Street Photography Tips [Part One] : 9 Tips to Get Better at Street Photography

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  • Опубликовано: 4 авг 2024
  • This is a brand new channel I am building here on RUclips that will be centered around all things street photography. All of the support helps!
    Note: these tips aren't ranked in order of importance and some are subjective.
    This is episode one of a series of videos on this channel where we will be going over different tips, techniques, and creative advice all centered around street photography. Let me know in the comments what aspects of street photography you want to see a video centered around.
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  • @raycarter4030
    @raycarter4030 3 года назад +348

    That photo of the the two people on the station platform is a masterpiece.

    • @s.z.x.01
      @s.z.x.01 2 года назад +2

      Ikr, totally something I didn’t expect

    • @thanhtungvo5631
      @thanhtungvo5631 Год назад

      I'm a newbie to photography. Could you explain it for me?

  • @imkevines279
    @imkevines279 4 года назад +115

    Dam “don’t create for social media” hit me, thanks bro. Randomly came to this video and I’m happy I did.

    • @noormuhammadcahyagumilar5256
      @noormuhammadcahyagumilar5256 3 года назад +2

      ikr? i also stumble upon it on my recommendation and i thanked youtube for that

    • @mrenovatio3739
      @mrenovatio3739 3 года назад +2

      Social media is the reason most people shoot these photos...

  • @johns1139
    @johns1139 4 года назад +632

    The small photo book idea is brilliant! I think you're the only person I've seen on youtube that's recommended bringing one.

    • @funkyclubber
      @funkyclubber 4 года назад +7

      I paused right after the photo book part and subscribed ! Although now that I have watched it to the end I would have subscribed anyway.

    • @Pyliip
      @Pyliip 4 года назад +6

      Hi John, Samuel L Streetlife, another great channel, mentioned it in this video: ruclips.net/video/uSe1blBt_Wc/видео.html

    • @dennisvanmierlo
      @dennisvanmierlo 4 года назад

      John S For sure an excellent idea! I have never seen anyone with this idea.

    • @jamesanglin4417
      @jamesanglin4417 4 года назад

      I agree 100% !

    • @RTV9918
      @RTV9918 4 года назад

      Was thinking the same thing. Definitely gonna try it out for future references

  • @DecentGatsby
    @DecentGatsby 4 года назад +94

    A great tip: don’t collect gear, it’s a huge trap for your creativity. The best camera is the one you already own (I think that’s a quote?). I only shoot with a Olympus mju II and a beat up m9, it’s what I’m comfortable with. Great video

    • @subrotomitra
      @subrotomitra 2 года назад +1

      now you tell me!!!

    • @herebarian
      @herebarian 2 года назад +1

      That quote is by Chase Jarvis I think…. not sure though

    • @steveburke7675
      @steveburke7675 2 года назад +2

      I'd rather spend my cash on travel than gear.

    • @NathanRDube
      @NathanRDube 5 месяцев назад +1

      "The best camera is the one you have on yourself" it goes more like that but you were close

  • @daira299
    @daira299 4 года назад +129

    “Grab your camera and start taking photos” missing the ol days

    • @MarioLoco03
      @MarioLoco03 4 года назад +1

      Why did you stop?

    • @fatturnip779
      @fatturnip779 4 года назад +3

      @@MarioLoco03 covid 19

    • @jgab7042
      @jgab7042 4 года назад

      fatturnip779 haha same

    • @vonPeter_
      @vonPeter_ 4 года назад +2

      @@fatturnip779 Haha, this is the reason why I switched from 35mm to 85mm. I have to keep the distance from others. But I think this is horrible, it's harder to shoot a good photo than ever before.

    • @jas_bataille
      @jas_bataille 3 года назад

      @@vonPeter_ Why do you think it's "horrible"? It's different, not horrible. You don't have to shoot wide angle or even normal lens for everything. I shot quite a lot of photos during the first wave with a 75mm and I love it. Change your perspective... you're not just used to it yet. Plenty of street photographers use longer lenses too, and some of the best street portraits especially have been took with, surprise, portrait primes... including the infamous Afghan girl portrait on a Nikkor AI-S 105mm f2.

  • @Cheeba__
    @Cheeba__ 2 года назад +1

    The train picture with the two people is literally so beautiful!! 😩💕✨

  • @roasty80
    @roasty80 4 года назад +23

    Confidence is everything

  • @LxCrowUp
    @LxCrowUp 4 года назад +4

    As a street photographer myself I just have to thank you for this! Just got to know your channel today but I am already binge watching it, such great content! Please keep up with your work Faizal

  • @eveanddell
    @eveanddell 4 года назад +4

    This video came up on my feed because I was researching the X100F- I have to say this is probably the most thoughtful and helpful out of all the content I've seen for people starting out in street photography- and to tell people not to do it for social media is gold. I can't wait to see more of your stuff and start getting back in photography again.

  • @willz6584
    @willz6584 4 года назад +1

    love such low-key but positive vibe you send to your viewers!

  • @gnatlou
    @gnatlou 4 года назад +14

    I'm a street photographer and definitely one of the more 'nervous' ones! One thing I would like to add - even though I typically shoot on film with the most compact camera, a DSLR with a smaller prime lens (35/50mm) is a good alternative too as it tends to stick out a lot less. I think also being a (small) female tends to help a little too (although this is purely accidental) as I look less threatening to most people and no one really notices me.

  • @benbeattie4609
    @benbeattie4609 3 года назад +3

    This really is one of the best, most informative lessons on RUclips concerning street photography!
    So superbly succinct - which in truth reveals your tremendous understanding and natural talent.

  • @salan858
    @salan858 4 года назад +1

    Absolutely loving your videos. Looking forward to seeing more, keep it up!

  • @vidhidoshi1014
    @vidhidoshi1014 Год назад +1

    I love how real this guy is. He is out here really telling you how its not easy for him too and really trying to connect rather than just the cliche "be confident". Instantly subscribed and would love to see and learn more.

  • @frogmouth1
    @frogmouth1 4 года назад +2

    Just love this video. Have seen dozens of videos of street photography but this is truly simple and instructive.

  • @giaphonganh5297
    @giaphonganh5297 4 года назад +1

    Ive felt really inspired these days by your ideas, content and your way of sharing them. Its like, idk which word describes it the best, but there has been something very.. genuine since i watched your first video. Thanks a lot.

  • @kemingt
    @kemingt 4 года назад +2

    great tips man. love your down-to-earth style and these tips were really useful. hope to see more from you!

  • @sethdcastillo
    @sethdcastillo 4 года назад +1

    Love your channel! So happy I found it!

  • @nudistbuddhist6803
    @nudistbuddhist6803 4 года назад +1

    This video is actually one of the best I've seen in a long time. new ideas and especially that photobook is great

  • @CiderGuy
    @CiderGuy 4 года назад +23

    Really good vid, thanks. And finally someone tells the truth instead of repeating the "Best camera is the one you have with you" nonsense. Nope, you nailed it by stating it's "the one you KNOW." Bravo! 👍

  • @sidvicious3129
    @sidvicious3129 4 года назад

    The advise here is excellent straight and to the point, and the line “Create for Yourself” is priceless.

  • @haniqassim
    @haniqassim 4 года назад +1

    Great tips Faizal. Looking forward for more with your channel.

  • @valantisjpg
    @valantisjpg 4 года назад +1

    Keep those videos coming, your channel is great!

  • @Nbaballer24kb
    @Nbaballer24kb 4 года назад +1

    Been watching a couple of your vids. Love your vibe! Had to subscribe because of the value of your content and journey that you are going on.

  • @erickalbarracin2676
    @erickalbarracin2676 4 года назад +1

    Awesome advice man! Thanks for creating this video.

  • @maysenst.germain4418
    @maysenst.germain4418 4 года назад

    Faizal homie this is so so good!!! You killed this

  • @ShandytheAce22
    @ShandytheAce22 4 года назад +2

    Great video man!!! I really loved your take on creating for oneself and not for Instagram/social media. Street photography, heck any type of photography can be daunting, but there's a reason why we love it and want to take photos. It's such a beautiful form of expression and with channels like this, channels that encourage and inspire, it just brings more beauty and light to the art of photography.

  • @megiMove
    @megiMove 4 года назад +2

    wow, something just really resonated with me on this video with you... we dont always know what we're taking photos of. somethings we can be distracted by thoughts and other things.. but, our deeper conciousness sees something that we dont see right away.. really love the tips and the energy.. spot on!

  • @chasingvenusfilmarts
    @chasingvenusfilmarts 4 года назад +9

    Fifteen seconds in and you know it's good content. Bravo. Great job.

  • @BenZHybrid
    @BenZHybrid 4 года назад +2

    this is very well put together and very helpful and professional, thank you for the help!

  • @abigailzavala3556
    @abigailzavala3556 Год назад +1

    Man!! You are honestly one of the most talented photographers I’ve come across. Thank you for sharing your wisdom in a humble way.

  • @ericsondmd
    @ericsondmd 4 года назад +1

    Awesome tips mate. Simple, direct and concise.
    subscribed!

  • @michaelrc6282
    @michaelrc6282 4 года назад +1

    These are great tips!! Thank you so much for sharing

  • @jontymitchell6288
    @jontymitchell6288 4 года назад +2

    Really nice video bro, so clean and very well put together

  • @ChristopherDrinkard
    @ChristopherDrinkard 4 года назад +1

    Great video bro! Definitely picked up a couple new tips! Subscribed! 😊

  • @8ilgrande
    @8ilgrande 4 года назад +2

    I really enjoyed the video, well-edited, informative and very inspirational!

  • @mmn910
    @mmn910 4 года назад +1

    I watch a lot of photography videos on RUclips and this may be some of the best advice I've ever come across

  • @josephrichards1763
    @josephrichards1763 4 года назад +1

    Such a great video. Thank you for all the tips and advice

  • @Bmoreira629
    @Bmoreira629 4 года назад +2

    I bought a x100f last year because I love street photography, the feeling of capture the moment and the vibe of the place, is amaizing! Keep up with good work, subscribed your channel!

  • @tonydinh7372
    @tonydinh7372 4 года назад +2

    Just found your channel, great tips. I LOVE the mini portfolio idea! Since we're all on lockdown. I will be taking the time to refine/look back at older pictures and make one with twenty of my best shots!

  • @GrainGaze
    @GrainGaze 3 года назад

    Thanks for this video man, definitely needed this extra push.

  • @navdham1639
    @navdham1639 4 года назад

    Great straight to the point video mate. Genuine

  • @ennea.2002
    @ennea.2002 2 года назад

    Thank you so much, love how humble you are.

  • @Sara-tp6zd
    @Sara-tp6zd 4 года назад +1

    I love the small portfolio 👌 great great tips. Thank you so much ( amazing channel )
    Please keep up the great job 👏👏👏

  • @LeosHimself
    @LeosHimself 4 года назад +1

    Your video is so brilliant, I watched 3 times in one day!

  • @oldschoolgaming419
    @oldschoolgaming419 4 года назад +1

    i agree with most of that!!! the small book was so creative and useful!

  • @rjohnbernales
    @rjohnbernales 4 года назад

    Great tips. Thanks Faizal 🙏

  • @benjaminannabelle506
    @benjaminannabelle506 2 года назад

    Your videos make this street photography seem so inviting to try. You are an inspiration!

  • @DruMUSIC06
    @DruMUSIC06 4 года назад +1

    Nice content man, got a ton of learnings on one go. Subscribed!

  • @Ms50cent50
    @Ms50cent50 4 года назад

    Thanks for that inspiration, for share good vibes. Amazing video mate. Keepgoing

  • @boblee7844
    @boblee7844 4 года назад

    I am very impressed with your clear explanations, suggestions and smooth style of verbal and comfortable viewing into the camera, as if you are speaking directly to each viewer. You are not loud and “in your face” but apparently are “comfortable in your own skin” and don’t need to pretend to be someone else. These qualities are very impressive! Taking an in-person street photography class taught by you would increase everyone’s skills b/c you appear to be a calm and patient teacher. These are not ramblings but pure observations. /thanks very much. I

  • @l.k.9459
    @l.k.9459 2 года назад

    Wow, these are truly amazing points. Thanks a lot!!

  • @birdsmit
    @birdsmit 4 года назад

    I absolutely loved your video. And I watch a lot of street photography videos. Keep inspiring people as you inspired me.

  • @gabrielmoron3807
    @gabrielmoron3807 4 года назад +3

    Man, you’re talented and seem so nice!! Awesome discovery, I’ll subscribe right now! Thanks for sharing!

  • @bijoyghosh1918
    @bijoyghosh1918 2 года назад

    I'm glad that I found this channel! ❤️

  • @darpaolo
    @darpaolo 2 года назад

    Trying to go back to photography and this vid along with your other vids are huge help. Thank you!

  • @cartouche360
    @cartouche360 4 года назад +1

    Faizal, thanks for these tips!

  • @gerikmd
    @gerikmd 4 года назад

    Beginning to End.. great video.. one of the greatest on street photography topics..nice!! 👍👍

  • @AryBoy_Photography
    @AryBoy_Photography Год назад

    Watching your videos are truly relaxing

  • @billyricalde7757
    @billyricalde7757 4 года назад

    Love your tips bro. Nice shots 🔥

  • @user-xk9on5nz4m
    @user-xk9on5nz4m 2 года назад +1

    Really simple and useful advices. Thanks man 🤟🏻

  • @kitther
    @kitther 4 года назад

    Great video. Genuine and helpful producer!

  • @serbrider6366
    @serbrider6366 4 года назад

    First time to the channel and i must say..very refreshing! Keep up the great work👌🏻

  • @TheMPhotography
    @TheMPhotography 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for compiling these tips! Very valuable.

  • @subhajitjoydhar9528
    @subhajitjoydhar9528 4 года назад

    The best video on street photography. Big thanks

  • @NathanMandjes
    @NathanMandjes 2 года назад +1

    Bringing with you a small portfolio is one of the most brilliant advices I’ve come across. I recently bought my X100V and already managed to make some beautiful photographs of city and nature landscapes. Portraits of people and street photography require something extra. Not only there’s an issue (especially here in the EU) with portrait rights; the last decennia people tend to be more aware and confrontational when having pictures taken of them. Carrying a small portfolio instead of a quitclaim will probably take away tension and just have a good conversation about beautiful photos. Thanks! Great video!

  • @mircagardenman7629
    @mircagardenman7629 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for the tip. I have just subscribed! Keep it up.

  • @10Outta10Baby
    @10Outta10Baby 4 года назад +1

    Great video, great advice, keep it up.

  • @johnkraemer5505
    @johnkraemer5505 4 года назад

    I enjoyed your video! Thank you! I subscribed! Keep up the great work! 😎👍🏻

  • @akarshkmurthy
    @akarshkmurthy 4 года назад +1

    Loved it bro! Made me think different.

  • @fredmichaud4157
    @fredmichaud4157 2 года назад

    Thanks to share man! You are really interesting and agreeable to listen! I like your photos too! It helps me a lot.

  • @kristianos5458
    @kristianos5458 2 года назад

    Got so much insights from you. Keep it up!

  • @epii07
    @epii07 4 года назад

    Love the small photobook folio. I think it's more legit showing people your interest around the streets with your camera. Love the content brother! 👌

  • @elthanlee0502
    @elthanlee0502 2 года назад

    Appreciate the tips so much, your videos help me a lot at shooting photography!

  • @vinimorone
    @vinimorone 6 месяцев назад

    amazing work, such a great inspiration!

  • @riteekdas5532
    @riteekdas5532 2 года назад

    Best video on Street photography. It's everything I needed to hear.

  • @edwinjansen6729
    @edwinjansen6729 4 года назад

    Thank you Faizal, great tips and calm voice and no background sound that i have to lower de tv 👍👍👍👍

  • @aer0724
    @aer0724 4 года назад

    Good job. Love the mini photo book idea.

  • @coleb7644
    @coleb7644 2 года назад

    always rewatching ur videos man and I totally think having a flip book portfolio is awesome I’m gonna get one now

  • @Azidust
    @Azidust 3 года назад

    im very happy i watched your video it the most honest ,stright forward tips and very motivating ( you the book idea is so cool ) thank you.

  • @JohnChubbSr
    @JohnChubbSr 2 года назад

    Excellent advice!!! The Port Folio is a fantastic idea!!!

  • @TENGUJAPON
    @TENGUJAPON 4 года назад +161

    A few videos ago I told you "You have the eye" but now I can tell you this is one of the best videos on street photography i've ever watched. Not only tips were on point but also the photos displayed here were really good. I hope your channel blows up soon!

    • @FaizalWestcott
      @FaizalWestcott  4 года назад +9

      Thank you! This is so encouraging! I'll keep it going

    • @gabrielmoron3807
      @gabrielmoron3807 4 года назад

      Couldn’t agree more!! This guy’s awesome!

  • @kennethhouston4838
    @kennethhouston4838 4 года назад

    Great tips man. I really like the idea of the flip book to hand to people who may be wondering what you're up to. Keep up the good work.

  • @aigoonamjril
    @aigoonamjril 3 года назад

    thank you so much!

  • @Rajdeep_Pandit
    @Rajdeep_Pandit 4 года назад

    Spot on. Thanks. Liked and subscribed.

  • @LuisMcote5
    @LuisMcote5 4 года назад +1

    Hi, i´m new to your channel, this is the first video i watch and i´m really loving it. You transmit a nice energy man. Really nice photo (the one in the subway with the two people and the wires)!

  • @SebastianReichenbach
    @SebastianReichenbach 18 дней назад

    The Mini-photo-book is awesome. Thanks for showing this.

  • @julialucas6626
    @julialucas6626 Год назад

    You have inspired me! I went on a photo walk with friends last week. Can’t wait to try out your tips on our next outing. Thank you

  • @DanJFly
    @DanJFly 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic Video, I have stumbled across a couple of your videos in the past but this one made me hit that Subscribe button. I really enjoyed the flip book idea, as many other people did too looking at the comments.
    Thanks for a great video and a clear demonstration of what you were speaking about, really helped.

  • @solojetset
    @solojetset 3 года назад

    You are amazing! thanks for the tips! following you now!

  • @streetphotography.globetro7744
    @streetphotography.globetro7744 4 года назад +1

    Great pictures and video, congrats !!!!

  • @RT8473
    @RT8473 2 года назад

    Love your works and tips 👍

  • @markus7294
    @markus7294 4 года назад

    so much soul in this video! respect!

  • @colinwhite4710
    @colinwhite4710 2 года назад

    gorgeous work Faizal

  • @tobijames2735
    @tobijames2735 2 года назад

    This is the best street photography advice I’ve heard!!!

  • @mcuna42
    @mcuna42 3 года назад +1

    I love the mini photo book! What an excellent idea. I also love the trick about not lowering your camera immediately. Definitely going to try that.

  • @robspedding9520
    @robspedding9520 4 года назад

    Superb video. Loads of great advice, well made and well delivered!

  • @horaciomillan4181
    @horaciomillan4181 4 года назад +1

    Great tips, thank you!

  • @shotzsmith4854
    @shotzsmith4854 3 года назад

    Alot of the tips and ideas you gave are so original that I have never seen before Thanks for the Subscribed your channel keep up the good work

  • @mshinodapt
    @mshinodapt 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tips!! appreciate it!!