John Free, for me you are a legend. At 53 you've inspired me to practice, go out and take risks with photography. You guys in this video are truly fortunate to have access to an an experience out in the streets with John. Perhaps one day ...
Hey Chris, I am 77 and cant wait to get down on my knees to photograph my friends children and then present the parents with several 8x10's. Now you have power in your life at 53. Go out everyday and do important work with your camera. Rejoice that you have been given this magic machine,Aladins magic lamp. Hold it close to your heart and let the camera pull you and point you to where the greatness is and the greatness is right next door.
Hi John, I took your words to heart and photographed of some of the informal traders and their families in the area where I work - the coffee stands, craft sellers, the kids in the streets who will likely never own a printed 8x10 of themselves. One of the men is a migrant worker from Zimbabwe who left his family to earn some money which he sends home to keep them going. He will be taking the photograph home to leave with them when he returns to work here in SA again. When I unexpectedly presented them with the prints the smiles and surprise I saw was something special to experience. So little given for such a warm response. It reminded me of your "Hey Mr Picture Man!" video. Your passion and stories are helping me to see the camera as the magic machine, just as you promised. And the magic was truly right next door. Thanks, I hope to one day see you on the streets.
Hey Chris Thank you for the good news. Great way for me to start my day. Yes, yes, the magic of love, devotion and a camera can move mountains. You make me happy.
Hooray for you Chris. The camera which is connected to the heart will pull you to find and see wonderful things to collect with the camera and an 8x10 print given away, but will be yours forever. Oh boy here I go again. Robert Frank told us to become detectives when it comes to our photography. How smart are we to know where to go? How clever can we be to find subject? Yes, that is my game and a way for me to go to a great place in myself. To be constantly looking for richness in life to share with the world. To show man to man and each man to himself. Making the best use of my limited time to find greatness in man. The greatness was right next door waiting for you and your camera Chris.
Hey, hi from La, La Land. Go out today with me in spirit and make something special happen with your camera and your heart and dance with life, but try not to slip and fall on the ice.
@@JohnFreePhtography Ah :)) Yes USA is one big LA la land :))) And lot Fiat debt :)) just look you have something out from this old bank system so if they start say all cone you not loos lot. Make lot good photos you make them look Gold :)
I have a question John, did you every lost your motivation for photography? I'm a 19 year old boy, and I absolutely love photography. But I am scared, that one day I might lose my dedication /motivation. Any advice for me, and probably some other viewers? :)
Yes. Once a long time ago I stopped for awhile. I cant remember why, but I started up again with more vigor. The camera has led me to wonderful places in my heart. Ever reaching higher and higher in my quest for skill and a better understanding of what is expected of me as a social documentary concerned photographer. The camera gives us power. Good big power. Let your heart determine where you point the lens. Go next door to photograph your friends children. Study the great photographers words and photos. Find other tidbits of knowledge because you are smart but hungry. The greatest pleasures in life can be ours. Every day finds me in my messy darkroom in my garage. Maybe 6 hours per day of great fun in the dark making heart felt photographs that will be here for ten thousand years for other to admire and grow from. You have the power to change lives with your mind and camera. Robert Frank told us we must be detectives when it comes to finding subject. Subject is all around us. Tune up the brain so the brain will know what you want from photography. The brain must be made to understand your intent. Photography might be the most important and rewarding aspect of our lives. Be glad for it. Hold it up to your heart and cry with pleasure knowing that you are climbing the tall ladder to a truer knowledge of what photography can be for a photographer who is in love. Go pick up your camera and fly. So many people you know need good photographs of themselves and also the great photos of life you make with your own unique personal vision. Come with me to that magic place in our souls which can cry out a shout of pure joy knowing what we must do with a camera and a song of love in our hearts.
@@JohnFreePhtography wow, thank you very much for this amazing reply!! I will pin that comment somewhere on my wall and come back to it, whenever I need same inspiration and motivation! :)
Hehehe hehehe photography is like having an eye for the girls konw how to pick them either u do have it or not nobody can teach u that but if they do they get lucky.. Hehehe hehehe
My friend Deeno is always right on with the camera.
John Free, for me you are a legend. At 53 you've inspired me to practice, go out and take risks with photography. You guys in this video are truly fortunate to have access to an an experience out in the streets with John.
Perhaps one day ...
Hey Chris, I am 77 and cant wait to get down on my knees to photograph my friends children and then present the parents with several 8x10's. Now you have power in your life at 53. Go out everyday and do important work with your camera. Rejoice that you have been given this magic machine,Aladins magic lamp. Hold it close to your heart and let the camera pull you and point you to where the greatness is and the greatness is right next door.
Hi John, I took your words to heart and photographed of some of the informal traders and their families in the area where I work - the coffee stands, craft sellers, the kids in the streets who will likely never own a printed 8x10 of themselves. One of the men is a migrant worker from Zimbabwe who left his family to earn some money which he sends home to keep them going. He will be taking the photograph home to leave with them when he returns to work here in SA again. When I unexpectedly presented them with the prints the smiles and surprise I saw was something special to experience. So little given for such a warm response. It reminded me of your "Hey Mr Picture Man!" video. Your passion and stories are helping me to see the camera as the magic machine, just as you promised. And the magic was truly right next door.
Thanks, I hope to one day see you on the streets.
Hey Chris Thank you for the good news. Great way for me to start my day. Yes, yes, the magic of love, devotion and a camera can move mountains. You make me happy.
Hooray for you Chris. The camera which is connected to the heart will pull you to find and see wonderful things to collect with the camera and an 8x10 print given away, but will be yours forever. Oh boy here I go again. Robert Frank told us to become detectives when it comes to our photography. How smart are we to know where to go? How clever can we be to find subject? Yes, that is my game and a way for me to go to a great place in myself. To be constantly looking for richness in life to share with the world. To show man to man and each man to himself. Making the best use of my limited time to find greatness in man. The greatness was right next door waiting for you and your camera Chris.
Thank you John, I value the conversation and appreciate how you are so passionate and committed to the joys and responsibilities of the photographer.
So glad to see your video's, two of them close together in time. You have a way no one else can match. More soon please and thank you.
Why am I so excited?
Didn't know you held a workshop in London, I would have definitely attended, hope you will be back here again soon
A pleasure as always! Please stick a portable Mic on the man though! Cheers!
Nice one Jonh, I always enjoy watching your videos 👍📷❤
This would be fun. So much knowledge.
Great ! thank's from France
That looks fun!
Amazing. Thanks
You are a great person Mister Free
👍📷😉
I like this man ... all time makes cool photos :) and this how he makes photo story more lively :)
And Hi from Estonia :)
Hey, hi from La, La Land. Go out today with me in spirit and make something special happen with your camera and your heart and dance with life, but try not to slip and fall on the ice.
@@JohnFreePhtography Ah :)) Yes USA is one big LA la land :))) And lot Fiat debt :)) just look you have something out from this old bank system so if they start say all cone you not loos lot.
Make lot good photos you make them look Gold :)
Hey john .. Good stuff
Now that I've learned that it is still possible to get black and white film processed in Bangkok, I am bringing my F3 out of retirement.
BW dev is super easy and cheap to DIY
I wish you were coming back to London again. Do you think it could happen?
I don't have any plans at the moment to return to London or Dublin
Yes. I would enjoy coming back to London.
I have a question John, did you every lost your motivation for photography?
I'm a 19 year old boy, and I absolutely love photography.
But I am scared, that one day I might lose my dedication /motivation. Any advice for me, and probably some other viewers? :)
Yes. Once a long time ago I stopped for awhile. I cant remember why, but I started up again with more vigor. The camera has led me to wonderful places in my heart. Ever reaching higher and higher in my quest for skill and a better understanding of what is expected of me as a social documentary concerned photographer. The camera gives us power. Good big power. Let your heart determine where you point the lens. Go next door to photograph your friends children. Study the great photographers words and photos. Find other tidbits of knowledge because you are smart but hungry. The greatest pleasures in life can be ours. Every day finds me in my messy darkroom in my garage. Maybe 6 hours per day of great fun in the dark making heart felt photographs that will be here for ten thousand years for other to admire and grow from. You have the power to change lives with your mind and camera. Robert Frank told us we must be detectives when it comes to finding subject. Subject is all around us. Tune up the brain so the brain will know what you want from photography. The brain must be made to understand your intent. Photography might be the most important and rewarding aspect of our lives. Be glad for it. Hold it up to your heart and cry with pleasure knowing that you are climbing the tall ladder to a truer knowledge of what photography can be for a photographer who is in love. Go pick up your camera and fly. So many people you know need good photographs of themselves and also the great photos of life you make with your own unique personal vision. Come with me to that magic place in our souls which can cry out a shout of pure joy knowing what we must do with a camera and a song of love in our hearts.
@@JohnFreePhtography wow, thank you very much for this amazing reply!! I will pin that comment somewhere on my wall and come back to it, whenever I need same inspiration and motivation! :)
Hehehe hehehe photography is like having an eye for the girls konw how to pick them either u do have it or not nobody can teach u that but if they do they get lucky.. Hehehe hehehe
ker der heh s’creepy.
for what it's worth if you need inspiration or to be directed on how to see or make a photo, perhaps photography isn't for you.
Michael Zukerman not always