Lisbon is wonderful. I feel like I end up re-scanning those photos every year just to relive that trip. I probably should go back and make new photos, but this is cheaper. Haha
Such a great video! I've been shooting square since 1968. At first, I would shoot with the intention of cropping the image to rectangular. Then one day, I woke up and realized that if I filled up the frame with my composition, it was better than cropping to rectangular! We are all taught that rectangular is the final image we want. Not so!
Hi and thanks. Square format isn't just for 6x6 film shooters. Many/most/all ? modern mirrorless cameras have the option to shoot 1:1 image size. Also the Nikon D780 allows shooting 1:1 and displays it on the rear screen. cheers
Totally. I have a square set as one of the C2 (custom setting) on the Canon R6 as well. It's great when i need to see the world differently and so can set it in just a quick second.
Nice. Most TLRs have a magnifier which means yu are back to eye level if you want or a "sports finder",AKA, a hole. Also, you can crop to rectangular! Let's face it, we just love a massive negative.
My Pentax K-1 allows me to shot in square format. Having used Yashica and Minolta TLRs, plus 6x6 Rollei SLRs, extensively in the past I can never understand why it poses such a problem for so many photographers. I adore shooting square format black and white for portraits and boudoir/glamour.
Hi Joe, I really liked the video and thank you for the tips. I was wondering what film stock were you using? I am still learning and loved the way your photos looked!
Thanks for this video. You completely changed my mind about square images. I just finished a shoot of theatre actors where they specified the photos be square. This led meme to realize my Canon R6 has provisions for shooting in the square format. I am now going to try this technique on more of my photography.
Actually the main drawback with square format is that everything works fits in it. It's such a perfect ratio (1/1) that there's no inherent tensions inside of your frame. If there were autofocus you could shoot eyes closed and even then your "boldest" compositions will go from mistakes to sheer statements ! Only wide angles can be a bit more problematic depending on the scenery. Love your joke on the "portrait postion vs landscape postion" in square picture - I always take my 6*6 pictures in the former one :) More seriously, I find straightning the horizon to be more challenging with the waistlevel viewfinder.
Haha. I'm glad my jokes landed. Was afraid that one got lost. And yea, I can only imagine about getting straight horizons in square. I struggle with that with my 6x7 or using the rangefinder 6x6. Takes so much practice.
This is very helpful I can related everything you said here. The s curve is very helpful technique that I will be putting to practice because I really like the look and challenge of 6x6
Square format is essentially portrait and landscape all in one. Choose one or both or neither. Only more creatively accomplished photographers can master square. The rectangular format is just square with compositional water wings.
Totally agree! I started doing square images naturally in a way years ago because it just felt natural to me. And, many digital cameras these days allow to view 1x1 crop. Always interesting composing in this format. Thanks for doing this video 🙏🏻
Glad to help. I shot some square during and engagement session the other night on my digital just because I could and it's some of my favorite. It always is a good idea to try different things.
Hello, in minute 8.05 you have a photo of Lisbon, this is the most photographed tram in the world. I'm from Lisbon and I found this video because I bought an old Dualflex in excellent condition and I've been watching your videos, thanks for the help. I will now test it with a 100 TMX 120. Best regards.
They trollies are cliche but also help free travel memories in such a wonderful way. And enjoy the duaflex. I have another video about using mine. They're fun.
Hi Joe, could you pls advise why at 4:40 you are saying "landscape oriented 6x6 square photos are always better than portrait oriented ones". Thank you.
It's one of those things that's easy to get out of the habit. Especially because your only options are medium format film or cropping in digital. But when you do, it's always so great.
I sometimes wonder if Sir Tim Berners-Lee reclines with a glass of his favourite tipple at the end of the day, and sheds a tear of pride for the wonderful potential of his invention.
The nice thing about 6x6 is that you can compose and shoot for square, and it’s also possible to compose for landscape and crop in the darkroom or in the scanned image.
Nice video, the sounds need to be mixed, the music is annoyingly louder than your mic.
I'll do better next time
@@JTobiasonJust watched a few of your latest videos. The mix is lovely - you _did_ do better.
Pls don't mix loud music in a transition with a quiet dialog...
Sorry. Yea. I'm definitely a photographer first, filmmaker probably fifth. Still learning. I'll do better next time.
@@JTobiason but it was a nice video nonetheless
Nice video with great info! And it's always lovely to watch a video full of Lisbon imagery.
Lisbon is wonderful. I feel like I end up re-scanning those photos every year just to relive that trip. I probably should go back and make new photos, but this is cheaper. Haha
@@JTobiason if you decide to come back, let me know. We'll do a photo walk together. Cheers!
Such a great video! I've been shooting square since 1968. At first, I would shoot with the intention of cropping the image to rectangular. Then one day, I woke up and realized that if I filled up the frame with my composition, it was better than cropping to rectangular! We are all taught that rectangular is the final image we want. Not so!
Yea! People really overlook and undervalue the beauty of square. It's great!
Hi and thanks. Square format isn't just for 6x6 film shooters. Many/most/all ? modern mirrorless cameras have the option to shoot 1:1 image size. Also the Nikon D780 allows shooting 1:1 and displays it on the rear screen. cheers
Totally. I have a square set as one of the C2 (custom setting) on the Canon R6 as well. It's great when i need to see the world differently and so can set it in just a quick second.
Great videos, just subscribed but please normalize the volume differences between your voice and the music!! 😂😂😂
Noted! I'm still learning about how to be a better video person. I am and probably will always be a photographer first.
Thank you. You gave me for my Rolleicord and Yashica 124g some cool new inspirations.
That is awesome! Glad to help! Those are some great cameras worthy of making awesome images!
The background music needs to get balanced. It’s kind of loud. Great content, and thanks for sharing. 😀🥳
Thanks for the feedback
Nice. Most TLRs have a magnifier which means yu are back to eye level if you want or a "sports finder",AKA, a hole. Also, you can crop to rectangular! Let's face it, we just love a massive negative.
Haha. Truth
Great video. Enjoy you videos on older film related topics and cameras.
Glad you like them! I'm excited to get back to making those soon. Lots on the horizon. :)
Wonderful explanations and inspirations for square format. It has always been my favorite.....I just didn't realize why. Thank you
You are so welcome! I agree. It's such a fun way to view the world!
great photos and great tips!
Thanks so much! I'm glad they're helpful!
Rule of thirds becomes rule of quarters possibly?
haha. Exactly
My Pentax K-1 allows me to shot in square format. Having used Yashica and Minolta TLRs, plus 6x6 Rollei SLRs, extensively in the past I can never understand why it poses such a problem for so many photographers. I adore shooting square format black and white for portraits and boudoir/glamour.
That's fun. I definitely have been playing more with square formats on my digitals as well. It opens a lot of opportunities.
Such a useful video!
I appreciate that man! I've been thinking about this one for a long time and feel like it said everything fairly clearly.
Good tips. Thanks. I think we need to train ourselves to see a picture rather than simply capturing a subject such a person or house or car,
Totally. Composition is always king.
Really enjoyed this as I have started to use my Pentacon Six a bit more lately
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“Landscape orientation is better…” like when Shreddies changed from squares to diamonds in an old ad campaign ha ha.
Hehe. 🤣🤣🤣
Hi Joe, I really liked the video and thank you for the tips. I was wondering what film stock were you using? I am still learning and loved the way your photos looked!
I'm so glad it was helpful. Most were probably Kodak Portra 400. That's the film that seems to go best with the Mamiya 6 (my main square camera).
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Thanks for this video. You completely changed my mind about square images. I just finished a shoot of theatre actors where they specified the photos be square. This led meme to realize my Canon R6 has provisions for shooting in the square format. I am now going to try this technique on more of my photography.
Interesting! I hadn't even thought about changing that on the R6. I'll have to try that too!
extremely helpful, thank you! this helped me become much better photographer.
awesome! Glad it helped!!
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Actually the main drawback with square format is that everything works fits in it. It's such a perfect ratio (1/1) that there's no inherent tensions inside of your frame. If there were autofocus you could shoot eyes closed and even then your "boldest" compositions will go from mistakes to sheer statements ! Only wide angles can be a bit more problematic depending on the scenery. Love your joke on the "portrait postion vs landscape postion" in square picture - I always take my 6*6 pictures in the former one :) More seriously, I find straightning the horizon to be more challenging with the waistlevel viewfinder.
Haha. I'm glad my jokes landed. Was afraid that one got lost. And yea, I can only imagine about getting straight horizons in square. I struggle with that with my 6x7 or using the rangefinder 6x6. Takes so much practice.
This is very helpful I can related everything you said here. The s curve is very helpful technique that I will be putting to practice because I really like the look and challenge of 6x6
So glad. I agree. I think the S-Curve is one of the techniques that is most unique in composition for square. Stoked to see how you use it!
Square format is essentially portrait and landscape all in one. Choose one or both or neither. Only more creatively accomplished photographers can master square. The rectangular format is just square with compositional water wings.
Haha. I love the water wings analogy. I'm totally going to be envisioning that from now on.
Totally agree! I started doing square images naturally in a way years ago because it just felt natural to me. And, many digital cameras these days allow to view 1x1 crop. Always interesting composing in this format. Thanks for doing this video 🙏🏻
Glad to help. I shot some square during and engagement session the other night on my digital just because I could and it's some of my favorite. It always is a good idea to try different things.
Hello, in minute 8.05 you have a photo of Lisbon, this is the most photographed tram in the world. I'm from Lisbon and I found this video because I bought an old Dualflex in excellent condition and I've been watching your videos, thanks for the help. I will now test it with a 100 TMX 120. Best regards.
They trollies are cliche but also help free travel memories in such a wonderful way. And enjoy the duaflex. I have another video about using mine. They're fun.
Thanks for making this. I’ve started to play with square formatted photography and this helps a lot.
So glad it's helpful. Square is such a fun format!
Hi Joe, could you pls advise why at 4:40 you are saying "landscape oriented 6x6 square photos are always better than portrait oriented ones". Thank you.
It's a joke. I mean, occasionally I have to take them in that orientation because of having to hold the camera different, but they're the same. 😉
Gotta be honest, I wasn't quite sure if that was a joke or not, myself. 😅
I really enjoyed this one. I’m a big fan of the square. But for some reason I do not employ it as much as I should.
It's one of those things that's easy to get out of the habit. Especially because your only options are medium format film or cropping in digital. But when you do, it's always so great.
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This video is 2.5 years old, but somehow you are actually correct for today.
I sometimes wonder if Sir Tim Berners-Lee reclines with a glass of his favourite tipple at the end of the day, and sheds a tear of pride for the wonderful potential of his invention.
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Great!
Thanks!
Loved this!
Glad it was helpful!
That shot of the rice paddy foreground and lit palm trees is so beautiful.
Thanks man. I actually just recoreded a video just about that photo. Should come out in a few weeks.
Haha, I saw a Singapore Chinatown photo. I shot a similar photo!👏👏🙏
Yess! That's such a beautiful area and it was so fun to make photos (and also to eat everything I could at the hawker stalls).
@@JTobiason hit me up the next time you get around in Sg I can show you around some places for photos and good hawker food. Thanks
Oh man. If I ever end up back there, definitely. Really loved our time.
The nice thing about 6x6 is that you can compose and shoot for square, and it’s also possible to compose for landscape and crop in the darkroom or in the scanned image.
So your very first example is of Vivian Maier that you've severely cropped into a landscape-oriented rectangle...bravo.
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