Why shoot square? Should you join the RPS? Why does the right camera make you shoot more?

Click here to EMAIL BRIAN with your questions, comments and suggestions for the show! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2570310/fa...) The camera that improves your street photography might not be the newest, fastest, or most expensive, it is the one you cannot stop picking up. We dig into what makes certain cameras feel 'alive' in the hand, why that emotional pull leads to more shooting, and how early experiences with classics like the Zorki 4, Rolleiflex, and old-school rangefinders can shape the way we see. If you have ever wondered why a Leica or a Fujifilm X100 feels different, we get into the real reason without drowning in tech. From there, we tackle a question that keeps coming up for UK photographers: is the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) worth it for street photography? We share a straw poll of member experiences, including distinctions like LRPS and ARPS, the value of groups and days out, and the frustrations that can come with cost, access, and judging. The takeaway is practical: match your membership to your goals, and be clear whether you want structured progression or freedom to build your own projects. We also get hands-on with the everyday kit that keeps you moving: wrist straps versus neck straps, what to prioritise for comfort and speed, and a useful London stop for coffee when you need to reset mid-shoot. Then comes a frank rant about street photography Facebook groups, why low standards get rewarded, and why smaller, critique-led communities often produce better work. Finally, we make a strong case for shooting square. The 1:1 format changes pacing, simplifies clutter, makes the centre powerful, and can shift the emotional tone of your images. Try a square project on your next walk, then subscribe, share, and leave a review if it helps. What camera, group, or format has genuinely made your street photography better? SHOW LINKS: Wotancraft straps & bags  www.wotancraft.tw (https://www.wotancraft.tw) Check out my workshops  www.streetsnappers.com (https://www.streetsnappers.com) Watch my YouTube videos    / streetsnappers   (   / streetsnappers  ) Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/streetsnappers (  / streetsnappers  ) Join the Facebook Community - www.facebook.com/groups/streetsnappersworldwide (  / streetsnappersworldwide  )