I've been shooting film for a while and my "go to" tip for deciding whether the pic is worth taking is asking myself whether it could be a decent painting, whether I would dedicate hours to paint this very shot. Makes me reconsider the composition, color, light, viewpoint, story and atmosphere one more time before pressing the button
This is great advice! I have a bad habit of taking the "spray and pray" approach to shooting: Taking a thousand pics an hour and hoping something turns out well. This seems like a great way to overcome that problem.
To sum up, 1. Always Keeping the Camera Ready 0:43 2. Leave the chaos 2:50 3. Minimize Distractions; Shoot Alone 5:05 4. Don't Be Ashamed of Auto Settings 8:13 5. Accept Failure & Doubt 9:52 I usually shoot alone but don't mind to have photo walks with others because sometimes you can learn something from others.
I am a beginner and I just want to say thank you so much for the encouragement! Especially about shooting in auto settings. I get really frustrated as I'm learning the technical side of my camera and it has stopped me from shooting some days because I feel weird about using auto but it's a good reminder that it takes time and practice to learn it all.
Shooting manual can become quite a waste of time. For street photography it kind of goes against the first point, of being ready to shoot at any moment. As long as you can see the settings that the camera chooses for you in auto mode and they look logical, it's ok to shoot auto. If you don't want to leave all three settings up to chance, you can enter the Priority modes. You can lock your aperture wide open and let your camera choose ISO and shutter, or maybe you decide that you want a slow shutter shot, then you can enter Shutter priority and let the camera handle the other two. It gives creative control over the camera while taking things off your mind and giving you the mental bandwith to think about the shot itself.
I feel the most important aspect of using auto modes is actually metering. You can manually adjust your cameras exposure compensation and set up auto shutter, locked in (at f2 on a 1.8 in my case) and auto ISO with a darker compensation and matrix metering. some scenarios will call for highlight metering, etc, but always take some test shots in your environment and check to see if your camera is hitting the shot look you desire.
I love how peaceful and calming your videos are. Not only am I learning from you, but your tips are giving me confidence and helping me to keep pursuing. Thank you!
I've watched so many street photography tip videos than you can imagine. I didn't think anyone could come out with any more fresh and useful tips - but you just did sir. These are such astounding tips that are so simple we take them for granted. Thank you so much for this. You can tell that there has been hundreds if not thousands of hours spent behind realizing these tips - and you just generously gave them away in pursuit of helping other photographers. You are a blessing.
Thank you so much! I was worried these were things most people already knew about, but I realize there's always going to be people that can hear these things and it will help them out in some way
Showing people your work is the best way to neutralize paranoia on the street. Thats a good tip for the inevitable moment when someone gets suspicious or angry that you took their photo.
A good tip a professor told me is to not erase right away my photos and let them rest and revisit them later on because at first I may not like them but after a couple of days weeks or months I see them through a new light and may like smith that I didn’t before, love from Mx ❤
the main thing that stops me from taking photos is the anxiety and fear I feel of people watching me do it / getting mad or upset that I took their photo. Any tips with overcoming this?
Here are a few tips: 1. Take a look at the laws in your area. In most cases, if you're on public property, you're legally allowed to photograph anyone or thing. 2. Don't be rude. Once you explain what you're doing, most people I have found are willing to help. I was taking street photographs for a college class and took a picture of some people eating dinner outside at a really nice restaurant. They asked if I had just taken their picture and I laughed and said yes. I explained it was for a school project and he asked if he could help by posing. He then told me he was the mayor of the town I was in and if I needed anything to let him know. He also said it was nice to talk to someone as an equal instead of having a photographer either look up to him in a News Conference or take a photograph while doing something personal and using it against him. 3. If people ask what you're doing or to see the photos be honest. Having the website readiily available is a great idea as it not only shows you're legit, but also gives you more hits. 4. Offer them a free digital copy of the photo. This way you can connect with them and maybe gain a new client. 5. Keep the Golden Rule in mind. How important is that photo to you? If you saw a stranger taking a picture of you or your family, how would you react? If you were eating at a restaurant and a stranger were to take your photo, how would you respond?
This will sound cliche, but the more you do it, the less nervous you’ll be as you’ll find the vast majority of people won’t even notice you’re taking pictures. If they do and they have a negative reaction, just be kind, explain what you’re doing, and move on. I’ve never been in a situation where someone who questioned me got mad. A lot of times, they’re flattered. Although, and this is a personal preference thing, you may want to try “shooting from the hip”. I know it kind of goes against one of the tips in this video, but I have found some of my favorite street photos are when I have the camera hanging from my neck and I take a picture without bringing it up to my face and worrying about framing. Sure you’ll miss some shots, but it can be a little less noticeable and the imperfections make the photo more candid.
That last tip really hit home… it’s frustrating at times coming back with nothing to show for it, but there’s something to be said about just getting the mental escape from daily life that ultimately makes it a valuable use of time. 🤙🏼
When my roll comes back after developing and I have one good shot but thats also blurry. Jeez. Wasted time and money? No. Experience! But that moment I cant be so positive.
Nice to come across a low key, level presentation, no hype, no nonsense just a persons view backed up by some nice images. I like the book marked static page which acts like your business card, ID, and validation
100% agree with your comments on manual vs. auto mode. I shoot mainly on AP because that's what works for me, but I'm trying to understand and learn more about the manual settings and how to use them in different scenarios. If you just enjoy taking nice pictures and getting out and about with your camera, there's no shame in using auto.
I also go out with a theme in mind. It helps me focus and look for a particular shot or scene. This is particularly helpful when I start to get overwhelmed in a situation, often shooting like crazy because I’m afraid I might miss something.
This is so helpful, thank you! I was wondering how you approach strangers on the street once you've taken their photo? Also, how often have you had people question why you're photographing them/others and how do you deal with them? Xx
I’m 2 years into my photography journey and your last tip really hit home for me. I think everytime I’m supposed to go out I need to take a bomb photo or shots for a video, in doing this regularly, I’ve been developing my eye and I think it just means I’m figuring out what works and what doesn’t work and that’s progress
Definitely one of your most curated videos. This was really a pleasure to watch. You got everything on point man... the editing, the pacing, the shots, it's really well scripted, wouldn't skip a single part of the video, it never bored me and it kept me focused all the time, that's hard to achieve with today's expectations and hurries that everybody seems to have. I took this video as it was my resting part of the day, loved it, loved it all. My congratulations Faizal you're only improving. Keep up the hard work man, I'm sure this is gonna be your year!!
I appreciate your perception of photography and the value that you hold in your work. I am a beginner and admire the work that you’ve done and the thought you put behind everything you do! Would love to see how you take the not ideal circumstances and turn them into a positive (ex weather, subject, editing, etc) what do you do when you didn’t get the shot you wanted?
Thanks for coming back and posting videos again. I honestly enjoy your content so much. There's not a lot of people doing what you do - I'm not aware of anyone!
Faizal Westcott- Unusual name ...... but so matured and simple a video for such a young man- right on the nail .Well done! Look forward to more such wise words!!
The tip about void trips is great. It's like we expect to take prizewinning photos every time... but just getting out there IS the thing! It's exciting.😊
You are SO inspiring! Watched tons of „these“ videos. Yours are always more personal, more practical and just make me want to grab my gear and go out. Thank you so much!
Faizal, you are so wise and easy to listen to. You have already taught me heaps, so thank you. It must be wonderful living in, what must be, the queen of street photography citys. I live in a small town in NZ, so it's not so great getting subjects like you do. You have given me a feeling what NY is like, so I'm grateful to you.
Thank you so much for this video. I only started photography two months ago and I am super passionate about it and what you are saying here gives my support and encouragement! I started to be focused on everything I see on the streets as on possible composition and search for interesting metaphors or sugets and at some moment I just stopped see it. I think I little over concentrate on that and it's so nice to know that I am not alone in this. I will remember your advice!
Faizal, You've shared some great wisdom here. Addressing both practical and psychological tips for those of us who are also drawn to street photography.
As an introvert and anxious person, the one time I went on a shoot with someone else, it was a disaster. I was so anxious about how my behaviour - making them wait etc - was affecting the other person, that it killed my creativity. It was a big lesson for me and something I will never do again. To me, there's nothing better than being in the zone.... totally in the moment and for me, that can't happen if I'm worrying about anyone else.
He says did I leave the stove on this Video is not only educational but entertaining and well written very professional with a side of fun I’m very thankful to have seen the video and plan to see many more I’m also glad for the community and I hope everyone who see this video had improved tremendously since and glad to share a hobby/passion with such a great community thank you all for the great street photography y’all are amazing!
I do agree with the Auto mode (mostly semi-automatic modes like Aperture priority). I've been shooting for month with cameras with EVFs and lots of dials, and shooting full manual is kind of full filling. What I generally do, it I put my ISO to a fixed value that I will generally not change if the lighting conditions don't change either (typically, ISO 200 in broad daylight, maybe go to 800 when it's cloudy, that kinda thing), changing my aperture depending on the type of shot that I want to get and then exposing manually with the shutter speed adjustment until the image looks good in the EVF. Sure, it's a bit slower than straight up auto shutter speed, but not by much and in my experience, slowing down a bit isn't a bad thing at all. Things change when I'm using cameras with OVFs. Typically, I've used an X100, Nikon D60, D7000, and for the 2 first ones, the exposure indicator in the viewfinder is not reliable, since you can't really choose a metering mode. I end up always using aperture priority and under expose by ~2/3 of a stop and I get good exposure 90% of the time. I would rather use manual mode, but the dynamic range of my own eye is so much bigger than the sensors in those kinda old cameras that I don't want to risk it that much.
This is my first time in your channel and after watching this vid, you’ve automatically become my favorite street photography channel here in youtube. As a new photographer-I literally got my first camera less than a month ago-I got the courage to just go out and shoot. Thanks, man. Looking forward to your future videos!
I loved everything about this video but what stood up to me more was the video it self! I loved everything, from the video takes to the sound track. Very informative and inspirational.
On the money. I love the way you've crafted this entire message. The calm delivery is engaging; so many videos just have too much noise and volume, really gets in the way of the actual message. Your soft, warm, whisper-tech approach reels me in, invites me to listen and take a closer look. Next, totally agree on the strap: I've been looking at longer (around the neck) straps since Xmas, but I never pull the trigger because I love my braided wrist strap - that's where the camera has to live to capture the essence of street photography, not lose those fleeting moments. Third, my personal jury is still out on how much I want to make uninvited photos of people, right up in their face. I think there are ethical issues we all need to explore here, and it can often be elucidated most easily when you ask yourself: how would I feel if I just realised someone had snapped a pic of me? Finally, beautiful work - and I think you've woven the images in here, in tandem with the POV cam footage, expertly. This is a win. Looking forward to more.
Thank you a lot. I am new to photography and just bought my first instant print camera, that’s what feels best for me. I always want to look for interesting places or interesting people and just giving them the photos for them to keep. I want to see their happiness or smile and the thought they might actually keep the photo.
8:54 100% agree about not being afraid to shoot with auto. I actually recommend most people start shooting in Aperture prio because it gives you some feeling of control whilst taking away a lot of the risk of incorrectly setting up the config. Then mess around with MF because that’s the next main control setting you’ll want to get comfortable with. You’ll soon start experimenting and having fun with the more in-depth settings naturally. The main thing is you have to be out there to get the shots so be in the world and let your eyes do the work.
The note about when to shoot with others and when not is so important. I’m still finding my photo tribe (lol) but once I went on a nature walk with someone and took my film camera. I noticed that we were attracted to different things. I gravitated toward fell trees, shrubbery, tunnels, and mysterious things, while he kept pointing out animals and insects. I started bending toward his eye, and realized that what I was shooting was not what I wanted to shoot. I learned that it’s actually more important than we realize to shoot with folks that share your style or aesthetic in some way, or learn how to shoot more on your own, so when you do meet up with folks, you are more confident and intentional on what you want to shoot. Great vid. Thank you.
Can relate to each and every tip of yours. Specially the last tip. At times I too feel the same when on street and I can't focus. That makes me feel that I can never learn this art form. Thank you so much for re-assuring that this is a marathon and not a sprint.
I've been an abandoned urban explorer photographer for decades and your tip about shooting alone is, at least in my experience - very integral. Having others with me has always proven to be far too much of a distraction. The number of shots I get with others is generally much, much lower - and the quality composition isn't there. I feel rushed, I'm not nearly as observational...my framing is off. And generally every time by the end of the day I regret having gone with someone else. Often I've revisited a location alone to re-shoot...knowing I missed many shots first time around. Good tips...good video.
Love these tips. I currently keep my camera turned on and my finger on the shutter release while it is around my neck. It is a way to look unassuming, always be ready, and capture a unique - consistent - perspective. With the Fuji X series 28mm lens, it’s wide enough that I typically get what I wanted in the frame.
Photography RUclips has never appealed to me, the videos and guides and tips I watch seem more geared to generate viewership than to help, but this video I think is going to have a larger impact on me than I would’ve expected. Thank you.
I wanted to take a second to thank you for what you do. Your insight and tips and your genuine enjoyment in teaching what you’ve learned has been so incredibly helpful to me. I even find myself seeing things while out and about and saying “Faizal would probably take a photo of that” lol (specifically said this the other day when I saw a cool reflection in a puddle). You are a big influence and I just wanted you to know I appreciate you. Maybe if I find myself out your way one day, we could take some photos together and I could pick your brain even more about your process. Take care!
That was very very helpful ! Especially the final part since im having a lot of struggle with that lately and was feeling very down after a couple of afternoons shooting, it really reboosted my motivation !! Keep up the amazing work : )
I agree with most you've said except for where you put your camera. I hang mine transversal to my body next to my right arm so it doesn't get too much attention and it's very quick to draw. Sometimes I carry it on a shoulder bag because I live in a third world country and there is a danger of getting robbed if you keep wiggling your camera around, but using this bag method do slow me down. Keeping the camera on my body or on my hand doesn't change anything about how fast I can get it since when I turn around a corner something kicks in and a though goes through my mind "this is place catches my eye or something is about to happen" then my camera is already in my hands.
Hi Faizal, many thanks a wonderfully inspirational video. I'm usually sceptical about "Tips for " videos, yours how ever was wonderfully down to earth and personal. I loved your tip about having a Website to show people instead of some random Instagram page. Keep up the great work.
When I lived in Utah I’d go out and find my shots in nature and going out of the way for hikes, but I recently moved to CT and want to try the night life/street style and this was exactly what I needed!
Hey thanks so much for this video, really needed it! The tip about leave chaos is definitely one I'm gonna remember the next time I go out to shoot! Also the last one was really helpful too, it happened with me just yesterday I literally came home with zero photos!
I've been shooting film for a while and my "go to" tip for deciding whether the pic is worth taking is asking myself whether it could be a decent painting, whether I would dedicate hours to paint this very shot. Makes me reconsider the composition, color, light, viewpoint, story and atmosphere one more time before pressing the button
dope advice
This is great advice! I have a bad habit of taking the "spray and pray" approach to shooting: Taking a thousand pics an hour and hoping something turns out well. This seems like a great way to overcome that problem.
@@ChuCannon all in moderation
i'd love to see your photos, that sounds a lot like pictorialism!
I LOVE THAT!!!!
4:10 is such a good shot, the framing where she’s standing is perfect along with the green/yellow/black color combo.
I agree
To sum up,
1. Always Keeping the Camera Ready 0:43
2. Leave the chaos 2:50
3. Minimize Distractions; Shoot Alone 5:05
4. Don't Be Ashamed of Auto Settings 8:13
5. Accept Failure & Doubt 9:52
I usually shoot alone but don't mind to have photo walks with others because sometimes you can learn something from others.
I am a beginner and I just want to say thank you so much for the encouragement! Especially about shooting in auto settings. I get really frustrated as I'm learning the technical side of my camera and it has stopped me from shooting some days because I feel weird about using auto but it's a good reminder that it takes time and practice to learn it all.
Shooting manual can become quite a waste of time. For street photography it kind of goes against the first point, of being ready to shoot at any moment. As long as you can see the settings that the camera chooses for you in auto mode and they look logical, it's ok to shoot auto.
If you don't want to leave all three settings up to chance, you can enter the Priority modes. You can lock your aperture wide open and let your camera choose ISO and shutter, or maybe you decide that you want a slow shutter shot, then you can enter Shutter priority and let the camera handle the other two. It gives creative control over the camera while taking things off your mind and giving you the mental bandwith to think about the shot itself.
I feel the most important aspect of using auto modes is actually metering. You can manually adjust your cameras exposure compensation and set up auto shutter, locked in (at f2 on a 1.8 in my case) and auto ISO with a darker compensation and matrix metering. some scenarios will call for highlight metering, etc, but always take some test shots in your environment and check to see if your camera is hitting the shot look you desire.
I love how peaceful and calming your videos are. Not only am I learning from you, but your tips are giving me confidence and helping me to keep pursuing. Thank you!
I've watched so many street photography tip videos than you can imagine. I didn't think anyone could come out with any more fresh and useful tips - but you just did sir. These are such astounding tips that are so simple we take them for granted. Thank you so much for this. You can tell that there has been hundreds if not thousands of hours spent behind realizing these tips - and you just generously gave them away in pursuit of helping other photographers. You are a blessing.
Thank you so much! I was worried these were things most people already knew about, but I realize there's always going to be people that can hear these things and it will help them out in some way
This comment is gold.
Showing people your work is the best way to neutralize paranoia on the street. Thats a good tip for the inevitable moment when someone gets suspicious or angry that you took their photo.
I find aperature priority very useful for street photography. Just make sure to set your min shutter and max iso if you can.
Best advice right there
Thank you sir 🫡🫶🏻
A good tip a professor told me is to not erase right away my photos and let them rest and revisit them later on because at first I may not like them but after a couple of days weeks or months I see them through a new light and may like smith that I didn’t before, love from Mx ❤
I needed this! I have been thinking something along those lines, but then I wind up deleting them anyway. I appreciate this comment.
the main thing that stops me from taking photos is the anxiety and fear I feel of people watching me do it / getting mad or upset that I took their photo. Any tips with overcoming this?
Same, here, i wish i could overcome this
Run away after taking the photo 🏃♀️
Here are a few tips:
1. Take a look at the laws in your area. In most cases, if you're on public property, you're legally allowed to photograph anyone or thing.
2. Don't be rude. Once you explain what you're doing, most people I have found are willing to help. I was taking street photographs for a college class and took a picture of some people eating dinner outside at a really nice restaurant. They asked if I had just taken their picture and I laughed and said yes. I explained it was for a school project and he asked if he could help by posing. He then told me he was the mayor of the town I was in and if I needed anything to let him know. He also said it was nice to talk to someone as an equal instead of having a photographer either look up to him in a News Conference or take a photograph while doing something personal and using it against him.
3. If people ask what you're doing or to see the photos be honest. Having the website readiily available is a great idea as it not only shows you're legit, but also gives you more hits.
4. Offer them a free digital copy of the photo. This way you can connect with them and maybe gain a new client.
5. Keep the Golden Rule in mind. How important is that photo to you? If you saw a stranger taking a picture of you or your family, how would you react? If you were eating at a restaurant and a stranger were to take your photo, how would you respond?
I don’t touch the camera, I use my phone with my Sony app
This will sound cliche, but the more you do it, the less nervous you’ll be as you’ll find the vast majority of people won’t even notice you’re taking pictures. If they do and they have a negative reaction, just be kind, explain what you’re doing, and move on. I’ve never been in a situation where someone who questioned me got mad. A lot of times, they’re flattered.
Although, and this is a personal preference thing, you may want to try “shooting from the hip”. I know it kind of goes against one of the tips in this video, but I have found some of my favorite street photos are when I have the camera hanging from my neck and I take a picture without bringing it up to my face and worrying about framing. Sure you’ll miss some shots, but it can be a little less noticeable and the imperfections make the photo more candid.
Thanks!
Crushing, brother. Every bit of it.
Thank you my guy 💙
I subscribed before the first minute just because of how beautiful this video is, the colors, the scenes, everything is perfect!
We never loose, either we win or learn! 💪🏻 nice video man 🤟
I love the noise overlay man. Very subtle. Its perfect.
That last tip really hit home… it’s frustrating at times coming back with nothing to show for it, but there’s something to be said about just getting the mental escape from daily life that ultimately makes it a valuable use of time. 🤙🏼
When my roll comes back after developing and I have one good shot but thats also blurry. Jeez. Wasted time and money? No. Experience! But that moment I cant be so positive.
Nice to come across a low key, level presentation, no hype, no nonsense just a persons view backed up by some nice images.
I like the book marked static page which acts like your business card, ID, and validation
You've taught me so much with how to develop my own style and I couldnt thank you more. I love shooting with my x100v!
Comments like this mean the world to me. I'm so glad you're finding success in your photography!
100% agree with your comments on manual vs. auto mode. I shoot mainly on AP because that's what works for me, but I'm trying to understand and learn more about the manual settings and how to use them in different scenarios. If you just enjoy taking nice pictures and getting out and about with your camera, there's no shame in using auto.
I also go out with a theme in mind. It helps me focus and look for a particular shot or scene. This is particularly helpful when I start to get overwhelmed in a situation, often shooting like crazy because I’m afraid I might miss something.
Yo this video is so high quality
This is so helpful, thank you! I was wondering how you approach strangers on the street once you've taken their photo? Also, how often have you had people question why you're photographing them/others and how do you deal with them? Xx
One of the most helpful photography videos I have seen
I’m 2 years into my photography journey and your last tip really hit home for me. I think everytime I’m supposed to go out I need to take a bomb photo or shots for a video, in doing this regularly, I’ve been developing my eye and I think it just means I’m figuring out what works and what doesn’t work and that’s progress
This was so helpful. The tips were awesome but the HOPE you instilled in me is priceless, Thank you!
Thank you so much for your compassionate guidance. This video really helped me with the beginning of my street photography journey. Much gratitude!
The quality of the shots is on another level!
Definitely one of your most curated videos. This was really a pleasure to watch. You got everything on point man... the editing, the pacing, the shots, it's really well scripted, wouldn't skip a single part of the video, it never bored me and it kept me focused all the time, that's hard to achieve with today's expectations and hurries that everybody seems to have. I took this video as it was my resting part of the day, loved it, loved it all. My congratulations Faizal you're only improving. Keep up the hard work man, I'm sure this is gonna be your year!!
Hey Faizal, does the Moment Cinebloom filter work with the Squarehood lens?
I appreciate your perception of photography and the value that you hold in your work. I am a beginner and admire the work that you’ve done and the thought you put behind everything you do! Would love to see how you take the not ideal circumstances and turn them into a positive (ex weather, subject, editing, etc) what do you do when you didn’t get the shot you wanted?
So easy to listen to and great advice thanks.
Thanks! I am trying to pick up photography again after some dark and heavy years. Your video was the last push i needed to get really excited again!
Man, I love that I've found this channel! Absolutely brilliant. Thank you for these amazing tips!
Thanks for coming back and posting videos again. I honestly enjoy your content so much. There's not a lot of people doing what you do - I'm not aware of anyone!
4:10 gave me chills. Looks like a powerful image. Great work !
Always, always with the amazing videos. Been following since 2020 man. You are an amazing soul and an amazing artist.
Thank you for existing Faizal.
Faizal Westcott- Unusual name ...... but so matured and simple a video for such a young man- right on the nail .Well done! Look forward to more such wise words!!
The tip about void trips is great. It's like we expect to take prizewinning photos every time... but just getting out there IS the thing! It's exciting.😊
This video just randomly popped today and your amazing story telling just earned you another loyal subscriber. Keep up the great work buddy!!
You are SO inspiring! Watched tons of „these“ videos. Yours are always more personal, more practical and just make me want to grab my gear and go out. Thank you so much!
Great video. Love the tip on being ready to show people a portfolio with a QR code ready to go - excellent idea!
very informative for us who are just starting!
wow u are amazing, literal you helped me understand how frustrating it is to get out of a photoshot without any photos I liked.
This is the one video I hope all new photographers watch ☝️
Nothing but the truth, it’s an art and only practice will help you improve 🙏🏼
Faizal, you are so wise and easy to listen to. You have already taught me heaps, so thank you. It must be wonderful living in, what must be, the queen of street photography citys. I live in a small town in NZ, so it's not so great getting subjects like you do. You have given me a feeling what NY is like, so I'm grateful to you.
Your video is not only about taking better street photos, but also about becoming a better person. Thank you so much! 🙏
Thank you so much for this video. I only started photography two months ago and I am super passionate about it and what you are saying here gives my support and encouragement! I started to be focused on everything I see on the streets as on possible composition and search for interesting metaphors or sugets and at some moment I just stopped see it. I think I little over concentrate on that and it's so nice to know that I am not alone in this. I will remember your advice!
the detail in the transition and vintage vibes is so well done. thank you for sharing this.
Faizal, You've shared some great wisdom here. Addressing both practical and psychological tips for those of us who are also drawn to street photography.
Thanks for this Faizal - I love videos like this - all about the photographer and the process and not so much about the camera. Very helpful!
Having a portfolio ready is really a good idea! And a very new idea among all the 'Street Photography Tips' videos. Thank you!
This is beautifully done video from start to finish. Incredible storytelling, music and production, man. I felt it on an emotional & spiritual level.
As an introvert and anxious person, the one time I went on a shoot with someone else, it was a disaster. I was so anxious about how my behaviour - making them wait etc - was affecting the other person, that it killed my creativity. It was a big lesson for me and something I will never do again. To me, there's nothing better than being in the zone.... totally in the moment and for me, that can't happen if I'm worrying about anyone else.
I do street photography with my phone as student in college, i can´t afford a camera but this tips helps a lot, thanks for sharing what you know!
He says did I leave the stove on this Video is not only educational but entertaining and well written very professional with a side of fun I’m very thankful to have seen the video and plan to see many more I’m also glad for the community and I hope everyone who see this video had improved tremendously since and glad to share a hobby/passion with such a great community thank you all for the great street photography y’all are amazing!
I do agree with the Auto mode (mostly semi-automatic modes like Aperture priority). I've been shooting for month with cameras with EVFs and lots of dials, and shooting full manual is kind of full filling. What I generally do, it I put my ISO to a fixed value that I will generally not change if the lighting conditions don't change either (typically, ISO 200 in broad daylight, maybe go to 800 when it's cloudy, that kinda thing), changing my aperture depending on the type of shot that I want to get and then exposing manually with the shutter speed adjustment until the image looks good in the EVF. Sure, it's a bit slower than straight up auto shutter speed, but not by much and in my experience, slowing down a bit isn't a bad thing at all.
Things change when I'm using cameras with OVFs. Typically, I've used an X100, Nikon D60, D7000, and for the 2 first ones, the exposure indicator in the viewfinder is not reliable, since you can't really choose a metering mode. I end up always using aperture priority and under expose by ~2/3 of a stop and I get good exposure 90% of the time. I would rather use manual mode, but the dynamic range of my own eye is so much bigger than the sensors in those kinda old cameras that I don't want to risk it that much.
This is my first time in your channel and after watching this vid, you’ve automatically become my favorite street photography channel here in youtube. As a new photographer-I literally got my first camera less than a month ago-I got the courage to just go out and shoot. Thanks, man. Looking forward to your future videos!
I loved everything about this video but what stood up to me more was the video it self! I loved everything, from the video takes to the sound track. Very informative and inspirational.
On the money. I love the way you've crafted this entire message. The calm delivery is engaging; so many videos just have too much noise and volume, really gets in the way of the actual message. Your soft, warm, whisper-tech approach reels me in, invites me to listen and take a closer look. Next, totally agree on the strap: I've been looking at longer (around the neck) straps since Xmas, but I never pull the trigger because I love my braided wrist strap - that's where the camera has to live to capture the essence of street photography, not lose those fleeting moments. Third, my personal jury is still out on how much I want to make uninvited photos of people, right up in their face. I think there are ethical issues we all need to explore here, and it can often be elucidated most easily when you ask yourself: how would I feel if I just realised someone had snapped a pic of me? Finally, beautiful work - and I think you've woven the images in here, in tandem with the POV cam footage, expertly. This is a win. Looking forward to more.
Thank you a lot. I am new to photography and just bought my first instant print camera, that’s what feels best for me. I always want to look for interesting places or interesting people and just giving them the photos for them to keep. I want to see their happiness or smile and the thought they might actually keep the photo.
8:54 100% agree about not being afraid to shoot with auto. I actually recommend most people start shooting in Aperture prio because it gives you some feeling of control whilst taking away a lot of the risk of incorrectly setting up the config. Then mess around with MF because that’s the next main control setting you’ll want to get comfortable with. You’ll soon start experimenting and having fun with the more in-depth settings naturally.
The main thing is you have to be out there to get the shots so be in the world and let your eyes do the work.
The note about when to shoot with others and when not is so important. I’m still finding my photo tribe (lol) but once I went on a nature walk with someone and took my film camera. I noticed that we were attracted to different things. I gravitated toward fell trees, shrubbery, tunnels, and mysterious things, while he kept pointing out animals and insects. I started bending toward his eye, and realized that what I was shooting was not what I wanted to shoot. I learned that it’s actually more important than we realize to shoot with folks that share your style or aesthetic in some way, or learn how to shoot more on your own, so when you do meet up with folks, you are more confident and intentional on what you want to shoot. Great vid. Thank you.
Can relate to each and every tip of yours. Specially the last tip. At times I too feel the same when on street and I can't focus. That makes me feel that I can never learn this art form. Thank you so much for re-assuring that this is a marathon and not a sprint.
I love the 80 or 90s kinda vib that I get from the camera or effect that you're using :)
Faisal I love your videos. Relaxing images, music and calm talking. Gentle and warm. I live in London and enjoyed the images of my city.
I've been an abandoned urban explorer photographer for decades and your tip about shooting alone is, at least in my experience - very integral. Having others with me has always proven to be far too much of a distraction. The number of shots I get with others is generally much, much lower - and the quality composition isn't there. I feel rushed, I'm not nearly as observational...my framing is off. And generally every time by the end of the day I regret having gone with someone else. Often I've revisited a location alone to re-shoot...knowing I missed many shots first time around. Good tips...good video.
DUDE your quality on content is getting better and better its soooooo goooood
Thanks, Faizal. Great tips! It makes me realize that I should practice in different modes and just experiment to see what happens.
Your voice literally is so relaxing! Thanks for the fab advice.
This is one the most useful tips for street photographers. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Love your vids! Your calm demeanour really helps me to relax and focus on what you're saying.
Thanks for your work, very inspiring and comforting in a period full of doubt !
Love these tips. I currently keep my camera turned on and my finger on the shutter release while it is around my neck. It is a way to look unassuming, always be ready, and capture a unique - consistent - perspective. With the Fuji X series 28mm lens, it’s wide enough that I typically get what I wanted in the frame.
I love your background setting. It makes me feel so comfy. Also the scenes you have chosen to us to show what you are saying are very well picked 🎉
Photography RUclips has never appealed to me, the videos and guides and tips I watch seem more geared to generate viewership than to help, but this video I think is going to have a larger impact on me than I would’ve expected.
Thank you.
I'd like to say, your tips are great and the commentary section here feels very nice and warm. Thanks a lot 🙂
This is the first video of yours I’ve seen and it’s been super helpful! Loving your content already!!
I wanted to take a second to thank you for what you do. Your insight and tips and your genuine enjoyment in teaching what you’ve learned has been so incredibly helpful to me. I even find myself seeing things while out and about and saying “Faizal would probably take a photo of that” lol (specifically said this the other day when I saw a cool reflection in a puddle). You are a big influence and I just wanted you to know I appreciate you. Maybe if I find myself out your way one day, we could take some photos together and I could pick your brain even more about your process. Take care!
Truly can't thank you guys enough for even caring to hear what I have to say!
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obviously one of the best video sharing tips and motivating photographers. Thank you so much brother
Saw the shot at 0:22 and immediately had to subscribe. Amazing color tone and balance.
That was very very helpful ! Especially the final part since im having a lot of struggle with that lately and was feeling very down after a couple of afternoons shooting, it really reboosted my motivation !! Keep up the amazing work : )
I'm glad that last one helped you!
I love this video. So calm and eye opening. You and serr have very similar demeanors and I love itttt.
Great tips and love your sincerity and natural humility. Subscribed!
Thank you! Incredibly happy this video showed up on my home page.
How beautiful this video is! Those street shots 😍
Man I miss Boston - your videos do really bring memories back!
In the sea of street photography tips videos i've seen, these are really genuine thoughtful tips. Subscribed!
I just want to thank you for this channel and all the tips! It's helping me a lot to improve my photos!
Thank you so much for all the tips Faizal - especially the last one. I am in that phase and you helped me a bit with this video.
I agree with most you've said except for where you put your camera. I hang mine transversal to my body next to my right arm so it doesn't get too much attention and it's very quick to draw. Sometimes I carry it on a shoulder bag because I live in a third world country and there is a danger of getting robbed if you keep wiggling your camera around, but using this bag method do slow me down. Keeping the camera on my body or on my hand doesn't change anything about how fast I can get it since when I turn around a corner something kicks in and a though goes through my mind "this is place catches my eye or something is about to happen" then my camera is already in my hands.
I always come to your channel for motivation and inspiration. Thank you for making awesome videos
Thank you so much for this, and for the raw honestly! This video felt very warm and uplifting
Hi Faizal, many thanks a wonderfully inspirational video. I'm usually sceptical about "Tips for " videos, yours how ever was wonderfully down to earth and personal. I loved your tip about having a Website to show people instead of some random Instagram page. Keep up the great work.
Beautifully made film! Looking forward to seeing more of your work in future
Dude I've just happened across your videos and I've gotta say your photography is so so good. Subscribed and can't wait to see more. Keep it up!
When I lived in Utah I’d go out and find my shots in nature and going out of the way for hikes, but I recently moved to CT and want to try the night life/street style and this was exactly what I needed!
This new video has some great new quality, appreciate the effort!
Glad you noticed! Spent a lot of time editing this haha
Hey thanks so much for this video, really needed it! The tip about leave chaos is definitely one I'm gonna remember the next time I go out to shoot! Also the last one was really helpful too, it happened with me just yesterday I literally came home with zero photos!
Man how did I not know you before ? You're great !! Thanks for the inspiration. Gonna make a marathon out of your videos now.
Thinks for your helpful advices. I’ll try to use them for my next outing.
Great Video :) Felt inspired