Part of what I struggle with is a sort of general anxiety about being out taking photos for some reason. So I end up with rushed compositions because I just don't want to draw attention to myself. Gotta work on that, thanks for these great tips.
Me too! I miss so many shots and ideas because there is that voice in my head saying I'm bothering someone or what I'm doing isn't proper........even tho it is.
Hi Omar I could also see the same mistakes in my images until I realised If I said to you 'Westerns' (as in cowboy films) they have amazing classic camera shots ie gun duals, head shot, gun shot, ankle shot (forgive the puns) they're all in the classic films like HIGH NOON. THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY its worth looking at films to see the camera angles they used and learn from them. P.S I'm not really into westerns but the angles are good for street photography. Enjoy.
I recently found your channel looking for Fuji help and just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy it. You are so warm and have a fun personality and love your content! Keep ‘em coming!!
This is why I need to return to Paris. I thought my photos from 2014 were so hot. Now all I see is all my misses. The next time, I'll actually know what I'm doing! I rarely shoot street, which is ridiculous for a New Yorker. I hope to learn a lot from you!
J'adore, c'est pertinent, créatif, intelligent! Enfin des suggestions hors des sentiers battus! Le génie de la photo est dans l'oeil, dans notre mémoire. notre sensibilité, nos parfums et c'est là la magie. Bravo!
Omar, thank you so much for this video. I am 6‘4“ tall and I often make the mistake of shooting from my eye level. And I’m embarrassed to say I’ve been shooting for over 40 years and over 30 as a professional, and I needed this refresher. Sometimes we get stuck in old habits.
What makes your content top-notch is your innate ability to keep it real and speak from the heart. The substance of these videos is not the subject matter at hand, rather the way in which it is presented to the audience. Omar, from one dad to another, you're the cream in my morning coffee, without which my day just wouldn't be right. Thoroughly enjoyed your video, keep up the good work!
Hi Omar, trust you and the family are all keeping well. I know this video is several years old, but I watched it a few months ago, and today I put a lot of the techniques you mentioned into practice. I'm 6'4" tall, but I got down low (pictures of a classic 1960's car and a Vespa moped) Canon 80D and kneeling and yes the images are so much more interesting, from that lower perspective; thank you and keep up the fantastic work.
Really incredible difference when you put the photos side by side! Much more effective with me than just saying lower the camera for a different perspective. It makes your perspective lesson really resonate, and drives it home. As I'm just learning, this is great! Thanks, Omar!!!
Omar- that was like ONE OF THE BEST EVER..... EVER...rrrrrrrrrrrrrr........ videos on street shooting- WOW... I go out and still am guilty of shooting away sometimes- and not thinking- and this was so helpful in thinking about slowing down- and angles and subjects and composition... and I forget....., I am gonna have to wear lousy pants so I can kneel on the ground.... - you nailed it- and the photos were excellent- thank you.... you are a joy to watch..... you and Angelina Jordan!
Great video! You have become my favorite photography RUclipsr! I’ve been taking photos since the 1970’s and am still learning a lot from you. Keep up the good work.
Oh my Omar , you nailed it completely . We all those tips and we forget them once we become tourists ha ha. Flipping screens are great for adapting one’s angle . Doing so, creates drama - perhaps that should be in bold letters but I didn’t want to come across rude ha ha. Bare streets are a rarity until the pandemic arrived, but then they become the subject and need lines to draw focus to something - a letter box or some other bit of street furniture . Another tip which you have frequently eluded to on numerous videos is work the scene . Sometimes we get fixated by the thought in our mind and overlook challenging our perceptions to see if there were winners we were missing out catching . Finally; you only learn from your mistakes if you notice them . Look often at other people’s photos and paintings . Ask yourself what you might have done differently . Thanks again Omar - happy Easter
Here's a story along the lines of this video. I have a long time friend who is a very talented artist. When I first got into photography I had him look at some of my shots. I do landscapes mostly. I hadn't given it much thought, but I had gotten lower in some of them. He picked up on it right away, said it was a good instinct to get that perspective. It does make a difference in a boring shot to something with a little style to it. I try to remember to try it when I'm out shooting. Good video as always Omar. Great reminder to make myself look at different perspectives while shooting. Work the scene.
All about composition and lighting, that’s it and was a game changer for me when I figured that out. Both things you can’t fix in post, everything else you kinda can.
Great tutorial Omar, not just one of your best videos, but one the best on you-tube in general, you’re a natural “maestro”. I appreciate the time and effort that you put into making your videos, but also the fact that there are no “commercial interruptions”. Stay safe.
I often feel rushed on a subject or composition. I've found it's just a good thing to sit down, or step back and surmise the scene, to take in all the qualities of the composition. And then I shoot the stuffing out of it from those perspectives. Rushing into a composition is called News Photography!
Very smart of you to see from a beginner perspective -- and then offer concrete ways to advance. This is an excellent contribution to the community of photography. So many beginners would not have walked away if they had had this help to make it more satisfying. And I used to love that 17-40 on my 5D3! A virtual drama machine and so easy to use.
Out of all the educational videos about photography videos, this one has the most impact on my photos, "even the photos taken with my mobile phone" keep up the good work and thank you very much
As a car guy, I find that distance and focal length matter very much. A car rarely look good in wide angle, unless you want to exaggerate a part of it. (long front of an E-type) With a 50-70mm Focal length and a good distance to the car, you will automatically also get a better angle. (not so much from the top.) Great video Omar, rediscovered you from a comment in Itchy boots comment section. :)
Great video Omar and you're right we're still all learning. Some great reminders here for me, as a six two guy I need to make more of an effort to get down lower and make the noises my dad makes when getting off the sofa ...ooouurgggghh.
Swapped my Canon for Fuji and found your channel when looking for Fuji tutorials. I bought my first Canon 45 years ago but I never learned about the AFL-button and things like that. Because the old analog cameras did not have that sort of thing. Now I learn a lot from your videos, and they are funny too. Keep up the good work!
loved these tips - tbh I was prepared to be depressed that your 'suck' photos would be better than the ones of mine I thought were good. But they were on par. You have now inspired me - thx !
Outstanding contribution to the photography community.thanks for your time.I always like your funny gestures in between which makes your video must interesting.👌
Photography can seem so intimidating, but this video makes it seem far less scary. Omar gives so many practical tips to help beginning photographers grow along their journey and encourages them to consider different perspectives to improve their photographs!
I miss my butterscotch colored '72 MGB! This was a great reminder for me. ... I am just a hobbyist at the moment shooting mostly CrossFit photography for my husband's gym (social media content) and moving fast without thinking is really key in that scenario. When I do go out for street photography - I do not often work the scene .... thanks for this video...and great to watch with my morning coffee to start my day right!
I would argue that in 6:13 the pic on the right HAS a subject, the bike in foreground and the crossing sign in the background. The front of the building "guides" you to the crossing sign, where as in the left one you can see past the sign, making it obsolete as a subject.
Omar, can you please hold a master class in the Hob area someday. I would easily pay for it. I feel as though I'm at a stage that I have gotten pretty good with my Xs-10 (16-80mm) in manual but I don't really speak to any real photographers about those little tips and tricks. I get some amazing sun rise shots off Marineview's roof but I would love to see what someone like you could produce in that environment. Idk it's hard to learn more when there's question I can't get off the internet or with someone live. I walk around Hob everyday practicing but I feel I've hit a plateau. Also, your videos are awesome seriously thank you. If you ever need an extra hand shooting I would love to help/learn.
Helpful video. I find that I like to put a lens on my camera, take a walk, and see what happens. I try different angles, different lighting, and then sometimes go for the extremes. Maybe a real slow shutter speed, wide aperture, or really high ISO. I actually discovered a great street technique by experimenting with a wider angle lens, a very fast shutter speed (2000th), and shooting from the hip in portrait mode. With super-fast autofocus on my Sony, I found I was getting some amazing shots as long as I was willing to crop and compose in post. I think the secret is to experiment. I recently bought a used Fuji XT2 and absolutely love it. However, the autofocus is not as fast as my Sony, so I started experimenting with zone focus. For street shots on a sunny day, using F5.6 or higher, I get some amazing pictures with Fuji colors or some awesome B&W with Acros simulation.
Part of what I struggle with is a sort of general anxiety about being out taking photos for some reason. So I end up with rushed compositions because I just don't want to draw attention to myself. Gotta work on that, thanks for these great tips.
Agreed. Me too.
Me too! I miss so many shots and ideas because there is that voice in my head saying I'm bothering someone or what I'm doing isn't proper........even tho it is.
Oh thank god I'm not alone. That's why Daido Moriyama appealed to me because his style is similar but he has a more purposed style.
Ditching my DSLR for Ricoh GR solved this very same issue for me.
So relatable..
Forget 'Live, Laugh, Love'
I'm getting 'Tension, Anxiety, Sadness' mounted on my wall
Your posts are interesting, informative, and entertaining and your honest, slightly unhinged personality is refreshing. Press on regardless!
No one works harder and puts out content as consistently as Omarsito! Gracias hermano!
and its for free !!!
Love free ha ha
Omarsito made me think of my uncle. He would be a cool Tio. 😂
Always worth watching
Ok wtf
Hi Omar I could also see the same mistakes in my images until I realised If I said to you 'Westerns' (as in cowboy films) they have amazing classic camera shots ie gun duals, head shot, gun shot, ankle shot (forgive the puns) they're all in the classic films like HIGH NOON. THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY its worth looking at films to see the camera angles they used and learn from them. P.S I'm not really into westerns but the angles are good for street photography. Enjoy.
This was honestly a must see for people trying to develop their street photography.
I recently found your channel looking for Fuji help and just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy it. You are so warm and have a fun personality and love your content! Keep ‘em coming!!
So true, when I am not feeling photography I go back to Omar
same!
👍this is much better than pure gear talk. Thanks!!!
FANTASTIC! Using bad examples followed by better alternatives really reinforces the point. Someone might even say a picture is worth a thousand words!
This is why I need to return to Paris. I thought my photos from 2014 were so hot. Now all I see is all my misses. The next time, I'll actually know what I'm doing! I rarely shoot street, which is ridiculous for a New Yorker. I hope to learn a lot from you!
J'adore, c'est pertinent, créatif, intelligent! Enfin des suggestions hors des sentiers battus! Le génie de la photo est dans l'oeil, dans notre mémoire. notre sensibilité, nos parfums et c'est là la magie. Bravo!
Omar, thank you so much for this video. I am 6‘4“ tall and I often make the mistake of shooting from my eye level. And I’m embarrassed to say I’ve been shooting for over 40 years and over 30 as a professional, and I needed this refresher. Sometimes we get stuck in old habits.
You’re a fantastic teacher, btw.
If your photo sucks then get closer. That's the best advice I have ever gotten.
Liking Omar's video without even starting to watch it 😉😄
What a great video. I realised I need less photography-gadget videos and more of this.
What makes your content top-notch is your innate ability to keep it real and speak from the heart. The substance of these videos is not the subject matter at hand, rather the way in which it is presented to the audience. Omar, from one dad to another, you're the cream in my morning coffee, without which my day just wouldn't be right. Thoroughly enjoyed your video, keep up the good work!
Hi Omar, trust you and the family are all keeping well. I know this video is several years old, but I watched it a few months ago, and today I put a lot of the techniques you mentioned into practice. I'm 6'4" tall, but I got down low (pictures of a classic 1960's car and a Vespa moped) Canon 80D and kneeling and yes the images are so much more interesting, from that lower perspective; thank you and keep up the fantastic work.
Really incredible difference when you put the photos side by side! Much more effective with me than just saying lower the camera for a different perspective. It makes your perspective lesson really resonate, and drives it home. As I'm just learning, this is great! Thanks, Omar!!!
Omar- that was like ONE OF THE BEST EVER..... EVER...rrrrrrrrrrrrrr........ videos on street shooting- WOW... I go out and still am guilty of shooting away sometimes- and not thinking- and this was so helpful in thinking about slowing down- and angles and subjects and composition... and I forget....., I am gonna have to wear lousy pants so I can kneel on the ground.... - you nailed it- and the photos were excellent- thank you.... you are a joy to watch..... you and Angelina Jordan!
Great video! You have become my favorite photography RUclipsr! I’ve been taking photos since the 1970’s and am still learning a lot from you. Keep up the good work.
Love this content, Omar. Great pace, style and approach. Learned a ton.
Oh my Omar , you nailed it completely . We all those tips and we forget them once we become tourists ha ha.
Flipping screens are great for adapting one’s angle . Doing so, creates drama - perhaps that should be in bold letters but I didn’t want to come across rude ha ha.
Bare streets are a rarity until the pandemic arrived, but then they become the subject and need lines to draw focus to something - a letter box or some other bit of street furniture .
Another tip which you have frequently eluded to on numerous videos is work the scene . Sometimes we get fixated by the thought in our mind and overlook challenging our perceptions to see if there were winners we were missing out catching .
Finally; you only learn from your mistakes if you notice them . Look often at other people’s photos and paintings . Ask yourself what you might have done differently .
Thanks again Omar - happy Easter
Here's a story along the lines of this video. I have a long time friend who is a very talented artist. When I first got into photography I had him look at some of my shots. I do landscapes mostly. I hadn't given it much thought, but I had gotten lower in some of them. He picked up on it right away, said it was a good instinct to get that perspective. It does make a difference in a boring shot to something with a little style to it. I try to remember to try it when I'm out shooting.
Good video as always Omar. Great reminder to make myself look at different perspectives while shooting. Work the scene.
All about composition and lighting, that’s it and was a game changer for me when I figured that out. Both things you can’t fix in post, everything else you kinda can.
thanks for not having adverts. Watching your videos are always a pleasure.
OMG ... Malaguti Phantom , the red scooter , pimped up ! I love it !
i've find myself almost in all of the bad examples. Really helpful, Thank you.
Great tutorial Omar, not just one of your best videos, but one the best on you-tube in general, you’re a natural “maestro”. I appreciate the time and effort that you put into making your videos, but also the fact that there are no “commercial interruptions”. Stay safe.
Omar - your videos are so entertaining and educational as well. I look forward to watching them every night. Thank you.
I often feel rushed on a subject or composition. I've found it's just a good thing to sit down, or step back and surmise the scene, to take in all the qualities of the composition. And then I shoot the stuffing out of it from those perspectives. Rushing into a composition is called News Photography!
I likes humor and the serenity that you transmit through your videos. 💪💪
Wow I have watched tonnes of shooting tutorials and this one is simply the best , great content and excellent delivery .
Very smart of you to see from a beginner perspective -- and then offer concrete ways to advance. This is an excellent contribution to the community of photography. So many beginners would not have walked away if they had had this help to make it more satisfying. And I used to love that 17-40 on my 5D3! A virtual drama machine and so easy to use.
Out of all the educational videos about photography videos, this one has the most impact on my photos, "even the photos taken with my mobile phone" keep up the good work and thank you very much
As a car guy, I find that distance and focal length matter very much.
A car rarely look good in wide angle, unless you want to exaggerate a part of it. (long front of an E-type)
With a 50-70mm Focal length and a good distance to the car, you will automatically also get a better angle. (not so much from the top.)
Great video Omar, rediscovered you from a comment in Itchy boots comment section. :)
Great video Omar and you're right we're still all learning. Some great reminders here for me, as a six two guy I need to make more of an effort to get down lower and make the noises my dad makes when getting off the sofa ...ooouurgggghh.
Man, I love this guy! Stay awesome, Fuji Dad!
Omar drops the best content! Informative and entertaining!
A Masterclass in photography! Awesome ideas👍
Bonjour Omar, God, you are right! It is exactly happening like that ... !!! This is the point . Thanks ...
Great video! Bernie's mittens can always add substance to any lacking scenario!
Swapped my Canon for Fuji and found your channel when looking for Fuji tutorials. I bought my first Canon 45 years ago but I never learned about the AFL-button and things like that. Because the old analog cameras did not have that sort of thing. Now I learn a lot from your videos, and they are funny too. Keep up the good work!
0:03s I am already in stitches ! I did not expect that intro, love it!
Hi Omar, you're a so great photographer and a so great teacher.
Another superb, fun and very helpful video Omar. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for your humble wisdom and joyfull pedagogy.
Love your videos
Yet another very helpful video from your channel... Thanks for the tips! Love your sense of humour.
Excellent tutorial with great examples..... Thanks Omar
I really like the pieces idea esp if you're posting that on IG once a day they can see the whole picture unfolds. This also works on portraits.
Wow! Thank you Omar! What a fun, useful and encouraging video!
I love your photos! Even the old ones!
Una experiencia muy enriquecedora
YOU DID IT AGAIN!
Thanks Omar
Court Street. Always interesting to see photos of from my block.
You really hit something here. One of your best. And that's a compliment.
14:10 what a great advice .. I’ve never heard that advise not even in a paid courses
Very nice video, hope more tips like this, honest analysis of your old pics is very interesting approach
loved these tips - tbh I was prepared to be depressed that your 'suck' photos would be better than the ones of mine I thought were good. But they were on par. You have now inspired me - thx !
A really informative video, I need to come back to this regularly to remind myself not to rush my photography. Thanks very much Omar.
Great tips with a lot of fun, thank you Omar for a wonderful piece of inspiration.
Really good suggestions. Working the subject is a concept I hadn't thought about. Thanks
Great perspective Omar...makes me want to back to the Porsche Museum where I have like a gazillion pictures of cars just sitting there...
Great great great advice. I'm in the phase of reminding myself to do this right now and this video is very relevant. Well done.
The font in Lightroom is a nice little Omar touch. Love it.
Good info, great sense of humor! Thanks Omar !
6'1" & 3/4"?! Me too!!! A good video addressing the difference of perspectives when taking pictures.
I wanna go out now and try this!More please of this!!
I love the "tiny man, big car" photo at 15:08.
Outstanding contribution to the photography community.thanks for your time.I always like your funny gestures in between which makes your video must interesting.👌
This is gold to me .. thank you Omar
Photography can seem so intimidating, but this video makes it seem far less scary. Omar gives so many practical tips to help beginning photographers grow along their journey and encourages them to consider different perspectives to improve their photographs!
Great video, Omar! Very helpful.
Thanks Omar! Great video!
Awesome!! Thank you so much for this video!! The examples are so good...
I love, love your videos! I’ve learned a lot from you - thank you!
This was so great. Thanks Omar.
Excellent presentation. Informative and entertaining.
For beginners it would also help to only have one focal length, for example the 50mm full-frame equivalent, so that you learn to zoom with your feet!
Apuntado ..intentare pensar en ello antes de mi próxima foto, gracias
Thanks Omar. Great points and tips.
I miss my butterscotch colored '72 MGB! This was a great reminder for me. ... I am just a hobbyist at the moment shooting mostly CrossFit photography for my husband's gym (social media content) and moving fast without thinking is really key in that scenario. When I do go out for street photography - I do not often work the scene .... thanks for this video...and great to watch with my morning coffee to start my day right!
Omar, thanks man for your effort it really helps me to catch that great capture !
Sacred Heart Cathedral. Nice acoustics and organ.
Appreciate this content. Videos like this motivate me to go shoot and try new things. Thanks!
Definitely gonna keep these things in mind the next time I go out and shoot.
I would argue that in 6:13 the pic on the right HAS a subject, the bike in foreground and the crossing sign in the background. The front of the building "guides" you to the crossing sign, where as in the left one you can see past the sign, making it obsolete as a subject.
Thank you very much for the great tips! Really helpful to improve my photography!
I really enjoy your shows, thank you so much.
Great Video:D would love to see more of these
Thank you Omar. Great content as usual!
Thank you Omar, for another video that made learning fun.
Omar, can you please hold a master class in the Hob area someday. I would easily pay for it. I feel as though I'm at a stage that I have gotten pretty good with my Xs-10 (16-80mm) in manual but I don't really speak to any real photographers about those little tips and tricks. I get some amazing sun rise shots off Marineview's roof but I would love to see what someone like you could produce in that environment. Idk it's hard to learn more when there's question I can't get off the internet or with someone live. I walk around Hob everyday practicing but I feel I've hit a plateau. Also, your videos are awesome seriously thank you. If you ever need an extra hand shooting I would love to help/learn.
Awesome, thank you Omar!
You had me at hello..
This is one of your very best!
Berry nice! As always, entertaining.
Great video Omar. I really did appreciate your “perspective “ on this topic :)
I love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing, keep up the good work!
Helpful video. I find that I like to put a lens on my camera, take a walk, and see what happens. I try different angles, different lighting, and then sometimes go for the extremes. Maybe a real slow shutter speed, wide aperture, or really high ISO. I actually discovered a great street technique by experimenting with a wider angle lens, a very fast shutter speed (2000th), and shooting from the hip in portrait mode. With super-fast autofocus on my Sony, I found I was getting some amazing shots as long as I was willing to crop and compose in post. I think the secret is to experiment. I recently bought a used Fuji XT2 and absolutely love it. However, the autofocus is not as fast as my Sony, so I started experimenting with zone focus. For street shots on a sunny day, using F5.6 or higher, I get some amazing pictures with Fuji colors or some awesome B&W with Acros simulation.
Thank you so much - what a great lesson!!
This is great, always learn something from you, keep it coming 😊