Thank you. I wish we could call this wonderful top of the heap medium in documentary photography. What was known as "Straight" photography was somehow dragged into the street and gutter. No I do not make pictures of dirty streets. "Straight", meaning nothing posed or set up. Taken from from real as it moves life anywhere, but unaranged and at 1000th of a second.
"used to be"??? dude, street photography has not changed. it is today what it has been since the beginning. the only thing that has changed is your perspective.....
John and Deeno, thanks for making this video. John, I tuck your wisdom inside my head every time I listen to you. From this video I’ll remember; “Sometimes photography is crazy magic like that.” And, “I try hard not to take pictures.” Thank you!
Hope there’s more to come soon, I absolutely love hearing John get lost in his wisdom and mastery of photography like this and other videos. So inspiring, this information and knowledge expression is that of any lecture!
The Orient Express was a train that ran from London to Istanbul. It connected the west with the east and was associated with glamour and political intrigue. Consequently it featured widely in literature and film, everything from Dracula, to murder mysteries and political thrillers.
Hello John! Your channel is pure gold! I'm 16 y.o. and started shooting on film two years ago. Your channel helps me staying inspired. Thank you! Stay healthy!
“Crazy magic” indeed. But it also takes a great eye and technique and you have it in spades sir. Loved this 💚 always a pleasure watching and learning from you. Feel like I’m in the steam and smoke. Thanks a million for sharing. More please.
Thanks Oscar.Making the photos was a whirling dance with myself and a lens in a special place made more special by a hungry heart and a camera as a friend.
That's for all of the valuable information over the years John, you have been a constant source of inspiration for me, even in times where I have none! All the best, keep well.
I realize it's digital... Nevertheless, the lesson applies. I have a series from last year that I shot at 0730hrs, shot maybe 24 or 37 shots in 10-15 minutes of workers walking to work in the rain. I got more keepers in that series than I realized, it was only years later I looked back and realized how good most of those shots were in comparison to my usual hit rate.
Wonderful shots....and your teaching method...inspires that inner child to want to take wonderful images like these. Thank you for putting the video together.......you andDeeno
I just discovered this channel and it is absolutely refreshing. I enjoy hearing about your approach especially vis a vis being prepared and unafraid. Please release more! Kudos from Sri Lanka 🍺
Your photography advices (in this and other videos) are probably the best ones I have ever heard, John. Many of them are indirect but so valuable - like a delicate scent that presages something amazing. Like in childhood, once you catch the smell of cinnamon coming from the kitchen - you know that there will be an apple pie for dinner. Thank you, John, thank you Deeno.
Thank you. Yes the smell of skunk cabbage in early spring and bacon frying. I am happy in my darkroom today and your thoughtful comment makes me smile. Photography is a tonic.
I've just looked up the history of the Merchant Navy Loco 35028, it's still in use, don't know whether it pulls the Orient Express any more though, but it's definitely still around. Great story telling through your photographs, thanks.
@@billpeck9489 Thank you Bill. Lots of wasted paper to get one decent print. I think it adds up to about twenty thousand prints I have made in 51 years.
Sunny 16 is good, but I use the Nikon F3 which has a built in meter. I also use Ilford XP_2 film which has a wide exposure latitude. With this film, exact exposure is not required.
@@JohnFreePhtography Thank you so much for your quick answer. I also have an F3, but I worry that the little lcd-screen will fail on me soon - the camera's Achilles heel. Do you manually set your settings or do you use the aperture priority automation?
Experience ✅
Passion ✅
Speaking from the heart ✅
Sharing it all to make the world a little better ✅
"OK, so you did get it. That's in your back pocket. That's not going anywhere. So why not continue?"
The perfect mindset for all creative endeavour.
that mood shot felt like a scene in a movie. crazy
I love listening to this guy talk about photography and his work
It is so good to see another video from you Mr. John Free. You are a true inspiration. Greetings from Finland.
Thank you Deeno for making this. Se how much fun Johnny has.
Six minutes of what true street photography used to be and how it was properly done.
Thank you. I wish we could call this wonderful top of the heap medium in documentary photography. What was known as "Straight" photography was somehow dragged into the street and gutter. No I do not make pictures of dirty streets. "Straight", meaning nothing posed or set up. Taken from from real as it moves life anywhere, but unaranged and at 1000th of a second.
"used to be"??? dude, street photography has not changed. it is today what it has been since the beginning. the only thing that has changed is your perspective.....
That's one amazing roll of film, mostly keepers!
John is a teacher! So much to learn from the best. Thankyou!
John and Deeno, thanks for making this video. John, I tuck your wisdom inside my head every time I listen to you. From this video I’ll remember; “Sometimes photography is crazy magic like that.” And, “I try hard not to take pictures.” Thank you!
Hope there’s more to come soon, I absolutely love hearing John get lost in his wisdom and mastery of photography like this and other videos. So inspiring, this information and knowledge expression is that of any lecture!
The Orient Express was a train that ran from London to Istanbul. It connected the west with the east and was associated with glamour and political intrigue. Consequently it featured widely in literature and film, everything from Dracula, to murder mysteries and political thrillers.
This is gold. Thank you. So much better than any other "Film Photography Video" on RUclips. Haven't seen a video so inspiring in a while!
Yes, it is great fun to dance with time and a camera. Watch this magic time I had on a Christmas eve in London many years ago.
Always wonderful to have a video from Mr. Free. Very enjoyable!
This is such an inspiration! Shot only 5 rolls of film in a workday... That sounds like crazy in 2021!
Always good to hear your stories John
What a magical 15 minutes of shooting. So many good images. Thanks for sharing, John.
Thanks for sharing, John.
Could listen to John Free all day..
The unplanned unexpected, stimulus to succeed in telling a story, great video. Thanks John.
Hello John! Your channel is pure gold! I'm 16 y.o. and started shooting on film two years ago. Your channel helps me staying inspired. Thank you! Stay healthy!
I am happy you have started much earlier than me at 30. I am still getting excited about the potential and the good product.
These are beautiful. Thank you
Holy crap John that mood shot of the man sitting is incredible!
Believe it or not, I can watch all these videos every day, and got inspired every single time.
Thank you Francis.
I'm most excited about a video by John. I'm amazed at so much movement while taking photos and so much attention. Many Thanks.
I have been waiting a long time for this, Mr. Free
Its fascinating to see the level of artistry happening in a short amount of time, very inspiring.
Thanks John for sharing your knowledge and experience! 🙏
“Crazy magic” indeed. But it also takes a great eye and technique and you have it in spades sir. Loved this 💚 always a pleasure watching and learning from you. Feel like I’m in the steam and smoke. Thanks a million for sharing. More please.
always good to see your videos John! I really love that "Mood" shoot....I was actually passing by Victoria Station this afternoon....
WOW. Victoria.How cool.
Some amazing photography’s
Thank you for posting, we all learn a lot from your videos and what a roll!
very inspiring beautiful photographs
Thanks Oscar.Making the photos was a whirling dance with myself and a lens in a special place made more special by a hungry heart and a camera as a friend.
Semper Fi My brother!
Hi I am so glad you are back, and doing videos I hope you and your family are in good health 😎😎😎👌👌👌
I like him! Thank you John Free!
Dropping wisdom. A great six minutes
Thank you so much, what an amazing lesson
Glad to see you’re well
Awesome John, great to check in and catch up with a new video.. some great tips in here and great photographs!
Thank you.
Love you John! Great to see you.
Love it! Great advice, thanks John!
So much appreciate these videos Keep them coming. Make more. Love the wisdom.
Yay!!! I was watching some videos of yours yesterday hoping you would post again soon.
This is great! I love the story behind this set of images
so great to see another video, john. i thank you for sharing your countless years of knowledge here on youtube!
Fascinating as ever, could watch John Free videos all day
Thanks for this video John, we have much to learn and it's great that you share.
Beautiful work John! And great advice as always! Thanks a lot!
These shots are amazing!
What a great commentary, I greatly enjoyed that together with the pictures, thanks!
That's for all of the valuable information over the years John, you have been a constant source of inspiration for me, even in times where I have none! All the best, keep well.
Outstanding... you are an inspiration in this digital/photoshop world...
I realize it's digital... Nevertheless, the lesson applies. I have a series from last year that I shot at 0730hrs, shot maybe 24 or 37 shots in 10-15 minutes of workers walking to work in the rain. I got more keepers in that series than I realized, it was only years later I looked back and realized how good most of those shots were in comparison to my usual hit rate.
Crazy magic, says it all. Nice to see this, thanks.
👍Love John's photo narratives...keep safe during these crazy times, all the best from New Zealand.
Love them!
Ah, thank you.
A pleasure to see!
"Not just click-click" - that alone speaks volumes about street photography.
Wonderful shots....and your teaching method...inspires that inner child to want to take wonderful images like these. Thank you for putting the video together.......you andDeeno
Hi John, you continue to inspire me to practice, improve, and love and nurture this wonderful thing called photography we do. Thank you my friend.
Thanks. Yes, Johnny boy is having fun.
John almost 5000 views & no dislikes
Excellent going so far
Good info shared by a heavyweight of photography!
Thanks for watching!
So great to see another video of the great John Free! Thank you for putting it all together, Deeno!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very good pictures !
Definitely a Master… ✊🏿
I just discovered this channel and it is absolutely refreshing. I enjoy hearing about your approach especially vis a vis being prepared and unafraid. Please release more! Kudos from Sri Lanka 🍺
When you are prepared, there is no longer any fear.Be ready and prepared to deal with anything.
you're a hero!!
No Hero. Just a friend who shares.
Your photography advices (in this and other videos) are probably the best ones I have ever heard, John. Many of them are indirect but so valuable - like a delicate scent that presages something amazing. Like in childhood, once you catch the smell of cinnamon coming from the kitchen - you know that there will be an apple pie for dinner. Thank you, John, thank you Deeno.
Glad you like them!
Thank you. Yes the smell of skunk cabbage in early spring and bacon frying. I am happy in my darkroom today and your thoughtful comment makes me smile. Photography is a tonic.
Beautiful video. This man is so interesting to listen to. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪 by the way where are you coming to Ireland!!
I've just looked up the history of the Merchant Navy Loco 35028, it's still in use, don't know whether it pulls the Orient Express any more though, but it's definitely still around. Great story telling through your photographs, thanks.
Wooow those photographs!
WOW, thank you.
Powerful images, John. So happy to see this work. Stay well! Paul
Thanks Paul. Having a good time in the darkroom making prints.
@@JohnFreePhtography your print quality is superb.
@@billpeck9489 Thank you Bill. Lots of wasted paper to get one decent print. I think it adds up to about twenty thousand prints I have made in 51 years.
Excellent as isual
Usual
Thank you John for all the inspiration and all the photos you make for us!
May I ask, do you shoot with xp2 nowadays? Or mostly Hp5? /Henrik
Thank you Henrik. xp-2 super. So much latitude. So little grain. I can rate the film from 100-800 all on the same roll. Normal development in c41.
謝謝約翰的影片， 獲益良多
Thanks for the awesome videos, John and Deeno - I have learned a lot! But I'm wondering: how do you go about metering? The good old sunny 16?
Sunny 16 is good, but I use the Nikon F3 which has a built in meter. I also use Ilford XP_2 film which has a wide exposure latitude. With this film, exact exposure is not required.
@@JohnFreePhtography Thank you so much for your quick answer. I also have an F3, but I worry that the little lcd-screen will fail on me soon - the camera's Achilles heel. Do you manually set your settings or do you use the aperture priority automation?
@@Vincent171090 I try to keep the shutter speed at 500th of a second by adjusting the f stops. I did not know there was a problem with the screen.
@@JohnFreePhtography Thanks a bunch John :) I hope to do one of your workshops either in Europe or LA in the future.
Beautiful! All 50mm lens?
I think so, but I also had a 28mm lens with me at that time I think. My memory is not that sharp after 25 years.
John how have you Been
What film was these photos shot on?
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John - Has 55mm always been your GoTo focal length?
Back and forth between Nikkor 50mm f-1.8 and Nikkor 55mm f-2.8 micro.
30 000 and 1 😉