You hit the nail with the comments about putting your work out on youtube vs on instagram. It is so nice knowing that people will see your photographs in the proper aspect ratio and big enough to appreciate little details :) Great conversation and looking forward to see more of you two together in the real world!
My favorite Framelines videos (of course aside from the one I was in) is when you two are together. Hi, guys! Always, always, always remember: Photography is photography!
Photo books are a thing I've started to spend a bit more time with in recent months, and this channel is a large part of making me do that. They are very expensive, but it's totally worth checking out your library and seeing what they have on offer. Large central libraries (in the UK at least) tend to have great collections and will give you cause to come back time and again.
I spent the late 70's and 80's in NYC right out of college and traveling through Europe here and there with my Nikon F3 and 50 1.8. Wonderful time for street photography although we just called it taking pictures. I can't recall a time when I was ever confronted for taking someone's photo. I started up the most wonderful conversations doing it and it was just pure joy experiencing that wild time in all its raw form. The only time I felt the need to ask permission was in Colombia and up in the hills with the indigenous people. It was equivalent to 'stealing their soul' to some so you had to be very respectful of that. Not having social and the hyper-sensitivity to how, why, what are you going to do, etc., has unfortunately created more challenges today. Plus I'm not 'young and dumb' like I was then and could get away with more. Enjoyed the topic.
I feel you with the negative comments. I’ve gotten to the point where I have the confidence in myself to shrug it off and empathize that they are probably in a bad place. It’s so annoying that those are the ones that stand out though over all the positive interactions you have with your community. Also wrote this before Shane basically said the same thing 😅
Great to watch as always, thanks for these videos chaps. I like the relaxed (in a good way) feel, the mixture of topics, kit reviews and especially POV videos and book reviews. My Frank Horvat arrived yesterday, so thanks for 'reminding me' to get it on your Stories Josh. If you two were recording artists I'd be going "Oh wow, I've got all your records!"
Guys - you both make brilliant work and these videos are a great insight into the thinking and process which goes behind that. Things like Framelines bring street photographers together and that's always a good thing.
I also enjoy sharing my photos through RU-vid. It gives me the opportunity to create a whole experience and narrative around the photos and put some longevity to the entire process of creating them. Great q&a!
About the part on film photography: I've recently shot a project taking portraits of fellow patients in the clinic I was in. The feeling using medium format film was so different, it's astounding. The workflow was so much more controlled and the bond between me and my subjects was much stronger than when I shoot digital, and I do love shooting digital! The prints will be done tomorrow and I got the contact sheets today. It honestly blew me away. Taking only two pictures per person (1 landscape orientation, 1 portrait), I can't believe how great the results came out. And even besides that, the actual shooting was incredibly enjoyable and chill. In conclusion, if you're working on portraits where there's a special emotional connection with your subject, absolutely try shooting (medium format) film. It's an entirely different thing. I used Fuji Pro 400H which I bought once it officially got cancelled, and it perfects the overall vibe. It looks like memories and in 5 or 10 years, looking back, it's going to fit perfectly. And it's something really special considering the film isn't being produced anymore.
Sheer joy seeing you two blokes in a video together. Appreciated the Q&A. Tinge of sadness seeing you guys expound about the reality of being a full time not necessarily professional photographer. We never knew before we started photography and once we knew we still went on.
I just discovered this channel a few days ago and I'm so excited about it. This is way better than so many other photography channels. I can't wait to purchase the mags as well if they're still available. I've been powering through the last few days to watch all the videos. Keep up the great work.
No thumbs-downs for this yet. I was tempted (just for fun 😜) but i’ve just found your channel love it. I watched ‘Everybody Street’ a couple of days ago - Wonderful - Thank You. Subscribed!
Lads I just love the way ye bounce of each other, great to grab a beer and just listen to you both talk shit for however long, my only negative input is I wish the video went on for longer! Also just added Sidewalk to my basket, along with Nicaragua by Susan Meiselas and India by Harry Gruyaert, so this video effectively cost me £80. Cheers
Every time I watch one of your Videos or see an Instagram post I come away with some kind of inspiration. I'm in no way a photographer but I still like to try and get out and try to get a few shots and you guys definitely encourage me to do that.
I was doing street photography without even knowing it, just because I was so stoked of taking photos and spending my free time out in the streets with my camera. To me the key is awareness and confidence. You gotta sense every situation and how to not interfere with it in a disturbing way. If you take pictures with a confident obviousness people just assume it's ok.
Great video guys. Really like how you mentioned how RU-vid videos live forever. I have a small channel that I add to occasionally and I'll login in after a month and see 10 new subscribers. The opposite experience from other social media where it seems you have to consistently pump out work to gain a following. And definitely felt your comment about RU-vid taking away from making photos since it is a lot of work...even basic ass videos like mine. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, nice to hear your experiences.
I always feel that negative comments are left by some frustrated middle aged men who've not been near a girl in at least 5 years, still live with their mum, buy their best clothes at Sports Direct and religiously calibrate their monitors on a daily basis
Thought the video was great, nice and lighthearted start to my day. I comment on here or Instagram to start a conversation but often don’t get a response. Social media is just becoming more of a crowded room than ever so now it’s like trying to start a conversation at a rock concert. Oh and just ordered Frank Horvats book, thanks for the reminder. Keep up the good work 😁
Nice one Mark - thank you for watching. Yes very crowded indeed - I think RU-vid is a better space for discussion though, much better for longer form comments and answers , also more people are generally more likely to get involved I think ..! Cheers - Josh
@@frame-lines have not tried much on here if I am honest but your point in the video about the longer shelf life compared to Instagram has caught my interest. Am just exploring Twitter as lots of photographers seem to be heading there too.
Very nice video. Good attitude Josh regarding losing your photos. If I shot all day, and lost my pics, I’d be absolutely devastated and it would take me ages to get over it! Re the Q and A, I think it would be a nice touch if you read the names of the people out who asked the questions. It would big them up a bit and show you’re engaging with your audience. 👍
This was a really interesting conversation. The negative comments portion in particular for me - I’ll never understand the negativity in social media but it seems especially gut punching when it’s attached to someone else’s creativity…
New subscriber here. Love your channel and no negative comments from me. Just bought an old d3100 and can’t wait to get a 35mm lens on it. Would like a Leica or similar in the future but for now try to make use of the old Nikon.
Guys, you posted a video on instagram at the same time as this one (i think), about 3 of your favorite lenses and i can't find it anymore. Did i dream it? 🤨 i would love to watch it again so if you could let me know where i can find it i'd be grateful 🙏🏻
I know both of you have used bigger cameras in the past, Nikon D850, Canon 6D. Do you think the mantra of 'to go smaller' such as using a Ricoh GR III being ideal, is relevant to you personally? Do you think it's more about how you move and carry yourself with your camera? Have you found that the way you move with the camera has changed over the years? I have found personally that by not trying to quickly get a shot or hide, but by being more overt with what I'm doing has seemed to make me less perceptible or at least has lowered the tension compared to the tension I would feel before? I use a Canon 5D with a biggish lens. Long-winded, I know. But I would like to know your thoughts. I love the suddenness and the ergonomics of using a DSLR.
New to your channel and really enjoyed the Q&A. Off to watch some more, and like and subscribe. How about a video on film storage and archiving, titled... Negative Comments Sorry :)
I don’t like that you tube celebrity and photography have merged into a popularity contest that earns likes and follows. To me, that isn’t much art , it’s more like content
Great video guys! Good to see you together. You reminded me that the day I started giving zero f*** about negative comments the more I started to feel more connected with my « true audience » and the better my photos/videos got. I know it’s easier said than done, it took me 5 years on YT to realize it.Cheers! 🤘🏻
