus 10 ай бұрын

One added bonus to projects I found is that it gets you actively looking. One could even say actively seeing. I watched this video about a year ago when I was brand new to street photography and noticed when I started looking for something in particular I started to see other images that I would have normally missed by being overwhelmed with possibilities. I’m still new to street photography but find your input extremely helpful and valuable. Thank you.

@wildurbex8124 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I am thinking for sometime now and it is good to hear it. Thank you ! Great Talk !

@patbarbour2460 Жыл бұрын

I came to one of your workshops a few weeks ago and just got round to watching this video. I found the video excellent and inspiring. Thanks.

@arcanics1971 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This has given me a lot to think about and I think this will certainly help me to put some much needed structure in what I am doing.

@alessiorosa92 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, Brian. I am Italian and I am an amateur street photographer. I really love your work: your images are able to tell me stories and they are very inspiring. I will try to find out some ideas for making projects. Thanks again Brian.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Cia Alessio e grazie per i complimenti ! I hope you find some good project ideas and wish you the best of luck!

@ashmahmood7293 2 жыл бұрын

than you for your videos - someone who I genuine and not just making obvious plugs - really enjoying

@sherrydavis6293 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, it has inspired me to now think about doing a project of my own.

@Rob-es9qc 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of wise and helpful advice. Thank you!

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Rob, thanks for the feedback :-)

@e.d.s.1644 Жыл бұрын

very inspirational

@marcleblond9733 6 ай бұрын

Really like your approach of project mindset, great advices, thanks so much Brian👍🙏

@david_keating 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for some great advice Brian. 👍

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, David - thanks for your support :-)

@nicolasarcher 3 жыл бұрын

It is greatly fascinating going through old images and find gems that grow to beautiful projects! I found some old light-painting shots from ten years ago and that restarted a huge “machine” in me. Im almost done with a new project book now! Its wonderful to see that im not the only one with this experience ☺️

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, Niko. Good luck with your projects :-)

@mbhambleton 3 жыл бұрын

Those ideas for projects and publishing are just what I needed, thank you.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Great - best of luck Martin. As my old boss used to say, JBDI !!

@peterjoseph3839 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian! Inspiring and useful - as always!

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the feedback, Peter :-)

@michaelgriffin1179 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely the best channel for street photography I’ve come across!! I’m new to photography and your suggestions and ideas has help me with my composition. I can’t thank you enough for all that you do in this community. I could only imagine taking one of your in person classes. I’m in America, so if you ever have a class here, I’ll be there!! Thank you again and keep them coming

@jmitchell2448 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Brian. Follows on/reinforces nicely from the workshop in London a couple of weeks ago and projects is definitely the direction I'm now going to go. Thank you again.

@Hendrix312002 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always so helpful and informative. Thank you.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Robert :-)

@Jack-qn6vy 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this video a while back and it has really turned out be be quite helpful. I find myself hitting the streets with more “intention” and therefore spotting possible photos that are part of my larger projects in process. It makes me no less spontaneous when surprises come, but it makes my projects feel more real and gives me a better eye. So thank you and keep going!

@paulmclinden2859 2 жыл бұрын

Well done you. From the heart.

@StreetSnappers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, Paul!

@rolfhaselhorst7461 Жыл бұрын

Excellent.

@ACPCgamesShow 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your advices. The passion and wisdom it emanetes from you when talking about street photography just motivates me more. Salut!

@jarit_1495 3 жыл бұрын

Great and very inspiring video. Thank you.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Jari, thanks for the feedback :-)

@masonjamal1 10 ай бұрын

I truly enjoyed this video, and it is an aspiration for a project that I am getting off the ground now. Thank you for the inspiration, and added confidence to see this through.

@beatescheffler139 2 жыл бұрын

I am very happy that I found your channel😁 Every video is so helpful and makes me a little bit stronger in my ambition for street photographie! Thank you so much!!!

@wirec4162 3 жыл бұрын

I discovered this channel yesterday and wow! such high quality tips! Thank you Brian!

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure - thanks very much for your feedback :-)

@Mukalazi 3 жыл бұрын

Insightful. Thanks Brian

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Patrick :-)

@jackchappell9188 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Brian! Enjoyed the first project video and this one deepened my understanding. Thank you!

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Jack - thanks very much for the feedback :-)

@Enrique-the-photographer 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful, thank you.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Enrique, thanks for watching!

@jonathandavy2034 3 жыл бұрын

Another really useful video Brian. Many thanks for making and sharing them. You have left me thinking and hopefully acting on this project thing!

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan - I hope you'll get stuck into some projects :-)

@daveshortland 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks Brian. Really made the importance of projects finally click for me

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, David, thank you :-)

@autistechlens8691 3 жыл бұрын

Another cracking video 👏🏻Love how concise and methodical you explain this for viewers. Great to see this update 👍🏻

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Top man - thank you!

@Yodayameart 3 жыл бұрын

just recently got the hang of projects. I'm an art student at University, and we always have to do projects; I just never realized to actually use my learned knowledge for my personal stuff. I have one project called "Making lines for..." and it's fun hah; and I just finished a very small project for university, which turned out so much better than all the work I did in the past. So I 100% agree; projects are underrated and I want to do more of them in the future!

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Projects are all part of the learning process for students but unfortunately many leave them behind when they leave university ;-)

@coachschmiede 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice. Once I started to watch your video I quickly understood the huge value of projects (as a missing link in my work). Thank you for this inspiring contribution.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks great to hear, Harald - I hope you can make projects work for you :-)

@stevenbudd3725 Жыл бұрын

I discovered projects last year and have found the concept invaluable. Excellent episode Brian - it's expanded my awareness in many useful ways.

@Korsaro1 Жыл бұрын

Than you too…for your videos

@michaelofmelrose 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks this was insightful.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael - glad it was useful :-)

@janetb9990 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Brian. Inspiring and motivational. I'll be adopting this approach going forward.......

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the feedback, Janet :-)

@bryangideon5822 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Brian it really helps to focus on my street photography

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bryan - hope you get stuck into some projects!

@johnpaulo1949 2 жыл бұрын

Would love a vid on “getting you’re images out there”. Love the talks!

@CatMilton1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I had watched your 1st video on this subject and re-visited this one with some curiosity, not least because your first video had sparked / inspired some considerable thought on my behalf... You added a clear and very insightful tip in this one (re publishing your work, either one by one or collectively) and I found that invaluable - and brilliantly timed, as I'm currently locked down (outside UK) but busily planning various projects. You've potentially saved me from a grave error in execution, thank you again.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cat - that's great to hear. Best of luck with your projects - this is a great time to plan and fill in the gaps.

@tamarriabukha 2 жыл бұрын

I am a beginner and hobbyist photographer. This video was very useful for me. Thank you

@user-rb5cy3gs2w 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much. you inspire me to come back to the project that I started some time ago and did not finish.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Good luck with your street photography :-)

@richardlock5284 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video thank you Brian. I am considering 5 projects for either my ARPS or FRPS panel and this has given me so much food for thought.

@andrewlunn 3 жыл бұрын

Very good Brian and I like your approach to projects and how you share your thoughts around them.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, Andrew - glad it hit the spot :-)

@georgeelizalde2035 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks George!

@Korsaro1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@fatiherkoc8676 2 жыл бұрын

Sir, all your videos are really helpful and very pleasing. I enjoy it very much, while lerning as well… Thank you for your effort… God bless you…

@JimRandolph 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Jim - thanks for watching :-)

@dave11a82 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video! Very much appreciated. Relatively new to street photograph, however something to keep in mind when you are out there.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, David, and good luck on your street photography Journey :-)

@outtathyme5679 3 жыл бұрын

Great inspiration

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@darrjngatward208 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian you are an inspiration to me i enjoy street photography so much and really can't wait to get back to london where i left of before covid.Projects are going to be at the top of my list to help me improve and focus on my work so this show could not be better timing.Looking forward to your future shows.Thanks again.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Darrjn - and good luck with starting some projects :-)

@sparrowuganda 3 жыл бұрын

That was usefull for me thanks

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Great - thanks for the feedback :-)

@mrcodhead67 Жыл бұрын

As an accidental street photographer (ie I one day found an increasing ratio of my photos are in this sub-genre), I have already set myself several projects (In/Out; Doors To Nowhere; People Outside Pubs) and find it a useful way to keep busy out there, to keep on snapping, and to summon-up new-to-me ideas. Happy accidents are a bonus and a blessing.

@franciscoalferez7440 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, congratulations. I discovered street photography projects a time ago, when the channel started, and it has been a game changer. I would love to see more street projects content.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for the feedback, Francisco :-) I will try to do another video on projects soon.

@chrishumphreys2554 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another interesting video Brian. You’re spot on about projects. I found when I first got into street photography I was fuelled by the novelty alone. But after a while it can start to feel directionless. I did what you suggest in this video and went through my work to find themes that had emerged subconsciously. By separating them out into ‘projects’ I achieved two things - I felt a sense of achievement in the body of work I’d shot so far and I gave myself specific themes to build on in the future. It was a real turning point in my approach and I think it improved my photography, or certainly my approach to it.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for the feedback, Chris. Did you spot your zine in the video?!

@shahabrevol 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@reopercegayle8108 2 жыл бұрын

Inspiring...

@morrisbagnall2690 3 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed for the Manchester Workshop in May. Another inspiring video Brian.

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Morris! It looks like we'll be fine for Manchester - here's hoping . . . !

@chucksavage3712 3 жыл бұрын

Inspiring stuff!

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

@artisfine 3 жыл бұрын

Got your book " 52 assignments " today. So many Tips... great love it ❤👍. Dirk, Stuttgart

@johnneish3103 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Brian, thank you very much for sharing. This has given me a lot to think about with regards to my own photography and how straightforward it could be to elevate. I also think this approach could be worked successfully with almost any genre of photography, not necessarily just specific to street 👍

@StreetSnappers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. Yes, I agree and I think projects are good discipline for all photographers.