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I frequently get asked if I run group events, but I haven’t done so in a while, as things have been super busy for me with my professional work.

However, I’m back and have some group street photo walks in London lined up — small groups (6 people max), popular locations around central London and east London, plus some of my favourite lesser-known spots, over the next coming months.

These street photography events are aimed at beginners, amateur enthusiasts, London visitors, or anyone who wants to explore the city through a camera or phone, shoot street photography in a group, and/or pick my brains and get some in person tips and feedback along the way.

1-2-1 walks and workshops are also available, if you prefer your own private events. Choose your own date, time and location to suit.

📍 London locations (Central and Shoreditch)
📅 September + October dates now live
🎟️ Use code: Code: EARLYBIRD10 for 10% off group events!

(more dates to be added soon for November & December)

Book your space on an upcoming street photo walk here:
LONDON PHOTO WALK EVENTS

Some snapshots from another recent private London photo tour for guests visiting from Malaysia.

To enquire about booking your own private London photography tour or workshop with me, drop us an email for more info and cost. Choose your preferred date, hours and photography interests and I will put together an affordable, personalised schedule for you!

Some snapshots from a private London photo tour yesterday. For a guest visiting from Pennsylvania, USA.

To enquire about booking your own London photography tour, drop me an email for more info and cost. Choose your preferred date, hours and photography interests and I will put together a personalised schedule for you!







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Seen in... Kensal Green, London



Cowboys n' Crutches in the Wild West.. well West London. I caught this gentlemen waiting for a bus in Kensal Green. I guess he had to use another means of transport other than his trusty horse today. His sandals probably a substitute for his usual cowboy boots, while on the mend from his injury.

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Part of my Seen In...London Series, an ongoing photography project - snapping my visions of London and the people who live in it one click at a time!

A few images from the latest OOH Advertising campaign I photographed over London this week, featuring Everlast & boxer Conor Benn, activating around his fight this weekend with Chris Eubank Jr in Tottenham.

Campaign photo: Tom Cockram

If you’re visiting London for the first time, day trip sightseeing, or travelling solo and need a local London (street) photographer to guide you around to get some shots, be your personal photographer for an afternoon, or capture new photos for your personal blog or Instagram account, you’re in luck! This month, I have special offers on my 1-2-1 photography services that you may be interested in. For further details visit the new website


Personal Photographer - Receive 20% off if you book a session between now and the end of March 2025.
Simply quote the promo code: MYPHOTO20 when you use the contact form.



London Photo Tours - Receive 20% off if you book a tour between now and the end of March 2025.
Simply quote the promo code: PHOTOTOUR20 when you use the contact form.



Individual / Fashion Blogger photoshoots - Receive 20% off if you book a session between now and the end of March 2025. Simply quote the promo code: MYPHOTO20 when you use the contact form.

For a limited time, all of my prints are 25% off. If you've been eyeing any of my street photography images, now’s the perfect moment to grab one. Whether you're looking to add something unique to your space or simply appreciate the art of street photography, take a look at the full collection in my print shop.

If there is a particular image you have been after but you don't see it available in my shop, let me know and I will add it, plus apply the 25% off sale too!

Seen in..... Soho, London - Headless



Shot in the New Year during an evening street photography workshop on a night with the most awful weather—heavy rain, sleet, and cold winds! Without an umbrella to shield her from the pouring rain, this headless illusion, as seen in this photo, proves to be a clever & practical tactic!

Captured with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX9 and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 lens.

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Part of my Seen in... London Series, an ongoing street photography project - snapping my visions of London and the people who live in it one click at a time!

Thrilled to share that I was asked to contribute a few words for the 140th anniversary issue of Amateur Photographer magazine, alongside some true legends of photography! It’s an honour to be part of this historic milestone for a magazine that’s been such a significant part of British photographic history.

This latest, bumper 100-page premium edition is now available to purchase online or at your local newsagent today. Don't miss out on this special issue!




What's inside – highlights:

We look back on AP’s rich history and find out what the magazine means to some very famous photographers.

We also celebrate some iconic images from the past 140 years, while vintage camera expert John Wade looks at the most influential cameras from this period.

Bringing things up to date, we see what kind of camera and lens combination you can now buy for £140, and we reveal the winners of the APOY Landscapes round.

I'm excited to be in the latest issue (08) of Framelines magazine! An interview Q&A feature and an editor's choice of some of my B&W London street photography images.

I'm in good company with so many amazing photographers from around the world packed into this edition, including: Daniel Arnold, Melissa O’Shaughnessy, Robby Müller, Tavepong Pratoomwong, Matt Peers and Melissa O'Shaughnessy.

Framelines magazine is an affordable way to experience the best in street and documentary photography in print.

To check out a sneak peak of Framelines issue 08 or to order your copy: Framelines

I was invited to do a piece on my London street photography for Msafiri (Kenya's official inflight magazine). It features a selection of my favourite taken street photography images and I talk about how I got started in the street genre, my favourite parts of London, and some advise and tips you may find an interesting read!

You can check the latest April-May issue on their website or download it for free: msafirimag.com

Msafiri is a magazine that celebrates Africa and being African. Kenya Airways is immensely proud to play an important role in connecting people across Africa and to the wider world, and every day they are inspired by the extraordinary work, creativity, ambition and zest for life they see being demonstrated across this great continent. In msafiri they wanted to create a magazine that will help you to navigate life’s journey and showcase the essence of what makes Africa so special. msafiri is available in print on all Kenya Airways flights and in digital format (free) on their website and in the msafiri app (search your App Store).

So sad to hear about the passing of my friend & LA street photographer John Free. He will always be a great teacher & inspiration to me and everyone in the street photography community. Whenever he came to London for his workshops, I was always honoured to be his host. He was incredibly wise, funny & supportive of my work. RIP legend.

Hull 2018

Brian Griffin - Legendary British Photographer has died aged 75.

Brian started his career as a highly acclaimed corporate photographer during the ’70s. His association with Stiff Records propelled him into the realm of music, where he became a prominent figure.

In the ’80s, Griffin gained recognition for capturing some of the decade’s most defining album covers. Notably, his work on Depeche Mode’s A Broken Frame, featuring a distinctive photograph of a woman harvesting grain in a field, drew inspiration from the socialist photography of Soviet Russia.

His other work included projects with Echo & The Bunnymen, Iggy Pop, The Clash, and Siouxsie and the Banshees. Furthermore, Griffin a shot a documentary for Paul McCartney in 2004, while connecting with notable individuals, including Helen Mirren, Jonathan Ross, and Vivienne Westwood.

I was lucky to meet Brian a few years ago during the Hull International Photography Festival. He made time to talk to me and was just a lovely soul and an inspiration to all. He shall be greatly missed by so many.

May you rest peacefully Brian Griffin.

Seen in... Notting Hill, London



The British term fly tipping is derived from the verb tip, meaning "to throw out of a vehicle", and on the fly, meaning "on the wing" – to throw away carelessly or casually.

'No Fly Tipping' signs are rare in London, but some of the original signs still remain like this faded council one, just below a more recent one above it. Located on the wall of this quiet residential road in the Notting Hill area.

I'm not sure why the sign is still there, but I found it humorous that of all the places on this road they could have just dumped this mysterious suitcase, they chose to leave it right under this No Fly Tipping sign! :-)

Taken with my Apple iPhone SE.

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Part of my Seen In...London Series, an ongoing photography project - snapping my visions of London and the people who live in it one click at a time!

Street Photography Edition of Amateur Photographer Magazine

I'm thrilled to be part of this street photography special, premium issue of Amateur Photographer magazine on sale today! 😊 In it, I reveal some of my top tips & techniques in shooting for success in the streets. This issue also includes features on Nick Turpin of iN-PUBLIC, articles written by Peter Dench and advice on th best cameras to use for street photography, as well as advise on discreet smartphone candid photos! Pick yourself up a copy - out now in all good newsagents or order online.


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I did an interview feature for this months (May) issue of Geographical. The official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society. The interview called 'Colourbox London' includes some of my colour street photography taken in London. I discuss some of my inspirations, living in London and some advice about street photography in general.

You can purchase this issue or subscribe here:

Royal Geographical Society

http://geographical.co.uk/magazine

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Ed's Diner - Soho, London, UK

I'm pleased to be featured in a brand new hardback book publication 'Women Street Photographers' in celebration of 100 international, contemporary professional and amateur woman photographers.

"...Curated by the visual connections between pictures, the images are variously joyful, intriguing and unexpected, offering a kaleidoscopic view of what happens when women across the world are behind the camera"



This is an amazing collection of street photographs, some of which I have never seen before so genuinely thrilled at the high quality of images to muse over in this medium sized coffee-table, hardback book.



Thanks to curator & editor Gulnara Samoilova for putting this together. The book is out this week by Prestel Publishing and is available to order worldwide, from all good bookshops & online via Amazon:

UK - http://amzn.to/30jJf8M
USA - https://amzn.to/30ldZpU
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Pedley Street / Fleet Street Hill

I've always found this gritty urban location (just off Brick Lane), in Bethnal Green/Shoreditch, London interesting. One of the reasons is that each time you visit you more or less get a new photo because the street art and graffiti changes so often! Also, depending on the time of day, the light and shadow changes the image and its fun to experiment with different perspectives under this quiet, cobbled railway arch.

This arch way has a notorious East End history going back over a century (some pretty grim!), but in a way that is why many areas of East London have so much character. I wouldn't be surprised if Jack The Ripper frequented this underpass!

1st photo - 1968 (unknown), 2nd photo - 1987 (unknown), last photo is mine taken in 2017.







Last time I visited area in 2019 during a photo tour, the footbridge and the tunnel arch were boarded up and unaccessible to the public, due to local area clean up/improvements with a new block of flats going up nearby. Any 'clean up' won't last very long, graffiti wise!

Lumix GX9 auto settings and modes for street photography

One of the most common questions from newcomers is ‘what settings should I be using for street shots”?

There isnʼt one straight answer to that, but it will depend on the type of photos you are wanting to make. In the case of street photography, unlike other genres, there are usually no second chances to shoot a candid moment as it happens. In addition, you probably want to focus your attention on ‘seeingʼ and less on worrying about camera technicalities. As you may have experienced, the most common technical issues a street photographer can hazard are motion blur from camera shake or moving people, overexposure or underexposure. These problems can be reduced if you take advantage of the GX9ʼs auto menu options.

Configuring these options is very easy as shown in the images.

Step 1.
(A)perture or (P)rogram modes
In order to access the minimum shutter speed menu option, you need to be in either Aperture dial mode or Program mode. The option will be greyed out if you are in Manual or Shutter Speed mode.



Step 2.
Auto ISO
The next step is to utilise the Auto ISO setting (or selecting the highest suitable ISO value). Do bear in mind the higher the ISO number, the grainer your photos become. This ISO option is in the first menu under the camera icon.



Step 3.
Minimum shutter speed
The GX9 model has built-in image stabilisation and also has a useful ‘Minimum Shutter Speedʼ option, which you can set to any standard value, i.e. 1/100, 1/80. This is particularly useful to avoid camera shake at too low shutter speeds around 1/40 or lower. This option is in the first menu under the camera icon.




Once you have configured these settings and return to the main live view screen, you will see the minimum shutter speed you set will be displayed. As long as you have a wide enough Aperture range, along with your Auto ISO set in place, the chosen Shutter Speed should never go below the minimum value you set, thus minimalising the issue of motion blur. It is a nice option when shooting street and using Aperture priority mode.

Seen in..... Notting Hill, London

Sunset is one my favourite times to take photos. Long shadows, perfect light and silhouettes make a scene come alive when converted to black and white.

Taken with my Apple iPhone SE .

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Part of my Seen in... London Series, an ongoing photography project - snapping my visions of London and the people who live in it one click at a time!