Blog
This blog is a mix bag of all of my photography related creativity along with other musings and behind the scenes insight.
I invite you to check out my Street Photography Blog also.
Why Most Street Portraits Fall Flat (And How to Fix Yours)
Back in the day, the Dare Photography workshop was focused more on portrait photography. These days, it's tilted more toward Street Photography and with a healthy lean into Street Portraits.
Find a Street Photography Community that Challenges You
Let’s have it straight—photography can be a lonely old game. You wander the streets, camera in hand, chasing moments, feeling a little bit awkward, a little stranded at times.
Better Street Portraits Begin With This Simple Habit
I was going through my archives. There was a time I’d shoot seven or eight portrait sessions every month, and I kept that up for years.
Stop Rushing, Start Noticing: The Key to Meaningful Street Photography
Street photography for me ain’t about snatching shots as I go hoping nobody clocks me. It’s about digging in and uncovering treasure.
How to Stop Overcomplicating Street Photography and Shoot with Confidence
Let’s talk about overcomplicating street photography. You know the feeling—you’re out and about, camera in hand, and suddenly, your brain is a mush of technical settings, composition rules, and “what ifs.”
Why Prime Lenses Make You a Better Street Photographer
Want to level up your photography? Prime lenses force you to move, engage, and shoot with intent—no hiding behind a zoom.
The Myth of a Mojo in Street Photography
Lost your street photography mojo? Good. There’s no mojo. Never was. Creativity isn’t about waiting for inspiration—it’s about showing up.
The Great Social Media Hoax
Social media’s full of curated nonsense—photographers acting like they’ve got it all figured out. Truth?
The Street Thief Photography YouTube Channel - Disruptive, Punk Creativity
Raw, bold, and cinematic—Lashmar Street Thief is street photography without the nonsense.
The “Disruptive” Dare Photography Podcast
The Dare Photography Podcast is here to challenge mediocrity. Hosted by Lashmar, aka the Street Thief.
The Unvarnished Truth - My Street Portraits
I want my street portraits to be a kind of varnished truth. I don’t want to change what is there. I want to amplify what is there.
The con of asking strangers for street portraits and not feeling awkward
Uncover the realities of approaching strangers for street portraits. Explore how discomfort fuels creativity and why true confidence in street photography isn’t about feeling comfortable.
Shooting the Chaos: The Libertines Live at the Roundhouse
Rough Edges and Real Souls: Street Portraits from Hells Kitchen to Little Italy
Manhattan, New York man. One of my favourite places to shoot street photography anywhere, ever.
I’m in a fuckin daze - A Street Photographers Tale
I walk around in a fuckin daze most of the time. That's the truth of it. Shouldn't a photographer be switched on, in tune with life and everything that's going on around him?
Venice Street Photography
Raw, inspired street photography in Venice, Italy.
Mastering Street Portraits
The secret to nailing good street portraits? Don't let how you’re feeling govern your approach.
West Ham United Photography Zine
Excited to announce my latest West Ham United photography Zine/Book a collaboration with LowerBlock.
Street Portraits in Camden Town
Hang out with the people you’re shooting on the streets. Don’t be afraid to return to the scene of the crime. The more people get used to you the more time you will get to create with them.
Protest Rally Street Photography in Oxford Street - London
We popped our heads up at Oxford Street and walked straight into a pro-Palestine protest rally.