Street photography might be one of the coolest things you can do. Carry a camera around with you every day, and you end up talking to all kinds of people you probably never would have met otherwise.

The older you get, the less social you tend to become. When you’re younger, you have a big group of friends. But as everyone gets older, life takes over. People get married, have kids, move away, find new jobs, and start doing their own thing. Eventually, your circle of friends gets smaller.

Street photography is a great way to combat that.

I have a great life, and I’m not lonely. But if you’re watching this and feeling lonely, pick up a camera and go shoot every day. You’re going to meet people and have conversations.

Today alone, I talked to about five different people. Three homeless people, a woman feeding squirrels, and a guy sitting in his car with his beautiful husky. The dog had these really light eyes and was sticking its head out the window. I stopped to take some photos and ended up talking with him.

That’s the beauty of street photography. You’re constantly meeting people, learning about them, and discovering new things.

I also think it’s a great way to overcome social anxiety. You’re not just talking to people; you’re photographing them, learning about them, and creating art.

It’s good for you because creating art gives you a sense of fulfillment. And it’s good for the people you meet because everyone enjoys a little human connection.

It’s a win-win.

Anyway, that’s it for today. Thanks for watching. Peace.