Jack Simon, a good friend and a street photographer I greatly admire shares what he thinks makes great street photography in the 2 minute video above.
Check out my video where I shoot with him in San Francisco here.
Category: Video
-
Street Photography Shootout: iPhone vs Samsung Galaxy S6
Probably the most fun video I’ve done in a long time: a street photography “Shootout” with bigheadtaco in Vancouver. He used his iPhone 5s while I used my Galaxy S6. The point of the video was to show that smartphones are more than capable cameras for street photography, and often more fun, accessible, and easy.
What are your thoughts on shooting street photography on your smartphone? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
-
Fun Chat and Interview with bigheadtaco in Vancouver
Had a fun little interview and chat with bigheadtaco while I was in Vancouver. Hope you enjoy the video above, and make sure to also follow his YouTube channel!
-
Paris GoPro Street Photography POV #4
Hey Streettogs, here is the last gopro video I got from Paris! I hope this gives you some ideas and insights on how I shoot street photography.
My ultimate lesson in Paris (as well in every country), as long as you shoot with confidence, a smile, and without hesitating, you generally have no problems. I shot there for about 2 weeks solid, and only had one negative incident of a confrontation.
I have found most Parisians to be very friendly and open (despite what foreigners have told me). I’ve picked up some French phrases, make an effort to try to speak French, and people are generally very happy to see me try.
Paris is certainly one of the most beautiful places to shoot street photography in the world. If you ever have the chance, come visit, and don’t forget to tell people: “Merci beaucoup” (thank you very much).
-
Seattle Street Portrait Photography POV with the Samsung Galaxy S6
If you’ve been enjoying these POV videos, I got more of them for you! This is of a recent street portrait session I did in Seattle with this beautiful woman we met in the streets during a workshop. I recorded a video of me directing her on my Samsung Galaxy S6, and also shot while recording. Post-processing done in VSCO with the “dramatic black and white” preset.
Processed with VSCOcam with b5 preset -
Video: Paris Street Photography GoPro POV with Ricoh GR #3
Hey streettogs, thanks for your feedback. Just recorded a new GoPro POV street photography here in Paris with my Ricoh GR (and edited in the shots as some of you asked).
My recording setup Here are some of my favorite photos from the video:
Other Paris GoPro Street Photography POV Videos
Both videos are shot with my GoPro and Film Leica MP:
Paris GoPro Street Photography POV #2
Paris GoPro Street Photography POV #1
More Street Photography GoPro POV Videos:
- General Street Photography GoPro POV Videos on YouTube
- Street Portrait GoPro POV Videos on YouTube
- Istanbul Street Photography GoPro POV Videos on YouTube
Stay tuned for more videos to come! :)
-
Video: Paris Street Photography GoPro POV #2
Hey streettogs, just put out another new Paris GoPro Street Photography Video (been having a lot of fun making these). You can see the previous video I shot in Paris here.
More Street Photography GoPro POV Videos:
- General Street Photography GoPro POV Videos on YouTube
- Street Portrait GoPro POV Videos on YouTube
- Istanbul Street Photography GoPro POV Videos on YouTube
Stay tuned for more videos to come! :)
-
Video: Paris Street Photography GoPro POV with Leica MP
Hey streettogs, I just put together a new street photography GoPro POV video here in Paris on my film Leica MP. Unfortunately can’t edit in shots (shooting film), but plan on doing more of these to show my working process, as well as the streets of Paris.
More Street Photography GoPro POV Videos:
- General Street Photography GoPro POV Videos on YouTube
- Street Portrait GoPro POV Videos on YouTube
- Istanbul Street Photography GoPro POV Videos on YouTube
Stay tuned for more videos to come! :)
-
Interview with bigheadtaco on Instagram, Street Photography, and Life
Inspired by Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” I interviewed bigheadtaco, a local Vancouver-based street photographer driving around. Take (his real name) gives great practical advice on Instagram, branding, street photography, life, and following your own voice and vision.
Enjoy this interview, and make sure to follow him on his channels below:
Follow bigheadtaco:
-
Video: How to Overcome Photographer’s Block
Inspired by the recent free e-book I wrote: “How to Overcome Photographer’s Block,” I also made a video (for those of you who prefer audio as well).
For audio, you can listen below:
Podcast links
Read more to see all the topics I cover, as well as the assignments.
-
“Photography is Photography, a Photo is a Photo”: Interview with Neil Ta
I just had a recent chat with my manager and good friend Neil Ta. Neil is a professional photographer based in Toronto (shoots wedding and commercial work), and his passion is photography. He has dabbled in many different genres of photography, including “urbex” (urban exploration), “rooftopping” (getting to really high places), documentary photography (he is working on a long-term project on “Alexandra Park“, a public-housing complex for low-income families which is being gentrified for expensive condos), and street photography.
In this video interview, we delve deep into lots of different topics. Neil shares how he first got into photography, why he decided to quit his job and travel the world for 6 months+, how we met, not being pigeon-holed in photography, his love (and hate) relationship with film, and why he is currently shooting on a Hasselblad Xpan.
Podcast:
You can listen to the audio podcast below:
Read more to see the topics we covered in the interview, and lots of inspirational links:
-
Video: Why I’m Switching Back to Black and White Film for Street Photography
In this video I talk to Karl Edwards from StreetShootr on why I plan on switching back to black and white film (Kodak Tri-X pushed to 1600) and we just geek out about black and white film in general, enjoy!
If you want to learn how to shoot street photography on film, I recommend reading these articles below:
- Introduction to Shooting Film in Street Photography
- A Guide on How to Shoot Street Photography on a Film Leica (or Rangefinder)
- What I Learned Processing 164 Rolls of Film After Waiting a Year
- Why Digital Is Dead For Me In Street Photography
- The Benefits Shooting Both Film and Digital in Street Photography
- 10 Tips on Shooting Street Photography on Film
-
Interview with Karl Edwards on Starting StreetShootr, Street Photography as a Harmonica, and How to Shoot with a Leica
I just did a fun interview with my good friend Karl Edwards (he runs StreetShootr) and has a blast chatting about his start in street photography, his tension between shooting film and digital, practical tips on how to shoot with a Leica, his favorite photography books, and why he likens shooting street photography to playing a harmonica. The format is similar to when I “ambush” interviewed him in Provincetown as a part of the Magnum workshop.
You can see Karl’s work on Flickr and his Website. Make sure to check out StreetShootr and to follow on Twitter.
Read more to see his photos and the street photographers he recommends to check out!
-
Video Interview with Narrative in SF
I recently met up with Ryan Lum, one of the awesome guys at Narrative, a wearable camera startup. I joined them in their office last week, and talked about my beginnings in street photography and my blog, how it was getting fired (and running this blog full-time), how to shoot street photography (and not get punched in the face), and more. I hope you enjoy the video interview above (and pardon the immature masturbation jokes).
-
Video Presentation: Introduction to Street Photography Projects
In this presentation, I share how to come up with and shoot a street photography project, and also cover what makes a great street photography project. Some of the projects we cover are:
- “The Americans” by Robert Frank (book review here)
- “Small World” by Martin Parr
- “Istanbul” by Alex Webb
- “Gypsies” by Josef Koudelka (book review here)
Project tips/advice:
- 1. Work on them for a long time (2-10 years).
- 2. Make it personal.
- 3. Stay consistent (camera, lens, film, post-processing technique)
- 4. Focus on the sequencing of images (study films, books, literature). What kind of story you are trying to tell?
- 5. Project types: “Sense of placeâ€, “Typologyâ€, “Conceptâ€
- 6. Lots of projects fail (don’t be too rigid, also be flexible)
- 7. Don’t have pre-conceived notions
- 8. Have fun!
Ways to stay motivated
- 1. Get feedback/critique
- 2. Keep pushing forward
- 3. Look at photo books
Links:
- You can see the slides for free here.
- For more inspiration, download my free e-book: “The Street Photography Project Manual.”
- If you want to take your street photography project to the next level, check out my upcoming street photography workshops.
-
Video Podcast Interview about Street Photography on ISO 400 (The Phoblographer)
Julius Motal (passionate street photographer) from The Phoblographer recently did a podcast interview with me on their new podcast series, ISO 400. We talked about how I joined my interests in sociology and photography (to grow my interest in street photography), the projects I am currently working on, as well as tips and advice for street photographers.
Enjoy the video interview above!
-
Video: Introduction to Editing, Processing, and Workflow in Lightroom
Hey streettogs, I just put together a video introduction to using Lightroom 5 for editing, post-processing, and workflow. In the video I share some fundamental hotkeys, tips, and suggestions. I hope you enjoy the video, and please let me know what other questions you have about using Lightroom 5 (or editing/post-processing in general) in the comments section!
Hotkeys
- E: “Enlargeâ€
- G: “Grid†/ “Galleryâ€
- F: “Full screenâ€
- Tab: Collapse side columns
- Tab + Shift: Collapse all columns
- D: “Developâ€
Workflow
-
“F†: Make full screen
-
Turn on the “Caps lock†key
-
“P†or “X†:
- P: Pick (if you think it is a good shot): 5-10%
- X: Reject (if you think it is a bad shot or a ‘Maybe’ shot): “When in doubt, ditch:†90%
-
Go through all of the photos
-
“Filters off†-> “Flaggedâ€
-
Video Interview with Blake Andrews from In-Public (#2)
In 2011 I did a video interview with Blake Andrews, and a lot has changed since then. I recently did an interview on Blake’s blog (Q&A with Eric Kim) and wanted to see what he has been up to since the last time we chatted.
In this hour-long interview, we talk about his trip to LA, how it is to shoot in Eugene and Portland, the philosophy and psychology behind blogging, shooting in color vs black and white, as well as his advice for street photographers.
Also as a note, there are some parts of the video where the audio is scratchy, and the video isn’t the highest quality. But I hope you enjoy this feature as much as I did! You can follow Blake below:
Follow Blake on Social Media:
Photography:
-
Video: How to Use a Leica M Camera for Street Photography with Craig Semetko
Check out this new helpful video by Craig Semetko (author of “Unposed“) on how to shoot street photography with a Leica M camera. Here are some of the tips he shares in the video:
- Know the camera well enough to not think about it. Then pure seeing and personal vision takes over.
- Study the masters, in photography and painting, movies, literature, etc. Looking at Cartier-Bresson’s work never hurt anybody.
- Practice observing and spend a great deal of time roaming the street. You don’t need an assistant to start.
- Every situation is different. Work fast. Act like you’re looking elsewhere and don’t know how to use the camera.
- A sense of humor is fundamental to me, as I believe it is for most people. In my opinion, a story without humor is not being truthful–at any given moment, someone is laughing about something somewhere.
- Do what you are passionate about. The rest takes care of itself.
-
Video Lecture: Introduction to Composition for Street Photography
In this video presentation I share compositional techniques to make better street photographs (diagonals, figure-to-ground, curves, leading lines, framing). You can see all the slides for this presentation here.
Articles on Street Photography Composition
If you want to learn how to improve your compositions in street photography, enjoy these articles:- Composition Lesson #1: Triangles
- Composition Lesson #2: Figure-to-ground
- Composition Lesson #3: Diagonals
- Composition Lesson #4: Leading Lines
- Composition Lesson #5: Depth
- Composition Lesson #6: Framing
- Composition Lesson #7: Perspective
- Composition Lesson #8: Curves
- Composition Lesson #9: Self-Portraits
- Composition Lesson #10: Urban Landscapes
- Composition Lesson #11: “Spot the notâ€
- Composition Lesson #12: Color Theory
- Composition Lesson #13: Multiple-Subjects
- Composition Lesson #14: Square Format
-
Video Lecture: Why it is Important to “Work the Scene” in Street Photography
In this presentation, I share the work of the master Magnum photographers (Henri Cartier-Bresson, Elliott Erwitt, Diane Arbus, Martine Franck) and share the importance of “working the scene” (via contact sheets). So pretty much– you don’t want to just shoot one photograph of a stranger and move on. Rather, you want to continue to “work the scene” and take lots of shots.
You can see the slides for the presentation on Slideshare here.
More articles on “working the scene” in street photography
- Debunking the “Myth of the Decisive Momentâ€
- How Studying Contact Sheets Can Make You a Better Street Photographer
- 10 Things Street Photographers Can Learn From Magnum Contact Sheets
-
Video Lecture: How to Be Invisible When Shooting Street Photography
In this video lecture above, I share some practical tips, thoughts, and philosophies about being “invisible when shooting street photography. You can check out the slides here.
If you want to learn how to overcome your fear of shooting street photography, I also recommend watching my video lecture: “How to Overcome Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography” and/or join me at one of my upcoming street photography workshops!
-
Behind-the-Scenes Video: Downtown LA Conquer Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography Workshop 2015
I just finished an epic “Conquer Your Fears of Shooting Street Photography Workshop” in Downtown LA this past weekend and put together a fun behind-the-scenes video above. All of the students did an incredible job building their confidence in the streets, getting closer to strangers, and had a lot of fun getting to know one another.
You can see the final student photos on my Facebook fan page and you can also see my upcoming street photography workshops in SF, Chicago, Toronto, NYC, Vienna, & more!
Read more to see snapshots from the workshop as well:
-
Film Isn’t Dead: The Resurgent Interest in Analogue Photography Video
Thanks to Matt Stuart from In-Public for sharing this short 8-minute film about the resurgence of film photography.
Personally I still love shooting film for the added challenge, how it slows me down, the aesthetic, as well as the surprise when I finally get my film developed. Shooting film (I think) has made me a more disciplined photographer, and also improved my street photography in general. Shooting film isn’t necessarily “better” than shooting digital– it is just different. If you’ve never shot film (or it has been a while), I recommend giving it a go in 2015!
If you want to learn more about shooting street photography on film, I recommend reading some of these articles below:
-
Video Review of the Fujifilm X100T for Street Photography
I recently put together a “real-world” review of the Fujifilm X100T for street photography (which you can read here). I also wanted to record a video of some of my thoughts of the X100T (I really like it), and some of the settings, functions, aesthetic differences of the camera. In my opinion it is the best “bang-for-the-buck” camera for street photography on the market right now, and a great companion if you want to upgrade to a smaller body.
If you have any other questions about the camera, leave a comment below and I will try to reply to as many as I can! For those of you who have the new X100T, how do you like the camera?
-
Video Shooting Street Photography with the Fujifilm XT-1 and x100s in Saigon, Vietnam
Thank you to Fujifilm Vietnam and Gin Tran for putting together this feature of me shooting street photography in Saigon this summer. I hope the tips I share in this video can help you when it comes to traveling and shooting street photography. I also give some tips when it comes to shooting with the Fujifilm XT-1 with the 27mm f/2.8 lens (read my review here) and the Fujifilm x100s (read my review here). You can also read my new review of the Fujifilm x100T on the blog here.
If you are curious what it like shooting street photography in Vietnam, check out my “Saigon Diary” series below:
- Saigon Diary #1: First day in Saigon
- Saigon Diary #2: Learning Vietnamese, Seeing Common Threads, and Triangles
- Saigon Diary #3: Motorbikes, Vietnamese Coffee, and Night Shooting
- Saigon Diary #4: Leading Lines, Golden Triangle Composition, and Working the Scene
- Saigon Diary #5: Travels to Bien Hoa, Learning Vietnamese, and Coffee Culture
- Saigon Diary #6: Trip to Pulau Bidong, Switching to Black & White, Thoughts on Digital
- Saigon Diary #7: Trip to Hanoi, Now in Seoul
-
Video Lecture: How to Overcome Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography
In an effort to be more helpful, I am going to start putting together more video lectures and features for YouTube. In this presentation, I give some practical advice how to overcome your fears of shooting street photography– including the philosophy, approach, and tips.
Articles on Conquering Your Fear
Check out my Free Ebook: “31 Days to Overcome Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography“
My recent article: “How to Harness Your Fear to Become a More Confident Street Photographer”
Slides
You can see the slides on Slideshare here.Listen to the Audio
If you want to build up your confidence in shooting street photography, you can also join me at one of my upcoming street photography workshops. -
Ask Eric Kim #1: How to Overcome the “Funk” of the Winter Months in Street Photography?
@mikebeecham on Twitter asked me, “How do you manage the funk of the winter months?”
I think this is a great question, because it is hard to stay motivated during the winter months. I share some of my thoughts, an introduction to this new series, and suggestions in this first episode of “Ask Eric Kim”.
Book recommendation to stay inspired in the winter:
- “Vinter” by Lars Tunbjork
What are some ways you stay motivated to shoot during the winter? Share your tips in the comments below!
-
Video Interview with Joe Aguirre in San Francisco (Volume #2)
Recently I had time to meet up with my good friend Joe Aguirre in SF. He was able to show me his new place, projects he is working on, and we talk about some of my personal “mid-life” street photography questions towards the end.
You can see my past video interview with Joe here.
-
Dubai 2014 Round-up Videos
Hey streettogs, I just got back from an epic 5-week trip in Stockholm, London, and Dubai– and now finally have some time to decompress and recover from my travels. Below is a round-up of some of the videos I shot in Dubai, lots more stuff to come! :)
1. How to Load a Hasselblad in Dubai with Imraan
Over a nice local meal in Dubai, my buddy Imraan and I have fun with my Hasselblad– and show a brief tour of how to use it:
2. Tour of Gulf Photo Plus in Dubai and Interview
Ever curious what Gulf Photo Plus is? Mohamed Somji (one of the head folks at GPP) gives us a tour of their office in Dubai– and I also interview his background in documentary photography as well!
3. Dubai International Street Photography Exhibition
Behind-the-scenes look for the opening for the Dubai International Street Photography Exhibition I helped curate:
You can also check out more of my new videos on my YouTube channel.
-
Interview with Ola Billmont in Stockholm #2
Check out this fun little interview I did with Ola Billmont in Stockholm. We talk about where he is with his street photography, his projects, and a little tour of his sweet apartment!
Related Links
Follow Ola
-
Damien Vignol Street Photography Video Interview in Stockholm
In Stockholm I had the chance to catch up with Damien Vignol, a street photographer who has traveled through Europe, Asia, and now is in Stockholm. See my past interview with Damien here, and read more to see his new photos from Japan:
-
Bruce Davidson Slideshow/Talk: Magnum Days Provincetown
The legend Bruce Davidson was in town for the Magnum Days in Provincetown, and did a slideshow of his best images and some of the great stories behind them.
If you want to learn more about Bruce, I recommend reading: 15 Lessons Bruce Davidson Can Teach You About Street Photography.
-
Video Interview with Kile Brewer, Photojournalist and Street Photographer from Missouri
I met Kile Brewer at the Magnum workshop here in Provincetown. He is a 24-year old working photo-journalist, who attended the University of Missouri’s Journalism program. He was one of the under-30 scholarship winners, attending a workshop with Costa Manos, and also my roommate for the week here in Provincetown (we go on romantic walks in the morning). Check out my casual interview him (shot on the iPad) with him above, and follow him below:
-
Day 3: Magnum Workshop with David Alan Harvey Notes, Video
Just got up my notes for David Alan Harvey’s Magnum Workshop. Check it out and the video presentations/critiques below!
-
Day 3: Magnum Workshop with Constantine Manos Notes, Video
Snapshot with Constantine Manos :) Today David Alan Harvey just arrived from France, and I had one last morning session with Constantine Manos. Below are my notes and video critique recordings:
Also check out Karl Edwards notes on “Street Shootr”:
-
Video Interview with Karl Edwards on Leica M-E & Street Shootr
Today I went for a lovely 6am walk with Karl Edwards in Provincetown. Karl Edwards is a street photographer based in Toronto, and is also doing the Magnum workshop with Constantine Manos. We have a lively chat about street photography, shooting on the Leica M-E, and his new venture: “Street Shootr” — which is the Petapixel for street photography (breaking news on street photography).
Follow Karl
-
Eric Kim Show #2: Portrait session with Heather Bruce, Painter in Provincetown
Having some fun shooting portraits with Quoc and Kile in Provincetown with Heather Bruce, a local painter here. We met her at a local bar at night, shared her life story, and showed us her beautiful home by the water on commercial drive.
If you want to contact Heather Bruce regarding her work (or anything else), email her at: hbruce2800@yahoo.com
-
Video Interview with Eric Kim in Hong Kong by Gary Tyson
Huge thanks to Gary Tyson and Vishal S from Camera Film Photo for putting together this interview video and questions while I was in Hong Kong. We talk about my fears in street photography, books, film, and more.
-
Bruce Gilden Shooting the Winter Streets of NYC (2014)
To learn more about Bruce Gilden, I recommend reading: “5 Lessons Bruce Gilden Has Taught Me About Street Photography” and “An Afternoon with Bruce Gilden“.
-
Eric Kim Ice Bucket Challenge in Sydney
Charlie Kirk nominated me for the Ice Bucket challenge and I just donated $100 to support ALS. If this blog has helped you out in any way (or this video entertained you) please consider also donating to ALS. There is no better joy than paying it forward and helping others :)
To pass on the torch, I nominate Justin Vogel to do the Ice Bucket Challenge! Special thanks to Greg Marsden for helping out make this video!
-
Eric Kim Show #1: Rolleiflex and TLR Love
I just made a fun video at Dan K’s office in Hong Kong featuring an episode on Rolleiflex’s, TLR’s, and film. Enjoy! :)
Featuring:
- Dan K / Twitter
- Vishal S / Camera Film Photo
- Geoffery C / Flickr
-
Interview with Bellamy Hunt (Japan Camera Hunter) and Tour of His Office in Tokyo
I recently had the chance to catch up with Bellamy Hunt (Japan Camera Hunter) in Tokyo. In this video he gives us a tour of his office, shares why he does what he does, and advice regarding photography, film, and life.
See my video interview with him from 2 years ago and a video of us camera shopping.
Follow Bellamy
-
Shooting the Streets of Downtown LA in my Introduction to Street Photography Workshop
I recently edited some behind-the-scenes footage that my friend Todd Hatakeyama shot of my Downtown LA Introduction to Street Photography Workshop. We had a ton of fun sharing our passion for street photography, interacting with people on the streets, and giving honest feedback and critique on each others’ work– and I was amazed by the sense of friendship & community that formed during the workshop.
If you want to build your courage in street photography, be re-inspired, and meet other passionate street photographers– check out my upcoming street photography workshops in Tokyo, Melbourne, Stockholm, London, San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, and NYC.
-
Video Interview with Brian Soko in Chicago
This is a video interview I did with Brian Soko in Chicago about a year ago. Enjoy his images and a transcript of the interview below!
-
Video Interview with Steve Simon, “The Passionate Photographer” in Dubai
When I was in Dubai, I had the pleasure of meeting Steve Simon who wrote an incredible book titled: “The Passionate Photographer“. We talk about working on projects, finding passion, and advice for aspiring street photographers. Read more to see his incredible photos:
-
Shooting a Hasselblad Street Portrait in Downtown LA
Here is just a fun short behind-the-scenes clip of me shooting a street portrait with a Hasselblad in Downtown LA. Enjoy!
-
Street Photography Interview with John Goldsmith in Vancouver
Funny story– Take Kayo was interviewing me in the streets of Vancouver when John Goldsmith (in my opinion the best street photographer in Vancouver) pops out of some bushes and starts photographing us. We then turned the lens onto John, and I do a brief interview with him on the streets– asking him about his techniques, his “keeper” rates, and his passion for street photography.
You can check a longer interview I’ve done with John on the blog here.
Follow John
-
Video Interview with Take Kayo in the Streets of Vancouver
I recently had the pleasure bumping into Take Kayo (aka Bigheadtaco), a prolific street photographer and blogger based in Vancouver. Funny story: I was having an espresso and blogging at Revolver, and out of nowhere– Take and the owner Tarry recognized me and started photographing me (really close, at 1 meter). We started laughing, chatting– and got to know each other a bit more.
Take was born in Okinawa, and used to work at Kodak for around 10 years. Since then he has made the leap to digital, and has been passionate about shooting in the streets of Vancouver and testing & reviewing cameras. Seriously one of the most passionate guys I’ve met! To find out more about his infectious enthusiasm for photography, watch the interview above!
Follow Take
-
Behind-the-Scenes: LA Street Photography Workshop Video Testimonial & Review
Chris Stoltz, a talented photographer and videographer (and workshop attendee), just put together an awesome behind-the-scenes video of my recent LA Street Photography Workshop. He interviews me about my passion for teaching workshops, and also the students and what they gained from the workshop.
If you’re interested in breaking outside of your comfort zone, growing creatively, and meeting other passionate street photographers– join me at one of my future street photography workshops.
-
Rare Interview with Garry Winogrand at Rice University, 1977
If you are a Garry Winogrand fan, don’t miss out on this rare video interview with him. He talks about everything, including the “ultimate justification” for shooting with a rangefinder (along other things). Gotta love Lee Friedlander’s introduction: “Welcome to the Garry Winogrand Circus– he’ll explain all his pictures!”
Thanks to Tom Kaszuba and Gary Gumanow for sending this to me!
-
Street Photography Tips with Zack Arias in Marrakech, Morocco with the Fujfilm XT-1
Zack Arias recently took the Fujfiim XT-1 for a trip to Marrakech, Morocco and shot some street photography there. In the video above, he demonstrates his approach and shares some tips and techniques in the streets.
I met Zack Arias in Dubai at Gulf Photo Plus a few months earlier and his enthusiasm and passion to learn more about street photography is infectious. Seriously one of the coolest and most down to earth photographers I have met. Enjoy the video above and make sure to check out Zack’s new DEDPXL website.
-
Working on Layers: Manila Street Photography GoPro POV with the Fujifilm x100s
Lesson: Layers + Working the Scene
In this video I shot with the Fujifilm x100s and pre-focused my lens to around 5-10 meters (manual focus), shot at f/8, ISO 800, aperture-priority mode, optical viewfinder, and worked on trying to get more layers in the shot. The technique I used here was trying to get someone in the extreme foreground in the photo, and the subject in the background sharp. You can read more about this approach in my “Multiple Subjects” composition lesson.
In addition, I also made a conscious effort to stick around and “work the scene” — by taking multiple shots of the same scene, rather than just taking one shot and moving on. The masters rarely just took one scene of a shot and moved on, as you can see in my article: “10 Things Street Photographers Can Learn From Magnum Contact Sheets“.
-
Introduction to Darkroom Film Developing and Printing with Taylan Bagci in Istanbul
While I was in Istanbul teaching my Week-Long Travel Street Photography Workshop with Charlie Kirk, we both attended an Introduction to Darkroom Film with Taylan Bagci. I hope this video can give you some helpful insight into the developing and printing process, if you’ve never done it before. The entire film is quite long at 2 hours, so I’ve chopped it into the relevant sections below:
Part 1: Introduction to Taylan and Darkroom (Beginning to 10:00)
Part 2: Developing the Film (9min:50)
Part 3: Inspecting the Processed Film (1hr:11mins)
Part 4: Printing Preparation (1hr:22mins)
Part 5: Printing the Test Strips (1 hr:55mins)
If you want to learn about darkroom printing in Istanbul, contact Taylan at taylan@taylan.net or check out his website.
-
How to Approach Strangers on the Street: Brandon Stanton from Humans of New York Shares His Technique
Brandon Stanton from Humans of New York shares some insightful tips on how to approach strangers on the street. If you’ve ever been nervous approaching strangers, this will be a great watch for you!
If you want to learn more how to overcome your fear of shooting street photography, you can download my free e-book: “31 Days to Overcome Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography“and also read my articles below:
-
Video Interview with Joe Aguirre in San Francisco
Warning: Some of the photos in this video are NSFW
Today I had the chance to interview a good friend of mine, Joe Aguirre — a street photographer based in San Francisco. I just found out that he is moving to LA soon, so we had a “farewell” interview at his apartment. He is one of the most down-to-earth and prolific photographers I know. He has a huge heart, and a lot of passion for his photographic art.
In the video apartment, we talk about his passion for shooting film, his self-publication, and passion for street and other forms of photography.
Photos by Joe
Below are some of my favorite photos by Joe:
 
Follow Joe
-
Video Interview with Hector Isaac from the Strata Collective
Earlier this year I met up with Hector Isaac, a street photographer originally from Cuba who moved and started shooting street photography in Miami, and now is based in LA. He is a part of the Strata collective.
In the video Interview I talk with him about his start in street photography, about the Miami Street Photography Festival, and his thoughts about working in color!
Hector recommends street photographers to check out the Observe Collective, and especially the work of Ilya Shtutsa (krysolove).
Follow Hector
-
How to Post-Process Your Street Photography into Black & White in Lightroom 5 and Silver Efex Pro 2
My good friend and talented photographer Gary Tyson from F8 Photography in Hong Kong has recently put together a very helpful video on how to convert Fujifilm X-T1 RAW files into black & white with Lightroom 5.4 and Silver Efex Pro 2.
If you are unfamiliar with post-processing your street photography into black & white, the instructions is a great starting point for any camera. You can also download my black & white Neopan 1600 for Lightroom here. You can download all my Lightroom presets for free here.
Also if you want to take your street photography to the next level, don’t miss out on my Hong Kong Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop with Gary on August 22-24th, 2014.
-
Street Photography Interview with Justin Vogel from HCSP & Burn My Eye in NYC
I recently had a chance to catch up and grab a coffee with Justin Vogel and Matt Stuart while I was in NYC. I did a quick video interview with Justin about his feelings on moderating the HCSP group on Flickr, what he thinks makes a memorable image, shooting color film, and his other thoughts on street photography.
You can also see a past interview with him on my blog here.
Follow Justin
-
Street Photography Technique: Waiting For Your Subject to Enter the Frame
In this video I share a basic street photography technique: finding an interesting background and waiting for an interesting subject to come in and create a juxtaposition. Filmed on my GoPro Hero 3 with the Fujifilm X-T1 in Dubai, during my street photography workshop at Gulf Photo Plus 2014.
-
Shooting on the Streets of NYC with Jerry Pena
I recently hit the streets of NYC with Jerry Pena, a color film street photographer based in upstate New York. Watch him talk about his inspirations in street photography and footage of him shooting on the streets above. You can also see my other feature with him on the blog here.
-
Dubai Street Photography GoPro POV with the Fujifilm X-T1 (Volume #2)
I saw some cool guys chilling outside of a barber shop in the African area of the Gold Souk in Dubai. The video was shot during my street photography workshop here at Gulf Photo Plus with the new Fujifilm X-T1 and Fujifilm 27mm f/2.8 Lens. Still tons more videos to come, stay tuned! :)
-
Behind the Scenes: Dubai Street Photography Workshop GoPro POV with the Fujifilm X-T1
Above is another GoPro video I made on the streets of Dubai during my street photography workshop here at Gulf Photo Plus with the new Fujifilm X-T1 and Fujifilm 27mm f/2.8 Lens. Here I instruct Jillian and give her a little encouragement to overcome her fears of shooting street photography. Check it out!
-
Dubai Street Photography GoPro POV with the Fujifilm X-T1 (Volume #1)
I just put together a quick GoPro POV of me shooting street photography in Dubai with the new Fujifilm X-T1 and Fujifilm 27mm f/2.8 Lens. I discovered Dubai to be a superb place to shoot street photography, and most of the people here are quite friendly. I have a lot more videos coming, stay tuned!
-
Street Interview with Mike Gesgregen in Berkeley
I interview Mike Gesgregen, a homeless man in Berkeley– who shares the secret of happiness in this video above.
-
Director Tomas Leach Discusses “In No Great Hurry: 13 Lessons In Life With Saul Leiter”
If you haven’t watched “In No Great Hurry: 13 Lessons In Life With Saul Leiter” — make sure you do! It is filled with great wisdom from one of the color street photography masters Saul Leiter, who recently passed away. In the video above, director Tomas Leach talks about his motivations and the making of the film.
If you want to learn more about Saul Leiter and his work, read my article:Â 7 Lessons Saul Leiter Has Taught Me About Street Photography
Links
-
In Conversation: William Klein Talks About His Multifaceted Body of Work
If you are a fan of William Klein, check out this nearly 2-hour interview with MADMuseum. Klein talks about working on the streets, in the studio, and on making his feature films. A great watch to check out over this weekend!
Thanks to Jonas Petermann for sending over the link!
-
Street Photography Travel Diary: Sweden, London, and Seattle
It has been a while since I made a travel video– and I wanted to share some of my experiences traveling and shooting street photography in Sweden, London, and Seattle. I share some thoughts and what I’ve been up to in the video above (filmed in Seattle).
I am also working on some “street photography guides” on where to shoot in those cities (and grab some great food and drinks)– keep posted!
-
Alex Webb Shoots the Streets of Korea
Part 1: Alex Webb Shoots the Korean 5-Day Markets
If you like watching street photographers in-action, check out these two videos of Alex Webb shooting the streets of Korea.
Part 2: Alex Webb Shoots the Alleys of Korea
If you want to learn more about Alex Webb, read my article on him: 10 Things Alex Webb Can Teach You About Street Photography
-
Embracing Surrealism and Symbolism: Video Interview with Dimitris Makrygiannakis in Stockholm
Dimitris Makrygiannakis is one of the up-and-coming rising stars when it comes to street photography. He has only been shooting seriously the last two years, and has made a huge leap in his work. I love the sense of surrealism, symbolism, and emotion in his work. He also breaks the “street photography” boundaries by embracing multiple types of work: posed portraiture and “still life” work.
See more of Dimitris’ work on Flickr. You can also see my past feature with his work here. Read more to see the entire transcript.