Alister, I have followed you for a while. I try to internalise the philosophy that you give us from your office. But I have to say, actually showing us how to put expressive photography into practice in the field brings it much more to life, for me at least. I also live in under the Scottish weather. You’ve no idea how helpful it is for me, an amateur with a hobby, to see how to approach photography when it’s raining, overcast, dull, flat light, apparently colourless, and when the only daytime opportunity to make photos is around noon. The images you made under these conditions are absolutely beautiful. I aspire to be able to do the same one day. Please, when you get to Lewis, give us more of this type of video…show us expressive photography in practice, especially when the light and the conditions are less than favourable. Thank you for all of your generous help. Colin.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback. I suddenly realised that I missed being out, and you’re right, theory is all well and good, but practical demonstration is far better. Stay tuned, loads of new content planned. But, off to Canada first!
I too found you from Thomas Heaton's video. As a new photographer, I really relate to your philosophy. I find so much joy every time I pick up my camera, whether walking up my road or traveling somewhere more exotic. There's always something fun to explore and capture. Thank you for sharing your journey. I look forward to following along.
Thank you so much and I am really pleased tp hear your feedback. Some people make photography learning very difficult, or get too focussed on telling you what to do instead of just guiding. I am very much in the latter camp. Thanks for supporting our work.
More and more I see the (zen?) wisdom of just living in the moment and truly being wherever you are, whether you go home with that portfolio shot or not.
100% - I see too many people making themselves miserable with their photography. Too much emphasis on achievement and the only thing of value being a successful end product. A good attitude is far more likely to deliver an interesting image that makes us feel happy with our time in the field. Thank you very much for the kind feedback
Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I find your thought processes very compelling! I also found you over on Instagram WOW what a body of work shared!
I just watched you with Thomas Heaton and loved the way you explained to him how to photograph the scene with the coastal rocks. The photographs you took yourself were outstanding, new subscriber here ☺️
Not only Expressive Photography but inspiring photography as well! I've noticed myself so many times that when conditions are "blah" and the landscapes just seem uninspiring, a turn to more intimate/abstract photography saves the day. Thanks for the reminder!
Hi, just watched your video with Thomas & this one successively. It is Monday & I just wanna go out with my very newly acquired camera, second body after almost 15 years. Am not yet a profi, but a very serious follower/practitioner of this art form. I develop lots of ideas from watching & listening to photographers like you, observing their shots posted in instagram. Thanks for taking a certain angle of presentation to which I can relate. I used to shoot wildlife. Ironically, after investing quite a huge sum on a very fast 70-200 I stopped somehow shooting wildlife & landscape took centre stage. However, I crave also to shoot cityscapes and people. Just like enjoying the wind, smell, noise of nature while doing a pre-shoot observation, I find it fascinating to observe people in places like airports, stations. Sorry for the long text. Wish you a lovely Monday, without the blues!
So well said Alistair. Most people have commitments or quite simply dont want to get up before the crack of dawn (too often anyway). I for one have diversifed away from the Grand Vistas unless a blatent opportunity opens up before me. I have taken great pleasure in trying to capture Dartmoor Hill Ponies recently (sometimes in the teaming rain). It may sound a simple task and a cop out but to do it well is a skill in itself, they are always heads down eating and most uncooperative when it comes to posing! Good luck to you both with the move.
Thanks for getting the drone out and giving us some wonderful looks. You got some great intimate shots with the 100 mark 2. Looking forward to seeing what you and Adam come up with.
Alister, this is my sort of photography. Getting out, exploring a new area, nobody around and finding abstract and lovely detail in the landscape. Absolutely enjoyed this. Some lovely images there too.
I just love the images you made at that little river! A place where I could spend hours and hours. Addictive, hypnotic, mesmerising and food for the soul ❤. It will be so hard to spend time at your desk once you are living on Lewis with all that amazing landscape calling to be explored!
Thank you so much 😀haha, yes, but thankfully there are plenty of very wet stormy days when I can work at my desk, or?! Oh no, I love making images on those days too 😂😂😂 I’m doomed!
I really like the philosophy of making images for oneself, while it is always nice to have positive responses to them, the real joy for me is in the photography and the subject. Encouraging video with some lovely images. Thank you.
Yes I agree, of course it is nice when people like our work, but I have to get that out my mind. It is. Ore important to me that I enjoy the process, can escape for a while in nature and make an image that brings me pleasure, or joy. We get lost in the noise of external validation and it can suffocate our true voice - thanks for watching and I very much appreciate your feedback
Hello Alister, from across the pond in Nova Scotia. Thanks to the YT algorithm I found your channel just now. Lovely outing and wonderful shots. Quite inspiring. Thank you for being out there and sharing. Spring is coming on slowly here. Cheers.
There is always an image to be had and you proof this time and time again. Safe travels to Vancouver Island and enjoy your time in m country. Too bad I'm still 3000 miles away at the opposite end of the country. LOL
Thank you ever so much for this one, Alister! Very beautiful fotos. I love your passion for water surfaces / stones and I share it. The second foto is a real gem, I think! Wish you all the best for your move to Lewis.
A meaningful video, Alister, with a number of messages we can/should all live by. Love that Scottish landscape...and it was great to see you enjoying immersive time in nature and making the most of the conditions presented to you. 😊
Really enjoyable video Alister with some lovely atmospheric images. Particularly like the water shots. Good luck with the house move - sounds very exciting!
Exciting move Alister! I wish you and your good lady much happiness in your new home. It sounds like she might need a pet dog, given all your gallivanting 😉 Great video and wise words.
A beautiful video about attitude and the healing powers of nature! I love that river with its clear water and the images are right up my alley 😍. Beautiful colors and movement. Note to self: get out more! How will you ever get anything done indoors when you are living on Lewis!? 🤣
Thank you so much and I am delighted the video resonates with you. I so much enjoy getting out again after all the back issues over the winter. And yes, you’re right, living on Lewis will massively impact my indoor time 😂😂😂
This Xpan ratio became a drug for me. tt gives me the possibility to bring a sensation of wide space into a local area where there is no vide view. Nice to see you in the field showing how expressive photography works: be free, enjoy the present and create image with what you have at the moment. The second pictures with the peeble gorgeous. See you mate.
Absolutely mate, I am also addicted to it!! I am so happy Fujifilm does not crop away the pixels and leaves a full frame RAW file. I do often change aspect ratios in processing ❤️
As I have mentioned before, your channel has really changed my approach to photography. Whatever the weather, whatever the time of day, I go out and have fun. Plenty of experimentation and getting totally absorbed in what I am doing. The captured images to a a certain extent are immaterial! Indeed I have a rolling backlog of images which average about 18 months old 😂
Great video - thanks! About getting outside: I have a slogan - "Just GTFO." And we do have some horrendous weather in this area, the Finger Lakes region, New York, USA).
9m16s. AB: "The sun's come out... I'm actually overheating... It's probably about 8 degrees, but it feels warmer." Me: Those UK photographers are a hearty bunch!
Very nice tutorial Alister. It called my attention when you said that you "cooled your white balance a bit"; I always assumed that you shot in WB - Auto. When you adjust the WB exposure, do you play with the actual degrees of temperature? Or do you use presets like daylight, cloudy, etc? Thank you!
This is about the 4th video I've watched of yours and I'm finding them fascinating and most helpful, thank you.
Awesome, delighted to hear that
Here after seeing you with Thomas Heaton, and very glad I made the visit.
He’s such a good guy, we had a great evening. Thanks for visiting
Alister, I have followed you for a while. I try to internalise the philosophy that you give us from your office.
But I have to say, actually showing us how to put expressive photography into practice in the field brings it much more to life, for me at least.
I also live in under the Scottish weather. You’ve no idea how helpful it is for me, an amateur with a hobby, to see how to approach photography when it’s raining, overcast, dull, flat light, apparently colourless, and when the only daytime opportunity to make photos is around noon.
The images you made under these conditions are absolutely beautiful. I aspire to be able to do the same one day.
Please, when you get to Lewis, give us more of this type of video…show us expressive photography in practice, especially when the light and the conditions are less than favourable.
Thank you for all of your generous help. Colin.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback. I suddenly realised that I missed being out, and you’re right, theory is all well and good, but practical demonstration is far better. Stay tuned, loads of new content planned. But, off to Canada first!
@@Alister_Benn Your joy at being out, shone through!
I just watched your video with Thomas and it was amazing to learn about expressive photography and to discover your work for the first time.
Thanks, delighted to hear that ❤️
I too found you from Thomas Heaton's video. As a new photographer, I really relate to your philosophy.
I find so much joy every time I pick up my camera, whether walking up my road or traveling somewhere more exotic. There's always something fun to explore and capture.
Thank you for sharing your journey. I look forward to following along.
Thank you so much and I am really pleased tp hear your feedback. Some people make photography learning very difficult, or get too focussed on telling you what to do instead of just guiding. I am very much in the latter camp. Thanks for supporting our work.
More and more I see the (zen?) wisdom of just living in the moment and truly being wherever you are, whether you go home with that portfolio shot or not.
100% - I see too many people making themselves miserable with their photography. Too much emphasis on achievement and the only thing of value being a successful end product. A good attitude is far more likely to deliver an interesting image that makes us feel happy with our time in the field. Thank you very much for the kind feedback
Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I find your thought processes very compelling! I also found you over on Instagram WOW what a body of work shared!
Awesome! Thank you!🙏
Love love loved that shot of the rocks with the ever-so-subtle water distortion! Digging the gems you’re casually dropping in the videos lately!
Thanks so much. That was my favourite too. The refraction patterns were amazing.
I just watched you with Thomas Heaton and loved the way you explained to him how to photograph the scene with the coastal rocks. The photographs you took yourself were outstanding, new subscriber here ☺️
Thank you so very much, really appreciate you and the feedback. Hope you like it here
Not only Expressive Photography but inspiring photography as well! I've noticed myself so many times that when conditions are "blah" and the landscapes just seem uninspiring, a turn to more intimate/abstract photography saves the day. Thanks for the reminder!
Absolutely! And thank you so much for the kind words
Your channel seems very inspiring to me thank you for going on Thomas's video now I know of you this is all a positive thing thanks
Wow, thank you... hugely appreciated.
G'day 😊
Came here after watching Tom's video. I love your view on photography 😊
That’s awesome, delighted to hear that
Hi, just watched your video with Thomas & this one successively. It is Monday & I just wanna go out with my very newly acquired camera, second body after almost 15 years. Am not yet a profi, but a very serious follower/practitioner of this art form. I develop lots of ideas from watching & listening to photographers like you, observing their shots posted in instagram.
Thanks for taking a certain angle of presentation to which I can relate. I used to shoot wildlife. Ironically, after investing quite a huge sum on a very fast 70-200 I stopped somehow shooting wildlife & landscape took centre stage. However, I crave also to shoot cityscapes and people. Just like enjoying the wind, smell, noise of nature while doing a pre-shoot observation, I find it fascinating to observe people in places like airports, stations. Sorry for the long text. Wish you a lovely Monday, without the blues!
Good one. Your videos never disappoints! There's always something to learn and/or some nice piece of photography philosophy.
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it. I did very much.
So well said Alistair. Most people have commitments or quite simply dont want to get up before the crack of dawn (too often anyway). I for one have diversifed away from the Grand Vistas unless a blatent opportunity opens up before me. I have taken great pleasure in trying to capture Dartmoor Hill Ponies recently (sometimes in the teaming rain). It may sound a simple task and a cop out but to do it well is a skill in itself, they are always heads down eating and most uncooperative when it comes to posing! Good luck to you both with the move.
Thanks for getting the drone out and giving us some wonderful looks. You got some great intimate shots with the 100 mark 2. Looking forward to seeing what you and Adam come up with.
A good one with a message that never gets old…
Happy to hear that mate ❤️❤️❤️
Alister, this is my sort of photography. Getting out, exploring a new area, nobody around and finding abstract and lovely detail in the landscape. Absolutely enjoyed this. Some lovely images there too.
Wonderful! Thank you so much
I just love the images you made at that little river! A place where I could spend hours and hours. Addictive, hypnotic, mesmerising and food for the soul ❤. It will be so hard to spend time at your desk once you are living on Lewis with all that amazing landscape calling to be explored!
Thank you so much 😀haha, yes, but thankfully there are plenty of very wet stormy days when I can work at my desk, or?! Oh no, I love making images on those days too 😂😂😂 I’m doomed!
@ExpressivePhotography Definitely doomed! 🤣🤣
I really like the philosophy of making images for oneself, while it is always nice to have positive responses to them, the real joy for me is in the photography and the subject.
Encouraging video with some lovely images. Thank you.
Yes I agree, of course it is nice when people like our work, but I have to get that out my mind. It is. Ore important to me that I enjoy the process, can escape for a while in nature and make an image that brings me pleasure, or joy. We get lost in the noise of external validation and it can suffocate our true voice - thanks for watching and I very much appreciate your feedback
Very enjoyable video Alister!
It's like a cloud has lifted.
Glad your back is better.
Exciting times with the move to Lewis!
Yes, I’ve had some challenges to deal with, but with spring comes rebirth ❤️
And hope!?😉😊
Absolutely ❤
Love it! Getting out/about! Using what is presented.
Kind of obvious when we think about it, but man I forget!!
Hello Alister, from across the pond in Nova Scotia. Thanks to the YT algorithm I found your channel just now. Lovely outing and wonderful shots. Quite inspiring. Thank you for being out there and sharing. Spring is coming on slowly here. Cheers.
Very enjoyable ... and affiriming. Thank you, Alister! Blessings for the move!
Thank you too! Much appreciated
There is always an image to be had and you proof this time and time again. Safe travels to Vancouver Island and enjoy your time in m country. Too bad I'm still 3000 miles away at the opposite end of the country. LOL
Thank you ever so much for this one, Alister! Very beautiful fotos. I love your passion for water surfaces / stones and I share it. The second foto is a real gem, I think! Wish you all the best for your move to Lewis.
Thanks again! I appreciate that. Yes, that second image I really like. When you zoom in it is just crazy with all the refracted colours
Hi Alistair! New subscriber after watching your video with Thomas Heaton! Your channel seems very inspiring to me! Many thanks!
Awesome, delight to hear that. Tom has helped me a lot with the video ❤️
Absolutely lovely to see you out and about. your « rubbish » photos are right up my alley 😂
Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, great be back out making vlogs again ❤️
I love your videos. So educational and inspiring.
Thank you so very much
Always enjoy your videos Alister and good luck with the move hope it works out for you both
Thanks mate, appreciate that
A meaningful video, Alister, with a number of messages we can/should all live by. Love that Scottish landscape...and it was great to see you enjoying immersive time in nature and making the most of the conditions presented to you. 😊
Many thanks! I really appreciate your kind words. We are very lucky to live where we do and where we will next ❤️🏴❤️
A calming and peaceful video, with beautiful images. My first time here, so will be looking out for more 🙏😍
Thanks for the lovely feedback, much appreciated
Really enjoyable video Alister with some lovely atmospheric images. Particularly like the water shots. Good luck with the house move - sounds very exciting!
Many thanks, we can’t wait
Exciting move Alister! I wish you and your good lady much happiness in your new home. It sounds like she might need a pet dog, given all your gallivanting 😉 Great video and wise words.
Thank you for sharing. It inspires me to get my camera out.
That’s awesome, thanks for the great feedback
A beautiful video about attitude and the healing powers of nature! I love that river with its clear water and the images are right up my alley 😍. Beautiful colors and movement.
Note to self: get out more!
How will you ever get anything done indoors when you are living on Lewis!? 🤣
Thank you so much and I am delighted the video resonates with you. I so much enjoy getting out again after all the back issues over the winter. And yes, you’re right, living on Lewis will massively impact my indoor time 😂😂😂
I oved the big square patchwork-qult of the scond image. Nice work.
Cheers man, yeah that’s my favourite
Hi Alister. I'm a novice photographer with my iPhone 12 camera and I have learned a lot from your videos so far. Thank you.
This Xpan ratio became a drug for me. tt gives me the possibility to bring a sensation of wide space into a local area where there is no vide view. Nice to see you in the field showing how expressive photography works: be free, enjoy the present and create image with what you have at the moment. The second pictures with the peeble gorgeous. See you mate.
Absolutely mate, I am also addicted to it!! I am so happy Fujifilm does not crop away the pixels and leaves a full frame RAW file. I do often change aspect ratios in processing ❤️
Some lovely picks Alister, great technique. 🤙
Thanks 👍
Safe journey to my part of Canada! Make sure Adam takes you to Mt. Arrowsmith Brewpub and Smoke House on Sanford Road!
Sounds good ❤️
Welcome to Vancouver Island!
As I have mentioned before, your channel has really changed my approach to photography. Whatever the weather, whatever the time of day, I go out and have fun. Plenty of experimentation and getting totally absorbed in what I am doing. The captured images to a a certain extent are immaterial! Indeed I have a rolling backlog of images which average about 18 months old 😂
I appreciate that Nick and it’s lovely to hear the content resonates ❤️
👍
Great video - thanks! About getting outside: I have a slogan - "Just GTFO." And we do have some horrendous weather in this area, the Finger Lakes region, New York, USA).
That works 😂❤️
i shot alot of running water shots like that but when people.look at them they just don't get the art of them
Keep at it, do it for yourself. Most people don’t know good art when they see it any way
9m16s. AB: "The sun's come out... I'm actually overheating... It's probably about 8 degrees, but it feels warmer." Me: Those UK photographers are a hearty bunch!
Haha, as soon as I said it I thought! “That’ll sound weird!!”
Pictures are anything but rubbish! Great video with an important message. Love the aerial
video.
Wolfgang
Appreciate that very much thank you 🙏
Very nice tutorial Alister. It called my attention when you said that you "cooled your white balance a bit"; I always assumed that you shot in WB - Auto. When you adjust the WB exposure, do you play with the actual degrees of temperature? Or do you use presets like daylight, cloudy, etc? Thank you!
Many thanks. Mostly just presets, but sometimes I will also set K temperatures, usually something a bit cooler like 5500K
How do you know if the "expressive camera angle" works or not if you don't try?????And, if you like it and "they" don't, then it sucks to be "them"!
Ann was joking with me because I managed to not include the top of my head in the video - hence an “Expressive” comp (just a little in-house joke)
gang aft a-gley
You are probably right 😂
Great subject matter. Thank you. However the oh so poor video quality rather spoilt it….