A great tip: don’t collect gear, it’s a huge trap for your creativity. The best camera is the one you already own (I think that’s a quote?). I only shoot with a Olympus mju II and a beat up m9, it’s what I’m comfortable with. Great video
@@fatturnip779 Haha, this is the reason why I switched from 35mm to 85mm. I have to keep the distance from others. But I think this is horrible, it's harder to shoot a good photo than ever before.
@@vonPeter_ Why do you think it's "horrible"? It's different, not horrible. You don't have to shoot wide angle or even normal lens for everything. I shot quite a lot of photos during the first wave with a 75mm and I love it. Change your perspective... you're not just used to it yet. Plenty of street photographers use longer lenses too, and some of the best street portraits especially have been took with, surprise, portrait primes... including the infamous Afghan girl portrait on a Nikkor AI-S 105mm f2.
A few videos ago I told you "You have the eye" but now I can tell you this is one of the best videos on street photography i've ever watched. Not only tips were on point but also the photos displayed here were really good. I hope your channel blows up soon!
I'm a street photographer and definitely one of the more 'nervous' ones! One thing I would like to add - even though I typically shoot on film with the most compact camera, a DSLR with a smaller prime lens (35/50mm) is a good alternative too as it tends to stick out a lot less. I think also being a (small) female tends to help a little too (although this is purely accidental) as I look less threatening to most people and no one really notices me.
Really good vid, thanks. And finally someone tells the truth instead of repeating the "Best camera is the one you have with you" nonsense. Nope, you nailed it by stating it's "the one you KNOW." Bravo! 👍
Wow thanks for ypueadvice im palnning to delete all the photos that i took that i see that are not good,but as i watched your video i will not delete them i will just buy another sd card 😄
Sometimes making a photograph timeless adds value to the subject, as it is something that anyone can experience. But it is true that some of the best pics I've seen add some elements that make the time recognisable.
I had the same thought as I listened to that comment. I like something that dates a photo especially if it's an old photo. Like an old car model or someone's fashion for that era. It draws you in.
I understand the point of trying to keep things undated. However, I often am there to capture the moment in time(for posterity or simply a journalistic reason), and few things capture a particular moment better than something in the frame that dates it.
Manual mode is good when lighting conditions won't change, but you're better off in aperture priority mode so you don't have to be constantly thinking about what the shutter speed should be. Just be mindful of dark areas and raise the iso in them.
There's a couple of videos of Winogrand on RU-vid that show his technique of dealing with people. He would nod and smile, and even talk to his subjects at times. He would also look straight past them, or fiddle with his camera at times - holding it back up to his eye, looking at the top plate, even though it was totally obvious he was taking the picture of the subject. And it does make people less suspicious if they think you're actually waiting for them to get out the way. It's all about how you project yourself.
Agree with basically everything you’ve said. Don’t delete your photos, the best camera is the one you know the best, also having some physical portfolio or book is better than something digital.
Agree on almost everything but not on making the photos timeless. Imho it is good thing that your photos reflect the time being, with things that belong to that time, like phones and cars. Good video though! Keep en coming!!
Yea i got excited about photography but then I realised how much I will be afraid of 1) getting into confrontations because people will assume I'm a creep or 2) getting robbed
Love this video, and everything you said makes a lot of sense. Being in quarantine the last few months has put me in a bit of a rut with my photography. Experimenting with astrophotography has helped me get back into the groove, and I'm getting back into street photography as I get more mobile. One point I wanted to make note of was the comments about Instagram. I definitely agree not to shoot photos for likes, but I'd definitely say there is a pretty vibrant street photography community that you can learn from. I'm by no means an expert(I'd consider myself a dabbler), but when I got started a few years ago, I was studying the composition of a lot of street photographers on Instagram, and made a couple "Instagram Friends" as well. I think if approached right, it can be a powerful medium for sharing work and connecting with others, but definitely can be someones downfall if they shoot for likes. Just my 2 cents :-) Oh also, I like shooting Aperture priority vs fully Manual for street photography. I do think for folks starting out its a good idea to start with Manual to understand the exposure triangle and how to adjust settings for the desired effect. Of coarse no rule is set in stone, but just throwing it out there.
Great tips. Thanks so much for sharing! 🙏 Personally, I have to disagree with the tip of avoiding things that can date your photograph. Work by some of the greatest street photographers (Fred Herzog, Saul Leiter, Ernst Haas, even Vivian Maier) seem to be even better viewing them through the lens of time. I feel like a series of street photos can create a beautiful portrait of a city in a specific time + place that can never be captured again. Sometimes we have to zoom out and imagine looking at our photos 40 years from now. Just imagine how all the masks will make people feel viewing your work. It tells it's own story and sets a context, wether we like it or not.
This video came up on my feed because I was researching the X100F- I have to say this is probably the most thoughtful and helpful out of all the content I've seen for people starting out in street photography- and to tell people not to do it for social media is gold. I can't wait to see more of your stuff and start getting back in photography again.
Fantastic Video, I have stumbled across a couple of your videos in the past but this one made me hit that Subscribe button. I really enjoyed the flip book idea, as many other people did too looking at the comments. Thanks for a great video and a clear demonstration of what you were speaking about, really helped.
great video, I am trying to step up my street photography game. I've recently switched casually shooting with my iphone to actually go out for shooting with a small dslr I feel very comfortable with and I am trying to apply some of the tips and techniques you talk about here. I'm looking forward to make a zine with the shots I've taken along 3 years or something like that, most of them are up in my ig (@nosoytito). thank you for the good content, keep it 100.
The idea of a photo not being dated is something I would advise against since some of the greatest street photographers included signs, ads, etc. Herzog, Shore, to name a few. It ads another layer which is historical document as well as it being art.
I disagree with the avoid photos that can be dated. Real value of a street photo isn't just what you take and present now. The value will grow over time. In 20 years those photos you take now are priceless.
Great tips Faizal, I've been told about a "business card" to be able to explain what your doing but a portfolio book is an excellent idea, even to the extend not many people see a printed image these days, everything is on the mobile, thanks for the video.
This really is one of the best, most informative lessons on RU-vid concerning street photography! So superbly succinct - which in truth reveals your tremendous understanding and natural talent.
Very helpful video! Do you have any tips on how to look for things in your local area or city? The one and only time I did street photography was when I was in Japan, that was one of the most fun days I had. Getting lost in a foreign country, catching peoples expressions, etc... But somehow when I come home, home just looks... like home, I'm trying to find something special but I'm not sure how to...
All good info, however wouldn't recommend shooting full manual on the street personally. Shoot in Aperture priority and focus on composition and what's happening around you.
yeah i'd recommend that too. Maybe set a min shutter speed + Auto ISO. Also if you don't care about depth of field and there's plenty of light to work with full automatic isn't a bad idea, never done it but settings for street are the least important things in my opinion (relative to composition, awareness...)
I always shoot on full manual, if you’re used to it you adjust your seconds automatically while your shooting and you just change your settings by a little bit, so it doesn’t take any time to adjust these
Really does depend on the time factor. Being in a foreign area, and having little awareness of my surrounding "area", an auto mode assist would help cram more shots in when there isn't much time to shoot anyways. With manual, provided you have used and know your camera well for a prolonged period of time, you could probably catch up the pace to auto assistance, and if time constraints aren't a thing cramming in lots of shots isn't a must.
@@eule4437 Wouldn't you still have to be metering every time you point the camera at a different lighting situation. For an anticipated composition Manual is King, but when you're on the move it's gotta be, not thoughtless, but it's gotta be automatic. It's gotta be instant.
As a street photographer myself I just have to thank you for this! Just got to know your channel today but I am already binge watching it, such great content! Please keep up with your work Faizal
I bought a x100f last year because I love street photography, the feeling of capture the moment and the vibe of the place, is amaizing! Keep up with good work, subscribed your channel!
Great video man!!! I really loved your take on creating for oneself and not for Instagram/social media. Street photography, heck any type of photography can be daunting, but there's a reason why we love it and want to take photos. It's such a beautiful form of expression and with channels like this, channels that encourage and inspire, it just brings more beauty and light to the art of photography.
wow, something just really resonated with me on this video with you... we dont always know what we're taking photos of. somethings we can be distracted by thoughts and other things.. but, our deeper conciousness sees something that we dont see right away.. really love the tips and the energy.. spot on!
Some very useful tips. Showing a book of your photos is something I never thought of. As for dating your photos with certain items being left in the frame, i am think yes and no. Think of bell bottom pants, and peace signs, and ya know what I mean, they add to some old street shots. Even a sign at a gas station for 38 cent gas ;) And there are times when I say yes, a good time to leave an item out. What is ruining lives and photos these days are the cell phones, with people bent over and constantly staring at those little monsters. In regard to lens, in MFT I use 14mm to 45mm range, which is kinda fun to mix things up. Mostly 25mm or 45mm primes, which is equivalent of 50 and 90mm, though I go wider with short zooms. I have used the Nikon DSLR some, but the focus is faster and more accurate / easier to use with Olympus and Panasonic MFT. I use spot auto-focus and not zone, using focus point select on monitor with a finger. Those Fujifilm X100f cameras look pretty cool -- have you also used the X-E3 ? Seems like a bargain these days. -Loren lorenschwiderski.smugmug.com/
I agree it's not something that should be applied to every photo. There is something very important, I would say, in the street photographer's role to document the current times, too. I've never used the X-E3 but I've heard great things about it! Thanks for watching btw!
Just found your channel, great tips. I LOVE the mini portfolio idea! Since we're all on lockdown. I will be taking the time to refine/look back at older pictures and make one with twenty of my best shots!
Very nice tips. Portfolio idea is excellent. Don't take photos for online likes is where you hit the nail on the head, as Daniel Milner said '' no one cares for your photography' ' is the kind of advice. Keep posting your works. Thanks. 👌👍
I just had one question which maybe you get asked loads of time. I can’t afford a proper camera right now, so I use my iphone to click pictures which at times gets discouraging when people bring in their proper shooters. Is it a good idea to use phones to click?
Nice advice thanks so much for sharing it with us. I also followed you on IG, I'm new to photography and I love the fact I can just snap a shot at will
Hi Faizal, Thank you for your very inspiring video. You make me see to get out more with my camera and make photos I love. I love your style on how you approach this. Lot’s of greetings, Dennis 🇳🇱
Mini photo book idea is genius. Love it. Would you recommend shooting in monochrome for DSLR instead of having to switch it to black and white in post?
Reverse stealth tip - Big Lens (Sony 24-105 , Tamron 28-200, Nikon 24-120 etc.) and silent shutter. Nobody knows that such a big lens isn't a long zoom. Everyone assumes you're waiting to take a long shot and you've already snapped that wide shot. I sometimes shoot with my giant 17-35mm and nobody notices. They think I'm taking a picture across the street.
Hi Faisal. I just stumbled across this video that I somehow missed. You advised shooting in manual. In one of your newer videos,5 Street Photography Tips, you suggested shooting in automatic to let the camera do the work while you compose or search out possible opportunities. I'm not criticizing by the way, just an observation. As you have commented, street photography can be quite intimidating , especially for newcomers to the genre, so auto might be best. I assume you've perhaps revised your process or method. Either way, enough from me, looking at more of your videos.
Very good you talk a lot of sense.... I like that one with 2 people in a long frame... Aiming for sun and shadow good tip.....make pictures as individual as you are too....
5:48. There is label “Police”, but letters “oli” are covered, so we could possibly guess what is written there. I see “peace”. I am from Ukraine. Definitely great photo you made, sir. I like it a lot.
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