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  • Опубликовано: 31 янв 2025

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  • @timjamiesonphotos
    @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +54

    🔴 if you enjoyed the video please hit the like button to help it spread to more people to enjoy - as always thanks for watching!

    • @ModulerDrone
      @ModulerDrone Год назад +2

      This was some of the best quick tip video on photography I've ever seen on the platform (and I've been up and around photo YT)
      Keep it up!

    • @ACME22
      @ACME22 11 месяцев назад +2

      Done. Sometimes I can't even get my wife to hit the 'like' on one of my videos. "Oh yeah, I keep forgetting...(giggles)."🙄

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  11 месяцев назад +1

      @@ModulerDroneThank you! 🙏🏻

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  11 месяцев назад +2

      @@ACME22haha thank you!

    • @mauriciolee7349
      @mauriciolee7349 10 месяцев назад +1

      I already did it

  • @ninomey5899
    @ninomey5899 Год назад +571

    The best Tip i realised a few months ago: take your camera everywhere. I often left my canon 6d at home because it is heavy and feels like a "burden". I solved my problem by getting a small m4/3 camera with a pancake lens and now it is with me nearly every time! No missed oppurtunities anymore :)

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +32

      Yep 100%! A small every day carry is essential to never miss an opportunity and I actually don’t really have one at the moment. I’m torn between getting an iPhone 15 or a Ricoh griii. Only thing putting me off the Ricoh is battery life (and wish it was weather sealed)

    • @kstrohmeier
      @kstrohmeier Год назад +7

      I loved my old Canon 5Dii but also often left it home because it was too heavy to lug along

    • @Sean-Smith-Photos
      @Sean-Smith-Photos Год назад +4

      100% agree

    • @m47d48xt
      @m47d48xt Год назад +8

      the batteries are tiny! I keep 2 in my pocket and hardly know they are there.@@timjamiesonphotos

    • @bosiefoobar
      @bosiefoobar Год назад +1

      What focal length you bring with you?

  • @Francois_L_7933
    @Francois_L_7933 Год назад +398

    If you find street photography hard in a small British town, you have no idea how hard street photography is in a North American suburb where people only walk to get out of their cars and cross one of the endless parking lots that litter our cities.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +65

      Sounds bleak mate

    • @scottstevens78
      @scottstevens78 10 месяцев назад +64

      Record that bleakness. That is your muse.

    • @ThoolooExpress
      @ThoolooExpress 9 месяцев назад +41

      The problem is that American suburban bleakness is basically the same everywhere in the country. There's just not a lot to work with when it's all big box stores and highways.

    • @gerald8573
      @gerald8573 9 месяцев назад +12

      @@ThoolooExpress may I suggest taking macro shots?

    • @gzahnd
      @gzahnd 9 месяцев назад +3

      haha, accurate.

  • @MasterOfBasses
    @MasterOfBasses Год назад +180

    To me, the biggest challenge is having people giving me weird looks (I'm an introvert), or even worse, them getting mad because they noticed me taking a picture with them in the frame (I don't even get close).

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +53

      Ah yes I get that. That’s one of the most common difficulties about street photography that I hear, so you’re not alone, so will definitely be doing a video about this in the future :)

    • @martinrohde9503
      @martinrohde9503 Год назад +50

      What really helps me is to avoid looking at the person after you made a picture of that person. Take the picture and look to something different, eg something far away.

    • @deldridg
      @deldridg Год назад +6

      Might sound silly, but perhaps this is an excuse to buy something with a waist level viewfinder. This almost certainly means film (which some of us crazy folk love) and I have a Rolleiflex 3.5F and several Bronica ETRSi cameras for precisely this reason, being very reluctant to stick cameras in people's faces. For me, shooting these older cameras is a joy in itself, along with all the wonderful inconveniences they bring, when compared to modern cameras (which I love too!). Cheers and good luck from Sydney - Dave

    • @SMGJohn
      @SMGJohn 11 месяцев назад +46

      Tip for you from a former paparazzi, have your camera waist level with a screen that can be tilted or flipped up.
      Stand slightly angled towards the place you are trying to photograph, try not to dress too conspicuous.
      Stop using large cameras, use a smaller one with a smaller lens too draw less attention.
      If you still get attention, tell them you are tourist in broken accent.
      If you really want to photograph sensitive places, use those tiny pocket cameras with very long zoom, stand as far back as possible, use reflections to take picture of stuff behind you, not ideal but sometimes it can be the only way, like large windows or even bring yourself a small mirror.
      But most importantly, never ever photograph near schools, kindergartens, hospitals or police stations.

    • @MrD3000
      @MrD3000 11 месяцев назад +1

      That's something you can get over if you want it badly enough.

  • @jo3709
    @jo3709 9 месяцев назад +27

    Fred Herzog was a photographer shooting street scenes in Vancouver, Canada, during the fifties and sixties, when Vancouver was essentially a small town surrounded by beautiful scenery. Most art photographers would have focused on landscape. He also shot in colour which was not fashionable for art photography at the time. He used many of the techniques you mention to perfectly capture the Vancouver of that era - neon lights reflected in the rain, kids dressed in their “old clothes” playing in front of typical corner stores, wide open near-deserted streets in downtown spaces that are now filled with high rises. Initially, his work was overlooked but nowadays his photos are cherished and prints sell for high prices. The mountains, ocean and (to a lesser extent) forests are still here, but the places and ambience that Fred caught on film only survive in his photos and the vague memories of people like me who grew up here. All of which is simply to agree that photos of even the most seemingly boring urban environments, if well executed, can have immeasurable lasting value. Keep up the good work.

  • @parkerrosen2114
    @parkerrosen2114 Год назад +42

    I love what you said
    "Street photography is documenting life, in the future we'll be able to look back on what once was"
    This really hits it because even though we can create such dynamic beautiful interesting photos in the future it will all be photo documentation of life. Even if we don't see something super special about it now, in the future we will.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +5

      Thanks mate! I really believe that. People say the future is video, but that needs editing and music and whoever produces a video can manipulate the viewer with the narrative, editing, music etc. A still image is and always will be the most powerful - in my opinion!

  • @cowgirljane3316
    @cowgirljane3316 Год назад +63

    I have NEVER, in my 72 years of life, found any place where I couldn't find something interesting. Even if it was just a leaf, a pebble or a piece of wood. Nothing is mundane if you treat it with respect.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +3

      Yeah that’s a good positive outlook! A leaf, pebble or piece of wood don’t help for street photography though 😉

    • @ElementaryWatson-123
      @ElementaryWatson-123 8 месяцев назад

      Yep, even in a public toilet you can find something interesting like Fck JoeBiden scribbled on the walls. 😁

  • @Chaps_Jr
    @Chaps_Jr 11 месяцев назад +8

    Your tip about being prepared is probably the most important for me. As a 35mm guy who prefers antique mechanical SLRs (still on the hunt for a good quality affordable rangefinder) , preparation is absolutely EVERYTHING to me, especially with street photography or candid shots. So many things have to be set beforehand in order for me to get that shot I want-- focus, aperture, shutter speed, exposure "push/pull", framing... If one of those is off, the shot I wanted can just be *poof* gone.
    Excellent video, Tim. Great advice for beginners and experts alike.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks a lot! Yeah I think that’s so important, if you’re serious about getting the best shots you can, have to be prepared, always ready, and know your gear really well 🙏🏻

  • @photogroup16
    @photogroup16 Год назад +45

    good tips Tim, I remember the American photographer Paul Strand once said the possibility to make great photos can happen within 100 meters of your front door. You don't have to travel to exotic places to find great pics. One of my favourite books is The World From My Front Porch by Larry Towell. Gorgeous work taken on his family farm.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +1

      Thanks Mark! That’s one of the things that keeps me so hooked to street photography. I know that whenever I leave my flat I might end up getting the best photo I’ve ever taken. Will check out Larry Towell, thanks!

    • @powbobs
      @powbobs Год назад +1

      That’s an expensive book.

  • @johnwaine56
    @johnwaine56 8 месяцев назад +10

    Not sure that Cheltenham is a 'small town' with all its history and grandeur. My nearest town has a population of 15,000 and being towards the North of England, people are very wary of cameras, can become quite aggressive and will refuse if you ask their consent for a portrait. So I wouldn't take candid street photos here because of the possible fallout on the local Facebook groups eg "who is that weird old man taking photos in the street?"
    Luckily, I am only a 90 minute train journey from London which is where I go one day each month for my street photography. I wish I could do it more often though.
    Another excellent video. Thank you Tim

  • @albertsmith9315
    @albertsmith9315 Год назад +72

    This just popped up in my recommendations and I'm glad it did.
    Been shooting for over 50 years and figured a lot of this out over time, but this is very well reduced to an easy lesson that would be of value to many people... including a photographer of 50 years.
    Enjoyed this.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +3

      Thank you, Albert! That’s very kind. Much appreciated 🙏🏻

  • @BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp
    @BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp Год назад +13

    One masterpiece in Photography presented by a Master. Thank you for this "condensed" lecture - right on the nail on every point - this is how "educating" should be. Interesting, focused, informative - and entertaining. A bundle of information and incredible help in making a step into the right direction in creating memories for a lifetime.

  • @joulsw3739
    @joulsw3739 Год назад +6

    Thank you for the inspiration. I’ve lost motivation because I “can’t see” anything interesting, even though I know there should be.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад

      My pleasure, glad you found the video inspiring. It can be tough but hope you find a way to explore the streets with a new eye 🙏🏻

  • @jaredcollins-photo
    @jaredcollins-photo 9 месяцев назад +3

    The coloring bit... got me.. pure comedy
    I also love the tip about shooting in bad weather.. It's so easy to wanna remain cozy/warm/dry but you miss out on some great opportunities!

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  9 месяцев назад +1

      Haha thanks! Yeah, it can be a drag but I never regret going out to shoot in bad weather 🌦️

  • @cam.875
    @cam.875 3 месяца назад +2

    This is the absolute perfect video for me, as Cheltenham is the town I take most my photos in haha
    Very eery having this pop up in my feed.
    Appreciate the guidance in this video, extra helpful having the context of walking through these places.

  • @jaegerschtulmann
    @jaegerschtulmann Год назад +96

    The one downside of using unorthodox framing; you totally look like a stalker if they spot you 😂

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +6

      Haha perhaps but I always pretend I’m taking a photo of something else and if they do notice who cares to be honest, it’s fun to do and we’re not harming anyone :)

    • @happyshadow
      @happyshadow 8 месяцев назад +3

      Yeah especially by playgrounds

    • @zafran20
      @zafran20 7 месяцев назад +3

      @@timjamiesonphotos is it allowed for random people to be in your shots though? legally speaking?

    • @darker1013
      @darker1013 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@zafran20 so long as it is in a public area it is perfectly legal. but if you photograph in a mall or some kind of middle ground area they can kick you out but they aren't aloud to take your camera. ultimacy check your countries or towns laws & stipulations.

  • @teknikgroup7597
    @teknikgroup7597 Год назад +2

    Thanks for your awesome tutorial. I noticed that the more I learnt about photography, the more I started looking at everything though the lens of a camera. Light through trees, old vehicles, even a waste recycling centre with piles of bricks, green waste, scrap metal etc :) Its a great feeling.

  • @sew_gal7340
    @sew_gal7340 10 месяцев назад +3

    Fantastic. Today i was shooting my dog on the sofa...i realized how boring my photo was, but the moment i moved at a 45 degree angle ...everything changed. Just moving your body and recomposing from a different perspective made a huge difference.

  • @scotskinner4350
    @scotskinner4350 Год назад +9

    Very helpful, as always Tim. I live in a "boring small town" and there are two events here next weekend. As long as there isn't a major Winter storm, I'm going.

  • @LuisCongdon
    @LuisCongdon Месяц назад

    Great inspiring video. You covered all the "un-inspiring" ways that we tell ourselves photography (or art) can be boring, but in actuality there's always art to create. Thanks for making this. I have also enjoyed your other videos featuring other photographers.

  • @MrPhotomanie
    @MrPhotomanie Год назад +3

    I used to travel a lot and do streetphotography in twenties. I‘ve even planned to study photojournalism. But then live came knocking and now it‘s more of a hobby. I capture mostly family life but your video made me rethink of my attitude towards photography. I mostly travel now in my homecountry switzerland and it has a lot to offer. Maybe I‘ll go out for some shots on the weekend 😊
    Thanks for changing my perspective and teaching me a few things.

  • @denniscrommett
    @denniscrommett 8 месяцев назад +1

    This is the first of your videos that I've seen, and it's great! I can relate to so much of this; I live in a small town and have taken the same photos of it over and over; time to look for more framing, reflections, and more! Thank you for the inspiration, and for showing your beautiful photos along the way!

  • @NotAnotherYoutubePhotographer
    @NotAnotherYoutubePhotographer 7 месяцев назад +2

    This is the first video of yours I’ve watched and it’s full of great tips. As someone who hasn’t quite worked out what sort of a photographer I am, I’ll be heading out to do some street photography off the back of this to see how I do! Thanks for the inspiration!

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  7 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it and going it useful! Enjoy hitting the streets 📸

  • @andydavey2046
    @andydavey2046 4 месяца назад +1

    Awesome information Tim, I'm a west country wildlife photographer who's lost some mojo. As i have a cruise coming up that will visit the likes of Lisbon and Porto i thought i would give street photography a go. I have trawled through RUclips looking for information and tips, and while i have found some great photographers (you included), none of them resonate with me as much as you do. Your information is clear and concise, your photography is engaging and meaningful, and it's given me all the confidence to make my trip a potential photography success. I think i even noticed a photo from my neck of the woods in North Devon, showing that you don't need to be in the big city and that Street Photography can be practiced anywhere.
    So thank you for the video's, looking forward to watching more and learning to hone this interesting genre of photography.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  4 месяца назад

      Ah so happy to hear you’re dipping your toe into street photography, it’s a lot of fun and the possibilities are endless! Enjoy 🙏🏻

  • @JjackVideo
    @JjackVideo 5 месяцев назад +8

    Go out with a theme in mind like "decay", "happiness" or "frame by light"

  • @robinthebobin6537
    @robinthebobin6537 8 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome video, very clearly delivered and useful for someone like me starting to try to get into street photography!
    One follow-on tip I'd give people, is that the "sometimes more is more" can apply to editing as well as framing - though maybe more so in other genres of photography.
    A few months after starting the hobby, my motorsport photography was making me feel like it was lacking something. I was satisfied with my technical execution, but all my photos were coming out "good", but didn't excite me. What it took to break this cycle is trying some edits and techniques that a lot of photographers would dogmatically dismiss, including absolutely absurd levels of colour editing, slow panning and weird framing to create interesting effects - creating an end result that is quite obviously nothing like what was seen in person
    This taught me how to make photos exciting by purposely adding drama, but it also made me appreciate the nuance of a more minimalist approch, and how these two trains of thought can coexist to create a nice blend to a photography portfolio.

  • @daviddiaz4877
    @daviddiaz4877 2 месяца назад +1

    I really love your photos. You are a huge inspiration!!! I got my first camera a few days ago and I can't wait to explore street photography, thank you for your advise!

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  2 месяца назад

      Ah I’m so happy to hear that! Welcome to the club 😀

  • @DavidAusman
    @DavidAusman Год назад +2

    Dang, you really got my brain working. I had no idea the boring place I live in has a lot of interesting aspects till I saw this.

  • @emmanuelpower2439
    @emmanuelpower2439 Год назад +9

    Really good... no blah blah. Just clear tips with examples. My kind of tutorial.😊

  • @SirTenoch
    @SirTenoch Год назад +2

    You have no idea how valuable this video is! you cannot even imagine!!!! Thank you so much for this!!!

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад

      Thanks Ian! That’s so kind, really happy you found it useful :)

    • @SirTenoch
      @SirTenoch Год назад

      @@timjamiesonphotos More than useful it is!!! This video opened a new window for my photography! Thank you and subscribed!

  • @vipul8859
    @vipul8859 Год назад +2

    Invaluable tips for someone who has just started to learn photography and is interested in doing street photography!!! Thanks a ton.

  • @GM8D79
    @GM8D79 Год назад +2

    I completely understand what you're saying. The place where I live offers an insane, cold and windy weather. It is boring for me because is not a place that offers a variety of activities to do and it is a small place compare with huge cities. There is always something new to photograph. We need to observe and look for other things to photograph. I usually create a topic. Example today I want to photograph old buildings or Abstract photography, etc.

  • @MagdaReyman
    @MagdaReyman 6 месяцев назад +1

    That’s really great. I remember when I moved to Stockholm and was so lost. But i think it improved my photography a lot. In a way it’s much easier to take a great photo in NYC just because everything there looks cinematic, but taking a great street photo in empty city - that’s another level :)

  • @christavanmanado
    @christavanmanado Год назад +3

    Thank you! this is very helpful. I live in a small town, low vibe. Lately I've been feeling down that my photos seem boring to me. Now I need to get out and try out your tips.

  • @michaelajoseph6856
    @michaelajoseph6856 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you! I used to think that my town Stockholm is boring with its flat light. Your videos gave me new inspiration to go out and shoot. Findind excuses not to it’a the biggest obstacle.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the support, really appreciate it!

  • @Droidzi
    @Droidzi 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great tips, Tim - thanks! And great capture at 02:04 (gentleman reading paper in cafe).

  • @rmcf4life
    @rmcf4life 3 месяца назад +1

    Great video. I lived abroad in an interesting, vibrant place, then moved to small hometown and did not feel like shooting, losing passion. Now I shoot more frequently and different kind of photography, simply adapted.

  • @unethimusic8789
    @unethimusic8789 Год назад +1

    This is the video i needed. I'm stuck in an town with very old architecture (Bruges, Belgium) and my interest really lies with modern-futuristic architecture. Will have to focus more on the people instead of the architecture to get unique pictures. Thanks for the tips!

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +1

      Ooo yes! I’d love to visit Bruges! But I totally get what you mean, I’d find it exciting but for you as you live there it’s not what you are really excited about - one person’s rubbish is another person’s treasure as they say. But yeah, happy shooting, hope the tips in the video were useful and you find some inspiration for your city :)

    • @unethimusic8789
      @unethimusic8789 Год назад

      @@timjamiesonphotos Yea after 29 years seeing the same city its nothing special anymore haha. But if you ever need a guide in Bruges let me know :)

  • @sebastianriecker3402
    @sebastianriecker3402 11 месяцев назад +4

    Pretty "Saul Leitery" your photos 😅. Love your examples and your tips! Thank you for sharing!

  • @Meekonapa
    @Meekonapa 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the tips Tim! I’ve come to the conclusion that you can get easily become blinded to things of interest in areas where you’ve grown up. Cheltenham has many interesting areas but having spent most of my life in and around the area I’ve taken it for granted. Only last week I was walking around the town and just started looking up more, surprised myself with what I had missed out on. Just need to find a way to notice more at ground level!

  • @sultanabran1
    @sultanabran1 8 месяцев назад +1

    moment is everything. more important than all the other points you've raised. all the others are great, but the moment is the biggest. great video.

  • @andrejzwitter9637
    @andrejzwitter9637 Год назад +2

    Great tips, well presented and illustrated with great images! Thanks, Tim!

  • @paulm8157
    @paulm8157 Год назад +2

    Cogent, concise, well thought out and illustrated, experience based advice, Tim. Down to earth B roll as well. Friendly host who doesn’t talk down to viewers - nice. Old adage says there are good photos to be taken everywhere but they are mixed in with bad photos everywhere, also. Well practiced skill set needed to sort them out. Your vid helps the vetting.
    Knowing your territory lets you identify photo “hot spots” like posters for proximity images.
    Events make for great photo ops - craft shows, pet events, holiday markets, etc - everywhere. They are my favorite.
    Minor nit-pick for this one - “focus breathing” effect among different takes, a bit distracting. Cheers!

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +1

      Thank you for your kind feedback, Paul! I greatly appreciate that as always 👍🏻

  • @munarong
    @munarong 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you. Great video. I feel like I'm stuck in a boring place and trying to break out this boredom every time I'm out for street photography. such good advice! 👍

  • @bittertruth6175
    @bittertruth6175 7 месяцев назад +2

    Amazing tips. Though I live in Ottawa, Cansada's capital, it is a boring place. I have to watch this video a number of times to get inspiration. Thanks.

  • @frankrivel9116
    @frankrivel9116 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great tips thanks! Also I think your photos are really beautiful !!

  • @Sean-Smith-Photos
    @Sean-Smith-Photos Год назад +44

    Being an all weather photographer was a game changer for me. Never miss a weekend walk for weather reasons.
    It's cold and rainy today and I'm heading out in about 30 minutes

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +2

      Yeah man, that was a revelation for me too. Really helps to have a weather sealed camera as that takes some of the excuse options away from it. Always enjoy it when I make it out the door 👌🏻

    • @MattTrevett
      @MattTrevett Год назад +1

      I can't afford another camera or lens. How do I protect the equipment?

    • @c0ldc0ne
      @c0ldc0ne 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@MattTrevett Buy a dedicated rain sleeve or just use a cheap transparent plastic bag. Make a hole for the front of the lens to stick through and use a rubber band to hold it in place and to complete the seal. Or use a small camera that you can operate one-handed and use your other hand to carry an umbrella.

  • @oc2phish07
    @oc2phish07 Год назад +1

    Nice little video Tim. I have not visited your town but I have now added it to my list of places to see in 2024. It seems to have lots of photographic opportunities so I think a weekend break is on the cards. Many thanks.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. It’s a tricky place for street photography but it is a nice little town :)

  • @krimke881
    @krimke881 3 месяца назад +1

    I find that going out in a busy area, but finding a vantage point and scout out for a while, and then dip down in the crowd, are great solution.

  • @theshutterisopen
    @theshutterisopen Год назад +11

    i live in a city filled with so much history, culture, and vibrancy. although it’s not boring, this video still came in really useful and inspirational to continue expanding my street/documentative photography. a lot of great advices were pointed out that are key for this kind of work. thanks tim!

  • @LeighShenton
    @LeighShenton 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hey Tim, first time watcher after a RUclips recommend.
    Great info , great video, great presence and delivery, and really can’t understand why you don’t have 100,000s of subscribers.
    I am happy to say I’ve hit the button and shall be watching more!! ❤

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hey, Leigh! Thank you very much that’s far too kind. 🙏🏻

  • @k64firefly03
    @k64firefly03 Год назад +2

    Great info. Thank you! The scene at 3 seconds in of the building with the tree shadow would have been a perfect opportunity for a spot metered black and white image. Meter the highlight to enhance the tree shadows, tighter symmetrical crop then wait for someone to walk by.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed it :) and yeah exactly you can make a good shot in the most mundane of places

  • @abchappell01
    @abchappell01 11 месяцев назад +1

    This video presentation was really wonderful. I live in a small town, but didn’t think that there was much the photograph. You given me many more new ideas. Thank you very much. 😊

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Glad you found the video helpful 🙏🏻

  • @Okja1ONE
    @Okja1ONE Год назад +1

    I live in a big island city, but I still felt like I hadn't had much street to photograph. I see now that I have it great. Thank you for the reality check. I'll be sure to get out there often.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад

      Great stuff! Really happy to hear the video helped for some perspective and ideas 🙏🏻

  • @alfo6085
    @alfo6085 Год назад +1

    Just discovered this gem of a channel. Thanks, Tim, for sharing your talent.

  • @steverolfe1935
    @steverolfe1935 Год назад +1

    Simply great video, so inspiring and to see someone else photograph a town that I know so well really makes the creativity ideas pop.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад

      Thank you, Steve! Really appreciate that mate and glad you found the video helpful :)

  • @craigballinger1138
    @craigballinger1138 Год назад +1

    I love in Cheltenham and I now have more ideas for my street photography. I've been really stuck lately. Brilliant video. Thank you.

  • @weirdmark
    @weirdmark Год назад +1

    I fly drones and live in a boring place compared to many of the drone videos I see. I plan on incorporating some of these ideas in my future flights. Very good ideas and advice.

  • @pashamaddox8403
    @pashamaddox8403 Год назад +1

    This was such a great video. Well edited, put together, and it really got me fired up. Thank you!

  • @paulasimson4939
    @paulasimson4939 Год назад +1

    What a great video. So many good ideas and you've put so much effort into the video editing - it looks great. Oh, and your photos are fantastic.

  • @KellySedinger
    @KellySedinger Год назад +2

    THANK YOU!!! This is something I've been struggling with, living in American suburbia near a large city that isn't exactly the world's most exciting of urban areas. As much as I love my area (Buffalo, NY, USA), I've been struggling to figure out how to do effective street photography around here.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад

      Hey, Kelly! Thanks for the comment! Yeah it’s certainly more of a challenge when we live somewhere like that, but hopefully this helped a little. Just gotta get out there and make the most of what you can :)

  • @sebastianhoeing
    @sebastianhoeing Год назад +1

    I love the idea, taking amazing photos in "boring" locations. Maybe there are no boring locations, but I understand your point. I think layering is something to make photos really interesting.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад

      Yeah that’s it, I don’t find any locations ‘boring’ now, but I guess this video its more to illustrate how to make photos in somewhere smaller and quieter than a city. Thanks for the comment! ✌🏻

  • @nathanramgren7878
    @nathanramgren7878 10 месяцев назад +3

    Great video! Just wondering: have people ever caught you taking pictures of them and getting mad? That’s my biggest fear of street photography because of the bad reputation cameras have today

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  10 месяцев назад +2

      Only a handful of times over years of photographing people in public. When you explain what you’re doing most of the time no one cares. Will do a video about this soon though :)

  • @hugh6948
    @hugh6948 7 месяцев назад +1

    Deliberately trying to be more creative with your composition I feel is a must to keep photography fresh long term

  • @kstrohmeier
    @kstrohmeier Год назад +4

    It might be fun to recreate the bookshop historic shots especially if the buildings still exist.

  • @deldridg
    @deldridg Год назад +1

    Lovely work Tim and thank you. I might take one of my cameras for a walk this weekend and apply your ideas and see what I can find! Cheers from Sydney - Dave

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад

      Thank you! And I’m so glad to hear that, that’s why I make these videos, in the hope to get folks out photographing - enjoy! 📸

  • @ACME22
    @ACME22 11 месяцев назад +1

    😊My goodness you're a delightful chap. I don't even own a real camera and I watched your whole video. This is one of those videos I landed on and couldn't stop watching, your presentation is excellent. I think your tips will work for more than Street Photography. I'm going to apply them to the little videos I make of my little marble toy on my desk...with a phone. I really appreciate the Framing ideas, plus the foreground, mid and background tips.🎉

  • @jennycolville
    @jennycolville Год назад +2

    Superb video! Has inspired me to get out to boring places and get clicking. Thank you!

  • @liverpoolpictorial
    @liverpoolpictorial Год назад +1

    Excellent video, Tim. I tend to flit between Liverpool, Manchester and London due to my work (interior design/construction photography), but your suggestions were like a refresher course for me. I needed a video like this. Thank you. Subscribed.

  • @petrusbeethoven9640
    @petrusbeethoven9640 11 месяцев назад +2

    Fantastic video, Tim, really inspiring. Thanks a lot!

  • @sonnyMonsoon
    @sonnyMonsoon Год назад +1

    I've been feeling uninspired recently and your vid and tips really made me wanna go out and shoot ASAP! Great video!

  • @Jack_Schularick
    @Jack_Schularick Год назад +3

    You are a great teacher and photographer Tim. The less is going on, the greater is the challenge which is exciting. Taking a photo of my garbage can with a phone and selling it for a million dollars is my personal challenge. Cheers. 😂

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +2

      Thank you, Jack! That’s such a kind compliment. And yeah haha, if you make it with the garbage photo let me know how you did it! 🙏🏻

    • @Jack_Schularick
      @Jack_Schularick Год назад +1

      @@timjamiesonphotos I don't need to Tim. You are going to read about my image in social madia. Obviously!

  • @Lefthand880
    @Lefthand880 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video. I've just seen an exhibition of Saul Leiter photos and he used a lot of these techniques to make the ordinary extraordinary. I'll definitely try experimenting with these tricks!

  • @kohala1815
    @kohala1815 12 дней назад +1

    Great tips and even better photos!

  • @mattbucknerguitar
    @mattbucknerguitar Год назад +1

    Awesome tips 🙂 I love your black and white travel photo at 9:09 in the market, that light is so nice. Also funny that you managed to capture a shot of Korahn Gayle at 9:19 not landing a trick!

  • @uzico
    @uzico 9 месяцев назад +2

    Saw the review of your Thumbnails at FilmBooth and though the channel must be awesome. See you now have 15k subs more! Congrats!

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks mate! That’s so kind. Getting there haha, so much to learn and when you think you’ve got it and the video, title and thumbnail are great then the video tanks - it’s humbling! 🙏🏻

    • @uzico
      @uzico 9 месяцев назад

      @@timjamiesonphotos same feelings here, but keep up the great work!

  • @jollyware5638
    @jollyware5638 Год назад +2

    This was a very helpful and well-put-together video, keep it up brother!

  • @MsOnce4all
    @MsOnce4all Год назад +1

    One of the best street photography videos I've seen. Great job and thank you!

  • @TN-cr8cu
    @TN-cr8cu Год назад +10

    I lived in a small city in US… just came back from NYC last week and I felt completely lost on taking street photography in a small city. Your video randomly popped up tonight and it is giving me confidence to go out there in my city!! Also got a crop frame fuji camera instead my full frame 2470. I’m going to bring my camera out more often with me everywhere from now on.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +1

      Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed. And yeah to be fair anywhere is pretty much tiny in comparison to NYC street photography wise! Hope you find some inspiration and ideas on your next photo walk 🙏🏻

  • @xti2020
    @xti2020 Год назад +2

    Great tips. And excellent presentation.
    I’ve been hacking away at this for years, but the framing tip was something I’d never really consciously considered. Think I’ll spend a day out there doing only this. I like one-day challenges :). Only shadows, only prime lens, etc. Only framing up next.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +1

      Thank you! That’s a great way of approaching it, if you look to improve one thing each time you go out, you slowly get better without getting overwhelmed :)

  • @oscars4107
    @oscars4107 3 месяца назад +1

    Liked that, good reminders and helpful 👍👍👍

  • @pinkfatcap
    @pinkfatcap Год назад +2

    6:40 is a fantastic tip, I could add to that, that you should not worry about taking the best picture in terms of settings just make sure to take the picture. If you are shooting products or fashion or whatever you can arrange things as you please, you can re shoot, you can not do that out in the streets, so do not worry if you got the right ISO or exposure or whatever just take the photo.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад

      Thank you, Nico! And I totally agree with that, a topic that will be coming up in a video soon :)

  • @hoonetic
    @hoonetic Год назад +1

    Great tips! I used to take a lot of street photography when I worked in NYC, but not so much now when I moved to Florida 5 years ago. You inspired me to go out and shoot again. Thanks! :)

  • @EliseoMartelli
    @EliseoMartelli Год назад +3

    Tim, this was a really fire video. I love how you explained the concepts. I’m currently in a phase of questioning on how to bring my photography forward because I was feeling detached from my past work. I needed to hear the tip about the weather. I just decided to go and take the bus to shoot some pictures

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +2

      Mate I am so buzzed to hear that you’ve gone out to shoot after watching that. That is exactly why I make these videos, so I’m so glad! If I’m honest I’m currently in a bit of a slump with my photography and making videos (both of which are very hard!!) but that happens to all of us I think. I’ll get back out there though - happy shooting mate!

    • @EliseoMartelli
      @EliseoMartelli Год назад +2

      @@timjamiesonphotos I've sent you an email with the results, hope you don't mind! Again, thank you so much!

  • @RitwikChandra
    @RitwikChandra Год назад +1

    Very recently I studied photos of the great Saul Leiter and your images particularly the framing and composition closely match Saul's. Well done brother, I hope to learn more stuff from you!

  • @NikhilPrasad-lx9ru
    @NikhilPrasad-lx9ru 7 месяцев назад +1

    An incredible video mate, really great tips!

  • @CourtneyG.
    @CourtneyG. Год назад +1

    *sneaks back in undetected 😂*
    Loved the vid, as ever Tim! Absolutely love the creativity, and interesting to listen in on all of the pragmatic tips.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much mate! Took a lot of work but it was a fun video to make, glad you liked it 🙏🏻

    • @CourtneyG.
      @CourtneyG. Год назад +1

      @@timjamiesonphotos Can definitely see that, the production, inside and out was incredible!!!

  • @canxel11
    @canxel11 5 месяцев назад +1

    Bringing a bulky camera around is really not my cup of tea, so I bought a second hand ricoh r10 and man I really love this camera

  • @tomhofmann5277
    @tomhofmann5277 Год назад +1

    Hi Tim
    Dont know how i got to your vid, but very glad I did.
    Extremely good and useful! Thank you!
    Liked and subscribed obviously, and btw, I loved the shots you used to illustrate your points.
    Looking forward to more, all the best from Argentina

  • @seantrelkemarahy8779
    @seantrelkemarahy8779 8 месяцев назад

    I needed this i feel as i have to be somewhere vibrant to shoot cause my location is boring AF. But thanks to your perspective I'm going out with the kids to the park and then start moving around in the area applying your techniques with some patience THANK YOU

  • @ForsgardPeter
    @ForsgardPeter Год назад +1

    Great tips. Hometown is too familiar and that might make you not see opportunities. It is also a good practise to shoot in dull locations. After a while those might not be that boring.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +1

      Thank you, Peter! Yeah that’s exactly it. I think shooting in a small place for so long has definitely made me a better photographer ☺️

  • @beardedfishingchats
    @beardedfishingchats 7 месяцев назад +1

    Brother you nailed this one! Well done. I'm sure a lot of people can relate to this video

  • @cabbagesandkings8447
    @cabbagesandkings8447 Год назад +1

    Great video! as someone who lives in a small town I greatly appreciate your advice and tips. thanks!

  • @mikesmithwick1570
    @mikesmithwick1570 8 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant......I'm reinspired after several years, thanks so much!

  • @thelberg62
    @thelberg62 Год назад +1

    Great tips Tim - again. I always enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing :)

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much mate, really appreciate the comment and glad you enjoy my videos ✌🏻

  • @SpuddsBuckley
    @SpuddsBuckley 9 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent video with concise explanations of each tip. Thanks!

  • @rhtbapat
    @rhtbapat 3 месяца назад +1

    Nice advice.. I'm certainly going to try'em

  • @filmfauxtos
    @filmfauxtos Год назад +3

    “Day at the races” photos look great! Do you have any other photo projects ongoing? Would be great to see a video on one of those

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад

      Thank you! I’m hoping to make that a long term project, tho taking photos at the racecourse isn’t strictly allowed… but yeah have a few projects on the go, video for that soon!

  • @ChrisBrogan
    @ChrisBrogan Год назад +1

    This video was *really* interesting and helpful. Thanks for this. I haven't tried shooting in any particular thoughtful way in years and I'm getting back out there. I'm enjoying your recommendations.

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  Год назад

      Thanks, Chris! Glad you think so. Have fun back out there 📸👌🏻

  • @thaticelandicguy
    @thaticelandicguy 11 месяцев назад +1

    loved this video, I hope it's okay that it's okay that I share it in my newsletter :)

    • @timjamiesonphotos
      @timjamiesonphotos  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hey man! Really glad to hear you enjoyed it and absolutely, share away 👌🏻. Love your work by the way! 🙏🏻

    • @thaticelandicguy
      @thaticelandicguy 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@timjamiesonphotos big thanks! :)