frequently asked questions
How long have you been shooting on the street? 25 years.
What film camera do you use? I use a Leica MP with a 35mm f1.4 Leica Summilux lens
What film do you use? Fuji Superia 200/400
How many rolls of film do you use a week? At least three rolls a day. I never leave the house without my camera.
Do you use digital? Yes I do, for commercial work and personal work.
What digital camera do you use? I use a Leica M10-P with a 35mm f1.4 Leica Summilux lens and a Leica SL
Do you stage or digitally manipulate your photographs? No, I spend a great deal of time walking the streets trying to capture moments for my personal work.
Who are your photographic influences? Garry Winogrand, Joel Meyerowitz, Lee Friedlander, Robert Frank, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Leonard Freed and Tony Ray-Jones
Did you learn photography at college? No, I assisted a photographer (Marcus Lyon) for 3 years.
Do you need an assistant? I don’t work with an assistant on the street, for commercial work I already have an assistant.
Do you have a book of your photography available? You can find a few on my site: "All that life can afford", “Into the Fire” and “Think Like a Street Photographer”.
Do you run into any trouble taking photographs of strangers? Very rarely. I have learned to be quick and discreet photographing in public. If I am ever stopped or asked about what I am doing, I try to be polite and move on as quickly as possible.
What advice would you give to someone starting in street photography? Buy a good pair of comfortable shoes, have a camera around your neck at all times, keep your elbows in, be patient, optimistic and don’t forget to smile.