having just watched Steve McCurry at work, I'm astonished at his speed. His discreet presence in the city is almost stealth as he snaps away. Would love to see more of his workflow!
His pictures are the best I've ever seen. There are seriously so good I want to give up photography and keep doing it forever at the same time. Just to chase those same magical mysterious moments he captured, while also knowing I'll never be good enough to find them.
Interesting seeing McCurry in action taking random shots in the street... also interesting the handle that he has attached to his DSLR, is the first time I see that, I guess it gives him better handling or balance of the camera...
So amazing to see his rows and rows of cabinets full of slides... and to watch him whip out the original transparencies of such incredibly famous photographs!
@@robrossington7118 In his Masters of Photography course he talks about having rolls of film confiscated by authorities in some countries during his career. For sure there was probably some good shit on those rolls that even McCurry himself never got to see.
7:00 Very cool how he controls the shutter with the left index finger, the right hand holding the pistol grip Also, how he uses his right eye for the viewfinder, and the left eye could potentially be used to take in the entire scene if necessary
He has a problem with one hand due to a childhood injury which is why he reaches over the top of the camera. Most people are right eye dominant, it's the very reason the eyepiece is offset, to enable you to look around the camera with your left eye and avoid pressing your nose against the rear of the camera. On a rangefinder camera the eyepiece is in the left corner.
@@Tom_TH-cam_stole_my_handle Do you know if he had always had that problem? I've seen pictures of him when young (in Afghanistan, for example), and I found both cameras with pistol grip and normal ones.
so hit the core of me with this.. am re-born, and this gave me what i needed - it was the spark that set ablaze my internal passion -- amen - GOds timing is Everythingt !! thank you
lots of people go on and on about having to have small cameras in the street..i use a DSLR like Steve and most often with a 70-200 lens. I reckon people notice me maybe one percent of the time...
Some people think he's left handed.I say No ! that's the way he holds the camera for a better steady picturesHe does so to avoid camera shakes.that's how i hold it too and it's amazing believe me :-D
Hi, Also, he said in his personal blog that he used to shoot normally. But with age, the nerves in his right hand aren't as sensitive. Before he shot with MF lenses, but now relies on full AF lenses
My guess about the way he shoots is part preference and part because he looks through the view finder with his right eye, it could also be about not obstructing his peripheral vision by putting his hand on the side of the camera. And maybe he has discovered that people notice him move to take their picture less if he is not clearly holding it the way you would expect someone to who is about to take a photo. All just guesses, but maybe he will share with us!? Steve, why do you shoot like that?
Is actually a free style thing, most people use 35mm or 50mm. However there are people that use zooms like a 24mm-105mm or 24mm-70mm since gives them more freedom to not get in the subjects face if necessary and shot from the distance. The disadvantage of this is that using zoom lenses tends to give you away since people will notice you more because of the size of the lens sticking out from the camera, specially if you are using pro-grade lenses in a full frame camera. I use a 5DmkIII and have paired it with a 40mm f2.8 pancake lens, and has been great results since the lens is as flat as it could be and is not so intimidating in the street, and also is not an expensive lens...
If the subject is in a public place, there’s no expectation of privacy, so yes, it’s okay. Now when it comes to publishing those images, I can’t answer that.
@@vermontmike9800 As long as the photos aren't used commercially, photos of strangers in public can be used to promote the artist. They can be sold as prints in a gallery also without written permission from that person.
Marek Sysoł And why exactly is it rude? I don't get why people are so parranoid about someone taking a photo of them. I personally can only feel honored when someone takes a photo of me, because it means that the I caught the photographer's eye, for whatever reason. To me, general attitude to photographers worldwide is just showing us the general lack of trust between people in the modern age....
Miroslav Majstorovic Because the photographer is going to USE the image for a purpose for which you are not complicit. You might be ridiculed. The image may be used for commercial purposes and your appearance is not compensated. You might value your privacy, or be insecure about your appearance - either in general, or at that particular frozen moment - and yet you might be splashed on screens around the world. Some cultures have very specific feelings about 'stealing of souls,' to be dramatic about it. Whatever, it's a theft of your consent. So, yeah - rude. You're welcome to your own sentiments when someone takes your picture, but understand not everyone feels that way.
As far as everydays paranoids make me agree with you and Relax314 up here, i also get sad for the reasons Centaurus mentioned on his comment, many or most people now seem to be defensive towards photographers. Therefore, it makes me wonder how many wonderful, genuine ones didnt make the epic photo of their career out of hesitation because of it? I believe most legendary photographers, like Mr. McCurry himself, Sebastiao Salgado, Cartier Bresson and many others wouldnt have made half of their iconic photos if they had half of this defensive behaviour from nowadays people, back then.
Exactly mu thoughts Raffy.....and btw, no those photos can't be used for commercial purposes, at least not legally. Street photography is meant to capture the essence of human interaction and to portray humans in all kinds of environments and social situations. All the legendary photos aren't just photos but also great documents of different times in our history. Whining about feelings and insecurities just seem so childish. And kinda sad from a photographer's perspective. Afterall, there is a reason it is called a public space. The law in most of the western world says that you can take a photo of whatever you want.
I dont think I have the nerve to walk up infront of a person , take a photo of him and just walk away as nothing ever happened! What about permission etc..?
having just watched Steve McCurry at work, I'm astonished at his speed. His discreet presence in the city is almost stealth as he snaps away. Would love to see more of his workflow!
Definitely my fave photographer, he's just a wizard at composition and color and noticing the shot in the first place. A true master.
His pictures are the best I've ever seen. There are seriously so good I want to give up photography and keep doing it forever at the same time. Just to chase those same magical mysterious moments he captured, while also knowing I'll never be good enough to find them.
For some reason while I'm watching Steve I have the urge to shoot with my 35mm f/2 lens.
A true legend his photos have graced many magazines
3 words describe his photographs: strong, beautiful, emotional. A true master...
Interesting seeing McCurry in action taking random shots in the street... also interesting the handle that he has attached to his DSLR, is the first time I see that, I guess it gives him better handling or balance of the camera...
also intersting to see how he photoshops his shots
He has a problem with his right hand so you'll see him reaching over the top of the camera with his left.
Such a large camera for street photography and no one notices him.... Steve is a master of his craft that's why :-)
So amazing to see his rows and rows of cabinets full of slides... and to watch him whip out the original transparencies of such incredibly famous photographs!
Makes me wonder how much gold we haven’t seen!!
@@robrossington7118 In his Masters of Photography course he talks about having rolls of film confiscated by authorities in some countries during his career. For sure there was probably some good shit on those rolls that even McCurry himself never got to see.
yes it IS about being in the moment...in the zone...well said
He captures fantastic human interest images. They open our eyes to the world
7:00 Very cool how he controls the shutter with the left index finger, the right hand holding the pistol grip
Also, how he uses his right eye for the viewfinder, and the left eye could potentially be used to take in the entire scene if necessary
He has a problem with one hand due to a childhood injury which is why he reaches over the top of the camera. Most people are right eye dominant, it's the very reason the eyepiece is offset, to enable you to look around the camera with your left eye and avoid pressing your nose against the rear of the camera. On a rangefinder camera the eyepiece is in the left corner.
@@Tom_TH-cam_stole_my_handle Do you know if he had always had that problem? I've seen pictures of him when young (in Afghanistan, for example), and I found both cameras with pistol grip and normal ones.
@@dummybert He injured his right hand as a young child. Exactly how old he was I don't know.
so hit the core of me with this.. am re-born, and this gave me what i needed - it was the spark that set ablaze my internal passion -- amen - GOds timing is Everythingt !! thank you
Living Legend.
I absolutely love this guy's work
I like the holding style with the handle, it's very cool.
Also he must be a master of judging exposure, most of the shots we saw were on slide film.
of course he is
The Nikon D3 is still the best for close ups and portraits. I used the Nikon AF 85mm f/1.4D the most for creative style on the street.
4:10-4:30, listen to it over and over again.
The best is at 6:43 and 7:00 !
Love the old film cases.
Watching him makes me laugh at “photographers” who say Fuji and Leica are street shooters. Rock that DSLR!
lots of people go on and on about having to have small cameras in the street..i use a DSLR like Steve and most often with a 70-200 lens. I reckon people notice me maybe one percent of the time...
They way he holds his camera is different. But a really well know photographer!
why 360p. this is 2012. 720p should be the standard.
I love this job...
Anyone else notice the Velvia 100 box behind mccurry ? lol
It's for the Documentation in 2020, "The last Roll of Fujichrome"
The moment i red your comment , the video showed them the first time ;)
Some people think he's left handed.I say No ! that's the way he holds the camera for a better steady picturesHe does so to avoid camera shakes.that's how i hold it too and it's amazing believe me :-D
Hi, Also, he said in his personal blog that he used to shoot normally. But with age, the nerves in his right hand aren't as sensitive. Before he shot with MF lenses, but now relies on full AF lenses
More and better support is why.
My guess about the way he shoots is part preference and part because he looks through the view finder with his right eye, it could also be about not obstructing his peripheral vision by putting his hand on the side of the camera. And maybe he has discovered that people notice him move to take their picture less if he is not clearly holding it the way you would expect someone to who is about to take a photo. All just guesses, but maybe he will share with us!? Steve, why do you shoot like that?
i love this your photo
Great man....*
Thank you
Doesnt the people being photographed randonly think its weird or smething?
Btw he is amazing!!
whats the device steve has attached to his nikon???
This is from 2009.
my question is.. how do you photograph someone on the street? dont you get chase?
especially considering there's probably a camera crew following him too!
thank u
Wich model that used for street photo?
What camera is at 3:12? Is that the d3s?
what do u call tha hand grip ?
Talking about GEAR and I have to watch this shit in 360p
Um, its not really about the lens! Also thats a 35 F2.0D i believe, an amazing prime lens and neither is it that cheap for a prime.
Genius. What kind of camera he is using ?
Nikon d3
@@giovanniscognamillo7762 Still a great camera.
which lens is commonly used for street photography.?
mostly under 50mm for buildings and streetscapes depending on what you are trying to capture ,street portraiture over 50mm
i use 24mm to 35mm for street scenes & 50mm to 85mm for portraits.....but sometimes i switch them round haha
Is actually a free style thing, most people use 35mm or 50mm. However there are people that use zooms like a 24mm-105mm or 24mm-70mm since gives them more freedom to not get in the subjects face if necessary and shot from the distance. The disadvantage of this is that using zoom lenses tends to give you away since people will notice you more because of the size of the lens sticking out from the camera, specially if you are using pro-grade lenses in a full frame camera. I use a 5DmkIII and have paired it with a 40mm f2.8 pancake lens, and has been great results since the lens is as flat as it could be and is not so intimidating in the street, and also is not an expensive lens...
Nikon D3/D3S/D3X - not sure which one
D3
Far better support holding and doing this way.
I found out after making the comment he has nerve damage in his right arm from a childhood injury, so he can't press the shutter but can grip things.
is that 24mm f2.8 lens he is using.. ? anyone?
I thought it was the 50mm F1.4.
+Marino Casini
i believe that is 35f2
it's the Prime lens with an apperture of f/1.8 50mm
No!It's old 35 afd 2.0
One thing I noticed that he is taking pics of people without their permission. Is it OK ?
If the subject is in a public place, there’s no expectation of privacy, so yes, it’s okay. Now when it comes to publishing those images, I can’t answer that.
it's called Street photography and yes they are in a public place
@@vermontmike9800 As long as the photos aren't used commercially, photos of strangers in public can be used to promote the artist. They can be sold as prints in a gallery also without written permission from that person.
I was :O - ing at these being on film
7:04 WTF where's the person's head??
it's a zombie. no actually looks like he's wearing a hoodie and his head is slumped down onto his arms.
He has a big box of velvia 100.
Nikon
D2X?
Jesus Samaniego nah, it's a D3.
nic
I was hoping to learn some Photoshopping tricks :-)
que gosta vem foto de arte só entra facebook thiago raniere
5:15 was heartbreaking. What a backwards society.
i think because his left handed
the arabian girl photo... I see distrust.. maybe hatred in her eyes.
with experts like this you can always count on stunning 360p video footage.
fast shutter, high aperture
He's a 10 years old kid, ignore him.
Worse things can happen :)
it's d3 for sure..not s or x..
Nikon d3
Steve McCurry must be a heavy smoker
wierd holding a dslr x)
Love his work, just can't stand the way he holds the damn camera (x
Beautiful stuff nonetheless :p
Didn´t know McCurry was Left handed!
kind of creepy just seeing some old guy take a snap of you
Exactly. As a photographer I think that's just plain rude.
Marek Sysoł And why exactly is it rude? I don't get why people are so parranoid about someone taking a photo of them. I personally can only feel honored when someone takes a photo of me, because it means that the I caught the photographer's eye, for whatever reason. To me, general attitude to photographers worldwide is just showing us the general lack of trust between people in the modern age....
Miroslav Majstorovic Because the photographer is going to USE the image for a purpose for which you are not complicit. You might be ridiculed. The image may be used for commercial purposes and your appearance is not compensated. You might value your privacy, or be insecure about your appearance - either in general, or at that particular frozen moment - and yet you might be splashed on screens around the world. Some cultures have very specific feelings about 'stealing of souls,' to be dramatic about it. Whatever, it's a theft of your consent. So, yeah - rude. You're welcome to your own sentiments when someone takes your picture, but understand not everyone feels that way.
As far as everydays paranoids make me agree with you and Relax314 up here, i also get sad for the reasons Centaurus mentioned on his comment, many or most people now seem to be defensive towards photographers. Therefore, it makes me wonder how many wonderful, genuine ones didnt make the epic photo of their career out of hesitation because of it? I believe most legendary photographers, like Mr. McCurry himself, Sebastiao Salgado, Cartier Bresson and many others wouldnt have made half of their iconic photos if they had half of this defensive behaviour from nowadays people, back then.
Exactly mu thoughts Raffy.....and btw, no those photos can't be used for commercial purposes, at least not legally. Street photography is meant to capture the essence of human interaction and to portray humans in all kinds of environments and social situations. All the legendary photos aren't just photos but also great documents of different times in our history. Whining about feelings and insecurities just seem so childish. And kinda sad from a photographer's perspective. Afterall, there is a reason it is called a public space. The law in most of the western world says that you can take a photo of whatever you want.
:O
I dont think I have the nerve to walk up infront of a person , take a photo of him and just walk away as nothing ever happened! What about permission etc..?
He's in a public space. By law he's allowed.
Low your style!