Invest in experiences, workshops, and photography books instead of new gear.
As Robert Capa famously said, "If your photographs aren't good enough, you're not close enough". Physical closeness often creates a sense of emotional intimacy in a photo. 100 lessons from the masters of street photography
Instead of centering your subject, pay attention to the corners of the frame. If the edges are strong, the center usually takes care of itself. Invest in experiences
To overcome the fear of shooting strangers, try sticking to a fixed distance of 0.7 meters (about one arm's length) for an entire month. "If your photographs aren't good enough