MY YEAR IN STREET PHOTOGRAPHY

2024 wasn’t my most creatively fertile year. That ebb and flow seems to be the nature of creativity—it comes and goes. I spent a lot of time reflecting on that cycle, reminding myself it would pass, though I couldn’t help but feel frustrated while stuck in it. Sometimes I think a creative rut signals that I’ve reached the end of a particular style or perspective. Maybe I’ve mined that vein dry, and it’s time to explore somewhere new. It’s an optimistic thought and one that feels true.

I didn’t travel as much in 2024, at least not to new places. There were no trips to Chicago or Toronto. Instead, I found myself treading familiar paths: London, Cambridge, Brighton. A bit of countryside and sea life helped break things up, but perhaps revisiting the same streets dulled the creative spark.

The big highlight of the year was launching my How I See It YouTube channel. Sharing my experiences shooting street photography and critiquing my prints has been a rewarding, if challenging, adventure—exactly the kind I enjoy. However, I suspect the effort of filming and editing might have taken some of my focus away from the act of photography itself. It’s something I’ll have to balance better. If you’re curious, you can check out the channel here and subscribe!

When reviewing my 2024 images, I noticed a less cohesive theme compared to past years. There’s more experimentation—beach and café scenes, an abstract long-exposure of a street. Maybe it’s a reflection of this transitional phase in my creative journey.

Gear-wise, I used the Leica M11 and the Fuji XT5. While the gear doesn’t define the work, I know some of you are curious. What matters to me is that these are cameras I love picking up and shooting with.

This shot is all about lines—horizontal, vertical, diagonal—and framing. Taken on Hungerford Bridge over the Thames, it captures a commuter stepping forward as train doors open behind him. The diagonal supports of the bridge create a striking structure that ties the image together.

Two taxis cross paths in London’s theatre district, their drivers momentarily locked in a nose-to-nose stare. This image is all about the framing, capturing that fleeting connection amidst the city’s chaos.

The essence of street photography. This image looks down onto the road running alongside the Thames, shot from the same bridge as *X-Man*. A low shutter speed turns cyclists’ lights into abstract trails, creating a dynamic, almost painterly effect.

Not London, not night—just a warm August day on England’s “best” beach. The colors and composition drew me in, and I’m glad the final image captures that feeling. It doesn’t always work out as you see it, but this one did.

Halloween in the city. Two women, faces painted, find a quiet spot away from Piccadilly’s chaos to snap a selfie. The ghostly shadows of passersby play on the old wall behind them, creating a layered, eerie atmosphere.

A coffee break turned creative opportunity. Taken inside a café during a photo walk, this black-and-white shot is all about curves, contrast, and abstraction. The light streaming in was irresistible, and I’m glad I didn’t put my camera away.

Here’s to digging new creative ground in 2025—thanks for joining me on the journey!

MY YEAR IN STREET PHOTOGRAPHY

GETTING BACK INTO IT

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