I used to work in the Food Photography, Martial Arts photography & Real Estate industries & found working for clients became really mentally exhausting, so I quit. I now do photography for me only. I share stuff on Instagram but don't do it for likes or follows or comparing to others. And now my mental health has hugely improved.
i understand clients are one of the most easily accessible source of feedback and criticism but of course what you’ve posted is true. not every work shall be criticized and i learn that after i’ve been taught wrong to seek criticism all the time and realize not every sound has to be heard
i kinda understand. i joined an online photography site but they're more interested in photos that makes money but not the photography that you like or prefers. i uploaded photos that i thought was good and interesting but they got rejected. lol
Visually exercise without a camera together with a friend , discussing possible subjects and exchanging points of view is just brilliant! Sean adds a new perspective even on the most over done subjects. It's crazy how many similar videos I've watched but this is the only one that gave me so much ! This man has a gift ! 🙏
As an introvert, I deeply resonate with him through his videos. Over the years, they’ve not only inspired me but have also been a great source of support.
Loved your takes and perspective. Also - the commentary from noobs is frequently about aperture and gear. Not about soul and story. This video gave me a spark of inspiration, thank you.
This is a spectacular take on not only photography, but some approaches on how to approach curiosity, discipline, persistence, learning and art. I’ll be sharing this with friends and family. Appreciate the work Sean. Love your perspective and advice.
Great suggestions and advice, as always! I especially like the "get lost" suggestion. I live in Canada and Canadian cities are all about function. Very few people walk and transit is only for those who have no transportation choice so there are relatively few people to view in public. This video inspires me to get back out there in that I will revel in the journey, not the resulting photographs. We'll see what happens but I'm sure I'll be a better photographer for it. Thanks for taking the time to produce this video, Sean Tucker!
Having visited Calgary I completely get that! The streets of UK provincial cities are also quiet these days especially during the working week. So I go to London once a month and even then I want to time it when big events will attract large, relaxed and photo-receptive crowds. The hour before hockey games and other carnivals, festivals etc may increase the chances of getting more people shots. I think The Camera Store did a street photography photo walk recently. Maybe there is one near you?! Good luck!
@@johnwaine56 Oddly enough, I live in Calgary! I feel that I have simply been making excuses. Good suggestions, though. Stampede is coming so I'm quickly running out of procrastination points, lol!
It's not just practicality, it's over reliance on car dependence! More people walking around in a denser downtown to hang out, get to places, be in an enjoyable lively space isn't going to be a place loaded with cars and parking.
Such good tips. Especially the "hit rate". I grew up and started my interest in photography before digital cameras. I took a long break and am now getting back into it. The "hit rate" mentality is a hard habit to break because it meant a lot more when shooting film and going through the development process. It felt wasteful to me if i didn't produce sufficient quality to justify that.
I usually have a hit rate for my street photography and ICM of between 2-5%. My conclusion is I like to press the shutter. Glad I use a digital camera. I never share my images unless I’m in a workshop. I was at the local camera store and borrowed a Q3 for a photowalk. Poped my memory card in the camera and the 64MP card was full. I formatted the card and lost the images. C’est la vie. I don’t need to save my images. I will never be a Vivian Meier. All I have to do is have fun. My question to myself is what if I’m a good photographer and don’t know it? Mask On Nurse Marty(Ret)
I think there's a balance. If you hate sifting through thousands of bad photos, you won't want to do it. Once you realize what you like, you can focus on the kinds you expect to maybe like more. But there's an ideal balance.
It's always a pleasure listening to you talk about photography and all of the other incidental topics that go with it. I'd like to reiterate one of your points. The most important thing about photography... Footwear! 🤣 I also learned the hard way!
11:30 that image on the right is really really cool, you don’t get reflection? distortion? or whatever that’s called, often, and I love how they melt together. Also the colour is very warm and cozy and gives it a nostalgic feeling, as you said, it’s like a renaissance painting, but with an abstract twist and I love that
Another great video Sean. Really great points that you make. I especially enjoyed the photo with your iPhone, not only a great image, but also goes to prove that camera gear is always secondary to the art form of photography.
I just got a new little camera (the Cannon r100) and I threw it into a backpack with a 50 mm and a manual 23 mm TT artisan and a Canon 100 to 400 RF, then bought a Amtrak train pass so I could ride over the US. I brought along a good pair of hiking boots, or so I thought, and by the end of the second day, my toes were covered with blisters and my feet were in pain. I persevered, but oh my goodness your advice about comfortable shoes is beyond helpful. I am a pretty picky shooter but I was in Chicago and Milwaukee and Kansas City and Los Angeles and a couple other places and I got 4,000 images and I'm loving them. I'll wear good shoes next time.
I don’t care about strangers’ opinions of my work. That is one reason I don’t post my work. I do care about the opinions of people whose work I respect. I also care if I ask for feedback. I shoot for my pleasure. No one has to like my work except me. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
When I saw the grasping hand mural I immediately thought of it as another cliche photo like when somebody paints angel wings on the wall. However, the mother and son photo grabbed me. The angularity of the boy's hand in the centre was such a contrast to the softness of the overall shot, I was hooked.
i like that you talks of things that i actually experience myself. So, I know I'm kinda in the right path. i love street photography and photography as a whole as it makes you see things differently and appreciate more from the average person walking down the street.
Sean I watch your videos for quite a long, I think since the very first ones. Your ideas on photography are still the ones that I take in account to change the way I do my photos and actually the ones with positive results (at least for me...). Iam grateful to you for this. Unhappily, your recommendation on "getting lost" is good and correct formost places, it is not practical in my country. I did this while travelling abroad, what means not often. And enven though Iealized as you mention. Wish I could do it in my hometown. Once again, thank you for the always good lessons.
Sean, great job on all these topics. So many resonate with me. “Hit piece” was right up my alley. I can’t just go out and start snapping pics hoping I get something. I know it when I see it. And when you put up the hand reaching out to the man and the mom and the son on the tube. I gravitated towards the mom n son. To me? It had more feeling/emotion and had a story. Thanks again Sean. Keep up the good work.
Sean, I certainly agree with you in getting the practical side of photography sorted out first, good fitting footwear, comfortable clothes, lightweight carry bag, the minimal set up to get the job done, a camera you are totally familiar with. Secondly to be clear about our own motivation which hopefully develops through our inner creative process and not dependant on likes from the internet. That rather ties in with the Marc Riboud quote. "Taking pictures is savoring life intensely every hundredth of a second." I interpret that as simply being there, being in the moment, observing life as it happens. That is reward enough, one does not need Instagram for that experience. Perhaps that might be a starting point for a future video, now the practical stuff is out the way??
Thank you Jean, for a while I was so disappointed and frustrated with the work i shot that it made me to put my camera away for a while. Now i know this is an essential phase to become better and improve. Thanks for your inspirational work!
Great tips! I love that you actually talked about shoes. I always wear comfortable shoes when I can, no matter when/where I shoot. I've even bought myself a foam pad for when I have to kneel a lot in my shoots. I love the part you mentioned about other photographers from other locations reaching out to say thank you for your take on their city. I'm going to Perdido Key in Florida this coming week and can't wait to do some random walks/shoots.
Great video, great advice Sean! Your thought process & techniques are so practical & make shooting fun, as it should be, which helps us grow & get better! I started photography many times, but always stopped in frustration or disappointment. I recently started again & threw away all expectations & only focused on shooting anything that interests me, not expecting perfection. The results have been very satifying!
Great advice. Couldn’t agree more about keeping gear light. After buying a Fujifilm X100T many, many years ago, I found that my FfF DSLR just sat in the dry cabinet. I took the light-weight camera with me everywhere and was rewarded with so many images that otherwise would never have been created. Consequently I sold all my heavier gear in favour of much lighter kit.
Yeah, thanks for sharing those thoughts and insights Sean. Really appreciated. There's something about that second didn't get as much attention image that I really connected with. The shared exhaustion with a child feels. . . Thanks for noticing that moment and sharing the reality of life when it feels hard.
Great stuff. Just talking about the thought process creates its own within us all I think. This is such a great way to express ourselves to ourselves. I love to find something new in what I'm sure I took for granted, with my eyes and in my head. The opener was brilliant and I confess I've never made a black and white video. Inspiring as ever Sean.
Wonderful video as usual Sean. Every single piece of advice is meaningful and it applies to all creativity-driven photography genres. Not only street photography. The mom and son photo in the subway is excellent! Thanks for sharing.
Just the thought of leaving my favorite lens at home gives me anxiety lol. You're right though, every time I go out and decide to throw the 50mm on, I revert back to my 21mm within 10 minutes. I've never grown with the 50mm range because of that.
If you’ve found your focal length don’t feel bad or anxious. Sean was only suggesting change your focal length if you feel in a rut. Not in a rut? Don’t change your focal length. Don’t worry. Be happy. Mask On Nurse Marty (RET)
@@martingreenberg870sometimes it's fleeing in a way. It makes you think harder. Grab a 135mm, 85, 50 or a 24 or whatever is weird to you and it make you approach images different
These are some great tips! I started doing street photography not just for the pictures but also because of the level of exercise it also provides. Shot light and you will shoot better!
Sean - Your communication style is so good and healthy!!!!! When I watch a video and feel like I need to leave a comment I how I ask myself why ........ the process of clarifying my thoughts helps me understand what I learned, liked or need to understand better. I am a very enthusiastic amateur wildlife photographer (birds) who continues to work at learning by "watching" the best. People may wonder why a wildlife photographer would be watching a street photographer (?) I have learned so much from your perspective, your approach, how you view the world and your style. Your example of the two pictures and the "feedback" on instagram was fascinating. I am still not sure how or why it struck a nerve in me. Thank you for making me wrestling with ideas, concepts and new approaches. You have made me better!
Great practical tips! And I love what you're saying about backing oneself when one knows which photos represent visual growth, no matter the response of the internet. I think we all know deep down. And also that one of the few ways of becoming a better photographer is to develop as a human being, as well as developing one's eye. That's so much harder than getting better gear or going to more exotic places. But it's the truth and every serious photographer knows this deep down.
Great advice. On a recent trip to Warsaw I only took my Ricoh GRIII. It forced me to really look for creative shots at 28mm. And by not worrying about getting shots that require a telephoto I actually started to look more intently at including interesting elements in my compositions. I highly recommend your video from a few years ago "My Minimalist Street Photography Setup (feat. Ricoh GR3)".
Hey, Sean, Thank you for your advice. Lately, I've become very particular about what I choose to photograph. I need to capture something extraordinary to share it with my Instagram friends. However, as you mentioned, not everything needs to be shared; there's value in learning from every shot. I must ask myself why I want to take a particular photo and what drives me to press the shutter. I won't hesitate about whether the image will be good enough to share with others anymore. Instead, I'll focus on observing myself more. I believe that by doing so, I'll find my own unique style. Thank you again for your helpful advice.
Thanks for all the tips. I find that I do pretty much the same, good shoes, carry light, be curious, use my visual eye, get lost & explore, don't care about my hit rate, etc. But I'm still learning and still got a long way to go.
Fantastic video, Sean. Thank you. Many of the points you make occurred to me over the last couple of weeks/months. It’s great to hear themvocabularised so thoughtfully. It’s like a note to myself with the benefit of knowing I’m not alone with these thoughts because it comes from you. Thank you for sharing this. :)
Sean. Many thanks for this video and the comments you make in it, which for me apply toall tyes of photography not just street photography. I have fallen into the trap that if I don't get "likes" then my photo is rubbish. I must start believing that if I like it, it can't be all bad.
1 Camera, 1 Lens is all I carry on the street and the month of June is the Leica M10 and CV 50/1.5 Nokton II for the entire month. I feel if I carry other lenses and have to think about which I should use and make that change I already missed the moment. Another great video Sean, just love the content.
Great advice Sean, I’m actually about to go out of my hotel for my first of 3 days stay in London. I had several places on my list but I’m actually going to try just wandering instead with just my iPhone 15. Just got to decide on my starting point. This is going to be interesting, thank you.
Love it dude... no more needed said \ well, apart from yes, less judgement upon cliches and going with out flow... but absolutely yes when it comes to not being so inspired to shoot but investing in what does fire us, thanks man
PS I'm currently having a break from photography to explore my past and present. I can sense that this will change how I take pictures and the kind of pictures that I take. Thank you for saying that one doesn't need to be taking photos all the time in order to grow as a photographer. I really needed to hear that today. So thank you.
Super video Sean. Thank you. Could I add another practical tip which is to know where toilets and coffee stops are located. It can be very distracting no to 😂 I have one smaller camera with a fixed 28mm lens but have recently been enjoying using a bigger mirrorless camera and the flexibility of a 24-70 lens. And the larger camera has changed something for me. I get easier acceptance when I ask to take a portrait but I actually have (especially the TikTok generation) people approach me to take their photos. That was unheard of until recently! Final thought : The Tiktok generation are not only more open to being photographed but oh boy are they naturals at posing for the camera. I’m 68 yo and have great interactions with youngsters young enough to be my grandchildren! Maybe the varying generational attitudes to street photography would be something worth exploring in another video? Meanwhile, keep up the good work! And thanks again
Trying unfamiliar focal lengths is good advice. I own several old lenses that I'm slowly reviewing on my website and for that I need to spend some time shooting with them all. Sure it's frustrating when you don't get the images that you want but I learn something new with each lens.
Great video, Shaun; it complies with my vision and thinking about photography. This advices is so helpful and valuable, not only for beginners but also for advanced photographer. I enjoy watching it for these minutes. 👌👌👌
Of the two photographs which you posted on Instagram, I prefer the one taken on the underground of the mother and child. The cliché photo of the hand trying to grab the pedestrian; I know it would be difficult or have to be set up. But it would be more appealing to have a lone street photographer or a ‘No More Oil’ protester being grabbed. Another great vlog!!!
Hi Sean! A visual exercise I like to do is watching photo books. And of course, the famous ones are quite expensive, but there is a series of paperback books called ´Photofile´ by Thames&Hudson that seems to have all the greats covered: You can get a grip on the work of Ernst Haas, Saul Leiter, Harry Gruyaert, Gordon Parks, Helen Levitt, William Klein etc. ... About 13 quid each. Highly recommend these paperbacks!
I used to work in the Food Photography, Martial Arts photography & Real Estate industries & found working for clients became really mentally exhausting, so I quit. I now do photography for me only. I share stuff on Instagram but don't do it for likes or follows or comparing to others. And now my mental health has hugely improved.
i understand clients are one of the most easily accessible source of feedback and criticism but of course what you’ve posted is true. not every work shall be criticized and i learn that after i’ve been taught wrong to seek criticism all the time and realize not every sound has to be heard
i kinda understand. i joined an online photography site but they're more interested in photos that makes money but not the photography that you like or prefers. i uploaded photos that i thought was good and interesting but they got rejected. lol
Photography should always be for yourself.... Never for the masses!
Until you go in the field of clients 🥲🥲😅
Visually exercise without a camera together with a friend , discussing possible subjects and exchanging points of view is just brilliant! Sean adds a new perspective even on the most over done subjects. It's crazy how many similar videos I've watched but this is the only one that gave me so much ! This man has a gift ! 🙏
Been watching you for over 5 years, you quietly became my therapist and always inspire & motivate me in new ways.
Thank you.
Cheers,
As an introvert, I deeply resonate with him through his videos. Over the years, they’ve not only inspired me but have also been a great source of support.
Loved your takes and perspective. Also - the commentary from noobs is frequently about aperture and gear. Not about soul and story. This video gave me a spark of inspiration, thank you.
Same, I'm only a hobbyist, but frequently I need inspirations to push me to go out taking photos, not every time feel like doing it.
This is a spectacular take on not only photography, but some approaches on how to approach curiosity, discipline, persistence, learning and art. I’ll be sharing this with friends and family. Appreciate the work Sean. Love your perspective and advice.
Great advice, and I love how Sean takes such a kind and thoughtful approach.
Excellent. Love the example with the two images. Completely get that. And: you're never lost when it doesn't matter where you are. :-)
"you're never lost when it doesn't matter where you are" was one of Cartier-Bresson's best quotes. Thanks for sharing!
Unfortunately, there are images like this which win in International contests.
Great suggestions and advice, as always! I especially like the "get lost" suggestion.
I live in Canada and Canadian cities are all about function. Very few people walk and transit is only for those who have no transportation choice so there are relatively few people to view in public. This video inspires me to get back out there in that I will revel in the journey, not the resulting photographs. We'll see what happens but I'm sure I'll be a better photographer for it.
Thanks for taking the time to produce this video, Sean Tucker!
Having visited Calgary I completely get that! The streets of UK provincial cities are also quiet these days especially during the working week.
So I go to London once a month and even then I want to time it when big events will attract large, relaxed and photo-receptive crowds.
The hour before hockey games and other carnivals, festivals etc may increase the chances of getting more people shots. I think The Camera Store did a street photography photo walk recently. Maybe there is one near you?!
Good luck!
@@johnwaine56 Oddly enough, I live in Calgary! I feel that I have simply been making excuses. Good suggestions, though. Stampede is coming so I'm quickly running out of procrastination points, lol!
I live in downtown Toronto. I am very lucky, as I can always find some place with lots of people. When it is slow, I take photos of urban architecture
It's not just practicality, it's over reliance on car dependence! More people walking around in a denser downtown to hang out, get to places, be in an enjoyable lively space isn't going to be a place loaded with cars and parking.
Thank you for being you, Sean.
The picture you took with iPhone. ❤️🔥🙆🏾♂️ Wow
Dear Sean. This is one of the reasons why i loved your book and your work in general. Thanks so much for sharing.
Such good tips. Especially the "hit rate". I grew up and started my interest in photography before digital cameras. I took a long break and am now getting back into it. The "hit rate" mentality is a hard habit to break because it meant a lot more when shooting film and going through the development process. It felt wasteful to me if i didn't produce sufficient quality to justify that.
I usually have a hit rate for my street photography and ICM of between 2-5%. My conclusion is I like to press the shutter. Glad I use a digital camera.
I never share my images unless I’m in a workshop. I was at the local camera store and borrowed a Q3 for a photowalk. Poped my memory card in the camera and the 64MP card was full. I formatted the card and lost the images. C’est la vie. I don’t need to save my images. I will never be a Vivian Meier. All I have to do is have fun. My question to myself is what if I’m a good photographer and don’t know it?
Mask On Nurse Marty(Ret)
I think there's a balance. If you hate sifting through thousands of bad photos, you won't want to do it. Once you realize what you like, you can focus on the kinds you expect to maybe like more. But there's an ideal balance.
It's always a pleasure listening to you talk about photography and all of the other incidental topics that go with it.
I'd like to reiterate one of your points. The most important thing about photography... Footwear! 🤣 I also learned the hard way!
Your videos are always so insightful and very unique!
11:30 that image on the right is really really cool, you don’t get reflection? distortion? or whatever that’s called, often, and I love how they melt together. Also the colour is very warm and cozy and gives it a nostalgic feeling, as you said, it’s like a renaissance painting, but with an abstract twist and I love that
Another great video Sean. Really great points that you make. I especially enjoyed the photo with your iPhone, not only a great image, but also goes to prove that camera gear is always secondary to the art form of photography.
Thank you Sean - really insightful video - very much appreciated.
I just got a new little camera (the Cannon r100) and I threw it into a backpack with a 50 mm and a manual 23 mm TT artisan and a Canon 100 to 400 RF, then bought a Amtrak train pass so I could ride over the US. I brought along a good pair of hiking boots, or so I thought, and by the end of the second day, my toes were covered with blisters and my feet were in pain. I persevered, but oh my goodness your advice about comfortable shoes is beyond helpful.
I am a pretty picky shooter but I was in Chicago and Milwaukee and Kansas City and Los Angeles and a couple other places and I got 4,000 images and I'm loving them.
I'll wear good shoes next time.
Sean, I love your videos! You always challenge me to be compassionate and to risk trusting myself. Thank you!
I really agree about beginners photographers comments, thanks for let them know Sean how respond their comments 🙂
I don’t care about strangers’ opinions of my work. That is one reason I don’t post my work. I do care about the opinions of people whose work I respect. I also care if I ask for feedback. I shoot for my pleasure. No one has to like my work except me.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
When I saw the grasping hand mural I immediately thought of it as another cliche photo like when somebody paints angel wings on the wall. However, the mother and son photo grabbed me. The angularity of the boy's hand in the centre was such a contrast to the softness of the overall shot, I was hooked.
These videos are quiet helpful, thankyou.
This has been a very informative and helpful post. Thank you.
I totally agree with you. For me the most important is the emotion and the complexity in a photography. Emotions and feelings are complex.
Curiousity and being able to see and respond are the keys, whether taking a pic or not. Thankyou Sean for your thoughts.
What did we do to deserve this content?
Thank you Sean. My favorite photography channel.
Everytime I watch one of your videos I learn something new that seems obvious until put into words. Thanks
i like that you talks of things that i actually experience myself. So, I know I'm kinda in the right path. i love street photography and photography as a whole as it makes you see things differently and appreciate more from the average person walking down the street.
Sean
I watch your videos for quite a long, I think since the very first ones. Your ideas on photography are still the ones that I take in account to change the way I do my photos and actually the ones with positive results (at least for me...). Iam grateful to you for this.
Unhappily, your recommendation on "getting lost" is good and correct formost places, it is not practical in my country. I did this while travelling abroad, what means not often. And enven though Iealized as you mention. Wish I could do it in my hometown.
Once again, thank you for the always good lessons.
Sean, great job on all these topics. So many resonate with me. “Hit piece” was right up my alley. I can’t just go out and start snapping pics hoping I get something. I know it when I see it. And when you put up the hand reaching out to the man and the mom and the son on the tube. I gravitated towards the mom n son. To me? It had more feeling/emotion and had a story. Thanks again Sean. Keep up the good work.
I am so happy to know your channel, always inspired by you...
Sean, I certainly agree with you in getting the practical side of photography sorted out first, good fitting footwear, comfortable clothes, lightweight carry bag, the minimal set up to get the job done, a camera you are totally familiar with. Secondly to be clear about our own motivation which hopefully develops through our inner creative process and not dependant on likes from the internet. That rather ties in with the Marc Riboud quote. "Taking pictures is savoring life intensely every hundredth of a second." I interpret that as simply being there, being in the moment, observing life as it happens. That is reward enough, one does not need Instagram for that experience. Perhaps that might be a starting point for a future video, now the practical stuff is out the way??
Beautiful 🥲 thanks, Sean!
Thank you Jean, for a while I was so disappointed and frustrated with the work i shot that it made me to put my camera away for a while. Now i know this is an essential phase to become better and improve. Thanks for your inspirational work!
Well done - a great inspirational video.
Cheers Sean another great video. Keep it up.
Great overview of points. Totally agree with the tips and personal lessons.
Thank you so much, I needed this info being a new photographer.
For "zero-drop" shoes (flat profile) try Waldviertler, hand-made here in Austria.
Great idea
Yet another vlog that got me thinking. Leaving my favourite lens at home, is something i want to try more.
Outstanding tips Sean. Another activity for rainy/don't feel well days -- read a chapter or two in "Peregrine".
Useful and meaningful. As always
A very well put together video with lots of wisdom. The wisdom of photography is the wisdom of creativity.
What a Great Video! Thank You for making this available to us!!!
Great video as usual and great advice. Thank you!
Great tips! I love that you actually talked about shoes. I always wear comfortable shoes when I can, no matter when/where I shoot. I've even bought myself a foam pad for when I have to kneel a lot in my shoots.
I love the part you mentioned about other photographers from other locations reaching out to say thank you for your take on their city. I'm going to Perdido Key in Florida this coming week and can't wait to do some random walks/shoots.
Great video, great advice Sean! Your thought process & techniques are so practical & make shooting fun, as it should be, which helps us grow & get better! I started photography many times, but always stopped in frustration or disappointment. I recently started again & threw away all expectations & only focused on shooting anything that interests me, not expecting perfection. The results have been very satifying!
Great advice. Couldn’t agree more about keeping gear light. After buying a Fujifilm X100T many, many years ago, I found that my FfF DSLR just sat in the dry cabinet. I took the light-weight camera with me everywhere and was rewarded with so many images that otherwise would never have been created. Consequently I sold all my heavier gear in favour of much lighter kit.
Yeah, thanks for sharing those thoughts and insights Sean. Really appreciated. There's something about that second didn't get as much attention image that I really connected with. The shared exhaustion with a child feels. . . Thanks for noticing that moment and sharing the reality of life when it feels hard.
All true! Thank you that you share your thoughts and experience
Great stuff. Just talking about the thought process creates its own within us all I think. This is such a great way to express ourselves to ourselves. I love to find something new in what I'm sure I took for granted, with my eyes and in my head. The opener was brilliant and I confess I've never made a black and white video. Inspiring as ever Sean.
Your approach to discussing these matters and the words you use are revelatory. Well done. And thanks.
Wonderful video as usual Sean. Every single piece of advice is meaningful and it applies to all creativity-driven photography genres. Not only street photography. The mom and son photo in the subway is excellent! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍
Just the thought of leaving my favorite lens at home gives me anxiety lol. You're right though, every time I go out and decide to throw the 50mm on, I revert back to my 21mm within 10 minutes. I've never grown with the 50mm range because of that.
If you’ve found your focal length don’t feel bad or anxious. Sean was only suggesting change your focal length if you feel in a rut. Not in a rut? Don’t change your focal length. Don’t worry. Be happy.
Mask On Nurse Marty (RET)
@@martingreenberg870sometimes it's fleeing in a way. It makes you think harder. Grab a 135mm, 85, 50 or a 24 or whatever is weird to you and it make you approach images different
your always interesting , luv your channel.
Thank you. Always appreciate the inspiration and motivation.
These are some great tips! I started doing street photography not just for the pictures but also because of the level of exercise it also provides. Shot light and you will shoot better!
This could just as easily be called Photography: Practical Advice for a Good Mentality. Love this video.
Sean - Your communication style is so good and healthy!!!!! When I watch a video and feel like I need to leave a comment I how I ask myself why ........ the process of clarifying my thoughts helps me understand what I learned, liked or need to understand better. I am a very enthusiastic amateur wildlife photographer (birds) who continues to work at learning by "watching" the best. People may wonder why a wildlife photographer would be watching a street photographer (?) I have learned so much from your perspective, your approach, how you view the world and your style. Your example of the two pictures and the "feedback" on instagram was fascinating. I am still not sure how or why it struck a nerve in me. Thank you for making me wrestling with ideas, concepts and new approaches. You have made me better!
This is really something a lot more beginner photographers should be listening to.
Thanks Sean. Very insightful
Great practical tips! And I love what you're saying about backing oneself when one knows which photos represent visual growth, no matter the response of the internet. I think we all know deep down. And also that one of the few ways of becoming a better photographer is to develop as a human being, as well as developing one's eye. That's so much harder than getting better gear or going to more exotic places. But it's the truth and every serious photographer knows this deep down.
Wonderful. I really love iPhone image of the mother and son as well, so beautiful. Loving the feelings in your images at the end of this video.
i love listening to you and enjoy and am inspired by all your advice and wisdom. Thank you.
Great advice. On a recent trip to Warsaw I only took my Ricoh GRIII. It forced me to really look for creative shots at 28mm. And by not worrying about getting shots that require a telephoto I actually started to look more intently at including interesting elements in my compositions. I highly recommend your video from a few years ago "My Minimalist Street Photography Setup (feat. Ricoh GR3)".
Beautiful video... Your insights are always inspiring..🙏🏽
Hey, Sean, Thank you for your advice. Lately, I've become very particular about what I choose to photograph. I need to capture something extraordinary to share it with my Instagram friends. However, as you mentioned, not everything needs to be shared; there's value in learning from every shot. I must ask myself why I want to take a particular photo and what drives me to press the shutter. I won't hesitate about whether the image will be good enough to share with others anymore. Instead, I'll focus on observing myself more. I believe that by doing so, I'll find my own unique style. Thank you again for your helpful advice.
Thanks for all the tips. I find that I do pretty much the same, good shoes, carry light, be curious, use my visual eye, get lost & explore, don't care about my hit rate, etc. But I'm still learning and still got a long way to go.
Love this, it how I feel about my work.
Excellent and knowledgeable - I love your content! Thank you so much - you’re inspiring and humble!
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Thank you for another meaningful video.
Great advice as always. TFS your wise and useful experience. ❤❤❤
Fantastic video, Sean. Thank you. Many of the points you make occurred to me over the last couple of weeks/months. It’s great to hear themvocabularised so thoughtfully. It’s like a note to myself with the benefit of knowing I’m not alone with these thoughts because it comes from you. Thank you for sharing this. :)
Thank you for this video, Sean. I am grateful for it.
wonderful video as always. always good to hear these words from someone you know where they actually stand and are. good man.
Yes, definitely the shot on the right 😊
Very interesting perspective! Terrific images at the end.
You’re a gem Tucker!
Thanks a lot for this video. It's been really helpful
Great tips there Sean, Love the exercise that Joshua recommends.. Thank you
Sean. Many thanks for this video and the comments you make in it, which for me apply toall tyes of photography not just street photography. I have fallen into the trap that if I don't get "likes" then my photo is rubbish. I must start believing that if I like it, it can't be all bad.
Even your practical is philosophical. 👍🏽
It was very useful info thanks for sharing with us.
1 Camera, 1 Lens is all I carry on the street and the month of June is the Leica M10 and CV 50/1.5 Nokton II for the entire month. I feel if I carry other lenses and have to think about which I should use and make that change I already missed the moment. Another great video Sean, just love the content.
Muchas gracias for you video. This is food for my photographer soul. 😊
Great advice Sean, I’m actually about to go out of my hotel for my first of 3 days stay in London. I had several places on my list but I’m actually going to try just wandering instead with just my iPhone 15. Just got to decide on my starting point. This is going to be interesting, thank you.
Thank you Sean, your video remind me, why I go out with my Camera.... 👍
Awesome tips, Sean -- and I think they apply to photography in general - not just street photography. Thanks mate!
Love it dude... no more needed said
\ well, apart from yes, less judgement upon cliches and going with out flow... but absolutely yes when it comes to not being so inspired to shoot but investing in what does fire us, thanks man
Was awesome as always to bump into you in Oslo. I hope you enjoyed exploring 😊
PS I'm currently having a break from photography to explore my past and present. I can sense that this will change how I take pictures and the kind of pictures that I take. Thank you for saying that one doesn't need to be taking photos all the time in order to grow as a photographer. I really needed to hear that today. So thank you.
Great Sean. Thank you 🙏
Super video Sean. Thank you. Could I add another practical tip which is to know where toilets and coffee stops are located. It can be very distracting no to 😂
I have one smaller camera with a fixed 28mm lens but have recently been enjoying using a bigger mirrorless camera and the flexibility of a 24-70 lens.
And the larger camera has changed something for me. I get easier acceptance when I ask to take a portrait but I actually have (especially the TikTok generation) people approach me to take their photos. That was unheard of until recently!
Final thought : The Tiktok generation are not only more open to being photographed but oh boy are they naturals at posing for the camera. I’m 68 yo and have great interactions with youngsters young enough to be my grandchildren!
Maybe the varying generational attitudes to street photography would be something worth exploring in another video?
Meanwhile, keep up the good work! And thanks again
Super useful Sean. Thanks a lot!!!
Trying unfamiliar focal lengths is good advice. I own several old lenses that I'm slowly reviewing on my website and for that I need to spend some time shooting with them all. Sure it's frustrating when you don't get the images that you want but I learn something new with each lens.
Great video, Shaun; it complies with my vision and thinking about photography. This advices is so helpful and valuable, not only for beginners but also for advanced photographer. I enjoy watching it for these minutes. 👌👌👌
Of the two photographs which you posted on Instagram, I prefer the one taken on the underground of the mother and child.
The cliché photo of the hand trying to grab the pedestrian; I know it would be difficult or have to be set up. But it would be more appealing to have a lone street photographer or a ‘No More Oil’ protester being grabbed. Another great vlog!!!
Hi Sean! A visual exercise I like to do is watching photo books. And of course, the famous ones are quite expensive, but there is a series of paperback books called ´Photofile´ by Thames&Hudson that seems to have all the greats covered: You can get a grip on the work of Ernst Haas, Saul Leiter, Harry Gruyaert, Gordon Parks, Helen Levitt, William Klein etc. ... About 13 quid each. Highly recommend these paperbacks!