This is sick man, I’ve been doing video for a while now but I am just getting into photography, so these were some super helpful tips and they are much appreciated :)
Totally agree. My usual street apertures run from f5.6 - f11. I Jack it up to wide open only when a particular scene calls for it, usually a closeup of some sort, rarely ever a medium to long distance shot.
Love to hear a photographer mention Magnum photographers, I feel like it isn’t mentioned/looked at a lot.Good to see someone is looking at the greats and seeing what worked extremely well for them to influence your photography Mike! Keep Up The Good Work! (One of favourite photographers is Robert Frank)
That portrait one is kinda true with me but I just really like vertical photos. In saying that with insta I reaaaaly love doing the 3 stack landscape in the 4x5 ratio so lately I have been keeping my eye out for landscape shots! Oh yeah and shooting at F1.8 is an issue for me to but I do catch myself and bump it to f4-5.6 for specific shots. Good advice!
The portrait vs. landscape situation has flipped with the advent of the smartphone camera. I remember a time when, with “35 mm” cameras, film or digital, it was difficult to convince people to rotate the camera 90 degrees even when the subject required it.
As for the portrait vs landscape mode, there are different opinions on this. And unless you don’t have a 60MP Leica or Sony … you have to think about cropping later on … so shoot what’s best … my opinion … it’s not about Insta only
I’m waiting on two prime lenses to come in the mail for my m50 mark II the sigma f1.4 16mm and the sigma f1.4 30mm. I plan on taking both with me on the street to do some photography I believe using prime lenses are best for street photography and plan on eventually getting the sigma f1.4 56mm in the future
Where did you get the square hood from please I think its always good to get some Red colour in your shots I enjoyed listening to your tips. Thanks you.
Tips yes but rules, no. Too many ppl get told they have to shoot wide angle or close up etc. Photography and art in general should never stand still and should always be evolving. Photographers should be able to shoot what they want with whatever lens they want. 85mm is my preferred lens as I like shooting interesting subjects in and around the streets. Just a different style I guess. Photography/ art shouldn't be there to be copied. FYI I still do absolutely love 28mm, 35mm etc photos but it just doesn't suit my vision tis all. And that's what it should be about. Enjoying the process and making the type of photos you personally want to make. Just my thoughts 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
I do agree with your point. Your point is definitely valid enough to shoot at 85mm haha. However my point is for beginners wanting to improve. Some people have never tried 24mm and it shows, they take same instagram “bangers” everyone else takes. Because if I’m honest, I think it’s harder to get a good image on a 24/35mm lens than it is with 85mm. Whereas opening our eyes to the greats of street photography and the people who paved the way could really help everyone. Thanks for this comment, I appreciate it.
@@MikeChudley I think it's a genuinely interesting discussion and like I say, I do absolutely love wider focal lengths. I mean the vast majority of my ever growing photography book collection are mainly wider lenses. For me personally I have come across from wildlife where it is more subject based and I think I have got into that frame of mind with my street to. Maybe I'll expand and progress in time but at the moment I'm happy. I do agree wider focal lengths can be more difficult to work with (maybe subconciously that's why I haven't taken to it) but then again it can also be able to sneak a photo with a wider lens because more often than not you'll get more in focus. 85mm (especially at wide apertures and with a slow focusing camera) can be harder as you're having to possible wait an extra couple of seconds to get the subject in focus. If you miss, photo ruined. Like I say, interesting discussion for sure.
@@MikeChudley it is! He’s quite controversial so thought it best not to say haha didn’t want to start a debate in your comments.. when he’s talking about psychology he has a lot of insight, about almost anything else there are other people worth listening too
This is sick man, I’ve been doing video for a while now but I am just getting into photography, so these were some super helpful tips and they are much appreciated :)
Ayy thanks for the kind words and I’m pleased you enjoyed this!
Totally agree. My usual street apertures run from f5.6 - f11. I Jack it up to wide open only when a particular scene calls for it, usually a closeup of some sort, rarely ever a medium to long distance shot.
0:36 I think that the narrow DOF makes totally sense in these three photos. 😅
Thank you for the advice
Thanks for watching!
Oh my gosh, I took a photo of the doorman in the red cape last year! But I wish I'd zoken to him.
Love to hear a photographer mention Magnum photographers, I feel like it isn’t mentioned/looked at a lot.Good to see someone is looking at the greats and seeing what worked extremely well for them to influence your photography Mike! Keep Up The Good Work! (One of favourite photographers is Robert Frank)
28mm is also a good in between focal length for street photography, somewhat out of fashion nowadays as far as primes go for some reason.
A very good movie, just what I needed. You showed me the way to go. Thank you very much and best regards .
Love that you called it a movie
Great video, helpful points, love the more philosophical approach! And btw it's nice to see your journey and development, very motivating
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed this. That’s also a very interesting comment, I appreciate that a lot 👌🏻
One of your best instructional videos.
Well done, and thank you.
Keep it up.
That means a lot, thank you!
Nailed everything down to a tee, super practical video as always Mike!
Thank you so much, really appreciate the kind words!
That portrait one is kinda true with me but I just really like vertical photos. In saying that with insta I reaaaaly love doing the 3 stack landscape in the 4x5 ratio so lately I have been keeping my eye out for landscape shots! Oh yeah and shooting at F1.8 is an issue for me to but I do catch myself and bump it to f4-5.6 for specific shots. Good advice!
Yeaah I get it man, it’s actually not a huge issue but just something to remember, probably more personally my reminder 😂
The portrait vs. landscape situation has flipped with the advent of the smartphone camera. I remember a time when, with “35 mm” cameras, film or digital, it was difficult to convince people to rotate the camera 90 degrees even when the subject required it.
Your tips are valuable and your attitude is inspirational!
To me, you're absolutely right!💁🏼
Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos
You might want to talk to Kenneth Hines Jr about the use of 85mm lenses for street photography.
Some great tips and advice, also loving the Cleethorpes content ✌️
Man, that video helped me a lot! Thanks!! 📸🇧🇷
As for the portrait vs landscape mode, there are different opinions on this. And unless you don’t have a 60MP Leica or Sony … you have to think about cropping later on … so shoot what’s best … my opinion … it’s not about Insta only
Love the brokeh when it fits the purpose. Also some out-of-focus compositions. Do what you do. Thanks.
GREAT words, thank you :)
All great advice
Waiting on a new ‘on location’ video from my fav RUclipsr
I’m waiting on two prime lenses to come in the mail for my m50 mark II the sigma f1.4 16mm and the sigma f1.4 30mm. I plan on taking both with me on the street to do some photography I believe using prime lenses are best for street photography and plan on eventually getting the sigma f1.4 56mm in the future
Where did you get the square hood from please I think its always good to get some Red colour in your shots I enjoyed listening to your tips. Thanks you.
Nice practical tips thanks.
PATIENCE I NEED PATIENCE. ha ha ha.
Glad it was helpful!
Very good video, thank you
Tips yes but rules, no. Too many ppl get told they have to shoot wide angle or close up etc. Photography and art in general should never stand still and should always be evolving. Photographers should be able to shoot what they want with whatever lens they want.
85mm is my preferred lens as I like shooting interesting subjects in and around the streets. Just a different style I guess. Photography/ art shouldn't be there to be copied.
FYI I still do absolutely love 28mm, 35mm etc photos but it just doesn't suit my vision tis all. And that's what it should be about. Enjoying the process and making the type of photos you personally want to make.
Just my thoughts 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
I do agree with your point. Your point is definitely valid enough to shoot at 85mm haha.
However my point is for beginners wanting to improve. Some people have never tried 24mm and it shows, they take same instagram “bangers” everyone else takes. Because if I’m honest, I think it’s harder to get a good image on a 24/35mm lens than it is with 85mm.
Whereas opening our eyes to the greats of street photography and the people who paved the way could really help everyone.
Thanks for this comment, I appreciate it.
@@MikeChudley I think it's a genuinely interesting discussion and like I say, I do absolutely love wider focal lengths. I mean the vast majority of my ever growing photography book collection are mainly wider lenses. For me personally I have come across from wildlife where it is more subject based and I think I have got into that frame of mind with my street to. Maybe I'll expand and progress in time but at the moment I'm happy.
I do agree wider focal lengths can be more difficult to work with (maybe subconciously that's why I haven't taken to it) but then again it can also be able to sneak a photo with a wider lens because more often than not you'll get more in focus. 85mm (especially at wide apertures and with a slow focusing camera) can be harder as you're having to possible wait an extra couple of seconds to get the subject in focus. If you miss, photo ruined.
Like I say, interesting discussion for sure.
@@Stacedelinc very interesting, all very good points. That’s why photography is all subjective! Thanks again ✌🏻
Great tips. 👍👍
Glad you think so!
I'm now "of an age" so when people ask what I'm doing I tell them I'm retired and my doctor says I need a hobby. Works almost every time. :-)
That’s pretty funny. I’d trust someone who said that too 😂
3rd - do I get the Bronze?
Definitely
@@MikeChudley great I will get some practice in I’m going for Gold next, great content as always 👍
A great quote that I think is useful for all creatives is, “do what is meaningful, not expedient”
Jordan Peterson right?
@@MikeChudley it is! He’s quite controversial so thought it best not to say haha didn’t want to start a debate in your comments.. when he’s talking about psychology he has a lot of insight, about almost anything else there are other people worth listening too
First 🥇
Hello first ✌🏻
@@MikeChudley hello 👋
Merci !
You are the 1% of YT street photographers who knows what street photography is all about the rest are doing that 9:16 ridiculous SM bs.