Great London Street Photography locations

Southbank

There’s no doubt that London is a great city, it ranks alongside other global cities like New York, Paris, Tokyo etc. It’s where I live with my family and also where I do most of my work.

The thing about living in a city like London is, it’s easy to take much of it for granted. When you see the same views on a regular basis it’s easy to become immune to their charms, and there have often been times when I’ve found myself getting frustrated with tourists stopping in the middle of busy pavements to admire the views and take pictures with their mobile phones. But then I’m reminded that people come from all over the world just to see these views that are so familiar to me and I make a renewed effort to see the city with fresh eyes. That’s often something I tell people on the Street Photography Workshops I run - try to see the world as if it’s all new to you and you’re seeing it for the first time. That’s also why, on those workshops I often find myself getting quite excited about scenes that are actually very familiar to me. If I have a camera with me, even though I’ve been there hundreds of times before, I’ll still take loads of pictures as if it’s my first time there. In a way, that speaks to the very essence of Street Photography - you never know what will unfold in front of your lens and the mundane or familiar surroundings of a well known location can often be transformed into something remarkable for a split second. The key is to be in synch with your surroundings and immerse yourself in the moment.

Millenium Bridge

Bank of England

Tate Modern

London is a big city and there are many areas I have yet to explore, but there are always a few favourite areas that I’m drawn to as they offer such rich potential for street photography. I tend towards black and white in my street photography as I find the timeless quality of monochrome resonates with the urban tones of the city. I especially love the high contrast light which provides rich black shadows on a bright sunny day. Of course I also enjoy colour too and some scenes look better in that way without a doubt. Nevertheless, I’m always drawn to what I see as the honesty of black and white, especially within the context of a simple, uncluttered scene, often with a single figure somewhere in the frame.

More London

More London

One New Change

Here are some of the areas I regularly visit for Street Photography, with a map below showing a suggested route that will take in some of them.

Royal Festival Hall and the Southbank

Tate Modern Turbine Hall

Millennium Bridge

Borough Market

Fenchurch Street to St. Mary Axe and the area around the Lloyds Building

Bank of England and the Royal Exchange

Brick Lane

Kings Cross and St. Pancras Station

One New Change

More London

If you want to join me on one a street photography walk, a group workshop or a one-to-one Street Photography session, please get in touch.

Fenchurch Street

St. Mary Axe

Pink Food

A little time-lapse video of me setting up a food shoot on location for the lovely people at Pink Food Catering at Lauderdale House in North London. It’s always a treat when I’m given so much space to work in!

Corporate Portraits

Corporate Portraits and Headshots

I’ve been taking corporate portraits and headshots as part of my job as a freelance photographer for many years. Because no two businesses are the same, no two jobs are the same and every client has specific criteria for how they want to represent themselves and their staff. Whether photographing portraits for a large corporation with hundreds of employees, or a small local business with only a handful of staff, I always work closely with the client to ensure their needs are met. Business portraits are intended to reflect the culture and style of your business so I will always discuss your needs in advance so that on the day the process runs as smoothly as possible.

I bring all the necessary equipment and years of experience to your place of work - all I need is a suitable location and I will create a mobile studio in order to get consistent results which will present you and your staff in a relaxed, friendly and professional manner. Normally every portrait takes around 15-20 minutes. Because I understand very few people enjoy having their picture taken I always spend a few minutes having a little chat first, which gives people time to relax, resulting in a more personal and authentic portrait.

I almost always shoot tethered, which means my camera is connected to my laptop and you will be able to see the results immediately on screen. At the end of each session I will go through the images with you to make a selection of your favourites, which will then be processed and delivered via electronic transfer within a couple of days.

Below are some examples which show the variety of photographic styles that are a reflection of different organisations’ character.

Please get in touch to discuss your needs and arrange a portrait session for you or your company.