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Support my channel and help me create more videos: geni.us/trovatten. In this interview, I share how I got into street photography. A list of all my photo gear: trovatten.com/...
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Gear recommendation for street photography
Fuji X-T5 - geni.us/XT-5
My Rolleiflex 2.8F film camera - shrsl.com/2ibbs
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My three primary Fujifilm lenses
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Lens street photography - geni.us/Street...
Lens for portraits & street - geni.us/FujiPo...
Lens for video and vlogging - geni.us/BestVl...
Tripod - geni.us/BestTr...
SD Card - geni.us/SD-Card
Camera bag - geni.us/cGWg
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Gear I use to make my videos
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GoPro for PoV - geni.us/Newest...
Studio light - geni.us/Studio...
Lav mic - geni.us/MyLava...
Shotgun mic - geni.us/OcBC4
Wireless audio system - geni.us/wirele...
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Data, Storage and Misc
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Fast external hard drive - geni.us/FastHa...
Most affordable backup-service - geni.us/Backblaze
Music for RU-vid Videos - bit.ly/MusicBED
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My Social Media
Instagram: / trovatten
Twitter: / trovatten
When I began my photography career, I didn’t study photography and I didn’t attend a photography school or had any formal education as a photographer, which means I’m self-taught like many of you aspiring photographers.
I hope you enjoyed my tips on how to become a photographer.
All best,
Frederik Trovatten

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@michaels8597 4 года назад

Around 19 minutes..I shoot street in NYC,big ole full frame camera,with a zoom.Not only do I usually get permission,i more than often have people asking me to be shot.I went to Harlem,and I am done shooting for the day,went into the subway,waiting for the train to come home.All of a sudden,a young,cute woman asks me,"are you a photographer?".I said yes,I do some shooting here and there,and she asks me,"So are you going to take my picture or what?"..I said yes ma'am and told her to just let go and play with the camera,and she did.We had like 10 seconds of fun,everyone right there,but we were in OUR moments.There's a male up here,who i see in the same area,at random,and he sees me and immediately,we're like in some studio,and he makes me work hard,just giving me expressions that bring out his chiseled features.Last time he told me,to take those pictures and publish them,because he wants to see them one day,in the media...For me,that's what drives me,the moment,the courage to be free,because we might not see one another again,that building/store might not be there next week,etc,etc..

@alexfrederickson1540 4 года назад

This is great, Fred! Very refreshing. Don’t lose that very human vibe you have as you climb the ladder. It’s rare!

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thank you Alex!

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Alex Frederickson I just got back to this comment and thanks a lot for the kind words Alex! Really!

@alexfrederickson1540 4 года назад

Fred you’re very welcome. As a Fuji shooter, it was Fuji that drew me to your channel but I stayed because of who you are. Simple 📷😊

@Anon54387 3 года назад

@@FTrovatten I've made it a practice to NEVER delete a single photo of mine. I keep even the out of focus ones or seriously underexposed or overexposed ones. I would hate to delete some diamond in the rough in a moment of displeasure or impatience.

@yosofbadr2552 4 года назад

This video seriously made my day. I usually watch videos while doing other things but a few mins into this I had to stop everything and just listen. Your passion for photography really shines through and gets me excited about my own photography. Thank you Fred!

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

I appreciate that a lot! So so cool to hear! Glad you enjoyed it!

@Alesch83 4 года назад

i do really like your sincerity about your photos , especially ''a girl in the subway''

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks Ales :)

@gabolujan3109 2 года назад

So humble and he does not even know. He is a favorite of mine.

@FTrovatten 2 года назад

Thank you Gabo!

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Hey guys! I hope you enjoyed this video! Soon, when all of this is over, I'll start posting more photo walks again :) Until then, here's my favorite street photography videos: ru-vid.com/group/PLQAJ8pSCXDc6eeFnrjnBnvXyPYNNUQzph

@brettwood737 4 года назад

“Pretty picture are fine but they’re not up there.” Great quote and it’s the goal I am seeking as well

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thank you Brett!

@bryanotero123 4 года назад

@@FTrovatten the realest person i can relate to. Thanks man.

@paulf1767 4 года назад

Really enjoyed hearing about the man behind the images and not just camera tech talk, a refreshing change. What a laid back guy you are. Keep up the great RU-vid videos

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks a lot Paul! Glad to hear :)!

@mylesinthesky 4 года назад

This was really inspiring to listen to. This is the first video I've watched of yours but I like how humble you are about your photography. I look forward to more videos from you.

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks a lot! I haven plenty of photo walk videos on my channel and more to come :)

@jongrall 4 года назад

Great interview, Frederik! One of my favorite videos of yours - you come across as very sincere and frank, and gave a lot of interesting insights into your work and your thought process. I look forward to your first photo book, and to seeing you continue to evolve as a photographer.

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks great to hear Jon! Glad you liked it! And I'm excited about doing a photo book some day!

@el0blaino 2 года назад

Very nice conversation, Frederik, I liked this video very much. I feel like you - I am much more comfortable interacting with people than not. It gives its own version of truth and it doesn’t leave you feeling like you were stealing something. Your comment about the challenge of making street photos with people “at home” rings very true - there’s no obvious frame for your behavior when people can’t think of you in the role as a guest eager to learn.

@oatesprojects 3 года назад

So nice to hear that your often not happy with your shots and doubt yourself, gives us beginners hope.

@FTrovatten 2 года назад

Always and forever hopefully :)

@lyingeyes5579 4 года назад

I honestly think building the courage to approach people publicly, to ask them to take a picture is really important as a photographer. Especially a street/portrait photographer. It teaches you how to interact with your subjects, especially those that receives little to none compensation for posing and goes a long way in the career. Because whether you do fashion, wedding or street/portrait photography. The way you treat your subject is crazily important. I'm so glad you touched on the importance of interacting with your subject. And obviously that you encouraged it from your first few videos. It has taught me a valuable lesson.

@andreasc.4618 4 года назад

I have rarely seen anyone express his opinion so strongly with his own words. When it comes to "street photography", that's my favorite. I like his style, how he makes his pictures. But even more important ... You can see in each of his videos how much fun he has in taking pictures. There is passion in his way to take pictures. Without knowing it, he's an inspiration. Thanks a lot and greetings from Germany

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thank you so much Andy! Really appreciate it :)!

@andreazevedo8325 4 года назад

Great video Fredrick!! The thing we admire the most in you is your honesty, sincerity and simpathy. Thank you for your content!! A thumbs up from Lisboa, Portugal.

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

I appreciate that a lot Andre! Thanks for watching!

@cliveeariss880 4 года назад

Could not agree more, this was interesting for sure.

@andgainingspeed 4 года назад

This video covers a lot of ideas around photography, in particular street, which is my favorite. Glad not too much time was devoted to gear as it is usually not the limiting factor for most photographers. When I am on the street I try not to get wrapped up in my own head about what, why or how of taking photos and focus on just seeing as much as I can around me, anticipating and being ready to click the shutter. I don't second guess myself about what happened moments ago. All the technical things you learn over time, and the intention of your vision, will be in play without much conscious thought in the moment. Frederick really conveyed the excitement of getting the special image that rises above others. Whether you realize it as you are taking the photo, or days later when you are working on post processing, the special photos, are the fuel that drives most people forward.

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Hey! Thanks for the kind comment! Yea, RU-vid is big on gear, and its a way for people to make a living here. Glad you liked the video!

@natalianrgaardbach2338 3 года назад

Jeg har den dybeste respekt for din måde at formidle på og din tilgang til street photography. 🙏🏽 tak for det du giver og inspirere med! Jeg er vild med det!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@FTrovatten 2 года назад

Tusinde talk Natalia!

@endnami 4 года назад

Watching this gave me so much more perspective and respect for you man.

@efraguerrero 4 года назад

I learned so much from this video as I do from most of yours. Thanks for sharing how you became a Photographer, very inspiring and real.

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Glad to hear Efrain! Thanks!

@TCinSoCal 3 года назад

Dude. You are absofuckinglutely an artist. Feel so much of this interview.

@Grahamwarrellow1 3 года назад

Loved listening to your story Frederik! It really was ‘an honest talk’ with warts and all. It takes a lot of courage to show one of your favourite photos and then show us how the original unedited photo so-so photo :) The other thing I could relate to was your point about interacting with people before taking their photo rather than a sneaky capture. From my own experience it does get your heart pumping to try and engage with an absolute stranger, sometimes in a muddled attempt at their foreign language, but I’ve found that those photos have come to have more meaning to me than a grabbed shot. Thanks again.

@FTrovatten 3 года назад

Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment Graham! Really appreciate it!

@slothsarecool Год назад

I love seeing how other people view the world, it doesn’t really matter who, but I think your photos are great! And some really nice insight in here thanks 😊

@ebqren 4 года назад

This is such an honest interview. great story teller. I didn’t even mind the mic failure at all. I was just hooked. This one will be saved to my playlist for sure. I do wish I can tell stories like him one day. Thank you for this 🙏🏽

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thats great to hear! Much appreciated!

@krisnacater 3 года назад

Wonderful journey, glad you share it. Thank you

@FTrovatten 2 года назад

Thank you for listening.

@andrewwebster5913 3 года назад

You're such a likable guy Frederik!!!!

@gabolujan3109 2 года назад

Perfect way to describe him. Likable. He is a great photographer

@FTrovatten 2 года назад

Andrew and Gabo, thank you. Really!

@dariushines306 4 года назад

Thank you for this post. It's very inspirational and encourages my photography ambitions.

@GatorheadLuis 4 года назад

Great video. Big fan. Keep shooting and sharing.

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thank you Luis!

@sulkz1360 4 года назад

This was great. I really enjoyed listening to your journey into this medium.

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks Luis!

@shaneweightman Год назад

Great channel buddy , I started taking pictures 41 yrs ago , still do abit , watch your vids , for inspiration and maintain the interest, cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧

@gurraaaaaa 3 года назад

Wow this is very inspiring and your other videos as well. I Just found your channel today because I was thinking about trying film photography. I have been feeling like my camera and I are just waiting for the next big travel destination. But, your videos and this interview have made me realize I don't have to wait, my camera doesn't have to collect dust in the wait of the next grand destination. I will go out and try shooting some street and seeing what can come of it. Thanks and keep it up Frederik

@marioivangomez4653 Месяц назад

Just starting my photo journey and this has been really inspiring.

@michaklaarenbeek7966 4 года назад

17:39 the colours in this picture are just crazy good !!

@dinufloriancosmin 4 года назад

I like your photos. You are making a good job. I also like street photography and I always had something to learn, but no just something, I have a lot to learn from your videos and photos. You are awesome. Respect.

@ogilvy85 3 года назад

I keep coming back to this video. It's almost exactly the way i feel about "street photography". Somehow i think this whole concept of being either sneaky or extremely in your face is completely an ahole way of going about it. Photography for me is supposed to be an enjoyable, social process. I used think whether this fits one genre or not. In the end, it's your photography. Just go out there and do what you feel like. I feel Purists almost never create something new. Thank you for putting me at ease every now and again. Cheers mate. Love your videos 🥰

@FTrovatten 3 года назад

That’s great to hear! Thanks for taking the time writing :)!

@Anon54387 3 года назад

I like candid shots. Call it sneaky if you want, but I like to take photos when they are just being natural. Some of my best photos came about that way. If they know you are taking a photo they perhaps drop that cigarette, set down that beer, smile when they just had a pensive look on their face as though they are mulling over a problem, etc.

@JaynieWheelz 4 года назад

Love your work, and your story- thank you for sharing and inspiring ☺️

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Appreciate it :)!

@johnleftwich650 4 года назад

Great interview Frederik. Seems very honest and insightful.

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks John!

@benjmedinaiii4411 4 года назад

The part where you mentioned about asking strangers for a portrait doesn't ruin the moment but could lead to new moments was definitely eye-opening. It's a good perspective to have as I haven't done that at all yet as I prefer to be that fly on the wall and take candid shots to capture "real moments". Also been doing a project 366 this year and I agree with what you said about when having a day with a bad photo but you really can't do anything about it and you still need to post it and just learn from it. Great interview! Love your content too!

@melissao9501 3 года назад

Idk how people can dislike this video

@bcegerton 4 года назад

Great video, really makes you think about what you’re doing. There’s no right or wrong in Street Photography, well to a point that is. The definition of Street Photography is an Unmediated Encounter that doesn’t have to include people yet if you go on some groups on Facebook they insist on it, those I leave well alone.

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

I agree!

@thomasmueller7875 4 года назад

Love your thinking!

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks for watching Thomas!

@krystenthompson Год назад

So helpful and inspiring! Thank you!

@garyclinton7146 3 года назад

Great chat, enjoyed the content

@FTrovatten 2 года назад

Thanks a lot!

@thewanderess 2 года назад

Thanks ! This made me feel very good. ❤️

@adamutt3316 4 года назад

What an amazing video! You're such an inspiration to watch and learn from. Slim may have Telcel but he doesn't have your talent, and that's priceless! Thanks for sharing amigo!

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Hehe thanks a lot mate!

@AdamPaez 4 года назад

Super cool interview! Love your approach and your candid, down to earth points of view in a profession that can sometimes be obnoxiously pretentious and devoid of real mening.

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks Adam! Yea, this space can be pretty pretentious :D

@goat2503 3 года назад

I absolutely loved this man, thank you for sharing your insights. I really agree and share the same idea about photography.

@FTrovatten 2 года назад

Thank you for writing!

@SrinidhiAithal 4 года назад

The interview is so honest, thanks for the insightful conversation

@tobyblackman9986 4 года назад

Great content again Frederick. I'm a big fan of your work!

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks Toby!

@Necroblob 4 года назад

Great interview. Interesting and inspiring. Thanks for making it.

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks a lot!

@xvxxvx4750 4 года назад

_First time I heard about you, this video came up as a recommended one; I really loved it, liked and subscribed ...... You really inspired me_

@morganmccartan6075 4 года назад

Thanks for the great interview! Very motivating and I look forward to seeing more of your photos 👍

@stevebrassington3227 4 года назад

Absolutely spot on, you have hit the nail on the head 👍

@esskivids 4 года назад

I think the time limit for concert photographers is actually more in place for the crowd. I've been at some concerts with photographers there for the entire show, and it kind of changes the dynamic. Especially if it's active like a mosh pit, it can put a damper on things to have someone with expensive equipment there who you need to avoid. Another time I remember being at an intimate solo singer/songwriter performance where a person was right in the front with a big old DSLR distracting us from the performer

@dubaigeek1988 4 года назад

Clean and clear

@toxictouch6639 4 года назад

i loved listening to this. thank you so much for telling us how you started, im definitely inspired after watching this.

@vivekpaul1585 4 года назад

Wow. What an awe inspiring talk. You made me to head the streets for taking up street photography which I lost interest of late. Thanks.

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment mate! Glad you liked it!

@ronald4139 4 года назад

Super inspiring

@stuartbrown3277 4 года назад

I really enjoyed this interview. Great insight into how you got to be where you are, and good tips for beginners trying to find their way into photography like me. Keep up the good work 👊

@keithkekezwa6868 4 года назад

The only way I can express my thoughts on this video: FUCKING incredible, loved your insights on just about everything you talk about here. Ps: I swore at my screen when Evan Ranft critiqued your 'girl on the train' picture (I've forgiven him now). Such a good photo

@GiantEvertonian 4 года назад

Really good interview, Fredrick I love your passion and it's almost like listening to myself. We are often are own worst critics which is OK in small doses as it stops you getting comfortable and always moving forward trying to improve and perfect what it is we do.... I shoot in a smallish City in South Australia called Adelaide. It is challenging to keep finding new and interesting shots compared to say the likes of Melbourne, Sydney or any other major cities in the world. But it's those challenges that have helped me grow as you really need to think creatively all of the time to minimise the repetition and rut you could easily fall into. So I walk my city at all different times of the day/night and year because opportunities will present themselves like light pools only being there for a certain time of day or time of the year because the buildings and angle of the sun etc. People often say to me wow you make Adelaide look so interesting and beautiful. I don't do anything special I just really take the time to stop and look to see the beauty we just take fore granted... Keep up the good work....I always enjoy your channel. Cheers @giant_evertonian

@ZaMuMx 4 года назад

Eso es todo federiko!

@randypipper92 4 года назад

I really love your work, man. And on top of that, your editing makes it real, and something you can feel a connection. I might purchase your presets when I learn how to use Lightroom lol

@valendinolongo 4 года назад

so true Fred , Thanks for this

@MartinMcNicholls 4 года назад

Great video, really enjoyed your honesty and enthusiasm. Thanks for posting

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks Martin! Glad you liked it!

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks Martin!

@AlexSm1th 4 года назад

Great input and nice approach ob street ... Go on and keep up good work!

@01615 4 года назад

Great interview Frederik. I felt like I can relate to you on this one. I love taking pictures, its very therapeutic for me, but like you, I cannot name many professional photographers like I can name hip hop artists if I heard their music. I know what images style I like, and I want to take more of in the future, but I can see not see the past of photography a lot.

@instantgui 4 года назад

Really nice talk, made me start to come up with ideas to future projetcs! Thankyou for Sharing!

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Glad you liked it! 👊🏼🔥

@samuelvallet741 4 года назад

This was really interesting

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks Samuel!

@TheLastSlaughter 4 года назад

I am making a project out of my neighborhoods. Photographing anything I see interesting during the summer. Details, people etc.

@rocketrollsvlogs7625 Год назад

I love listening to Frederik, cause he just says whatever is on his fucking mind. Just Free.

@sampathmk 4 года назад

Very frank and interesting conversation Fred. Loved your stories

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks for watching mate!

@fredrikmudas 4 года назад

I guess i need that "some years to fucking around"

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Yes! Haha

@rainergrundies5726 4 года назад

Very fresh! Nice to watch Greatings from Denmark

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Tak :)

@kennethbradstedlarsen5194 4 года назад

Haha. I'm from Esbjerg, Denmark and I've had a tough time finding inspiration taking the photos I find interesting in and around Esbjerg. As you suggest I actually started focusing more on minimalism and light/shadow, but I still find it difficult. The other thing is the people of Esbjerg seem to be very aware of photographers/people with cameras. I've been photographing in a lot of bigger and smaller cities in Denmark, and I've never experienced as many people staring as in Esbjerg. It makes it really difficult to get people walking naturally in your frame.

@kennethbradstedlarsen5194 4 года назад

Great video btw. Love your content. It makes me wanna go take photos 🙂

@grantsambrooks6878 4 года назад

WOW. Fantastic.

@willswain8696 4 года назад

Great vid, really interesting perspective!

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thank you will!

@willparsons32 2 года назад

Interesting! I know there's two different ways to do street photography...one is the candid approach while the other is when you ask a stranger on the street if they would mind having their photo taken... I lean more towards the candid version, myself. The legalities are different (obviously!!) But getting a unexpected facial expression from the subject (person) is what really makes the photo. When you ask for permission to take the photographs, u most often find the same results.... A happy smiling face looking at the camera... Rather boring I'd say!! To catch someone with a facial expression that tells what he/she is doing unexpectedly is truly what street photography is all about, isn't it??

@anthonygonzalez8860 4 года назад

This is such a great video!

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks mate! Hope all is well!

@jakubwasowicz1533 4 года назад

Great episode Frederik :) ..

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks Jakub!

@DevaneApolonio 4 года назад

❤️❤️❤️ loving this.. Thank you Master...

@bjarnibjj 4 года назад

Great interview!

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thank you Bjarni!

@arielorat 4 года назад

You are amazing ❤️❤️❤️

@joe_a_photo 4 года назад

I’m not sure I would ever leave Denmark if I was a Danish citizen. I love København.

@maxmemos9390 4 года назад

I usually have problems with calling myself a street photographer, so I cheat and call myself an urban photographer instead. What I have a problem with, I think, is that while it's perfectly fine to take pictures in public places, there's a boundary where if I post a picture of someone on my instagram, I'm kind of commoditizing that person. I don't know. That's why I cheat by calling myself something else entirely. 😁

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Lol I struggle calling myself a photographer. I say “I take pictures” :)

@carlthorellstein53 4 года назад

12:39 "It doesn't have to be (en eller anden) crazy scale" Haha, popping those danish words

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Haha godt spottet :D

@SimonJeppesen 4 года назад

Rigtig godt interview og interessante svar - jeg kunne rigtig godt lide ideen med at at tænke i projekter!! Tak - det var inspirerende :-)

@fredrikmudas 4 года назад

27:32 William klein said the same thing. Cropping the photo isn't a sin

@AlonsoGonzalez 4 года назад

Love your story mate.. :-)

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks Alonso!

@robertvandevelde7870 4 года назад

Hi Frederik, I just started trying streetphotography. Do you have any tips for settings regarding light metering and white balance settings when you roam the streets. And perhaps some insight what Fuji recipe? I use a X100F. Many thanks, good luck with this great channel

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Hey Robert! I just use auto white balance and shoot all RAW and edit afterwards. Nothing crazy.

@robertvandevelde7870 4 года назад

Frederik Trovatten Thanks man👍

@chrisstreet8884 4 года назад

Holy shit man...I relate so much to watching the hip hop interviews lol

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Haha thanks Chris!

@chrisstreet8884 4 года назад

Thanks for the time! I'd love to interview you for the first season of my podcast!! It's based on interviewing creative people in a fun way. Cant say much more here. But would love to have a convo if you have the time!

@rick-deckard 4 года назад

18:00 - 18:23 ! Beautiful

@mickhursey4201 4 года назад

What a refreshing video, Photography without the usual bullshit!

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Love to hear this Mick!

@odeo- 4 года назад

great video! really inspiring. your "everyday challenge" reminded me of an an app I saw some time ago that has different challenges and contests among photographers. does anyone know an app like that?

@FTrovatten 4 года назад

Thanks a lot! I’ve heard about apps like that. But I just posted it on IG every day. Didn’t need much more :)

@odeo- 4 года назад

@@FTrovatten yeah, I know! that's all you really need. But I thought an app like that could help with finding specific topics to make a series of. just a thought though

@MamboFerido 4 года назад

Man I should do that 365 photo a day challenge.

@FTrovatten 3 года назад

Yes! Start Monday :)

@divineoptiks6157 4 года назад

I’m new to photography but I’d rather interact with someone then take the picture. Then just shoot and run . Dope video subbed 💯 and the offspring are bozos for that 😂