Street Manual

A field guide for street photographers.

by Luke Carey

London Locations2–3 hours

Brick Lane, London

Brick Lane, London

Brick Lane contains multitudes - Bangladeshi restaurants, vintage markets, street art, brunch queues, market traders, tourists, locals who've been there for decades. The collision of communities and demographics is the subject.

Best time: Sunday morning for the markets. Early evening for the restaurants coming alive.

Look for: the contrast between old and new Brick Lane. Street art as backdrop for portraits.

Camera Settings

Any. Wide angle for the market crowds.

The Assignment

Sunday morning. Photograph the market and the communities that surround it.