TR Street Mag

Every photographer goes down a journey of buying different cameras in their lifetime. Whether they start with a low budget hobbyist camera or a high end technical camera, we all start at different stages. Today we'll be taking you through Tommy's journey, from a complete beginner who didn't know anything back in 2019, to a professional photographer with several cameras in 2026. He'll be showing yo...

Welcome to the start of a new series called "The Photographer's Toolkit". In this series we'll be providing you with a guide to start your journey properly as a photographer, taking you on a journey through simple mindset changes, learning how to boost creativity and bring those photos to a new level. In today's episode, we'll be starting with creating the right mindset. We'll be covering the foun...

In today's episode, we delve into 'the decisive moment' in photography and discuss a famous British female photographer who managed to successfully repeat this technique. Jane was a world class professional at knowing 'when' and 'how' to replicate that inner calling. We also cover how to slow down and be more intentional using different techniques. We hope you enjoy this episode, make sure to leav...

Using this technique will not only improve your style, performance and hit rate but it'll also make you enjoy your photography, at least it's made it street photography more enjoyable for me! In this episode of TR Street Mag, we discuss the simple but effective method to make street photography more enjoyable while improving your skill level without needing to buy new gear or thinking there's some...

Is it really hard starting Street Photography as a beginner? Today, I interview a lifelong friend of mine Max who is a novice photographer. We discuss the challenges of starting street photography as a beginner, ways to inspire creativity and a live workshop demonstrating helpful tips most beginners struggle to understand when first turning on a camera. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:37 Episode Overview...

You should really know the why behind every photo before you even think about clicking your shutter. In this episode, we discuss the core essence of Street Photography, why being intentional helps you perfect your craft and understanding the importance of storytelling and building your own narrative. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:58 Think about the Why 02:33 Using a Documentary Approach 03:41 Learning t...

In today’s deep dive we uncover: which apertures are best to achieve creamy bokeh, which characteristics should you be focusing on when creating blurry photos and what do we actually mean by bokeh? CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:55 What is Bokeh?  03:37  Creamy Bokeh in Portraiture 06:51  Texture 08:31  Urban Landscape Bokeh 11:31 Bokeh in film cameras? 17:12 Which Aperture suits bokeh best? 18:18 Outro...

In today's bite sized episode, we discuss apple's latest MacBook Air M5 and it's the first time the Air genuinely feels like it has Pro capabilities as an all round laptop. This is the perfect on the go setup. It's more affordable than the Pro version. You get the brand new M5 chip, and for a street photographer, it might just be the only machine that you actually need. TR Street Mag, hosted by ph...

This week we uncover: the real truth behind the Instagram algorithm in the photography world, new strategies for growing with still imagery, the secret fall of AI and photo manipulation and finally why this new revival benefits us as raw street photographers. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:18  Overview 01:47  Did Instagram save the street photography community? 03:14  How do we adapt as street photograph...

Street photography suits grain more than we think, and by allowing our cameras to work with noise rather than against it, we allow ourselves to push our creativity rather than boxing it in. In this episode we discuss the differences between fine grain and digital noise, why bumping your ISO up creates more decisive moments and pushing your camera past its limits. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:29 Grain v...

In this episode, I discuss the history of the OM1, from it's original release in 1972, a famous SLR for it's size, features and slim design which changed the game for film photographers. We also dive into Olympus's later releases like the Micro Four Thirds system OM1 and the key differences between the past and present. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:36 The OM1n SLR 03:33 Main Characteristics 07:36 The O...

In this episode, I discuss a new camera setup I've been using over the last eight weeks. I speak about the characteristics of film lenses and how they combine with digital sensors. Stay tuned to hear the results and things you should watch out for before buying your own film lens. I hope you enjoy this episode! CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:47 My New Setup 03:12 Takumar Characteristics 07:13 Lumix GX80...

In this episode, I discuss the importance of networking with other photographers and artists, why being on your own limits your creative voice and how you can foster new connections with others. I also mention the importance of understanding the value of having connection with others and why learning other's techniques can help amplify our own methods. Building a network of artists and photographe...

In this episode, I discuss how to manage ADHD and general nuerodivergence as a creative. My own experiences with ADHD and insight into the world of a neurodivergent creative. ADHD and creativity are similar in many ways, so I have compiled a list of techniques and strategies to help both your nuerodivergence and creativity succeed. I also spoke about managing anxiety and learning to overcome vario...

In this episode I cover the exposure triangle, explained in a unique and easy to understand way. Perfectly suited to beginner street photographers. If you enjoy these style episodes, let me know in the comments and tell me what style of street you've been enjoying creating lately. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:00 ISO 05:02 Aperture 07:54 Shutter Speed 10:33 Breaking the Rules 17:39 Outro TR Street Mag,...

In this episode, I speak about a common struggle among many creatives, why it’s one of the biggest challenges as a creative and why you can use that to your advantage. I also cover ways to help empower yourself by giving you advice that’s worked for me and is psychologically proven to boost your efficiency and productivity as a creative. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:32 Being critical is your asset 02:0...

In this episode, I introduce a simple process that has been used by many great street photographers, that separates you from the rest of the pack. In this four-step approach you'll discover how to plan and prepare before your shoot, how to slow down and observe scenes with intention and how to work with light in everyday environments to create meaningful images. Rather than focusing on camera sett...

In this episode, we'll be exploring some of the challenges of editing as a photographer to help guide your mindset. We'll explore the basics of photo editing apps, mindset and the unlimited options within editing tools such as sliders and also why experimentation is your friend.  CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:55 Overview 01:48 Basics of Photo Editing Apps 03:13 Mindset and Unlimited Options 04:52 Experi...

In this episode, we'll be talking about my first photography workshop which focused on staying creative in confined spaces by using compositional tools such as leading lines, negative space, symmetry, rule of thirds, colours and foreground framing. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 03:41 Workshop Overview 04:33 Rule of Thirds 07:46 Leading Lines 08:23 Colour Psychology 11:09 Lighting 14:00 Depth of Field 15:11...