The best Tip i realised a few months ago: take your camera everywhere. I often left my canon 6d at home because it is heavy and feels like a "burden". I solved my problem by getting a small m4/3 camera with a pancake lens and now it is with me nearly every time! No missed oppurtunities anymore :)
Yep 100%! A small every day carry is essential to never miss an opportunity and I actually don’t really have one at the moment. I’m torn between getting an iPhone 15 or a Ricoh griii. Only thing putting me off the Ricoh is battery life (and wish it was weather sealed)
If you find street photography hard in a small British town, you have no idea how hard street photography is in a North American suburb where people only walk to get out of their cars and cross one of the endless parking lots that litter our cities.
The problem is that American suburban bleakness is basically the same everywhere in the country. There's just not a lot to work with when it's all big box stores and highways.
I have NEVER, in my 72 years of life, found any place where I couldn't find something interesting. Even if it was just a leaf, a pebble or a piece of wood. Nothing is mundane if you treat it with respect.
Fred Herzog was a photographer shooting street scenes in Vancouver, Canada, during the fifties and sixties, when Vancouver was essentially a small town surrounded by beautiful scenery. Most art photographers would have focused on landscape. He also shot in colour which was not fashionable for art photography at the time. He used many of the techniques you mention to perfectly capture the Vancouver of that era - neon lights reflected in the rain, kids dressed in their “old clothes” playing in front of typical corner stores, wide open near-deserted streets in downtown spaces that are now filled with high rises. Initially, his work was overlooked but nowadays his photos are cherished and prints sell for high prices. The mountains, ocean and (to a lesser extent) forests are still here, but the places and ambience that Fred caught on film only survive in his photos and the vague memories of people like me who grew up here. All of which is simply to agree that photos of even the most seemingly boring urban environments, if well executed, can have immeasurable lasting value. Keep up the good work.
To me, the biggest challenge is having people giving me weird looks (I'm an introvert), or even worse, them getting mad because they noticed me taking a picture with them in the frame (I don't even get close).
Ah yes I get that. That’s one of the most common difficulties about street photography that I hear, so you’re not alone, so will definitely be doing a video about this in the future :)
What really helps me is to avoid looking at the person after you made a picture of that person. Take the picture and look to something different, eg something far away.
Might sound silly, but perhaps this is an excuse to buy something with a waist level viewfinder. This almost certainly means film (which some of us crazy folk love) and I have a Rolleiflex 3.5F and several Bronica ETRSi cameras for precisely this reason, being very reluctant to stick cameras in people's faces. For me, shooting these older cameras is a joy in itself, along with all the wonderful inconveniences they bring, when compared to modern cameras (which I love too!). Cheers and good luck from Sydney - Dave
Tip for you from a former paparazzi, have your camera waist level with a screen that can be tilted or flipped up. Stand slightly angled towards the place you are trying to photograph, try not to dress too conspicuous. Stop using large cameras, use a smaller one with a smaller lens too draw less attention. If you still get attention, tell them you are tourist in broken accent. If you really want to photograph sensitive places, use those tiny pocket cameras with very long zoom, stand as far back as possible, use reflections to take picture of stuff behind you, not ideal but sometimes it can be the only way, like large windows or even bring yourself a small mirror. But most importantly, never ever photograph near schools, kindergartens, hospitals or police stations.
I love what you said "Street photography is documenting life, in the future we'll be able to look back on what once was" This really hits it because even though we can create such dynamic beautiful interesting photos in the future it will all be photo documentation of life. Even if we don't see something super special about it now, in the future we will.
Thanks mate! I really believe that. People say the future is video, but that needs editing and music and whoever produces a video can manipulate the viewer with the narrative, editing, music etc. A still image is and always will be the most powerful - in my opinion!
This just popped up in my recommendations and I'm glad it did. Been shooting for over 50 years and figured a lot of this out over time, but this is very well reduced to an easy lesson that would be of value to many people... including a photographer of 50 years. Enjoyed this.
Haha perhaps but I always pretend I’m taking a photo of something else and if they do notice who cares to be honest, it’s fun to do and we’re not harming anyone :)
@@zafran20 so long as it is in a public area it is perfectly legal. but if you photograph in a mall or some kind of middle ground area they can kick you out but they aren't aloud to take your camera. ultimacy check your countries or towns laws & stipulations.
Your tip about being prepared is probably the most important for me. As a 35mm guy who prefers antique mechanical SLRs (still on the hunt for a good quality affordable rangefinder) , preparation is absolutely EVERYTHING to me, especially with street photography or candid shots. So many things have to be set beforehand in order for me to get that shot I want-- focus, aperture, shutter speed, exposure "push/pull", framing... If one of those is off, the shot I wanted can just be *poof* gone. Excellent video, Tim. Great advice for beginners and experts alike.
Thanks a lot! Yeah I think that’s so important, if you’re serious about getting the best shots you can, have to be prepared, always ready, and know your gear really well 🙏🏻
This is the absolute perfect video for me, as Cheltenham is the town I take most my photos in haha Very eery having this pop up in my feed. Appreciate the guidance in this video, extra helpful having the context of walking through these places.
Not sure that Cheltenham is a 'small town' with all its history and grandeur. My nearest town has a population of 15,000 and being towards the North of England, people are very wary of cameras, can become quite aggressive and will refuse if you ask their consent for a portrait. So I wouldn't take candid street photos here because of the possible fallout on the local Facebook groups eg "who is that weird old man taking photos in the street?" Luckily, I am only a 90 minute train journey from London which is where I go one day each month for my street photography. I wish I could do it more often though. Another excellent video. Thank you Tim
The coloring bit... got me.. pure comedy I also love the tip about shooting in bad weather.. It's so easy to wanna remain cozy/warm/dry but you miss out on some great opportunities!
Fantastic. Today i was shooting my dog on the sofa...i realized how boring my photo was, but the moment i moved at a 45 degree angle ...everything changed. Just moving your body and recomposing from a different perspective made a huge difference.
good tips Tim, I remember the American photographer Paul Strand once said the possibility to make great photos can happen within 100 meters of your front door. You don't have to travel to exotic places to find great pics. One of my favourite books is The World From My Front Porch by Larry Towell. Gorgeous work taken on his family farm.
Thanks Mark! That’s one of the things that keeps me so hooked to street photography. I know that whenever I leave my flat I might end up getting the best photo I’ve ever taken. Will check out Larry Towell, thanks!
One masterpiece in Photography presented by a Master. Thank you for this "condensed" lecture - right on the nail on every point - this is how "educating" should be. Interesting, focused, informative - and entertaining. A bundle of information and incredible help in making a step into the right direction in creating memories for a lifetime.
Being an all weather photographer was a game changer for me. Never miss a weekend walk for weather reasons. It's cold and rainy today and I'm heading out in about 30 minutes
Yeah man, that was a revelation for me too. Really helps to have a weather sealed camera as that takes some of the excuse options away from it. Always enjoy it when I make it out the door 👌🏻
@@MattTrevett Buy a dedicated rain sleeve or just use a cheap transparent plastic bag. Make a hole for the front of the lens to stick through and use a rubber band to hold it in place and to complete the seal. Or use a small camera that you can operate one-handed and use your other hand to carry an umbrella.
Amazing tips. Though I live in Ottawa, Cansada's capital, it is a boring place. I have to watch this video a number of times to get inspiration. Thanks.
Great inspiring video. You covered all the "un-inspiring" ways that we tell ourselves photography (or art) can be boring, but in actuality there's always art to create. Thanks for making this. I have also enjoyed your other videos featuring other photographers.
I used to travel a lot and do streetphotography in twenties. I‘ve even planned to study photojournalism. But then live came knocking and now it‘s more of a hobby. I capture mostly family life but your video made me rethink of my attitude towards photography. I mostly travel now in my homecountry switzerland and it has a lot to offer. Maybe I‘ll go out for some shots on the weekend 😊 Thanks for changing my perspective and teaching me a few things.
Awesome information Tim, I'm a west country wildlife photographer who's lost some mojo. As i have a cruise coming up that will visit the likes of Lisbon and Porto i thought i would give street photography a go. I have trawled through UA-cam looking for information and tips, and while i have found some great photographers (you included), none of them resonate with me as much as you do. Your information is clear and concise, your photography is engaging and meaningful, and it's given me all the confidence to make my trip a potential photography success. I think i even noticed a photo from my neck of the woods in North Devon, showing that you don't need to be in the big city and that Street Photography can be practiced anywhere. So thank you for the video's, looking forward to watching more and learning to hone this interesting genre of photography.
Thanks for your awesome tutorial. I noticed that the more I learnt about photography, the more I started looking at everything though the lens of a camera. Light through trees, old vehicles, even a waste recycling centre with piles of bricks, green waste, scrap metal etc :) Its a great feeling.
I really love your photos. You are a huge inspiration!!! I got my first camera a few days ago and I can't wait to explore street photography, thank you for your advise!
Awesome video, very clearly delivered and useful for someone like me starting to try to get into street photography! One follow-on tip I'd give people, is that the "sometimes more is more" can apply to editing as well as framing - though maybe more so in other genres of photography. A few months after starting the hobby, my motorsport photography was making me feel like it was lacking something. I was satisfied with my technical execution, but all my photos were coming out "good", but didn't excite me. What it took to break this cycle is trying some edits and techniques that a lot of photographers would dogmatically dismiss, including absolutely absurd levels of colour editing, slow panning and weird framing to create interesting effects - creating an end result that is quite obviously nothing like what was seen in person This taught me how to make photos exciting by purposely adding drama, but it also made me appreciate the nuance of a more minimalist approch, and how these two trains of thought can coexist to create a nice blend to a photography portfolio.
Great video. I lived abroad in an interesting, vibrant place, then moved to small hometown and did not feel like shooting, losing passion. Now I shoot more frequently and different kind of photography, simply adapted.
This is the first video of yours I’ve watched and it’s full of great tips. As someone who hasn’t quite worked out what sort of a photographer I am, I’ll be heading out to do some street photography off the back of this to see how I do! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you! I used to think that my town Stockholm is boring with its flat light. Your videos gave me new inspiration to go out and shoot. Findind excuses not to it’a the biggest obstacle.
Thank you. Great video. I feel like I'm stuck in a boring place and trying to break out this boredom every time I'm out for street photography. such good advice! 👍
This is the first of your videos that I've seen, and it's great! I can relate to so much of this; I live in a small town and have taken the same photos of it over and over; time to look for more framing, reflections, and more! Thank you for the inspiration, and for showing your beautiful photos along the way!
i live in a city filled with so much history, culture, and vibrancy. although it’s not boring, this video still came in really useful and inspirational to continue expanding my street/documentative photography. a lot of great advices were pointed out that are key for this kind of work. thanks tim!
I completely understand what you're saying. The place where I live offers an insane, cold and windy weather. It is boring for me because is not a place that offers a variety of activities to do and it is a small place compare with huge cities. There is always something new to photograph. We need to observe and look for other things to photograph. I usually create a topic. Example today I want to photograph old buildings or Abstract photography, etc.
That’s really great. I remember when I moved to Stockholm and was so lost. But i think it improved my photography a lot. In a way it’s much easier to take a great photo in NYC just because everything there looks cinematic, but taking a great street photo in empty city - that’s another level :)
Thank you! this is very helpful. I live in a small town, low vibe. Lately I've been feeling down that my photos seem boring to me. Now I need to get out and try out your tips.
This is the video i needed. I'm stuck in an town with very old architecture (Bruges, Belgium) and my interest really lies with modern-futuristic architecture. Will have to focus more on the people instead of the architecture to get unique pictures. Thanks for the tips!
Ooo yes! I’d love to visit Bruges! But I totally get what you mean, I’d find it exciting but for you as you live there it’s not what you are really excited about - one person’s rubbish is another person’s treasure as they say. But yeah, happy shooting, hope the tips in the video were useful and you find some inspiration for your city :)
I fly drones and live in a boring place compared to many of the drone videos I see. I plan on incorporating some of these ideas in my future flights. Very good ideas and advice.
Very helpful, as always Tim. I live in a "boring small town" and there are two events here next weekend. As long as there isn't a major Winter storm, I'm going.
This video presentation was really wonderful. I live in a small town, but didn’t think that there was much the photograph. You given me many more new ideas. Thank you very much. 😊
I live in a big island city, but I still felt like I hadn't had much street to photograph. I see now that I have it great. Thank you for the reality check. I'll be sure to get out there often.
Thanks for the tips Tim! I’ve come to the conclusion that you can get easily become blinded to things of interest in areas where you’ve grown up. Cheltenham has many interesting areas but having spent most of my life in and around the area I’ve taken it for granted. Only last week I was walking around the town and just started looking up more, surprised myself with what I had missed out on. Just need to find a way to notice more at ground level!
Nice little video Tim. I have not visited your town but I have now added it to my list of places to see in 2024. It seems to have lots of photographic opportunities so I think a weekend break is on the cards. Many thanks.
I love the idea, taking amazing photos in "boring" locations. Maybe there are no boring locations, but I understand your point. I think layering is something to make photos really interesting.
Yeah that’s it, I don’t find any locations ‘boring’ now, but I guess this video its more to illustrate how to make photos in somewhere smaller and quieter than a city. Thanks for the comment! ✌🏻
Great video. I've just seen an exhibition of Saul Leiter photos and he used a lot of these techniques to make the ordinary extraordinary. I'll definitely try experimenting with these tricks!
Great info. Thank you! The scene at 3 seconds in of the building with the tree shadow would have been a perfect opportunity for a spot metered black and white image. Meter the highlight to enhance the tree shadows, tighter symmetrical crop then wait for someone to walk by.
Lovely work Tim and thank you. I might take one of my cameras for a walk this weekend and apply your ideas and see what I can find! Cheers from Sydney - Dave
6:40 is a fantastic tip, I could add to that, that you should not worry about taking the best picture in terms of settings just make sure to take the picture. If you are shooting products or fashion or whatever you can arrange things as you please, you can re shoot, you can not do that out in the streets, so do not worry if you got the right ISO or exposure or whatever just take the photo.
😊My goodness you're a delightful chap. I don't even own a real camera and I watched your whole video. This is one of those videos I landed on and couldn't stop watching, your presentation is excellent. I think your tips will work for more than Street Photography. I'm going to apply them to the little videos I make of my little marble toy on my desk...with a phone. I really appreciate the Framing ideas, plus the foreground, mid and background tips.🎉
THANK YOU!!! This is something I've been struggling with, living in American suburbia near a large city that isn't exactly the world's most exciting of urban areas. As much as I love my area (Buffalo, NY, USA), I've been struggling to figure out how to do effective street photography around here.
Hey, Kelly! Thanks for the comment! Yeah it’s certainly more of a challenge when we live somewhere like that, but hopefully this helped a little. Just gotta get out there and make the most of what you can :)
This video, the delivery of it all, is so good I'm bookmarking it to share with future students of photography. Patience helps too, presently shooting city jackdaws, a lot of waiting gives a lot of results, come spring it's Huawei P20 Pro street time with the glorious mono-sensor.
I needed this i feel as i have to be somewhere vibrant to shoot cause my location is boring AF. But thanks to your perspective I'm going out with the kids to the park and then start moving around in the area applying your techniques with some patience THANK YOU
Awesome tips 🙂 I love your black and white travel photo at 9:09 in the market, that light is so nice. Also funny that you managed to capture a shot of Korahn Gayle at 9:19 not landing a trick!
Thank you! I’m hoping to make that a long term project, tho taking photos at the racecourse isn’t strictly allowed… but yeah have a few projects on the go, video for that soon!
🔴 if you enjoyed the video please hit the like button to help it spread to more people to enjoy - as always thanks for watching!
This was some of the best quick tip video on photography I've ever seen on the platform (and I've been up and around photo YT)
Keep it up!
Done. Sometimes I can't even get my wife to hit the 'like' on one of my videos. "Oh yeah, I keep forgetting...(giggles)."🙄
@@ModulerDroneThank you! 🙏🏻
@@ACME22haha thank you!
I already did it
The best Tip i realised a few months ago: take your camera everywhere. I often left my canon 6d at home because it is heavy and feels like a "burden". I solved my problem by getting a small m4/3 camera with a pancake lens and now it is with me nearly every time! No missed oppurtunities anymore :)
Yep 100%! A small every day carry is essential to never miss an opportunity and I actually don’t really have one at the moment. I’m torn between getting an iPhone 15 or a Ricoh griii. Only thing putting me off the Ricoh is battery life (and wish it was weather sealed)
I loved my old Canon 5Dii but also often left it home because it was too heavy to lug along
100% agree
the batteries are tiny! I keep 2 in my pocket and hardly know they are there.@@timjamiesonphotos
What focal length you bring with you?
If you find street photography hard in a small British town, you have no idea how hard street photography is in a North American suburb where people only walk to get out of their cars and cross one of the endless parking lots that litter our cities.
Sounds bleak mate
Record that bleakness. That is your muse.
The problem is that American suburban bleakness is basically the same everywhere in the country. There's just not a lot to work with when it's all big box stores and highways.
@@ThoolooExpress may I suggest taking macro shots?
haha, accurate.
I have NEVER, in my 72 years of life, found any place where I couldn't find something interesting. Even if it was just a leaf, a pebble or a piece of wood. Nothing is mundane if you treat it with respect.
Yeah that’s a good positive outlook! A leaf, pebble or piece of wood don’t help for street photography though 😉
Yep, even in a public toilet you can find something interesting like Fck JoeBiden scribbled on the walls. 😁
Fred Herzog was a photographer shooting street scenes in Vancouver, Canada, during the fifties and sixties, when Vancouver was essentially a small town surrounded by beautiful scenery. Most art photographers would have focused on landscape. He also shot in colour which was not fashionable for art photography at the time. He used many of the techniques you mention to perfectly capture the Vancouver of that era - neon lights reflected in the rain, kids dressed in their “old clothes” playing in front of typical corner stores, wide open near-deserted streets in downtown spaces that are now filled with high rises. Initially, his work was overlooked but nowadays his photos are cherished and prints sell for high prices. The mountains, ocean and (to a lesser extent) forests are still here, but the places and ambience that Fred caught on film only survive in his photos and the vague memories of people like me who grew up here. All of which is simply to agree that photos of even the most seemingly boring urban environments, if well executed, can have immeasurable lasting value. Keep up the good work.
To me, the biggest challenge is having people giving me weird looks (I'm an introvert), or even worse, them getting mad because they noticed me taking a picture with them in the frame (I don't even get close).
Ah yes I get that. That’s one of the most common difficulties about street photography that I hear, so you’re not alone, so will definitely be doing a video about this in the future :)
What really helps me is to avoid looking at the person after you made a picture of that person. Take the picture and look to something different, eg something far away.
Might sound silly, but perhaps this is an excuse to buy something with a waist level viewfinder. This almost certainly means film (which some of us crazy folk love) and I have a Rolleiflex 3.5F and several Bronica ETRSi cameras for precisely this reason, being very reluctant to stick cameras in people's faces. For me, shooting these older cameras is a joy in itself, along with all the wonderful inconveniences they bring, when compared to modern cameras (which I love too!). Cheers and good luck from Sydney - Dave
Tip for you from a former paparazzi, have your camera waist level with a screen that can be tilted or flipped up.
Stand slightly angled towards the place you are trying to photograph, try not to dress too conspicuous.
Stop using large cameras, use a smaller one with a smaller lens too draw less attention.
If you still get attention, tell them you are tourist in broken accent.
If you really want to photograph sensitive places, use those tiny pocket cameras with very long zoom, stand as far back as possible, use reflections to take picture of stuff behind you, not ideal but sometimes it can be the only way, like large windows or even bring yourself a small mirror.
But most importantly, never ever photograph near schools, kindergartens, hospitals or police stations.
That's something you can get over if you want it badly enough.
I love what you said
"Street photography is documenting life, in the future we'll be able to look back on what once was"
This really hits it because even though we can create such dynamic beautiful interesting photos in the future it will all be photo documentation of life. Even if we don't see something super special about it now, in the future we will.
Thanks mate! I really believe that. People say the future is video, but that needs editing and music and whoever produces a video can manipulate the viewer with the narrative, editing, music etc. A still image is and always will be the most powerful - in my opinion!
Go out with a theme in mind like "decay", "happiness" or "frame by light"
This just popped up in my recommendations and I'm glad it did.
Been shooting for over 50 years and figured a lot of this out over time, but this is very well reduced to an easy lesson that would be of value to many people... including a photographer of 50 years.
Enjoyed this.
Thank you, Albert! That’s very kind. Much appreciated 🙏🏻
The one downside of using unorthodox framing; you totally look like a stalker if they spot you 😂
Haha perhaps but I always pretend I’m taking a photo of something else and if they do notice who cares to be honest, it’s fun to do and we’re not harming anyone :)
Yeah especially by playgrounds
@@timjamiesonphotos is it allowed for random people to be in your shots though? legally speaking?
@@zafran20 so long as it is in a public area it is perfectly legal. but if you photograph in a mall or some kind of middle ground area they can kick you out but they aren't aloud to take your camera. ultimacy check your countries or towns laws & stipulations.
Your tip about being prepared is probably the most important for me. As a 35mm guy who prefers antique mechanical SLRs (still on the hunt for a good quality affordable rangefinder) , preparation is absolutely EVERYTHING to me, especially with street photography or candid shots. So many things have to be set beforehand in order for me to get that shot I want-- focus, aperture, shutter speed, exposure "push/pull", framing... If one of those is off, the shot I wanted can just be *poof* gone.
Excellent video, Tim. Great advice for beginners and experts alike.
Thanks a lot! Yeah I think that’s so important, if you’re serious about getting the best shots you can, have to be prepared, always ready, and know your gear really well 🙏🏻
This is the absolute perfect video for me, as Cheltenham is the town I take most my photos in haha
Very eery having this pop up in my feed.
Appreciate the guidance in this video, extra helpful having the context of walking through these places.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for the inspiration. I’ve lost motivation because I “can’t see” anything interesting, even though I know there should be.
My pleasure, glad you found the video inspiring. It can be tough but hope you find a way to explore the streets with a new eye 🙏🏻
Not sure that Cheltenham is a 'small town' with all its history and grandeur. My nearest town has a population of 15,000 and being towards the North of England, people are very wary of cameras, can become quite aggressive and will refuse if you ask their consent for a portrait. So I wouldn't take candid street photos here because of the possible fallout on the local Facebook groups eg "who is that weird old man taking photos in the street?"
Luckily, I am only a 90 minute train journey from London which is where I go one day each month for my street photography. I wish I could do it more often though.
Another excellent video. Thank you Tim
The coloring bit... got me.. pure comedy
I also love the tip about shooting in bad weather.. It's so easy to wanna remain cozy/warm/dry but you miss out on some great opportunities!
Haha thanks! Yeah, it can be a drag but I never regret going out to shoot in bad weather 🌦️
Fantastic. Today i was shooting my dog on the sofa...i realized how boring my photo was, but the moment i moved at a 45 degree angle ...everything changed. Just moving your body and recomposing from a different perspective made a huge difference.
good tips Tim, I remember the American photographer Paul Strand once said the possibility to make great photos can happen within 100 meters of your front door. You don't have to travel to exotic places to find great pics. One of my favourite books is The World From My Front Porch by Larry Towell. Gorgeous work taken on his family farm.
Thanks Mark! That’s one of the things that keeps me so hooked to street photography. I know that whenever I leave my flat I might end up getting the best photo I’ve ever taken. Will check out Larry Towell, thanks!
That’s an expensive book.
One masterpiece in Photography presented by a Master. Thank you for this "condensed" lecture - right on the nail on every point - this is how "educating" should be. Interesting, focused, informative - and entertaining. A bundle of information and incredible help in making a step into the right direction in creating memories for a lifetime.
Thank you! That’s very kind 🙏🏻
I find that going out in a busy area, but finding a vantage point and scout out for a while, and then dip down in the crowd, are great solution.
Really good... no blah blah. Just clear tips with examples. My kind of tutorial.😊
Thanks a lot! Glad you liked it 🙏🏻
Being an all weather photographer was a game changer for me. Never miss a weekend walk for weather reasons.
It's cold and rainy today and I'm heading out in about 30 minutes
Yeah man, that was a revelation for me too. Really helps to have a weather sealed camera as that takes some of the excuse options away from it. Always enjoy it when I make it out the door 👌🏻
I can't afford another camera or lens. How do I protect the equipment?
@@MattTrevett Buy a dedicated rain sleeve or just use a cheap transparent plastic bag. Make a hole for the front of the lens to stick through and use a rubber band to hold it in place and to complete the seal. Or use a small camera that you can operate one-handed and use your other hand to carry an umbrella.
It might be fun to recreate the bookshop historic shots especially if the buildings still exist.
That’s a cool idea!
Amazing tips. Though I live in Ottawa, Cansada's capital, it is a boring place. I have to watch this video a number of times to get inspiration. Thanks.
Thank you! Glad you found it useful 🙏🏻
Great inspiring video. You covered all the "un-inspiring" ways that we tell ourselves photography (or art) can be boring, but in actuality there's always art to create. Thanks for making this. I have also enjoyed your other videos featuring other photographers.
I used to travel a lot and do streetphotography in twenties. I‘ve even planned to study photojournalism. But then live came knocking and now it‘s more of a hobby. I capture mostly family life but your video made me rethink of my attitude towards photography. I mostly travel now in my homecountry switzerland and it has a lot to offer. Maybe I‘ll go out for some shots on the weekend 😊
Thanks for changing my perspective and teaching me a few things.
So happy to hear that!!
Did you go shoot?
Awesome information Tim, I'm a west country wildlife photographer who's lost some mojo. As i have a cruise coming up that will visit the likes of Lisbon and Porto i thought i would give street photography a go. I have trawled through UA-cam looking for information and tips, and while i have found some great photographers (you included), none of them resonate with me as much as you do. Your information is clear and concise, your photography is engaging and meaningful, and it's given me all the confidence to make my trip a potential photography success. I think i even noticed a photo from my neck of the woods in North Devon, showing that you don't need to be in the big city and that Street Photography can be practiced anywhere.
So thank you for the video's, looking forward to watching more and learning to hone this interesting genre of photography.
Ah so happy to hear you’re dipping your toe into street photography, it’s a lot of fun and the possibilities are endless! Enjoy 🙏🏻
Thanks for your awesome tutorial. I noticed that the more I learnt about photography, the more I started looking at everything though the lens of a camera. Light through trees, old vehicles, even a waste recycling centre with piles of bricks, green waste, scrap metal etc :) Its a great feeling.
That’s awesome, happy to hear that 🙏🏻
I really love your photos. You are a huge inspiration!!! I got my first camera a few days ago and I can't wait to explore street photography, thank you for your advise!
Ah I’m so happy to hear that! Welcome to the club 😀
Awesome video, very clearly delivered and useful for someone like me starting to try to get into street photography!
One follow-on tip I'd give people, is that the "sometimes more is more" can apply to editing as well as framing - though maybe more so in other genres of photography.
A few months after starting the hobby, my motorsport photography was making me feel like it was lacking something. I was satisfied with my technical execution, but all my photos were coming out "good", but didn't excite me. What it took to break this cycle is trying some edits and techniques that a lot of photographers would dogmatically dismiss, including absolutely absurd levels of colour editing, slow panning and weird framing to create interesting effects - creating an end result that is quite obviously nothing like what was seen in person
This taught me how to make photos exciting by purposely adding drama, but it also made me appreciate the nuance of a more minimalist approch, and how these two trains of thought can coexist to create a nice blend to a photography portfolio.
Great video. I lived abroad in an interesting, vibrant place, then moved to small hometown and did not feel like shooting, losing passion. Now I shoot more frequently and different kind of photography, simply adapted.
This is the first video of yours I’ve watched and it’s full of great tips. As someone who hasn’t quite worked out what sort of a photographer I am, I’ll be heading out to do some street photography off the back of this to see how I do! Thanks for the inspiration!
Glad you enjoyed it and going it useful! Enjoy hitting the streets 📸
Great tips, Tim - thanks! And great capture at 02:04 (gentleman reading paper in cafe).
Thank you! I used to think that my town Stockholm is boring with its flat light. Your videos gave me new inspiration to go out and shoot. Findind excuses not to it’a the biggest obstacle.
Thanks for the support, really appreciate it!
Pretty "Saul Leitery" your photos 😅. Love your examples and your tips! Thank you for sharing!
moment is everything. more important than all the other points you've raised. all the others are great, but the moment is the biggest. great video.
You have no idea how valuable this video is! you cannot even imagine!!!! Thank you so much for this!!!
Thanks Ian! That’s so kind, really happy you found it useful :)
@@timjamiesonphotos More than useful it is!!! This video opened a new window for my photography! Thank you and subscribed!
Great tips thanks! Also I think your photos are really beautiful !!
Thank you. Great video. I feel like I'm stuck in a boring place and trying to break out this boredom every time I'm out for street photography. such good advice! 👍
Dang, you really got my brain working. I had no idea the boring place I live in has a lot of interesting aspects till I saw this.
So happy to hear that man, happy shooting 📸
Fantastic video, Tim, really inspiring. Thanks a lot!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻
Invaluable tips for someone who has just started to learn photography and is interested in doing street photography!!! Thanks a ton.
Thank you! I’m really happy to hear that 🙏🏻
This is the first of your videos that I've seen, and it's great! I can relate to so much of this; I live in a small town and have taken the same photos of it over and over; time to look for more framing, reflections, and more! Thank you for the inspiration, and for showing your beautiful photos along the way!
loved this video, I hope it's okay that it's okay that I share it in my newsletter :)
Hey man! Really glad to hear you enjoyed it and absolutely, share away 👌🏻. Love your work by the way! 🙏🏻
@@timjamiesonphotos big thanks! :)
That's exactly what I do frequently in my small town 👍
Glad to hear it!
i live in a city filled with so much history, culture, and vibrancy. although it’s not boring, this video still came in really useful and inspirational to continue expanding my street/documentative photography. a lot of great advices were pointed out that are key for this kind of work. thanks tim!
also you’ve got a new subscriber!
So happy to hear that!
Superb video! Has inspired me to get out to boring places and get clicking. Thank you!
So happy to hear that!
I completely understand what you're saying. The place where I live offers an insane, cold and windy weather. It is boring for me because is not a place that offers a variety of activities to do and it is a small place compare with huge cities. There is always something new to photograph. We need to observe and look for other things to photograph. I usually create a topic. Example today I want to photograph old buildings or Abstract photography, etc.
Great tips, well presented and illustrated with great images! Thanks, Tim!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 🙏🏻
That’s really great. I remember when I moved to Stockholm and was so lost. But i think it improved my photography a lot. In a way it’s much easier to take a great photo in NYC just because everything there looks cinematic, but taking a great street photo in empty city - that’s another level :)
Thank you! this is very helpful. I live in a small town, low vibe. Lately I've been feeling down that my photos seem boring to me. Now I need to get out and try out your tips.
My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful 👌🏻
I personally belief boring places push for creativity rather than hindering it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Thanks Thomas! I couldn’t agree more. The more we push ourselves in boring places the better we are when we’re in an incredible location :)
This is the video i needed. I'm stuck in an town with very old architecture (Bruges, Belgium) and my interest really lies with modern-futuristic architecture. Will have to focus more on the people instead of the architecture to get unique pictures. Thanks for the tips!
Ooo yes! I’d love to visit Bruges! But I totally get what you mean, I’d find it exciting but for you as you live there it’s not what you are really excited about - one person’s rubbish is another person’s treasure as they say. But yeah, happy shooting, hope the tips in the video were useful and you find some inspiration for your city :)
@@timjamiesonphotos Yea after 29 years seeing the same city its nothing special anymore haha. But if you ever need a guide in Bruges let me know :)
These are very good tips and observations. Thank you.
Thank you! I’m glad you think so 🙏🏻
Deliberately trying to be more creative with your composition I feel is a must to keep photography fresh long term
Brilliant......I'm reinspired after several years, thanks so much!
So happy to hear that, Mike!
Wonderful ideas - really succinct- yet creative !
Thank you, Don!
I fly drones and live in a boring place compared to many of the drone videos I see. I plan on incorporating some of these ideas in my future flights. Very good ideas and advice.
Sounds great!
I love in Cheltenham and I now have more ideas for my street photography. I've been really stuck lately. Brilliant video. Thank you.
Fantastic! So happy to hear that!
This is so challenging. Thank you.
Very helpful, as always Tim. I live in a "boring small town" and there are two events here next weekend. As long as there isn't a major Winter storm, I'm going.
Fantastic! Sounds great 👍🏻
This video presentation was really wonderful. I live in a small town, but didn’t think that there was much the photograph. You given me many more new ideas. Thank you very much. 😊
Thank you! Glad you found the video helpful 🙏🏻
I live in a big island city, but I still felt like I hadn't had much street to photograph. I see now that I have it great. Thank you for the reality check. I'll be sure to get out there often.
Great stuff! Really happy to hear the video helped for some perspective and ideas 🙏🏻
the same light same time of year knowing it makes it interesting
Great sharing and love your artworks. Subscribed.
Cheers!
Thanks for the tips Tim! I’ve come to the conclusion that you can get easily become blinded to things of interest in areas where you’ve grown up. Cheltenham has many interesting areas but having spent most of my life in and around the area I’ve taken it for granted. Only last week I was walking around the town and just started looking up more, surprised myself with what I had missed out on. Just need to find a way to notice more at ground level!
Just discovered this gem of a channel. Thanks, Tim, for sharing your talent.
Thank you for the very kind comment! 🙏🏻
Nice advice.. I'm certainly going to try'em
Bringing a bulky camera around is really not my cup of tea, so I bought a second hand ricoh r10 and man I really love this camera
Liked that, good reminders and helpful 👍👍👍
I love photography in bad weather.
Simply great video, so inspiring and to see someone else photograph a town that I know so well really makes the creativity ideas pop.
Thank you, Steve! Really appreciate that mate and glad you found the video helpful :)
Nice little video Tim. I have not visited your town but I have now added it to my list of places to see in 2024. It seems to have lots of photographic opportunities so I think a weekend break is on the cards. Many thanks.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. It’s a tricky place for street photography but it is a nice little town :)
Wonderful ideas - really succinct- yet creative !
Thank you, Mila! That’s very kind 🙏🏻
I love the idea, taking amazing photos in "boring" locations. Maybe there are no boring locations, but I understand your point. I think layering is something to make photos really interesting.
Yeah that’s it, I don’t find any locations ‘boring’ now, but I guess this video its more to illustrate how to make photos in somewhere smaller and quieter than a city. Thanks for the comment! ✌🏻
Great video. I've just seen an exhibition of Saul Leiter photos and he used a lot of these techniques to make the ordinary extraordinary. I'll definitely try experimenting with these tricks!
Great info. Thank you! The scene at 3 seconds in of the building with the tree shadow would have been a perfect opportunity for a spot metered black and white image. Meter the highlight to enhance the tree shadows, tighter symmetrical crop then wait for someone to walk by.
Glad you enjoyed it :) and yeah exactly you can make a good shot in the most mundane of places
Great video! as someone who lives in a small town I greatly appreciate your advice and tips. thanks!
Thanks heaps! Glad it was useful 🙏🏻
An incredible video mate, really great tips!
Thank you, glad you think so!
Excellent video. It’s good to be reminded that great photos need some thought!
Thanks so much 🤩
Lovely work Tim and thank you. I might take one of my cameras for a walk this weekend and apply your ideas and see what I can find! Cheers from Sydney - Dave
Thank you! And I’m so glad to hear that, that’s why I make these videos, in the hope to get folks out photographing - enjoy! 📸
One of the best street photography videos I've seen. Great job and thank you!
Thank you! What a kind comment 🙏🏻
Thanks for all the tips and photos you shared. Very informative!
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful! :)
@@timjamiesonphotos You’re welcome. It was so good
6:40 is a fantastic tip, I could add to that, that you should not worry about taking the best picture in terms of settings just make sure to take the picture. If you are shooting products or fashion or whatever you can arrange things as you please, you can re shoot, you can not do that out in the streets, so do not worry if you got the right ISO or exposure or whatever just take the photo.
Thank you, Nico! And I totally agree with that, a topic that will be coming up in a video soon :)
9:06 this PURE ARTTT 😍
Thank you 🙏🏻
😊My goodness you're a delightful chap. I don't even own a real camera and I watched your whole video. This is one of those videos I landed on and couldn't stop watching, your presentation is excellent. I think your tips will work for more than Street Photography. I'm going to apply them to the little videos I make of my little marble toy on my desk...with a phone. I really appreciate the Framing ideas, plus the foreground, mid and background tips.🎉
What a lovely comment, thank you! 🙏🏻
THANK YOU!!! This is something I've been struggling with, living in American suburbia near a large city that isn't exactly the world's most exciting of urban areas. As much as I love my area (Buffalo, NY, USA), I've been struggling to figure out how to do effective street photography around here.
Hey, Kelly! Thanks for the comment! Yeah it’s certainly more of a challenge when we live somewhere like that, but hopefully this helped a little. Just gotta get out there and make the most of what you can :)
This video, the delivery of it all, is so good I'm bookmarking it to share with future students of photography. Patience helps too, presently shooting city jackdaws, a lot of waiting gives a lot of results, come spring it's Huawei P20 Pro street time with the glorious mono-sensor.
Ah thank you! That’s far too kind. Much appreciated 🙏🏻
What a great video. So many good ideas and you've put so much effort into the video editing - it looks great. Oh, and your photos are fantastic.
Thank you, Paula! That means so much 🙏🏻
So helpful, as I live in a rural area, many miles from a large town. Well done!
Thank you, Steve! So happy to hear that 🙏🏻
This was such a great video. Well edited, put together, and it really got me fired up. Thank you!
Thank you, Pasha! Glad to hear that 🙏🏻
This was a very helpful and well-put-together video, keep it up brother!
Thank you! Happy to hear that 🙏🏻
I've been feeling uninspired recently and your vid and tips really made me wanna go out and shoot ASAP! Great video!
That’s so great to hear! Have fun out there 📸
I needed this i feel as i have to be somewhere vibrant to shoot cause my location is boring AF. But thanks to your perspective I'm going out with the kids to the park and then start moving around in the area applying your techniques with some patience THANK YOU
So happy to hear that! Happy shooting 📸
That Albert Heijn bag with the ‘hell is eternal guy’ is priceless.
Awesome tips 🙂 I love your black and white travel photo at 9:09 in the market, that light is so nice. Also funny that you managed to capture a shot of Korahn Gayle at 9:19 not landing a trick!
Thank you, Matt! Really appreciate that 🙏🏻
Great tips! thank you so much! Definitely feel more inspired to get out in my "boring" city now!
Great! So happy to hear that 🙏🏻
“Day at the races” photos look great! Do you have any other photo projects ongoing? Would be great to see a video on one of those
Thank you! I’m hoping to make that a long term project, tho taking photos at the racecourse isn’t strictly allowed… but yeah have a few projects on the go, video for that soon!
Brother you nailed this one! Well done. I'm sure a lot of people can relate to this video
Thank you!!
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Judging by the number of views, a lot of us live in boring places.
Yes it seems that way!
That’s what the people of Midsomer thought too.
Quite informative and ispirational. Thanks for your work.