Kansas City is a challenging place for street photography. It’s very spread out, and in many areas, you won’t see people on foot because they’re mostly in cars. Challenge accepted.

I think we’re all susceptible to gear acquisition syndrome as photographers. We want the next shiny thing that’s going to help make our photos better or make us feel inspired. It’s important to have adequate gear, but not at the expense of going out to actually use it.

New York City is as American as apple pie. It’s an incredible place filled with people and energy. There’s no place like it in the rest of the country. That’s what makes it such an amazing place for street photography. This is my first foray into doing a New York City street photography project.

Every so often, I see someone claim that street photography is some sort of heinous crime. I think street photography is a positive force in the world, so that type of talk makes me a bit defensive. I don’t feel guilty doing street photography; I feel good about what I’m creating and sharing.

Street photography involves a lot of failure. As I grew as a street photographer, I came to see it more as just part of the process.

I’m not against using a phone for street photography, but it’s not for me. Here’s why.

One of the most important thing I did for my photography was figuring out my street photography style. This is how I did it.

One of the great things about street photography is that it doesn’t require much gear. Here are some things that you can do without in street photography.

Street photography and cityscapes share a lot in common. I prefer street photography and find it more intriguing, but it’s not always an option, whereas doing cityscape photography usually is.

Street photography offers the chance to not only get outside, but to create photographs while you’re at it. Win-win.

One of the great things about street photography aside from the photos you get to create is that street photography encourages you to live in the moment.

If I were getting started in street photography today, here’s what I would do.

Street photography isn’t much of a career. But there are some ways to make it work - it’s just extremely difficult.

I’ve seen people express misconceptions about street photography from photographers and non-photographers alike. For street photographers, I think it’s important not to let myths or misconceptions hold you back from the practice.

These are what I consider mistakes for my street photography. I think every street photographer would benefit from determining what they consider a mistake to avoid making it.

Street photography requires you to be out in public places surrounded by people. Taking candid photos of people can be nerve-racking. These are my thoughts on what has helped me to deal with it.

Over the years, I’ve made some excuses for not doing street photography. I’m not going to make these excuses anymore, as that keep me from create the body of work I intend to achieve.

As with anything, my motivation to do street photography comes and goes. Usually, I’m very motivated to get out and do street photography. But when I’m not, I have a few things I do to get my motivation back.

One of the beautiful things about street photography is it improves your ability to visually take in the things around you. It makes you more appreciative.

Putting some thought into how you want to respond if someone notices you doing street photography helps to make sure you react that way in the real world. These are some ways that I deal with when people notice me taking photos on the street.