Incredible images-both Schaller's still photos and the moving images. Probably the best looking movie about street photography I've ever seen. Beautiful.
Yeah that was a great video Allen, great images I'm just getting into the black and white. But you City people have all this opportunity I'm in western Oklahoma small town America. I'll keep watching your videos very interesting and informative.
What?! Really surprised he is just 4 years into the game. I’ve been following his IG for almost 3 years now, and his work always felt ripe unforced right from the start. Just another reason to keep on following Alan.
This is the best video about photography I've ever seen! It shows the essence of street photography so clearly and precisely! Thank you for this amazing piece!
I did some street photography while I was in China and I have to say that it was very liberating. The idea that you can create art from just walking or driving down the streets is amazing. Some of my favorite shots have come from this attempt at street photography. Great film, well produced. Congratulations!
I come back to this video anytime I feel the need of inspiration to get better, the cinematography is not only sublime but expresses the art of Mr. Shaller in a perfect and balanced way. Thank you for this.
The filmmaking is so well thought-of, balanced, smooth and in sync with the photographer's work, that it makes it actually over-the-top class value, without being too flashy. Truly beautiful, some frames were even better than the photos! Really enjoyed watching this. Keep it up!
Dear Allan, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your exceptional work. I am constantly inspired by your creations, and every time I have the privilege of witnessing your work, I gain valuable knowledge and insights. Thank you for sharing your expertise and passion with the world. Yours truly, pierangelo
Thanks for sharing! Loved the music and the photos. Both dear to my heart. I feel you when you said we miss a lot of shots. Right place and time but just missed the shot. Many a times, I thought to myself, that would have been a great shot. Then moved on. Hope to see more!
"A conveyor belt for photographing" -- brilliant observation Alan. Sometimes overwhelming. Other times frustrating. Yes, music and photography have much in common -- If there are no harmonics then even the most beautiful scene will be flat and atmosphere-less. I agree with your approach- as you put it "space" // as I put it "location location" are essential to a well created street photo. Cheers from Chicago ----
Amazing how this video shares so much information and detail in just over 5 minutes. Indeed, nicely put together and well presented short doc/film. Thank you!
Mesmerized.. so beautiful. I had to watch it twice. First enjoying the beautiful cinematic video and the jaw dropping street photo, and second, actually hearing what the master said in the video. just wow.. truly inspiring
I just came across Alans work on Flickr, and am stunned by it. His photos are about the only ones I've seen on there that are really genuinely visually interesting. They are sensational, his ability to sense space, condense a composition, evoke drama, include powerful graphic elements, while making it look effortless and spontaneous. They capture your attention! Even though they are digital, they have that deep contrasty old school feel like Capa's, Kertesz'sor even weegee's pictures. I VERY rarely dish out compliments willy nilly, but Alan is a truly gifted artist
Such a perfect job, really video work is amazing, top tier. Please, I can't sleep... What speedups and slowmos you used? I think it was all shot in 60 frames, slow is like curved? And how much? Looks like you drop bellow 30 frames (and video as a whole looks like rendered in 30 and not in 24) I am from smartphone in bed :) so I can't see frames in settings on youtube. Color matrix...god, it's nice to see this accurate work that complement artists BW work, with killed tones, looks like triad. Please give me more info) And on what it was shot?
Thank you for made the video, I just started on it as a hobby but I discovered how wonderful it is, still getting problems to capture what sometimes my eyes sees, frustration and happiness seems to come holding hands. But somehow it is a relief listen a professional talking about sometimes not getting the shot they want, thank you again for share so your experiences and information.
Thank you so much for featuring one of my favourite photographers! It is such a learning experience to know what goes inside their head when they create such amazing photographs. The production level of this video is fantastic.
Alan, I found this deeply inspiring. I shoot "street-style" as a utility photographer - i.e., shooting whatever is needed for my yoga sangha and community. I was a staff photographer 1972-74 at Runner's World and still (rarely) do sports. Point being, your approach is mine whether for sports, in K-8 classrooms, scheduled shoots or day-long events: it's always about finding ways to prepare the whole "chain" of photographic tools including heart and mind, by releasing the ego's desires and being as completely in the moment as possible. Like you I find it a wonderfully expansive, quietly moving experience. To recap, this film was a sweet, wonderful discovery. Thank you!
This video will make me now look at busy city areas with a different perspective. The low and high angles with the focusing in on one minor detail in a very busy environment is a very inspiring, thank you smug mug for the new view !
This guy is the one whom inspires me to get off my bum, and figure out the BnW world. I love BnW Photography, and Mr Schaller style and knowledge is truly 1st class and perfect in my opinion! Mary Alpern, still inspires me from her Dirty Windows project. I have made several photos that have competed well because of her. (Not directly, though that would be awesome) Thank You For Sharing This Video; 😁 Iowa
I've been following Alan's work on Instagram for quite sometime now, I love his work, there is a real quality to it that just grabs you. I follow a lot of street photographers on insta and when I see a new post on there I know it's one of Alan's shots instantly. I think one of the best compliments you can give or receive for an image you've made is when someone says to you "I wish I'd taken it" That's how it is when I see Alan's work. Great short film SmugMug.
True, re: the single location. Here in Seattle, I have many of them that I have used over and over again. Come back to the same scene one day, or at a different time of day, or different season, and it will always be different. Some of my scenes have changed over time, due to demolition and new construction. Some don't exist any longer.
Beside the great images from Alan i love his story because i am pro musician for over 20 years and also need a break. I re-started photography and it is like soul-healing. Also i love black and white, it has so much expression. Thanx for this video such an inspiration :-)
