My wife is taking the color shots in our travels which leaves me to rediscover B&W and focusing on the shapes and story of the environment. B&W is so foreign to people these days that it immediately draws them in thinking, "What's going on there?", even when it would be just an everyday picture if it were in color.
Words of a true artist or poet. Honestly this comment just made my day. I woke up and read it to my wife and we were both in awe. People don’t often take the time to share such kind words so I just want to take a moment and let you know how much I appreciate them and say thank you!! 🫶🏼
Honestly comments like this make me want to shoot and share my work forever. Thank you for the time to help give me motivation to create. It’s vulnerable sometimes to put your own work in the same video as someone you look up to. Truly appreciate your words
Hi Jason. Thanks for taking the time to say hello. One key for me is to always shoot manual, it allows me to get creative with my ideas. Try and shoot at a high f stop f8-16 into a high contrast scene. Also harsh light is your friend. And using reflections off large windows. Will create very interesting shapes. So key 1 high contrast lighting, 2 manual with a high f-stop. 3 go out with the intention of a black and white image. 4 super important. Protect your highlights when you shoot. If you blow them out you can not recover them. I’d rather a super dark shadow than a blown out highlight. Hope that helps :)
Truly appreciate the kind comment. Means a lot. Over the past 4 years I’ve mainly focused on the 28mm of the Ricoh or the 35 on the x100v. But every once in a while I’ll take out the 16mm tamron or 70-200 on my canon if I feel like mixing it up and tracking new compositions.
I thought that a lot of your shots were of high quality. I felt that perhaps you varied your focal length more than the selection of shots by Schaller that you chose. I could see where you were inspired and that was powerful. I also noticed that you really waited for the right moment and that patience and timing helped create some great images
Wow actually such a thought provoking response. I def shoot 28/35/85. Which I agree would lead to a lack of consistency. I do love the creative opportunity is opens. Honestly thank you for taking the time to write such a great comment. Really got me thinking about my work and looking inward. Thanks
Clickbait title. A more appropriate title might have been "Black and White Street Photography Master, Alan Schaller - and some really wonderful photos from Scott Gudahl" -- There was no "How to" in this video, not even close. Misleading. But without question, great shots.
wowowoooooow. You got some masterpieces here. I do see some similarities with Alan, I do see your style too. I feel like there are 4-5 photos you could improve with post prod and 4-5 to remove from the series because they seem average to me. So I'd keep the quality over the quantity. I know it's not easy to do : when we look at our own photos, we have the story behind it. We felt something and the photo seems good for us. But does it to the others? I will check out your channel because wooooooow :) and BTW, I love your style as much as Alan's. So I encourage you to work deeper in your style. Please share more of your individuality because it brings great feelings :)
Honestly. The effort to give such a thought provoking, kind, and also constructive comment means more than you know. Its words like these that not only inspire me to continue to share, but to also evolve. Thank you so much
To be frank I like your photos better. They’re just honest pictures and I can see you in them. A lot of Schaller stuff is Instagram fluff for likes. There are countless high contrast B&W being reshared on Instagram and you don’t know who took what. They all look the same. I don’t personally follow any of these Instafamous street photographers. I stick to listening to William Klein, Robert Frank, Elliott Erwitt, Henri Cartier-Bresson, William Eggleston, and my personal favorite André Kertesz.
I always appreciate someone’s true opinion and constructive criticism. Thanks for taking the time to watch and respond. This type of comment is for growth and I see that. Thank you
Black and White or Colour Photography?
My wife is taking the color shots in our travels which leaves me to rediscover B&W and focusing on the shapes and story of the environment. B&W is so foreign to people these days that it immediately draws them in thinking, "What's going on there?", even when it would be just an everyday picture if it were in color.
Colour has no soul!
Nice video, with the exception of the clickbait-for-RUclips's-algorithm title.
Thank you Alan, And thank you Scott for this beautiful video!!!!
And thank you for sharing your valuable time with us. Cheers
Wow. You can see Alan's inspiration in your work. We can all be inspired but only a kindred spirit can produce the same response. That was spiritual.
Words of a true artist or poet. Honestly this comment just made my day. I woke up and read it to my wife and we were both in awe. People don’t often take the time to share such kind words so I just want to take a moment and let you know how much I appreciate them and say thank you!! 🫶🏼
I like this video. Thank you, Scott!
My pleasure! Appreciate your kind words.
One of the best, indeed. The photographer's credo CARPE DIEM > "Catch the unexpected, irretrievable moment" - that's 'momentum'.
Love that message 🙌🏽
Beautiful work,dramatic and haunting,great to see and inspiring.
Your work is no slouch to that of the amazing Alan Schaller. Kudos to you both.😃
Might just be the kindest words I’ve heard in a minute. Thanks for taking the time to say hello 🙌🏽
Your images are stunning! Alan sets the stage for us to grow.
Did he ever! And thank you Ted! Those words are incredible to read. Thank you so Much
Great video; good Music and beautiful images!
Thanks for visiting!! Truly appreciate your time
❤Amazing photos my friend! I really like your style
If you hadn't mentioned that the following images were yours I would have thought I was still looking at Schaller's work. Great work by both of you.
Liked doing B&W decades ago and now I'm revisiting it. Thanks for the inspiration!
Beautiful photos, well done🎉
You’re very, very good!!
Really appreciate it! Thank you!
Great photos nice work.
Many thanks! Appreciate you 🙌🏽
"How to".... Terrible click bait.
And also “….with Alan Schaller” Where you just post a picture of his face! 🙄
Scott, great pics but you just copying Alan Schaller style 🤷🏻♂️.
Great work Scott. Street photography is a very difficult art to master. You look like you are well on your way to doing just that. Stunning images.
Great job! 👏
Thank you Alexander. Always appreciate your kind words. Cheers!
Your work is as good as Alan's, if not better; you have your own style in the same area.
Honestly comments like this make me want to shoot and share my work forever. Thank you for the time to help give me motivation to create. It’s vulnerable sometimes to put your own work in the same video as someone you look up to. Truly appreciate your words
Very interesting video!
Appreciate that a lot! Thanks for taking the time to say hello
You gave some really impressive b/w images in this video. Nicely done and yes, Alan is a great inspiration.👍
Very inspiring
Thank you! And thanks for the kind comment. Hope this gets you out photographing the world in the way you see it!
all shot with the ricoh?
Your photos are fantastic!…. Can I ask what settings do you use to get looking like that?….
Hi Jason. Thanks for taking the time to say hello. One key for me is to always shoot manual, it allows me to get creative with my ideas. Try and shoot at a high f stop f8-16 into a high contrast scene. Also harsh light is your friend. And using reflections off large windows. Will create very interesting shapes. So key 1 high contrast lighting, 2 manual with a high f-stop. 3 go out with the intention of a black and white image. 4 super important. Protect your highlights when you shoot. If you blow them out you can not recover them. I’d rather a super dark shadow than a blown out highlight.
Hope that helps :)
Your work is also wonderful mate, do you also use a 24mm normally?
Truly appreciate the kind comment. Means a lot. Over the past 4 years I’ve mainly focused on the 28mm of the Ricoh or the 35 on the x100v. But every once in a while I’ll take out the 16mm tamron or 70-200 on my canon if I feel like mixing it up and tracking new compositions.
Great
I thought that a lot of your shots were of high quality. I felt that perhaps you varied your focal length more than the selection of shots by Schaller that you chose. I could see where you were inspired and that was powerful. I also noticed that you really waited for the right moment and that patience and timing helped create some great images
Wow actually such a thought provoking response. I def shoot 28/35/85. Which I agree would lead to a lack of consistency. I do love the creative opportunity is opens. Honestly thank you for taking the time to write such a great comment. Really got me thinking about my work and looking inward. Thanks
@@ScottGudahl You are welcome but honestly I think your work is of a very high quality ! Inspiring too
Clickbait title. A more appropriate title might have been "Black and White Street Photography Master, Alan Schaller - and some really wonderful photos from Scott Gudahl" -- There was no "How to" in this video, not even close. Misleading. But without question, great shots.
wowowoooooow. You got some masterpieces here. I do see some similarities with Alan, I do see your style too. I feel like there are 4-5 photos you could improve with post prod and 4-5 to remove from the series because they seem average to me. So I'd keep the quality over the quantity. I know it's not easy to do : when we look at our own photos, we have the story behind it. We felt something and the photo seems good for us. But does it to the others? I will check out your channel because wooooooow :) and BTW, I love your style as much as Alan's. So I encourage you to work deeper in your style. Please share more of your individuality because it brings great feelings :)
Honestly. The effort to give such a thought provoking, kind, and also constructive comment means more than you know. Its words like these that not only inspire me to continue to share, but to also evolve. Thank you so much
@@ScottGudahl I feel you mate :) thanks for sharing your vision and bringing happiness and to us :)
Grazie
How to Master Black and White Street Photography?
go on the street and do it
Self promotion is good, but be up front about it. There’s no need to clickbait.
Thanks for the constructive criticism! Appreciate you taking the time to watch and give feedback. Thank you
To be frank I like your photos better. They’re just honest pictures and I can see you in them. A lot of Schaller stuff is Instagram fluff for likes. There are countless high contrast B&W being reshared on Instagram and you don’t know who took what. They all look the same. I don’t personally follow any of these Instafamous street photographers. I stick to listening to William Klein, Robert Frank, Elliott Erwitt, Henri Cartier-Bresson, William Eggleston, and my personal favorite André Kertesz.
Alan is so so overrated. Badly over edited street photos. They look awful
I always appreciate someone’s true opinion and constructive criticism. Thanks for taking the time to watch and respond. This type of comment is for growth and I see that. Thank you
where tf is the ¿how to?