If you're interested in street photography, you may like this video where I interviewed three other Brisbane-based street photographers: th-cam.com/video/4FY5M06pb4E/w-d-xo.html . Or this one about finding inspiration when you're in a rut: th-cam.com/video/JypthoqP6eQ/w-d-xo.html. Let me know what else you'd like to see on this channel, and I'd love to hear your thoughts, especially if you're one of my amazing subscribers!
Cheers. I'll definitely be keeping some Brissy stuff in here. For sure. Although I think I've made things hard for myself by having such diverse topics (Brisbane vs Documentary Photography vs Street Photography). But I'll do my best! I'm planning to visit Moorooka soon where I can get a lot of different kinds of content - try some African restaurants, photograph the people there and find out their stories. So I think I just need to find different angles for each thing I do here. Be sure to keep me up to date with what you like and what you don't as the channel continues!
Hi Adam! I’m a Brisbane resident interested in street photog too. In this vid especially the style u chose meant not only that you had to be right up close, but also couldn’t be discrete bc of the flash. I’d love to hear about how u manage interactions w/ the people u photograph, making sure ppl are comfortable with their image being taken etc !
I think what you're really talking about is that continual process of learning. You wouldn't of had day two if you didn't have day one! I think there's a real thrill in learning, growing and developing as a creative. Bravo mate!
Cheers! I never want to be one of those people that pretend they know everything already, thinking it will make them look like less of a professional if they don't. We should all be continually learning. It's arrogant to think you've ever reached a point where you can't learn something new!
Wow! I love this video. Over the last week I've been trying longer exposure off camera flash for street photography technique. I used an ND8. Did you use an ND to be able to achieve the longer exposures in daylight? Well done on your great production values and informative video.
So glad you enjoyed the video. I don't have any ND filters for my Xpro-2, so I just used the lowest ISO I could and an aperture that allowed for slower exposures while letting the flash register enough for a good exposure. It's all a bit of a balancing act, as adding an ND filter will also reduce the amount of light from the flash that lands on the sensor. Have you posted the results from your experimentation online anywhere? I'd love to take a look.
Often that's the case, but that certainly adds extra challenge when using flash, as the fall off will mean that unless the subjects are equally distant from the flash, they will be illuminated to different degrees. It's not impossible, but considering this was the first time for me to try using flash in street, I think it's beyond what I would be ready for until getting more of a feel for the approach.
@@BrisbaneChannel I do it all the time and it's actually not as hard as you might think. Not in my opinion anyway, just gotta find the right area where people congregate a bit :) But you're right about the differnt illumination but I think that is part of what makes it look interesting sometimes.
Most don't even notice the photo's been taken, but if they do seem annoyed, I just tell them what I'm doing and proactively offer to delete the photo if they don't want to be in one. Talking calmly, confidently and in a friendly manner goes a long way. There's too many street photographers that are more focused on what their legal rights are and don't give enough consideration to the wishes of others. While it may be painful sometimes to lose a good image, I'd rather do that than disregard someone else's desire not to be in a photo.
@@BrisbaneChannel Perhaps you haven’t had Australian Police treat you like a criminal and confiscate your gear for street photography in public spaces… without warrant and without arrest or any charges. It completely changes your attitude to “photographer’s rights”.
Love Brissy contents. IMO, the street photos need to either capture a meaningful moment or project a meaningful concept in photographer's mind, best still, blend of both. The busier a city gets, more opportunities it presents for street photography. I found Brisbane CBD challenging on nights and weekends lack of activities.
Yes, that's one reason I think Sydney or Melbourne are easier to do street photography in when it comes to Australian cities. I always find Brisbane challenging. But I think it's also because I don't completely connect with the "vibe" of the place.
If you're interested in street photography, you may like this video where I interviewed three other Brisbane-based street photographers: th-cam.com/video/4FY5M06pb4E/w-d-xo.html . Or this one about finding inspiration when you're in a rut: th-cam.com/video/JypthoqP6eQ/w-d-xo.html. Let me know what else you'd like to see on this channel, and I'd love to hear your thoughts, especially if you're one of my amazing subscribers!
Super nice work Adam. 13:45 love it.
Thanks so much!
the motion blur idea was a great way around the harsh, contrasty look the flash creates - great idea!
Cheers!
Fantastic video.
Cheers!
Honestly I’d say you almost damn near nailed Bruce gilding‘s style of street photography 👌
Very interesting. I love taking photos and watching your video it gives me an idea to understand more about photography. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you got something out of it!
I love the brisbane reviews of interesting things! like restruants and wierd things that are unique to brissy!
Cheers. I'll definitely be keeping some Brissy stuff in here. For sure. Although I think I've made things hard for myself by having such diverse topics (Brisbane vs Documentary Photography vs Street Photography). But I'll do my best! I'm planning to visit Moorooka soon where I can get a lot of different kinds of content - try some African restaurants, photograph the people there and find out their stories. So I think I just need to find different angles for each thing I do here.
Be sure to keep me up to date with what you like and what you don't as the channel continues!
Hi Adam! I’m a Brisbane resident interested in street photog too. In this vid especially the style u chose meant not only that you had to be right up close, but also couldn’t be discrete bc of the flash. I’d love to hear about how u manage interactions w/ the people u photograph, making sure ppl are comfortable with their image being taken etc !
Yes, that's not the first time someone's mentioned that. I really must do a video on that soon...
The effort in this video is so impressive! This kind of photography is so interesting, thanks for giving us an insight into flash photography.
Thanks Yamini. How's Sydney going?
Nice work Adam. Sooner or later Jason and I will bump into you haha.
One way or another... I have an idea for a kind of collab, but waiting for the right time to bring it up with the two of you...
@@BrisbaneChannel hey we are all ears man ☺ ☺. Feel free to pm me on insta or fb 👍 @joshnorbido
Will do!
I think what you're really talking about is that continual process of learning. You wouldn't of had day two if you didn't have day one!
I think there's a real thrill in learning, growing and developing as a creative. Bravo mate!
Cheers! I never want to be one of those people that pretend they know everything already, thinking it will make them look like less of a professional if they don't. We should all be continually learning. It's arrogant to think you've ever reached a point where you can't learn something new!
Wow! I love this video. Over the last week I've been trying longer exposure off camera flash for street photography technique. I used an ND8. Did you use an ND to be able to achieve the longer exposures in daylight? Well done on your great production values and informative video.
So glad you enjoyed the video. I don't have any ND filters for my Xpro-2, so I just used the lowest ISO I could and an aperture that allowed for slower exposures while letting the flash register enough for a good exposure. It's all a bit of a balancing act, as adding an ND filter will also reduce the amount of light from the flash that lands on the sensor.
Have you posted the results from your experimentation online anywhere? I'd love to take a look.
Hey man thanks for these tips, about to get out onto Brisbane streets myself today :) :)
Cool. I may even run into you. Heading in now...
A very special video.
Thanks so much!
i don think these are bad photos but personally I find it much more interesting with multiple subjects in the frame rather than just one person.
Often that's the case, but that certainly adds extra challenge when using flash, as the fall off will mean that unless the subjects are equally distant from the flash, they will be illuminated to different degrees. It's not impossible, but considering this was the first time for me to try using flash in street, I think it's beyond what I would be ready for until getting more of a feel for the approach.
@@BrisbaneChannel I do it all the time and it's actually not as hard as you might think. Not in my opinion anyway, just gotta find the right area where people congregate a bit :) But you're right about the differnt illumination but I think that is part of what makes it look interesting sometimes.
Do you have an Instagram account I can check out?
I like most of your photos here. The more shaky background the better to me. I suppose, around 1/15 sec shutter speed, rear curtain sync.
Cheers. Rear curtain sync, yes, but I prefer a little slower, around 1/8 to 1/6 sec for that little bit more motion blur.
Well said, I am not going to give up. Nothing is too hard 😍😍😍
How to deal with agro subjects after the shot?
Most don't even notice the photo's been taken, but if they do seem annoyed, I just tell them what I'm doing and proactively offer to delete the photo if they don't want to be in one. Talking calmly, confidently and in a friendly manner goes a long way.
There's too many street photographers that are more focused on what their legal rights are and don't give enough consideration to the wishes of others. While it may be painful sometimes to lose a good image, I'd rather do that than disregard someone else's desire not to be in a photo.
@@BrisbaneChannel Perhaps you haven’t had Australian Police treat you like a criminal and confiscate your gear for street photography in public spaces… without warrant and without arrest or any charges. It completely changes your attitude to “photographer’s rights”.
@@bradl2636 Did that happen to you? If so, why did they confiscate your gear?
@@thethreeislands Yes. Because somebody complained I was taking photos in a public place of people shopping.
@@bradl2636 Whats the full story?
You can't take photos inside a shopping mall for example
Very interesting!!! me encanta tu canal :D
Muchas gracias. Realmente disfruté el tuyo también (I hope Google translate did a good job with my comment)!
What were your camera setting to get that warped background?
It's a combination of a slow shutter speed (around 1/6 sec) and camera movement.
@@BrisbaneChannel Thanks!
@@salmoriaty You're welcome.
Love Brissy contents. IMO, the street photos need to either capture a meaningful moment or project a meaningful concept in photographer's mind, best still, blend of both. The busier a city gets, more opportunities it presents for street photography. I found Brisbane CBD challenging on nights and weekends lack of activities.
Yes, that's one reason I think Sydney or Melbourne are easier to do street photography in when it comes to Australian cities. I always find Brisbane challenging. But I think it's also because I don't completely connect with the "vibe" of the place.
@@BrisbaneChannel Better than Adelaide or New Castle. They two are competing the crown of most boring city in Australia for decades