GET CLOSER with your STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Get up close and personal! Take chances and be courageous!
In this video, I move quickly through Chinatown Toronto to capture real unhindered photographs of the people of Chinatown and the vibe of the streets. After an in-depth overview of my camera settings, I discuss a street photography technique of shooting into window reflections and talk about the most common fears when photographing in public places and how to overcome them.
Photography Equipment used:
Pentax K3
Pentax DA 21mm Limited lens
A special Thanks to Benjamin Groe for filming video on this street photography walk!
Benjamin’s gear for this walk:
Canon T5i
Canon 18-135 IS STM Lens
Zoom H1n microphone
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what an insightful video!
really enjoyed watching you work
thanks for sharing this with us
those black and white shots are amazing
ACID SNOW thanks so much for watching!
I see a person in the street, who photographs me I am delighted I tell myself why I have something more than the others
Finally, a street photographer, on You Tube, that's really a street photographer. So many, these days, want to move the goal posts, because it's easier and safer. You know...in the old film days, news photographers would always leave their cameras set to f8 at 125, because if they had to take a shot quickly that setting would usually get a usable photo. It's a trick my Dad taught me, many years ago, and I still use it today.
David Will thanks so much for watching and for this note Dave! Yes, I usually shoot using hyper focal distance; f8-f11, reasonable shutter speed and let the iso move wherever. As you say, you’ll rarely miss a shot, can be more aware of your surroundings and not fudge with technical details. Cheers.
Nice video. Yes you have to document because it’s history.
Just curious... what sling pack are you using?
Kodachrome40 thanks for watching. The bag is the simplest light bag, no name product.
Good video, maybe too dramatic music
rhcppetar95 thanks for watching and for your feedback👍
Jim Barcelona awesome Jim! Thank you👍
I was in Toronto earlier this month and just realized I also took photos of that Asian fruit market on Spadina.
4:53 lol she wasn't ready! great video, it has helped me look into reflective surfaces more.
I'm pretty sure she's ready to say some colorful words
Great work and the closeness is what makes it so strong. Just a quick question on the post processing: the B&W is harsh, strong and high contrast and adds to the images, while the color looks a little too wild to me. Is this your "normal" way of doing post? Do you use presets?
Hey San! Thanks so much for watching and for your note! I guess all artistic endeavours are subjective, right? I tend to like strong all around for the most part; contrast, expression in my subjects, etc. I am selective about what works well in colour, and I want the colour to have impact in most cases, so I often exaggerate it... just my way of course. With regards to presets, I have a few I have created in photoshop that I start with many times. I then tweak from there, depending on the content, and what I'm trying to emphasize in a specific image. It is always changing... I also have a couple of presets customized in NIK collection, a Tri-x film setting for example, for a more analogue look with my b&w's. Overall, I don't like to automate much and try to post process as in a traditional darkroom.
I use the new DXO-Old Nik Collection (inside Lightroom) also and found some nice B&W effects to start with...Your camera work is fun to watch, so thanks again for the response.
www.flickr.com/photos/sanwarzone/
Some nice work on your flickr page👏
Thanks to indicate that you work this time with a Pentax KIII ! In one video you photographed with a Sony A7III. Pentax KIII is a wonderfull tool (probably reserved for an elite?), "built like a tank" and weather sealed! Don't stop please to inform us about your camera used for a video. Excellent shots!
Thank you Bruno! Cameras are only tools and they are all great these days. It is important to work with what you are comfortable with to get the results you want. I love Pentax systems.
Hey Carmine, What metering mode did you use?
Multi-Pattern mostly. Thanks.
Best tip ever. “Be courageous”. Excellent video brother.
What backpack you had there? Is it made for photography and how you feel about it?
Rikhard Metsälä hi backpack is not made for photography. It is a simple pouch, light, can hold spare batteries, a pancake lens or 2 and some personal belongings like glasses and a wallet. No name really. Important thing is that it's light and small.
AWESOME STUFF!
Thanks Bro!
I thought you did a great job I don't know why but I always have this mental block of me needing to be in hyperfocal distance and with my camera it just sets my subjects to be too far away to get close and personal so I need to break out of that mindset and slap on these settings and get a little closer
Eccellent video and very useful tips bro. Once you start with SP you cannot live without it
Definitely!!
I remember shooting in China Town and lots of local people did not like it ... So I spent more time shooting in Kensington market and of a little north of Spadina .. great stuff love your videos . It reminds me of shooting here with the local Haitians ... Most are undocumented ... So like Robert Frank said "as photographers we can't be indifferent" how come you don't shoot with a zoom ?
I have watched a couple of your videos because you were recommended, i am a hobbyist photographer who mainly does landscapes but i REALLY want to get into street photography.. This video is giving me the confidence to get out there with my camera because i really suffer from anxiety when it comes to photograph people... Thank you this really helps.
Ady Banner thanks for watching Ady! Be courageous and have fun!
It Will different when native take some photo..
Hello from Europe... Great realistic video... I really enjoy that you share your settings + "the way you think" when snapping... it's almost like walking together and shoot as a team LOL :) ... I subscribed & looking forward to more inspiring videos (the music was NOT too dramatic at all).
Plastic Cornflakes so great to hear! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for joining me on my journey👍
It really depends on the country and culture. If you do it in Hungary, you'll be looked down upon at the very least, but most of the time you'll be rejected, or worse, abused. In fact, in Hungary, there is a law that says you can't freely photograph people!
Dude, just discovered your channel now. Really loved your style and photographs. I’m gonna watch your other videos soon. Definitely worth a sub. Look forward to more great stuff like this one.
Thanks Jas! Yes, many more coming in the near future, stay tuned!
very video. I tried that in Singapore. Unfortunately, people are unfriendly over there, they will shout at you if your camera pointed towards their direction, not even mention you can stand so close and having a DSLR pointing at them. some restaurant will come out to chase you away. maybe I am not the lucky one. :-(
Hi Nicholas, thanks for watching! Wow, sounds like you'll have to find methods to shoot street photography that are unorthodox to make it work. I think you might try a mirrorless and hold the camera away from your eye while using the lcd screen and shooting from the hip. You should also try hyperfocal distance shooting to remove auto focus from the equation. A phone might make it easier as well and people tend to not pay attention to phones anymore. Where there is a will, there is a way! Keep shooting :)
I shoot with a Fujifilm x100t I set my aperture to f8 and my distance to 9ft which gives me everything from 4 ft up to 60 ft to be in focus I'm going to roll with these settings and give it a go
I love your composition and how you see things! But for me the editing is a bit over the top. Still, thanks for the video!
Daily Street Photography i agree. It seems like his editing skills are stuck at 2009 or 2007. Amazing video though
@@AMARBOYHEL my eyes hurt HDR era.
Hey Groe, excellent photos and thanks so much for sharing your thoughts as well as your settings. Glad to see this journey. Very inspiring work. Do you use any other cameras to do street photos or just this one Pentax??
artemorbid thanks so much for watching! Yes, I currently also use a Hasselblad 500 CM, sometimes shooting film and, also with a Phase One digital back. Check out my latest video on this channel where I walk the streets with my Hasselblad. I like the ricoh GR series of cameras and waiting to get the gr3 in my hands to test it out. I am comfortable with the Pentax k3, it is a wonderful tool, so underrated, so small and built like a tank. Apart from having those incredible small and sharp optics, it has built in shake reduction and is fully weather sealed.
amazing. Big fan from Toronto
Great video, watched this a number of times now and love the rest of your work.
mikcol46 thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying the content👍
@@CarmineGroe came here the third time again. Like you as an personality and your approach in each video.
Really really waiting for more content! 🤤
love your work and how you have conceptualized these photos!
Excellent video .... very inspiring and adds to achieving ‘confidence’ at getting closer to the heart of ‘Street Photography’. Many thanks!
Thanks Hemant!
I loved this dude - awesome images. You reminded me so much of Bruce Gilden - shoving your camera in people's faces. I do this all the time but my wife tells me off - says it's rude. Ha Ha! keep up the good videos. Philip
Philip Sutton thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video!
your photos are amazing
Nice video!great shots.Thank you.Just subscribed.Hoping to see new content soon.Stay safe!
I find busy streets make it much less personal. Everything's happening so fast. Awesome shots man!
Inspiring.
Enjoyed that Carmine, i'm just getting into street Photography, and i find your style and tips really helpful, keep up the great work.
Thanks John! I so appreciate your comment and glad you enjoyed it! 👍
This was so good..most SP’s express a lot of fear and worry. It’s refreshing to see someone boldly approach SP. Thanks for this!
do you use manual or auto mode for street photography?
ELFYHO I will usually set/lock down my aperture and shutter speed and let my camera auto choose the iso. Thanks for watching!
Great video. You really can see an image in b&w. The results are wonderful.
Thank you Wayne! Glad you enjoyed this and hope it inspires you to go out and shoot on the street today. Cheers!
Enjoying your videos so much! Fell instant in love with the street photography and will definitely try some :) thank you so much for sharing your perspective and art!
julija 3849 thank you so very much for watching and for your comment Julija! 😀
LOL @ the surprised looks lmao
excellent and very nice job brother
Thanks for watching Ampon! Hopefully this inspires you to get out and make street photographs!
@@CarmineGroe yesss,,,,your video help me more confident in the street
Loved watching you hit the streets. Motivated me to hit the city tomorrow and see what I can get. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thanks for your note and for watching Joe! Happy to hear the video inspired you to go out and make magic in the streets! Good luck!
Excellente video, your approach is amazing and you make me want to uses this focal length. Great composition and great portraits. Just one little detail though: the clarity (or contrast) is too high, if you back it up a little it would be perfect. 👍🏻
Valérie Dru thanks for the insight Valerie!
Oh please..video and music are fine.This is great because someone besides me is using Pentax,and I have the K1 mk2.What comes out of Pentax cameras is awesome and underrated,directly from the camera,with no post.
What do you do with your photos? Sell, share??
Only sharing at the moment. Thanks Kevin.
Walking with camera on your face kinda does two things. You're obviously always ready to take the shot and you also feel like you're really not there and are just looking at a screen (that helps with the fear thing).
Verdoux007 that’s very interesting, great observation. Definitely there are benefits by being ready but you can’t get away with a camera to your face in every situation. I believe you have to feel out a situation and have different strategies for different scenarios. In this case, there was a street party going on and you can get away with more because people are having a good time and they’ll likely be more open to photographs.Thanks for watching!
Lovely video. Subscribed.
Thank you 🙏
You're a bad ass. Inspired.
Similar to what you use in your video, a Pentax DSLR is currently my main camera at the moment. Primarily a landscape shooter, but I would love to do more of street photography. The problem is I also have exactly an issue that you mentioned in the video. I think it also depends on local etiquette as well. In some countries, it is very rude to photograph people without their permission even in public space.
Parinya Ekparinya thanks so much for stopping in, watching the video, and for your comment Parinya! The first thing you’ll want to do is find out whether it’s legal to photograph people in public places where you live. In most countries, including Canada, the USA, and most of Europe it is. The next part will be to figure out a strategy to approach strangers and get candid photos on the street. I recommend you start to build confidence by using a technique called “Shooting from the hip”. I discuss this technique on one of my other videos which you should watch if you like: ua-cam.com/video/3l_kIoA_DWE/v-deo.html
This technique will help you get candid photos on the street from very close, with a wide angle lens, without putting the camera to your eye. It can give amazing results with practice. This worked for me when I was starting out. As you shoot more and more your confidence will grow and you’ll be able to slowly put the camera to your eye and shoot unnoticed. I know, it’s not easy to get the courage to photograph strangers but it does take that; courage and confidence and a smile always helps if someone notices you. Also, watch my “portraits of strangers” video to see some other techniques I describe that can be useful. Good luck and keep shooting!
The reason he photographs asians is that they won't beat his arse. Try this anywhere else and we will see how good your techniques are.
Varis Lux well, first of all, thanks for watching this video. Hopefully you’ve enjoyed it and learned something. I have over 35 street videos thus far, and frankly this is the only one I have in Chinatown or in Asian communities.
@@CarmineGroe Ok yeah sorry I will check out your other vids.
Such a dramatic music omg. It's like the world will colide soon. But man great shots !
Thieu Ma thanks for watching!
It's very good Image
Well done and nice shots...you certainly GOT CLOSER like the title indicated - thanks for taking the time to make the video.
Martin Granger thanks for taking the time to watch the video Martin, glad you enjoyed it! As the famous photographer Robert Capa says, if your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough😆
gotta love B&W! I use mostly my GRii for street (mostly B&W) & a Pentax K-50 & sigma 70-300 also not to be noticed.
Juan Carlos Lopez thanks for watching Juan Carlos! Happy shooting and long live Ricoh/Pentax!
I won't need to come back to Toronto if you keep walking around my favorite places. When you walked by PHO88 I got so hungry! Those mirror shots are really nice, the one @4:37 looks like a painting. Keep it up!
Brian Boni haha... so many great restaurants in Toronto, I know you miss TO and the amazing food! I have a series called Outside Looking In, that is all related to window reflections in various cities here and in Europe, I find it fascinating. Thanks Brian.
Great stuff! One of my favourite areas of Toronto to shoot candid street.
Thanks Alex! Chinatown is definitely rich with excitement and an excellent spot for street work.
I love this kind of video. Thanks for share.
specialized41 thank you for watching!!
Love this video! Inspired me to be more brave in the streets.
Thanks for watching Joacim! Inspiring other artists to hit the streets is my goal, so glad the video has done it for you... really great to hear! Enjoy your own journey and keep shooting :)
Inspiring vid and thanks for posting!!!
badgerag it is my pleasure, thank you for watching!!
Love the passion, hope to bump into you in Toronto!
Thanks! Would love to meet you if you're ever here!
I’m a Chinese photographer. And I like take photos in the street too. Welcome to Beijing
KIRK LEE thank you Kirk! Happy to have you watching from Beijing, that is amazing! Have fun with your photography and best wishes for this new year!
Nice!
This is too intrusive for me lol, but it sure gets some very candid expressions though.
Just discovered you and had to sub! I'm also a street style photographer!
Michaela Efford thanks Michaela!! Hope you're enjoying your journey! I'll check out your work as well!
SUPERB PHOTOS & CONTENT, KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING. +1 SUB
Thanks for watching and for the sub! I will definitely keep them coming! :)
Beautiful photos!
Lars Gibbon thank you. Glad you enjoyed the photos.
That’s crazy close, awesome job
Leung Herman thank you Leung👍
amazing edit! Amazing film. Great work!
Always a huge THANK YOU Tony!
I am waiting for my 35 mm and then I am hitting the street. 35 mm is close enough for me.
Does anyone know the name of the song used?
The music is part of UA-cam's free music Library: "End of Time" by Ugonna Onyekwe
@@CarmineGroe Thanks a lot and good luck!
another great video with awesome shots.
Mike Wang thanks for watching Mike!
great video and great images!
Love this👍🏼
Herman Wolters thank you Herman! I appreciate you stopping by and watching this video👍
Love you style
James Archer thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more like this! Cheers👍
Don't they have privacy rules over there? Here people can sue you when you make random pictures of them.
probably should have left out the reflections bit if you wanted to concentrate on getting close.
Outstanding!! Ive learned, I’ve subscribed, thank you.👍
Madison County Sound Labs thank you so much for watching and subscribing to the channel!🙏
Love the shot at 4:04!
I think this style of photography is now becoming dated in certain places especially cities my reason for saying that is I've noticed more & more drug pushers on the streets and if you photo them! Even photographing empty back streets with no people is now dangerous as they think your surveying the area. I've been stopped several times by guys wanting to know what I'm doing and the only thing I would say is go out with a friend doing this, by yourself is dangerous or stick to where you know surveillance cameras are on buildings and street lights.
Wow. What city are you in?
Fine art...
Gustavo Ulloa thank you for watching and for the kind words Gustavo! There is nothing more surreal and beautiful than real life moments that exist every day on the street.
👍👍👍
Cem Inanc thank you so much for watching! More coming very soon:)
Superb photographically ....but PLEASE.... no music, it ruined my learning.
4:55, she is not happy. Lol.
Munir Rahool I would say it’s certain that she was surprised.
I really liked your video BUT in the United Kingdom, if i tried to take photos like this, I would get profanity thrown at me, and/or punched in the face. The people in the UK are very very sensitive and think that in a public place they have ultimate right on the photos that you take. This is untrue but culture-wise they are very inconsiderate and lack the tame, level-headed nature of the people you were photographing. If i pre-focused then made sudden movements to take someones picture, im pretty sure my camera would be snatched and slammed to the ground. Unfortunately its a risk I am not willing to take.
Nice video. You remind me Bruce Gilden.
Pasqualino De Luca thanks so much for watching! Well, Bruce Gilden does get really close! I really like his work too!
Okay, now try the same thing on some White people who aren’t so obsequious.
your edits have a nasty HDR look. jesus what is up with all these photogs boosting the clarity and contrast like crazy making the photos look like shit
Don't agree with your in the face approach, very rude of you without asking for subject's permission after the shots.
Peter Cellphone Thanks for watching the video, you have every right to disagree with this approach. I disagree with you though...and I must say, I’m never rude, always approach Street Photography with good intentions. The large majority of the genre of street photography is to photograph without permission, so I’m not doing anything new here.
With all the security cameras recording everyone in public and face recognition, street photographers are the last thing people need to worry about. At least its art!
Well done and nice shots...you certainly GOT CLOSER like the title indicated - thanks for taking the time to make the video.
Thank you Martin for taking the time to watch and support the channel!
Well done, good shots.
Tutaj Teraz thanks for stopping by, really appreciate it!!