Loved the video and fantastic shots!...I pretty much have a similar mindset with this type of high-contrast photography, shooting lots of street and urban, much in B&W. As you say, chasing the light, looking for pockets of light, hard shadows, hard tonality etc and spot-metering for, or near to, the highlights, or centre-weighted through archways, alleyways etc, and I love the dramatic, strong and powerful looks you can get = moody, broody and atmospheric. After watching this video, I will have to do more woodland and forest photography, playing with the light and shade. Wonderful depth, separation and layers you got with those shots. Liked and subscribed.
'Chiarascuro' the Italian painting style.Something I look for when photographing landscape inspired by the lighting style seen in Rembrandt and Caravaggio's painting.
These are the exact type of images that I've always wanted to make. You mentioned that you have to learn how to create that sort of contrast in post processing - how do you learn how to do that? I'm a total beginner.
I’m so glad I found your channel. I used to take photos like this all the time (high contrast, not your quality), but I was ‘coached’ into more uniform photos that are so common these days. I have been thinking recently about my old contrast style, and now your video has convinced me to get back to my roots. Thank you. I guess it just goes to show how certain voices can disrupt a creative process.
It's very important who our mentor or mentors are because they'll influence your entire photography. But always, you should aim for a style of your own, that speaks to you and makes you want to photograph
Brilliant Tom, your use and enhancement of atmosphere and contrast remind me of Gustave Dore's Biblical illustrations, they take me to another world, so as an artist.. you have succeded 🙏
These ideas are like a simplified version of Ansel Adams zone system where he achieves a complexity of exposure from pure white to pure black in most/many of his photographs. It prevents the photograph from consisting solely of mushy midtones.
Thanks for this - these are the sorts of image I aspire to, as an amateur photographer and occasional mountaineer. All taken on a 6D, too. A very underrated camera, IMO.
Great pics, but taking photos with high contrast is not a new approach, and not doing so won’t affect your ability to grow in the art form. Do what makes you happy.
True. The lesson here is that light gets the attention. And of course there are so many ways to capture it in a photo. It would be a sad world if everyone would do photography the same way
Loved the video and fantastic shots!...I pretty much have a similar mindset with this type of high-contrast photography, shooting lots of street and urban, much in B&W. As you say, chasing the light, looking for pockets of light, hard shadows, hard tonality etc and spot-metering for, or near to, the highlights, or centre-weighted through archways, alleyways etc, and I love the dramatic, strong and powerful looks you can get = moody, broody and atmospheric. After watching this video, I will have to do more woodland and forest photography, playing with the light and shade. Wonderful depth, separation and layers you got with those shots. Liked and subscribed.
'Chiarascuro' the Italian painting style.Something I look for when photographing landscape inspired by the lighting style seen in Rembrandt and Caravaggio's painting.
Yes those two painters influenced me also. I also like Albert Bierstadt and Shishkin
These are the exact type of images that I've always wanted to make. You mentioned that you have to learn how to create that sort of contrast in post processing - how do you learn how to do that? I'm a total beginner.
Maybe I'll make a short course on that
I’m so glad I found your channel. I used to take photos like this all the time (high contrast, not your quality), but I was ‘coached’ into more uniform photos that are so common these days. I have been thinking recently about my old contrast style, and now your video has convinced me to get back to my roots. Thank you. I guess it just goes to show how certain voices can disrupt a creative process.
It's very important who our mentor or mentors are because they'll influence your entire photography. But always, you should aim for a style of your own, that speaks to you and makes you want to photograph
Wonderful videos. The images shared to help demonstrate were great!
Many thanks! Glad you like the video
Brilliant Tom, your use and enhancement of atmosphere and contrast remind me of Gustave Dore's Biblical illustrations, they take me to another world, so as an artist.. you have succeded 🙏
Thank you so much for thekind words and comparisson
Good call. I love Gustav Dore's work.
Great video, really interesting tips! I had no idea landscape photos could look so good in black and white by using high contrast.
Thank you for your appreciation
These ideas are like a simplified version of Ansel Adams zone system where he achieves a complexity of exposure from pure white to pure black in most/many of his photographs. It prevents the photograph from consisting solely of mushy midtones.
True. Thanks for noticing and your time
Great tips and fantastic photos
Thanks so much!
Thanks for this - these are the sorts of image I aspire to, as an amateur photographer and occasional mountaineer. All taken on a 6D, too. A very underrated camera, IMO.
Glad it was helpful and thank you for your time
Great ideas. Thank you. And Great photos.
Thanks for watching!
Nice! Great video. Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Great video and fantastic photos 👍🙂
Thanks for visiting
Funny how well prepared people are lucky.
True 👍
Great advice
Thanks for your time
Liked and subscribed. It would have been very helpful if each photograph you posted what camera and lens you used!
Thanks for the sub! I'll keep it in mind for future videos
I guess it is more useful to know the settings used for those great shots.
yes Nature rules ,,,, light can dray you through the image,,
Agree 👍😀
Great pics, but taking photos with high contrast is not a new approach, and not doing so won’t affect your ability to grow in the art form.
Do what makes you happy.
The element was light ... the rest it's up to each person how he or she interprets it
Its a style and nothing wrong with it, but there other ways to veiw tge world. All you have to remember is light attracks.
True. The lesson here is that light gets the attention. And of course there are so many ways to capture it in a photo. It would be a sad world if everyone would do photography the same way
Ma non possiamo avere una versione in Italiano?
puoi impostare l'audio automatico in italiano nelle impostazioni del video