Glad I found you...... Been shooting street for about a year now but still a lot to learn. Find your calming presenting style very pleasant. I don't like when everybody want to be a Peter McKinnon wannabe.......... Great tips......... Thank you. Subscribed
Hi Brian, here is another question for your next Q&A session. I'm Michael from Frankfurt, Germany. Do you mostly use the monitor or the viewfinder in the streets. I think, using the viewfinder my work is much more striking. Thanks for answering and go ahead with your fantastic vids!
What is your opinion the use of longer length lenses? I sometimes feel that it allows me to get closer to the action and gives a more candid shot, but other times I think that it is just allowing me to avoid the more difficult (in my mind) close up contact.
Hi Ibrahim, I much prefer wide lenses which usually give a much greater sense of intimacy and energy - and a more realistic perspective. I think 35mm (full-frame) is just about perfect, though I sometimes shoot at 50mm as an alternative.
Thanks Brian that was very helpful and through your videos I’m building some knowledge to put into practice when this lockdown finally ends. I live near Bristol so I would be interested to attend a street workshop at some stage so can you suggest where I could find a street photography community in my area, or if you are holding a workshop in this area please let me know. Thanks again
Thanks Bryan. Hopefully we'll find street shooting a bit easier in 2021. I'm planning a Bristol workshop next spring, so please keep an eye on the website (or sign up for the newsletter - details above). All the best, Brian
Hi Brian, I have a question for you! Before you leave the house, what checklist do you run through / research in advance do you do? I guess if it's somewhere new there may be more research but even for London, would you research weather / events etc?
Maybe the channel should be called Digital Street Snappers as you don't include film shooters in your answers. For example, What would you tell someone who is shooting film when a person asks them to delete a picture?
I'm a film shooter myself but I suspect that 95% of the people who watch these videos are more concerned with digital, which is why the emphasis is on that. I do try to deal with film issues in as many of my videos but I really need to focus on the majority interest. Sorry to disappoint you.
Don’t tell me, taking pictures of strangers, in public places is “legally ok”; morally it never is; to invade privacy, to raise concern (in times we live in), to be intrusive...is simply abhorrent and very wrong...deserving a strong and very unpleasant response; well deserved!
But that's what street photography is . . . . taking candid pictures of strangers! In all the years I've been doing it I don't think I've had one single "strong and very unpleasant response" - I think if the photographer has the right attitude, demeanour and integrity of intent, there needn't be any issues.
Very happy to have found your excellent channel. Some great advice and teaching - thank you.
My Pleasure, Iain - thanks very much for the feedback :-)
Glad I found you...... Been shooting street for about a year now but still a lot to learn. Find your calming presenting style very pleasant. I don't like when everybody want to be a Peter McKinnon wannabe.......... Great tips......... Thank you. Subscribed
OAP travel diary Thanks very much for the kind comments. Good to have you aboard!
Really enjoyed this and I really appreciate your calm, clear presenting style. Looking forward to see your camera settings video when it comes out.
Thanks very much Chloe - glad you're enjoying the vids!
Thank you!
My pleasure:-)
This is a great channel. Such helpful thoughtful wisdom and experience you are sharing. I’m inspired to hit the streets.
Thanks Kip - very kind of you to comment. Good luck with your street photography!
Nice video, good answers to questions, keep up with the videos
Thanks very much, David, will do! If you have a question of your own, please post it below and I'll do my best to answer it in a future video.
Excellent down to earth practical advice - as usual
Thanks Ivan - kind of you to say so :-)
This Q and A was exceedingly informative. Thanks for sharing your in-depth knowledge of street photography.
Thanks Harv - please let me know if you have a question for the next video :-)
Great selection of questions. Really enjoyed this video. Thanks Brian.
Thanks very much Stuart - glad you liked it :-)
Subscribed and looking forward to further videos - thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge - am looking to join a workshop at some point !
JANE BERRISFORD Many thanks, Jane, for your support. Would be great to see you on workshop some time!
Hi Brian, another great video and well shot!
Checkmybadself Thanks very much. Please feel free to send me a question for the next edition :-)
StreetSnappers - Street Photography Education will do - do I leave it here in the comments?
@@checkmybadself Yes, perfect, thanks!
Hi Brian, here is another question for your next Q&A session. I'm Michael from Frankfurt, Germany. Do you mostly use the monitor or the viewfinder in the streets. I think, using the viewfinder my work is much more striking. Thanks for answering and go ahead with your fantastic vids!
Hi Michael - thank you - this is a great question and I'll answer it in my next Q&A video! Best wishes form London :-)
What is your opinion the use of longer length lenses? I sometimes feel that it allows me to get closer to the action and gives a more candid shot, but other times I think that it is just allowing me to avoid the more difficult (in my mind) close up contact.
Hi Ibrahim, I much prefer wide lenses which usually give a much greater sense of intimacy and energy - and a more realistic perspective. I think 35mm (full-frame) is just about perfect, though I sometimes shoot at 50mm as an alternative.
Thanks Brian that was very helpful and through your videos I’m building some knowledge to put into practice when this lockdown finally ends.
I live near Bristol so I would be interested to attend a street workshop at some stage so can you suggest where I could find a street photography community in my area, or if you are holding a workshop in this area please let me know.
Thanks again
Thanks Bryan. Hopefully we'll find street shooting a bit easier in 2021. I'm planning a Bristol workshop next spring, so please keep an eye on the website (or sign up for the newsletter - details above). All the best, Brian
Hi Brian, I have a question for you! Before you leave the house, what checklist do you run through / research in advance do you do? I guess if it's somewhere new there may be more research but even for London, would you research weather / events etc?
Checkmybadself Great question - thanks - I’ll cover it in a video soon!
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Maybe the channel should be called Digital Street Snappers as you don't include film shooters in your answers. For example, What would you tell someone who is shooting film when a person asks them to delete a picture?
I'm a film shooter myself but I suspect that 95% of the people who watch these videos are more concerned with digital, which is why the emphasis is on that. I do try to deal with film issues in as many of my videos but I really need to focus on the majority interest. Sorry to disappoint you.
@@StreetSnappers ..Ok.. And what is your advice for this situation?
Don’t tell me, taking pictures of strangers, in public places is “legally ok”; morally it never is; to invade privacy, to raise concern (in times we live in), to be intrusive...is simply abhorrent and very wrong...deserving a strong and very unpleasant response; well deserved!
But that's what street photography is . . . . taking candid pictures of strangers! In all the years I've been doing it I don't think I've had one single "strong and very unpleasant response" - I think if the photographer has the right attitude, demeanour and integrity of intent, there needn't be any issues.