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Not "putting art before human decency" pretty much sums it up for me, I think.
Where does reportage fit?
@@darrin2382 I would think that has its own criteria, versus someone like me who does photography for something artistic, if I dare even call it that.
@@CWReace agreed. Photography has an important role to play - even having to push the boundaries of ethics.
I'm gonna ditto how awesome the puddle reflection photo. Literally made my mouth drop.
I respect and admire your integrity. This is only right. As we, in the Southern US say it.... Common decency.
That picture of the puddle with the people in the reflection is just so beautiful! And I love the aspect ratio you are using for it, very cinematic but still intentional!
I love how you tackle the humanity aspect of photography.
I agree, photography is not about embarrassing others just to get a shot. There needs to be common decency and respect towards others we meet. I think there is also an implied consideration of what is important, is the person what makes the shot or is the presence of someone that makes the shot. A subtle distinction that some miss.
I applaud that you set personal boundaries for yourself and try to adhere to them.
The chance of me ever bumping into you one day whilst i'm out photographing is slim. Very slim. But if I do I'd like to buy you a coffee. You speak a lot of sense.
I think of it like, “Don’t make someone’s misfortune the subject of your photo if you’re taking the photo for entertainment.”
Thanks Roman. Enjoyed the video and appreciate your advice. Enjoy your trip.
"Just because it's legal, it doesn't make it moral." beautifully said.
Thank you for sharing. I appreciate hearing these kinds of thoughts. Take care.
I think you are spot on in tempering creativity with good taste 👍😎
Same. I’ve read many other photographers who argue that it’s okay to photograph vulnerable people for any reason. I never agreed. The purpose has to be deliberate and somehow help that person and/or community. Taking photos of vulnerable people to draw attention to yourself is incredibly wrong and I’m happy to stand by that assertion.
Pretty much on the same page myself , I would even add not photographing other peoples children unless you have permission . Nicely done.
I pretty much agree with you and am the same in my photography. I also do think that documentary photography is very very important, and although this isn’t for me- and isn’t imo just for sharing on insta to get followers… photographing unpleasant situations, homeless people, people suffering etc should and needs to be done- in the right way and displayed for everyone to see… for everyone to be aware of. Some people hide away from suffering and hardships and will say that they don’t want to know about these things… but we all need to. As it is only all of us that can make change, sometimes that takes an eye opening image. War photographers, documentary photography of starving children, hurt animals etc- it all needs to be seen. Again, absolutely not just for social media followers obviously- but for documentary purposes. Great video as usual Roman, thank you.
In Germany there is a law that says you cannot publish a photograph of someone that might cause harm to their reputation. I can live with that!
Same in France
Your work is such an inspiration. These principles only add to that.
Hi Roman. I've been watching your videos on and off for a few months now and you've begun to grow on me. I like your attitude and your morals. As an ex old fashioned London copper I'd be very much inclined to clobber someone who came right up close and took a snap.....not on duty obviously lol. Carry on the fine work young man.
I love this framework - what "not" to shoot. I am one of those photographers who hasnt found his favourite genre of photography so if someone asks me what I like to photograph I will say "little bit of everything". This way is to narrow that focus a bit. Thank you
It's a lady with an umbrella stalking you!
Different lady this time
I am not a street photographer but focus on landscapes and building but I agree with everything you said. I wish more street photographers had common decency to respect the people they were photographing. As someone who lives in a very touristy place and get people from all over the world, I hate having my picture taken and as my neighbour says, the tourists know no manners. Hopefully more street photographers will learn from your video.
Very much agree with your opinions, Roman.
The images at 5:25-5:32 are my favs . Loving the wide aspect ratio on some of the images BTW, They look awesome.
Very well expressed, Roman. I'm basically on the same page, still having a bit of a difficult time doing street photography.
This is important stuff and you handle it well. I appreciate you expressing these ideas to your audience. Taking things a step further, I like to challenge myself not to include recognizable faces. It is possible to tell interesting human stories in photography while also letting strangers maintain the privacy of their identity.
Totally agree with you on these points. Especially the Bruce Gilden approach… I don’t know how people think that’s acceptable.
Great first point, Roman. (Lovely pics,too )
Thank youuuu.
Great video Roman. Your points are always refreshing and can maybe even be a little polarising. Opens people up for something I think is a little lacking nowadays and that’s some critical thinking. Well done sir.
And diggin that tan camera strap 😉, very nice
Totally agree with all. Good video.
I fully agree! Decency and common sense.
I exactly share your opinion
Agree with this! I never photograph vulnerable people, it's not for me at all. Same thing with the in-your-face-flash, they make all photographers an hated species in the neighbourhood.
Love the photo with the man through his umbrella. Yes it’s just common sense just to be decent to others.
Agree on Your point completely...may be excluding public kissing, what, in my mind, is more willful public manifestation to the surroundings with a purpose - to bee seen.
Great post, Roman. I've got nothing to add. You pushed all the right buttons on this one. And I think "decent human being" is the right standard. It's not for me, either. I'm probably somewhere halfway between you and Faizal on shyness, too. So it's easy NOT to be confrontational. ;). Great pics in your post, too.
Main thing for me is kids. I wouldn’t want someone taking a picture of my children so I never take pictures of anyone else’s.
I feel the same.
I feel you. If I take photos either kids I try to either hide identities in 99% of the time or if it’s a large group playing and it’s fitting for the environment. For example a group of kids running through a town. With that said I can count how many photos I have with kids on one hand
I would like to see more of your X-Pan 65:24 ratio photos :)
I totally agree with you...
image train in the city is great!
I agree with this. 😊
Think I probably agree with all that. Like yourself, I don't judge what others take photos off, just myself by what I'm comfortable with.
You have certainly levelled up your photography and colour-grading game. The shot at 7:30 with the umbrella is magical with the teal grading and the grains. Do you have any new preset packs for this colour grading?
Love your videos as always and I believe I am exactly your type regarding what to shoot and what not to shoot. Btw my personality type is INFP, I would love to know yours.
Lots of love!
Thank you! I find my editing slightly changes every few years and I feel this has happened recently. And yes, out later this year
The first one is very important. 🙏
Not sure if this is a proper word but I thought the pic at 7.11 was very riseandfallofziggystardustesque. Great photo and colours. ❤
Those are solid rules. Using your gut is a great idea. Personally I feel okay to photographing people down on their luck and protestors because it brings attention to different issues. I also ruin dinners by bringing up politics so to each their own
I would add solo women and kids too - an angry father once went nuts for taking a photo that included his kid! Never again.
Couldn't agree more on homeless people-no-one should take advantage of another's downfall for likes.
I was invited to talk to a street photography 101 class at a local school and the main topic was photography ethics.
Was so cool to hear how open and interested kids are about being respectful toward vulnerable groups who can’t really ask to not be photographed.
Such a good conversation and encouraged me to see how decent most people are at their core.
Roman, have you thought about talking about how to balance photography when traveling with your family or partner? I saw them in you v-logs in some videos so I guess you should have your own way to handle them (even tho it is still hard to balance i guess). This could be the most pain I have while traveling lol
Badly. Balance very badly but don’t forget this is how I make a living. I try to get better but for me it’s hard
Agree entirely with some points, (flash in the face for example), but disagree with others ... 'the street is life'.
As you say, it's your personal opinion and you have a right to it, as do others theirs - get a better umbrella! 😁
I think there is a case for documenting certain things for posterity or to highlight an issue like wars and homelessness, but at the end of the day I guess you can only do what you are comfortable with. I love photographs taken by Bruce Gilden, Tatsuo Suzuki, Don Stevie ect, but wouldn't be comfortable with it at all. Got to admire their Kahunas though.
Agreed 100
If you invade someone else's personal space you should not be surprised if they eject you.
I agree with what you think.
Roman, stayed near the London Bridge area recently, and there was a guy who was sitting in front of a Tesco asking for charity. I'm just a person who likes to take pictures and have never, and would never, sell anything. But I was worried I was maybe exploiting. At the same time I loved capturing that moment because it reminded me of the time. I did give that person money but does that "absolve" me of my "sins". What are your thoughts on that because I think what you say in this video is so important.
Nah that’s fine in my opinion as at least you gave something back
Glad you made this, some street shooters are very weird and it makes me uncomfortable even watching their videos
Couldn’t agree more with the first one. I hate when photographers shoot at people in need or people who are in hardworking. And they tend to edit those kind of photos into some really dark tones to show what they called social issues that they think they understand. That’s just cringe for me, I personally never do this.
What do you think about taking pictures of children? They’re often the best subjects in terms of raw emotions but it feels and comes off as weird, and you can never be sure what happens to the pictures you put online somewhere.
I try my best to hide identities. If not, then it has to be a group or not just one or two. With that said I can count on one hand how many photos I have that include children
I see what you mean about protests, I'm curious about your take on parades and other events of the sort in towns.
I hate being surrounded by large groups of people so I also avoid them haha
I'm just starting video so you might actually say this (and you do), but I personally avoid photographing homeless people or children. And I really shy away from photographing people whose body language says not to photograph them. Like, if I'm facing a direction and a pedestrian stops or slows down to avoid going into the frame, I respect that.
5:41 “not that type of flashing, I generally don’t do that too often THESE DAYS”
Ayo pause 🫵🤨📸
We all have a past
Condivido il tuo pensiero . Visto che ti trovi in Giappone anche li ce un fotografo famoso non ricordo il nome che usa lo stile di Bruce Gilden .
that blonde lady's stalking you again, Rome
Different lady this time
2:24 Hasselblad !? New Toy ?
Yeah, video soon :)
Decade ago, popping in front of somewhen and firing off a flash would get you a dirty look and maybe a 4 letter comment, in today’s world, US mainly, I think you are truly risking an ass stomping !!! Agree on all those points and great topic !!!
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Roman's #1 Top Tip for Photographers: Don't be an A-hole.
Replace “photographers” with humans
Bruce Gilden is the most overrated "street photographer" ever. He's a game hunter, not a photographer. It absolutely EPITOMIZES how I view New York street photography as a whole.
Had a look at his IG a few days ago and I couldn't get past the first few shots. It's painful to look at. Though I did like his stuff from the Republican National Convention.
A flash is very rude and gives street photographers a bad name.
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Went I was in the Boy Scout’s my Scout Master was the Editor of the local news paper and he knew that I was learning photography so he sent me work with his photographers and Richmond Virginia was center of politics when the General Assembly went in session we covered it my mentor Bob Brown had hours of boring speech’s and Bob came up with the Pick of the Day which was a Senator picking his nose I think it was worth breaking your code
have you done a video like this before?
Perhaps many years ago but packaged differently. There are many videos I done 4 years ago that I now cringe looking at and can be done better / have more experience to share
@@snapsbyfox ok it was sounding really familiar as you went along
What camera are you using at 2:23?
Hassy
I've always wondered how press photographers embedded in war zones or even natural disaster events like hurricanes make it through an assignment. That must be just crazy. '..be a decent human being first.." Yup! Have a great day!
I honestly don't know as I'm sure PTSD can take hold too. I guess it takes a certain selfless type of person to do it, or at least a certain personality.
Photo journalism’s role and societal/historical importance is capturing the events that make up our shared experience and history. I don’t think you can compare that with photography that people do for their own enjoyment. That, btw, is also why I don’t like Gilden’s style: he’s not capturing reality as much as he’s creating a reality that wouldn’t exist without his own actions.
oh man, you seem to be using a $10K camera and i cant tell the difference at all :) (sorry for the tangent )
yeah... once you apply a specific edit, drop the clarity and add grain then the difference matters less haha
Thank you Roman for being a decent human being :) Sounds silly but these days some moral decency is welcome.
Well-stated rules, thank you. Is that your girlfriend who is always in the background?
nah on this trip it's my mum, but most trips it is my gf
Polite photographers are my favorite.
Dude, there is a strange woman following you 😱
Not for the first time
Very based!
1) Vast majority of people don't want to be photographed, and the most interesting photos are usually of those who don't want to be photographed.
2) One of the most famous street photos, are of kissing people.
3) There are several photos of "vulnerable" people taken by the greatest photographers, and these photos ended in photo books.
4) Bruce Gilden shoved his camera and flash into peoples faces, and became a Magnum photographer.
5) The vast majority of protests are not dangerous, and photographing them is not about fighting injustices. I personally was photographing several protests with which I completely disagree, and when I was posting them, I made no comments about the people or the event.
you seem to be the type of person who will shove a camera in someones face and tell them its your right to take their photo in the street whether they like it or not lol
@@snapsbyfox I am not shoving camera in people's faces (I maintain a distance of one to three meters), but I am indeed thinking that if the photo can be interesting and impactful, I should follow my instinct, and ignoring the person's desire of not being photographed. However, I do have my own internal "censor", and I can respect person's privacy in a certain situations.
are you being thoughtful or a pushover?
while i agree with most things in here, respect is everything on the street, i kinda think youre taking it to the extreme. you are allowed to be there, when you go outside you waive an expectation of privacy. id say just take the picture.
but to each their own
I think you’re not sure what the term pushover actually means.
While you wave your right to privacy, it doesn’t mean you should expect nor tolerate idiots who think it’s their right to take your photo.
You could also say by going outside you wave your right to safety, therefore it’s fine for someone to rob you.
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Hehe there is a bunch of “street photographers” uploading photos of people with an upset/unconfort expressions 🤦🏻♂️ they only translate that mood to the expectator doing that.
yeah... bit odd for people to willingly share that but maybe it gets clicks