The street is my studio.

A photowalk collective for photographers of every level — camera in hand, exploring real, unposed Britain together. Founded and led by Andy Ainsworth.

Come on a photowalk Past walks
001 / Our Mission

The best way to learn is to get out there — and press the shutter.

Our photowalks bring together photographers of all skill levels to learn, create and grow through hands-on experience. Whether you're discovering the basics or refining your eye, we'll help you capture portraits, candid moments and authentic street scenes that tell real stories.

More than learning, our walks are about connection — with people, places and yourself. We aim to inspire creativity, build confidence and promote wellbeing through the simple act of slowing down, observing, and sharing the joy of photography with like-minded people.

002 / Three Ways In

One name, three rooms. Pick the door that brought you here.

001

Walk the streets with us.

Small-group photowalks in Leeds, Knaresborough and beyond. No experience, no pressure, no silly questions.

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002

Street portraits.

Requested and candid — the most extraordinary faces in England, from Whitby Goth Weekend and beyond.

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003

Learn to see the street.

See the Street — a video series and course for anyone whose camera mostly sits in a drawer.

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003 / Next On The Street

Walk with us this summer.

18 JUL
SAT · 10:00
Get Your Camera Out — Knaresborough
The World's End pub, meet outside · 2 hours · 3–8 people
£32Book →
25 JUL
SAT · 10:00
A Day in the Life — Leeds
Leeds Town Hall, front steps · 2 hours · 3–8 people
£32Book →
29 AUG
SAT · 10:00
Black & White Leeds
Leeds Town Hall, front steps · 2 hours · 3–8 people
£32Book →
26 SEP
SAT · 10:00
Autumn Leeds Walk
Leeds Town Hall, front steps · 2 hours · 3–8 people
£32Book →
31 OCT
SAT · 10:00
Hallowe'en Leeds
Leeds Town Hall, front steps · 2 hours · 3–8 people
£32Book →

Booking via Leeds Photography Club / Orble · all walks £32 · 3–8 people

Watch the walks

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A Day in the Life — Leeds
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A Day in the Life — Leeds

The Street Photographers · YouTube
Knaresborough photo walk
YOUTUBE

Knaresborough photo walk

The Street Photographers · YouTube
Goth Weekend — Whitby
YOUTUBE

Goth Weekend — Whitby

The Street Photographers · YouTube
004 / Founder & Walk Leader
[ ANDY AINSWORTH ]
Founder · Harrogate

Andy Ainsworth

Wedding & portrait photographer · street documentarian

Andy founded The Street Photographers to share the craft the way he learned it — out walking, camera ready, paying attention. He leads the walks across Leeds, Knaresborough, York, Whitby and beyond, mixing technical guidance with the patience street work demands.

Walk with Andy → See Andy's work
006 / Come Along

Join the next walk.

Bring whatever camera you've got and however much experience you've got. Drop us a line and we'll let you know where we're heading next.

+ All levels welcome + Any camera + Friendly group
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