Stephen Parvaresh
Stephen Parvaresh
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The Balance Between Style and Story in Photography
Are you focused on developing your signature photography style, or are you prioritizing the story behind the image? In this video, I explore the delicate balance between style and storytelling in photography, inspired by a powerful quote from Laia Abril: “If you are using the same ‘signature’ style, you end up putting too much of yourself there, while covering up the subject itself.”
We’ll discuss how iconic photographers like Ansel Adams, Steve McCurry, and Henri Cartier-Bresson approached this balance. Is their work famous because of the subjects they captured-or because of their unmistakable style?
I’ll also share reflections on my own journey as a photographer: how focusing on refining ...
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Видео

Cameras Don't Write Novels - Who Gear Matters To
Просмотров 386День назад
This week we're talking about a Peter Adams quote I read recently about how cameras don't write novels. Or something like that. Ultimately, gear does matter, but it should only matter to you, and even then, it's not what takes a great photo. 0:00 There are no chapters. Just watch the video. 0:26 But this part is about a gas station 1:12 We get back to the video topic, kinda 1:40 This is a burge...
2025 Goals - Caprock Canyon State Park
Просмотров 5121 день назад
In this video, I'm camping in Caprock Canyon State Park, and trying my hand at landscape photography. I'm also doing some truck camping in my Wildtop camper shell. And finally, I eventually discuss my goals for 2025. Wildtop Camper Shell (affiliate link): www.wild-top.com/?a_aid=66ba3bc18c397 0:00 Intro 0:45 Early morning 2:25 Bison 2:56 The sunrise spot 4:40 Switching focal lengths 5:21 More b...
The Best Camera Bag. Period
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this video, I'm trying my best to not shell out products, but people need to be talking about DOMKE camera bags, specifically the DOMKE F-3X. This camera bag does it all and carries it all, and I want you to know about it. This video is not sponsored by anyone, and I don't have an affiliate link for this bag. Go find it yourself. 0:00 Intro 0:47 Disclaimer 0:58 Overview 4:28 First Pack Out -...
A Photography Project: Part 2
Просмотров 2153 месяца назад
This is Part 2 in an unknown-number-of-parts story, so stay up to date and follow along as I spend the next few months photographing taco trucks, and talking about my techniques in doing so. Today we're discussing the Brenizer Method. Sean's Video: ruclips.net/video/e0Myu-w5yhU/видео.html Website: www.stephenparvaresh.com instagram: stephenparvaresh.photography 0:00 Intro - Addressing a Comment...
Photo Walk: Chicago
Просмотров 593 месяца назад
Just a walk around Chicago. Nothing special here, except the photos. Using the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for that POV street photography, and shooting on the Sony a7Rii. Website: www.stephenparvaresh.com instagram: stephenparvaresh.photography
A Photography Project: Part 1
Просмотров 1494 месяца назад
I'm starting a new photography project. This is because I haven't been inspired by Austin, for either street photography or landscape photography. So to mitigate this rut, I'm starting a new project where I go around Austin photographing the multitude of taco trucks. My hope is that this will combine my passion for street photography and my new-found love for landscape photography, and will giv...
Are You A Photographer?
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Are You A Photographer? This video asks the question: are you a photographer, or do you just like to take photos? And what is the distinction? And does it even matter? I took a road trip up to Oklahoma to go camping, and routed out a little photo journey for myself along the way. Extending a 5 hour drive into 9 isn't a bad thing if it's for something you love. Presets: www.stephenparvaresh.com/...
Leather Camera Hand Strap - DIY Leather Camera Strap with Plans
Просмотров 26010 месяцев назад
In this video, I'm walking you through how I made my leather camera hand strap for my Fujifilm cameras. These plans will work for any camera, but they do require a baseplate. Links to the baseplate I use for my X-Pro2 and cut plans are below. Fujifilm X-Pro2 Baseplate: tinyurl.com/3yt5sdhr PDF Plans: www.stephenparvaresh.com/shop/p/camera-hand-strap-plans Presets: www.stephenparvaresh.com/shop ...
Getting Aggressive: Street Photography at 16mm
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Getting Aggressive: Street Photography at 16mm This video is me quickly reviewing the Fujifilm 16mm f2.8 and doing a little street photography pov, testing out this lens. This lens is definitely wider than I'm used to, and I found myself getting more aggressive to tell better stories, because at such a wide focal length, it's tough to isolate subjects into a good story. But, I think this lens i...
Street Photography at 90mm
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Street Photography at 90mm This video is about the Fujifilm 90mm f2, and how I, personally, am not a fan. Telephoto lenses for street photography are not my personal style, as I prefer to shoot scenes over people. While this lens is a fantastic lens that takes great photos, on the X-Pro2, the AF was a little slow, and again, street portraits are not me forte. But, enjoy the video anyway as I si...
Street Photography on a Smartphone
Просмотров 13010 месяцев назад
Street Photography on a Smartphone
Making a Leather Camera Strap
Просмотров 12211 месяцев назад
Making a Leather Camera Strap
Buy Used Gear - And What Not To Buy For Street Photography
Просмотров 20511 месяцев назад
Buy Used Gear - And What Not To Buy For Street Photography
Black and White vs Color Street Photography: When To Use What?
Просмотров 18611 месяцев назад
Black and White vs Color Street Photography: When To Use What?
How I Edit My Photos
Просмотров 24111 месяцев назад
How I Edit My Photos
Just a Photo Walk Around Austin
Просмотров 8911 месяцев назад
Just a Photo Walk Around Austin
My Street Photography Process
Просмотров 45Год назад
My Street Photography Process
You're Not Talented, But Are You Interested?
Просмотров 827Год назад
You're Not Talented, But Are You Interested?
POV Street Photography with the Fujifilm XT4
Просмотров 88Год назад
POV Street Photography with the Fujifilm XT4
Styles of Street Photography
Просмотров 128Год назад
Styles of Street Photography
Why Street Photography is Great for Beginners
Просмотров 278Год назад
Why Street Photography is Great for Beginners
History of Street Photography
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.Год назад
History of Street Photography
More Chill Michigan
Просмотров 69Год назад
More Chill Michigan
Michigan Mornings
Просмотров 43Год назад
Michigan Mornings
An Early Morning in Austin
Просмотров 33Год назад
An Early Morning in Austin
Bluebonnets with somedudewalking
Просмотров 31Год назад
Bluebonnets with somedudewalking
2023.02.22 - first time trying manual focus
Просмотров 22Год назад
2023.02.22 - first time trying manual focus
Starting Over.
Просмотров 1512 года назад
Starting Over.
Leather Duffel Bag Build | ASMR
Просмотров 62 тыс.3 года назад
Leather Duffel Bag Build | ASMR

Комментарии

  • @PBiK1320
    @PBiK1320 3 дня назад

    This is perfect in my opinion. I also do EVERUTHING by hand. Cutting, skiving, punching and stitching. You feel so much more attached to your pieces this way. Keep going!! Maybe a backpack next.

  • @Ubmman
    @Ubmman 5 дней назад

    When have a lot practice is catching easily like you want. But the real story is an accidental shot, when already knowing what matter for individual creator. So i think, we all getting our best shots when the right place and right time comes together. And when you come for 100 time the same place and still see new, practice becomes experience.

  • @sonyviva308
    @sonyviva308 5 дней назад

    Just got this in recommendation after watching Bruce Gilden's video. Pretty good channel.

  • @justind9019
    @justind9019 6 дней назад

    Hello 👋 I’m 47 and I am a beginner, waiting for my first camera to arrive today. It’s an Olympus om d em5. I have a decent understanding of composition and I would consider myself as hyper observant, probably to the point of it being rooted in some sort of social anxiety disorder. I owned a LUMIX camera 15 years ago when my son was born. I didn’t learn all of the functions and eventually sold it when my iPhone could do what I wanted at the time. Since then, I’ve only used my phone for photographs. Whenever I send my family and friends pictures, I sometimes get complemented that my phone takes such wonderful pictures, but it’s something that I’ve worked at over the years trying to improve my pictures of the good times had with family and friends or on trips. My son is a teenager with autism and I’m hoping we can get into this hobby together, as he likes to walk around our downtown area together, but he would prefer to stay at his computer above all else. I’m hoping that this will motivate him to get out more and raise his awareness to his surroundings. This will also give me the opportunity to start street photography. I just subscribed to your channel after watching a few of your videos 👍

    • @stephenparvaresh
      @stephenparvaresh 5 дней назад

      That’s so great to hear that you’re trying to get into photography with your son! I hope it does motivate him to get out more! I’ve heard the Olympus systems are incredible!

  • @ChrisBrogan
    @ChrisBrogan 9 дней назад

    Brand new subscriber based on your wonderful intro. And what is with TEXAS and gas station cuisine. Buc-ees and all that? But c'mon. Kombucha at a gas station? How Austin. ;) And hey, a review. I had no idea I was on The Report of the Week. ;) I also left Fujifilm for Sony, partly because I wanted full frame. Partly because I use vintage lenses a lot and Sony makes a great platform. When I started my new channel, @ChrisBroganPhotos , I knew I wouldn't be much of a gear head channel. I'll talk about cameras because it will lure humans in. But you get it quickly. I don't care what you use. (I mean, that said, a Leica Q3 43 would make me sell out. But EXCEPT for that.) Variation on the writing quote I'd heard: No one ever asked Hemingway what typewriter he used. What I loved most about your video was the ending part. I'm going to have to figure out my version of that answer, uh, gator. ;)

    • @stephenparvaresh
      @stephenparvaresh 9 дней назад

      Haha Texas gas stations have great cuisine! I don’t know what to say! And it’s convenient. I agree about leaving Fujifilm for full frame. And, for me, higher megapixel count. I just wanted more detail. I need to try out some of my vintage lenses on my Sony. Yeah, it seems like people want gear reviews. But I just don’t care for them. I want to talk about other aspects of photography like photography itself. Crazy idea, I know ha! I’ll have to check out your channel, and let me know what you come up with for your version of an answer!

  • @charles_henry_
    @charles_henry_ 9 дней назад

    good work!

  • @rangersmith4652
    @rangersmith4652 11 дней назад

    The camera/typewriter analogy is sort of on the right track, but it falls short. A novelist writes exactly the same text whether it's done with a typewriter, a word processing application, or a pen and paper. When we later read that text, it probably will have been reformatted, changed to different font, printed, and bound or else transmitted to us in electronic form. Regardless, the text will be exactly the same and or reading experience will likewise be the same. A photographer cannot capture the same image regardless of equipment. Sure, a photographer with a $12 Hawkeye II with expired 126 film or a medium format Hasselblad and Portra400 can take "the same" picture of a model, but the results simply will not be the same. I can use my Sony Mavica with 1.3Mp sensor (yes, it still works) or I can use my R10. The resulting images will not be the same.

  • @srt10acrx
    @srt10acrx 11 дней назад

    4:51 I didn't ask but I know that Stephen King used an IBM Selectric for most of his career (because he puts them in every book he can) and people do buy them for that reason lol

  • @Ubmman
    @Ubmman 11 дней назад

    You are right) what you get is what you see, and gear is only an option, when you know the technique. Would be nice to have a friendship, i'm photographer from Russia, Saint Petersburg. Where can i see more of your photos? Sorry for bad English 😊

    • @stephenparvaresh
      @stephenparvaresh 11 дней назад

      My Instagram is stephenparvaresh.photography, check me out there and I’d love to see your stuff.

  • @hanssvenssn2516
    @hanssvenssn2516 14 дней назад

    I love my F1x and was planning to buy a smaller F-3X, but the prices have gone up significantly here in Germany.

  • @jacksonmcreynolds9782
    @jacksonmcreynolds9782 18 дней назад

    What weight leathers did you use for this?

  • @D29.H45
    @D29.H45 23 дня назад

    try black mist

  • @andepizza793
    @andepizza793 24 дня назад

    It's so nice to see someone following their passion, keep it up man!

  • @kertzzain2317
    @kertzzain2317 24 дня назад

    This short need more views man this is so beautiful

  • @GaryIrving-x5o
    @GaryIrving-x5o Месяц назад

    I own (4) of these. Perfect for a DSLR or medium format golm camera.

  • @SparkyLecuona
    @SparkyLecuona 2 месяца назад

    LV bags are heavily copied, and small cute bags with funny handles are not practical everyday bags, the kislux bag would be much more practical. Thanks again for the informative video.

  • @mgscheue
    @mgscheue 2 месяца назад

    Love my Domke bags. Versatile, and they last forever.

  • @Plaubel17
    @Plaubel17 2 месяца назад

    Hi which zoom lens is on the Sony 7RII :)?

    • @stephenparvaresh
      @stephenparvaresh 2 месяца назад

      On the camera I had the TTartisan 75mm f2. But the only zoom lens in the video was the Sony G 24-50 f2.8.

  • @toddb7948
    @toddb7948 2 месяца назад

    I'm always on the search for the perfect bag. This one checks a lot of boxes so I will be checking it out. Thanks for the review!!

  • @JimSamuel267
    @JimSamuel267 2 месяца назад

    I've been using Domke bags since the late 1980s, when Jim Domke still owned the company and they made only two sizes. They last forever and are great bags.

  • @natepotter6911
    @natepotter6911 2 месяца назад

    LMFAO. "Best. Period". Doesn't even fit half of what I need to carry, doesn't provide anything near decent padding between items, AND you can't sling it on your back. Dumb title.

    • @mgscheue
      @mgscheue 2 месяца назад

      How thoughtless of him to not consider your personal taste.

    • @natepotter6911
      @natepotter6911 2 месяца назад

      @mgscheue thank you for making my point

    • @mgscheue
      @mgscheue 2 месяца назад

      @@natepotter6911 You have a point?

    • @natepotter6911
      @natepotter6911 2 месяца назад

      @@mgscheue already stated it. Perhaps you should learn how to read. DUMB TITLE. NOT THE BEST BAG. Now run along.

  • @MikeMorones
    @MikeMorones 2 месяца назад

    Like others have mentioned, I've still got my nearly-30-year old F2. You can't go wrong with the F3 as a solid walking-around bag. I've used a variety of their bags, pouches, wraps and belt systems over the years and can't recommend Domke enough. Great review!

    • @stephenparvaresh
      @stephenparvaresh 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for sharing your experience with Domke! I'm sure they're going to last a long time.

  • @GetInMyWorld
    @GetInMyWorld 2 месяца назад

    Great review! I have a couple of questions about the Domke F3 bag. First, doesn't the lack of a zipper or other closure on the main compartment cause any issues, especially in bad weather, like rain or snow? Second, I've read on some forums that the bag's metal clasps are not very durable and might fail over time. Has this been an issue in your experience?

    • @stephenparvaresh
      @stephenparvaresh 2 месяца назад

      This bag definitely isn’t weather sealed like you see on other high tech bags. But the top flap does close nicely around all four sides. If properly done, I haven’t had this bag leak water in rain. We don’t get snow in Texas though. As far as the metal clasp, it is thin metal but it’s such a simple design, I don’t see how it could fail unless you pulled it hard enough to break it. Maybe over 20 years it might eventually break. But nothing lasts forever. I have no concerns over the metal buckle.

  • @weightsandwaifus299
    @weightsandwaifus299 2 месяца назад

    I use a f8 with my hasselblad kit and it’s the best bag hands down. I feel bad wasting money on so many others bags.

    • @stephenparvaresh
      @stephenparvaresh 2 месяца назад

      Definitely! I wish I had found it sooner.

  • @Caballeroshot
    @Caballeroshot 2 месяца назад

    These bags never wear out. There's a reason they've been in business and used by pros for so long and made in the USA. Love my F2, it's a workhorse.

  • @tdarden1
    @tdarden1 2 месяца назад

    Amazing bag, yes! I have a 30 year old F3. Hold the gear, safely and securely, and close. very lightweight, easy to configure.

  • @tim_biller
    @tim_biller 2 месяца назад

    I've used them for decades - great bags. I'm currently using a J1 which is actually too big for my needs, so I might have to revisit this model. It's "Dom-Key". Invented by ex-Vietnam war combat medic Jim Domke in 1975 who based the original on the canvas bags he used there when working as a photojournalist in Philadelphia. He sold the company to Tiffen in 1990. The design USP was being able to carry lenses and cameras stored vertically for quick access.

    • @stephenparvaresh
      @stephenparvaresh 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for the information and pronunciation! I didn’t know that!

    • @JimSamuel267
      @JimSamuel267 2 месяца назад

      If I remember right, the story was that his mother sewed the first bag for him when he worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Other photographers saw the bag and wanted one, so the company was born.

    • @stephenparvaresh
      @stephenparvaresh 2 месяца назад

      @@JimSamuel267 that’s wild! Good for his mom!

  • @tinger20
    @tinger20 2 месяца назад

    Still using my F2 from like ~30 yrs ago,

  • @jakebr47282
    @jakebr47282 2 месяца назад

    That stuck zipper. I really felt that

  • @_brushie
    @_brushie 4 месяца назад

    You gotta try out the hill country for the landscape shots here, or just go on a long hikes in the state parks. You can try out Enchanted Rock State Park for example.

  • @bones3158
    @bones3158 4 месяца назад

    Keep these coming! Love it

  • @the_lost_traveller
    @the_lost_traveller 4 месяца назад

    Lovely bag, my only critiscm would be that personally I would use a two needle stitch which would make the stitching much stronger in the long run, but otherwise nice bag.

  • @montelach
    @montelach 5 месяцев назад

    Not very ASMR with the pounding of the hammer. :) maybe a small soundtrack would help that portion. :)

  • @cloud5021
    @cloud5021 7 месяцев назад

    this is a really underrated video, it deserves for views

  • @zer0K0000l
    @zer0K0000l 7 месяцев назад

    Use what you want to use stop listening to these people

  • @KyleJessup-xp6kj
    @KyleJessup-xp6kj 8 месяцев назад

    Leather oz?

  • @sydneymathuka4228
    @sydneymathuka4228 8 месяцев назад

    Beutiful bags

  • @duck-fil-a3606
    @duck-fil-a3606 8 месяцев назад

    What weight and temper is this leather? What tannery?

  • @lonewolfcreative
    @lonewolfcreative 8 месяцев назад

    Love this video. I have felt perplexed at times, trying to define what type of photographer I am. Social media often tries to nudge us into a box. Nice to know there are others, like you, who kick the box to the curb too. Also nice to know I am not the only one who captures birds out the back door. Great work!

  • @hadiakbarkargili637
    @hadiakbarkargili637 8 месяцев назад

    Love your hard work leather related crafting. Wating of your next some innovative pure handmade leather related crafting. ❤

  • @danedjsvideos4128
    @danedjsvideos4128 9 месяцев назад

    Never close your zipper before sewing your bag 😂😂😂 rookie mistake

  • @makyaule589
    @makyaule589 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video. I really love your design and the type of leather you chose for the project. May I ask: how would you incorporate an inlay in this bag? Do you have any thoughts on that? Or maybe a video? Thank you and greetings from Germany. Marco

  • @maurosampaio6238
    @maurosampaio6238 10 месяцев назад

    I don't know if I'm a photographer, but I like taking photographs. Good video! Thanks!

  • @LaFuenteOnFilm
    @LaFuenteOnFilm 10 месяцев назад

    Beautiful shots man! Subbed! Been moving more towards videography because that’s been giving me more joy lately, but stills are fun as well!

  • @NunoAlmeidaPhotography
    @NunoAlmeidaPhotography 10 месяцев назад

    Loved the idea behind this one, well done!

  • @WestBoundPhoto
    @WestBoundPhoto 10 месяцев назад

    Great video man!

  • @braulio8983
    @braulio8983 10 месяцев назад

    That's the key just enjoy the process and not be worried about the likes in social networks, just enjoy it. Today I prefer to build my private gallery just in Google photos and sometimes print some of them and not be expectating about the public opinion

    • @stephenparvaresh
      @stephenparvaresh 10 месяцев назад

      Love that!

    • @MrTomhanna
      @MrTomhanna 10 месяцев назад

      I think a person who loves taking photos is a photographer. For some reason this makes me think of Garry Winogrand. There should be no question Garry Winogrand was a photographer. He also loved taking pictures. When he died, he had 2,500 rolls of undeveloped film, 6,500 developed rolls and of those rolls only 3,000 had contact sheets, and he had 300,000 prints that were unedited. He loved taking photos.

  • @k-willberg550
    @k-willberg550 10 месяцев назад

    I think anyone who enjoys taking photographs, is a "photographer", in some sense anyways.. To be a professional photographer is a totally different question. My definition for a professional photographer is someone who provides and lives on taking photographs and/or providing photography as a service. Nice video and intresting topic!

  • @MJ-1981
    @MJ-1981 10 месяцев назад

    I love taking photos and videos, hope to become a photographer/videographer sooner than later.

  • @parker4427
    @parker4427 10 месяцев назад

    🌺 P R O M O S M