Street Manual

A field guide for street photographers.

by Luke Carey

London Locations2 hours

Columbia Road Flower Market, London

Columbia Road, London

Every Sunday morning, a narrow Victorian street becomes a riot of flowers, crowds, and theatre. The traders shout their prices. The street is so narrow the crowd becomes one organism.

Best time: Sunday only. 8am is quieter. 10am to noon is the peak.

Look for: the compression of the crowd on a narrow street. Flowers framing faces. The traders - they perform for the crowd.

Camera Settings

Wide angle to handle the compression. Flash optional.

The Assignment

Go at peak time. Work the compression of the crowd. Photograph the traders performing.

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