Hi everyone
Sorry it's a little later than planned for getting a route map!
Here's my suggestion -
https://goo.gl/maps/JAGfM597nbt - I've tried to choose a route that takes us past as many interesting places and different people as possible.
My plan is to walk down towards town from East Croydon station, heading towards Surrey Street market (always good value) then down Church street. We will then go up the back of Centrale (I hear there's a red pipe there that's worth a snapshot) up past West Croydon before heading back down the High Street.
The end point - I suggest we meet for a coffee in the Costa Coffee inside Debenhams on the High Street.
Just a couple of points/notes/suggestions.
1) This isn't a guided tour! Rather, it's a chance to spend some time out shooting with other club members and try to look at the town in a new way.
2) The route is simply the way I will be walking. You are entirely free to do any route you wish, at any pace you wish. Follow the pictures first and foremost!
3) I'm aiming to arrive at Costa by approximately 1pm. It may be a little earlier or later depending on how rich our pickings are!
Some tips -
4) Pack light, don't bring tons of kit. Even though we're local, I find street shooting is easier/better when I'm light on my feet.
5) Clear your memory cards and charge your batteries!
6) Bear in mind that most people in town won't want to be photographed so try to be subtle without furtive and if you're approached by someone be polite & courteous. Explain you're on a worldwide photowalk day, offer to delete the photo if needed. Try sharing what you shot, sometimes people don't mind it when they see the results.
7) If you find a good scene or background, spend some time waiting for an interesting person to walk into it.
8) When shooting people, it almost always works better if you can see their faces - shooting people from behind or smoking/on their phone doesn't tend to work so well. It can be unnerving but if you deliberately move in front of someone the results can be worth it!
9) Please do share your favourite images with me after the event and we'll look to put on a members evening of our favourite work
See you all tomorrow!
