I took this photograph outside Central Café in Soho, Central London, on one of those evenings when the city feels like it’s humming just a little louder than usual. I’d been trying to put some newly learned street photography ideas into practice: slow down, choose a simple frame, and then wait for the world to do something interesting inside it.

It was a special treat just over a week ago (from writing this) — I’d booked a 1-2-1 session with street photographer Bal Bhatla, aka Mr Whisper. I’d been admiring his work for a while now, including his work in his book - London After Dark. I was curious about how he achieved some of his images, how he works, and what he looks for when he’s on the streets with a camera in hand.

Why London’s Underground system is a great place to take pictures.