Why I Love Street Photography In Paris - With Alan Schaller

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  • Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
  • Join me photographing some good ol' black and white around the beautiful setting of Paris, a place I have been going to all my life, being half french! It's the original home of street photography, and has so much to offer. I am joined this episode by special guests Matt Stuart, Alixe Lay and Éléonore Simon.
    Alan's Instagram - ‪@alan_schaller‬
    Matt's Instagram - @mattu1
    Alixe's Instagram - ‪@alixelay9687‬
    Éléonore's Instagram - ‪@eleonoresimon‬
    Directed by Biz Thompson - bizthedirector... - @biz_thedirector on Insta.

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  • @jasonallison76
    @jasonallison76 9 місяців тому +127

    Alan's appeal--besides his astounding work--is his ability to make photography fun. The sense of playfulness in these videos is a welcome departure from that self-serious vibe we sometimes fall into. Thank you for this channel.

    • @photographyalert
      @photographyalert 9 місяців тому +1

      So true....😊👍

    • @Anon54387
      @Anon54387 9 місяців тому

      Photograph is supposed to be fun. It's not brain surgery or building a walkway at the Hyatt Regency in Kansas City. A mistake has minimal consequence in photography.

    • @blessedlifeofalex7863
      @blessedlifeofalex7863 8 місяців тому +1

      💯! He is amazing

  • @sacriste
    @sacriste 9 місяців тому +11

    7:51 so perfect and funny. This is my favorite new photography channel of 2023, it has it all: humor, great guests, amazing advice, beautiful images. Thanks, Alan.

  • @TristanFaransa
    @TristanFaransa 9 місяців тому +37

    In France the photographer owns the copyright of his photo.
    There is the artistic freedom in public places, which means you can photograph whoever you want.
    Freedom of artistic expression takes precedence over the simple desire of a person who does not wish to see their image broadcast.
    After publication, the person photographed can have the distribution of a photo condemned:
    - when the image of the person is contrary to their dignity
    - when the person demonstrates that the broadcast causes “particularly serious consequences”

  • @robertkerner4833
    @robertkerner4833 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for introducing Matt Stuart. I hadn't heard of him and went down a rabbit hole learning about his work and buying his book on street photography.

  • @radshoesbro
    @radshoesbro 3 місяці тому

    This is the only channel that has actually captured what photography is like inside of circle of (photo) friends. Sometimes we grab a coffee, sometimes a drink (or 10), most of the time we're laughing and sometimes when we're lucky enough we get some great photos.

  • @hoagyguitarmichael
    @hoagyguitarmichael 9 місяців тому +21

    Hilarious + informative video = great combo. Champagne + absinthe = (you apparently learned) bad idea gone wrong. Moved to France last year. The people may be aware of the camera and proprietary about their image, but there was a major photography exhibit in almost every city we have visited and I have even found that people and even cars will sometimes stop so as not to interrupt my shot. Magnifique!

    • @alan_schaller
      @alan_schaller  9 місяців тому +2

      Much appreciated! You are absolutely right regarding the drinks. I have found Paris a very agreeable place to photograph, as you said, as long as politeness is extended it is returned in my experience.

  • @gammacrashjb7329
    @gammacrashjb7329 7 місяців тому +1

    Alen just want to say thank you. It is not just the fantastic photography it is you that put a smile on my face.

  • @BonciuToma
    @BonciuToma 9 місяців тому +8

    Leica ... Sun :)))) ... great photos and fun to watch, like always

  • @developingtank
    @developingtank 9 місяців тому +3

    You make the only fun and lighthearted street photography videos. Lots of laughs every time I watch one. Never change 🙏

  • @Van-Wolff
    @Van-Wolff 3 місяці тому +1

    The absolute greatest theme tune of any channel.

  • @chrisbogart687
    @chrisbogart687 2 місяці тому

    Love your sense of humor while getting a great lesson in photography. Keep up the good work. I love your videos.

  • @garethdwatkins
    @garethdwatkins 9 місяців тому +17

    Hi Alan, No non non, the copyright belongs to the photographer in France...it's called "les Droits d'auteur.." so what you claim at 5:48 is totally incorrect...
    Also you do have a freedom of artistic expression and/or freedom to inform (ie journalism) to take pictures in the street of people and as such as long as you don't photographe someone in a private place but in a public place and on the condition that it is not an infringement of their human dignity and that the picture can't cause prejudice to them.
    I'm both French & British but have lived and worked as a photographer in France most of my adult life...

    • @ouna2893
      @ouna2893 9 місяців тому

      This is such a relief! An a fantastic way to explain it. This always makes me so nervous..I think it's similar in Switzerland. Anyone happens to know more?😅

    • @garethdwatkins
      @garethdwatkins 9 місяців тому

      If you speak French there are several videos by lawyers who explain it.. look for droits à l’image and droits d’auteur @@ouna2893

    • @AlexSegre
      @AlexSegre 9 місяців тому

      Very enlightening comment. Would you know if people seated at a cafe's outdoor tables be considered private? If outside the cafe is ok, what about inside? Are these private or public places when it comes to photography?

    • @garethdwatkins
      @garethdwatkins 9 місяців тому +2

      Public is considered anywhere where the public can access unimpeded. So café terrace or interior is fair game.. unless it’s a private event, and then if you are invited l guess you just need to ask..@@AlexSegre

    • @AlexSegre
      @AlexSegre 9 місяців тому

      @@garethdwatkins Thank you for clarifying this point. It's good to know how they differentiate and seems to make sense.

  • @Legendphotographers
    @Legendphotographers 9 місяців тому +1

    Alan keen eye for composition and storytelling through images is truly inspiring. Every frame tells a story, making the streets of Paris come alive through his lens. 🖤❤️

  • @Rafa4
    @Rafa4 9 місяців тому +5

    Fantastic photography, along with a fantastic sense of humor.

  • @VickyAllum
    @VickyAllum 9 місяців тому +7

    Best street photography video i have seen all year, juste merveilleux 😊

  • @MarcoBlanke
    @MarcoBlanke 4 місяці тому +1

    Leica Sun is my new spirit animal

  • @bennis123
    @bennis123 2 місяці тому

    Nothing makes me want to go out and take photos like your videos!

  • @paulhills1967
    @paulhills1967 9 місяців тому +1

    Hi Alan, this is my favourite UA-cam video of 2023. Thank you. Merry Christmas!

  • @giomoro
    @giomoro 9 місяців тому +5

    Amazing content as always. It's so inspiring. What I think it's great of your videos is that they are not a tutorial. They just show your process (in a very funny way) and I get inspiration to go out and take my photos and develop my own process. Thanks and cheers from Italy.

  • @kurtkuznicki6207
    @kurtkuznicki6207 9 місяців тому +4

    Super fun, informative, and inspiring video. Perhaps one of the best in the series. Thanks for your hard work putting this together.

  • @anthonykartsonas5087
    @anthonykartsonas5087 9 місяців тому +1

    Alan, for a guy who takes incredible artistic photos, I love how much fun you have. A reminder that you can take something serious while having fun. Especially love the lit croissant. Kudos to you and thank you.

  • @Sixtrea
    @Sixtrea 9 місяців тому +5

    As a French, I almost had a stroke when I saw you bite the baguette in the middle. I am not sure I will ever recover from this vision of hell. I never suspected such violence to exist.

    • @jasongold6751
      @jasongold6751 9 місяців тому

      If that upset your French heritage, no wonder France lags behind..

  • @chrisburnard5157
    @chrisburnard5157 6 місяців тому

    Thank you Alan, great content.

  • @beatleswerecrap
    @beatleswerecrap 9 місяців тому +1

    Every one of these videos is just so good and I love the sillyness with amazing pictures mixed in

  • @vinyalonde
    @vinyalonde 8 місяців тому

    If anyone ever embodied the essence of the concept that the journey is as important as the destination, then surely it is Alan Schaller. Taking the photograph is as important and interesting as the actual photo. Very interesting and helpful content, humourously presented, and great fun.

  • @mystoller
    @mystoller 9 місяців тому +3

    Leica Sun! Fantastic video. Funny, I was thinking as I watched that your videos are the perfect balance of photography gold and Top Gear humor, and then you showed your video inspiration !!

  • @markivkovic7235
    @markivkovic7235 9 місяців тому +1

    I was always on le fence with Alans work. Then just yesterday I was told the story of a whole load of books melting on a Dubai runway, followed by watching these timeless tips on blending in with les gens ordinaires de Paris. I'm now hooked and look forward to learning how to blend in in other places like Wigan & Mablethorpe. il est bon vivant!!!!

  • @ThierryQuerette
    @ThierryQuerette 9 місяців тому +6

    So you're considering moving to Paris and staying with us? That's great! Your videos are so entertaining and inspiring, with amazing photos. And your British humor is just the cherry on top!

    • @Anon54387
      @Anon54387 9 місяців тому

      Is he English? His accent doesn't seem to be an English one. His last name seems like a German one.

    • @justamanwithanopinion
      @justamanwithanopinion 6 місяців тому

      His accent is very British, ​@@Anon54387 🤐

  • @TomPark1986
    @TomPark1986 9 місяців тому

    I love this series Alan. The tonal range in your work is spectacular.

  • @christiandumontphotography3996
    @christiandumontphotography3996 9 місяців тому +2

    J'ai ri et beaucoup appris. Merci Monsieur Schaller.

  • @alandargie9358
    @alandargie9358 9 місяців тому

    I really enjoyed that, thanks!!

  • @markcutting9313
    @markcutting9313 9 місяців тому +1

    An amazing photographer and also entertaining!!! But don’t let the relaxed manner fool you, he is one of the most talented photographers of our time….

  • @DavidTurner-z9y
    @DavidTurner-z9y 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for making the most refreshing and enjoyable photography videos on UA-cam

  • @NotAnotherChannel_Channel
    @NotAnotherChannel_Channel 9 місяців тому

    You are one of the world wonders, Alan. Such an enjoyable watch.
    Merry Christmas!

  • @Mathieu_CHRC
    @Mathieu_CHRC 9 місяців тому

    Allan ! My good man, we want, we NEED ! more MOAAAARRRR of your videos !!!

  • @travelandroll
    @travelandroll 6 місяців тому

    Hop la! Another very pleasing moment watching this video

  • @lesbeauxmonts5747
    @lesbeauxmonts5747 9 місяців тому +1

    I'm always looking at it. Thank you for teaching me the technique and composition of taking good pictures.

    • @alan_schaller
      @alan_schaller  9 місяців тому +1

      I am glad you are enjoying the channel :)

  • @MrDastardly
    @MrDastardly 9 місяців тому +1

    A really great post. Great sense of humour too!! 👏👏👏

  • @whipsnadepoacher
    @whipsnadepoacher 7 місяців тому

    J'aime votre PG Tips Monsieur! Loved it.

  • @eccotecc7499
    @eccotecc7499 9 місяців тому

    Alan, I liked how you mentioned the decisive moment, which defines your creative style.

  • @michaeldu9560
    @michaeldu9560 9 місяців тому

    one of my favorite episode so far! Love it. Making me wanna visit Paris again

  • @ricardocriniti3601
    @ricardocriniti3601 3 місяці тому

    Leica Sun! Greetins from Brazil. That was quite nice, Alan.

  • @Yves-xe5jw
    @Yves-xe5jw 8 місяців тому

    Vidéo très sympa and always good/smart advices. Bravo Alan!

  • @eortizfoto
    @eortizfoto 9 місяців тому

    Frame and wait for someone to fill the frame... is it all what photography is about?
    What a simplistic way to approach the streets

  • @MoritzArndt-ok1ti
    @MoritzArndt-ok1ti 9 місяців тому

    That was fun. MORE!

  • @Devin.S4
    @Devin.S4 6 місяців тому

    Great video, excellent editing!

  • @cyclist68
    @cyclist68 9 місяців тому +1

    Am I the only one that spotted the cheeky placement of Mona Lisa's baguette in the opening scene 😂
    Mind you I was watching on a 65" tv.

  • @shyamalganguly3598
    @shyamalganguly3598 9 місяців тому

    Merry Christmas to you Allan and everyone else attached to you❤❤

  • @fallonemovies
    @fallonemovies 6 місяців тому

    Leica sun 🙌. So fun and Inspiring!!

  • @foveonyc
    @foveonyc 9 місяців тому

    Nice street photography story! Thank you Alan!

  • @mwales2112
    @mwales2112 9 місяців тому

    Thanks Alan for another great edition to the channel.. Loved it..

  • @ahmeddaghriri4180
    @ahmeddaghriri4180 8 місяців тому

    You had a lot of success with this video, especially your choice of music that matches the dreamy and beautiful Parisian atmosphere.

  • @andrewdturton4535
    @andrewdturton4535 9 місяців тому +1

    What a fantastic video, loved every second 👍

  • @comelachapelle8337
    @comelachapelle8337 9 місяців тому

    So good, so hilarious, so light and serious. You are at your best. No tutorial. Man it was good.

  • @awpqq
    @awpqq 9 місяців тому +1

    Magnifique vidéo Alan - plus s'il vous plaît !

  • @oscarvaquedano8755
    @oscarvaquedano8755 6 місяців тому

    I love your videos it IS not olnly about photography but you are so spontanius and funny at the same time you go straight to the point and we learn a lot from your videos, please continue inspiring and making us laugh with your great videos !

  • @Amia67360
    @Amia67360 6 місяців тому

    Oh please, yes! Come to France, you're so ''rigolo''!

  • @simonhank.fotografie
    @simonhank.fotografie 9 місяців тому +2

    A Brit in Paris
    Hola Alan your video is top, finally a different format with humor, I've been following you on social media for a long time and find your street photography super thanks.
    Ps: I think your book Metropolis is great, it has an honorable place in my showcase.

  • @vermontmike9800
    @vermontmike9800 9 місяців тому +1

    I come for the photography, stay for the comedy 😁

  • @FilipLjungberg
    @FilipLjungberg 9 місяців тому

    Your UA-cam photography channel has become my favorite. 😍

  • @JamesParkerPhotography
    @JamesParkerPhotography 9 місяців тому +1

    I'm a landscape photographer and have never done street photography. But your video got a new subscriber today - loved it.

  • @craigianmenzies
    @craigianmenzies 9 місяців тому

    Another great video, love that the favourite photo is of steps and a wall. Amazed the shots the M10 can get in such low light as well.

  • @nottodayisay
    @nottodayisay 9 місяців тому

    Lovin' every bit of this one! Leica sun 4evaaaaaaa!!! 🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @NSEW_Mag
    @NSEW_Mag 9 місяців тому

    mon Dieu, this was awesome! loved every second of it!!!!!

  • @richardbirger2245
    @richardbirger2245 9 місяців тому

    just discovered Alan and really like these UA-cams, along with the entertaining I get some useful tips on street photgraphy ... keep it up

  • @WayneBrownPhotography
    @WayneBrownPhotography 9 місяців тому

    Fantastic video yet again, looking forward to the next one already.
    Leica….. Sun……. 📷 ☀️

  • @jkroemer2685
    @jkroemer2685 9 місяців тому

    Leica ☀️. So glad you’re on UA-cam now

  • @peterwoodham769
    @peterwoodham769 6 місяців тому

    At least your having fun. Which is what it should be.😊

  • @riswanc
    @riswanc 9 місяців тому

    This video worth more than just like and subscribe! Im saving it! Thanks alan and co, so much learning and tips

  • @renatorampolla5649
    @renatorampolla5649 9 місяців тому

    This was a terrific video. I just got back from Paris and Italy and had a great time taking pics.

  • @rogerpancake6803
    @rogerpancake6803 9 місяців тому

    Really great vid ..nice one

  • @300spartacus
    @300spartacus 9 місяців тому +2

    Trop bien !!! Je ne savais pas que vous aviez une chaîne UA-cam 😍🤩 Belle surprise du mardi soir 👏🏼 Je regarde avec attention, superbe travail 🤍🩶🖤

    • @thebendu33
      @thebendu33 9 місяців тому +1

      J'adore ses photos, mais je crois que j'apprécie tout autant son sens de l'humour.

  • @ronnash3827
    @ronnash3827 9 місяців тому

    I freaking love this guy.

  • @ferv5470
    @ferv5470 9 місяців тому

    Great again! Watching great work with a big smile🙌

  • @donjagoe
    @donjagoe 9 місяців тому

    Oh my gosh that was fun. My favorite city in the world (tied with HK…) thank you!

  • @QuintinQuinn
    @QuintinQuinn 8 місяців тому

    I hit the like button, laughing in the first 15 seconds. And then spent the rest of the video regretting that there weren't MORE like buttons available.

  • @philbraithwaite1316
    @philbraithwaite1316 6 місяців тому

    Recently subscribed. Mr Schaller is inspirational, engaging, entertaining and fun....I also want a Leica!

  • @YouNeedMyVoice
    @YouNeedMyVoice 9 місяців тому +1

    Leica Sun, mounsieur Schalleire and mademoiselle L'alixe 👌

  • @fredmuller429
    @fredmuller429 9 місяців тому

    A mourir de rire ! Absolutely brillant. Thank you.

  • @IanHanson1986
    @IanHanson1986 9 місяців тому

    Leica...SUN! I'm debating how, and if to start a UA-cam channel and coming across yours is so inspiring. I love the hilarity it's so nice to breathe that breath of fresh air. Not to mention I love your photos and editing style. Copy cat coming at you soon. ;)

  • @Elianaanu
    @Elianaanu 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for your videos Alan ! I’m trying to learn from you. ❤️👏 I’m from
    Uruguay and I live in France now

  • @sarahbatsford4791
    @sarahbatsford4791 6 місяців тому

    Wonderful Paris, love it.
    Great content with alittle help from your friends! Steller video

  • @seansimpson7245
    @seansimpson7245 4 місяці тому

    The best photographer have a artistic background painting etc , they understand texture- light & dark - plus subject matter. Having a good eye 👁 help.

  • @jeremyrowlands1496
    @jeremyrowlands1496 9 місяців тому

    Superb, merci. 📷

  • @MikeLangfordGoogle
    @MikeLangfordGoogle 9 місяців тому

    Another gem Alan 😊

  • @_buttertigers
    @_buttertigers 9 місяців тому

    Absolutely unhinged. Biting a baguette right in the middle.

  • @botant500
    @botant500 9 місяців тому +2

    You've become my favorite UA-cam photography channel. So much good info presented in an entertaining fashion. I'm curious, do you take precautions to protect your camera/lens when shooting in the rain?

  • @pjmimages
    @pjmimages 9 місяців тому

    Superb video. Entertaining and inspiring!. Thanks.

  • @EwenBell
    @EwenBell 8 місяців тому

    Totes love the ciggie in the intro! FMD Paris is just so full of smokers it's a nightmare. Love your pics. Love your humor :) Have a great day.

  • @carrieannkouri2151
    @carrieannkouri2151 6 місяців тому

    Leica sun. Fun video!

  • @ye_liyan
    @ye_liyan 9 місяців тому

    Ah You hear René Thiskartis you know this will be an awesome epidsode!

  • @malcolmwhiting3078
    @malcolmwhiting3078 8 місяців тому

    Alan, I have today collected Metropolis from Waterstones. I am just about to throw my camera in the trash. Bloody marvellous. We briefly met a few years ago at the Leica gallery in the City. Well done.

  • @cizcalodiablopanzon
    @cizcalodiablopanzon 9 місяців тому

    Leicaaa..sun 🎵

  • @ericrjennings
    @ericrjennings 9 місяців тому

    Love Top Gear … solid choice

  • @AdrianRankin
    @AdrianRankin 9 місяців тому

    Leica Sun! Really enjoying your videos Alan and thanks for introducing us to other talented photographers. Merry Christmas!

  • @krisceuppens5273
    @krisceuppens5273 9 місяців тому

    Great video!
    Like a sun!!

  • @samehghally9628
    @samehghally9628 9 місяців тому

    amazing video Alan, thanks a lot

  • @FelixJohnAttard
    @FelixJohnAttard 9 місяців тому

    1:30 Croissant on fire! Great video Alan, thanks for making these :)

  • @danielcoburn7696
    @danielcoburn7696 9 місяців тому

    Love it. I’m usually self conscious when in Paris about fitting in. Alan you’ve showed me that I can not give a shit. 😂

  • @Peter-ij7rn
    @Peter-ij7rn 9 місяців тому

    Thanks Alan! In the old times I smoked a cigarette to relax in between two chores. Now I watch your broadcasts. So much healthier, more humour, and entertainingly. Only downside is that I don't finish my chores in time anymore.....😂 Au revoir Mr Leica