7 tips for black & white street photography with Alan Schaller

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Black & white images and street art photography go together like two peas in a pod. But they both can be very challenging, even for experienced photographers.
That’s why we asked a real pro for advice: Alan Schaller! The London based street photographer shoots exclusively in black & white and is the co-founder of Street Photography International, a platform for talented yet unrepresented photographers.
Alan knows what black & white photography really needs, different angles and views for example, to add a nice twist to your images.
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@fruitl00p08 3 года назад

This was fantastic! No long intros, no babbling on, your just gave us what you advertised. Easily the best RU-vid video I've felt I've seen in years.

@thomastuorto9929 2 года назад

A well edited vid. Straight to the point.

@alexstrasser1 2 года назад

True.

@a.gamberini3045 2 года назад

as cooph usually does, straight to the point with practical tips avoiding annoyng blabla, great video !

@Moodboard39 10 месяцев назад

Hate babblers

@francisco5434 3 года назад

Tip #8 The golden hour is for color. In b/w photography, you want the opposite. Be out at midday, when you have bright highlights from streaming sunlight and dark shadows present. Those stark contrasts promote form where b/w film shines. You can get good reflections on windows during daylight hours that would be transparent at night. Tip #9 Although digital software corrects lighting issues in camera, if you are using actual film, you can greatly improve contrast of sky, foliage, even brick buildings with color filters. Instead of blown out skies, you can see moody, even stormy looking skies with orange or red toned lenses. You can create some really dramatic effects. Blue filters can bring out the texture of aged hands or faces in a close up. A yellow helps cut those skin blemishes if you want to soften a complexion.

@850Tech 2 года назад

Reading your comment took me back to the Film Reel Era Thanks ! it was wonderful to shoot not knowing how the developed result will look after the dark room process ! And I have used Color Grad Filters those days on Skies as you have described above. Wonderful comment and thanks for the extra 2 Tips ! ( Specially #8)

@francisco5434 2 года назад

@@850Tech Glad you liked it. I too miss that mysterious outcome, where you had to preplan every shot. Digital removes that step and you can just reshoot until you get the results you like. But, it’s a crutch that can fail you when those magic, once-in-a-lifetime moments happen. It can remove that creative process that makes you a photographer and not just an extension of a machine.

@850Tech 2 года назад

@@francisco5434 very true

@SketchTurnerZero Год назад

Thanks!! Tha is a great tip!!

@PujicMafia 10 месяцев назад

@@francisco5434I got that one too often in my composition, regarding editing. I find I rely adjusting my crop in post vs nailing in in the field more than I’d like. Thanks for the info, great tips!

@philw8741 4 года назад

Varnishing the table analogy, I like that.

@AlejandroRamos-im4to 4 года назад

Finally!! A photographer that goes right to the point on his tips. His work is just awesome!!

@wahabdilawar 4 года назад

Finally... someone with excellent tips and brilliant shots to back his ideas. Just perfect.

@GaryR55 2 года назад

The "editing" is the digital equivalent of processing film and prints. It is as necessary to the process of digital photography as photographic chemicals and enlargers are to film-based photography. If you eschew the use of digital editing software, you are confining yourself to what came out of the camera. Ansel Adams never thought his images were "complete" by merely tripping the shutter and then using standard processing. His "Moonrise: Hernandez, New Mexico" wasn't as it was shot. Every photographer who ever had control over the processing of his film and prints always applied some degree of "manipulation" either in the enlarger or the developer tray. I've been doing photography since 1971, when I was a photo lab technician. The camera is only the beginning. The final image, whether on film or a digital sensor, requires processing, which is the final stage of the process of photography. Think of your software as an enlarger and developer. Too many people think of "Photoshop" whenever digital "editing" is mentioned.

@amb8405 Год назад

but how is the best way to learn?

@Channel-xx8qt 11 месяцев назад

@@amb8405 shoot with RAW, processing to BW Jpeg

@Moodboard39 10 месяцев назад

@@amb8405by having the camera, reading, RU-vid videos.

@Moodboard39 10 месяцев назад

⁠process to Jpeg?

@Moodboard39 10 месяцев назад

Than wtf u talking about

@jenohogan9254 4 года назад

His work blows my mind. It makes me so happy.

@nfornick 4 года назад

0:21 #1 Shoot b/w on purpose 0:48 #2 Focus on what makes b/w interesting 1:25 #3 Adapt to your light situation 2:12 #4 Make good use of your environment 2:45 #5 Capture a good range of contrast 3:24 #6 Change perspective 4:09 #7 Edit wisely

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@lennoxtravis9487 2 года назад

@Dariel Kenneth happy to help =)

@albertsmith9315 2 года назад

I have never seen a better 5 minute lesson that if followed can give years of improvement. I set one of my Fujifilm bodies to permanent B&W, and go out to ONLY shoot mono with it. It really changes the way you "see" when you don't keep switching with color.

@Moodboard39 10 месяцев назад

Bw more depth

@davehenderson9105 3 года назад

This man is my favorite street photographer of all time! I have been following his work for years

@RohitPant04 4 года назад

Alan is my favourite b&w photographer. He really has so much creativity in all of his composition!

@TomKaszuba 4 года назад

Alan Schaller is my favorite photographer. His work is iconic. He is an inspiration. Thank you for making this video.

@ssa371 4 года назад

And he is master of the b/w dogs!

@adamcraig1468 2 года назад

I cant believe hes the same age as me. I always think of him as some older artistic icon. It must be his genius coming through

@wissnasraoui 3 года назад

his photos are simply mind-blowing, and this video gave me the energy to go out and shoot, even though im living in a place where street photography is harder to do than other places.

@smaeyl 4 года назад

The master of BNW street photography. For me, one of the best street photographers in the World. Thank you for the tips, Professor.

@LeonardoLaprano 4 года назад

This guy is sick. One of the best on instagram. Thank you

@TheCooph 4 года назад

That's what we think!

@brnzh 4 года назад

One of the best, period, always an inspiration to me

@kociasek 4 года назад

Forget IG, follow Alan on Flickr to view his work in high resolution and chronological order: www.flickr.com/photos/alanschaller

@alexis.x 4 года назад

I'd like to see his editing tips. Can't find anything on Alan's editing techniques.

@gicechicken7062 4 года назад

@@kociasek people dont give a shit of high resolution. Forget Flickr its dead

@seattlegrrlie 4 года назад

Excellent video. My additional tip is go to the same place at different times of day on different days. Sometimes, it can completely change the look of the place

@zeppelinstudio6 4 года назад

This guy push me into black and white world.

@GONZOFAM7 4 года назад

Editing is varnish that finishes the table. I'm a woodworker too, this is a clear metaphor for me. Thanks.

@westyavro 4 года назад

"'this is a clear ... " Actually it might be amber in some cases.

@jorgensen8 4 года назад

Then there are some really creative people who build a whole image in Photoshop.

@thothheartmaat2833 4 года назад

I just had to suffer through the stupidity of people who claim to love Ansel Adams yet believe photography is only what is done in camera with no developing. Ansel Adams said that the camera is for composers and the dark room is for conductors.

@Robert.Dickson 4 года назад

Great metaphor.

@TheoBunge 3 года назад

Yep. Rubbish in, rubbish out.

@fabiolfpetry 4 года назад

Alan is one of the best street photographers alive! Great video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@dhaug 3 года назад

The analogy of editing as varnish on a well made table is spot-on!

@circleofattention6021 3 года назад

There's no such thing as bad light. Thank you for that! ❤️🙏

@aerialfilm1 4 года назад

For better street and candid photos of strangers, not looking like a creep helps tremendously. Alan’s grooming, attention to his attire, appearance and manners make him appear gentlemanly and non threatening. Given the same skills, talent and Leica, I don’t believe a poorly groomed hygienically deficient slob in disheveled clothing with an abrasive personality would produce images nearly as stunning as Alan.

@jacobgolden8599 4 года назад

Yes! Alan is one of my absolute favorites. Thanks.

@gdoe00 3 года назад

Alan Schaller is the master. Absolutely loves his works.

@andreasbeyer9921 2 года назад

I take street photos with my Olympus EM 10 Mark II and an adapted Carl Zeiss Pancolar 50mm f1,8 and it´s a great thing. Thank you for your tips!

@tommybui2990 4 года назад

Omg, I’ve seen tons of your ART photos, finally u’ve showed up on yt 🔥🔥

@newnatsfan 4 года назад

So many pro photogs say never shoot in B&W because you can make any color photo b&w. I completely disagree, just as he says...seeing the world in b&w is so different than seeing it in color. Great tips!

@dan_s_higginson 4 года назад

I love Alan’s work!

@MurphyKargesBass 3 года назад

Brilliant video. Simple. Quick. To the point. No wasted anything.

@mikerivers9634 4 года назад

Plain speaking and great advice. I like the tip about editing being the varnish on a well made table. If the photo isn’t there to start with forget it. So many great B&W film photographers (eg. Angel Adams, Brassaï, Henri Cartier-Bresson) used their intuitive skill to nail their shots knowing there was barely any headroom left for editing the image during the processing. There is a debate which interests me about ‘processing your picture to achieve success’ versus ‘the impact of a shot as it appears in reality’. In other words you can process the life out of a shot if you ain’t careful! But I like Alan’s approach since it’s not that complicated and makes perfect sense.

@jpm74 3 года назад

This guys really hits the nails on the heads. Great lessons for new B&W photographers.

@metaheisenberg Год назад

He is my inspiration... been following his style for 3 years now, suddenly i am finding myself going through these tips again for the fact that his photography has been so captivating for me...

@LimitedWard 2 года назад

This was extremely well stated. Even just the first tip alone is super important. I've been hesitant to shoot in B/W since I don't really understand it and was worried I'd end up with bad shots. But clearly, the only way to get better at it is to go all in.

@lolivars4304 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this wonderful tips. AMAZING pictures!

@JackPickle 4 года назад

Varnishing a table. That’s the best description of post production that I’ve heard

@JonathanHeresOficial 3 года назад

I cant tell if he is 35 or 50. Great photographer. Thanks for the tips!

@jajabarbd1289 4 года назад

You are a great teacher. What a wonderful video. Specific and precise instructions. Simple yet very helpful.

@framedge 4 года назад

One of my absolute favorite photographers on Instagram. Thanks for sharing these tips.

@evaeriksson9950 4 года назад

Wow absolutely stunning images!

@randygerdes 4 года назад

Outstanding tips and showcase of your work. I am really drawn to this style and these are such powerful images. Well done!

@caelanwilliamson4284 4 года назад

Very clean video. Loved the tip about editing and the analogy about the table. It’s so true.

@TheC0wboyWay 4 года назад

Understanding Ansel Adams' 'Zone System' is what really made photography easier for me. I hear other photographers say you can't have clipping because there's no detail in absolute black or white, but it's that clipping that will clear your image of the dreaded grey fog.

@NathanMandjes 2 года назад

That’s a very nice perspective.

@DannerPlace 3 года назад

Concise refresher we all need from time to time, good job.

@ragemodels 4 года назад

Great simple and Eternal tips !!! Thank you and ur B/W images are Lovely !!!

@mr.l6982 4 года назад

You're the best! Good for you! Nailing it! One of the best in the world!

@anzaeria 4 года назад

Outstanding images.

@instagramlikes3234 4 года назад

One of the best inspiring photographer, 🔥🔥🔥

@JohannBauermeister 3 года назад

Wow. Refreshing to get advice from someone that’s actually good! Brilliant advice, incredible photographs...

@fotolookconde 4 года назад

This is what we are talking about!!!! Very inspirational work!!!

@ImSamSuburban 4 года назад

Stunning photos! this guy is a legend

@stellaanger3479 3 года назад

So happy to come across this video. Love black and white photos

@4053rubber 4 года назад

Love Alan's work. Absolutely amazing. Great video BTW 👍

@swapnilshah2100 4 года назад

As always, very helpful! Thanks for sharing.

@hotlippsmartin 4 года назад

Thank you! Great tips, very helpful!

@kamv7261 4 года назад

Incredible photos. Wow.

@COCOTEIER 4 года назад

These black and white photos are really superb!

@sjsphotog 4 года назад

Superb B&W tips and tricks here. Excellent. More please.

@gungfuriceboy 2 года назад

brilliant! thank YOU Alan!

@alexblaze8878 3 года назад

My #1 Tip: Shoot as if you’re shooting on film in 1980 and no photo editing software exists. Too many rely on photo editing to replace fundamental skills and artistic vision. When I (and everyone else) shoot film, I tend to really think about composition and lighting much more than when shooting digital and subsequently my “keeper” rate is much higher than when I shoot digital. Digital is great but knowing that I can review what I just shot and then retake the photo on the spot takes the urgency away from really thinking BEFORE I shoot. Just my 2 cents.

@awpqq 9 месяцев назад

Photos were edited in 1980 - and before! We used techniques in the darkroom to burn and shade, different grades of paper and other techniques. You can't do it all in the camera.

@alexblaze8878 9 месяцев назад

@@awpqq my point was meant to encourage thinking about what makes a great shot instead of just firing away thinking the shot can be “made great” in post processing. But there IS a reason why my keeper rate is much higher when I shoot film and that’s because I contemplate each shot much more than when I shoot digital.

@sarbajitsarkar5254 4 года назад

He is a master of composition..Very inspirational.

@sivasankargv8522 4 года назад

I love Alan b/w photography 🖤

@jasonhicks5473 3 года назад

very well presented, especially for students, short quick and to the point. love the music and pace and style of this video as it does not linger and reveals crisp examples with confidence.

@abelsinglavalls9926 4 года назад

Really interesting! I liked so much. My tip: Shot B&W film. Fixed Iso, fixed Lens and what day brings to you. Don't loose time looking menus and fotos already taken. Shot and go for the next.

@boris.dupont 4 года назад

Brilliant! Thank you!

@troyphillips1077 4 года назад

Phenomenal! Enough said

@josegulias 3 года назад

I started photography not long time ago... Alan discovers the bnw for me!! His work is inspiring!!

@jho9132 2 года назад

awesome tips! thank you for sharing.

@MarttiSuomivuori 4 года назад

Beautiful shooting. An artist and a pro.

@got2beable 2 года назад

the only Video you need when you start out on photography lol this teached me a lot already

@hiddenwaves4772 2 года назад

Awesome! Thank you for your video.

@sanfordlavine1760 4 года назад

Thank you Alan. Great tips.

@1davidpeter 4 года назад

Thanks for your wise pointers and great pictures

@thewildgoose7467 4 года назад

Some brilliant examples of street photography

@JstnW Год назад

Some of the better tips I've heard for sure.

@bblair2627 4 года назад

pretty much every pic used as an example was like amazing

@stellaanger3479 3 года назад

Yes I agree. ❤

@rajat5894 Год назад

Wow...best 5 minutes on photography I have seen on You Tube!

@usertoemas 3 года назад

as someone who hated black and white when i first started 5 years ago to now me only wanting to shoot in black and white this was very helpful and i will be looking more into Alan’s work