I love your unobtrusive style of street photography. As a confrontation avoidant person myself its really exciting to see your style. I cant wait to try it
You’ve gone through a similar process as me. Shooting 18 months now, first 6 months spent with a 50mm and shooting similar to how you first did - from far away etc I’ve found myself shooting 28mm now and enjoying it much more. I like the closer shots.
Thank you for the lesson (on "graphically designed" streetphotos). I do find these streetphotos (too many on social media) to be visually pleasing but could never bring myself to shoot them. Often wondering if I am somehow "deficient"... But what you said really taught me a lesson today. You see, I am an instructional designer by trade. No wonder I find those photos pleasing to my eyes. But as I only do streetphotography during my travels: i have to do walk-by shooting and never 'fishing' at a spot. Thank you so much for showing me my blindspot!! I do have one question, if I do f8 and shutter speed of 1/500 like you said (and I have done that before), this will leave the ISO alto be the only variable. I find some photos to end up being very grainy/even break up due to the high ISOs. What's your advice? Do you just set the Max ISO to 6400 and leave it, or and then denoise with some software?
Leave the iso at the highest you are happy with. If the light starts to go, drop the aperture to f5.6 or the shutter speed to 1/250. You might get a little more movement but I think that looks ok when the light is poor.
Yes I find It is actually easier to shoot candids from 2meters or closer than further away - the 21/24mm lenses are perfect for that - lovely exposition of the difference between a 'wait for it' set up shot and a walk by candid.
Hi Jeff, always a warm feeling when I see or hear you on my screen. Thanks for a great video today. I hope you and the family are doing well. Is the weather turning yet there? In Miami it turns but no one notices lol. Have a great one, thumbs up on your video! 👍👍👍
Hi Peter. You are always very kind. We are all good thanks. We’re being battered by a storm at the moment!! Red warning from the met office for part of the UK. 😱🌧️
Same photo journey here with me. I don't bother hardly anymore with those 'lone figure in a scene' compositions, and yes contrived is the perfect adjective to describe those shots. As you say. they are fine as part of a learning process, however we simply see so many of them, these photos give me nigh on zero emotional response. Add 'boring' to 'contrived' as well. Your shot of the week and the one with the boy at 1:01 [on the pier?] are both excellent, and prove that getting closer is crucial. Nice work!
I am increasingly drawn to photograph like this with deep depth of field. How do you set your focus though? To infinity or a certain range you prefer such as 1.5m? Do you change the range of focus as you go along?
I don't do any street photography, but a few shots of our local town Altrincham that I have done, and there are people in the photos follow my idea that its the juxtaposition of the people and their relationship to each other that is inetersting in the photograph, it sort of tells a story And, I think this is exactly what you are saying. Personally I am not a great fan of all these ' fine art ' Fan Ho style photography with graphic elements as the main subject and a human figure playing the role of the extra, more like a prop.
Really like this video and your others, but I wanted to ask a question regarding the composition. Firstly, it's great! :) But would you say that this was more happenchance, or did you see the people clustered (for want of a better word), and from experience you were able to quickly see the lines, angles, relationship of one person to another, etc.? If the latter, I hope one day to be this 'fast' with my eye, mind, and finger. :)
I saw the photograph. Liked the arrangement. Took it. Working like this you have to trust your eye. At no point did I consciously analyse the scene. Hope this helps.
Great image Jeff and thanks for the info and tutorial! Question: when creating street photography images like this, do you use the LCD screen to compose or do you use the camera's viewfinder? If the latter do you use the optical viewfinder or electronic (I actually don't know if the Monochrom has OVF and EVF, I just assume...; I am using a Fuji X100F, hence my question). Thanks! - Eric.
Totally agree with you, though I am not adverse to people side on, building shot. But it's people, their expressions or lack of even, tourists, locals, workers etc.
Outstanding shot Jeff, personally I prefer getting close like this rather than the standoff unrecognisable lone figure in a scene, I'm all about the emotion, and gestures. I watch your image breakdowns with great Interest you dissect a shot with such razor sharp precision, when I critique my own efforts I use a rusty old chainsaw. Enjoyed that vid mate keep em coming.
@@WalkLikeAliceA subtle but key word is missing - people don't have a REASONABLE expectation of privacy in (most) public spaces. I don't point this out to be pedantic, honest, guv, but it is important. Because if you used (and I hope it goes without saying that I know you would never do this) a telephoto lens to photograph someone being wheeled into the Vic from an ambulance, they could likely say they had a REASONABLE expectation of privacy. That's obviously in stark contrast to someone walking down the street - but both are in public, although one has more of a reason to expect privacy.
@@justamanwithanopinion fair point but what is reasonable? How quickly do we get into the whole street photography vs photojournalism argument. Also consider that in your scenario, it’s not unreadable to assume that the hospital, ambulance crew etc will have already filmed the person on the stretcher.
So it seems you transitioned from being a Scene based street photographer, to being a Character based one. From being a "Fisherman" to a "Hunter". I do like the Hunter based photographs, especially from the Japanese school of street photography like Daido Moriyama Yutaka Takanashi, Tatsuo Suzuki, etc. But because of image ownership laws in the E.U. being less forgiving than in the UK or US, I got to stick with being a humble fisherman, whether I like or not.
Quite sad that this has become a luxury in many jurisdictions nowadays. Attempting similar shots in a number of cities in Asia for instance, you may risk yourself being arrested :(😠
I love your unobtrusive style of street photography. As a confrontation avoidant person myself its really exciting to see your style. I cant wait to try it
Give it a go. It might surprise you.
You’ve gone through a similar process as me. Shooting 18 months now, first 6 months spent with a 50mm and shooting similar to how you first did - from far away etc
I’ve found myself shooting 28mm now and enjoying it much more. I like the closer shots.
Good stuff. I always like the challenge of getting in close.
Sweet photo and to sharing your thinking that has evolved over time. All the best.
Thanks for watching
Thank you for the lesson (on "graphically designed" streetphotos). I do find these streetphotos (too many on social media) to be visually pleasing but could never bring myself to shoot them. Often wondering if I am somehow "deficient"... But what you said really taught me a lesson today. You see, I am an instructional designer by trade. No wonder I find those photos pleasing to my eyes. But as I only do streetphotography during my travels: i have to do walk-by shooting and never 'fishing' at a spot. Thank you so much for showing me my blindspot!!
I do have one question, if I do f8 and shutter speed of 1/500 like you said (and I have done that before), this will leave the ISO alto be the only variable. I find some photos to end up being very grainy/even break up due to the high ISOs. What's your advice? Do you just set the Max ISO to 6400 and leave it, or and then denoise with some software?
Leave the iso at the highest you are happy with. If the light starts to go, drop the aperture to f5.6 or the shutter speed to 1/250. You might get a little more movement but I think that looks ok when the light is poor.
Finally someone I can resonate with my style of street photography. Thank you for the videos and keep them coming. Subbed.
Thank you 🙏
Yes I find It is actually easier to shoot candids from 2meters or closer than further away - the 21/24mm lenses are perfect for that - lovely exposition of the difference between a 'wait for it' set up shot and a walk by candid.
Thank you
Hi Jeff, always a warm feeling when I see or hear you on my screen. Thanks for a great video today. I hope you and the family are doing well. Is the weather turning yet there? In Miami it turns but no one notices lol. Have a great one, thumbs up on your video! 👍👍👍
Hi Peter. You are always very kind. We are all good thanks. We’re being battered by a storm at the moment!! Red warning from the met office for part of the UK. 😱🌧️
Same photo journey here with me. I don't bother hardly anymore with those 'lone figure in a scene' compositions, and yes contrived is the perfect adjective to describe those shots. As you say. they are fine as part of a learning process, however we simply see so many of them, these photos give me nigh on zero emotional response. Add 'boring' to 'contrived' as well. Your shot of the week and the one with the boy at 1:01 [on the pier?] are both excellent, and prove that getting closer is crucial. Nice work!
Thanks. The story behind the boy on the pier is here if you haven’t seen it yet.
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I must get out more with my Q! Thanks for the vid, great photo👍
Thank you
In the picture left hand side a sign with the inscription:
WOW
I am increasingly drawn to photograph like this with deep depth of field. How do you set your focus though? To infinity or a certain range you prefer such as 1.5m? Do you change the range of focus as you go along?
I’m currently doing a video on this subject. So stay tuned. 🙂
So do you thinki it makes sense not to think to much to the composition and instead shoot quickly without check the display and take again the image?
Just shoot what your eye likes. The more experience, the better your eye becomes.
I don't do any street photography, but a few shots of our local town Altrincham that I have done, and there are people in the photos follow my idea that its the juxtaposition of the people and their relationship to each other that is inetersting in the photograph, it sort of tells a story And, I think this is exactly what you are saying. Personally I am not a great fan of all these ' fine art ' Fan Ho style photography with graphic elements as the main subject and a human figure playing the role of the extra, more like a prop.
Awesome photo sir..love your it's really how they say if you are not close enough your photos are close enough 😅
Thank you
Well done!!
Thank you 🙏
Wonderful street photo.
Thank you. That’s nice of you to say. 🙏
Великолепные фотографии и отличное объяснение !!!
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Really like this video and your others, but I wanted to ask a question regarding the composition. Firstly, it's great! :) But would you say that this was more happenchance, or did you see the people clustered (for want of a better word), and from experience you were able to quickly see the lines, angles, relationship of one person to another, etc.? If the latter, I hope one day to be this 'fast' with my eye, mind, and finger. :)
I saw the photograph. Liked the arrangement. Took it. Working like this you have to trust your eye. At no point did I consciously analyse the scene. Hope this helps.
@@WalkLikeAlice Yes, many thanks! I'm always amazed by photographers who have an eye for seeing (feeling?) this 'on the fly'. Great stuff.
Great image Jeff and thanks for the info and tutorial! Question: when creating street photography images like this, do you use the LCD screen to compose or do you use the camera's viewfinder? If the latter do you use the optical viewfinder or electronic (I actually don't know if the Monochrom has OVF and EVF, I just assume...; I am using a Fuji X100F, hence my question). Thanks! - Eric.
My cameras don’t have live view or EVF. So it’s either optical or shooting from the hip.
Thank you@@WalkLikeAlice Jeff for the additional explanation!
Totally agree with you, though I am not adverse to people side on, building shot. But it's people, their expressions or lack of even, tourists, locals, workers etc.
Thanks Iain 🙏
Outstanding shot Jeff, personally I prefer getting close like this rather than the standoff unrecognisable lone figure in a scene, I'm all about the emotion, and gestures. I watch your image breakdowns with great Interest you dissect a shot with such razor sharp precision, when I critique my own efforts I use a rusty old chainsaw. Enjoyed that vid mate keep em coming.
Thanks Paul, glad you liked it.
@1:41 Guess I am not going on the pier then..
That was after the first uk lockdown.
My kinda shootin'! Hope to meet you sometime.
Thank you. Glad you liked it
Caravaggio couldn't do it better
Oh I think he could!! A lot better :) But thank you.
How do you do this with the people's declaration of consent?
In the UK, people don't have any expectation to privacy in a public place. I don't need anyone's consent to take their photograph on the streets.
@@WalkLikeAliceA subtle but key word is missing - people don't have a REASONABLE expectation of privacy in (most) public spaces. I don't point this out to be pedantic, honest, guv, but it is important. Because if you used (and I hope it goes without saying that I know you would never do this) a telephoto lens to photograph someone being wheeled into the Vic from an ambulance, they could likely say they had a REASONABLE expectation of privacy. That's obviously in stark contrast to someone walking down the street - but both are in public, although one has more of a reason to expect privacy.
@@justamanwithanopinion fair point but what is reasonable? How quickly do we get into the whole street photography vs photojournalism argument. Also consider that in your scenario, it’s not unreadable to assume that the hospital, ambulance crew etc will have already filmed the person on the stretcher.
So it seems you transitioned from being a Scene based street photographer, to being a Character based one. From being a "Fisherman" to a "Hunter". I do like the Hunter based photographs, especially from the Japanese school of street photography like Daido Moriyama Yutaka Takanashi, Tatsuo Suzuki, etc. But because of image ownership laws in the E.U. being less forgiving than in the UK or US, I got to stick with being a humble fisherman, whether I like or not.
Quite sad that this has become a luxury in many jurisdictions nowadays. Attempting similar shots in a number of cities in Asia for instance, you may risk yourself being arrested :(😠
Yes. It is especially as everyone is filmed multiple times a day through CCTV, dash cams, mobile phones etc.
@@WalkLikeAlice oh the irony :)