Street Manual

A field guide for street photographers.

by Luke Carey

Essex Locations2 hours

Romford Market, Essex

Romford, Essex

One of the largest outdoor markets in the south of England. Clothing, food, household goods, everything. A functional, working-class market that doesn't care whether you photograph it or not.

Best time: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.

Look for: the traders and their stalls. The compression of the market crowd. The range of people Romford draws.

Camera Settings

Any. Wide angle for the crowd.

The Assignment

Market day. Photograph the traders and the people buying from them.