John Free Talks Discipline in Photography 'That's When it Becomes Important to the World' 

Great antidote to the endless camera unboxing and review videos on youtube.

I come back to this video every so often, this is maybe the 10th time I've watched it all the way through. I don't think I've ever heard someone describe the practice and the craft of photographing on the street like John has, and how important it is to the entire world. Thank you for the words as always John, peace

I’m going to need someone to spend some time with John and work on a well-shot and produced documentary film. I hate that the photography community never puts the time and energy into showing people like him the love they deserve while they are here. Much of who I am as a photographer has been because of John. I even primarily work with a Nikon F3-my first and only film camera (for the meantime)-because of John.

I can listen to John Free talk about photography all night. A truly amazing existence.

Thank you for the real lessons. I am watching you from Turkey. You are so real. I feel like my grandfather teaching me what things are done right. I am 34 by the way

Thanks for all your style mr. John free!!! Only wish id discovered you sooner.

Mr. Free, you've given me such a gift. Whenever I focus my eyes on something, whether I have a camera or not, I hear your advice. I take your positivity into the 'stranger' world every time I go out. Thank you sir!

Thanks Mr Free. I've just got back into photography again after a few years. And your helping me to remember why I love it :)

RIP Mr. Free. You're a legend in street photography.

Mr. Free .. Been shooting since i was 12 ..Everything from street to wildlife. Now at 60years old , been shooting mostly wildlife , raptors and such. I just always feel empty inside . My Passion, Talent and Desire has and will always be the Streets, and that will never change. We all get lost in our ways, but eventually find our ways . Wish i knew about you in the earlier 1980's when i was in California going to college and Playing Baseball ..lived in Ranch Cucamonga , i would of rushed to LA just to shake your hand and tale your butt all over the place ..ha ha ... Anyways , I'd like to thank you for ALL your videos that over the years Ive always gone back too .. for inspiration, love and the Kick in the Ass that i may need ... Thank You , Thank You Sir ... I would love Just to Shake your hand Sir ... Thank You ... Peter

I gained a whole new appreciation for photography when I was actively looking for something good and not just a picture to record what the family did. I was looking for the best way to present what is to others.

"Real life is weird when you're a photographer" - John Free. I'm gonna start using that quote

So sincere talk... Thank you John for helping us to better understand this beautiful art. It's all about humanity... 🙏

These words moved me. Thank you, i'm infinitely more inspired than when i hadn't seen this video.

The most genuine thing iv ever (will ever) seen...

An absolute legend and treasure.

Love this guy so much. What a gift he is.

I could wax lyrical at length about the impact that your attitude and philosophy has had on me - but let me put it like this; after a morning of feeling creatively dull and uninspired I discovered your channel, and, after just a couple of videos, had an irresistible urge to pick up my camera and go out on a cold, rainy Sunday to practice my discipline . Many many thanks.

This wisdom is gold!

What a perfect way to start the saturday morning. I just made a cup of damn fine coffee and noticed the new video. Couldn't be happier! These videos has been such an inspiration. Thank you very much for all the good work!

It is truly a wonderful day when there is a new John Free video to enjoy. Thanks so much John!

What a privilege to have a great contemporary photographer drooping pearls just at my home, let´s go and catch those pearls and make something out there in the streets. Thanks John free.

As with your video on "practising photography" I took a whole lot from this video. Even as a landscape photographer, many of what you talk about still applies. Thanks so much for sharing.

In a time where some people concentrate on “the feels”, here’s a man giving out solid advice and having the discipline to do the important work. Discipline is the foundation to doing things and becoming successful.

A video to be watched again and again to keep being inspired by one of the finest street photography artist alive. I personnel learned a lot from your content sir and I'm happy to say that my photographic approach as evolved a lot thanks to your advices and wisdom. For that, I'll be forever grateful. Finding meaning, learning and reevaluating your work over and over. What a great mantra for street photographer.

Watched this again after years. Excellent advice, technique and sound principles.

You sir are the reasons Why i started shooting film. U are a inspirator a fantastic streetphotographer and a great person. Keep it up👍🏻

THIS: “When you walk to the store to get a loaf of bread without the camera, it's just a walk to the store. But when you walk to the store with a camera, it opens up a million possibilities.” This nails it! This is EXACTLY why I carry my camera around so much! And I'm going to quote the hell out of that statement every chance I get!

Thank you John, I feel motivated whenever I watch your videos.

As another great artist once said: don't think, FEEL! Love your philosophy, John. Pure, genuine, honest and all with the goal of capturing that instinctive moment that speaks to you in a millisecond.

Just a delight to listen and look at John Free. Greetings from Holland.

You truly are magnificent. THANK YOU soooo much.

I just clicked the like button as soon as I saw your new video . I know it's a gem always

Great to see a this legend still full of passion and energy

That lens, 55 f2.8 is a legend. I love mine

Thank you for posting this. I watched this last night and listened very closely to what you are saying. I know I need to practice more but it was good to hear you say that. Thank you again. I appreciate it so much.

I was actually typing in John Green and it autocorrected to John Free. I'm glad I watched this!

2023 Love this guy so much. What a gift he is.

Wonderful! I even learned about cars...

400spd film. A 28mm. A 55mm. On Nikon. Pretty basic, consistant , inexpensive. What John can do with those things, what he can show, and teach...... Timeless. And priceless. I feel damn lucky someone has captured HIM doing what he does.

Loved listening to this, 20 minutes of photographic postmodern mystical woo woo!

Thank you, John. May you know how valuable your advice is and your images are. Thank you 🙏🏼

Just discovered your channel today, and loving it from now on. thank you sir

'... It's a new day, and I'm hunting...' So true!

Nutty old guy, gotta love him, I'd like to meet him one day.

I like your videos. I'm glad I started to watch them. It gets a bit tiring watching some of the other ones about new cameras. I just want to watch photographers with many years of experience, and less of the new gadgets. Great video. Have a great day.

Thank you for a very good and real lesson. I don't think I need to say anymore than that.

Precise instrument of recognition What a words of wisdom

You are the Real Deal Mr. Free. Thank you.

Amazing that he is still using film in the digital age! I love it!

Thanks for the motivation John I've been shooting 5 months now and I have learned a lot from you streets of san Diego.

Amazing! I’ve changed my whole approach to making photographs because of you. I’m such a fan of both your work and your ability to teach so well. Thank you.

good info as always John cheers

Inspiration! Thank you Mr.John

Some very nice true words! Greetings from Germany.

I am so glad I got to know you through this channel. I learned to be a better photographer and a better person. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Great video and information to think about! Thank you John!

Great to see another video up, Happy New year John and Deeno.

great video as always John! Thank you for sharing!!

Its awesome to see your videos because i can feel that theres no ego... theres just this wonderful heart sharing information...

Needed this thanks John

I love photography! :)) 📷

This man is street photography .😊

Thanks John from Italy. God bless you and your work!

so happy for the new video :)

Love your videos. So excited to see a new one. Great message. Thanks.

Never a flash!

John free RIP heres for mothers day and thanksgiving and Christmas and pple like us.

Highest salutation to you, Sir!

legend for getting into boat building every haul has different shapes templates to test fit hardware etc a art of its own

Thanks John & co

Wonderful insight. Applicable to any endeavor. You're the Alan Watts of photography. Thank you

Rocking a Carharrt hat. I like him even more than I did before

the davis goggins of photography

thank you so much for this video

Love you and your amazing work. I feel bad for whoever gave thumbs down, pathetic and hopeless. THANK YOU JOHN for sharing your knowledge with us.

12:20 👀 - So smooth with the candid captures

Hi..many...many thank's for your work! You're real great👍👍👍 I love the F3.!

Thank you John. Your awesome!

Outstanding. Feckin fantastic.

Inspirational as always, thank you John.

Just a great explaination how important it is to know your gear and have a strict idea. Take some ideas with me. Many thanks.

four minutes in i can tell this going to be great

Wonderful. Such an inspiration.

I'm down the Rabbit hole with you Johnny! Cheers!

Great video John.... thank you very much

Thank you so much John. Inspiring.

More videos please!

I am approaching 50 and I find your words to be one of the most valuable life lessons I had so far. Thank you Mr. Free, you have my sincere respect.

Thank you for this videos , the content is very motivating ,im gonna try streetphotography again,it was so hard last time i tried ..thanks again

Brilliant!!!

Holy shot!

our Master for years

Thank you John.

Wonderful

Merci pour cette très belle leçon de vie et de photographie!!!

wish you can produce more videos for youtube! great content about street photography!

Hello John, great video. On one camera you have the 55er Macro. Which lens is on the other camera? Do you always photograph with the same focal lengths? Best regards, Sven.

Thank you john for this video /Greetings from sweden!!

Very nice. Thank you.