Billy Dinh on Photographing Daily life, Travel, and Why he Photographs -- Walkie Talkie Ep. 34

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  • @Billydeee
    @Billydeee Рік тому +201

    Thanks so much for having me on Paulie. It's such an honor! 🎉

    • @francescovimercati1033
      @francescovimercati1033 Рік тому +5

      Please make videos (pov street photography for example) you’re incredible!!

    • @saurabhv23
      @saurabhv23 Рік тому +1

      Billy ... you have a. wonderful keen observing eye. It's a pleasure to see things from your POV, things you notice but most of the world walks by. Also great to hear your way of thinking / approaching things.

    • @kabenny_
      @kabenny_ Рік тому +1

      Well done, Billy! ❤

    • @hieppt
      @hieppt Рік тому +1

      Really nice job, Billy!

    • @Shotbykreature
      @Shotbykreature Рік тому

      🐐

  • @foteeto
    @foteeto Рік тому +306

    His photos are insanely good

    • @dkkeyz8815
      @dkkeyz8815 Рік тому +17

      I know right after 2-3 photo drops here I instantly went to his instagram

    • @hay_bail1
      @hay_bail1 9 місяців тому +3

      One of the best on this channel I’ve seen, and like everyone is amazing.

    • @leonxger
      @leonxger 5 місяців тому

      its mindblowing

    • @leonxger
      @leonxger 5 місяців тому

      and thats an understatement

    • @abovemadness
      @abovemadness 2 місяці тому +2

      Yeah man his photos are so damn good, he’s very skilled with his cameras and his eye is insane! Love his editing style it really ties his frames together

  • @WillywonkaHC
    @WillywonkaHC Рік тому +194

    This guy has the best pictures I’ve seen on a Walkie Talkie. Amazing compositions.

  • @gkm077
    @gkm077 Рік тому +180

    He’s only been doing it for 5 years? That’s insane, he’s one of the best. Great ep.

    • @DDHDTV
      @DDHDTV Рік тому +9

      not even full time as well!

    • @mattiascastillo9458
      @mattiascastillo9458 Рік тому +12

      Most of the really good photographers have a solid background in some form of visual arts. Photography is ultimately an extension of the visual artistry that has come before it. Billy Dinh’s quick proficiency is yet another example of this.

    • @marknachmias423
      @marknachmias423 Рік тому +1

      I couldn’t agree more.

    • @dkijc
      @dkijc Рік тому +4

      He may not have been a long time photographer but he's been an artist for a long time :) You should check out his illustrations. If you can still find them.

    • @marknachmias423
      @marknachmias423 Рік тому +1

      Will do

  • @DDHDTV
    @DDHDTV Рік тому +55

    Billy is THE photgrapher I look up to. Absolutely love his photos, super excited for this episode!
    edit: shocked to hear he doesn’t do this full time yet!

  • @marcpilon4585
    @marcpilon4585 Рік тому +50

    He is really good. His composition is really good and his pictures have a story. So many NY photographers just take pictures of people walking on the sidewalk and they think it s great street photography. Billy's pics are different. They are relevant and not too crowded.

  • @scottrgarland
    @scottrgarland Рік тому +21

    Easily one of my favorite photographers right now. Billy's ability to capture a moment and a subject that tells a story is incredible. And to hear he's only been shooting for 5 YEARS?? INSANITY..... great episode.

  • @hollyMkeller
    @hollyMkeller Рік тому +51

    Besides his amazing work and talent, I love how he really engages with his supporters on social media! So great to see him on your channel!

  • @JamesPopsysPhoto
    @JamesPopsysPhoto Рік тому +35

    This was great again Paulie! Billy’s photos are so brilliantly layered, huge fan of his work!

  • @mylittlecamera
    @mylittlecamera Рік тому +21

    His work is crazy good, the photos are like in the Magnum class standards.

  • @DutchDillion
    @DutchDillion 3 місяці тому +5

    The best right now in my opinion.

  • @mindfieldsmonkey1
    @mindfieldsmonkey1 Рік тому +4

    Billy Dinh is truly an exceptional talent and an asset to street photography. It's unbelievable what kind of eye he has and how he suddenly takes advantage of the situation. One of the best photographers of our time.

  • @mike_b777
    @mike_b777 2 місяці тому +2

    Absolutely incredible photographer.

  • @TheShotlfter
    @TheShotlfter Рік тому +17

    I been following Billydee for a few years, and his photos are amazing! He’s on his own lane. And to see how sweet and humble he is, makes me a bigger fan of his.

  • @adamsisler9687
    @adamsisler9687 Рік тому +8

    Really cool. The one thing this guy has a leg up on is foreground to background stacking and controlling visual chaos. Photos are so dense and rich. Almost a little overwhelming sometimes, but his subject matter seems to bring it back to curiousity. Hope this guy achieves whatever he desires. Photo book material for sure. I think he is smart to keep his 9-5, because his work is so stylized, I don't think he'd want to take commissioned work on much. Bravo!

    • @adamsisler9687
      @adamsisler9687 Рік тому +1

      I can see the illustration background boiling over! That's a big influence

  • @WildStagStudio
    @WildStagStudio Рік тому +7

    If Billy isn’t full time then there’s no hope for the rest of us! He is the best out there as far as we are concerned. 😍😍😍

  • @prof_jesus
    @prof_jesus 3 місяці тому +2

    One of my favourite photographers alive

  • @AtilioEscobar
    @AtilioEscobar Рік тому +13

    I've watched a bunch of these Walkie Talkie's and by far, Billy Dee has the most jaw dropping photos.

    • @rebours
      @rebours Рік тому +1

      And the matching personnality and consideration for his subjects...

  • @photomorti
    @photomorti Рік тому +8

    Holy shit dudes only been photographing for 5 years and these are one of the best street photos ive ever seen! Also love how confident he is in the way he carries himself and takes photos. I wanna be like that one day

  • @mnaz5628
    @mnaz5628 Рік тому +1

    What a genuine and honest person. I dont like cocky photographers and this guy is the real deal. His photography is very unique and he comes across as a good person.

  • @jakob_lr
    @jakob_lr Рік тому +8

    By far one of my all time favorite photogs

  • @texfletch6209
    @texfletch6209 3 місяці тому +2

    Inspirational from start to finish, thanks for doing this!

  • @Before_my_eyes_forget
    @Before_my_eyes_forget 2 місяці тому

    He’s my fave of the series right now … super talented with a film cinematic skill

  • @ArmTheCreative
    @ArmTheCreative Рік тому

    Oh this guy is LEGIT! Love the photos and the vibes! Not your usual street photographer.

  • @damiandwornik1071
    @damiandwornik1071 Рік тому +2

    His photos are phenomenal. What a shoots!

  • @_g_r_u_m_p
    @_g_r_u_m_p Рік тому +7

    These are my favorite photos I’ve seen on Walkie Talkie! Thx for introducing me to them.

    • @BWOOHAHAHAAA
      @BWOOHAHAHAAA Рік тому +1

      Same here.
      Can't believe he still has a 9 to 5.

  • @nollieheel214aim
    @nollieheel214aim Рік тому +4

    I met Billy Dee randomly one day walking around Chinatown and we got to walking around and talking photography. He such an awesome human and really enjoys what he does! Glad he’s getting a walkie talkie! Billy needs a exhibition asap!

  • @belaacs5238
    @belaacs5238 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Paulie for introducing us to Billy Dinh, "legend" of the future. Only 5 years and he already mastered multilayered compositions, painting with light and he is already level with his 5 favourite "legend" photographers.

  • @jamesamoh7340
    @jamesamoh7340 Рік тому +4

    Billy is a legend in the making.

  • @donjagoe
    @donjagoe 6 місяців тому +1

    Wow, brilliant work. When he revealed his illustrator/graphic arts background the penny dropped. Just superb.

  • @ConstantinA1
    @ConstantinA1 Рік тому +34

    For the people who ask what lens he uses, it is a Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA

    • @pk_fauxtaux
      @pk_fauxtaux Рік тому

      Thanks

    • @fokas.automotive4768
      @fokas.automotive4768 Рік тому +1

      Amazing lens with a character!

    • @Daniel_Zalman
      @Daniel_Zalman 6 місяців тому

      Not the 55mm?

    • @ConstantinA1
      @ConstantinA1 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Daniel_Zalman NO, If you compare the size of the Sony Zeiss Sonnar 35mm f2.8 and a 55mm 1.8, you will see the difference. The 35mm is the small lens that he uses in the video.

    • @Daniel_Zalman
      @Daniel_Zalman 6 місяців тому

      @@ConstantinA1 Thanks. Any experience with this lens? I'm thinking of getting a 35mm for my Sony for street stuff. Maybe the 35mm 1.8?

  • @OutlawPhotography
    @OutlawPhotography Рік тому +1

    Canadian Photographer here; I totally felt that moment of 'communities who don't support each other' It seems like there's a certain level of gatekeeping, because everyone is afraid of someone else's growth, and they're afraid of that. I just wanna hang out, and shoot with other people, and learn about them, and we're slowly getting some traction there.
    Love this Walkie Talkie, and Paulie B, thank you for sharing all of these great artists we might not see without this platform.

  • @analoguestills
    @analoguestills Рік тому +5

    Man! His work is absolutely brilliant! So humble too. Sure he doesn't shoot film, but the moment he captures are gorgeous. Such an inspiration.

  • @muzicgr8
    @muzicgr8 Рік тому

    He has a 9 to 5 but the fire burns in him to fulfill his passion of recording history, Love it.

  • @DeanDodds
    @DeanDodds Рік тому +10

    One of my favourite photographers, love his work, nice to see him on your channel!

  • @paulstevenson200
    @paulstevenson200 Рік тому +1

    Billy D. - Great work.

  • @RolandKaufmann
    @RolandKaufmann Рік тому +9

    Yesss!! This is the episode I never knew I needed. Been following Billy for quite some time over on Instagram. His photos never fail to stop me mid scroll 🤓.

  • @verrtic
    @verrtic 11 місяців тому

    I love how he got balls to just shoot photos of random people without caring about what they think. My favorite photographer since ever.

  • @dirkcallaway
    @dirkcallaway 11 місяців тому

    Wow. Absolutely stunning images. A legend in the making.

  • @jeffreybarruga257
    @jeffreybarruga257 Місяць тому

    2:38 is such a good photo. He needs to put together a book, I'll be the first one in line to buy it

  • @Talon.jtw.
    @Talon.jtw. Рік тому +2

    Finally someone who uses digital and a SONY let's go!!! Thank you for making this Paulie. Love the series.

  • @milkyISO
    @milkyISO 2 місяці тому

    my fav walkie talkie right here... and yes, I watched all of these.

  • @palebluewave
    @palebluewave Рік тому +2

    As a A7RV + 24-70mm GM II shooter - I thank you from the bottom of my little heart for this. Amazing work by Billy. Holy smokes... unbelievable shots.

  • @ferdamusonthebeatz7891
    @ferdamusonthebeatz7891 Рік тому +4

    This walkie talkie is so inspirational !! Great points ! Such a great photographer!

  • @jlperez67
    @jlperez67 Рік тому +9

    I was impressed by his photography!!! He is really much better than a lot of photographers, seen in this channel, that use Leicas just thinking that the M camera will magically produce better pictures. Yes, the tool is important, but at the end, it is the person behind the lens that still makes the difference. Another great Walkie Talkie. Thanks for sharing!

    • @williamlasl
      @williamlasl Рік тому

      I’ve watched a lot of the walkie talkies and don’t recall anyone saying Leicas will produce better pictures…

    • @jlperez67
      @jlperez67 Рік тому +1

      That is not what I said. Read again.

    • @williamlasl
      @williamlasl Рік тому

      @@jlperez67Oh I’m sorry now I realize you were reading their minds. 🙄

    • @jlperez67
      @jlperez67 Рік тому

      Kiss a Leica and be happy! 😆🤣😂

  • @beepboop7543
    @beepboop7543 Рік тому

    he's one of the best photographers in this series so far

  • @malcolmtaylor518
    @malcolmtaylor518 2 місяці тому

    Great photos merging photograghy and abstract fine art.

  • @Betrue875
    @Betrue875 Рік тому +1

    Two things I learned watching today's video: 1) attitude has a lot to do with taking good photos because attitude is part of your creative side. 2) Learn how to read the moment. Anticipate the shot. It won't always be what you want, but doing something is better than not doing anything and wishing you did!

  • @deegees73
    @deegees73 2 місяці тому

    Stunning work.

  • @Caballeroshot
    @Caballeroshot Рік тому +5

    Immediate follow! I dig his attitude towards gear, towards engaging people and why he does this respectfully too.

  • @ArmTheCreative
    @ArmTheCreative Рік тому

    14:50 is right on point! I love my dream job. And by having that job that I love, it also forces me to find a balance to find time for my own personal photography. And I can edit my photos whenever I feel like it, not within a deadline.

  • @mapakern3979
    @mapakern3979 Рік тому

    I already knew him from Instagram, really didn't imagine he would be so down to Earth and such a nice guy. That's really amazing to see such a talented person being nice too.

  • @sebastianfernandez6146
    @sebastianfernandez6146 9 місяців тому

    Gorgeous compositions. Love the stylistic choices made.

  • @bilouyassine
    @bilouyassine Рік тому +2

    Billy is one of the best photographers who inspires me a lot

  • @CountLaszlo
    @CountLaszlo Рік тому +3

    Some of the best photography I’ve seen in decades. You’re crazy talented 🎉

  • @FluffyTowels12
    @FluffyTowels12 Рік тому +10

    Dudes got an outrageous eye

  • @hay_bail1
    @hay_bail1 9 місяців тому +5

    Wonder how he edits his photos. Can tell he definitely has a vision for his pictures and works hard to get that across.

  • @mertbeser9837
    @mertbeser9837 Рік тому +1

    It is good to see that Billy considered visiting lots of places including Turkey and not just Istanbul in Turkey, he also went to one of the authentic, less-known city Mardin. I see often American photographers mostly picturing NYC or India, sometimes Africa or Cuba but there are lots of gems such as places like Turkey in terms of street photography. Very impressive episode btw.. Thanks to Paulie to share those people with us.

  • @anoncommentz
    @anoncommentz Рік тому +2

    Great one, he's a favorite of mine, and he seems like such a good dude. Happy to see.

  • @ayooluwakolawole
    @ayooluwakolawole Рік тому +1

    This channel and series are the most useful resource I've found throughout my journey.

  • @JCAS...
    @JCAS... Рік тому +1

    One of my absolute favourites!! This dude is insane

  • @diedannuss2132
    @diedannuss2132 10 місяців тому

    For me Billy is the best Street Photographer I currently know. :)

  • @Jamdigi
    @Jamdigi Рік тому +2

    I think that was the best WT I've seen so far. Loved how he speaks about photography and what he does. Great to see him engaging with the people he meets. Genuine. Billies images are great with depth and personality. I'm off to Insta as soon as I finish writing this to check his profile. Bravo Paulie...

  • @triumph_cv
    @triumph_cv 11 місяців тому

    Billy Dee is one of the best. Really enjoyed this one

  • @1550592535
    @1550592535 Рік тому +1

    his photos are amazing... wow!

  • @alexanderdavidson4867
    @alexanderdavidson4867 11 місяців тому

    One of my favourites along with Christopher Anderson and Alec Soth ❤

  • @KarimAmerStudio
    @KarimAmerStudio Рік тому +1

    I've been following him on instagram for so long now, and truly its nice to know that he has a beautiful personality that suits his work. I love an artist who do less spraying and more composition! Total respect for him putting in the work with his full time. Beautiful episode Paulie

  • @Tridente01a
    @Tridente01a 3 місяці тому

    Oh thank you... i do like your walkie talkies... especially this one with Billy 😊

  • @Shannon-q2n
    @Shannon-q2n Рік тому +1

    Stunning photos! The best that I’ve seen from all you have shown! The light, atmosphere- incredible 🤔

  • @channel-1001
    @channel-1001 5 місяців тому

    Accidentaly finds this man on the Instagram. One of my favourite street photographers. Good interview. thanks.

  • @TylerDougherty-qh7wl
    @TylerDougherty-qh7wl Рік тому +1

    My favorite photographer out there rn. Insanely good, love these walkie talkies….

  • @VinceDae
    @VinceDae Рік тому +7

    It's so fun that people swear to analogue, and then this guy comes with his VERY digital camera and does it just as good, if not better! With the prices and this inspiration, I am not giving any more money to the film hustlers ;D

  • @juampslidiam4833
    @juampslidiam4833 10 місяців тому

    Thanks Billy! you are really good! And thanks Paulie for share this videos!

  • @perrymckenna2261
    @perrymckenna2261 Рік тому

    Love Billy's style.

  • @brunopelvillain9700
    @brunopelvillain9700 Рік тому +2

    What a really great photographer! Thanks Paulie

  • @aislamientoo
    @aislamientoo 8 місяців тому

    every time I look at his photos, I have the thought that not billy himself looks for all these cool angles and compositions, but as if the world itself is posing for him. his photos live on their own. it would take a huge courage for an anxious person like me to photograph in crowded places especially a certain person and i admire how billy does it with no big effort. i hope to come to this someday too

    • @Daniel_Zalman
      @Daniel_Zalman 6 місяців тому +1

      These are my exact thoughts. I dream of taking these kind of images, but I don’t have the confidence to get that close.

    • @aislamientoo
      @aislamientoo 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Daniel_Zalman good luck to us!😪

  • @andrewcheung8608
    @andrewcheung8608 Рік тому +3

    Loved this episode! Literally just came across his Instagram which lead me here and I’m now a big fan!
    his photography feels very poetic to me. What he captures has so much life in it and if a picture is worth a thousand words - his definitely embodies this! 👏🏻👌🏼 thanks for the walkie talkie!

  • @ATF_CA
    @ATF_CA Рік тому +6

    Billy is one of the elite few who has 'the eye' for photography. The man just gets it!

  • @rhyno23rjr
    @rhyno23rjr Рік тому +2

    Great episode! What a chill dude.

  • @ICE-or8zw
    @ICE-or8zw 3 місяці тому

    Amazing work.

  • @HankScorpio94
    @HankScorpio94 Рік тому +1

    Wow this guy is amazing. Great episode, not your typical NYC street photography.

  • @jimboc7249
    @jimboc7249 4 місяці тому

    Good one. I follow this guy elsewhere, too. Thanks, Paulie.

  • @newtypexzerox
    @newtypexzerox Рік тому +2

    This was super inspiring, thank you for making this and thank you to Billy for sharing his perspective.

  • @timblass4811
    @timblass4811 Рік тому

    Amazing photographer, clever composition, amazingly articulate, an inspiration.

  • @richardcorry2955
    @richardcorry2955 Рік тому +1

    Love his way of connecting to the people and place he goes to. He has such a great eye

  • @berndvandecruys
    @berndvandecruys Рік тому +5

    Incredible work! Did not know Billy's work yet, so thank you very much for sharing this ongoing series of great interviews! 💯

  • @clintwoosley9512
    @clintwoosley9512 Рік тому

    This work is so beautiful.
    Stunning.
    Cant wait till this is his 9-5.

  • @justjack4529
    @justjack4529 Рік тому +1

    My favourite UA-cam series. Just as incredible as the episodes before. So much inspiration for the community

  • @costelloandsilke7321
    @costelloandsilke7321 Рік тому

    Absolutely outstanding images - the best I've seen on the channel.

  • @philippebagot9222
    @philippebagot9222 Рік тому

    Very very talented and genuine ! Thanks for the walk.

  • @djpikul
    @djpikul Рік тому +1

    superb work by billy. great episode.

  • @goose9995
    @goose9995 Рік тому

    This guy is one of the greatest I’ve seen, all his pictures look like art

  • @ladonapodcast9755
    @ladonapodcast9755 5 місяців тому

    what a great photographer, and person overall, hopefully he can work full time as a photographer and travel the world, looking forward to his work.

  • @tommillard4193
    @tommillard4193 Рік тому

    Some of his photos almost look like paintings such beautiful work

  • @alipanjaitan
    @alipanjaitan 6 місяців тому

    my most favourite so far in walkie talkie

  • @nenifood
    @nenifood Рік тому +1

    Amazing Episode, good too see Billy here I love his work, very nice insights to his process. Thanks for this Paulie

  • @pjc531
    @pjc531 Рік тому +3

    Whoa. I love his photos but also loved that he had no glib answers to your questions. If he didn't know, he didn't know.

  • @danwoodliefphotography871
    @danwoodliefphotography871 Рік тому

    Good stuff, from another traveler. Great framing, use of light, work ethic, and enthusiasm.

  • @PimGeerts
    @PimGeerts Місяць тому

    this guy is gooooooood!!!!

  • @mikenicholas8375
    @mikenicholas8375 Рік тому +4

    Probably my all-time favorite street photographer (maybe tied with Fan Ho). Amazing talent from a good dude. Keep up the good work Paulie!