What Morocco taught me about street photography

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  • Опубліковано 10 гру 2024

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  • @SidVidZid
    @SidVidZid Рік тому +128

    Good to be discreet and respectful. Some tourists go and take pics in underdeveloped countries as if people are zoo animals. No humility, no ethics, no self respect.

    • @FaizalWestcott
      @FaizalWestcott  Рік тому +32

      I unfortunately witnessed it myself here. It was so cringe seeing how some photographers acted

    • @Someone08119
      @Someone08119 Рік тому +5

      Underdeveloped?

    • @AnthonyJGianotti
      @AnthonyJGianotti Рік тому +8

      Having traveled extensively this is far too true. I always use a 50 or 75 when in developing countries and try to learn and be respectful of the culture of the place I’m in. Lost some great photos because of it but I am in their home space so one should be respectful. I’ve seen so much cringe behavior from other photogs though.

    • @Yanzdorloph
      @Yanzdorloph Рік тому +5

      I mean, I wouldn't say that Morocco is that underdeveloped, tourists just focus on the medinas that were built a thousand years that represent less than 10% of the city, outside the medinas are modern cities were most ppl live, althou not all cities and regions of Morocco are equal ofc

    • @ruud6828
      @ruud6828 Рік тому

      Morocco is considered 3rd World country, or a developing nation.

  • @sadilekjakub98
    @sadilekjakub98 Рік тому +65

    Faizal, this is your best video yet, in my opinion. Incredible work! The photos, footage, music, editing, the message.. everything was on point. I love this!

  • @clemmentalo4820
    @clemmentalo4820 Рік тому +30

    My mom’s hometown I need to show it to her you captured the essence of the city so well

  • @baragsen
    @baragsen Рік тому +33

    Love the intro, the Jazzy Blues-ish and hectic nature of it reminded me of some Cowboy Bebop scene on Moroccan Street.
    Great to see you enjoying my home country! Haven't been able to get back there since Covid, so it's been amazing being able to follow you on your journey and from the eyes of a street photographer.

  • @AlexOnStreets
    @AlexOnStreets Рік тому +2

    Thanks for taking the time to make this beautiful video. :)

  • @Chipop267
    @Chipop267 Рік тому +1

    Love the audio! Reminiscent of my own travel there. Amazing photos!

  • @baptiste.p4177
    @baptiste.p4177 Рік тому +9

    Been following this channel for about 3 years now, and I personally feel like this video really stands out as one of the most beautiful, inspiring and as strong on the video side than on the photography side. Being able to have a feeling for the place through motion and at the same time contemplating some of those minimalist and yet vivid and amazing compositions and street shots… had to watch it a second time straight away 😂!
    Bravo Faizal 🙌

  • @fenan6965
    @fenan6965 Рік тому +3

    a round of applause for the music choices made as well 👏👏👏

  • @sosoadler
    @sosoadler 2 місяці тому

    I travelled to marocco in august and its where my love for photography (especially street photography) started. Now I grabbed my old camera and started a new hobby

  • @developingtank
    @developingtank Рік тому +1

    The hectic b-roll in this video is really cool, as well as, the Kamasi sounding experimental jazz. Nice to see a different style from what’s usually on youtube.

  • @haoyuan557
    @haoyuan557 4 місяці тому

    Thanks!

  • @jonashuck
    @jonashuck Рік тому +4

    This was great man. You're really finding your groove with these last few videos. Feels very unique.

  • @peterhansen4605
    @peterhansen4605 2 місяці тому

    Definitely one of the street photography pov here. Superb shot. Amazing vibe. Thanks

  • @jztouch
    @jztouch Рік тому +2

    I hear Morocco is an especially challenging place for street photography. You got some real keepers. Kudos!

  • @calincharles
    @calincharles Рік тому +3

    Loved this video. I just visited there myself for the first time last week (Marrakech for 4 days, across the sahara for 3 days, and then 4 days in fes) and did some street photography/POV video i'm still editing.
    Your description of your sensory experience there is so spot on. It was very overwhelming at first and my fiance and i almost got run over probably 10 times a day. But visually, one of the coolest places I've ever visited. Such amazing colors in the Souks paired with such a stunning red/magenta hue to the building walls.

  • @barsbeatlife
    @barsbeatlife Рік тому +3

    Really relatable. I visited late last year and it’s a perfect place for photography but you also learn to become more respectful of boundaries in the culture. Was my first trip outside of Europe armed with my X100V and I just couldn’t stop taking photos of shadows and light.
    You do end up shooting from the hip but in truth I’d agree, the best places to photograph are away from the medina. The light hits beautifully on those buildings. Also really enjoyed taking pictures of doors lol.

  • @cgolovac1
    @cgolovac1 Рік тому

    the portrait of the two young boys against the wall is breathtaking. great work!

  • @thesruti
    @thesruti Рік тому

    I love your style of storytelling, Faizal! It really conjures up a vivid visual. The photos, the footage, the music, your commentary - all together - beautiful!

  • @awpqq
    @awpqq Рік тому

    One of your most interesting videos to me. I've been in Morocco many times over a 55 year period from 1967 when there were no tourists at all. It's a photographer’s paradise. Nice to see your shots of Marrakech off the tourist areas. There are lots of wonderful photo opportunities everywhere in Morocco. Explore all of it if you get the chance.

  • @banjo5835
    @banjo5835 Рік тому

    I'm usually more on the black and white side of street photography but I really like the colors in this one. I especially love the shot of the man at 4:20
    Great video

  • @SilatShooter
    @SilatShooter Рік тому

    Enjoy your vision! I always get new ideas on how to see and look for images through your videos. Thank you.

  • @tiagomsmota
    @tiagomsmota Рік тому

    What an impressive piece of work. Congratulations, Faizal, this was a treat to watch!

  • @sonholee5769
    @sonholee5769 Рік тому

    Wow! What a great time of photography!
    The music was well chosen as well.

  • @nizzy277
    @nizzy277 Рік тому

    love your style
    love your photo
    and i also love how you represented my country

  • @filterfreephotography
    @filterfreephotography Рік тому +2

    Love your style... Both as a narrator and photographer. Your editing is next level, even though I am a Lightroom user. LOL
    I find that sometimes the 'from the hip' photos are the most interesting, though.
    Glad you had a nice trip with your dad and did not get run over. :)

  • @robertgall92
    @robertgall92 Рік тому

    Your photography is amazing. Thanks for sharing it with us!

  • @rhodaone
    @rhodaone Рік тому

    amazing! all photos where beautiful but the second photo of the boy with the soccer ball is insane!!

  • @alexgomez9940
    @alexgomez9940 Рік тому

    Favorite photography creator. Always enjoy watching your videos and makes me want to go shoot some pics.

  • @princessrashidart
    @princessrashidart Рік тому

    Respect is key! Great video Faisal. Really beautiful and inspiring.

  • @john_in_Berlin
    @john_in_Berlin Рік тому +1

    Excellent. Extremely high-quality storytelling with visual support. Some photos reminiscent of HCB or W. Eugene Smith, then that shot in the window of the minivan, just superb. I like to think this is how I shoot as well on my best days, and yes, respectful, ethical. Each of your videos is like a beautiful haiku, a miniature window opening on to a bustling, kaleidoscopic world. Masterful.

  • @weisserth
    @weisserth Рік тому

    Man, some of your shots are out of this world in a sense so much coming together to make the shot.

  • @ReimannPembroke
    @ReimannPembroke Рік тому

    Awesome video!!! The photo at 8:31 was my favorite! I think you did a good job capturing a side of this city that not a lot of tourists would see!

  • @ClaesKamp
    @ClaesKamp Рік тому

    Faizal!!! This video is amazing. Love the edit, the music, the photos. All of it. Great job!

  • @helencogan2187
    @helencogan2187 Рік тому

    Well done, Faizal!!!

  • @dijabln1378
    @dijabln1378 Рік тому

    fujifilm raw files + capture one is so powerful! switched from lightroom last month and its so amazing.

  • @xleodu69
    @xleodu69 Рік тому

    Those are stunning shoots !

  • @FredericoAlmeida
    @FredericoAlmeida Рік тому

    Great great vídeo man, love the photos as usual. Your vibe its a pleasure to the eye. Congrats

  • @street.photography
    @street.photography Рік тому

    Wow Morocco! Love this video.

  • @jacobmaness7244
    @jacobmaness7244 Рік тому

    Excellent work as always.

  • @SilkyRonTheRoad
    @SilkyRonTheRoad Рік тому +1

    Wow! It has been a while since I have been so inspired to visit a country. We have been travelling the world for the past 16 months and have visited some incredible places, mostly in Asia but this is making us long for a huge culture shift!
    Thank you for creating such incredible and inspiring content! ✨🙏🏼✨

  • @skinnylegend8324
    @skinnylegend8324 Рік тому

    youre photography is so outstanding to me. I am obsessedd. the way you compose woth the light is exactly my taste❤️❤️❤️

  • @CraigTulloch
    @CraigTulloch Рік тому

    That shot @2:42 is incredible. Fantastic capture.

  • @victorporto5698
    @victorporto5698 Рік тому

    Excellent videography story and montage 👌 cheers from France 🇫🇷 !!

  • @WhyYouBulieMe
    @WhyYouBulieMe Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing this experience with us, I really appreciate the effort you put in this and how you manage to inspire me to travel and do more street photography.

  • @niccolorappuoli6212
    @niccolorappuoli6212 Рік тому

    I visited Morocco ten days ago for Street Photography, in the same place, wow, amazing travel and amazing video.

  • @teedeww5049
    @teedeww5049 Рік тому

    I think this particular video from you is a bit more special. Thanks faizal you made my i mean our day! 🙏🔥🔥

  • @tastemixer6450
    @tastemixer6450 Рік тому

    Faizal, thank you for the video. The city visuals were brilliant. And you got it right in saying we must learn to read the sensitivities of the places or countries we're photographing in. And not brazenly go in taking pics with impunity.

  • @tanhung5251
    @tanhung5251 Рік тому

    Faizal, I just want to say that I always love your content from the beginning! I wish that Sai Gon (Vietnam) will be on your travel list as well. I'm so excited to see my home country through your lens ❤

  • @dannyomo
    @dannyomo Рік тому

    the double walk-by fade out was just 🤌

  • @paulonuno1973
    @paulonuno1973 2 місяці тому

    enjoyed this video very much. thank you.

  • @bilouyassine
    @bilouyassine Рік тому +1

    beautiful video from my beautiful country, glad u like Morocco, you need more time to explore more places in the country, hope you visit it again 😍

  • @anaskezzar5662
    @anaskezzar5662 Рік тому

    Beautiful work faizal,a lot to learn from you my friend

  • @soyomarlr
    @soyomarlr Рік тому

    Marrakech is one of those places that makes you love photography even more, and once you visit it, you will return for sure. This video is a gem, thank you!

  • @joshuafrancis7396
    @joshuafrancis7396 Рік тому

    Always cool to see your perspective on photography, especially street photography as a tourist in other countries. Super inspiring and amazing photos as usual

  • @GrainAndPixels
    @GrainAndPixels Рік тому

    Great video, you got some amazing images on your trip!

  • @arpcsm
    @arpcsm Рік тому +1

    I’ve been planning to go to Morocco! Love your shots mate!! This really inspired me to push my plan sooner. ❤

  • @pidgeo202
    @pidgeo202 Рік тому

    Awesome Faizal. I'm going to Marrakesh next month. bringing my ricoh. can't wait. I'll be respectful.

  • @JAPYGT
    @JAPYGT Рік тому

    You're the definition of talent !

  • @JojoNgPhoto
    @JojoNgPhoto Рік тому

    Amazing work

  • @sneharkaporia547
    @sneharkaporia547 Рік тому

    Excellent video! Thoroughly enjoyed

  • @RewDowns
    @RewDowns Рік тому

    Great photos, very well done!

  • @roccomal
    @roccomal Рік тому

    Really nice video, and.. great music too! 👍

  • @EmilVargaPhotography
    @EmilVargaPhotography Рік тому

    Loved the video and amazing results!

  • @DrewWillson
    @DrewWillson Рік тому +1

    lovely images faizal

  • @techdavemt
    @techdavemt Рік тому

    Maan your calm voice, the way you film, the background music you choose, it all makes sense and the final product is an informative yet enjoyable video. Love these places too, magical, and hey it didn't seem that some photos were taken from the hip, agree with you that we need to respect different cultures. Good editing too that's a power tool. Keep grinding dude 😎👍

  • @silvanmortazavi2235
    @silvanmortazavi2235 Рік тому

    some of your best work so far. some great shots. love the jazz tunes at the beginning!
    marrakech is a double edged sword. overload of great motives, but you always get the feeling someone is about to slap the camera out of your hand.

  • @chrishuang7655
    @chrishuang7655 Рік тому

    There’s nothing else I can say. All photos (works) are amazing!

  • @markl2815
    @markl2815 26 днів тому

    The “fringe” shots are excellent. Almost timeless in parts
    Going there week after next … with an xt5
    If I can get close to your stuff, I’ll be very happy, thanks

  • @jamingdani
    @jamingdani Рік тому

    So good brother! Well done

  • @Robin_Zerbib
    @Robin_Zerbib Рік тому

    Hello Faizal, long time follower, first time commenter: your best video! I can get some Fan Ho in HK vibes here, very inspiring! And I think the video work and editing is top notch

  • @j.zuberi
    @j.zuberi Рік тому

    Beautiful Work!

  • @peevonb7070
    @peevonb7070 Рік тому

    Amazing, and first popup to the comment section guideline ever, that is great. Awesome shots, love it. Great channel.

  • @monkeypawism
    @monkeypawism Рік тому

    Like the vibe of the less controlled imagery and environment. These images feel good.

  • @FlosBlog
    @FlosBlog Рік тому

    many of the photos really reminded me of Harry Gruyaert. Really well done!

  • @attila843
    @attila843 Рік тому

    M8 this video is your masterpiece for real ❤️ thank you for sharing 📸

  • @Ian-sv7py
    @Ian-sv7py Рік тому

    Nice one Faisal, you have an excellent eye for capturing daily life, I enjoy seeing your perspective on this world of ours. 👍

  • @hunnyawatramani3751
    @hunnyawatramani3751 Рік тому

    Love the side mirror shot

  • @kflecha1
    @kflecha1 Рік тому +1

    So stunning 😍 omg I want to visit that country ❤

  • @RaffaeleLadogana
    @RaffaeleLadogana Рік тому

    This is a great video for me!

  • @abgour
    @abgour Рік тому +2

    PLEASE Can you tell me the song that you used in the beginning what's called??

  • @simonefischer3807
    @simonefischer3807 Рік тому

    Omg makes me miss Marrakech so much 😢 great shots man! 🙌

  • @photoautomax
    @photoautomax Рік тому

    Hey Faizal. I follow you on Instagram, so have been excited about this video recently. I was in Marrakech about a week after you (the weather took a bit of a turn!), and can resonate with many of the points you've made in this video. We stayed on the outskirts of the Medina, on the north side, at Riad Ayadina. I was met with quite a lot of sensitivity over photographing wherever we went, even when not photographing people. You've managed to get some really great photos there though, particularly capturing light/shadows. Well done and thanks for the video!

  • @ernestthomas9406
    @ernestthomas9406 Рік тому

    that was a good 1 bro, getting images from the real is slammin

  • @simonyoung1339
    @simonyoung1339 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful video! Did u grade it with dehancer? And was it shot in the "normal" 4k mode on the xt5, not the fine? really filmic fast readout with not a lot visible rolling shutter artefacts!

  • @LucKerklaan
    @LucKerklaan Рік тому

    Great video. Great pictures

  • @spuggym8986
    @spuggym8986 Рік тому

    Wonderful video, would love to visit north Africa one day

  • @sbasty2321
    @sbasty2321 Рік тому

    Beatfiful work :)

  • @biladam1165
    @biladam1165 Рік тому

    Good work

  • @TarrelScot
    @TarrelScot Місяць тому

    Been to Marrakech several times. I agree 100% about heading to the quieter parts of the Medina. Also, I think recognizing and adapting to the limitations of photography in different cultures/locations is important, even if it means deviating from your natural approach. The 40MP of the X-T5 gives a lot of latitude for cropping to fix dodgy compositions caused by shooting from the hip.
    I wouldn't write off the new town as a photography destination. Different vibe but just as interesting, and maybe less "Marrakech-like" in terms of ease of street photography?
    How did you find Fes for photography compared to Marrakech? Contemplating a trip there, and to Chefchaouan, Tangier and maybe Casa, in the next few months.

  • @senyang2260
    @senyang2260 Рік тому

    Bravo Faizal 🎈

  • @KillerTacos54
    @KillerTacos54 Рік тому

    Incredible video!

  • @Luispaglezfoto
    @Luispaglezfoto Рік тому

    Nice video. Dope pics!

  • @ArthurBizkit
    @ArthurBizkit Рік тому

    Liking the calm narrative tone. Felt like I was walking those streets with you. Please what's the song that starts at 10:00?

  • @adam_kozlowski
    @adam_kozlowski Рік тому

    Definitely good one❤

  • @raymondsaldana3983
    @raymondsaldana3983 Рік тому

    i am researching on street photography and i came across your channel. Very inspiring!
    I saw your Capture One editing. DO you have a Capture one editing tutorials or lectures? I would like to sign in!

  • @concha0711
    @concha0711 Рік тому

    Marrakesh is amazing, but also is Fez!!! I loved Morocco, will definitely go back to the 'blue city' and the desert!

  • @Vibhor_Yadav
    @Vibhor_Yadav Рік тому

    Just beautiful :)

  • @TopshelfJunior
    @TopshelfJunior Рік тому

    Anybody else see the RED CROSS in the camera screen reflection at 3:30 ?! That's a shot too ! lol.

  • @Smixx777
    @Smixx777 Рік тому

    Amazing video come to rabat !!!

  • @timjamiesonphotos
    @timjamiesonphotos Рік тому +1

    Incredible video and stunning photos as always! How did it go down wearing chest mounted GoPro? I’m heading to Morocco in April and will be making some YT videos, so would be intrigued to know as that’s how I film mine!

    • @FaizalWestcott
      @FaizalWestcott  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Tim! so I actually ended up hand holding it with the magnet mount. it probably isn't the most discrete way but I was able to get by. one advantage tho also being able to hide the GoPro quickly with it being in your hand

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos Рік тому

      Fair play! Worked well as your video is excellent. I can’t wait to go and soak it up, should be an interesting challenge too