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| Mastering your Technique as a Beginner Photographer – The Photographer's Toolkit | Part 4 | 14 août 2026 | 00:21:30 | |
Starting out as a beginner street photographer, it can feel overwhelming with so many compositional elements to learn, settings and feeling a need to stand out online. Today we'll break down the core techniques you can practise when you're just starting photography. Tommy takes you through unconventional ways of thinking when using Rule of Thirds, how to effectively use leading lines and help create depth in your images. We hope you enjoy this episode, make sure to tell us in the comments: "What is your biggest struggle with Photography?" As always, to join our community make sure you follow us and leave a review, we would greatly appreciate your feedback. Become an Ambassador with us: https://tr.ee/become-a-trstreetmag-ambassador CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:00 Which techniques can we use? 02:12 What is the Rule of Thirds? 04:12 Try this if you're struggling 05:40 Take inspiration from camera design 08:38 What are Leading Lines? 12:22 When things start to align 14:27 How to create your own Leading Lines 18:09 Practising is important 19:41 Become an Ambassador with us TR Street Mag is an online publication providing street photographers with new insights, creativity and valuable skills. With a community that spans the globe, this is the place where film and digital photographers unite with the same passion. We're excited to see what you create. More Platforms & Socials: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag Music Credits Intro: “Level Up (Liquid Jungle Drum & Bass)” by Musinova Track: https://pixabay.com/music/drum-n-bass-level-up-liquid-jungle-drum-amp-bass-30-seconds-350509/ Artist: https://pixabay.com/users/musinova-47643763/ Background: "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/ | |||
| Finding Inspiration You Love – The Photographer's Toolkit | Part 3 | 12 juil. 2026 | 00:41:22 | |
Finding inspiration can feel challenging. Today we break down how to find inspiration that you really love, how to figure out your main core drivers that motivate you to create and we review some of the work that Tommy and fellow photographers have created to help you understand how it feels to be inspired by photography. We hope you enjoy this episode, make sure to tell us in the comments: "What Inspiration do you use?" As always, join our community by hitting subscribe and leave us a review, we would greatly appreciate your feedback. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:02 What are your Main Core Drivers? 04:07 Addressing your Style & Motivators 05:38 My own Printed Zine 08:58 The Value of Buying Prints 16:27 Comment what inspires you below 16:42 Desktop Experience 17:06 Why is VSCO good for Photographers? 25:00 How does an image make you feel? 26:42 How do we use the VSCO app? 30:16 Be Specific 32:15 The Way the City Moves - My Zine 34:30 Why social media is Draining 35:50 FREE Education & Resources on VSCO 38:00 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. More Platforms & Socials: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag Join our Members Community Server: Music Credits: Intro: “Level Up (Liquid Jungle Drum & Bass)” by Musinova Track: https://pixabay.com/music/drum-n-bass-level-up-liquid-jungle-drum-amp-bass-30-seconds-350509/ Artist: https://pixabay.com/users/musinova-47643763/ Background: "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/ | |||
| Choosing the Correct Camera for You – The Photographer's Toolkit | Part 2 | 20 juin 2026 | 00:18:32 | |
Every photographer goes down a journey of buying different cameras in their lifetime. Whether they start with a low budget hobbyist camera or a high end technical camera, we all start at different stages. Today we'll be taking you through Tommy's journey, from a complete beginner who didn't know anything back in 2019, to a professional photographer with several cameras in 2026. He'll be showing you the reality for most people, removing the anxiety of choosing and allowing you to understand what goes through our minds when we move between each camera body or lens.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 uploads. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:49 Considerations when starting out 01:35 The start of the journey 03:14 Don't make this mistake 06:26 Levelling up 11:21 Lessons I learned 12:30 Buying choices 15:29 Lenses are just as important 16:41 Connect with me 17:41 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag Background 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/ Intro Music Credits: “Level Up (Liquid Jungle Drum & Bass)” by Musinova Track: https://pixabay.com/music/drum-n-bass-level-up-liquid-jungle-drum-amp-bass-30-seconds-350509/ Artist: https://pixabay.com/users/musinova-47643763/ | |||
| Your Best Gear Isn't in Your Bag – The Photographer’s Toolkit | Part 1 | 29 mai 2026 | 00:16:17 | |
Welcome to the start of a new series called "The Photographer's Toolkit". In this series we'll be providing you with a guide to start your journey properly as a photographer, taking you on a journey through simple mindset changes, learning how to boost creativity and bring those photos to a new level. In today's episode, we'll be starting with creating the right mindset. We'll be covering the foundations such as how our perception on creativity influences our direction, how to create the right environment to succeed and strategies that genuinely work for your brain!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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:48 What do we mean by the right Mindset? 01:06 Start with your Perception 04:44 Creating the right Environment for Growth 06:44 Setting Goals for Photography 08:58 Expectation is weighing you down 13:29 Conclusion 15:55 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag Background Music Credits: "Podcast Lo-fi Music" by Denis PavlovTrack: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-podcast-lo-fi-music-205515/ Artist: https://pixabay.com/users/denis-pavlov-music-35636692/ | |||
| When is the Decisive Moment in Photography? | 03 mai 2026 | 00:17:16 | |
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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:20 What is the 'Decisive Moment' 03:54 Challenges 05:15 Being Patient 06:20 Jane Bown 07:30 Her Work 08:14 The Feeling 09:54 Deciding 10:43 Connection 11:49 Jane taught us this 13:08 Replicating the moment 14:08 It's not the gear 14:51 Final thoughts 16:57 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag Background 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/ | |||
| I wish I knew this Street Photography technique sooner... | 13 avr. 2026 | 00:09:48 | |
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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:00 My Process 01:24 Working in Confinement 02:44 Choose your Environment 03:13 Observing a Scene 04:28 Research 05:04 Anticipating the Moment 05:59 Notice the Present Moment 06:44 Let your Creativity Shine 07:27 Everything falling into Place 08:20 My Final Thoughts 09:17 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag | |||
| The Reality of Beginner Street Photography | 05 avr. 2026 | 00:21:11 | |
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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:37 Episode Overview 00:57 Welcoming Max 01:34 Max's Photography Background 02:21 How do we know each other? 04:11 Beginner Gear Setup and Experiences so far 05:54 Inspirations 08:47 What drives your Ambition? 11:40 What are Dutch Angles? 12:39 Advice for New Photographers 15:50 Live Photography Workshop 16:24 Using Different Camera Focus Modes 17:58 Setting White Balance 19:20 Workshop Q&A 20:15 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag | |||
| Why Storytelling is the Key to Success in Street Photography | 29 mars 2026 | 00:15:33 | |
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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:58 Think about the Why 02:33 Using a Documentary Approach 03:41 Learning to be Present 06:03 Understanding Why 08:52 Becoming intentional in the Present 09:41 Making the boring seem interesting 11:21 How to Stand Out 12:23 Taking a Minimalist Approach 13:40 Building your Skillset 15:03 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag | |||
| Create Stunning Bokeh with this Simple Trick | 22 mars 2026 | 00:18:50 | |
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? CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:55 What is Bokeh? 03:37 Creamy Bokeh in Portraiture 06:51 Texture 08:31 Urban Landscape Bokeh 11:31 Bokeh in film cameras? 17:12 Which Aperture suits bokeh best? 18:18 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag | |||
| Macbook Air M5: The Pro Choice in 2026? | 15 mars 2026 | 00:06:38 | |
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, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag | |||
| Are Street Photographers getting a new spotlight? | 08 mars 2026 | 00:18:57 | |
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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:18 Overview 01:47 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 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag | |||
| More Noise or More Data? The ISO Question | 01 mars 2026 | 00:13:53 | |
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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:29 Grain vs Digital Noise 02:51 Fringing and Defringing 03:54 Decisive Moments 06:05 Be Conservative with Denoise 09:40 Trial and Error 13:00 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag | |||
| Olympus OM-1n: The Budget Rival to Leica M6 | 22 févr. 2026 | 00:17:31 | |
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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:36 The OM1n SLR 03:33 Main Characteristics 07:36 The OM1 M43 09:40 Main Characteristics 14:06 My Thoughts 15:32 Yoshihasi Maitani 17:03 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag | |||
| Film Characteristics in Digital Photography | 15 févr. 2026 | 00:19:41 | |
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! CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:47 My New Setup 03:12 Takumar Characteristics 07:13 Lumix GX80 09:09 What are the results? 15:21 Considerations 17:23 Key Takeaways 19:17 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag | |||
| Finding your Street Photography Network | 08 févr. 2026 | 00:18:55 | |
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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:50 How Networking has helped me 05:42 Being alone will limit you 09:00 Connection matters 11:14 Social media isn't all bad 13:04 Finding or Creating your network 18:24 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag | |||
| Let your Creativity excel with ADHD | 01 févr. 2026 | 00:36:47 | |
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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:25 My experience with ADHD 04:32 How to hyperfocus on one thing at a time 10:56 The struggle with executive dysfunction 13:37 Acceptance of impulsivity and inattention 16:17 Managing time effectively 20:49 Techniques to manage ADHD 27:15 Letting yourself flourish 31:40 Anxiety and general nuerodivergence 35:49 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag | |||
| The Exposure Triangle should be EASY | 25 janv. 2026 | 00:19:02 | |
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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:00 ISO 05:02 Aperture 07:54 Shutter Speed 10:33 Breaking the Rules 17:39 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag | |||
| The Art of Valuing Your Photography | 18 janv. 2026 | 00:09:48 | |
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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:32 Being critical is your asset 02:06 It all starts with a new perspective 04:24 Work less, do more 07:03 It’s okay to be critical 09:23 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag | |||
| The ONLY Process Street Photographers Need | 11 janv. 2026 | 00:12:40 | |
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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:21 Before Shooting 03:31 Observation 06:06 Lighting 09:07 Waiting 12:07 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag | |||
| Creating Your Photo Editing Mindset! | 04 janv. 2026 | 00:08:37 | |
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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:55 Overview 01:48 Basics of Photo Editing Apps 03:13 Mindset and Unlimited Options 04:52 Experimentation is your friend 07:44 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag | |||
| Staying CREATIVE in Confined Spaces | 28 déc. 2025 | 00:18:21 | |
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. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 03:41 Workshop Overview 04:33 Rule of Thirds 07:46 Leading Lines 08:23 Colour Psychology 11:09 Lighting 14:00 Depth of Field 15:11 Outro TR Street Mag, hosted by photographer Tommy Regan aims to provide street photographers with valuable insights, helping them to refine their craft. The show aims to make you feel seen and heard, allowing you to focus on creativity and purposeful art. Whether you choose Analog or Digital camera gear, there is value here for everyone. Follow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/trstreetmag | |||