TR Street Mag

In today's episode, we delve into 'the decisive moment' in photography and discuss a famous British female photographer who managed to successfully repeat this technique.Jane was a world class professional at knowing 'when' and 'how' to replicate that inner calling. We also cover how to slow down and be more intentional using different techniques. We hope you enjoy this episode, make sure to leave a comment and drop us a follow so you don't miss out on regular weekly and monthly uploads.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:20 What is the 'Decisive Moment'03:54 Challenges05:15 Being Patient06:20 Jane Bown07:30 Her Work08:14 The Feeling09:54 Deciding10:43 Connection11:49 Jane taught us this13:08 Replicating the moment14:08 It's not the gear14:51 Final thoughts16:57 OutroFollow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmagBackground Music Credits:"Podcast Lo-fi Music" by Denis Pavlov.Track: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-podcast-lo-fi-music-205515/Artist: https://pixabay.com/users/denis-pavlov-music-35636692/

Using this technique will not only improve your style, performance and hit rate but it'll also make you enjoy your photography, at least it's made it street photography more enjoyable for me!In this episode of TR Street Mag, we discuss the simple but effective method to make street photography more enjoyable while improving your skill level without needing to buy new gear or thinking there's some secret formula. CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:00 My Process01:24 Working in Confinement02:44 Choose your Environment03:13 Observing a Scene04:28 Research 05:04 Anticipating the Moment 05:59 Notice the Present Moment06:44 Let your Creativity Shine07:27 Everything falling into Place08:20 My Final Thoughts 09:17 OutroTR Street Mag provides you with valuable photography insights, new perspectives and helps you become more creative. New Episodes drop every week. Hosted by Tommy Regan, you can get involved with monthly workshops, photowalks and 1-to-1 mentoring by signing up via his website. Whether you choose Film or Digital Street Photography, TR Street Mag aims to make you feel seen and heard. Keep an eye out for future documentaries, interviews with special guests and behind the scenes content. Thank you for joining the journey, we hope TR Street Mag brings you fresh inspiration and motivation to create.Join the Community:Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠Website | Workshops | Click for More Platforms

Is it really hard starting Street Photography as a beginner?Today, I interview a lifelong friend of mine Max who is a novice photographer. We discuss the challenges of starting street photography as a beginner, ways to inspire creativity and a live workshop demonstrating helpful tips most beginners struggle to understand when first turning on a camera.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:37 Episode Overview 00:57 Welcoming Max01:34 Max's Photography Background02:21 How do we know each other? 04:11 Beginner Gear Setup and Experiences so far05:54 Inspirations 08:47 What drives your Ambition?11:40 What are Dutch Angles? 12:39 Advice for New Photographers 15:50 Live Photography Workshop16:24 Using Different Camera Focus Modes17:58 Setting White Balance 19:20 Workshop Q&A20:15 OutroTR Street Mag provides you with valuable photography insights, new perspectives and helps you become more creative. New Episodes drop every Sunday. Hosted by Tommy Regan, you can get involved with monthly workshops, photowalks and 1-to-1 mentoring by signing up via his website. Whether you choose Film or Digital Street Photography, TR Street Mag aims to make you feel seen and heard. Keep an eye out for future documentaries, interviews with special guests and behind the scenes content. Thank you for joining the journey, we hope TR Street Mag brings you fresh inspiration and motivation to create.Join the CommunityInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tommyregan__/ ⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tommyregan.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/tommy-regan⁠⁠⁠More Platforms: ⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trstreetmag⁠⁠⁠

You should really know the why behind every photo before you even think about clicking your shutter. In this episode, we discuss the core essence of Street Photography, why being intentional helps you perfect your craft and understanding the importance of storytelling and building your own narrative. CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:58 Think about the Why02:33 Using a Documentary Approach03:41 Learning to be Present06:03 Understanding Why08:52 Becoming intentional in the Present09:41 Making the boring seem interesting11:21 How to Stand Out12:23 Taking a Minimalist Approach13:40 Building your Skillset15:03 OutroTR Street Mag provides you with valuable photography insights, new perspectives and helps you become more creative. New Episodes drop every Sunday. Hosted by Tommy Regan, you can get involved with monthly workshops, photowalks and 1-to-1 mentoring by signing up via his website. Whether you choose Film or Digital Street Photography, TR Street Mag aims to make you feel seen and heard. Keep an eye out for future documentaries, interviews with special guests and behind the scenes content. Thank you for joining the journey, we hope TR Street Mag brings you fresh inspiration and motivation to create.Join the Community:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tommyregan__/ ⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tommyregan.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/tommy-regan⁠⁠⁠More Platforms: ⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trstreetmag⁠⁠⁠

In today’s deep dive we uncover: which apertures are best to achieve creamy bokeh, which characteristics should you be focusing on when creating blurry photos and what do we actually mean by bokeh? CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:55 What is Bokeh? 03:37 Creamy Bokeh in Portraiture06:51 Texture08:31 Urban Landscape Bokeh11:31 Bokeh in film cameras?17:12 Which Aperture suits bokeh best?18:18 OutroTR Street Mag is your weekly Street Photography podcast hosted by Tommy Regan. Aiming to provide you with photography insights, new perspectives and helps you become more creative. New episodes drop every Sunday. Join the Community:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tommyregan__/ ⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tommyregan.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops: ⁠https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/tommy-regan⁠More Platforms: ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trstreetmag⁠

In today's bite sized episode, we discuss apple's latest MacBook Air M5 and it's the first time the Air genuinely feels like it has Pro capabilities as an all round laptop. This is the perfect on the go setup. It's more affordable than the Pro version. You get the brand new M5 chip, and for a street photographer, it might just be the only machine that you actually need.TR Street Mag is your weekly Street Photography podcast hosted by Tommy Regan. Aiming to provide you with photography insights, new perspectives and helps you become more creative. New episodes drop every Sunday. Join the Community:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tommyregan__/ ⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tommyregan.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops: ⁠https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/tommy-regan⁠More Platforms: ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trstreetmag⁠

This week we uncover: the real truth behind the Instagram algorithm in the photography world, new strategies for growing with still imagery, the secret fall of AI and photo manipulation and finally why this new revival benefits us as raw street photographers.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:18 Overview01:47 Did Instagram save the street photography community?03:14 How do we adapt as street photographers? 05:31 The fall of Photoshop manipulation and AI. 09:26 How to repurpose video features for reach.12:50 What does this mean moving forward? 18:00 OutroTR Street Mag is your weekly Street Photography podcast hosted by Tommy Regan. Aiming to provide you with photography insights, new perspectives and helps you become more creative. New episodes drop every Sunday. Join the Community:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tommyregan__/ ⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tommyregan.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops: ⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/tommy-regan⁠⁠More Platforms: ⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trstreetmag⁠⁠

Street photography suits grain more than we think, and by allowing our cameras to work with noise rather than against it, we allow ourselves to push our creativity rather than boxing it in. In this episode we discuss the differences between fine grain and digital noise, why bumping your ISO up creates more decisive moments and pushing your camera past its limits.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:29 Grain vs Digital Noise02:51 Fringing and Defringing03:54 Decisive Moments06:05 Be Conservative with Denoise09:40 Trial and Error13:00 OutroTR Street Mag is your weekly Street Photography podcast hosted by Tommy Regan. Aiming to provide you with photography insights, new perspectives and helps you become more creative. New episodes drop every Sunday. Join the Community:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tommyregan__/ ⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tommyregan.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops: ⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/tommy-regan⁠⁠More Platforms: ⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trstreetmag⁠⁠ ⁠

In this episode, I discuss the history of the OM1, from it's original release in 1972, a famous SLR for it's size, features and slim design which changed the game for film photographers. We also dive into Olympus's later releases like the Micro Four Thirds system OM1 and the key differences between the past and present. CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:36 The OM1n SLR03:33 Main Characteristics 07:36 The OM1 M4309:40 Main Characteristics14:06 My Thoughts15:32 Yoshihasi Maitani17:03 OutroTR Street Mag is your weekly Street Photography podcast hosted by Tommy Regan. Aiming to provide you with photography insights, new perspectives and helps you become more creative. New episodes drop every Sunday. Join the Community:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tommyregan__/ ⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tommyregan.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops: ⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/tommy-regan⁠⁠More Platforms: ⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trstreetmag⁠⁠ ⁠

In this episode, I discuss a new camera setup I've been using over the last eight weeks. I speak about the characteristics of film lenses and how they combine with digital sensors. Stay tuned to hear the results and things you should watch out for before buying your own film lens. I hope you enjoy this episode!CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:47 My New Setup03:12 Takumar Characteristics07:13 Lumix GX8009:09 What are the results?15:21 Considerations17:23 Key Takeaways19:17 OutroTR Street Mag is your weekly Street Photography podcast hosted by Tommy Regan. Aiming to provide you with photography insights, new perspectives and helps you become more creative. New episodes drop every Sunday. Join the Community:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tommyregan__/ ⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tommyregan.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops: ⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/tommy-regan⁠⁠More Platforms: ⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trstreetmag⁠⁠

In this episode, I discuss the importance of networking with other photographers and artists, why being on your own limits your creative voice and how you can foster new connections with others. I also mention the importance of understanding the value of having connection with others and why learning other's techniques can help amplify our own methods. Building a network of artists and photographers can introduce new techniques to your work, so stick around to find out new ways that you can expand your circle. CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:50 How Networking has helped me05:42 Being alone will limit you09:00 Connection matters11:14 Social media isn't all bad13:04 Finding or Creating your network18:24 OutroTR Street Mag is your weekly Street Photography podcast hosted by Tommy Regan. Aiming to provide you with photography insights, new perspectives and helps you become more creative. New episodes drop every Sunday. Join the Community:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tommyregan__/ ⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tommyregan.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops: ⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/tommy-regan⁠⁠More Platforms: ⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trstreetmag⁠⁠ ⁠

In this episode, I discuss how to manage ADHD and general nuerodivergence as a creative. My own experiences with ADHD and insight into the world of a neurodivergent creative. ADHD and creativity are similar in many ways, so I have compiled a list of techniques and strategies to help both your nuerodivergence and creativity succeed. I also spoke about managing anxiety and learning to overcome various challenges as an artist, so if that sounds helpful to you, stick around till the end.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:25 My experience with ADHD04:32 How to hyperfocus on one thing at a time10:56 The struggle with executive dysfunction13:37 Acceptance of impulsivity and inattention16:17 Managing time effectively20:49 Techniques to manage ADHD27:15 Letting yourself flourish 31:40 Anxiety and general nuerodivergence35:49 OutroTR Street Mag is your weekly Street Photography podcast hosted by Tommy Regan. Aiming to provide you with photography insights, new perspectives and helps you become more creative. New episodes drop every Sunday. Join the Community:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tommyregan__/ ⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tommyregan.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops: ⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/tommy-regan⁠⁠More Platforms: ⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trstreetmag⁠⁠

In this episode I cover the exposure triangle, explained in a unique and easy to understand way. Perfectly suited to beginner street photographers. If you enjoy these style episodes, let me know in the comments and tell me what style of street you've been enjoying creating lately. CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:00 ISO05:02 Aperture07:54 Shutter Speed10:33 Breaking the Rules17:39 OutroTR Street Mag is your weekly Street Photography podcast hosted by Tommy Regan. Aiming to provide you with photography insights, new perspectives and helps you become more creative. New episodes drop every Sunday. Join the CommunityInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tommyregan__/ ⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tommyregan.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/tommy-regan⁠⁠⁠More Platforms: ⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trstreetmag⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I speak about a common struggle among many creatives, why it’s one of the biggest challenges as a creative and why you can use that to your advantage. I also cover ways to help empower yourself by giving you advice that’s worked for me and is psychologically proven to boost your efficiency and productivity as a creative.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:32 Being critical is your asset02:06 It all starts with a new perspective04:24 Work less, do more07:03 It’s okay to be critical09:23 OutroTR Street Mag is your weekly Street Photography podcast hosted by Tommy Regan. Aiming to provide you with photography insights, new perspectives and helps you become more creative. New episodes drop every Sunday. Join the CommunityInstagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tommyregan__/ ⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tommyregan.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops: ⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/tommy-regan⁠⁠More Platforms: ⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trstreetmag⁠⁠

In this episode, I introduce a simple process that has been used by many great street photographers, that separates you from the rest of the pack. In this four-step approach you'll discover how to plan and prepare before your shoot, how to slow down and observe scenes with intention and how to work with light in everyday environments to create meaningful images. Rather than focusing on camera settings or gear, this episode explores the thinking behind strong street photography and how small, repeatable habits help you develop consistency and a personal style over time. CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:21 Before Shooting03:31 Observation06:06 Lighting09:07 Waiting12:07 OutroTR Street Mag is your weekly Street Photography podcast hosted by Tommy Regan. Aiming to provide you with photography insights, new perspectives and helps you become more creative. New episodes drop every Sunday. Join the CommunityInstagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tommyregan__/ ⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tommyregan.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops: ⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/tommy-regan⁠⁠More Platforms: ⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trstreetmag⁠⁠

In this episode, we'll be exploring some of the challenges of editing as a photographer to help guide your mindset. We'll explore the basics of photo editing apps, mindset and the unlimited options within editing tools such as sliders and also why experimentation is your friend. CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:55 Overview01:48 Basics of Photo Editing Apps03:13 Mindset and Unlimited Options04:52 Experimentation is your friend07:44 OutroTR Street Mag is your weekly Street Photography podcast hosted by Tommy Regan. Aiming to provide you with photography insights, new perspectives and helps you become more creative. New episodes drop every Sunday.Join the CommunityInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tommyregan__/ ⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tommyregan.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/tommy-regan⁠⁠⁠More Platforms: ⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trstreetmag⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we'll be talking about my first photography workshop which focused on staying creative in confined spaces by using compositional tools such as leading lines, negative space, symmetry, rule of thirds, colours and foreground framing. CHAPTERS00:00 Intro 03:41 Workshop Overview04:33 Rule of Thirds07:46 Leading Lines08:23 Colour Psychology11:09 Lighting14:00 Depth of Field15:11 OutroTR Street Mag is your weekly Street Photography podcast hosted by Tommy Regan. Aiming to provide you with photography insights, new perspectives and helps you become more creative. New episodes drop every Sunday.Join the CommunityInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tommyregan__/ ⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tommyregan.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/tommy-regan⁠⁠⁠More Platforms: ⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/trstreetmag⁠⁠⁠