Using Photography as Therapy - New Monochrome Images
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- Опубліковано 2 бер 2024
- In this episode Paul shows lots of new Black and White photography taken with the Leica Q2 Monochrom and his Leica M6 using Kodak Trix.
If you like Street Photography and Street Portraits then he looks to inspire you to go out and shoot.
For Pauls workshops please go here -
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Any father would love to be remembered and celebrated in the spirit you bring to his memory.
Thanks so much mate! I really do always appreciate your kind words here and on instagram
First time viewer her … please let me extend my sincere sympathy. My God grant you comfort.
Very sorry to learn of your loss … losing a parent is about as tough as it gets. You’ve honoured the memory of him with this fine video and photos. Hold fast!
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your kind words.
Without even seeing even a minute of this video I felt your love for your Dad. May he rest in peace. And he will stay alive, in your photograpy. Stay strong. Lots of love.
Sorry for your loss Paul. This set of images is a great tribute to your dad. To me, one of the best sets you have posted.
Thanks so much!!!! I appreciate it
Understand what you mean by photography being therapeutic. It is for me as well. Glad to see you are celebrating his memory and at the same time I am sorry for your loss. I am sure he would be proud of the images you are creating. Thank you for sharing these with the world.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your kind words.
That is a belting shot of your Dad, put a copy of it up and every time you pass it give him a smile. Enjoying your work, take care.
Thanks so much!! That was a shot from the film days! First time round.
Sorry for your fathers loss, Paul. I've lost my father into 2021...but it's lovely, that you've had a father with photography background. I am self-taught, since i was a kid, shooting Film since 84.
Amazing!! I went digital before a return to film recently. I aim to shoot a lot more
@@paulreidphotography So do i. Film gives me freedom, not to chimp with anything digital via LCD display, shows you down, motivates you quite more than digital...and is by all means, more emotional, and a haptic medium. You do worry worlds more about your composition, about the quality of light...than with digital - because every frame counts, every frame costs. It's too precious, to waste.
Sorry for your loss Paul, very sad for you. I spent 30 years in a high octane, high pressured job. A few years after retirement I still couldn’t fully switch off, so I took up photography as a hobby to decompress from the traumas I had witnessed. I now nearly always have a camera with me and I get so much joy, calm, and reflective time when I’m snapping … Best wishes mate … hope you find some peace and comfort soon … 😊 📷
Thanks so much for your very kind words and I’m glad you use photography in this way
The lessons learned from a father continue to shape us even after he's gone. Fathers often teach valuable life lessons about resilience, integrity, and compassion. These teachings become a part of who we are and guide us through the challenges we face. You, dear Paul, are the reason I purchased a Leica Q2 Monochrom. These moments serve as reminders to continue spreading kindness and making a positive impact wherever you go.
Thanks so much for your very wise words! And thanks for your kindness. I’m so glad that you are enjoying the Q2 Monochrom! And thanks for watching the videos
What a lovely video. I am so sorry for your loss Paul, and I hope that you continue to heal, you spoke so lovingly about your dad, I know that he will be missed.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your kind words
❤❤❤ wonderful tribute to your father indeed! We miss you! I’m so lucky to have taken the two workshops in London and Glasgow! Can’t wait to start online mentoring. I really appreciate your talent and kindness ❤😊
Thanks so much! Miss you both too
Good to see you back on UA-cam. I have missed your videos but certainly understand the need to take a break. Very sorry for your loss.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate that
So sorry for your loss. There is absolutely no need for an apology. Photography helped me through the Covid and in its aftermath. Although I was working, the strange shift patterns, very long hours even during Saturdays and Sundays were difficult. Not being able to see my granddaughter was the worst part. You take care.
Thanks so much! Yeah my dad went into a care home right before Covid and the separation really pushed him over the edge. He was never right since. He’s free now though.
Thank you Paul. Great work. My Dad died many years ago but he was my inspiration to do photography. Cheers Geoff
Thanks Geoff!!! I’m so glad you also find inspiration from your father
You honor your father in the beautiful photography you produce, Paul.
Thanks so much for your kind words and I always appreciate your comments
Sorry for your loss. I lost both of my parents so I feel for you.This is the first time seeing one of your videos. Your work is outstanding. I’m 67 and still taking photos. B&W is my favorite. My daughter is a high school photography teacher so I usually have her critique my work. I have several cameras and all are digital. Always loved film and it took me awhile to switch over to digital. I have Covid again for the 3rd time since 2020 so I’ll have plenty of free time to watch your videos. Thank you.
Losing the ones we love can be tough, take care Paul and thanks for sharing✌️🇦🇺
Thanks so much for always watching the videos. It really means a lot!!
@@paulreidphotography you’re my monochrome guru. I just bought an M8, in 2024! Set up a monochrome Profile and loving it…🌹
Beautiful portraits and a lovely video. I'm sorry for your loss but you are right, photography can certainly be used for therapy ❤
Thanks so much!! I’m so glad you liked the video! I appreciate your kindness
I am sorry for your loss! Greetings from Germany Klaus (who loves your photos!)
Thanks so much! I’m so glad you watch the videos
Heart goes out to you Paul. Take your time.
Thanks so much!!
I am sorry for your loss but he must have been proud. He (and your mother) did great work. Your interactive street portrait approach (vs. shooting people from behind and sneaking and shooting superficial "street" pictures) has totally revolutionized how I take pictures. This last weekend I made some amazing images and friendships with my subject using your technique. You are a beautiful human being and an amazing photographer. Your father left a deep and very rich legacy in an amazing human being. Well done Dad!
Thanks so much for your very kind words. It means a lot. I’m so glad you are enjoying the approach to street photography and enjoying the interactions.
Paul, I am sorry for for the loss of your father. Mine has been gone over 20 years now and I still feel the lessons that he taught me. You never totally get over the loss, but as you say, you celebrate the life and it brings happiness.
Back in the day, I shot a lot of Tri-X and used Rodinal, but never in the way you described. Now that I live in this digital age, I am rediscovering black and white and quite like the effects that I can get in Lightroom. Photography is a great therapy and I use it for that when I am feeling down or have issues.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences in this way. I m not into street photography myself but I enjoy images such as yours that carry a message or a feeling. It is refreshing to see the lessons of photography and what it can do for us, rather than just more stuff about equipment.
Thank you from a new subscriber.
My condolences to you and your loved ones 🙏
You are the reason I am taking more monochrome photos! Thank you for being such an inspiration!
Thanks so much!!! I’m so pleased you find inspiration
I'm so sorry for your loss, and I'm glad you have your photography to help you through the difficult time. I do so enjoy your videos and look forward to each new episode.
Thanks so much!! It means a lot that you watch the videos. I’ve got a lovely community of subscribers!
I used to shoot Tri-X for years, and always deved it in D76 - these look like a different film altogether! Very nice tones and noticeably finer grain. Good stuff! Sorry about your dad.
Thanks so much! Yeah I was surprised how good tri x looks
Sorry to hear of your loss.Very tough losing someone so close.Celebrating his memory and what he did to help and support you along the way is a lovely thing to do. Fabulous images as always Paul.
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your kind words!
Great job Paul. John Fielder was always my favorite landscape photographer. You are my favorite people/street photographer. So sorry about the loss of your dad. Hang in there! Glad you kept taking pictures.
Thanks so much! So glad you love what I do
I'm sorry for your loss mate. Welcome back.
So sorry for your loss Paul but great that your father’s inspiration has been instrumental in you becoming the amazing photographer that you are. Love monochrome and love the images!
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate your kind words
What a wonderful person you are, Paul.
Thanks so much for your very kind words. I really appreciate it
Dear Paul, my deepest condolences!
It will always be the case that real processing can only be achieved with ourselves. Retreating and unplugging for a certain amount of time is healing and important. However, I'm really happy to see you and your photography doing well here. Thank you very much for this sentimental, soulful, and extremely important video! We should all know which therapy is right for us. Photography can reconcile us with ourselves from yesterday to tomorrow. Isn't that wonderful...!? Take care of yourself, and may the good forces be with you! Best regards, Dirk
What lovely kind words Dirk! I really appreciate it
God bless you. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll keep you in my prayers. One of the reasons I fell in love with photography is how calming it is for me. It’s just me, my camera, and the composition, and everything else just fades away for a bit. It is very therapeutic, which helps me to be a better me.
That’s fantastic!! I’m so glad you also find photography a source of calm!!
So sorry for your loss. M'y condolences to you and your family. Indeed photography is a kind of therapy. Keep on photographing pour great portraits.
Thanks so much for your kindness and encouragement
Condolences for your loss Paul. You've done the man proud. Like you my dad introduced me to photography when I was an early teen, that day to this and til the day I checkout it's all I've ever wanted to do. Photography is my lifelong passion it's my day job in newspapers, my hobby, my go too when I'm down and my go to when I'm up, nothing else excites me like having a camera in hand, obviously if Amanda Holden gives me a bell that would probably excite me a tad too, but only if I could take pictures of the date etc. . Photography is the greatest gift dad ever gave to me, I love him to bits. The lads is 82 in September he still enjoys getting out with a camera. Lovely shots Paul as always. Best wishes to you and yours mate. RIP to your dad.
Thanks so much for your kind words and so glad your dad is still enjoying photography too!! So glad you have a passion for photography
cheers mate stay well@@paulreidphotography
Very sorry for your loss. I’ve been there. My Dad was Very Supportive of our Studio venture. Built all our custom props. Miss him daily and it’s been 22 years. Loved 🥰 your B&W work. The time traveler 🧳 is awesome. Reminds me of the TV show Fringe. Your GF is beautiful. Be Blessed. Dave & Laurie
Thanks so much!! I’m so glad you like the time traveller!! And yeah I’m a lucky man with having a GF that’s always there when I point my camera her way!!
Take care Paul, losing your dad as a man is a hard thing to experience. Keep celebrating the photography.
Thanks so much!!! I really appreciate your kindness
Great images, Paul.
My dad passed away unexpectedly in '92. I still remember everything about the morning I got the call. As others have said, I think you're definitely a living legacy. I totally relate to the therapy part as well. After 22 years, I left my job to start a new one. I wish I could say it was a good decision. This job is more stress than I've ever dealt with and it's the only job that's made me physically ill just thinking of the next workday. I live for the weekends just because I know I can take my camera out. It's the only time I never think about work and it's probably saved me more than I know.
Thanks so much!!! And thanks for sharing your situation! I hope a door opens for you that means no more stress!!
Very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your great photos. Cheers, be strong.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it
I’m old film guy from the 70’s but as most, I’ve put it aside for digital. I forgot how beautiful the tonal quality is on film compared to digital conversions. I may have to run a few rolls through my old Nikkormat. Thank you and my condolences.
Thanks so much!! I do love film a lot! It’s very exciting for me even though this is the second time round with film.
Well done!! I enjoyed watching and learning.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching
Sorry to hear of your loss Paul... thanks for sharing.... great pics & comments... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊
Thanks so much for your kind words
The thoughts and prayers of all my family are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your father's passing. I'll have to say that you come across to all of us as one of the nicest human beings who has ever graced UA-cam. That has to be in no small part to how you were raised. I know your father will always look down on you for the rest of your life guiding you and being proud of all that you are and all that you share with us. Much love
Thanks so so much for your kind words! I appreciate it so much! I love the community of subscribers I have. I just appreciate the things you’ve said more than I can say
@@paulreidphotography you and your channel mean the world to so many... Especially me. Feel our support and love. It'll be with you always
My thoughts are with you , I lost my son 27 years ago he was my inspiration but I still can’t hack it . I love monochrome but cannot get out. So very happy to see your images and listen to your views thank you.
I’m so sorry to hear this!! If I lost one of my children it would be much worse than a father. All I can do is send love your way and pray for you. Try to use your love for monochrome as much as you can.
@@paulreidphotography thank you for your reply .
Lovely work indeed Paul.
Thanks so much for your kind works
Condolences my friend. The loss of our parents is undeniably profound, whatever the adult relationship was or wasn’t. You honor him brilliantly. Love the Time Traveler and always enjoy the portraits of your lovely girlfriend. She has great grace and stillness in the photos.
Thanks so much!!! I really appreciate you watching the videos and your very kind words
@@paulreidphotography I really look forward to them. I’m intent on getting to a workshop at some point.
First of all condolences with the loss off your father!! Great you did discover my favorite way of developing for the last 40 years🙌🙌
For some reason I just never discovered it first time round! I love it! Thanks for your kind words
Hi Paul. I subscribed a few dais ago,so this is the first notification from your channel…
Sorry about your father and thanks for inspiring me. Your work is amazing and I am getting more and more closer to buy my first Leica thanks to your photos.
A big hug from Spain. Ivan
Thanks so much Ivan for this lovely comment!! So glad that you’re enjoying the channel too
Paul : this is very good , your a blessing , share and live smile laugh , and at times weep ... but remember : Smile for Da'd , he lives in your eyes ... in every photograph .
Also : I shared this video with my Elder brother , our Dad only had an ARGUS when we were little, raising children costs money so he only had his reliable ARGUS , that flew in B - 29 Bombers .. in KOREA with him. Yeah , Dad was a Master Tech 6 stripes , War Vet. A Vet and his ARGUS , kinda fits ... that.
Thanks so much for your kindness and sharing that with me! I appreciate it! X
I'm so sorry to learn of your loss. Your Photography is Beautiful!!!
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it
So sorry for your loss Paul, sending hugs...your photos are brilliant 😊...take care
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it
Life Goes On. Nice Images Paul
Thanks so much!! Indeed it has to!!
Sorry to hear about your dad mate. Mine died when I was 15. All the best to you and family and please keep going with your brilliant photography..
Thanks so much for your kind words. Sorry that you lost your dad so young.
Fantastic work !!!
Thanks a lot!
Beautiful work.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it
Thanks for sharing your pics, they're Great.
Thanks so much for watching my videos.
Thanks, Paul!
Thank you for watching!!
Terribly sorry to hear about your father, Paul. Wishing you strength and warmth.
I very much appreciate your reminder to take your time - I tend to rush so many good moments in life, only afterwards realizing that it's my own anxiety that the other person couldn't possibly be alright with me doing whatever it is I was doing ... it's fine to be mindful of others' time, but too much of that voice and it's really more about self-doubt and such, in my case anyway.
Your images are lovely as always. That first series of the woman with the beret and her companion with the fedora was incredible. I particularly enjoyed where the two of them are diagonally posed. Such rich light! Likewise for those straight-on portraits from your workshops. These are the sort of pictures that mystify me - it's the same earth with the same sun and so on, yet here you are able to capture these wonderfully portraits! I can't reliably get anything like that degree of depth and richness - mine are fine and all but they often have a bit of a flat quality. But you've inspired me to try to figure out how to trick light into working more in my favor.
Wish I were in Scotland and able to join one of your workshops. I spent a few months there many years ago and if I ever make it back perhaps I'll have the pleasure. Until that time, looking forward to your next video.
Thanks so much for watching the videos and thanks for your kind words. I really appreciate it a lot! It means so much
Paul, Sorry to hear about your father. I too agree photography is my form of mindfulness. It really brings me great peace. You take the time you need. Wonderful portraits as always mate.
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate your kind words!
@@paulreidphotography take care mate
Very sorry for your loss. You are making your father proud!
Would love to be able to go take part in one of your workshops someday.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it! I’d love you to be on one of the workshops!
My condolences. Enjoyed this presentation Paul and I certainly understand giving the circumstances photographing is therapy.
Thanks so much and thanks for watching the videos
sorry for your loss. Your photos are outstanding
Thanks so much! This means a lot
Sorry for your loss. My condolences.. It reminds me of when my father died almost 6 years ago. Definitely not an easy time..
And you're right. Photography can be a very useful therapy. It can do a lot for yourself in many ways.
Photography is a gift he gave me and it’s served me well over the years. Now it’s helping me so much to remember him in a great way.
@@paulreidphotography that's nice to hear. I hope you get through these difficult times well.
Very sorry for your loss. My father and older brother got me into photography. They are both gone now, but my photography lives on.
I m very sry for your loss. Great pictures!
Thanks so much!!
Thank you Paul
Thank you for watching the videos! It’s really appreciated
Sorry to hear you have lost your dad, glad you have this "therapy", beautiful photos, all the best from the Isle of skye
Thanks so much
My condolences Paul. Your father would have died a proud man, seeing what you achieved with your photography.
Thanks so much!!!!!! I appreciate it!
coming from a person who lives in the states, like the way you celebrate your father & the image of your girlfriend with the hood is slammin
Thanks so much for watching the video and your kind words
So sorry about your dad. My first camera was one my father bought for himself in the 1940s. It was a 1/2 frame 35mm Mercury II. That started it for me back in the mid 1960s. My favorite pics you shared were of your girl friend.
It’s like a legacy when your father passes something on like photography. Thanks so much. And thanks for watching my videos
Good man, may you be comforted. Your photography is fine indeed.
I appreciate that!
Sorry to hear of your loss Paul, God bless know your Father would be proud!
Thanks so much!! I’m sure he would be.
Fantastic images, thx
Thanks so much for watching
Wonderful portraits
Thanks so much!!
I hope you “celebrate” every day. God bless.
Thanks so much
I’m sorry for your loss. I’m glad you have found a way of dealing with your grief.
Thanks so much!!
Genuinely sorry to hear your sad news, Paul. A fabulous set of images as usual. All the best.
Thanks so much for the encouragement
Awesome, I am going to have to brush off the dust off my old film SLRs and take some film black and white! Thanks for sharing.
Amazing!!! Even the feeling of shooting film is therapeutic in itself
Great video, sorry to hear about your Father, my mum died on my Birthday in 2001 that's when I turned to photography again. This has helped me with my mental health issues, AKA The Troubled Photographer
Great art usually comes from heartbreak of some sort! Thanks for your kind words and thanks for watching the videos
Sorry for your loss... Nice image shared.
Thanks so much for watching the video!! I really appreciate it and your kind words
Love your video. God bless.👍👍🙏🙏
Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it
Some inspirational monochrome portraits here, unbelievable work. I’m very sorry to hear that you lost your father Paul, and taking some time off from the channel is totally understandable. Grief is the price that we must pay for love.
Thanks so much for your kind words and thanks so much for h for continuing to watch my videos
My condolences for the loss of your father. I've been there, and it's a portal we pass through that is like no other.
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it
Its as if you aspire to be a good or great Street Photographer,you have to own and carry a Leica.Deepest condolances to you and your family .
Wonderful remembrance to your father.
Thanks so much!! I appreciate it
Lovely mate! Just found you, sorry for your loss Paul. Subscribed (Pom living in WA)🇦🇺🙏👍
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it
Great to see you Paul, thanks for sharing. Loved your images, congratulations on your success with the film. I have just bought the 21mm Skopar and it’s been a revelation. Only problem is I now want a digital M for it lol 😊
Thanks so much for watching the videos! Voightlander make some great lenses
Condolences
You mentioned shooting with film and developing with Rodinal [not sure but if that is what you mentioned].
We used Rodinal developer and Ilford Pan F in '60s. Dilute 1 : 50 and rotate once every 30 seconds. [ all from memory ].
The results was fantastic, got amazzing large enlargements.
Keep up the loevly work.
Thanks so much! Yeah Rodinal is just fantastic even today
I subbed you Paul lovely work your dad would be proud I think all the best.......
Thanks so much for your kind words
11:02 is a banging capture! Condolences for you loss.
Thanks so much!!! I really appreciate that!
Only just found your channel. Amazing images. Sorry for the loss of your lovely dad brother. Also if you ever have any workshops near Leeds - would love to attend ❤
Thanks so much for your comment! Glad you found the channel too. I hope you have a good watch of the other videos
Very good photographs! I really enjoyed it! :)
Thanks so much
So sorry for your sad news keep your chin up bud remember the good times respect to you and your family keep up the good work Paul
Thanks so much for your kind words! I appreciate you watching the videos and lot too.
Stand rodinal is the best - esp with Tri-X!!!! I used to shoot rolls and rolls of it that way!
It’s just brilliant!!!! Thanks for watching the video
I’m so sorry for your loss, Paul. It must’ve been wonderful to be the son of your father. You celebrate his life every time you look through the viewfinder and press that shutter button. May he rest in peace.
Thanks so much!! Thanks for watching the videos too!
I'm sorry for your loss, Paul. My condolences.
Thanks so much! I appreciate it!!
Sorry to hear that Paul, sincere condolences. Nice to see that photography also helps in difficult moments. Take care.
Thanks so much for your kind words!! I appreciate it!
Sorry for your loss.My sincere condoliances.
Thanks so much
Gorgeous rich blacks in those pics! I wonder how different photos might turn out if you used the same film and process but took the photos in a bright sunny place (like the desert southwest of the US). I always got great photos when I lived in Boston, MA, but haven’t done enough black and white in New Mexico to see if I can tackle the sharp contrast of the sun and shadows. Color film comes out nicely, but black and white will always be my favorite. And I have recently amassed a big collection of vintage cameras that I need to test out, so need to get back outside and get to it!
Film in itself has therapeutic qualities I think. Thanks so much!! I hope you have success with your film photography
My sincere condolences Paul for your loss, he is in a better place now ✝️🙏🏼
He is indeed. Thanks so much for your kind words
Big hug!!!
Thanks so much