Love the video as usual. I just got back from shooting some street at my usual Seattle haunt (Pike Place Market). I set a personal best for myself and actually asked three different people for their photos throughout the morning. I ended up having amazing conversations with two of them and walked away feeling like I made a real connection and somewhat exhilarated. I can totally see the benefit of doing this right off the bat! Thanks for the inspirations:)
Yes I did enjoy the TH-cam video cheers mate. It reminds me of that day in Chinatown. Gary when I asked people if I could take the portraits. Yeah the portraits were not brilliant as your photography. But I had a go it took me out of my comfort zone. I felt I had achieved something that day haha. Another time when I was in Liverpool I saw a woman in red. I sat there thinking I should take her images and ask her that moment of fear going through my mind. I knew it would be a great shot so I just went up to her and asked her if I could take her picture she said yes and was pleased I asked her. Afterwards I felt great and was crowing about it on the bus home.👍
So thoughts then … In this day and age, does it matter what size camera we use? Especially for consented portraits? Aren’t people just as aware of a P&S pointing at them as a big SLR body and pro lens (which are now cheaper to buy used now and make a maybe more open statement than a slightly shady small camera ). Everyone on Tiktok knows what a Fuji X100V is 😂 Second … any specific tips for photographers who don’t have your outgoing personality? Most of us are pretty boring by comparison! Great video! Thanks for sharing 👍
I’m not sure it matters what camera we use. I will say I don’t really care. ☺️ I mean I care about people (very much) but I’m not overly concerned about what they think about me so I suppose I would never have that kind of internal debate. As for tips … I project how I want to be seen. I’m actually very shy I just don’t project that. It takes practice. My workshops deal with this very topic in an experiential way. But that said what I would say is it isn’t how you feel that’s important as much as what you do. So a lot of people are shy and they are at the effect of that shyness. I’m shy and I swim against that tide. I hope that helps. Thanks for the well thought out comment by the way I really appreciate that :)
I actually learned the flow or the zone whatever you call it from football. It’s basically letting your muscle memory control you while you’re really hyper aware and sensitive to your surroundings. The only thing is where I live don’t get too use the flow to much because everything is to slow paced and nothing really fast.
Yeah it isn’t dictated by place. It’s kind rising above thoughts. I know the flow state you’re talking about I played a lot of sports too. Meditation is good for it
Great video as always. Getting yourself in the right frame of mind to `see' images is essential to find those bangers. The zine was excellent by the way and I recommend it to everyone looking at your channel. Keep it up sir!!
Love the video as usual. I just got back from shooting some street at my usual Seattle haunt (Pike Place Market). I set a personal best for myself and actually asked three different people for their photos throughout the morning. I ended up having amazing conversations with two of them and walked away feeling like I made a real connection and somewhat exhilarated. I can totally see the benefit of doing this right off the bat! Thanks for the inspirations:)
That’s such good news my friend. :) it’s such a great feeling when we nail a few :)
Yes I did enjoy the TH-cam video cheers mate. It reminds me of that day in Chinatown. Gary when I asked people if I could take the portraits. Yeah the portraits were not brilliant as your photography. But I had a go it took me out of my comfort zone. I felt I had achieved something that day haha. Another time when I was in Liverpool I saw a woman in red. I sat there thinking I should take her images and ask her that moment of fear going through my mind. I knew it would be a great shot so I just went up to her and asked her if I could take her picture she said yes and was pleased I asked her. Afterwards I felt great and was crowing about it on the bus home.👍
Thanks mark
Very insightful and inspiring video. I love it. Last Sunday I asked two coppers if I could take their photo. They were incredibly nice.
Ha that’s awesome :) and thanks so much 🥊🎯
I never plan on asking anyone for their photo because it's not my style. But I always come home with about 5 photos that I asked for.
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Brilliant stuff! Very inspiring and your work is very much appreciated.
Thanks Roger mate
Another banger! You are such an inspiration!!!
Thanks Robert mate :)
As always cool inspiration Gary!
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Fukn bang on video.... Great advice.
Thanks brother
Solid vid Gary
Thank you
So thoughts then …
In this day and age, does it matter what size camera we use? Especially for consented portraits? Aren’t people just as aware of a P&S pointing at them as a big SLR body and pro lens (which are now cheaper to buy used now and make a maybe more open statement than a slightly shady small camera ). Everyone on Tiktok knows what a Fuji X100V is 😂
Second … any specific tips for photographers who don’t have your outgoing personality? Most of us are pretty boring by comparison!
Great video! Thanks for sharing 👍
I’m not sure it matters what camera we use. I will say I don’t really care. ☺️ I mean I care about people (very much) but I’m not overly concerned about what they think about me so I suppose I would never have that kind of internal debate.
As for tips … I project how I want to be seen. I’m actually very shy I just don’t project that. It takes practice. My workshops deal with this very topic in an experiential way. But that said what I would say is it isn’t how you feel that’s important as much as what you do. So a lot of people are shy and they are at the effect of that shyness. I’m shy and I swim against that tide. I hope that helps. Thanks for the well thought out comment by the way I really appreciate that :)
Great vid ❤️👊
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I actually learned the flow or the zone whatever you call it from football. It’s basically letting your muscle memory control you while you’re really hyper aware and sensitive to your surroundings. The only thing is where I live don’t get too use the flow to much because everything is to slow paced and nothing really fast.
Yeah it isn’t dictated by place. It’s kind rising above thoughts. I know the flow state you’re talking about I played a lot of sports too. Meditation is good for it
E como terminou a conversa com quem perguntou a você por que estava fotografando? Abraços do Brasil. Gostei!
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Great video as always. Getting yourself in the right frame of mind to `see' images is essential to find those bangers. The zine was excellent by the way and I recommend it to everyone looking at your channel. Keep it up sir!!
Thanks Tony mate :) keep clicking mate
Brilliant video and photographs, as per usual Gary!!!
Thanks :)
Great video,brilliant advice
Thanks my friend
Love your images do you shoot them in jpeg with the Gr3
@@byfleetsurrey hey mate - raw files - the lightroom and photoshop - thanks a lot :)
Love your videos. very well done. Thanks for inspiring me!
Thanks my friend
Well done !! Great video from the top man.Great advice
Thanks buddy
Great advice
Thank you
What is the reflector you use to bounce the light?
Hi. Just a reflector mate. A flash defuser. But anything with a white reflective surface
You don’t ship the magazine to Canada?
Oh right - yes I can
The option should be on there.
If it just email me or message me on IG :)
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