Street Manual

A field guide for street photographers.

by Luke Carey

ProjectsHalf a day

Faith on Sunday Morning

Churches, mosques, temples, gurdwaras.

Sunday morning. Visit places of worship across different faiths. Document the congregations, the clothing, the ritual, the social life around the religious life.

How to shoot it: Ask permission at each place, and photograph the social life as much as the ritual, the welcome, the clothes, the tea afterwards. Shoot across several faiths to build a real portrait rather than one community. Available light and a discreet camera, and never interrupt the worship itself. Arrive early and introduce yourself, because access is everything and it is granted, not taken.

The output: A portrait of British religious life in the 2020s.

Camera Settings

Any. Ask permission before entering.

The Assignment

Sunday morning. Visit two places of worship from different faiths.

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