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Great advice about just taking photos of anything as you start out your day. May not yield much, but you’re getting into your visual brain, which will pay off later (or not!). It’s a matter of cutting through the crust that forms when we’ve not taken photos for a while. (Psychoanalysts call it the “Monday morning crust” that needs to diminish so that we begin to think psychodynamically, and not simply conversationally.). Another “style” change I’ve found useful is switching from my usual B/W to color for a day or two, and then coming back refreshed. (That too doesn’t always work, but it keeps things fresh.). Thank you again for an informative video.
Mate, when I was in Georgia I saw a gangster buying flowers with a gun shoved in his waistband, started taking photos and my partner was like wtf are you doing, dragged me away. Probably for the best, could do without some bullet holes.
Lisbon is packed with triggers! Was there a few weeks back and also wish I'd used a few triggers rather than trying to photograph absolutely everything!
I absolutely love experimenting with different styles and subjects. From street to macro and even astro. This is the beautiful thing about photography. Nothing really is off limits. It is down to your creative curiosity and this is the best way to improve your skills. Great video! However, I do need to push myself to be a bit more confident when it comes to street photography especially when it comes to asking people to take portraits of them 😁
I was photographing at a farmer's market Saturday. Scenes would be on me and gone before I hardly noticed them. I wasn't looking far enough ahead. It was busy and I didn't want to bump into anyone, but I still should have been watching to see what was coming my way. I did get three nice portraits that day. And thanks for the book recommendation, it's available from my local library.
“I ain’t doing it if there’s no fun” Good advice, again. My day relied on most of what you set out. I just spent this afternoon in uninspiring light around a damp North Wales town. Thankfully digital lets you warm-up the eye and fail without consequence. After a “getting nowhere” half hour I had a coffee and wrote down two themes (triggers), bobble-hats and orange. An hour later and I had some fun images captured. One is definitely a keeper, dumb luck as I stuttered my shutter and the third (accidental) image hit a sweet spot in my mind. A couple of others are fun. Get your head in the right place, relax and you can definitely turn the flattest of days around. 😉
Another excellent video Tim, the first part about mindset is so true. I used to always try and think of a shot before I left the house instead of just going and seeing what I could see and it would ruin the fun of shooting, thankfully I’ve got over that and just take my camera everywhere with me even if I don’t plan on shooting.
It’s great if you can travel to exotic places, but great photos can be taken anywhere even in our own boring towns. It is all down to having an ‘eye’ for a shot and working on the composition to improve a particular photo.
Nice tips keep it fun and pictures will come, adjust your style remember to smile talk interact keep things simple let the camera do the work, and the job will get done.......thanks Tim
Great vid and tips 👍 currently my trigger is anything that is square shaped. Whether it's a frame, a shadow or something boxey. I didn't know why that is but my eyes are just drawn to it lol.
I have 2 Vero accounts. My main account is black and white and is 95% street. My second account is colour and about 40% street. I use this account to share things when I'm experimenting or shooting a completely new genre. I like the focus of the B&W account and it gets more engagement due to the focused audience. The color account is more about variety and scratching a new itch.
In Asia especially true in Japan and Hong Kong they hate having their photo taken. In certain countries you just got to use a zoom lens like a 24-105 or 70-200mm to be able to get shots of people in their natural environment. Or get really good at taking photos sneakily held at waist height without being able to see what you’re taking of or get really fast at snapping before the subject makes you. Also many crazies in Hong Kong, I live here and can tell you a few crazy stories of people being passive aggressive when I wasn’t even pointing the lens at them. This could be because I’m a local here, being a foreigner you’ll probably get away with it.
Yeah it’s different all over the world, but I have photographed in both places and never had a problem at all. If you have open body language, smile and are fast then that usually works for me. Can always explain what you’re doing if anyone asks too. Will be doing a video on street photography confidence soon :)
Very happy to hear that! I certainly feel that the things mentioned in this video help me not just in my photography but in life as well. Happy shooting 📸
Valid points. With practice they should become second nature. Style should develop organically. Triggers help cut through sensory overload, IMO - like finding shots at a crowded busy festival. One of my fav triggers is shoppers expressions as they size up market offerings.
Tim, i like very much your videos. There is a lot a videos of all kind, but you, it is different because it is like we" re talking to a friend ab out photography. Thank you very much. From Québec
Thanks mate! Yeah it’s done me the world of good and helped me loosen up. And glad to hear it! Really want to get Joel Meyerowitz’s Wild Flowers book 👌🏻
@@timjamiesonphotos After your answer I couldn't resist the temptation to reach out for a (used) copy of the book. It's a real delight to walk through Meyerowitz's 'garden'. Thank you for mentioning it! And I had to realize again that there is probably no unique trigger or topic for a project. But maybe uniqueness isn't necessary, because everybody interpretes things different.
I have a Nikon D90 along with a 50mm 1.8 prime lens. It’s quite a heavy camera but it’s all I could afford. Your equipment looks a lot more compact. What equipment do you suggest as a one of purchase to last for years. Regards Peter.
Trying to achieve a "style" is a waste of time. Style will develop on its own especially of you don't try to establish a style. Sticking to one genre is also overrated because it's limiting. Be a Jack of All Trades and a master of all of them.
for me photography is an expressive art form, that Iuse to capture iages of life that are around me and have an emotional impact. I AVOID labels of specific genre as there are so many elements involved, portraiture, candid or otherwise, abstraction, sports, and so on. to many people use labels and rules to control others through judgment where as I say,"what the hell does it matterr"? itis either a strong image or not. there is either an emotional connection for the viewer or not. the varibles are subject type, location and conditions. or example, you're out for a hike in the mountains, on a trail doing "landscapes" and you come upon a groupd of fellow hikers going the opposite direction and you grab so great candid shots of them traipseing down the trail is it not a "street" image even witt the big mounntain in the background. So focus on capturing strong images with a story and enjoy that moment with less worry about the genre name and equipment.
🔴 If you enjoyed the video please hit the like button to help it spread to more people to see and if you found the video helpful, let me know your thoughts in the comments! Thanks for watching🙏🏻
Great advice about just taking photos of anything as you start out your day. May not yield much, but you’re getting into your visual brain, which will pay off later (or not!). It’s a matter of cutting through the crust that forms when we’ve not taken photos for a while. (Psychoanalysts call it the “Monday morning crust” that needs to diminish so that we begin to think psychodynamically, and not simply conversationally.). Another “style” change I’ve found useful is switching from my usual B/W to color for a day or two, and then coming back refreshed. (That too doesn’t always work, but it keeps things fresh.). Thank you again for an informative video.
I need a video about insuring your significant other that street photography isnt going to get me arrested or shot every time i go out 😂
Mate, when I was in Georgia I saw a gangster buying flowers with a gun shoved in his waistband, started taking photos and my partner was like wtf are you doing, dragged me away. Probably for the best, could do without some bullet holes.
Learn to do Street photography covertly.
Thank you, what a real breath of fresh air your videos are. 👍🏻
Ah very kind! Thank you
I love the idea of triggers. I think it will make it more interesting and or challenging. Now that I'm thinking of triggers, mine is shadows.
Glad to hear that! It’s a fun way of knowing what to look out for to make images you enjoy for sure
The triggers tip is brilliant. I was in Lisbon yesterday - I wish I'd had that idea then
Thank you, Helen! Glad you found it useful. There’s always the next trip! 🙏🏻
Lisbon is packed with triggers! Was there a few weeks back and also wish I'd used a few triggers rather than trying to photograph absolutely everything!
I absolutely love experimenting with different styles and subjects. From street to macro and even astro. This is the beautiful thing about photography. Nothing really is off limits. It is down to your creative curiosity and this is the best way to improve your skills. Great video! However, I do need to push myself to be a bit more confident when it comes to street photography especially when it comes to asking people to take portraits of them 😁
Great ideas. Key is to keep thinking and being open. Trying too hard has been an impediment to me. Trying to have fun and enjoy has been better.
Exactly! 🙏🏻
I was photographing at a farmer's market Saturday. Scenes would be on me and gone before I hardly noticed them. I wasn't looking far enough ahead. It was busy and I didn't want to bump into anyone, but I still should have been watching to see what was coming my way. I did get three nice portraits that day.
And thanks for the book recommendation, it's available from my local library.
Three nice portraits is a good haul for a day of photography, and glad you could find the book! Hope you enjoy 🙏🏻
“I ain’t doing it if there’s no fun” Good advice, again. My day relied on most of what you set out. I just spent this afternoon in uninspiring light around a damp North Wales town. Thankfully digital lets you warm-up the eye and fail without consequence. After a “getting nowhere” half hour I had a coffee and wrote down two themes (triggers), bobble-hats and orange. An hour later and I had some fun images captured. One is definitely a keeper, dumb luck as I stuttered my shutter and the third (accidental) image hit a sweet spot in my mind. A couple of others are fun.
Get your head in the right place, relax and you can definitely turn the flattest of days around. 😉
Fantastic! Glad to hear it, sounds like you had a productive photography day 👌🏻
Another excellent video Tim, the first part about mindset is so true. I used to always try and think of a shot before I left the house instead of just going and seeing what I could see and it would ruin the fun of shooting, thankfully I’ve got over that and just take my camera everywhere with me even if I don’t plan on shooting.
Thank you! And yeah street photography is so much more fun when you don’t overthink it 👌🏻
It’s great if you can travel to exotic places, but great photos can be taken anywhere even in our own boring towns. It is all down to having an ‘eye’ for a shot and working on the composition to improve a particular photo.
Yes that is correct :)
Nice tips keep it fun and pictures will come, adjust your style remember to smile talk interact keep things simple let the camera do the work, and the job will get done.......thanks Tim
Exactly! Spot on. Thanks, Antony :)
Great vid and tips 👍 currently my trigger is anything that is square shaped. Whether it's a frame, a shadow or something boxey. I didn't know why that is but my eyes are just drawn to it lol.
Thanks! Sounds good to me! ⬜️
I have 2 Vero accounts. My main account is black and white and is 95% street.
My second account is colour and about 40% street. I use this account to share things when I'm experimenting or shooting a completely new genre.
I like the focus of the B&W account and it gets more engagement due to the focused audience. The color account is more about variety and scratching a new itch.
Nice one, sounds good. I used to have multiple accounts but I just share all my photos in one place now, I have so little energy for social media haha
In Asia especially true in Japan and Hong Kong they hate having their photo taken. In certain countries you just got to use a zoom lens like a 24-105 or 70-200mm to be able to get shots of people in their natural environment. Or get really good at taking photos sneakily held at waist height without being able to see what you’re taking of or get really fast at snapping before the subject makes you. Also many crazies in Hong Kong, I live here and can tell you a few crazy stories of people being passive aggressive when I wasn’t even pointing the lens at them. This could be because I’m a local here, being a foreigner you’ll probably get away with it.
Yeah it’s different all over the world, but I have photographed in both places and never had a problem at all. If you have open body language, smile and are fast then that usually works for me. Can always explain what you’re doing if anyone asks too. Will be doing a video on street photography confidence soon :)
These are such inspiring tips, which apply to photography as well as to a real philosophy of mindful living...
Very happy to hear that! I certainly feel that the things mentioned in this video help me not just in my photography but in life as well. Happy shooting 📸
Valid points. With practice they should become second nature. Style should develop organically. Triggers help cut through sensory overload, IMO - like finding shots at a crowded busy festival. One of my fav triggers is shoppers expressions as they size up market offerings.
Yeah totally agree, if we focus on style inevitably we lose it. If we ignore it we find it over time 🙏🏻
I trully appreciate your tips! Thank you!
Very happy you’ve found them useful! 🙏🏻
Always interesting to watch your videos.
Thank you! I’m glad to hear that 🙏🏻
The idea about “triggers,” is a great idea! --Subscribed.
Thanks heaps! Check out Mike Chudley’s video on it, goes into it in more details and is very good 👍🏻
Great video and advice. I will definitely try some of these ideas.
Thank you, Robert! Glad you found it helpful 🙏🏻
Great video, thanks Tim
Cheers, Harry! Appreciate that mate 🙏🏻
Tim, i like very much your videos. There is a lot a videos of all kind, but you, it is different because it is like we" re talking to a friend ab
out photography. Thank you very much. From Québec
Ah that’s such a lovely thing to say! I’m so happy you think so, that’s made my day 🙏🏻
Great video as always 👍😁👊
Thanks, Ken!
Great video. Love the idea of triggers and making a game of them. Subscribed!
Thanks heaps! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻
Great advice to lower expectations and remember that photography should be fun. One of my triggers is ... guess what: people with flowers :-)
Thanks mate! Yeah it’s done me the world of good and helped me loosen up. And glad to hear it! Really want to get Joel Meyerowitz’s Wild Flowers book 👌🏻
@@timjamiesonphotos After your answer I couldn't resist the temptation to reach out for a (used) copy of the book. It's a real delight to walk through Meyerowitz's 'garden'. Thank you for mentioning it! And I had to realize again that there is probably no unique trigger or topic for a project. But maybe uniqueness isn't necessary, because everybody interpretes things different.
Great tips!
Glad you think so! 📸
Great ideas, will definitely put these to good use. Thx for sharing
My pleasure! 🙏🏻
Actually is what I do when I go out for a photowalk
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really enjoyable video to watch - thanks
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻
Hi. Thanks for the helpful advice in your videos. Just wondering what they location is at 6seconds in with those stunning mountains? Tnanks
Thank you! It’s Georgia :)
I have a Nikon D90 along with a 50mm 1.8 prime lens. It’s quite a heavy camera but it’s all I could afford. Your equipment looks a lot more compact. What equipment do you suggest as a one of purchase to last for years. Regards Peter.
Sounds good! I’m not much of a gear guy to be honest, but any compact camera would be great for street photography!
Nice❤
🙏🏻
Was nice hanging out with you
Ah thanks! That’s so kind to say 🙏🏻
Yes best to be a blank label. You dont know what you might come across. As you say a good photo is a good photo.
Trying to achieve a "style" is a waste of time. Style will develop on its own especially of you don't try to establish a style.
Sticking to one genre is also overrated because it's limiting. Be a Jack of All Trades and a master of all of them.
Exactly 👍🏻
for me photography is an expressive art form, that Iuse to capture iages of life that are around me and have an emotional impact. I AVOID labels of specific genre as there are so many elements involved, portraiture, candid or otherwise, abstraction, sports, and so on. to many people use labels and rules to control others through judgment where as I say,"what the hell does it matterr"? itis either a strong image or not. there is either an emotional connection for the viewer or not. the varibles are subject type, location and conditions. or example, you're out for a hike in the mountains, on a trail doing "landscapes" and you come upon a groupd of fellow hikers going the opposite direction and you grab so great candid shots of them traipseing down the trail is it not a "street" image even witt the big mounntain in the background. So focus on capturing strong images with a story and enjoy that moment with less worry about the genre name and equipment.