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Hard TRUTHS for travel photographers (about travel and photography of people) 

Mitchell Kanashkevich | mitchellkphotos
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This video was an important one for me to make. It’s rare that someone publicly talks about the less positive side of travel and photography of people. When things don’t go right, when we face some of the hard truths, we often feel we might be doing something wrong.
Traveling and photographing people from different cultures isn’t always a dream experience. Even if that's how most photographers talk about it on RU-vid or wherever else. It’s especially hard if you’re an independent photographer. You have to figure out everything on your own most of the time.
Here I talk about the the hard truths of travel and people photography which have stood out most over the years. If you’re experiencing them - you’re not alone. They’re nothing out of the ordinary. You’re NOT necessarily doing something wrong.
I’ve mentioned how I deal with these hard truths. The reason is that I believe my approach MIGHT work for others. But these are not rules by any means. This isn’t a guide of any sort either. Just ideas, advice and a few tips that I’ve found really useful.
I’d love to hear what you consider to be some of the hard truths of travel and photography of people while you travel. How do you deal with them? Anything else that’s relevant - PLEASE SHARE your thoughts and your stories.
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@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
This video is a little different from the others I’ve made up to this point. It’s not practical “how to” photography advice. But, I think it’s just as important, if not more important than much of the “how to stuff”. Is it worth making more of them? REALLY curious to see what you folks think.
@MattParryPhoto
@MattParryPhoto 5 лет назад
Great content as always Mitchell. Really valuable insights and tips and always well illustrated with your images. I've experienced several of these things on the road, as I'm sure others have too, but as you say this topic is rarely covered as content and if so, not as well thought out or presented as this.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
@@MattParryPhoto Thanks 🙂
@RichardBrien
@RichardBrien 5 лет назад
Hey dude, this is super insightful. Thank you so much for posting this !
@ilovethismightyfineplace
@ilovethismightyfineplace 5 лет назад
These tips are important in their own right. Thank you!
@DavidKatz
@DavidKatz 5 лет назад
Way worth it !
@mascanho
@mascanho 5 лет назад
Now this is some epic content. Tired of “instagramers” doing backflips and showing off their hot friends dancing in Bali. Please give us more. What a breeze of fresh air into this photography world
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Haha. How can anyone ever get tired of those things! 😆Thank you. I'll try upload once a month.
@renatomoraes4254
@renatomoraes4254 5 лет назад
I think the same
@ivanshoshkov
@ivanshoshkov 3 года назад
amen to that
@DavidBeecroftMusic
@DavidBeecroftMusic 5 лет назад
Best advice! To ingratiate ones self requires a trait called agreeableness. To protect ones self requires one to be firm and know ones borders. It is the ability to dance between the two that allows one to be in a position to make the best out of the situations you find your self or put your self in. Very tasteful videos. Thank you.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thank you for your thoughtful comment!
@LuisBravoPereira
@LuisBravoPereira 5 лет назад
This is the type of videos that makes a difference and make your channel unique... I love them! Travel and street photography it is not only technical aspects of photography, it is as much about these questions mentioned and covered on your advices about personal option as a photographer, human interaction with locals, and so on! keep sharing these with us, Mitchell, and I will keep coming back! Thanks
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks very much. That's my aim. To provide something different.
@ZaizalmoharZainun
@ZaizalmoharZainun 4 года назад
This is an eye opener for me. None of the photographers presenting their self on RU-vid talk about this kind of topic. You got a new subscriber & a follower.
@ManishMoorjmalani
@ManishMoorjmalani 3 года назад
to be honest. This is most underrated channel. I wish you million subs. by 2021.
@clares4042
@clares4042 5 лет назад
Another great video Mitchell with very valid insights about working with different cultures. Insights that also apply even when travelling for any reason.
@Luigi13
@Luigi13 2 года назад
I found this to be a down to Earth advice for photographers and there is plenty of it. I photograph a bit of everything here in the US and your videos are practical and more so geared to the photographer rather than just gear and the usual stuff. Good videos and I have subscribed to the channel, looking forward to know more from your experiences. By the way, I lived in Ethiopia and Eritrea in my teens and people are friendly and everything else you described indeed. Thanks for the video.
@rikstam6903
@rikstam6903 5 лет назад
you try to actually tell a story with your photography instead of getting as much likes as possible and that inspires me a lot!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Haha. Maybe because I started before the likes existed. Which is not long ago, but seems like a different era now. But yeh. Definitely love the story telling aspect. Same with RU-vid. I'll be experiment more.
@kylebraydon5004
@kylebraydon5004 5 лет назад
Just discovered your channel the other day, feels like I'm watching some Nation Geographic! awesome videos.
@gregoryoutdoors
@gregoryoutdoors 4 года назад
I have watched all of your videos on your channel Mitchell. You are so inspiring and experienced! I am just starting in photography, learning from videos and I cannot wait to buy my first new camera soon hopefully - maybe Fuji Pro3 since its coming out this month and it should be great for Edinburgh street stuff. It seems like an awesome hobby and the more I watch the better I see the world and streets and how everything is. Thanks for being here! ;)
@NeptuneOfficialEnt
@NeptuneOfficialEnt 5 лет назад
I've only watch two videos of yours and I've learned so much from you than from any other youtuber / Photographer and I consume alot of content as I'm forever learning . Really appreciate the time, effort and excellent story telling you do. I Aspire to make videos like this in my own way. Thank you and Safe Travels.
@NeptuneOfficialEnt
@NeptuneOfficialEnt 5 лет назад
Well ..you and Sean Tucker ..lol. I watch too many vids. Going to go practice now.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks very much.
@michalguzikfilms
@michalguzikfilms 5 лет назад
It is always so fascinating to listen to you Mitchell! After watching your videos I'm always full of emotions, impressed by your work and inspired to chase a career as yours, but also both a bit scared of challenges you come across and impressed by the way you handle them. Your channel is really wonderful and unique one here on RU-vid. Keep it up and I'm waiting for more!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks a lot. Great to get this sort of comment. I'll make about 20 videos and see where it all goes. 🙂
@xujia1001
@xujia1001 5 лет назад
Mitchell is indeed a great photographer and a great human being above all. The latent message he delivers is always be a human being before being a photographer. It's a great channel!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
@@xujia1001 Thanks very much. I appreciate the kind words. I try to be a decent human being, but we all mess up, but I guess trying counts for a lot. 🙂 Thanks for watching!
@JoaoAlmeida
@JoaoAlmeida 5 лет назад
Lots of wisdom and experience in those words, not the usual empty tips everyone puts into video on RU-vid! Liked it a lot.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks a lot mate. Appreciate it. That's what I'm trying to do. Not to just fill the space with stuff.
@FabianRydel
@FabianRydel 5 лет назад
Can't stop watching your videos man, this is so different that everything else out there in this topic, and I mean it in the best possible way!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thank you. New one tomorrow! :)
@tracysmith3343
@tracysmith3343 5 лет назад
This is great. So nice to have people who understand and WANT to talk about the "not as pretty" side of public photography. I think this advice can be used ANYWHERE you travel, home country or abroad. There is always a fine middle line to walk when candidly shooting. Thank you for this video Mitchell!!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thank you for watching. 🙂
@paulboyden
@paulboyden 5 лет назад
Fantastic "lesson" again Mitchell! Thank you! It is so interesting to hear your balanced/honest/realistic/experienced view and thoughts on these aspects of travelling and photographing. I also appreciate your approach to solutions and situations. It all sounds so wise and thought through. I will definitely look into your video offer. Wish you lots of travel pleasure with your family going forward...
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks for your words. I definitely have thought it out. That's why I don't make these videos very often. Nor the courses. Haha. I like to think them through and make sure that it all makes sense 🙂 And thanks for your wishes.
@seoulrydr
@seoulrydr 5 лет назад
TYVM for this vid! Losing one's temper is probably the one thing you never want to do. It's probably the best tip of the bunch if only because it will keep you out of more trouble than you can imagine.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Depends on just how much you lose your temper, but yes, absolutely. You lose your temper in the "wrong" place and, like you say - more trouble than one can imagine.
@karikaru
@karikaru 5 лет назад
I really enjoyed your comments on culture and language. I have found in my travels that trying to learn bits of the local language can ingratiate you immediately with the local community. Generally, people like being able to help you, because it makes them feel valuable. In the third world, there's often a misconception of a westerner as being "above them" on account of their financial status and relative freedom. Taking a genuine interest, trying to communicate with them, and a desire to know about their way of life can really make a difference in a persons day and cut through any cultural baggage of preconceptions of how rich or foreign people act.
@gtrent733
@gtrent733 5 лет назад
Great insights and observations. This is a good in depth discussion about important to know and think about items. Love that you show so many of your photos. For me this adds to your credibility vs. so many of the other RU-vidrs who talk but don't show to back up their perspective. Keep this good stuff coming!!! thanks.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thank you again. Yes, that's part of the idea. I think if you talk - you gotta back it up with the work and I think it adds to the story element too. Since this is a video format, I feel we gotta show, not only talk.
@1977swampy
@1977swampy 5 лет назад
I think you are by far one of the best travel photographers I have come across. Your videos are very inspiring and your photos show such intimacy that in a sense it is jaw dropping.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks so much. 🙂
@thecandytrail
@thecandytrail 5 лет назад
Hi Mitchell. Great advice! As an old-school backpacker (still living out of a bag - for 30 years, now), who just takes photos while on the road, this all makes great sense - not just for travel photographers, but also travelers too; those who just want to get along with other people and understand our world as it is (thru personal experiences and not, via the narrow lenses of mass media).
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks. Means even more when it comes from an old school backpacker. 🙂
@jjccllgg
@jjccllgg 5 лет назад
Thank you for exposing your feelings to the reality of THE OTHER world. I respect your approach very much. And, enjoy drinking with the locals once in a while!!
@AlexanderSmirnovXYZ
@AlexanderSmirnovXYZ 5 лет назад
I see some of comments like: " I want to see more videos from you". But I think it is great balance right now, because some ideas need some time space in order to be clear, valuable and learned by people. Good video, as usual. Mitchell, thank you! You answered to lot of my questions that I've asked in your email.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Absolutely agree about ideas needing time. I actually come up with the ideas weeks before I shoot the video. There are a few ideas I write down and develop. I like to challenge my own idea and see if it still stands up after time, before making a video. I'd ideally post regularly once or twice a month, but... I'd just become a full-time RU-vidr if I did that. And I don't think I'd be able to offer the same insights as I do now. Thank you very much for watching and contributing! 🙂
@wheelhousewatch
@wheelhousewatch 2 года назад
The shooting in the church was breath taking scenery. But what really stood out to me was the depth of your humanity. I noted the love for your family and how your photography connected you to the world around you. Great phography is about capturing the relationships and you sir are a Master. Thank you for the opportunity to join in the journey. All the best. Rd Williams
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 2 года назад
Very kind of you. Thank you.
@jjstarrprod
@jjstarrprod 5 лет назад
This video is lightyears away from any video about photography that I've ever seen. And trust me, I've seen a few thousands these past few years... Stellar content. Just by listening to your voice (and watching all these gorgeous pictures you took along the way to illustrate your words), and especially watching at the intensity in your eyes when you were mentioning the situations that you wished you've never seen, I can definitely picture (excuse the bad pun) some of the situations you've been through, some of them not necessarily comfortable. Being a former animation film director, and trained to draw my own storyboards, I had several very visual shots popping up in my mind as you were talking. Powerful stuff, man ! Your life is inspiring. If I ever go back into animation someday (I'm now turned photographer-videographer myself), I'd love to make a movie about a travel photographer, inspired by your stories.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thank you very much. Glad you appreciate the work. I'm still trying to get better at it. Never thought I'd actually be in front of the camera, but, this is one of my theories about making a career/living from imagery - gotta leverage every ability one has.
@fabienb
@fabienb 4 года назад
I watch loads of photography videos here on RU-vid, because I'm genuinely passionate, and most are OK and I learn something new from each of them. But let me tell you, you are one of my biggest inspirations. I even decided to go to Georgia after seeing one of your videos and it was the best decision I could ever make, travelling 3000km around such beautiful country with a local who introduced me to so many incredible experiences... I guess all I want to say is thank you man 🙌🏻
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 4 года назад
REALLY awesome to hear. Thanks so much for sharing that. It's always encouraging to hear such stories.
5 лет назад
Great video, good explanations, beautiful pictures, and excellent presentation! You have just earned a new subscription.
@Mu3azOsman
@Mu3azOsman 5 лет назад
your videos are amazingly beautiful and so helpful for us! much love and respect
@MrFruitstick
@MrFruitstick 4 года назад
Absolutely love this channel! Keep up the excellent work mate! Very inspiring and informative stuff 😎🙌🏻🙏🏻🕺🏻
@ropersix
@ropersix 5 лет назад
Good solid advice. I've also found in my limited amount of travel photography that helping out with the work a little bit can go a long way. Carrying a bag of veggies from a boat, helping a guy get a piece of bamboo up onto the roof, etc, is something people appreciate and remember. And don't worry, they're not going to put you to work for the rest of the day (they probably figure you won't do such a great job), but seem to really appreciate the effort.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
That's an absolutely GREAT point! Since I've been traveling in my car lately, I'm helping people how I can with transportation. One family that I shot a project on - I helped bring firewood to their home on my roofrack several times. Thanks for watching and for your input.
@KedharVishwanath
@KedharVishwanath 5 лет назад
Thanks a lot for this wonderful video. I believe you must be having so many memories and experiences inside your head. Drone shots of the church is beautiful.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Too many memories to mention. Thank you for watching. 🙂
@pure.source.crystals
@pure.source.crystals 5 лет назад
Beautiful and honest video, quite eye opening and thought provoking! thank you 😊
@florinpopa10
@florinpopa10 5 лет назад
Good advice, thanks. I like that you take your time to come up with something meaningful rather than publish just to have something published. I also remember your video about using harsh light in order to accentuate mood and stay true to the experience. Keep it up!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
I'm glad that some people feel this way. I'm definitely not into posting videos of me drinking coffee or just doing everyday stuff. 🙂
@alpinca3289
@alpinca3289 5 лет назад
Great video again Mitchell! You're for sure the only professional travel photographer who shares that much of his experience on a youtube channel ;) Keep inspiring like that! Nicolas
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks very much. I'll try. 🙂
@leoedwinchristian3368
@leoedwinchristian3368 5 лет назад
Just found this video and instantly loved your contents! Please do more, good sir. Your content is really educating me! Also not forget to say that your photos are damn amazing, very story telling! Dang you got a new fan already!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Haha. I appreciate your enthusiasm. 🙂
@asapjpeg2901
@asapjpeg2901 5 лет назад
This video popped up on my timeline and I’m glad it did. This is a life changing documentary for those that are ready to learn and wants to know how things work on the other side. There is a reason why we are all different in language, culture, traditions etc. And we must be willing to surrender to their level of understanding in order to gain/learn something from them. You’ve put it in a way that’s very informative, helpful and articulate. Thank you.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks very much. You've put it exactly right. In a sense it is like "surrendering". There was a lot more to say, but that could go for an hour. But, that's one of the other dilemmas - as a photographer, I might not agree with people's views, cultures, I might in fact be totally against them in my own mind, but I am not there to impose my views on anyone. I'm there to document what is, as it is.
@asapjpeg2901
@asapjpeg2901 5 лет назад
mitchellkphotos exactly, and I hope more people have this mindset. Looking forward to more content from your channel.
@jiribesta8881
@jiribesta8881 5 лет назад
Dear Mitchell, again very poverfull stuff. Great observations and recommendations based on your profound experience. Thank you so much for sharing those with us. I wish you a lot of nice people and good light! Jiri
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks 🙂
@MatthewNehrling1
@MatthewNehrling1 5 лет назад
This is one of the best videos on the topic I've seen. The people aspect for me is the most difficult. I would love to see one just on how to approach people to shoot while traveling, those conversation starters and how to build rapport.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
I've made a video about people photography. Check it out. I do touch on the topics you mention. Not in loads of detail, but, you'll get some ideas.
@benjaminmoscovici2936
@benjaminmoscovici2936 5 лет назад
As always: one of the best videos on the topic! Love your work!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks.
@anandasama
@anandasama 5 лет назад
This is very informative!! Love that some people like you want to share these. It's so important.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Yes. I believe it is important. Thanks for watching. 🙂
@franciscomsosa
@franciscomsosa 2 года назад
Awesome video! Very refreshing to hear about travel photography independent of instagram
@wildwisdomjourneys7221
@wildwisdomjourneys7221 5 лет назад
Thanks for sharing your travel photography expertise. I’m a budding amateur travel photographer better at taking architecture and landscapes than people. So these insights into and tips about challenging moments in photographing people are very helpful.
@j.fontaine2491
@j.fontaine2491 5 лет назад
Very insightful, thoughtful and helpful. Thank you.
@soruhoru
@soruhoru 5 лет назад
So much to learn! Thank you for the quality lesson!
@georgegeorgopoulos6014
@georgegeorgopoulos6014 5 лет назад
You're a pro Mitchell! Love your work and appreciate you for sharing your experiences with us!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thank you and glad to share.
@brandonalexandersmith18
@brandonalexandersmith18 4 года назад
Spot On! Thanks for the reminder. Been traveling 9 years now. It's been challenging. Happy Travels and shooting!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 4 года назад
Thank you!
@RichardSilvius
@RichardSilvius 2 года назад
I really appreciate the “countless questions will keep you up at night” segment… this is a really tough theme. Maybe more detail was outside the scope of this video, but I’d really like to hear just a few examples of situations that you’ve found yourself in, and how you handled it. Also, for the times you made mistakes, how you might have handled things differently. It’s very true about wanting to help everyone, but there are limits to what we can do individually. Sometimes helping one person leads to expectations from those around them that you can help them too, which can lead to them resenting you if you don’t, which can complicate absolutely everything. Anyway… a great point and I hope you’ll elaborate one day!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 2 года назад
Yeh, I don't know how much it's worth going into personal stories, I think the point is there. When you establish relationships, things can become complicated. More often than not I've NOT regretted it, but sometimes... I've thought maybe I shouldn't have gone there.
@jmagephotography689
@jmagephotography689 3 года назад
Inspiring as much as educational. Thanks. Subbed!
@janm2473
@janm2473 5 лет назад
Wonderful to see you again Mitchell. I love your images.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
There will be more of me. Haha. And more images too of course.
@kaywayneflor89
@kaywayneflor89 5 лет назад
Most excellent as always.....
@josiawiegand4558
@josiawiegand4558 5 лет назад
This is why you are my top of the list subscription! GREAT video!!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Haha. Thanks. 🙂
@SergioGVasco
@SergioGVasco 5 лет назад
Great video as always. Congratulations on your work and on sharing this kind of inspirational and enlightening content which is very important and so few photographers share. Of course it is worth it for you to make this kind of content too. Not only but, also. Take care you and your family.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks for watching and will do. 🙂
@kevinpritchard6260
@kevinpritchard6260 5 лет назад
Wow.... photographs are just stunning your approach is so genuine thank you for taking the time to share
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thank you very much.
@adorjan.botond
@adorjan.botond 2 года назад
I love that you're using the photos from Romania when speaking about the need to drink😀😀😀 it happens a lot, when you shoot in the rural areas you really can't say no. It is awkward even to hesitate, and to be honest a few shots help with the interaction, I always feel more relaxed talking to the people. By the way I plan to shoot a few stories in the new year. Which countries would you recommend in Europe or in Africa for travel photography? Happy new year
@Ambergris7777777
@Ambergris7777777 5 лет назад
Not sure that I'll ever get to the places and situations that Mitch has experienced but so grateful for this video and his down to earth demeanor and wisdom shared in others and especially in this particular video. You are a credit to the industry Mr. Kanashkevich! May the Lord bless and protect you and your family in all your endeavors. Fantastic work!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks very much for that warm comment. I appreciate it and I'll try to keep producing decent content.
@Ambergris7777777
@Ambergris7777777 5 лет назад
My friend, I've no doubt that you will and I apologize for inadvertently shortening your name to Mitch instead of Mitchell. Take care!
@gbdresser
@gbdresser 5 лет назад
Much appreciated and much to think about. Thanks for sharing your lessons learned.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Happy to do it. Thanks for watching.
@oOGasperinOo
@oOGasperinOo 5 лет назад
Thanks again Mitchell! Quality material and awesome tips.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks
@rgarciamainou
@rgarciamainou 5 лет назад
Great video! So helpful. I like your approach and lucid common sense.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
🙂
@CristianGeelen
@CristianGeelen 5 лет назад
Amazing video as always, Mitchell!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thank you.
@deniseracine6788
@deniseracine6788 5 лет назад
Alot of food for thought. Thank you for such a depp, candid presentation.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thank you very much. 🙂
@surajitadhikary4325
@surajitadhikary4325 4 года назад
Excellent content and tips for budding travel photographers.
@ekpunjabi38
@ekpunjabi38 5 лет назад
Thank you so much for this informative video !
@sandeepd9850
@sandeepd9850 5 лет назад
This video is a must for all travel vloggers... insightful ..
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks. 🙂
@vsorley9574
@vsorley9574 5 лет назад
Loved watching this video touching on the subjects that so few do thank you for sharing.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thank you. Glad that people are finding it useful.
@rohandungdung1528
@rohandungdung1528 3 года назад
Thank you Mitchell for the truths 😊
@atteleskinenphotography2731
@atteleskinenphotography2731 5 лет назад
Just found your channel few days ago and I love your tips and videos! :)
@peteryvr3329
@peteryvr3329 5 лет назад
thank Mitchell for your sharing and your tips. you have the good characters and personalities to win people's trust. what could be better doing job you like and travelling to exotic places with your lovely family. keep on travelling and photographing.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thank you. 🙂
@gustavmoritz3526
@gustavmoritz3526 5 лет назад
Very good content! Thank you for sharing!
@henryrichardson3508
@henryrichardson3508 Год назад
Good video. Thanks for posting it.
@oli-haukur-valtysson
@oli-haukur-valtysson 5 лет назад
love your videos... and I do recommend your Travel Photography Course... always helpful to see how others approach things :-)
@dhblan8591
@dhblan8591 5 лет назад
Outstanding video!
@abbymotionfilms3963
@abbymotionfilms3963 5 лет назад
Learning a lot! Thank you!
@lenza83
@lenza83 5 лет назад
When you know what you do, when you like what you do, when you experienced fail and success, then your simple speech is more than a super "pumped-up" "burning shower" video, which is plenty out there. This guy is the exact example of what I am talking about. Great work, I love your contents
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Haha. Thanks a lot, but what's a "burning shower" video? 🙂
@lenza83
@lenza83 5 лет назад
@@mitchellkphotos well, it's that kind of video or public speech, that when you see or listen, you fill totally committed and super excited; but after one day you basically forgot everything. Mainly used in sales training or stuff like that :)
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
@@lenza83 Haha, got it. 🙂
@JacquesConradie
@JacquesConradie 5 лет назад
Excellent - worth watching !
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks for watching.
@aaronchua
@aaronchua 5 лет назад
Your work is on a different level. Amazing! I have much to learn.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Haha. Thanks. Appreciate. your words.
@sanyakhanna171
@sanyakhanna171 5 лет назад
Absolutely love your work and channel! It has a very unique and creative vibe. All the best for your upcoming adventures💫 Love from India🙂
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thank you. 🙂I love India and hope to be back in the not too distant future.
@sanyakhanna171
@sanyakhanna171 5 лет назад
mitchellkphotos Oh great! If you come to visit golden temple do tell it would be lovely to meet you😀
@RichardSilvius
@RichardSilvius 2 года назад
Talking about having to drink to be accepted by the people you’re photographing - it’s a fascinating topic. I always underestimated the power/importance of alcohol. I recently read Robert Capa’s book and maybe my biggest takeaway from the whole thing was the way that he used alcohol to open doors to opportunities that would otherwise have been closed. Case in point, his famous Normandy Invasion photos would have been impossible without him having had the social intelligence to invite a functionary from the British Consulate in the US to lunch and get drunk together - all because the US government had restricted his travel due to the war. This one individual was able to facilitate him getting the paperwork needed to get to the European front. I really don’t like drinking… but after reading that I realized I need to embrace the liquor!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 2 года назад
I actually hate alcohol as a result of my encounters, but yeh... if it's something special and photo worthy - I am not fanatically anti-alcohol.
@RudyRisingWt
@RudyRisingWt 5 лет назад
Great talk bro!!
@tigranharutyunyan7674
@tigranharutyunyan7674 5 лет назад
Greetings from Armenia. Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
I LOVE Armenia! Greetings to you.
@hardeehat4972
@hardeehat4972 5 лет назад
I have never been out of America, but I love the idea of travel photography. When you go to a small village in a impoverished country, do you ever bring a bag of rice, or wheat, or first aid items. Not just out of kindness, but as a "thank you for letting me take my photos, here is a few bags of rice".
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
I'd say that would go into the category of paying for everything like it's a transaction. 🙂 It's very nuanced. What I do depends a lot on the county. A few times I'd buy a goat and the villagers would slaughter it and we'd share it amongst all. That's always really appreciated. Medicine is often appreciated too, but if people don't know how to use it, it's not that great. In general though, I'd encourage not having the approach like - They're impoverished, we're rich, let's make these poor people's lives better. That has created a LOT of problems around the world.
@hardeehat4972
@hardeehat4972 5 лет назад
I can see your reasoning. Can you maybe do a video sharing any more specific interactions with the locals? Any times you had to do something weird (to us) to be fully excepted? Any time you had to make a run for it? More pleasant experiences?
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
The thing is, I want to make these videos as visually engaging as possible. I wouldn't have the images to illustrate some of these stories. It'd just be my head talking. But, it's definitely something I am keeping in mind for the future. So that I can get enough footage and stills to illustrate such stories later.
@hardeehat4972
@hardeehat4972 5 лет назад
Understandable. Thank you for responding to our comments. Not many video creators do that. It makes me want to watch your videos more. It gives me a feeling you really care for your audience.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
No probs. You actually touched on something important and a lot of folks have those types of question. Not sure if you saw my video called "What you NEED to know about people & travel photography". I go a bit more into this sort of stuff, as well as the question of whether I pay for photos and when to ask for permission.
@StevenBrener
@StevenBrener 5 лет назад
Truly excellent and insightful. And, your photography is very impressive.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks. 🙂
@ownvideofootage
@ownvideofootage 5 лет назад
Me alegra saber que tienes familia y que no andas sólo por ahí oliendo a chivo... Gracias por el contenido, un abrazo, saludos!!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Jaja. La familia es casa. Por eso no tengo tantas ganas volver a un sitio particular.
@TravelQuintessence
@TravelQuintessence 5 лет назад
Great Video 👍🏿 Loved it
@yahyabuisir7409
@yahyabuisir7409 5 лет назад
Great video mitchell
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks 🙂
@linfitz0761
@linfitz0761 5 лет назад
Amazing stories, work and video! Travel well my friend.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks very much.
@ioanionut6904
@ioanionut6904 5 лет назад
So much true in all yhat you say. I jos experienced 2 weeks in The Gambia. I have meet with such an amazing people in a verry exotic place but I got also emotional touched by by the living condition, the poverty. we take everything for granted and it hurts to see that other people are struggling so much. I also got some good friends in there, verry honest and open. Maybe you got used with alk the drama bit for me it waa an verry emotional experience with bouth sad and happiness memories. Thanks for sharing!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
yeh, like I say - you become a bit "immune", but everyone is affected by certain things.
@charmaineroseenot7990
@charmaineroseenot7990 5 лет назад
Awesome content! I get a Nat Geo vibe which I super love!!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks a lot. 🙂
@stefanpanaitescu7413
@stefanpanaitescu7413 5 лет назад
Great video and it has come right when I needed it...after many years of travelling I have just returned(sooner than I anticipated) from Morocco! Even though I took pictures during the years in places like Thailand, Turkey, Serbia, Bosnia, etc the general dislike for cameras in Morocco put me off. So after three days when I felt I was going to lose my temper I just drove to the airport and bought a plane ticket on the first flight leaving! Since I am not a professional but merely a guy with a blog and a passion for taking pictures staying in places where I don’t feel welcome is out of the question for me. The world is huge and as you pointed out I can find great photo opportunities in many places where people will enjoy having me there. There is one point on your video where i can’t agree with you but you travelled a lot more than I did and got exposed to more people so I’m not commenting on that! Keep up the great work!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
There are some places in Morocco where people are much more camera friendly, like in the far east. Morocco is a wonderful country, but yes, there's a weird hatred almost of the camera in many places. Like unhealthily weird. But, I am really curious which point you are referring to that you didn't agree on. I feel that we can all learn from each other.
@stefanpanaitescu7413
@stefanpanaitescu7413 5 лет назад
@@mitchellkphotos A small fun fact: when I saw the picture with the lady and the pumpkins i said "wow this sure is in my country" and started looking out for the photographer and found you! Subscribed on the same day:) Maybe it is because our different birthplace or cultures but I do not view the majority of people as good! Being raised in an ex communist contry in eastern europe(romania) i have a different background and experience with people and while i wouldn't go as far as to say that they are mostly bad I think mostly good is a bit far from it. Regarding Morocco I think it is a pitty because the country is extremely photogenic. As a matter of fact it may be one of the top countries in the world for achieving great pictures with amazing contrast. The houses, the skin of people, the brightly colored clothing, etc are so intense that they are just screaming for 'take my picture' :)
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
We actually have more in common. 🙂 I was born in the USSR. So VERY communist there. Haha. This is my philosophy - even if most people are NOT good, it's no use thinking of them as bad, it's just not productive. I also think that most people will take the chance to appear good at least, to do something good, GIVEN the chance. At the end though, I think it's a very personal approach - glass half full or half empty sorta question. 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
@stefanpanaitescu7413
@stefanpanaitescu7413 5 лет назад
@@mitchellkphotos thank you for the response also!
@frankovPaladin
@frankovPaladin 5 лет назад
Mitchell, only 1 thing has to be said: we need more and more your videos. We can learn so much from you, and those videos are so relaxing. Great work (and photos ofc). Come visit Croatia! :)
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thank you. 🙂
@Adriana.Gabriela
@Adriana.Gabriela 5 лет назад
@@mitchellkphotos yes, come and visit Croatia! (Maybe make a workshop there 😜) There's a lot to see, and a lot of experiences to make :)
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Not so much into workshops to be honest. I like the online thing for now. And... I'm pretty much done with most of Europe for now. It's gonna be South America for the next couple of years at least. I will definitely come some day though. 🙂
@odysseaschloridis4836
@odysseaschloridis4836 5 лет назад
Great insights! Thank you for sharing this.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks for watching.
@johnclaffey5912
@johnclaffey5912 5 лет назад
Mitchell, intelligent and insightful video thank you. It's clear that it's about so much more than cameras and settings or even travel. You're showing that it's about understanding the world around you, immersing yourself in it. It comes across in your photos that you think about what you are doing, which makes them more enjoyable and interesting for the viewer. Fantastic work.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks a lot. Glad that you're getting my intentions and enjoying the work! 🙂
@markmoorton1086
@markmoorton1086 5 лет назад
Great informative video - and beautiful images to go with it. Many thanks.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thank you, Mark.
@AnastasTarpanov
@AnastasTarpanov 5 лет назад
Very useful and great advices Mitchell!
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thank you. 🙂
@AnastasTarpanov
@AnastasTarpanov 5 лет назад
mitchellkphotos hope you can come again to Bulgaria.
@kevindarcysansfossils
@kevindarcysansfossils 5 лет назад
Very helpful. Even when shooting in different parts of my area, this sounds like good advice.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Would not have imagined, but, awesome that you found it useful in that way. 🙂
@saorirf7222
@saorirf7222 5 лет назад
Very interesting topic and points. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks. Glad you got something out of it.
@trembichmovingmoments8778
@trembichmovingmoments8778 5 лет назад
Honest, entertaining and beautifully shot video 🙂
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thank you 🙂
@acidsnow5915
@acidsnow5915 5 лет назад
thanks for the truth and really enjoyed this insightful video thanks for sharing! really enjoyed this :)
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed!
@DavidKatz
@DavidKatz 5 лет назад
Excellent discussion !
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks mate! 🙂
@travel2photograph
@travel2photograph 5 лет назад
Hey Mitchell, Thanks for your advice. Being on the road myself from time to time to explore different cultures, I can assume your thoughts, experiences and ideas. Being friendly is most of the time the key of success, but sometimes money is the language that rules. There's always a discussion between photographers if they should pay for picture or not. For myself I say if I travel that far to get some exceptional photo moments and the difference bewteen a 'good' picture or no picture is a few euros, I don't hesitate. Off course doing this you create an attitude that the next photographer to come will also have to pay for posing... In my experiences I met more good guys than bad guys during my journeys. If someone wants to take your camera, or is treatening you to smash your camera as he didn't got paid like he expected, it's not easy not to loose your temper... I just returned from a trip in india where I witnessed a principal teacher beating all students in between 5 to 8 years old by the knockles on the head and the back. It was hard to remain calm and not to interfere, but experiences like this have thought me what you advice as well. Keep calm and try not to interfere. Witnessing physical pain at someone is hard and if you have the opportunities to help, I wouldn't doubt and do what's necessary to save someone's life, or trying to release this person's physical pain. Travelling is a life's experience nobody can learn at school, but it's so enrichening and can make you a better person. Keep up the good work Mitchell and enjoy the travels.
@mitchellkphotos
@mitchellkphotos 5 лет назад
Thanks for that thoughtful reply. I talked about my approach to paying in a video of made about people photography. I prefer not to be in situations where I need to pay, but what you say is totally rational! Yes. You've come that far - what's a few more Euros? Just depends a bit on the situation. Like I wouldn't pay as a way of saying thanks if no one asked. I'd try to do something more personal. A gift an experience. And about losing temper - sure inside you may be boiling, and I could even put on an act of being very angry, but actually losing temper is just not productive. All the best to you on your travels.
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