How to Photograph Strangers

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  • Опубліковано 7 сер 2024
  • Learn to build your confidence and get comfortable photographing strangers in today's tutorial!
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  • @joshkatz
    @joshkatz  5 років тому +24

    This is my most requested video, so I hope you guys find this helpful! If you have any more questions, let me know in the comments! I'll try my best to answer them all.

    • @loganjames4607
      @loganjames4607 5 років тому

      Great video! These tips are super helpful. Thank you for being so open about sharing them.

    • @goodvibesforever8888
      @goodvibesforever8888 5 років тому

      I miss watching Eric Gordon skate, where i can i find his Instagram ?? you should do some skating with him and your old homies Josh!

  • @edhiggs1711
    @edhiggs1711 5 років тому +57

    The shots of the guy with the coffee in the blue jacket are incredible. Wonderful work that just shows what you can achieve through engagement :)

    • @joshkatz
      @joshkatz  5 років тому +4

      Much much appreciated! Always cool stumbling into impromptu portraiture sessions when you least expect it.

    • @atsylor5549
      @atsylor5549 2 роки тому

      I really liked those pictures too. Something about that green mail box added a lot to it.

  • @GM8D79
    @GM8D79 5 років тому +11

    the guy with the coffee in the blue jacket was a great photo. This is a great video.

    • @joshkatz
      @joshkatz  5 років тому +2

      Hey thank, George!

  • @r.m7921
    @r.m7921 4 роки тому +11

    "Ask and get rejected."
    Welcome to my life.

  • @SeaShelvesProductions
    @SeaShelvesProductions 5 років тому +3

    Some great advice Josh!!

  • @davidsaylors
    @davidsaylors 4 роки тому +4

    “...and you might get wacked...”😂.
    👊😉📸
    Loved this whole video. Thankyou.

  • @TheMartianDNA
    @TheMartianDNA 4 роки тому +1

    This video was done so well I really enjoyed! I used to watch you when I was younger and it's good to see that you're working hard on your photography now.

  • @alexm4903
    @alexm4903 3 роки тому

    I like your good vibes man!! Great work!!

  • @pulkitprajapat7862
    @pulkitprajapat7862 5 років тому +1

    Finally found the channel, I have been searching for long.🤩

  • @Colom990
    @Colom990 5 років тому +20

    The gentleman in the thumbnail looks pretty scary to asked for a photo 😬

  • @m2mikhail1
    @m2mikhail1 4 роки тому

    what a great video ! all I wanted to do is street photography, hope to see more videos like this. thanks

  • @JohnMarston1876
    @JohnMarston1876 5 років тому

    Perfect timing! Thank you

  • @brettb4628
    @brettb4628 4 роки тому

    Just found your channel and it’s so awesome!

  • @JamieNelson
    @JamieNelson 4 роки тому

    Really like your videos, Josh. I love NYC as well and wander and shoot whenever I visit from California. As a wannabe photographer your stuff is very helpful and encouraging. Keep it up!

  • @Fexone718
    @Fexone718 5 років тому

    Mafia picnic I love it..... I enjoy how u try and explain and how to see and approach photography. Keep doing what yr doing

  • @macelyguzman1859
    @macelyguzman1859 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for the advice 👌🏼

  • @hunterrogue8591
    @hunterrogue8591 5 років тому +2

    Great shot of the Law and Order guy.

    • @joshkatz
      @joshkatz  5 років тому +1

      Much appreciated, man! The guy clearly knows how to pose with sheer intensity.

  • @gilbertdaroy6901
    @gilbertdaroy6901 4 роки тому

    Great shots. Congrats.

  • @krzemian
    @krzemian 2 роки тому +1

    Me: Can I take your photo?
    Mafia Picnic Attendee: Can I take your life?

  • @legendaryurbangardening1930
    @legendaryurbangardening1930 4 роки тому

    Awesome video!!

  • @thomastevis8655
    @thomastevis8655 5 років тому

    Love your videos

  • @horacegrimsby2870
    @horacegrimsby2870 4 роки тому

    MAFIA PICNIC!!!! lollll

  • @Drewcooks24
    @Drewcooks24 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for the great tips.

    • @joshkatz
      @joshkatz  5 років тому

      My pleasure! Hope you get some cool shots keeping them in mind!

  • @aldin1009
    @aldin1009 2 роки тому

    2 year old video yet more significant than ever thanks to you ive made some really awesome friends and took some photos that im personally proud of
    Bravo mate beautiful lesson

  • @IITRICKSH0TZ
    @IITRICKSH0TZ 5 років тому

    I remember watching your skate videos like 6-7 years ago it felt like lmfao good shit man long time no see

  • @Fexone718
    @Fexone718 5 років тому +2

    Also, that bald headed dude.... u got real lucky finding him. Awesome shot !

  • @thomasgrantham7499
    @thomasgrantham7499 5 років тому

    Loved the tutorial Josh! I'm just starting to get into shooting photos as I primarily shoot video. I'm gonna try and use some of these techniques while I'm in Europe in a few weeks. Also what font is the one you used for the transitions to each section in the video?

  • @simgekocakanat
    @simgekocakanat 5 років тому

    Very helpful video thanks :)

  • @onelife5547
    @onelife5547 4 роки тому

    Best advice ever lol

  • @mathewdutchak6084
    @mathewdutchak6084 5 років тому

    Really useful and helpful video, now I just need to be somewhere that's not a small town

  • @joevalenza2822
    @joevalenza2822 5 років тому

    Thank you!

  • @jeniferhahn1134
    @jeniferhahn1134 3 роки тому

    I like your style

  • @wadehoagland7806
    @wadehoagland7806 5 років тому

    You should do workshops, you do a great job thank you

  • @BGTuyau
    @BGTuyau 7 місяців тому

    All good points, technically and in terms of engaging with subjects -and good advice about Mafia picnics- but what about model releases if you plan on exhibition of your works? and p.s.: How cool is the West Village?

  • @rachelw3533
    @rachelw3533 Рік тому

    Great video! I am interested in taking street photos and then selling them as stock photos. Do I need to get my subjects' permission to sell those photos? Thanks!

  • @AndrewHallVideo
    @AndrewHallVideo 5 років тому +3

    Hey Josh, great tips for street photography. Question: what's that camera strap you're using? Looks very comfortable and versatile, I've been looking for something like that. Thanks

    • @joshkatz
      @joshkatz  5 років тому +2

      This is a black rapid strap that I really dig. Just linked it in the video description!

  • @EternalScary
    @EternalScary 4 роки тому

    Hey Josh, been a long-time viewer, and I was wondering what lens you used?

  • @18jenson
    @18jenson 4 роки тому

    Thank you for these tips, I've been easing myself into street photography by asking to take pictures of people's car or their pets 😁

  • @dcxdanny
    @dcxdanny 5 років тому +1

    Hey Josh...... I like your jacket - lots of pockets. What brand of coat is that? Thanks.

    • @joshkatz
      @joshkatz  5 років тому +2

      Some sort of Adidas jacket.

    • @dcxdanny
      @dcxdanny 5 років тому +1

      @@joshkatz Thanks! Hard to find a jacket that has pockets that you can put stuff in from the top. Those side pockets are never good for keeping stuff in them,

  • @markcomputertech7997
    @markcomputertech7997 5 років тому

    Use your live preview mode on the screen if you have it. That way your not holding it up to your face. Great way for candids.

  • @techsk8er1O5
    @techsk8er1O5 2 роки тому

    i think taking candid photos of people when they dont know really captures people in their natural environment. i dont think its that weird if they know or not

  • @Cldsy
    @Cldsy 5 років тому +1

    Yo Josh! Just clicked your channel again recently, however I THINK I remember you as "enminem"? Or something from maybe 07? Could you clear this up? 😅 love you homie

    • @joshkatz
      @joshkatz  5 років тому +3

      Haha you got it. Welcome back!

  • @seathwolf5610
    @seathwolf5610 4 роки тому

    Hashanah yes I remember my first mafia picnicking 😂😂

  • @KenRuan
    @KenRuan 3 роки тому

    Josh's ATTITUDE is what makes strangers say OK. if he's an asshole with attitude, no one would let em take photos

  • @murk.mp4760
    @murk.mp4760 2 роки тому

    "how to nail your confidence"
    *three trucks barely passes by and he didn't even flinch*

  • @jade0_1
    @jade0_1 5 років тому

    What do u do if someone ask u to delete the photo if they spot u because personally I would hate it if someone took a photo of me especially if it's posted online without my permission

    • @scoville24
      @scoville24 5 років тому

      He legally doesn’t have to. It’s your right to record, take pictures and audio record in a public place.

    • @joshkatz
      @joshkatz  5 років тому +1

      Legally, you're in the clear, but you have to make the judgment call. If the shot's no good, I always honor them and delete it. If I think I have something, it really depends on my mood and how polite the person is.

  • @jamflowman8283
    @jamflowman8283 5 років тому

    why no more skating :(

  • @hugoscho
    @hugoscho 5 років тому +2

    that's interesting ! hope you don't get into too much trouble haha

  • @parthasud624
    @parthasud624 4 роки тому

    “Mafia picnic...” ? 😂🤣

  • @hurleygreen927
    @hurleygreen927 3 роки тому

    You nailed it when you said it takes CONFIDENCE, and you have plenty of that..GOOD WORK!

  • @jokrg
    @jokrg 5 років тому +1

    Oh, My! I sure don’t want to go to any mafia picnics! Whacked? I really don’t like that idea. Lol. What holidays do they get together for at the park, because I might, uh... well, fuhgeddaboutit...

  • @SToroX8
    @SToroX8 3 роки тому +2

    i ctrl+ f d to find Michael Cera comment,I guess only I see it

  • @RodolfoPimenta1998
    @RodolfoPimenta1998 3 роки тому

    First step to city photography: a beautiful city

  • @Nestol55
    @Nestol55 5 років тому

    Nice, i hope we could get in contact. I would like to meet you.

  • @chemicalblains296
    @chemicalblains296 5 років тому

    Would you ever consider posting another day in the life ?

  • @mr.critic
    @mr.critic 4 роки тому

    You sound and look just like Alan Arkin
    bro.

  • @vojta854
    @vojta854 5 років тому

    Oh boy...
    I need that intro song!
    Somebody help please 😂

    • @kiraa.3738
      @kiraa.3738 4 роки тому

      Adrian Ivan - No one else (deep Mix)

    • @vojta854
      @vojta854 4 роки тому

      @@kiraa.3738 Are you sure? I can't find this melody there..

    • @kiraa.3738
      @kiraa.3738 4 роки тому +1

      @@vojta854 oh I'm sorry I just used Shazam and thought it would be right. The description says its from Lakey inspired on Soundcloud but I cant find the Song there🤷

    • @vojta854
      @vojta854 4 роки тому

      @@kiraa.3738 Yeah, I tried Shazam too. 🤷‍♂️

  • @Noealz
    @Noealz 5 років тому

    i used to be terrified, now it is second nature

  • @MeAlexSenna
    @MeAlexSenna 5 років тому

    If it is STAGE ain’t Street Photography.
    You can take portraits on the street, but that doesn’t make it street photography. There’s a reason is so difficult to come out with good shots.
    And to all those who do the “Rude camera in your face move” they should be ready to being punch. They give photographers a really bad name. Spray and pray technic is NOT creative and isn't made by the skill, is made by luck. And wasn't that the reason you want it to shoot in the first place, to be creative?
    Good edit video BTW, keep it up

  • @thehallyuaddict4959
    @thehallyuaddict4959 5 років тому

    If you take photos of somebody without asking, isn't that like a violation of their privacy?

    • @TheSvmurai
      @TheSvmurai 5 років тому +6

      If you are in a public space there is no "expectation of privacy".

    • @oliverc2931
      @oliverc2931 5 років тому

      Not legally
      But morally or socially, kind of
      If someone was taking photos of me without asking I would definitely count that as a violation of my privacy but I am aware they wouldn’t be breaking any laws

    • @joshkatz
      @joshkatz  5 років тому +2

      Every country has different laws on street photography, but it's perfectly legal throughout most of the US. However, some people can see this as a violation of privacy, which is why your attitude going into it is super important.

    • @TheSvmurai
      @TheSvmurai 5 років тому +2

      Yeah. Eventhough it might not be illegal, they can still punch you in the face for being obnoxious... so just gauge your environment..

    • @jade0_1
      @jade0_1 5 років тому

      I'd say just ask especially if ur posting online because that could put the stranger in danger incase someone online see it that shouldn't I know if someone took a photo of me without me permission I would be very unhappy because I hate photos and I hate knowing that someone could post something online without my permission

  • @winnyjstew
    @winnyjstew 3 роки тому

    Rick Rubin @8:13

  • @davidradu3982
    @davidradu3982 Рік тому

    Follow them from behind 🤨

  • @ashiola
    @ashiola 5 років тому

    How many times you been punched? ‘Legal in the USA’ doesn’t exactly equal ‘ethical’

  • @EvertvanIngen
    @EvertvanIngen 3 роки тому

    Still is creepy