I do this in China with my Rolleiflex TLR. The success rate is high because it's an old camera, but when in touristy places, I do feel like in Times Square, many nervously reject the request because they are slightly suspicious there's some sort of scam (happens much less in non-touristy areas). Somehow the challenge is to convince them it is not a scam but when you try too hard to do that, you sound like a scammer. I've also had some painful rejections and sometimes question whether I could have tried harder to get to yes. Anyway, I loved the pictures, really inspiring. Thanks for the great video.
You really killed it here 🫡 been watching for a couple of years. I’m also a photographer in nyc. hoping to run into you in the streets one of these days bro!
The shot of the girl reading is nice. The suited kid I feel it would be cool if the scaffolding cover stuff ran over the edges of the frame - that would be a surreal, almost studio-like shot … but I appreciate it isn’t simple with the WLF, you can’t always get close and level without standing on a chair 🪑 lol
I had to go down there yesterday to pick up some meds. Man I felt the exact same way but I wished I’d had my I-2 with me because I saw some cool stuff.
Yo ribs what happened with the hassies? I saw you had some problems with the new one but I never heard what happened Great work as always, so happy you continue to show us your process and pictures
Dope video. The large format clip at the end was a pleasant surprise. Sorry you didnt get to make a photo of him with his camera. 100 speed film at that hour would have been challenging for sure
Thanks! Wonderful. I don’t understand why the lady refused when you spoke her language impeccably. I would have agreed immediately when some asked me to take my picture in fluent Spanish or French in Times Square.
Very nicely done! What software or filter did you use to get the film look on the video? And do you have a link to the guy at the end with the 8x10 camera? I'd love to see what he comes up with.
as a lifelong New Yorker who remembers the old Times Square I am not particularly fond of the Times Square area these days. Too many people! Great if one is into people watching. Funny because about 6 or 7 blocks north from where you were is a music club where I am the house photographer.
Nice video. Bought a 124g in brand new boxed condition for €150 which I thought was a pretty good deal. May I as what light meter you use and do you trust the in camera light meter? My hands start itching to use it when I see your results. Thanks!
I'm sure you get asked this alot and i apologize but i just discovered your channel. But how do you get your video to have that cool like 16mm film type treatment/Look? Thank You
Do you have a card or something you give people when you photograph them? I just wondered how you were able to share your IG with them. I think I've asked this before. Just trying to work up the courage to do street photography.
Great keeping in the rejections! I think that helps people understand the value of when someone says yes.
for sure! that's part of the process
I do this in China with my Rolleiflex TLR. The success rate is high because it's an old camera, but when in touristy places, I do feel like in Times Square, many nervously reject the request because they are slightly suspicious there's some sort of scam (happens much less in non-touristy areas). Somehow the challenge is to convince them it is not a scam but when you try too hard to do that, you sound like a scammer. I've also had some painful rejections and sometimes question whether I could have tried harder to get to yes. Anyway, I loved the pictures, really inspiring. Thanks for the great video.
i would love to meet and photograph people in China
Any time you wanna come over, I would be happy to show you around@@ribsy
Love the photos, you can tell from them you put the subjects at ease. It does suck when your first says no but does make the rest feel sweeter 😊
definitely! just gotta brush it off
Great episode. I liked the conversation with the boy with the BMX.
yea that was very enjoyable. will def interview more people going forward
You really killed it here 🫡 been watching for a couple of years. I’m also a photographer in nyc. hoping to run into you in the streets one of these days bro!
Much appreciated 🙏
The shot of the girl reading is nice. The suited kid I feel it would be cool if the scaffolding cover stuff ran over the edges of the frame - that would be a surreal, almost studio-like shot … but I appreciate it isn’t simple with the WLF, you can’t always get close and level without standing on a chair 🪑 lol
Thanks
This format is great! It inspires me to get out into the streets with my MAT 124g!
Thank you! Go shoot
Awesome. You are an ARTIST but this camera (colors, depth, sharpness) is MAGIC. Magic wand in hands of a magician.
the camera really is an incredible tool! its basically my favorite right now
Always good fun to see you out on the streets, Ribsy
def a good time! cheers
Every time I miss living in New York, I think about those times where you just can’t avoid passing through Time Square: then I’m cured! ;)
Haha yea those are the worst
Loved your 2 latest videos! Really great shots! It was funny to see the kids fight over the polaroid at the end too lol
much appreciated. will be doing more!
Love your content and glad your back hermano. Keep up the grind!
Thank you! Appreciate the support
Yoo amazing vid. Loved those polaroid colors. Never been able to get a Yashica 124 pic like yours. They're so in focus!
yea the polaroid isn't bad. i like instax colors more!
what a cool video - another one! and all that in an hour?! dang!
yea it was quick but effective!
I`m constantly looking for buying a MAT-124G, but I was not fully convinced until now. Great shots man! Awesome work you have!
you def should!
Loving this series!
Appreciate you!
I had to go down there yesterday to pick up some meds. Man I felt the exact same way but I wished I’d had my I-2 with me because I saw some cool stuff.
haha yea its mad down there
I love those photos! Cool watching the behind the scenes interactions too.
Thanks 😊
You have such a niche with people. Great photos, as always.
thank you!
aahhh that kid portrait would've been so good. I thought the spanish would've got you in for sure haha
yea man i was pretty disappointed. it is what it is!
The Polaroids make a nice Thank You gift for the subjects. Might have to start walking with an Instax!
They do indeed 😀
Yo ribs what happened with the hassies? I saw you had some problems with the new one but I never heard what happened
Great work as always, so happy you continue to show us your process and pictures
It’s fine now but locked up at a really inconvenient time and I got pissed haha
Glad to see you making videos again dude. Great photos as always
Thanks for the support!
Ribsy, if you ever get out to Las Vegas, you need to shoot on the Strip and downtown at the Fremont Steet Experience !
Sounds like fun!
So good, and man I miss my yashica mat. Gotta love that ground glass square!
yea i love it
love these videos man, please keep doing them
def will! thank you
Dope video. The large format clip at the end was a pleasant surprise. Sorry you didnt get to make a photo of him with his camera. 100 speed film at that hour would have been challenging for sure
it def was! haha
Awesome Ribsy as always! Spent a few days in Timesquare, it is insane! Opposite of the countryside in England I'm used to 😂
haha indeed very opposite
Great shots and video, some good inspiration for sure.
I’m glad! 😀
I so feel your vibe, I love this 💜
appreciate you!
This is such a cool video. I just got my own Mamiya c330 pro F thanks to earlier videos you posted with your TLR camera.
thats such a great camera!
Thanks! Wonderful. I don’t understand why the lady refused when you spoke her language impeccably. I would have agreed immediately when some asked me to take my picture in fluent Spanish or French in Times Square.
haha it happens sometimes
Crazy! And this guy with an 8x10 there!! Wow! Curious to see what he shot :)
Haha yea! He was doing some architecture studf
I love watching these kind of videos. perfect way to start the day
im glad you enjoy it. thank you!
Had one in 2000. I had a lot of fun with it, i could take a lot of shots without being noticed. Sold to buy a Rolleiflex 3.5f.
solid options!
Great video (and pics)! I respect your courage to approach and sincerely engage with people on the street. Maybe one day I'll be as bold 😅
thank you! give it a shot
So nice content. i like your approach to the people.
thank you 😀
Great videos. Thx. Keep on.
i will! much appreciated
Thanks Eric for sharing this video
Thanks for watching
Photos came out fire and the interactions were great 🔥 That Pro Res Log is no joke either
Appreciate you man! Yea pro res was holding strong even tho I slightly blew out the highlights 😅
I hope that kid with the bike got to see the results, if i was his age those would easily be my profile picture.
yea i sent them to him
You're in your element on the street, keep it going!
Yea it def feels that way! ☺️
Very nicely done! What software or filter did you use to get the film look on the video? And do you have a link to the guy at the end with the 8x10 camera? I'd love to see what he comes up with.
I use film convert for Final Cut Pro
as a lifelong New Yorker who remembers the old Times Square I am not particularly fond of the Times Square area these days. Too many people! Great if one is into people watching. Funny because about 6 or 7 blocks north from where you were is a music club where I am the house photographer.
What club?
These look great. How much colourediting did you do to these photos? Were they cropped in any way? Portra 160 looks like it has awesome colour.
not much coloring at all after letting negative lab pro do the negative conversion
Amazing dude!
🙌🏾
Nice video. Bought a 124g in brand new boxed condition for €150 which I thought was a pretty good deal. May I as what light meter you use and do you trust the in camera light meter? My hands start itching to use it when I see your results. Thanks!
I use a sekonic light meter
Fucking love this. Well done.
i appreciate you!
Nice! :)
cheers!
I'm sure you get asked this alot and i apologize but i just discovered your channel. But how do you get your video to have that cool like 16mm film type treatment/Look? Thank You
i used film convert
Some of the kids probably didn't know film existed. Who knows you might have inspired them to take up the hobby
yea potentially!
Do you have a card or something you give people when you photograph them? I just wondered how you were able to share your IG with them.
I think I've asked this before. Just trying to work up the courage to do street photography.
na we exchange IG info or emails
Finally new episode! Been waiting for it man😻😍🤌🏻🤌🏻
thanks for the support!