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"Find a good background and wait for something to happen". Love that. It's tempting to think that photo journalists like Ira "get all the luck" just walking around and snapping great shots. Good to remember that some of these have taken a couple of hours of persistence to get the perfect photo. Find great light, find a great background, wait for the action.
I don't know about the A7 series cameras but I wonder if he uses silent shooting too so when people do walk into his shots it doesn't alarm them. I know I do on my A6300 when I gather up enough courage to do street photography.
Great video and I really like the pictures, especially at 4:46. But Can somebody explain what is going on with the shadows? The two men have shadows going to the right but the horse seems to have a shadow going to the left. Is it a composite image or an effect caused by a ultra wide angle lens, or something else? Not try to criticise just would like to learn.
Great video, but same as the other video with Ira, the high framerate is totally jarring to my eye and takes away from it. This sort of thing is more suited to the smoothness of a slower frame rate, in my opinion. I know you're big fans of 60fps but maybe switch it up now and then?
So in summary his advice is.... go to exotic locations where you don't know the language, hang around groups of other people's children with a camera "befriending" them and giving small gifts..?? Is he trying to get potential competitors killed? Small but important detail missing from that advice BE OBVIOUSLY AND DEMONSTRABLY WORKING FOR NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC.
Hey Zach, one thing I've learned from studying art is that if something (or someone) is highly regarded in their field and I don't get it I'm usually the one that has something to learn. In this example, Ira is a photojournalist. His work isn't just about creating one picture but rather telling a story throughout many photos. None of his photos are snapshots. Each one tells its own part of the story. For example, he expressed excitement about getting a kid throwing a ball and a street cart in the same photo. Why? Because it tells the story of baseball in cuba more accurately. Once you understand that you can begin to appreciate all of the little details he puts in a photo to capture a larger story: the boy near the scoreboard, the individuals in the crowd, the crowd as a whole, the journey from street ball to the stadium. I hope that helps shed light on why he's a true master of his craft ~ Chelsea
I will add to this. I think photojournalists have a very difficult job of capturing life as it happens in other pars of the world. It is a moment captured for the rest of the world to see. Without this type of photography where it is it not planned per se we would not get to see the culture and story within. I rather this photography over commercial :) check out my work @sebastial.lopez.photography on insta
Actually, this kind of photography is one of the most difficult to get right. I think his work is really great. His experience in photojournalism clearly shows in these pieces.
Pre-Order Ira's book on Amazon: SDP.io/IrasBook
Ira's Camera: SDP.io/A7R2
See Ira's tips on street photography: ruclips.net/video/UrQJLyOub3A/видео.html
"Find a good background and wait for something to happen". Love that. It's tempting to think that photo journalists like Ira "get all the luck" just walking around and snapping great shots. Good to remember that some of these have taken a couple of hours of persistence to get the perfect photo. Find great light, find a great background, wait for the action.
Keep Ira coming, these are so good.
Happy to see this. Working with National Geographic is a dream of mine. Hearing this man's advice was wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely stunning. If I took any one of these photos I would be immensely proud of myself.
Awesome vid Chelsea! What an amazing man! Great photographer, but also a genuinely nice guy! Thanks for letting us into his world!
The 4k 60fps is just awesome.
A wonderful video showcasing such a talented photographer. Brilliant compositions! I hope to visit Cuba one day with all my gear.
What a cool dude.
Great tips!
THIS is a great video! Thank you guys
Very cool video. Chelsea looking extra pretty on this one.
I love this guy!
Amazing photos from Ira Block. Thanks for the insight.
Chelsea looks like such a badass in this video
Yeah, with that Ultra-wide zoom and XT-2 dangling out in front of her... ;-)
That baseball shot is amazing...!
loved the video
Woohoo, shout out to Cleveland! 1:56
I don't know about the A7 series cameras but I wonder if he uses silent shooting too so when people do walk into his shots it doesn't alarm them. I know I do on my A6300 when I gather up enough courage to do street photography.
Yeah but what camera settings did he use?
you won
What Sony camera did he take these with? The colors are phenomenal!
Great video!
Thank you!
Great video and I really like the pictures, especially at 4:46. But Can somebody explain what is going on with the shadows? The two men have shadows going to the right but the horse seems to have a shadow going to the left. Is it a composite image or an effect caused by a ultra wide angle lens, or something else? Not try to criticise just would like to learn.
man, with what did you film this? quality is great
That's a good question. A small note in the description or even on-screen like TCSTV do would be nice.
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Great video, but same as the other video with Ira, the high framerate is totally jarring to my eye and takes away from it. This sort of thing is more suited to the smoothness of a slower frame rate, in my opinion. I know you're big fans of 60fps but maybe switch it up now and then?
Good A.R..
What's the lens Chelsea is using here
How does a professional photographer like Ira Block set his white balance before taking photos?
Great content! Where'd you get your backpack, Chelsea?
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I want to go to Cuba to look for Biggie and Tupac.
I need a good background...
So in summary his advice is.... go to exotic locations where you don't know the language, hang around groups of other people's children with a camera "befriending" them and giving small gifts..?? Is he trying to get potential competitors killed? Small but important detail missing from that advice BE OBVIOUSLY AND DEMONSTRABLY WORKING FOR NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC.
Not a big fan of Ira’s work, very interesting video nevertheless
Ira reminds me of Jerry Lewis.
First!!!! Yeah baby!
Also Chelsea’s hair is spot on 👌
Thanks!
Enough with the camera setting comments already....that joke is almost as old as Tony :)
Nothing against Ira (His career speaks for itself) But besides 2 of these pics these are just basic snapshots.
Nothing too impressive to my eye.
Hey Zach, one thing I've learned from studying art is that if something (or someone) is highly regarded in their field and I don't get it I'm usually the one that has something to learn.
In this example, Ira is a photojournalist. His work isn't just about creating one picture but rather telling a story throughout many photos. None of his photos are snapshots. Each one tells its own part of the story. For example, he expressed excitement about getting a kid throwing a ball and a street cart in the same photo. Why? Because it tells the story of baseball in cuba more accurately.
Once you understand that you can begin to appreciate all of the little details he puts in a photo to capture a larger story: the boy near the scoreboard, the individuals in the crowd, the crowd as a whole, the journey from street ball to the stadium.
I hope that helps shed light on why he's a true master of his craft ~ Chelsea
100% agree. Wasnt knocking on his art whatsoever.
Excellent points. I hadnt even thought about all that, but it makes sense.
I will add to this. I think photojournalists have a very difficult job of capturing life as it happens in other pars of the world. It is a moment captured for the rest of the world to see. Without this type of photography where it is it not planned per se we would not get to see the culture and story within. I rather this photography over commercial :) check out my work @sebastial.lopez.photography on insta
Actually, this kind of photography is one of the most difficult to get right. I think his work is really great. His experience in photojournalism clearly shows in these pieces.
First
forth :3
and proud damn it
You are very fourthcoming.
Follow this guy ! Learn from him
Follow this guy ! Learn from him
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