Join Craig Boehman as he guides you through the nuances of collaborative street photography. Discover tips on interacting with subjects, finding unique angles, and directing shots in urban landscapes. Transform ordinary moments into stunning art. Learn more in our Street Photography Bootcamp to elevate your craft.

Join 'London Lens: A Hero's Journey Through Artistic Street Photography' to refine your vision and connect with subjects that resonate. Craig Boehman guides you in transforming street captures into art, with a focus on personal growth and creative discovery in photography.

Join Craig Boehman at "London Lens: A Hero's Journey" workshop to transform street photos into art. Learn post-production with Luminar Neo. Extend your journey with a year-long program of creative exercises and monthly Zoom meetings.

Master seamless background changes in Photoshop with this guide. Discover the AI technique that revolutionizes hair and skin selections, making perfect edits a breeze. From avoiding halos to achieving natural blends, elevate your photo editing skills using Craig Boehman's quick and easy method.

Explore Craig Boehman's venture into fine art with "Desolation," where street photography meets the innovative realms of Generative AI. Witness a fusion that challenges traditional boundaries, blending real-life captures with imaginative AI elements to craft Impressionist-inspired prints that redefine creativity in the digital age.

Elevate your morning street photography with our "5 Tips for Morning Street Photography" guide. Learn to harness the golden hour, prepare your gear the night before, and find beauty in spontaneous moments. Dive into the full article for insights on capturing the essence of early mornings, wherever you are.

I realize that newsletters can be boring for some readers because we artists and photographers like to sell you stuff, our work, our services. It goes with the business of the profession, naturally. So my late New Year’s gift to you is leaving all of it out this month. Let’s rely on my sheer writing ability alone to carry this along even if my steering of this 1970s model leaves us with two wheels on the shoulder and a cloud of dust—and a gaggle of bewildered faces with open O mouthes a’gaping—wondering who that maniac was that just whizzed by.

I’m not advising you to avoid visiting Mumbai’s own Dhobi Ghat, the largest outdoor laundry in the world. This article only serves as a warning to photographers who may want to visit inside: be prepared to be let down by the experience.

Street photography has all kinds of benefits. I want to share a few of these with you because even if you’re not a hardcore enthusiast, you might be surprised by what the genre can do for you if you decide to pursue it even occasionally. I’m personally working on my ninth year of shooting street photography and I hope to be doing it for decades to come. Here’s what I’ve learned so far.

Knowing your purpose in street photography is one thing; packaging it and presenting it to the world is quite another. I guess I’ve known all along what my purpose has been in street photography and photography in general: turning people into art. It may sound generic. It may sound too vague. After all, isn’t that what portrait painters do? Or any number of other artists, for that matter?

Street photographers, like any photography enthusiast, do stupid things occasionally. And I’m not above it all; I’ve ticked most of the boxes on this list. The point is to learn and grow as street photographers and not repeat the same mistakes that hold us back.
I compiled the ‘7 Stupid Things That Street Photographers Do’ list based on my past mistakes and those of photographers I’ve explored the streets with over the past eight years in India and worldwide.

I’ll focus instead on three of the most important ones that I believe will help you take better candid shots on your next street photography adventure. The best part is that you probably won’t need to buy new gear unless you’re shooting film or own outdated tech (or just starting out). Essentially, these tips are for photographers using modern DSLRs and mirrorless systems although some of the tips would apply regardless of the gear you use.

My photo editing workflow has changed over time. This is the nature of the business for me. As the technology progresses, so does the way I choose to post process my photos. In fact, I think it’s safe to say that my workflow has changed somewhat each and every year since I’ve been editing images digitally. This coincides with my development as a photographer: as my photography changes, so do my photo editing techniques.

Explore Ranwar Village with me for three hours. We’ll cover wall murals from the Bollywood Art Project as well as the busy market lanes. I’ll provide street photography tips for those who need help as well as the best camera settings to capture the fast-paced action.

New 1 of 1 print announcement:

“The Siege”
Year: 2023
Artist: Craig Boehman
Size: 16x20” unframed
Material: ChromaLuxe metal

New 1 of 1 print announcement:

“Opaloid Dreams”
Year: 2023
Artist: Craig Boehman
Size: 16x20” unframed
Material: ChromaLuxe metal

New 1 of 1 print announcement:

“I Walk”
Year: 2023
Artist: Craig Boehman
Size: 16x20” unframed
Material: ChromaLuxe metal

I’m always thinking and rethinking my day-pack bag for my camera and gear. The day bag can either be a small backpack or a shoulder bag meant for a camera bag and maybe a couple of extra lenses and accessories. As a prime lens shooter who regularly shoots street photography, I’ve come to terms with what I really need to get the job done. Essentially, this means less is more.

I’ve been using Samyang prime lenses for my Sony A7iii for several years now and I just upgraded to the latest iteration of their 24mm lens with the 1.8 maximum aperture. Is it worth it? I’ll give you a few reasons why I think it definitely is.