Come back home after a day out with no good shots and still feel good - this happened to me on Sunday. 5 hours of photography, 2 mediocre photos, but I still had a good day.
I gotta be better about being aware of my surroundings. Sometimes I've just walked around as in a rush to try and find something, find a photo basically. One time I did this and I didn't have a bad time, but towards the end of it when I was about to go home I stopped at a spot, put my camera down just stood there for like 20 mins observing. I ended up finding a really cool composition (one that like you mentioned led to me asking questions about the subject), which is one of my favorite I've ever taken.
Love this quote. In the digital era I think that should be more like 50000. HCB was talking about film and developing 10000 photos. Digital makes it too easy.
Gotta practice, practice, practice! Going back to one of your tips, seeing light; this is one thing I can say I learned from your videos. Just seeing your images many times and thinking about what I noticed in them. The light! Thanks for your "stuff'! Have a great day.
Hey man, your channel helped me out a ton. I've had a passing interest in photography, but you've helped me understand how to actually get started. My camera arrived yesterday and I'm stoked.
Great vid. Keeping it simple is the best advice of all, especially for us beginners. I tend to let myself get all bogged down with all the bells and whistles.
A concise collection of great points, nicely explained -though I ask whether it's advisable to take pictures while wearing sunglasses, as depicted in one scene in the video.
Thank you for that video, I took some real wisdom out of it. The idea of "beeing the observer" has more worth for me than thinking about Canon or Sony...
Great tips, Roman. I find a do some cramming early on trying to swallow the ocean, most often when I realize I need some new gear that I don’t know about yet, but once I’ve got my kit sorted I focus on a small goal like “try back button focus,” “try continuous focus instead of single focus,” “try sport photography with this big zoom,” “figure out flash,” “decide if this focal length works for you,” etc. Also wanted to say I really liked the images you showed when discussing what you consider good light. Great pictures.
Simplicity is definitely helping me. In this nice hot British weather (at the moment), it's my X-T5 with a 16-55mm on a shoulder strap. I need to lose some weight, so it's part of my mantra of "More Feet, Less Eat" and, if I'm out for four hours but mainly walk and only take a few photos, it's still all good. I'm a hobbyist, so I can use any method I need to keep it fun without any pressure.
I concur with Jay Lozier 's comments below. As a senior & a hobby photographer, my goal is to compete against myself to get that "This one's going on the wall" photograph. Sort of like golf, sometimes you get really close to the pin, sometimes it goes in.Still lots of room on my walls.........
I’m just wondering - what is a ”Great photo” for you? Is there any criteria, or it is something based purely on feelings? Could be interesting to wach some video about it!
Love your point about not getting the shot but still enjoying every aspect of the process. I’m definitely not there yet, but I will review my process. Great video Roman, as always. 👍
Hi there and thanks for the video. One thing about the sponsor, though. Prices at MPB have gone crazy lately! I’m all for circular economy and as much as possible I’ll buy second hand gear. But what’s the point of risking having issues with used products if they’re basically sold at 90% of their retail value, or are even more expensive (for example, it costs more at the moment to buy an XT-5 body there (in « as new » condition) than to buy it new on some websites). I bought an XT-4 in January, it was branded as new and it costed me 1250€. If I wanted to buy it now, it would cost me almost 200 more. I just don’t get it.
It’s easy to keep camera gear simple if you don’t have a lot of money 😁. I started out with a film camera and 50mm lens so am very used to minimal equipment. I now have a mirrorless camera and single manual prime lens. This is a perfect setup for street photography imo. Less gear and less decisions to have to make.
@roman, in one of your videos, you mentioned an app helping you planning your day where you Outline your route by the sunlight. What was the name of the sunlight app?
I wish I would have heard these wise words earlier...7 yrs ago I sold my Canon dslr and 3 lenses to downsize and spare my shoulder. With the money I went to "the Jungle"(!!) in London, bought a used fuji x t1, and started an avalange of lenses and more...I love it❤❤...😂 Thx for all your wonderful videos...
Only thing I would disagree on is about the concept of "having good light". The question should be more about "what is the light doing". Light has a dramatic effect on colors, mood, shapes, shadows, reflections etc. and regardless of how harsh the light is, or what direction it is coming from you can put your self in situations to get great shots if you know how to read light and use it to your advantage. Sure you can have preferences, but in most cases it's not going to be doing exactly what you want and you need to work to take advantage of whatever light you have (even if that is to choose a simply to choose a location that might be better in those conditions). You do kind-of make this point... but you make it sound like "good light" is something that "exists" rather than something that the photographer "creates". I honestly think this could be it's own video.... its so subtle... but it's probably the most valuable change of mindset I ever had...
Totally agree. I’m a hobbyist who hates speed lights so available light it is. There is a certain quality to the light sometimes though. It almost takes over he image and becomes the subject when captured correctly. Definitely “good light”.
I think "Getting it right in camera" means getting a solid image that's what you want in camera that can be tweaked in editing. It also means did you take enough time to get a composition. To me the most important rule is "Being an observer", look around, let the scene 'talk to you', look for compositions, stop and contemplate the possible image. If the final analysis is the composition does work, haven't lost anything. I would propose a rule 0: have your gear with you. Even if you don't take a photo you could take a photo.
I’ve been taking photographs for a long time and I couldn’t improve my skills. I’m living in the outskirts of London so I could visit London only once a month. So I feel like I couldn’t improve because I’m not going out to shoot very often. Is it right? Any suggestions to overcome?
Saying "understand light" in a photography guide is a little like saying "understand love" in a relationship guide :D Love the video!
Such am amazing sentiment. Spot on, my man.
Come back home after a day out with no good shots and still feel good - this happened to me on Sunday.
5 hours of photography, 2 mediocre photos, but I still had a good day.
I gotta be better about being aware of my surroundings. Sometimes I've just walked around as in a rush to try and find something, find a photo basically. One time I did this and I didn't have a bad time, but towards the end of it when I was about to go home I stopped at a spot, put my camera down just stood there for like 20 mins observing. I ended up finding a really cool composition (one that like you mentioned led to me asking questions about the subject), which is one of my favorite I've ever taken.
“Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson
Love this quote. In the digital era I think that should be more like 50000. HCB was talking about film and developing 10000 photos. Digital makes it too easy.
@@Dustyphoto915 yeah, now its more like, the your first 10000 photos you think are ok/good
And that's if you're good! I'm still getting through my worst.
Lucky that I’ve taken a pic over 20000 times on my iphone.
Gotta practice, practice, practice! Going back to one of your tips, seeing light; this is one thing I can say I learned from your videos. Just seeing your images many times and thinking about what I noticed in them. The light! Thanks for your "stuff'! Have a great day.
I am used to take the shoot of landscape with my Kase landscape filters set, good for me to control the light outdoors.
Hey man, your channel helped me out a ton. I've had a passing interest in photography, but you've helped me understand how to actually get started. My camera arrived yesterday and I'm stoked.
Great vid. Keeping it simple is the best advice of all, especially for us beginners. I tend to let myself get all bogged down with all the bells and whistles.
A concise collection of great points, nicely explained -though I ask whether it's advisable to take pictures while wearing sunglasses, as depicted in one scene in the video.
Thank you, Roman! I always learn something on street photography watching your videos. Please keep up the great work! 🇦🇺
Thank you for that video, I took some real wisdom out of it. The idea of "beeing the observer" has more worth for me than thinking about Canon or Sony...
Roman thanks so much! I think you hit the key points well!
Great video as always!! Thank you!!
Thank you.
Great tips, Roman. I find a do some cramming early on trying to swallow the ocean, most often when I realize I need some new gear that I don’t know about yet, but once I’ve got my kit sorted I focus on a small goal like “try back button focus,” “try continuous focus instead of single focus,” “try sport photography with this big zoom,” “figure out flash,” “decide if this focal length works for you,” etc.
Also wanted to say I really liked the images you showed when discussing what you consider good light. Great pictures.
Simplicity is definitely helping me. In this nice hot British weather (at the moment), it's my X-T5 with a 16-55mm on a shoulder strap. I need to lose some weight, so it's part of my mantra of "More Feet, Less Eat" and, if I'm out for four hours but mainly walk and only take a few photos, it's still all good. I'm a hobbyist, so I can use any method I need to keep it fun without any pressure.
I totally agree with the rules! especially with rule #1. keeping it simple allows for a more controlled environment which makes improving easier!
Love ihe ideas of simple
Thank you for this
These are great suggestions/ideas/rules for using the limited time most of us have to best effect!!
Love your music selections, where do you get them??
Keeping it simple helps me a lot. Having too much gear ends up in heavy backpack that weights a ton.
I like these tips, great video!
As always, sound advice, Roman, especially about practising the different aspects of photography first.
Nice video, but above all: beautiful photos!
As always, a beautiful pack of advices to avoid being overwhelmed too quickly ! Thank you for that one 🔥🔥🔥
I concur with Jay Lozier 's comments below. As a senior & a hobby photographer, my goal is to compete against myself to get that "This one's going on the wall" photograph. Sort of like golf, sometimes you get really close to the pin, sometimes it goes in.Still lots of room on my walls.........
I’m just wondering - what is a ”Great photo” for you? Is there any criteria, or it is something based purely on feelings? Could be interesting to wach some video about it!
Will do!
Great suggestion. I’d love to see that video.
Love your point about not getting the shot but still enjoying every aspect of the process. I’m definitely not there yet, but I will review my process. Great video Roman, as always. 👍
6th golden rule: watch every Roman's video. I'd put it number one but it's already taken.
Excellent points. I sold 2 cameras & 4 lenses to get to 1 camera with a fixed lens so I could focus more on the art and composition.
Hi there and thanks for the video. One thing about the sponsor, though. Prices at MPB have gone crazy lately! I’m all for circular economy and as much as possible I’ll buy second hand gear. But what’s the point of risking having issues with used products if they’re basically sold at 90% of their retail value, or are even more expensive (for example, it costs more at the moment to buy an XT-5 body there (in « as new » condition) than to buy it new on some websites).
I bought an XT-4 in January, it was branded as new and it costed me 1250€. If I wanted to buy it now, it would cost me almost 200 more. I just don’t get it.
Thank you for this great type of videos
Outstanding! Simple and well explained, example shots superb. Content creator fits here 😊
One of the best photographers I know shoots with an iPhone.
Light, composition, and emotion do not care about the format on which they are captured. I love to see people make great photos with phones.
@@Dustyphoto915 That’s why I stopped watching after “Golden Rule #1”.
Keep the vids coming , cant get enough !
Will you be doing anymore workshops this year?
Very helpful and realistic couple of tips 👍 thanks Roman 🙏
Another fantastic Video.
Awesome tips Roman,❤
It’s easy to keep camera gear simple if you don’t have a lot of money 😁. I started out with a film camera and 50mm lens so am very used to minimal equipment. I now have a mirrorless camera and single manual prime lens. This is a perfect setup for street photography imo. Less gear and less decisions to have to make.
@roman, in one of your videos, you mentioned an app helping you planning your day where you Outline your route by the sunlight.
What was the name of the sunlight app?
Great video
I wish I would have heard these wise words earlier...7 yrs ago I sold my Canon dslr and 3 lenses to downsize and spare my shoulder. With the money I went to "the Jungle"(!!) in London, bought a used fuji x t1, and started an avalange of lenses and more...I love it❤❤...😂
Thx for all your wonderful videos...
Work the scene.
Be patient.
Another nice video, Roman. 😊 Nice advice for beginners! Is there a golden rule for GAS??😅
My observations for interesting pictures are, backlighting, atmospheric haze or smoke, geometry.
excellent!
Did I really spot Eren Sarigul in some “cut scenes”?
If so: you two are my favorite London photographers on YT.
Only thing I would disagree on is about the concept of "having good light". The question should be more about "what is the light doing". Light has a dramatic effect on colors, mood, shapes, shadows, reflections etc. and regardless of how harsh the light is, or what direction it is coming from you can put your self in situations to get great shots if you know how to read light and use it to your advantage. Sure you can have preferences, but in most cases it's not going to be doing exactly what you want and you need to work to take advantage of whatever light you have (even if that is to choose a simply to choose a location that might be better in those conditions). You do kind-of make this point... but you make it sound like "good light" is something that "exists" rather than something that the photographer "creates". I honestly think this could be it's own video.... its so subtle... but it's probably the most valuable change of mindset I ever had...
Totally agree. I’m a hobbyist who hates speed lights so available light it is. There is a certain quality to the light sometimes though. It almost takes over he image and becomes the subject when captured correctly. Definitely “good light”.
He already did a video.
The 3 steps to every photograph: Recognition, Composition, Exposure.
50 tabs open and watching videos at 1.25x yep that's me!
My say would be. Instead of keep buying n changing gear. Shoot raw. Learn how to use what you have and learn how to edit.
The best photos I’ve taken was when I wasn’t into photography
ok
I think "Getting it right in camera" means getting a solid image that's what you want in camera that can be tweaked in editing. It also means did you take enough time to get a composition.
To me the most important rule is "Being an observer", look around, let the scene 'talk to you', look for compositions, stop and contemplate the possible image. If the final analysis is the composition does work, haven't lost anything.
I would propose a rule 0: have your gear with you. Even if you don't take a photo you could take a photo.
I agree with you whole heartedly on your comments & those are the fundamentals I follow.
I’ve been taking photographs for a long time and I couldn’t improve my skills. I’m living in the outskirts of London so I could visit London only once a month. So I feel like I couldn’t improve because I’m not going out to shoot very often. Is it right? Any suggestions to overcome?
Too much talking. Keep it simple. More photography, less words. Please.