Probably the best take on this famous quote on youtube, 100% agree with what you shared. Always thought it meant more than just physically getting closer to your subject.
i remember when i was learning photography, i had only used lenses that could do zoom, one particular day my teacher came to me and handed me a 50mm lens and asked me to shoot with it. i said something like "oh crap this one doesn't zoom in" as i struggled with the focus ring and he said "the best zoom a photographer can have are in his feet" that's a lesson that took me a while to actually give value to, i never enjoyed getting close to people when shooting photos, always liked to have space and be able to zoom in and out. nowadays tho, i see the importance of that, and i became less and less dependent on the zoom
I also rely heavily on zoom, due to fear of what might happen or who I could annoy (or even anger) if they notice. Usually the answer is no one, but it's a hard thing to learn to accept. I guess it only comes with practice and persistence.
I’m in a similar place with my photography right now. The audience thing is the most tricky. I can think of my “target” but there is no guarantee I will ever get to those people. Especially with my very limited reach on social media and through my website. That’s why I focus on making photos for myself.
I am with you. It’s hard enough to take, process and organize the photos let alone find someone to like them. It gets to me sometime-I wish I got more likes and attention. But it’s for me. And if it’s not you risk getting your feelings hurt.
Not me with an empty glass and a full water bottle next to me pouring in after that ending. Loved this one, Hunter. I think getting closer is one of the most difficult things to do. Both physically and emotionally. Many times we fear what would happen if we do, thinking something bad will. And truth is, most of the times, the answer is "nothing". Writing this more for myself than for anybody else. I find it very hard to do. I hope I can figure it out in time. PS: That Escort pic is 🔥
My introduction to and first photographs were in 1960... I was ten years old. This was one of the first things my dad said to me. Fill your picture up with the subject... as much as possible. I try even though I miss it often.
Great question! Street Photography is a bit more open ended, and is usually about capturing the world as you see it - it's often seen as standalone Art with a capital A, whereas photojournalism is often more focussed on a specific angle, and while it's also art, it's usually Journalism first, THEN art. At least, that's my opinion 😅
It takes time! I've been shooting at least 40h a week for 4 years, and I still feel like I'm miles away from where I want to be. I think it's important to make sure you're having fun making the photos in the first place, and think of the end results as a nice bonus :)
You can see some of his images from that series here: www.magnumphotos.com/newsroom/robert-capa-israel-1948-1950/ Many have criticised that he focussed on the Jewish population, which is a valid concern - how much of that was Capa, and how much of it was the press, I don't know. What I do know is that while Capa and Chim covered the Jewish diaspora, George Rodger (also Magnum) covered the Palestinians and the British occupation more heavily, so there is some balance there. Worth checking out this too! www.magnumphotos.com/newsroom/from-the-archive-israel-and-palestine/
Probably the best take on this famous quote on youtube, 100% agree with what you shared. Always thought it meant more than just physically getting closer to your subject.
Thanks so much!
i remember when i was learning photography, i had only used lenses that could do zoom, one particular day my teacher came to me and handed me a 50mm lens and asked me to shoot with it.
i said something like "oh crap this one doesn't zoom in" as i struggled with the focus ring and he said
"the best zoom a photographer can have are in his feet"
that's a lesson that took me a while to actually give value to, i never enjoyed getting close to people when shooting photos, always liked to have space and be able to zoom in and out.
nowadays tho, i see the importance of that, and i became less and less dependent on the zoom
I also rely heavily on zoom, due to fear of what might happen or who I could annoy (or even anger) if they notice.
Usually the answer is no one, but it's a hard thing to learn to accept. I guess it only comes with practice and persistence.
I’m in a similar place with my photography right now. The audience thing is the most tricky. I can think of my “target” but there is no guarantee I will ever get to those people. Especially with my very limited reach on social media and through my website. That’s why I focus on making photos for myself.
You just gotta find the people who are on the same wavelength as you!
I am with you. It’s hard enough to take, process and organize the photos let alone find someone to like them. It gets to me sometime-I wish I got more likes and attention. But it’s for me. And if it’s not you risk getting your feelings hurt.
Not me with an empty glass and a full water bottle next to me pouring in after that ending.
Loved this one, Hunter. I think getting closer is one of the most difficult things to do. Both physically and emotionally. Many times we fear what would happen if we do, thinking something bad will.
And truth is, most of the times, the answer is "nothing".
Writing this more for myself than for anybody else. I find it very hard to do. I hope I can figure it out in time.
PS: That Escort pic is 🔥
Thank you Juan!!!
My introduction to and first photographs were in 1960... I was ten years old. This was one of the first things my dad said to me. Fill your picture up with the subject... as much as possible. I try even though I miss it often.
Getting closer is such a great way to create impact - learning to use distance and scale is a huge level up!
Great video! One question - what’s the difference between “street photography” and photojournalism?
Great question! Street Photography is a bit more open ended, and is usually about capturing the world as you see it - it's often seen as standalone Art with a capital A, whereas photojournalism is often more focussed on a specific angle, and while it's also art, it's usually Journalism first, THEN art. At least, that's my opinion 😅
loved this video this is for sure helping up my game
Awesome! So glad I could help
«If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough - but watch out for landmines!»
Yeah landmines are 100% confirmed to be unpleasant, generally
in the immortal words of one of my photo teachers "zoom with your feet"
is there a way i can figure out my photography style?, im not sure what mine is
I definitely wish I were a better photographer. I feel like I haven't been patient enough
It takes time! I've been shooting at least 40h a week for 4 years, and I still feel like I'm miles away from where I want to be. I think it's important to make sure you're having fun making the photos in the first place, and think of the end results as a nice bonus :)
True fans will like.🎉
He documented the invasion of Palestine? Is there a good online site with said photos, that you know of?
You can see some of his images from that series here: www.magnumphotos.com/newsroom/robert-capa-israel-1948-1950/
Many have criticised that he focussed on the Jewish population, which is a valid concern - how much of that was Capa, and how much of it was the press, I don't know. What I do know is that while Capa and Chim covered the Jewish diaspora, George Rodger (also Magnum) covered the Palestinians and the British occupation more heavily, so there is some balance there. Worth checking out this too! www.magnumphotos.com/newsroom/from-the-archive-israel-and-palestine/
Why is your name Hunter? You look more like a Gavin.
Dunno it's always been like that
i want to create impact in my photos and share them with people, but it's so hard to get to better know the world around you as an introvert T-T
It is hard! Try to focus on capturing the way you're feeling and seeing the world, and people will relate, trust me!
Capa was a faker.
first
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Good job ❤
Faster than me even, dang
9:32 Why so bossy???
It's good for ur health