10 Ways How to Have a Good Day in Street Photography

Stockholm, 2012
Stockholm, 2012
  1. Smile at and compliment a stranger.
  2. Surprise a friend with one of your favorite prints (for no reason).
  3. Give a constructive criticism to a street photographer with 0 comments online.
  4. Promote the work of another contemporary street photographer whose work you admire.
  5. Go out and only shoot with 1 camera and 1 lens (and turn off your smartphone).
  6. Contact a local street photographer to go out and shoot together.
  7. Lend one of your favorite photography books to a fellow street photographer.
  8. Give away a camera you don’t use to charity, a photography program, or someone in need.
  9. Donate some of your time by teaching a photography class or lecture to less-privileged students.
  10. Give yourself permission to take bad shots, enjoy a nice coffee, and shoot to please yourself (not others).

How do you have a good day in street photography? Share your tips in the comments below!