Hi all! If you enjoyed this video, I made another one in a similar style about making photos in small towns instead of a city atmosphere, talking about this same topic and more. Life is happening anywhere, so we can document wherever we are. Check it out here if you're interested 🙏 ruclips.net/video/qXgKO7l2V6Y/видео.htmlsi=RytyciM4xw20QXbk
"Luck favors the prepared" is the old quote. There is good emotion in your images. Well done! You are fortunate to have NY streets for shooting. Take care, and have fun, Loren
So nice of you to say 😌🙏 I highly recommend giving it a shot!! has impacted my life in so many ways for the better. Thanks so much and thanks for watching!
Jared, your videos offer so much personal information without coming off as being pretentious, or boring. It’s your calm demeanor explaining your philosophy of why, how, & when you shoot rather than that of being like a dry video of camera settings instructional video. Don’t get me wrong knowing the functions of one’s equipment is pretty important especially when shooting street. But when hearing to how you approach taking your photos inspires me to get get out to shoot more. Do you have plans to put more of your photos into your videos?
This means a lot to hear, thanks so much for the thoughtful comment 😌🙏 I've always been more interested in philosophy, how, when, where and why as opposed to the lens or camera used, even though those things are important too as you said. That is a good question! And I've been thinking about doing an analysis video talking about some favorite photos I've taken during spring so far...maybe I can do that to accompany this one
Thank you Tim! That means a lot. I’m enjoying leaning into the emotional/philosophical side of it, since that’s what I love the most about the process. Excited to see how the next videos will unfold 🙏🏻
Thank you Jared for this video. I usually have between 2-5% of my images that I like. Part of this is related to my using a digital camera. When in doubt I press the shutter. If I think I loose. If I ask myself will this make a good photo the moment has passed. Thus I am snap happy. If I was using film and every time I pressed the shutter it cost $2 I wouldn’t take as many photos. The same is true with my intentional camera movement images. Things are happening on the street all the time. More so in NYC than Seattle. I have to be on the street to observe it. With juxtaposition I have to see the potential before the image presents itself. Frequently I have to anticipate an action. I ask the Universe for the potential action to occur. I need to get myself in position for the best opportunity to capture the action. Mostly I walk. Lots and lots of walking. I am a hunter vs. a fisher though with juxtaposition I fish. Who knows what will work better? Will the action take place on the next block? Should I hang out and wait for things happen in front of me? Who knows? Search for it. I believe in the Law of Attraction. What I think about I draw to myself. I mak myself open to whatever happens. I don’t make things happen. I am on the street to see what is happening. There is always something happening. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
So good to have had you as inspiration to start shooting. Really good mindset about photography in general. I’m here for all your content, keep rocking!
Jared... A very great teaching photography video!! The many things you said, I have also said the same thing for years!!! I have enjoyed photography for 40 plus years but I am enjoying photography more!! Whether I'm using my cell phone or my 23 year old Kodak Easy Share with a 37mm lens and is a 2 megapixel camra. In 2022 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had treatments in early 2023 and recently am in remission. But I have found myself wanting and needing to go out to take photos as a release. Again, a great video!! Best of luck in your photography journey!! Best, Duane
Wow, first of all, I’m so glad to hear that you’re in remission 🤍🙏🏻 thanks so much for this!! I hope you can get out there again soon! As you know, this practice does wonders for our soul, no matter what camera or lens we’re using. Thanks for watching and sharing this
Hi Jared, you’ve talked about going out as often as possible to shoot to get that one shot that we want. But you also said that you struggled with your photography because you were taking too many shots and you weren’t connecting with your shots. Then my question is how do we keep the balance? How do we make sure that we have meaning behind our photos? In the context of street photography, should we try to learn about where we live and first connect with that so that we can feel comfortable with our photos? Thanks for the video!
That’s a really good question!! With street photography, struggling sometimes will absolutely be part of the process. Inspiration will ebb and flow, and there will be ruts. I think it’s a balance of going out with no expectations, and also noticing when you aren’t feeling connected to your work, when something feels off or if it’s not enjoyable, and adjusting accordingly by taking a break, looking at photo books, maybe going to museums or galleries, watching videos for inspiration. It might take a few days or weeks to get the spark back, and that’s totally normal. For me when I first moved here, it got to the point where I wasn’t enjoying shooting anymore because I didn’t like anything I was taking, and getting down on myself, so that’s when I knew it was time to take a break and reflect, and then I got back out there when I realized I was putting too much pressure on it, and that helped a lot. It’s always a learning process, and that’s what’s so special about it. I think it’s noticing how we feel about the environment that we’re shooting in, and the work/our voice will come through from that. Something I also like doing is listening to other photographers talk about their process, see why they shoot what they do, and thinking about how that makes sense for me as a person. Looking at how we view life and how we might show that through our photos, like my example of being a hopeless romantic and emotional guy haha I hope this helps!!
I said a lot here already but one more side note about something that helped me was looking at other photographers work, seeing which photos spoke to me and thinking about why. What was it about those photos that made me stop, there’s usually something there that you connect with that can help you find connection in your own work as well
@@winslow_j A deductive approach where we try to figure out why we like the photos that we do and finding the motivation from that makes a lot of sense to me. Thanks for the thoughtful reply!
I don’t consider myself a street photographer but this video and your philosophy on getting out there and being present rings so true to me. Thank you for creating this video and sharing your thoughts! ⚡️
Hi all! If you enjoyed this video, I made another one in a similar style about making photos in small towns instead of a city atmosphere, talking about this same topic and more. Life is happening anywhere, so we can document wherever we are. Check it out here if you're interested 🙏 ruclips.net/video/qXgKO7l2V6Y/видео.htmlsi=RytyciM4xw20QXbk
"Luck favors the prepared" is the old quote. There is good emotion in your images. Well done! You are fortunate to have NY streets for shooting. Take care, and have fun, Loren
That’s a great quote to remember. Thanks so much!! I feel so grateful everyday to be here now. Thanks for watching 😌🙏🏻
The more I watch your videos, the more I want to take photos. You become an inspiration to me. So thank you ! Keep it up, I'll follow your steps !
So nice of you to say 😌🙏 I highly recommend giving it a shot!! has impacted my life in so many ways for the better. Thanks so much and thanks for watching!
Jared, your videos offer so much personal information without coming off as being pretentious, or boring. It’s your calm demeanor explaining your philosophy of why, how, & when you shoot rather than that of being like a dry video of camera settings instructional video. Don’t get me wrong knowing the functions of one’s equipment is pretty important especially when shooting street. But when hearing to how you approach taking your photos inspires me to get get out to shoot more. Do you have plans to put more of your photos into your videos?
This means a lot to hear, thanks so much for the thoughtful comment 😌🙏 I've always been more interested in philosophy, how, when, where and why as opposed to the lens or camera used, even though those things are important too as you said. That is a good question! And I've been thinking about doing an analysis video talking about some favorite photos I've taken during spring so far...maybe I can do that to accompany this one
Really insightful, Jared. I like the direction you’re taking your channel in - really unique and much deeper than many others.
Thank you Tim! That means a lot. I’m enjoying leaning into the emotional/philosophical side of it, since that’s what I love the most about the process. Excited to see how the next videos will unfold 🙏🏻
Thank you Jared for this video.
I usually have between 2-5% of my images that I like. Part of this is related to my using a digital camera. When in doubt I press the shutter. If I think I loose. If I ask myself will this make a good photo the moment has passed. Thus I am snap happy. If I was using film and every time I pressed the shutter it cost $2 I wouldn’t take as many photos. The same is true with my intentional camera movement images.
Things are happening on the street all the time. More so in NYC than Seattle. I have to be on the street to observe it. With juxtaposition I have to see the potential before the image presents itself. Frequently I have to anticipate an action. I ask the Universe for the potential action to occur. I need to get myself in position for the best opportunity to capture the action. Mostly I walk. Lots and lots of walking. I am a hunter vs. a fisher though with juxtaposition I fish. Who knows what will work better? Will the action take place on the next block? Should I hang out and wait for things happen in front of me? Who knows?
Search for it. I believe in the Law of Attraction. What I think about I draw to myself. I mak myself open to whatever happens. I don’t make things happen. I am on the street to see what is happening. There is always something happening.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Beautiful video! So applicable to photos and life! 🙏
Thanks so much! It's fascinating to me how much the two go hand in hand 😌🙏 it's more psychological than we think
So good to have had you as inspiration to start shooting. Really good mindset about photography in general. I’m here for all your content, keep rocking!
Btw just got my first opportunity to shoot a football team on film! Posted a shorts on it! Would mean the world to get your opinion on the results!
This means a lot man 😌🙏🏻 thanks so much for being here and watching! I’m glad it’s helped.
@@shotsbyruca amazing man!!! Let’s go!! Gonna watch it now!
Jared, thank you for your inspiration!
Great video!
Agh I’m glad to hear it inspired, thanks so much! And thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Jared... A very great teaching photography video!! The many things you said, I have also said the same thing for years!!! I have enjoyed photography for 40 plus years but I am enjoying photography more!! Whether I'm using my cell phone or my 23 year old Kodak Easy Share with a 37mm lens and is a 2 megapixel camra.
In 2022 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had treatments in early 2023 and recently am in remission. But I have found myself wanting and needing to go out to take photos as a release. Again, a great video!! Best of luck in your photography journey!!
Best,
Duane
Wow, first of all, I’m so glad to hear that you’re in remission 🤍🙏🏻 thanks so much for this!! I hope you can get out there again soon! As you know, this practice does wonders for our soul, no matter what camera or lens we’re using. Thanks for watching and sharing this
I couldn't agree and identify more!
I'm glad it resonates with you!! It's all one big unknown, and that's what makes it so fascinating
Hi Jared, you’ve talked about going out as often as possible to shoot to get that one shot that we want. But you also said that you struggled with your photography because you were taking too many shots and you weren’t connecting with your shots. Then my question is how do we keep the balance? How do we make sure that we have meaning behind our photos? In the context of street photography, should we try to learn about where we live and first connect with that so that we can feel comfortable with our photos? Thanks for the video!
That’s a really good question!! With street photography, struggling sometimes will absolutely be part of the process. Inspiration will ebb and flow, and there will be ruts. I think it’s a balance of going out with no expectations, and also noticing when you aren’t feeling connected to your work, when something feels off or if it’s not enjoyable, and adjusting accordingly by taking a break, looking at photo books, maybe going to museums or galleries, watching videos for inspiration. It might take a few days or weeks to get the spark back, and that’s totally normal. For me when I first moved here, it got to the point where I wasn’t enjoying shooting anymore because I didn’t like anything I was taking, and getting down on myself, so that’s when I knew it was time to take a break and reflect, and then I got back out there when I realized I was putting too much pressure on it, and that helped a lot. It’s always a learning process, and that’s what’s so special about it. I think it’s noticing how we feel about the environment that we’re shooting in, and the work/our voice will come through from that. Something I also like doing is listening to other photographers talk about their process, see why they shoot what they do, and thinking about how that makes sense for me as a person. Looking at how we view life and how we might show that through our photos, like my example of being a hopeless romantic and emotional guy haha I hope this helps!!
I said a lot here already but one more side note about something that helped me was looking at other photographers work, seeing which photos spoke to me and thinking about why. What was it about those photos that made me stop, there’s usually something there that you connect with that can help you find connection in your own work as well
@@winslow_j A deductive approach where we try to figure out why we like the photos that we do and finding the motivation from that makes a lot of sense to me. Thanks for the thoughtful reply!
Good video mate👊🏼🇬🇧
Appreciate this 😌🙏 thanks so much!
I don’t consider myself a street photographer but this video and your philosophy on getting out there and being present rings so true to me.
Thank you for creating this video and sharing your thoughts! ⚡️
Creating, no matter the form, is dependent so much on us just deciding to get out there and give it a try. I’m glad it made you feel something 🙏🏻🙏🏻