Street Blog Post – That Darren Lehane

Benidorm 2025

Candid street photography in Benidorm, Spain.

Some selected street photography from my recent October trip to Benidorm, Spain.

Utterly Lazy – Longlisted for Martin Parr Photo Awards

An utterly lazy half-finished road marking in Weston-super-Mare.

I was delighted that my image of a half-finished road marking, in Weston-super-Mare, was longlisted in the final 50 images (from almost 150 submitted) for this year’s Martin Parr Foundation Members Photo Awards.

On This Day #4 – 13 July 2008

Candid street photography taken in the City of London on 13 July 2008, featuring a solitary mannequin in a window above a brutalist building facade, evoking themes of loneliness and urban isolation.

An image from 2008. No people but depicting the human condition.

On This Day #3 – 14 June 2015

My ‘On This Day’ series is a blog series looking back at a photo shot on that exact date in the past, ideally images not shared here before.

Pre-Order ‘To The Sea’ Book

I’m delighted to say that the ‘To The Sea’ book that feature’s my ‘Brighton Seafront’ image is now available for pre-order. It starts shipping from 8 June 2025.

Why You Definitely Don’t Need to Do Street Photography Workshops

Candid street photography of two men with cameras in London.

You don’t need permission to shoot. You don’t need validation. And you definitely don’t need to fork out for a workshop to do it.

Oslo Street Photography Festival Finalist x2

I am absolutely thrilled to confirm that I have had 2 images selected as shortlisted finalists for the Oslo Street Photography Festival 2025.

What Is Street Photography…To Me?

Candid street photography of men in swan hats taking photos in Bristol.

A Street Photography Definition Street photography is many things to many people, and I’m certainly not looking to open up an age old debate on it’s definition. So I will talk about what it is for me, personally. You may agree, you may not – but this is how I approach it. And apologies fromContinueContinue reading “What Is Street Photography…To Me?”

How Street Photography Saved My Life — Twice

A man exercises on steps above a woman sunbathing in Benidorm, Spain.

A Wake-Up Call in 2011: Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis There’s a common saying that photography can change the way you see the world. In my case, street photography didn’t just change how I see — it quite literally saved my life. Twice. And that’s not an exaggeration or hyperbole. Back in 2011, I was diagnosedContinueContinue reading “How Street Photography Saved My Life — Twice”

Artists Gallery Street Photography Awards 2025

I’m delighted to announce I received an Honourable Mention in the recent Artists Gallery Street Photography Awards 2025, for my ‘Head In A Bag’ photo. It was captured in Bristol in July 2024. You can see the all the Awards here. View All My Awards, Exhibitions & Features To receive updates and latest news directContinueContinue reading “Artists Gallery Street Photography Awards 2025”

Orange Exhibition – Glasgow Gallery of Photography

Candid street photography of a man wearing orange on Orange Street in central London.

I’m really pleased to say this image will be part of an exhibition, based on the colour orange, at the Glasgow Gallery of Photography (GGOP) this coming August, 2025. I’m particularly delighted as it’s an image I was rather pleased with, both at the time and now, but hasn’t always got the appreciation I thoughtContinueContinue reading “Orange Exhibition – Glasgow Gallery of Photography”

On This Day #2 – 21 March 2010

Candid street photography of a discarded doll on a bench, with Croydon in the background.

My ‘On This Day’ series is a blog series looking back at a photo shot on that exact date in the past, ideally images not shared before. This photo shot 15 years ago today (21 March 2010) in Croydon, south London. Shot from the Centrale Shopping Centre, it would be fair to say that theContinueContinue reading “On This Day #2 – 21 March 2010”