How To Photograph Crowds Like Alexey Titarenko

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  • Опубликовано: 8 янв 2025

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  • @dmytrochaika7570
    @dmytrochaika7570 3 года назад +320

    Great work! Thank you for a breath of a fresh air in the world where 95% of photography videos are just “another new gear came out” reviews

    • @SivertAlmvik
      @SivertAlmvik 2 года назад +6

      I agree! Most RUclips photography channels are about how to edit for a "Instagram bangers". This channel is on another level

    • @thethirdman225
      @thethirdman225 2 года назад +7

      Totally. I have rarely seen any discussion on the internet about photographers. Ted Forbes does on his channel 'The Art of Photography' but he doesn't try to channel Titarenko like here.

    • @K3zz21
      @K3zz21 Год назад +1

      @@thethirdman225Another channel I suggest is "The Photographic Eye." It's strictly about photography ideas and exercises and entirely absent of gear reviews.

  • @zae5159
    @zae5159 6 месяцев назад +7

    Every video I've watched of yours so far has been so excellent. I really, really appreciate that this isn't a simple and rote "here's how you copy this", like some kind of artistic xerox machine. You actually take into account *why* the photographers made what they made, what inspired them, what emotions they felt and wanted to get across to us, and that makes these so much more impactful.
    In that respect, I don't come away with just a "here's a kind of photo to take", it's that *and* an understanding of an artist on a deeper level, of a body of work on a deeper level, and another dimension to add to my own work.

  • @steezysqui
    @steezysqui 2 года назад +74

    This was an absolute joy to watch and experience, I have only just heard about Alexey Titarenko through you, and I am lost for words, what a story! Beautiful work, Thank you.

  • @romaDa
    @romaDa Месяц назад

    I just discovered you and you are already my favourite photography channel. The mood of every video is so refreshing and the content is fantastic. Every video I learn something new. Your voice is asmr-like and adds so much to the whole experience.

  • @DaneBrammage
    @DaneBrammage Год назад +6

    Absolutely beautiful and a wonderful homage to a brilliant artist who saw the world through introspective eyes.

  • @DarqChildNYC
    @DarqChildNYC Год назад +9

    The absolute care you take with these insights into photography, photographers and the entire photographic process is astounding. Thank you for these gems!

  • @JunyuZhuTony
    @JunyuZhuTony 10 месяцев назад +1

    I think those pictures have a common hidden and figurative structure,there are 3 elements,one is ever-changing,boisterous,and fluidity of crowds, the second is the opposite,the static,immobile buildings,trees etc.But very interestingly I noticed there are the third element which add more depth,which is a few people away from the crowd,and they have more features shown in the pictures then the blurry crowd,it acts like a transition between the change and the not-change. I figured there must be some philosophical connotations inside of it.

  • @raziel7997
    @raziel7997 3 месяца назад

    I found your channel on YT roday morning and I'm watching now movie after movie. I think that this channel is one of the best channels about photography that can be found on yt. Great work!

  • @TheBnelsonphoto
    @TheBnelsonphoto 2 года назад +14

    Brilliant. You're inclusion and respect for Titarnko's art, and your gentle touch at recreating not only his technique but his sensibility here is wonderful. Sharing your process - finding still figures to act as foreground, etc are much appreciated. Heading into Toronto tomorrow for a day of experimenting with long-exposure shots, and now I have a nice image of what can be achieved! Thank you!

  • @Twisted_Sound
    @Twisted_Sound Год назад +1

    Titarenko is a true innovator in the field of photography. Nice approach!

  • @sharvo6
    @sharvo6 Год назад

    Titarenko exemplifies the blending of serendipity and prepared genius. His pictures move me more than any others. Congratulations on your pictures & video ... love the addition of IR.

  • @RobBrens
    @RobBrens Год назад +10

    This was fantastic and I love how you infuse your personal experience and relationship with the artist's work.

  • @qnetx
    @qnetx 2 года назад +29

    This is superb. It shows how thought, planning, preparedness, and pre-visualization are used to create something spectacular. I also like the creative thought behind using infrared to tie the image to the theme of the subject matter. 👏👏👏

  • @RichardSilvius
    @RichardSilvius 2 года назад +38

    Using the IR technique was an interesting spin on this. Titarenko’s stuff is really low contrast, and I think that helps the stationary parts of his subjects - the hands, feet, or figures - to stand out better from the background. The IR creates a lot of extra contrast that I think pulls the attention away from this - but you never know unless you try!

    • @ImitativePhotography
      @ImitativePhotography  2 года назад +3

      Good point!

    • @Trk-El-Son
      @Trk-El-Son Год назад +1

      I am also thinking that the infrared technique may be actually working against the impact of those images.

    • @shyamalganguly3598
      @shyamalganguly3598 8 месяцев назад

      Have we noticed the time frame during which the original photographer made his images and the other tried to imitate the technique in a different time span when we have a different looks for the happenings in the world! Titarenko was successful in creating the gloom around the picture frame whether they are in the clear or in the blur zone and that melancholy touched us from every part of the frame and the vastness of the medium format authenticity of closing in on every element of a picture equally hit us to the core! But we cannot take away the method of Titarenko being so wonderfully recreated by an apsc digital camera! Although the period of time span and themes are different and the motion blur had been typically suited to the given situation the atmospheric glee in the these photographs held back the pathos in the overall situation in the thematic representation of project! But it's startling the old man in clear relief with his watching figure toward the moving protesters, wonderful; although it is compared with nearly similar shot o Titarenko, this has the personal touch of your creativity which proves your mettle as a potential photographer! Want more from you!

  • @malaranu6883
    @malaranu6883 16 часов назад

    I so grateful to find your video. Have learnt so much . Thank you.🙏🏾

  • @josephlai1078
    @josephlai1078 Год назад +4

    So informative and educational. The technical break down is really easy to understand. Definitely bringing back the "fun" in photography

  • @thomassager1755
    @thomassager1755 Год назад

    Thank you for this video. Thank you for making me aware of Mr. Titarenko. Great pictures of your own, too.
    And your voice as a narrator to the story is a perfect match.

  • @lookylookie
    @lookylookie 2 года назад +4

    Discovered your channel last night as a RUclips suggestion. What a wonderful concept and insight to a whole genre of photography I would never have been exposed to. Fantastic work and excellent channel. Thank you for the inspiration, history and exposure to the greats in photography. Outstanding !!

  • @DCdc25
    @DCdc25 Год назад

    Fantastic video and that image with the cops standing by their bicycles watching the crowd go by is superb.

  • @Me_i538
    @Me_i538 Год назад

    I enjoyed your video . I’ve seen this man’s work in the past and loved it immediately. I’ve tried similar images at the beach while people watching . Thanks for sharing, I will try again .

  • @peanutartt
    @peanutartt Год назад +1

    I was not familiar with Titarenko's work, never seen these photos before but I am happy to have stumbled on this video and learnt about it. Some of my recent works (digital art) are very similal as a concept to his style, glad I can now learn more of him and his work!

  • @zachariea
    @zachariea Год назад

    I saw this very video a few months ago. And it kept coming back to me. More and more and more. Just drawn to the way you brought his style and story forward here. Thank you. Really, I'm more than excited at the thought of drawing inspiration from Titarenko, and to a greater extent, your video.
    Kind wishes from Paris France.

  • @ezzong
    @ezzong Год назад

    You have this Werner Herzog-ish cadence in your speaking and I find it very nice to hear and very suiting for this kind of technical yet introspectice videos.

  • @lpark8
    @lpark8 Год назад +4

    Fantastic video. Titarenko’s work is haunting and beautiful - your introduction to his life and work is great. Your attempt to take photos in his style deepens our appreciation of what he achieved. The photos you took are great as well. Well done! 🙏💪

  • @LindaEnfield
    @LindaEnfield Год назад

    Excellent video. I first came across Titarenko several years ago when I watched the Art of Photography video and immediately fell in love with his work. I liked your use of infrared in your images - nicely done.

    • @ImitativePhotography
      @ImitativePhotography  Год назад +1

      I loved those videos and interviews with Titarenko. They are invaluable.

  • @bidyutkumarmitra1491
    @bidyutkumarmitra1491 Год назад

    It is a new horizon for me. I am amazed.

  • @seawalcker
    @seawalcker Год назад +1

    Very very well thought out and brilliantly executed! Great work! Thank you!

  • @susiebeardwell5813
    @susiebeardwell5813 2 года назад +3

    Intelligent, informed, classy calm presentation..thank you for sharing this so generously. My new favourite youtube presenter!

  • @leonardlee9874
    @leonardlee9874 3 месяца назад

    RUclips help me to find your channel …. Getting back to do some casual photography. I think your channel is great. It’s a homage to all the artists and photographers you mentioned here in this channel. Keep on the good work👍👍👍

  • @PeterGallagher1
    @PeterGallagher1 2 года назад +2

    Another great episode. I love that I've learned about a photographer I didn't know before and their technique.

  • @patriciabonanno950
    @patriciabonanno950 Год назад

    From Argentina, a beautiful discovery of your videos and your work, thank you!!!!

  • @YorkCardiology
    @YorkCardiology Год назад

    Exceptional presentation!! Wonderful channel

  • @claude8199
    @claude8199 Год назад

    Great Video. I did not know that photograph but i like very much the spirit he puts in his images. He reminds me a bit of Olga Karlovac. Thanks for sharing this way of viewing the world around us. It's helping us to remain in contact with our humanity. The IR R-72 is a great idea to recreate the ambiance.

  • @yopescando79
    @yopescando79 Год назад +2

    Increíble trabajo por su parte, increíble fotógrafo al cual no conocía. Gracias por divulgar tanta sabiduría. Thanks a lot.

  • @JosephStalin01
    @JosephStalin01 Год назад

    excellent video both for your description of Titarenko's thinking/feeling in his creative process and for your own work . . . thank you for posting this

  • @mariofazioli7534
    @mariofazioli7534 2 года назад +2

    Fantastic, once again, You are unique amongst the 99% of mainstream gadget photographers. Musicians are capable in locking emotions through sound, Artistic photographers capture emotions through a glass. Thanks.., CANADA

  • @MrRus67
    @MrRus67 2 года назад

    Maaan! i loved loved this guys work and the way he thought. I cant thank you enough for sharing his work.

  • @robgutkowski7141
    @robgutkowski7141 Год назад +1

    Great video, both for the examination of Titarenko's work, and for the detailed recounting of how you went about trying to recreate it on your own to great results.

  • @ArmTheCreative
    @ArmTheCreative Год назад

    Super sick!!! ( as in great! ) I love how in your photos you also captured some still bodies and objects amongst the blurry crowds. WOW. Really really good. Props! Love your explanations in your videos.

  • @paulclark7664
    @paulclark7664 2 года назад +2

    Fascinating ! Enjoyed your measured consideration. The photographs are very interesting . Thank you for this study and your efforts

  • @QuidamBlackrose
    @QuidamBlackrose 11 месяцев назад

    Thank very much for the insight, I have admired his work for many years, but procrastinated on delving deeper into who he was. Very imaginative with using an infrared filter, I had only thought of a ND filter.
    Well done!

  • @stevenmccaughan2752
    @stevenmccaughan2752 Год назад +1

    You have one of most interesting channels on photography that god it’s not a gear review

  • @billriach2429
    @billriach2429 Год назад

    Great observations on content, and technique. I am thoroughly enjoying the photographers you have selected to imitate. Very thought provoking.

  • @mankyraver
    @mankyraver Год назад +1

    This is a fantastic film, thank you. It really interested and inspired me. I haven't seen Titarenko's work before, so I've just learned something new. Great work😁👍

  • @beverlyb6391
    @beverlyb6391 Год назад

    Loved that presentation of the Alex Titarenko .

  • @michelpastor4131
    @michelpastor4131 3 месяца назад

    Merci pour votre vidéo. Excellente analyse et beau travail.

  • @williamcurwen7428
    @williamcurwen7428 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for the introduction of Alexey Titarenko, his work is truly magical and wonderful.

  • @paulsehstedt6275
    @paulsehstedt6275 3 года назад +1

    So good! Very interesting indeed and strong photos! Keep on rolling!

  • @DamianWolfWagabunda
    @DamianWolfWagabunda Год назад

    You have made an amazing video, mate! Thank you for the introduction of Alexey Titarenko - you have really inspired me! Great photos you've taken on the demonstration! Tommorow I'm going to one and you just put ideas into my head for different kind of photos from that event.

  • @Ndpurc
    @Ndpurc Год назад

    Fabulous! Educational and beautifully moving. Onto the next one, just love your films 👍

  • @ΚωνσταντινοςΚαρεκλας-υ8ε

    Thank you for this amazing video. The topic was very inspirational and as always your voice was perfect. Not slow and boring but in the perfect tune to make everyone enjoy, relax and calm. Thank you again.

  • @tanyamurchie4728
    @tanyamurchie4728 Год назад

    I jst started watching some of your videos. WOW very inspiring. I have always loved Saul Leiter"s creations but you have introduced me to Olga Karlovac. Thank you.

  • @kerryallen1743
    @kerryallen1743 Год назад

    "I'm a little late to the game, but I really enjoyed your commentary and presentation of Titarenko and your work. It truly inspired me!"

  • @thierrydietrich1291
    @thierrydietrich1291 Год назад

    Votre travail est absolument fabuleux. Vous m’avez permis de connaître des photographes qui vont m’inspirer sans aucun doute. Merci encore

  • @queative
    @queative Год назад

    Absolutely enjoyed your documentary approach and creative contribution! I learned so much in just 15 mins, thank you!!

  • @damarisrodriguez9721
    @damarisrodriguez9721 Год назад

    Gracias por este vídeo me emociono mucho este fotógrafo y tu acercamiento 👏👏

  • @hervecolin2251
    @hervecolin2251 Год назад

    Bravo pour ce travail sur Titarenko, un grand photographe habité.

  • @lennyvlaminov9480
    @lennyvlaminov9480 Год назад

    A very nice homage to Titarenko, lovely collage with the music ❤

  • @robcruse100
    @robcruse100 Год назад

    Fascinating. Thankyou for making this video.

  • @cribbsprojects
    @cribbsprojects Год назад

    Shock of the new (to me). Thanks for educating me and inspring!

  • @BrettFyfield
    @BrettFyfield Год назад +1

    "The human tide" is such a compelling expression, one that spans the generations. Thank you for providing your perspective on it. Yes. The passage of time is essential to the medium of photography.. Well done.

  • @theomaksor851
    @theomaksor851 Год назад

    I really enjoyed this . Your focus on the emotions behind 'the shot' is just what we need in this technology driven world. Just the past few weeks I have been returning to my photographic roots which began in the 1960/70's . After a long career behind increasingly complicated cameras now down to 'simple' Leica Sl with old Leica R lenses, the perfect amalgamation of top quality digital with old style lenses ., as a result I found the creative 'amateur' mojo I lost so long ago.
    And that is what your work is all about , finding 'one's self' by expressing emotions in one's imaging.
    Thanks again , you reinforced my choice.

  • @CookedLight
    @CookedLight 2 года назад

    Superb vlog and images, from Titarenko and you. Thanks 👍🏻

  • @scawhitwell
    @scawhitwell Год назад

    Huge thanks for a fascinating study, deeply felt and inspiring.

  • @yasirhameed4898
    @yasirhameed4898 Год назад

    so glad i found this channel! Hope to run into you in Toronto some day!

  • @Scarmanderg
    @Scarmanderg 4 месяца назад

    These photographs look so good you have definitely inspired me to try and experiment with this style of photography

  • @ireneesterlis7534
    @ireneesterlis7534 Год назад

    Thank you! I’m from Saint Petersburg but never heard of him. Great photographer and a strong video

  • @noflyzonnn
    @noflyzonnn 2 года назад

    Well presented and explained. You nailed the background music.
    Thank you for your hard work and sharing.
    Looking forward for your next videos.

  • @PhilT993
    @PhilT993 Год назад

    Well done presentation and great pictures. I like the mix of IR and long exposure photography. I just got into IR last year and really like the long exposure look. I must try that soon. Thank you. Phil, from Ottawa.

  • @nilzthorbo5437
    @nilzthorbo5437 9 месяцев назад

    Your Channel and your Work is Gold. Thank you

  • @judithbullard6676
    @judithbullard6676 2 года назад

    Superb, excellent, thoughtful presentation.

  • @maxoutkast
    @maxoutkast Год назад

    Elegant and thoughtful piece. Thank you.

  • @tonymckeage1028
    @tonymckeage1028 3 года назад +2

    Marvellous Video, thanks for sharing

  • @DavidGBlair
    @DavidGBlair 3 года назад +3

    Immensely thoughtful and informative video. Fantastic work

  • @RIDEMusicYT
    @RIDEMusicYT 11 месяцев назад

    Hey man, just found your channel and I just want to say how much I love your videos, especially the ones like these where you breakdown the styles of famous photographers and try them yourselves. I always feel so inspired afterwards.
    Stands out a mile from the usual click bait photography videos that try to scare you it into clicking with “you’re doing it wrong titles”.
    Please keep making these man, expanded my photography knowledge tenfold!

  • @heikebrudy3425
    @heikebrudy3425 Год назад

    Thank you for this very inspiring video 🙏 You pictures are stunning 👏 and very impressing.

  • @frfr335
    @frfr335 Год назад

    All the hard, preparatory work you did certainly paid off, there are some great shots in there. Well done and thanks for sharing, it was very inspiring.

  • @cb9831
    @cb9831 2 года назад +1

    Very well done ! Much appreciated !I have been trying this myself & appreciate your observations re the 'density' of the subjects required, their speed of movement & some insight into exposure times.
    Your montage was a lovely audiovisual experience !!
    Colby

  • @andrel1962
    @andrel1962 3 года назад

    Bravo.
    Thanks for sharing your video. A time well spent knowing a bit more of this photographer and his technique. Your soft calming voice is really a perfect match to your project.

  • @stebraig
    @stebraig Год назад

    Wonderful. Wonderful. Wonderful!
    Thanks for this great video, which inspires me in several ways..

  • @TheHiddenTruth100
    @TheHiddenTruth100 Год назад

    I'm just starting to get back into photographhy and i also bought a D5600 a few years ago but never felt good enough with the kit lens. This is incredible! inspiring.

    • @ImitativePhotography
      @ImitativePhotography  Год назад +1

      I know that feeling. For regular photography I don't usually use the kit lens, but with the IR filters the flexibility of the zoom is a must.

    • @TheHiddenTruth100
      @TheHiddenTruth100 Год назад

      @@ImitativePhotography are you usually shooting with a d5600?? And if so what would be an “essential” lens you’d recommend for it? Amazing video!

    • @ImitativePhotography
      @ImitativePhotography  Год назад

      @@TheHiddenTruth100 yeah it was my first interchangeable lens camera and I still use it regularly. I only more recently started to use the Eos M with adapted lenses but the eos m is very glitchy and unreliable. The d5600 is a great dependable camera though. Two of my go to lenses are the Nikon DX 35mm F1.8 and the Nikon DX 70-300 mm.

    • @TheHiddenTruth100
      @TheHiddenTruth100 Год назад

      @@ImitativePhotography it's a talent unto itself to be able to replicate unique styles like your videos! can't wait to see what else you create

  • @elcubano8843
    @elcubano8843 3 года назад +4

    This is legit one the best vids on photography I've ever seen

  • @gregblackmon2
    @gregblackmon2 2 года назад +1

    Amazing video. Well explained. And your captures both reflect the technique and express your creativity in an intriguing and lovely way. Keep it up.

  • @juan_croxatto
    @juan_croxatto Год назад

    appreciate the Herzog pace and tone, cheers !

  • @Hannemanneke
    @Hannemanneke 10 месяцев назад

    👏 wonderful work ❤
    And yes, Titarenko’s work is great!
    Your imitation too 👍

  • @gogogille740
    @gogogille740 Год назад

    This video for me is phantasmogarical! I am a South African and in 1988 was invited to visit the Soviet Union, and had the opportunity of travelling from Moscow to what was then Leningrad, arriving at the same train station as Alexey Titarenko has so poignantly documented. Thank you for introducing me to his images, they resonate with my memories of that time. Today is 24 September 2023, our Heritage Day, and so there is also the co-incidence of me watching your video and images of the Global Climate Strike taken exactly two years ago. My thanks again.

  • @NabilDowidar
    @NabilDowidar Год назад

    Great work. Enjoyed every bit of it.

  • @streetowski
    @streetowski 3 года назад +1

    I’m glad I found your channel. Thank you for your work 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I hope to see more videos from you.

  • @jbliborio
    @jbliborio Год назад

    Currently I´m shooting on film and your video inspired me to try. Maybe today afternoon... Thanks a lot for the content! Regards from Brazil.

  • @d-fens646
    @d-fens646 Год назад

    WOW! What a great channel.. Thank you so much! Very inspirational

  • @incharliewetrust
    @incharliewetrust 2 года назад

    Underrated channel. Insanely underrated.

  • @chrisherron8843
    @chrisherron8843 Год назад

    Beautiful video and process. Thank you

  • @a.murillomelgar
    @a.murillomelgar 2 месяца назад

    Your channel is superb, I’ve been enjoying your videos. Thank you.

  • @pratyushdhoundiyal8837
    @pratyushdhoundiyal8837 Год назад

    You are amazing, this channel feels so original and for a beginner like me provides so much valuable information for photography, In a world where there are plethora of channels boasting about their gear and setup, this captures the true essence of art. Please keep doing this, you are influencing so many people like me.

  • @kipmay5101
    @kipmay5101 Год назад

    Great video. Love your images of the protest.

  • @KevinDeal
    @KevinDeal Год назад

    Thank you for sharing. This gave me a creative idea I want to try.

  • @adrianschaub
    @adrianschaub Год назад

    Excellent work - very well researched and very nice pictures of your own, Congratulations

  •  2 года назад

    Great post (and pics) -- thanks for sharing :)

  • @thehanke
    @thehanke Год назад

    You absolutely sound like Pedro Pascal's the Mandalorian if he had a wee different accent.. 😂
    I absolutely love Titarenko's work. Great video. Cheers for this and greeting from New Zealand.

  • @Boatzerama
    @Boatzerama Год назад

    His work is haunting and outstanding📷👍🏼