This video is a little different from the others I’ve made up to this point. It’s not practical “how to” photography advice. But, I think it’s just as important, if not more important than much of the “how to stuff”. Is it worth making more of them? REALLY curious to see what you folks think.
Great content as always Mitchell. Really valuable insights and tips and always well illustrated with your images. I've experienced several of these things on the road, as I'm sure others have too, but as you say this topic is rarely covered as content and if so, not as well thought out or presented as this.
Now this is some epic content. Tired of “instagramers” doing backflips and showing off their hot friends dancing in Bali. Please give us more. What a breeze of fresh air into this photography world
This is the type of videos that makes a difference and make your channel unique... I love them! Travel and street photography it is not only technical aspects of photography, it is as much about these questions mentioned and covered on your advices about personal option as a photographer, human interaction with locals, and so on! keep sharing these with us, Mitchell, and I will keep coming back! Thanks
This is an eye opener for me. None of the photographers presenting their self on TH-cam talk about this kind of topic. You got a new subscriber & a follower.
I've only watch two videos of yours and I've learned so much from you than from any other youtuber / Photographer and I consume alot of content as I'm forever learning . Really appreciate the time, effort and excellent story telling you do. I Aspire to make videos like this in my own way. Thank you and Safe Travels.
I found this to be a down to Earth advice for photographers and there is plenty of it. I photograph a bit of everything here in the US and your videos are practical and more so geared to the photographer rather than just gear and the usual stuff. Good videos and I have subscribed to the channel, looking forward to know more from your experiences. By the way, I lived in Ethiopia and Eritrea in my teens and people are friendly and everything else you described indeed. Thanks for the video.
I think you are by far one of the best travel photographers I have come across. Your videos are very inspiring and your photos show such intimacy that in a sense it is jaw dropping.
This is great. So nice to have people who understand and WANT to talk about the "not as pretty" side of public photography. I think this advice can be used ANYWHERE you travel, home country or abroad. There is always a fine middle line to walk when candidly shooting. Thank you for this video Mitchell!!
It is always so fascinating to listen to you Mitchell! After watching your videos I'm always full of emotions, impressed by your work and inspired to chase a career as yours, but also both a bit scared of challenges you come across and impressed by the way you handle them. Your channel is really wonderful and unique one here on TH-cam. Keep it up and I'm waiting for more!
Mitchell is indeed a great photographer and a great human being above all. The latent message he delivers is always be a human being before being a photographer. It's a great channel!
@@xujia1001 Thanks very much. I appreciate the kind words. I try to be a decent human being, but we all mess up, but I guess trying counts for a lot. 🙂 Thanks for watching!
TYVM for this vid! Losing one's temper is probably the one thing you never want to do. It's probably the best tip of the bunch if only because it will keep you out of more trouble than you can imagine.
Depends on just how much you lose your temper, but yes, absolutely. You lose your temper in the "wrong" place and, like you say - more trouble than one can imagine.
Great insights and observations. This is a good in depth discussion about important to know and think about items. Love that you show so many of your photos. For me this adds to your credibility vs. so many of the other TH-camrs who talk but don't show to back up their perspective. Keep this good stuff coming!!! thanks.
Thank you again. Yes, that's part of the idea. I think if you talk - you gotta back it up with the work and I think it adds to the story element too. Since this is a video format, I feel we gotta show, not only talk.
Hi Mitchell. Great advice! As an old-school backpacker (still living out of a bag - for 30 years, now), who just takes photos while on the road, this all makes great sense - not just for travel photographers, but also travelers too; those who just want to get along with other people and understand our world as it is (thru personal experiences and not, via the narrow lenses of mass media).
Best advice! To ingratiate ones self requires a trait called agreeableness. To protect ones self requires one to be firm and know ones borders. It is the ability to dance between the two that allows one to be in a position to make the best out of the situations you find your self or put your self in. Very tasteful videos. Thank you.
I have watched all of your videos on your channel Mitchell. You are so inspiring and experienced! I am just starting in photography, learning from videos and I cannot wait to buy my first new camera soon hopefully - maybe Fuji Pro3 since its coming out this month and it should be great for Edinburgh street stuff. It seems like an awesome hobby and the more I watch the better I see the world and streets and how everything is. Thanks for being here! ;)
Good solid advice. I've also found in my limited amount of travel photography that helping out with the work a little bit can go a long way. Carrying a bag of veggies from a boat, helping a guy get a piece of bamboo up onto the roof, etc, is something people appreciate and remember. And don't worry, they're not going to put you to work for the rest of the day (they probably figure you won't do such a great job), but seem to really appreciate the effort.
That's an absolutely GREAT point! Since I've been traveling in my car lately, I'm helping people how I can with transportation. One family that I shot a project on - I helped bring firewood to their home on my roofrack several times. Thanks for watching and for your input.
I see some of comments like: " I want to see more videos from you". But I think it is great balance right now, because some ideas need some time space in order to be clear, valuable and learned by people. Good video, as usual. Mitchell, thank you! You answered to lot of my questions that I've asked in your email.
Absolutely agree about ideas needing time. I actually come up with the ideas weeks before I shoot the video. There are a few ideas I write down and develop. I like to challenge my own idea and see if it still stands up after time, before making a video. I'd ideally post regularly once or twice a month, but... I'd just become a full-time TH-camr if I did that. And I don't think I'd be able to offer the same insights as I do now. Thank you very much for watching and contributing! 🙂
This video popped up on my timeline and I’m glad it did. This is a life changing documentary for those that are ready to learn and wants to know how things work on the other side. There is a reason why we are all different in language, culture, traditions etc. And we must be willing to surrender to their level of understanding in order to gain/learn something from them. You’ve put it in a way that’s very informative, helpful and articulate. Thank you.
Thanks very much. You've put it exactly right. In a sense it is like "surrendering". There was a lot more to say, but that could go for an hour. But, that's one of the other dilemmas - as a photographer, I might not agree with people's views, cultures, I might in fact be totally against them in my own mind, but I am not there to impose my views on anyone. I'm there to document what is, as it is.
The shooting in the church was breath taking scenery. But what really stood out to me was the depth of your humanity. I noted the love for your family and how your photography connected you to the world around you. Great phography is about capturing the relationships and you sir are a Master. Thank you for the opportunity to join in the journey. All the best. Rd Williams
Fantastic "lesson" again Mitchell! Thank you! It is so interesting to hear your balanced/honest/realistic/experienced view and thoughts on these aspects of travelling and photographing. I also appreciate your approach to solutions and situations. It all sounds so wise and thought through. I will definitely look into your video offer. Wish you lots of travel pleasure with your family going forward...
Thanks for your words. I definitely have thought it out. That's why I don't make these videos very often. Nor the courses. Haha. I like to think them through and make sure that it all makes sense 🙂 And thanks for your wishes.
Not sure that I'll ever get to the places and situations that Mitch has experienced but so grateful for this video and his down to earth demeanor and wisdom shared in others and especially in this particular video. You are a credit to the industry Mr. Kanashkevich! May the Lord bless and protect you and your family in all your endeavors. Fantastic work!
I watch loads of photography videos here on TH-cam, because I'm genuinely passionate, and most are OK and I learn something new from each of them. But let me tell you, you are one of my biggest inspirations. I even decided to go to Georgia after seeing one of your videos and it was the best decision I could ever make, travelling 3000km around such beautiful country with a local who introduced me to so many incredible experiences... I guess all I want to say is thank you man 🙌🏻
Great video and it has come right when I needed it...after many years of travelling I have just returned(sooner than I anticipated) from Morocco! Even though I took pictures during the years in places like Thailand, Turkey, Serbia, Bosnia, etc the general dislike for cameras in Morocco put me off. So after three days when I felt I was going to lose my temper I just drove to the airport and bought a plane ticket on the first flight leaving! Since I am not a professional but merely a guy with a blog and a passion for taking pictures staying in places where I don’t feel welcome is out of the question for me. The world is huge and as you pointed out I can find great photo opportunities in many places where people will enjoy having me there. There is one point on your video where i can’t agree with you but you travelled a lot more than I did and got exposed to more people so I’m not commenting on that! Keep up the great work!
There are some places in Morocco where people are much more camera friendly, like in the far east. Morocco is a wonderful country, but yes, there's a weird hatred almost of the camera in many places. Like unhealthily weird. But, I am really curious which point you are referring to that you didn't agree on. I feel that we can all learn from each other.
@@mitchellkphotos A small fun fact: when I saw the picture with the lady and the pumpkins i said "wow this sure is in my country" and started looking out for the photographer and found you! Subscribed on the same day:) Maybe it is because our different birthplace or cultures but I do not view the majority of people as good! Being raised in an ex communist contry in eastern europe(romania) i have a different background and experience with people and while i wouldn't go as far as to say that they are mostly bad I think mostly good is a bit far from it. Regarding Morocco I think it is a pitty because the country is extremely photogenic. As a matter of fact it may be one of the top countries in the world for achieving great pictures with amazing contrast. The houses, the skin of people, the brightly colored clothing, etc are so intense that they are just screaming for 'take my picture' :)
We actually have more in common. 🙂 I was born in the USSR. So VERY communist there. Haha. This is my philosophy - even if most people are NOT good, it's no use thinking of them as bad, it's just not productive. I also think that most people will take the chance to appear good at least, to do something good, GIVEN the chance. At the end though, I think it's a very personal approach - glass half full or half empty sorta question. 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
When you know what you do, when you like what you do, when you experienced fail and success, then your simple speech is more than a super "pumped-up" "burning shower" video, which is plenty out there. This guy is the exact example of what I am talking about. Great work, I love your contents
@@mitchellkphotos well, it's that kind of video or public speech, that when you see or listen, you fill totally committed and super excited; but after one day you basically forgot everything. Mainly used in sales training or stuff like that :)
I really appreciate the “countless questions will keep you up at night” segment… this is a really tough theme. Maybe more detail was outside the scope of this video, but I’d really like to hear just a few examples of situations that you’ve found yourself in, and how you handled it. Also, for the times you made mistakes, how you might have handled things differently. It’s very true about wanting to help everyone, but there are limits to what we can do individually. Sometimes helping one person leads to expectations from those around them that you can help them too, which can lead to them resenting you if you don’t, which can complicate absolutely everything. Anyway… a great point and I hope you’ll elaborate one day!
Yeh, I don't know how much it's worth going into personal stories, I think the point is there. When you establish relationships, things can become complicated. More often than not I've NOT regretted it, but sometimes... I've thought maybe I shouldn't have gone there.
I really enjoyed your comments on culture and language. I have found in my travels that trying to learn bits of the local language can ingratiate you immediately with the local community. Generally, people like being able to help you, because it makes them feel valuable. In the third world, there's often a misconception of a westerner as being "above them" on account of their financial status and relative freedom. Taking a genuine interest, trying to communicate with them, and a desire to know about their way of life can really make a difference in a persons day and cut through any cultural baggage of preconceptions of how rich or foreign people act.
Haha. Maybe because I started before the likes existed. Which is not long ago, but seems like a different era now. But yeh. Definitely love the story telling aspect. Same with TH-cam. I'll be experiment more.
Just found this video and instantly loved your contents! Please do more, good sir. Your content is really educating me! Also not forget to say that your photos are damn amazing, very story telling! Dang you got a new fan already!
This video is lightyears away from any video about photography that I've ever seen. And trust me, I've seen a few thousands these past few years... Stellar content. Just by listening to your voice (and watching all these gorgeous pictures you took along the way to illustrate your words), and especially watching at the intensity in your eyes when you were mentioning the situations that you wished you've never seen, I can definitely picture (excuse the bad pun) some of the situations you've been through, some of them not necessarily comfortable. Being a former animation film director, and trained to draw my own storyboards, I had several very visual shots popping up in my mind as you were talking. Powerful stuff, man ! Your life is inspiring. If I ever go back into animation someday (I'm now turned photographer-videographer myself), I'd love to make a movie about a travel photographer, inspired by your stories.
Thank you very much. Glad you appreciate the work. I'm still trying to get better at it. Never thought I'd actually be in front of the camera, but, this is one of my theories about making a career/living from imagery - gotta leverage every ability one has.
Another great video Mitchell with very valid insights about working with different cultures. Insights that also apply even when travelling for any reason.
mitchellkphotos yes, I have, some of them I even watched twice or more. something special there, I don’t know how to put it into words properly, but I can feel it. Oh yes, it’s like watching the movie named . 🤗
Thanks a lot for this wonderful video. I believe you must be having so many memories and experiences inside your head. Drone shots of the church is beautiful.
This is one of the best videos on the topic I've seen. The people aspect for me is the most difficult. I would love to see one just on how to approach people to shoot while traveling, those conversation starters and how to build rapport.
Thanks for sharing your travel photography expertise. I’m a budding amateur travel photographer better at taking architecture and landscapes than people. So these insights into and tips about challenging moments in photographing people are very helpful.
thank Mitchell for your sharing and your tips. you have the good characters and personalities to win people's trust. what could be better doing job you like and travelling to exotic places with your lovely family. keep on travelling and photographing.
I love that you're using the photos from Romania when speaking about the need to drink😀😀😀 it happens a lot, when you shoot in the rural areas you really can't say no. It is awkward even to hesitate, and to be honest a few shots help with the interaction, I always feel more relaxed talking to the people. By the way I plan to shoot a few stories in the new year. Which countries would you recommend in Europe or in Africa for travel photography? Happy new year
So much true in all yhat you say. I jos experienced 2 weeks in The Gambia. I have meet with such an amazing people in a verry exotic place but I got also emotional touched by by the living condition, the poverty. we take everything for granted and it hurts to see that other people are struggling so much. I also got some good friends in there, verry honest and open. Maybe you got used with alk the drama bit for me it waa an verry emotional experience with bouth sad and happiness memories. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Mitchell. Completely seperate from the photography aspect of your channel is the interesting experience of traveling with your family to all these remote places. What is the typical duration of your travels? Does your family usually travel with you? Very interesting channel. I have really enjoyed the videos. Best....s
Yes. Usually the family travels. Well, my daughter is only 4, so I have not taken her to some "iffy" places, or ones that are particularly remote, but we probably will go more remote now. So... I guess I'll have some idea in a few months. 🙂
I have never been out of America, but I love the idea of travel photography. When you go to a small village in a impoverished country, do you ever bring a bag of rice, or wheat, or first aid items. Not just out of kindness, but as a "thank you for letting me take my photos, here is a few bags of rice".
I'd say that would go into the category of paying for everything like it's a transaction. 🙂 It's very nuanced. What I do depends a lot on the county. A few times I'd buy a goat and the villagers would slaughter it and we'd share it amongst all. That's always really appreciated. Medicine is often appreciated too, but if people don't know how to use it, it's not that great. In general though, I'd encourage not having the approach like - They're impoverished, we're rich, let's make these poor people's lives better. That has created a LOT of problems around the world.
I can see your reasoning. Can you maybe do a video sharing any more specific interactions with the locals? Any times you had to do something weird (to us) to be fully excepted? Any time you had to make a run for it? More pleasant experiences?
The thing is, I want to make these videos as visually engaging as possible. I wouldn't have the images to illustrate some of these stories. It'd just be my head talking. But, it's definitely something I am keeping in mind for the future. So that I can get enough footage and stills to illustrate such stories later.
Understandable. Thank you for responding to our comments. Not many video creators do that. It makes me want to watch your videos more. It gives me a feeling you really care for your audience.
No probs. You actually touched on something important and a lot of folks have those types of question. Not sure if you saw my video called "What you NEED to know about people & travel photography". I go a bit more into this sort of stuff, as well as the question of whether I pay for photos and when to ask for permission.
Good advice, thanks. I like that you take your time to come up with something meaningful rather than publish just to have something published. I also remember your video about using harsh light in order to accentuate mood and stay true to the experience. Keep it up!
Great advice. You mentioned meeting bad guys along the way. How do you deal with that when you have your family with you, especially when you find yourselves in danger?
Thanks for watching all these vids. :) Actually, I have TOTALLY avoided going to places where there's a chance of bad guys so far with my family. That's the only way I want to handle it. I would never want to put my daughter at risk. My wife... I guess I did put her slightly at risk over our adventures. But also, by bad guys I don't necessarily mean that they're robbers or violent criminals - more that they are just people who want to cheat you, screw you over however they can. Like I say - there aren't that many of them.
Dear Mitchell, again very poverfull stuff. Great observations and recommendations based on your profound experience. Thank you so much for sharing those with us. I wish you a lot of nice people and good light! Jiri
Amazing and informative video. I have never seen someone talk about these topics. I guess you are usually expected to figure it out yourself. Thanks you
mitchellkphotos can you make a future video about morals as a photographer. When will you abstain from taking a picture because the situation is too sensitive or to tell the story as truthful as possible without distorting perspectives. I always found that interesting and it would be great to hear what you think of it
Thank you for exposing your feelings to the reality of THE OTHER world. I respect your approach very much. And, enjoy drinking with the locals once in a while!!
Great video again Mitchell! You're for sure the only professional travel photographer who shares that much of his experience on a youtube channel ;) Keep inspiring like that! Nicolas
Mitchell, only 1 thing has to be said: we need more and more your videos. We can learn so much from you, and those videos are so relaxing. Great work (and photos ofc). Come visit Croatia! :)
Not so much into workshops to be honest. I like the online thing for now. And... I'm pretty much done with most of Europe for now. It's gonna be South America for the next couple of years at least. I will definitely come some day though. 🙂
Hey Mitchell, Thanks for your advice. Being on the road myself from time to time to explore different cultures, I can assume your thoughts, experiences and ideas. Being friendly is most of the time the key of success, but sometimes money is the language that rules. There's always a discussion between photographers if they should pay for picture or not. For myself I say if I travel that far to get some exceptional photo moments and the difference bewteen a 'good' picture or no picture is a few euros, I don't hesitate. Off course doing this you create an attitude that the next photographer to come will also have to pay for posing... In my experiences I met more good guys than bad guys during my journeys. If someone wants to take your camera, or is treatening you to smash your camera as he didn't got paid like he expected, it's not easy not to loose your temper... I just returned from a trip in india where I witnessed a principal teacher beating all students in between 5 to 8 years old by the knockles on the head and the back. It was hard to remain calm and not to interfere, but experiences like this have thought me what you advice as well. Keep calm and try not to interfere. Witnessing physical pain at someone is hard and if you have the opportunities to help, I wouldn't doubt and do what's necessary to save someone's life, or trying to release this person's physical pain. Travelling is a life's experience nobody can learn at school, but it's so enrichening and can make you a better person. Keep up the good work Mitchell and enjoy the travels.
Thanks for that thoughtful reply. I talked about my approach to paying in a video of made about people photography. I prefer not to be in situations where I need to pay, but what you say is totally rational! Yes. You've come that far - what's a few more Euros? Just depends a bit on the situation. Like I wouldn't pay as a way of saying thanks if no one asked. I'd try to do something more personal. A gift an experience. And about losing temper - sure inside you may be boiling, and I could even put on an act of being very angry, but actually losing temper is just not productive. All the best to you on your travels.
Great video as always. Congratulations on your work and on sharing this kind of inspirational and enlightening content which is very important and so few photographers share. Of course it is worth it for you to make this kind of content too. Not only but, also. Take care you and your family.
As someone who would like to do travel photography on a level that is the same as yours, How do you monetize yourself? What advice can you give to photographers starting out or even to those who have been doing this job for a long time but are nowhere near where they aim to be. I mean not everyone can manage a reasonably paid gig nowadays and to my opinion there are only a handfull of photographers who get paid well by magazines and publications. How can photographers stay afloat to do what you do?
The big question. 🙂 There are a few ways and I plan to make a video on it next year. I think it's important to highlight though that staying afloat is pretty much what it is. I make the equivalent of an average salary in Australia most years. Of course the cool thing being that I do it on the road and do whatever I want as far as traveling.
I'm into photography in the 2011(not so much nowadays, more like season hobby)....and in that 'honey moon' period, i'd researched for so many tips and tricks for photography...name like Steve McCurry, etc.....BUT NONE OF THE THEM SHARE THE INSIGHTS LIKE YOU DID IN THIS VIDEO.....all of the vids i've seen, always share same old cliche tips and advised.....kudos to you sir...
Thanks for noting that. I do want to try to make this kind of content. I'm not interested in just repeating what everyone else does. Thank you for watching.
Beyond technical mistakes the area I struggle with is how to combine relationship with photo ops. I make a friend get caught up in the person and then, usually a few hours down the road, realise I forgot to get his photo. Kills me every time
This video is a little different from the others I’ve made up to this point. It’s not practical “how to” photography advice. But, I think it’s just as important, if not more important than much of the “how to stuff”. Is it worth making more of them? REALLY curious to see what you folks think.
Great content as always Mitchell. Really valuable insights and tips and always well illustrated with your images. I've experienced several of these things on the road, as I'm sure others have too, but as you say this topic is rarely covered as content and if so, not as well thought out or presented as this.
@@MattParryPhoto Thanks 🙂
Hey dude, this is super insightful. Thank you so much for posting this !
These tips are important in their own right. Thank you!
Way worth it !
Now this is some epic content. Tired of “instagramers” doing backflips and showing off their hot friends dancing in Bali. Please give us more. What a breeze of fresh air into this photography world
Haha. How can anyone ever get tired of those things! 😆Thank you. I'll try upload once a month.
I think the same
amen to that
This is the type of videos that makes a difference and make your channel unique... I love them! Travel and street photography it is not only technical aspects of photography, it is as much about these questions mentioned and covered on your advices about personal option as a photographer, human interaction with locals, and so on! keep sharing these with us, Mitchell, and I will keep coming back! Thanks
Thanks very much. That's my aim. To provide something different.
This is an eye opener for me. None of the photographers presenting their self on TH-cam talk about this kind of topic. You got a new subscriber & a follower.
I've only watch two videos of yours and I've learned so much from you than from any other youtuber / Photographer and I consume alot of content as I'm forever learning . Really appreciate the time, effort and excellent story telling you do. I Aspire to make videos like this in my own way. Thank you and Safe Travels.
Well ..you and Sean Tucker ..lol. I watch too many vids. Going to go practice now.
Thanks very much.
I found this to be a down to Earth advice for photographers and there is plenty of it. I photograph a bit of everything here in the US and your videos are practical and more so geared to the photographer rather than just gear and the usual stuff. Good videos and I have subscribed to the channel, looking forward to know more from your experiences. By the way, I lived in Ethiopia and Eritrea in my teens and people are friendly and everything else you described indeed. Thanks for the video.
to be honest. This is most underrated channel. I wish you million subs. by 2021.
I think you are by far one of the best travel photographers I have come across. Your videos are very inspiring and your photos show such intimacy that in a sense it is jaw dropping.
Thanks so much. 🙂
This is great. So nice to have people who understand and WANT to talk about the "not as pretty" side of public photography. I think this advice can be used ANYWHERE you travel, home country or abroad. There is always a fine middle line to walk when candidly shooting. Thank you for this video Mitchell!!
Thank you for watching. 🙂
It is always so fascinating to listen to you Mitchell! After watching your videos I'm always full of emotions, impressed by your work and inspired to chase a career as yours, but also both a bit scared of challenges you come across and impressed by the way you handle them. Your channel is really wonderful and unique one here on TH-cam. Keep it up and I'm waiting for more!
Thanks a lot. Great to get this sort of comment. I'll make about 20 videos and see where it all goes. 🙂
Mitchell is indeed a great photographer and a great human being above all. The latent message he delivers is always be a human being before being a photographer. It's a great channel!
@@xujia1001 Thanks very much. I appreciate the kind words. I try to be a decent human being, but we all mess up, but I guess trying counts for a lot. 🙂 Thanks for watching!
TYVM for this vid! Losing one's temper is probably the one thing you never want to do. It's probably the best tip of the bunch if only because it will keep you out of more trouble than you can imagine.
Depends on just how much you lose your temper, but yes, absolutely. You lose your temper in the "wrong" place and, like you say - more trouble than one can imagine.
Lots of wisdom and experience in those words, not the usual empty tips everyone puts into video on TH-cam! Liked it a lot.
Thanks a lot mate. Appreciate it. That's what I'm trying to do. Not to just fill the space with stuff.
Great insights and observations. This is a good in depth discussion about important to know and think about items. Love that you show so many of your photos. For me this adds to your credibility vs. so many of the other TH-camrs who talk but don't show to back up their perspective. Keep this good stuff coming!!! thanks.
Thank you again. Yes, that's part of the idea. I think if you talk - you gotta back it up with the work and I think it adds to the story element too. Since this is a video format, I feel we gotta show, not only talk.
Hi Mitchell. Great advice! As an old-school backpacker (still living out of a bag - for 30 years, now), who just takes photos while on the road, this all makes great sense - not just for travel photographers, but also travelers too; those who just want to get along with other people and understand our world as it is (thru personal experiences and not, via the narrow lenses of mass media).
Thanks. Means even more when it comes from an old school backpacker. 🙂
Best advice! To ingratiate ones self requires a trait called agreeableness. To protect ones self requires one to be firm and know ones borders. It is the ability to dance between the two that allows one to be in a position to make the best out of the situations you find your self or put your self in. Very tasteful videos. Thank you.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment!
Just discovered your channel the other day, feels like I'm watching some Nation Geographic! awesome videos.
I have watched all of your videos on your channel Mitchell. You are so inspiring and experienced!
I am just starting in photography, learning from videos and I cannot wait to buy my first new camera soon hopefully - maybe Fuji Pro3 since its coming out this month and it should be great for Edinburgh street stuff. It seems like an awesome hobby and the more I watch the better I see the world and streets and how everything is. Thanks for being here! ;)
Good solid advice. I've also found in my limited amount of travel photography that helping out with the work a little bit can go a long way. Carrying a bag of veggies from a boat, helping a guy get a piece of bamboo up onto the roof, etc, is something people appreciate and remember. And don't worry, they're not going to put you to work for the rest of the day (they probably figure you won't do such a great job), but seem to really appreciate the effort.
That's an absolutely GREAT point! Since I've been traveling in my car lately, I'm helping people how I can with transportation. One family that I shot a project on - I helped bring firewood to their home on my roofrack several times. Thanks for watching and for your input.
I see some of comments like: " I want to see more videos from you". But I think it is great balance right now, because some ideas need some time space in order to be clear, valuable and learned by people. Good video, as usual. Mitchell, thank you! You answered to lot of my questions that I've asked in your email.
Absolutely agree about ideas needing time. I actually come up with the ideas weeks before I shoot the video. There are a few ideas I write down and develop.
I like to challenge my own idea and see if it still stands up after time, before making a video. I'd ideally post regularly once or twice a month, but... I'd just become a full-time TH-camr if I did that. And I don't think I'd be able to offer the same insights as I do now.
Thank you very much for watching and contributing! 🙂
Can't stop watching your videos man, this is so different that everything else out there in this topic, and I mean it in the best possible way!
Thank you. New one tomorrow! :)
This video popped up on my timeline and I’m glad it did. This is a life changing documentary for those that are ready to learn and wants to know how things work on the other side. There is a reason why we are all different in language, culture, traditions etc. And we must be willing to surrender to their level of understanding in order to gain/learn something from them. You’ve put it in a way that’s very informative, helpful and articulate. Thank you.
Thanks very much. You've put it exactly right. In a sense it is like "surrendering". There was a lot more to say, but that could go for an hour. But, that's one of the other dilemmas - as a photographer, I might not agree with people's views, cultures, I might in fact be totally against them in my own mind, but I am not there to impose my views on anyone. I'm there to document what is, as it is.
mitchellkphotos exactly, and I hope more people have this mindset. Looking forward to more content from your channel.
The shooting in the church was breath taking scenery. But what really stood out to me was the depth of your humanity. I noted the love for your family and how your photography connected you to the world around you. Great phography is about capturing the relationships and you sir are a Master. Thank you for the opportunity to join in the journey. All the best. Rd Williams
Very kind of you. Thank you.
Fantastic "lesson" again Mitchell! Thank you! It is so interesting to hear your balanced/honest/realistic/experienced view and thoughts on these aspects of travelling and photographing. I also appreciate your approach to solutions and situations. It all sounds so wise and thought through. I will definitely look into your video offer. Wish you lots of travel pleasure with your family going forward...
Thanks for your words. I definitely have thought it out. That's why I don't make these videos very often. Nor the courses. Haha. I like to think them through and make sure that it all makes sense 🙂 And thanks for your wishes.
Not sure that I'll ever get to the places and situations that Mitch has experienced but so grateful for this video and his down to earth demeanor and wisdom shared in others and especially in this particular video. You are a credit to the industry Mr. Kanashkevich! May the Lord bless and protect you and your family in all your endeavors. Fantastic work!
Thanks very much for that warm comment. I appreciate it and I'll try to keep producing decent content.
My friend, I've no doubt that you will and I apologize for inadvertently shortening your name to Mitch instead of Mitchell. Take care!
I watch loads of photography videos here on TH-cam, because I'm genuinely passionate, and most are OK and I learn something new from each of them. But let me tell you, you are one of my biggest inspirations. I even decided to go to Georgia after seeing one of your videos and it was the best decision I could ever make, travelling 3000km around such beautiful country with a local who introduced me to so many incredible experiences... I guess all I want to say is thank you man 🙌🏻
REALLY awesome to hear. Thanks so much for sharing that. It's always encouraging to hear such stories.
Great video and it has come right when I needed it...after many years of travelling I have just returned(sooner than I anticipated) from Morocco! Even though I took pictures during the years in places like Thailand, Turkey, Serbia, Bosnia, etc the general dislike for cameras in Morocco put me off. So after three days when I felt I was going to lose my temper I just drove to the airport and bought a plane ticket on the first flight leaving! Since I am not a professional but merely a guy with a blog and a passion for taking pictures staying in places where I don’t feel welcome is out of the question for me. The world is huge and as you pointed out I can find great photo opportunities in many places where people will enjoy having me there. There is one point on your video where i can’t agree with you but you travelled a lot more than I did and got exposed to more people so I’m not commenting on that! Keep up the great work!
There are some places in Morocco where people are much more camera friendly, like in the far east. Morocco is a wonderful country, but yes, there's a weird hatred almost of the camera in many places. Like unhealthily weird. But, I am really curious which point you are referring to that you didn't agree on. I feel that we can all learn from each other.
@@mitchellkphotos A small fun fact: when I saw the picture with the lady and the pumpkins i said "wow this sure is in my country" and started looking out for the photographer and found you! Subscribed on the same day:)
Maybe it is because our different birthplace or cultures but I do not view the majority of people as good!
Being raised in an ex communist contry in eastern europe(romania) i have a different background and experience with people and while i wouldn't go as far as to say that they are mostly bad I think mostly good is a bit far from it.
Regarding Morocco I think it is a pitty because the country is extremely photogenic. As a matter of fact it may be one of the top countries in the world for achieving great pictures with amazing contrast. The houses, the skin of people, the brightly colored clothing, etc are so intense that they are just screaming for 'take my picture' :)
We actually have more in common. 🙂 I was born in the USSR. So VERY communist there. Haha.
This is my philosophy - even if most people are NOT good, it's no use thinking of them as bad, it's just not productive. I also think that most people will take the chance to appear good at least, to do something good, GIVEN the chance.
At the end though, I think it's a very personal approach - glass half full or half empty sorta question. 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
@@mitchellkphotos thank you for the response also!
When you know what you do, when you like what you do, when you experienced fail and success, then your simple speech is more than a super "pumped-up" "burning shower" video, which is plenty out there. This guy is the exact example of what I am talking about. Great work, I love your contents
Haha. Thanks a lot, but what's a "burning shower" video? 🙂
@@mitchellkphotos well, it's that kind of video or public speech, that when you see or listen, you fill totally committed and super excited; but after one day you basically forgot everything. Mainly used in sales training or stuff like that :)
@@lenza83 Haha, got it. 🙂
Spot On! Thanks for the reminder. Been traveling 9 years now. It's been challenging. Happy Travels and shooting!
Thank you!
I really appreciate the “countless questions will keep you up at night” segment… this is a really tough theme. Maybe more detail was outside the scope of this video, but I’d really like to hear just a few examples of situations that you’ve found yourself in, and how you handled it. Also, for the times you made mistakes, how you might have handled things differently. It’s very true about wanting to help everyone, but there are limits to what we can do individually. Sometimes helping one person leads to expectations from those around them that you can help them too, which can lead to them resenting you if you don’t, which can complicate absolutely everything. Anyway… a great point and I hope you’ll elaborate one day!
Yeh, I don't know how much it's worth going into personal stories, I think the point is there. When you establish relationships, things can become complicated. More often than not I've NOT regretted it, but sometimes... I've thought maybe I shouldn't have gone there.
So informative and lucid ..
Thanks for sharing..Keep inspiring .....
Thank you. I'll try. 🙂
Wishing you the best ,,God bless ...
Alot of food for thought. Thank you for such a depp, candid presentation.
Thank you very much. 🙂
I really enjoyed your comments on culture and language. I have found in my travels that trying to learn bits of the local language can ingratiate you immediately with the local community. Generally, people like being able to help you, because it makes them feel valuable. In the third world, there's often a misconception of a westerner as being "above them" on account of their financial status and relative freedom. Taking a genuine interest, trying to communicate with them, and a desire to know about their way of life can really make a difference in a persons day and cut through any cultural baggage of preconceptions of how rich or foreign people act.
Much appreciated and much to think about. Thanks for sharing your lessons learned.
Happy to do it. Thanks for watching.
you try to actually tell a story with your photography instead of getting as much likes as possible and that inspires me a lot!
Haha. Maybe because I started before the likes existed. Which is not long ago, but seems like a different era now. But yeh. Definitely love the story telling aspect. Same with TH-cam. I'll be experiment more.
Wonderful to see you again Mitchell. I love your images.
There will be more of me. Haha. And more images too of course.
Just found this video and instantly loved your contents! Please do more, good sir. Your content is really educating me! Also not forget to say that your photos are damn amazing, very story telling! Dang you got a new fan already!
Haha. I appreciate your enthusiasm. 🙂
This video is lightyears away from any video about photography that I've ever seen. And trust me, I've seen a few thousands these past few years...
Stellar content. Just by listening to your voice (and watching all these gorgeous pictures you took along the way to illustrate your words), and especially watching at the intensity in your eyes when you were mentioning the situations that you wished you've never seen, I can definitely picture (excuse the bad pun) some of the situations you've been through, some of them not necessarily comfortable.
Being a former animation film director, and trained to draw my own storyboards, I had several very visual shots popping up in my mind as you were talking.
Powerful stuff, man !
Your life is inspiring. If I ever go back into animation someday (I'm now turned photographer-videographer myself), I'd love to make a movie about a travel photographer, inspired by your stories.
Thank you very much. Glad you appreciate the work. I'm still trying to get better at it. Never thought I'd actually be in front of the camera, but, this is one of my theories about making a career/living from imagery - gotta leverage every ability one has.
Great video! So helpful. I like your approach and lucid common sense.
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Another great video Mitchell with very valid insights about working with different cultures. Insights that also apply even when travelling for any reason.
your videos are amazingly beautiful and so helpful for us! much love and respect
I just found your channel here, and I’m already hoping for more vids here.
Haha. Thank you. 🙂 Have you already watched all of them?
mitchellkphotos yes, I have, some of them I even watched twice or more. something special there, I don’t know how to put it into words properly, but I can feel it. Oh yes, it’s like watching the movie named . 🤗
Thanks again Mitchell! Quality material and awesome tips.
Thanks
This is why you are my top of the list subscription! GREAT video!!
Haha. Thanks. 🙂
Thanks a lot for this wonderful video. I believe you must be having so many memories and experiences inside your head. Drone shots of the church is beautiful.
Too many memories to mention. Thank you for watching. 🙂
This is one of the best videos on the topic I've seen. The people aspect for me is the most difficult. I would love to see one just on how to approach people to shoot while traveling, those conversation starters and how to build rapport.
I've made a video about people photography. Check it out. I do touch on the topics you mention. Not in loads of detail, but, you'll get some ideas.
This video is a must for all travel vloggers... insightful ..
Thanks. 🙂
Thanks for sharing your travel photography expertise. I’m a budding amateur travel photographer better at taking architecture and landscapes than people. So these insights into and tips about challenging moments in photographing people are very helpful.
Very useful and great advices Mitchell!
Thank you. 🙂
mitchellkphotos hope you can come again to Bulgaria.
Excellent content and tips for budding travel photographers.
thank Mitchell for your sharing and your tips. you have the good characters and personalities to win people's trust. what could be better doing job you like and travelling to exotic places with your lovely family. keep on travelling and photographing.
Thank you. 🙂
Very interesting topic and points. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Thanks. Glad you got something out of it.
I love that you're using the photos from Romania when speaking about the need to drink😀😀😀 it happens a lot, when you shoot in the rural areas you really can't say no. It is awkward even to hesitate, and to be honest a few shots help with the interaction, I always feel more relaxed talking to the people.
By the way I plan to shoot a few stories in the new year. Which countries would you recommend in Europe or in Africa for travel photography? Happy new year
Loved watching this video touching on the subjects that so few do thank you for sharing.
Thank you. Glad that people are finding it useful.
So much true in all yhat you say. I jos experienced 2 weeks in The Gambia. I have meet with such an amazing people in a verry exotic place but I got also emotional touched by by the living condition, the poverty.
we take everything for granted and it hurts to see that other people are struggling so much.
I also got some good friends in there, verry honest and open.
Maybe you got used with alk the drama bit for me it waa an verry emotional experience with bouth sad and happiness memories.
Thanks for sharing!
yeh, like I say - you become a bit "immune", but everyone is affected by certain things.
Great video, good explanations, beautiful pictures, and excellent presentation!
You have just earned a new subscription.
Very good content! Thank you for sharing!
Inspiring as much as educational. Thanks. Subbed!
Awesome video! Very refreshing to hear about travel photography independent of instagram
Hi Mitchell. Completely seperate from the photography aspect of your channel is the interesting experience of traveling with your family to all these remote places. What is the typical duration of your travels? Does your family usually travel with you? Very interesting channel. I have really enjoyed the videos. Best....s
Yes. Usually the family travels. Well, my daughter is only 4, so I have not taken her to some "iffy" places, or ones that are particularly remote, but we probably will go more remote now. So... I guess I'll have some idea in a few months. 🙂
I have never been out of America, but I love the idea of travel photography. When you go to a small village in a impoverished country, do you ever bring a bag of rice, or wheat, or first aid items. Not just out of kindness, but as a "thank you for letting me take my photos, here is a few bags of rice".
I'd say that would go into the category of paying for everything like it's a transaction. 🙂 It's very nuanced. What I do depends a lot on the county.
A few times I'd buy a goat and the villagers would slaughter it and we'd share it amongst all. That's always really appreciated. Medicine is often appreciated too, but if people don't know how to use it, it's not that great.
In general though, I'd encourage not having the approach like - They're impoverished, we're rich, let's make these poor people's lives better. That has created a LOT of problems around the world.
I can see your reasoning. Can you maybe do a video sharing any more specific interactions with the locals? Any times you had to do something weird (to us) to be fully excepted? Any time you had to make a run for it? More pleasant experiences?
The thing is, I want to make these videos as visually engaging as possible. I wouldn't have the images to illustrate some of these stories. It'd just be my head talking. But, it's definitely something I am keeping in mind for the future. So that I can get enough footage and stills to illustrate such stories later.
Understandable. Thank you for responding to our comments. Not many video creators do that. It makes me want to watch your videos more. It gives me a feeling you really care for your audience.
No probs. You actually touched on something important and a lot of folks have those types of question. Not sure if you saw my video called "What you NEED to know about people & travel photography". I go a bit more into this sort of stuff, as well as the question of whether I pay for photos and when to ask for permission.
Very insightful, thoughtful and helpful. Thank you.
Wow.... photographs are just stunning your approach is so genuine thank you for taking the time to share
Thank you very much.
Great informative video - and beautiful images to go with it. Many thanks.
Thank you, Mark.
Truly excellent and insightful. And, your photography is very impressive.
Thanks. 🙂
Me alegra saber que tienes familia y que no andas sólo por ahí oliendo a chivo... Gracias por el contenido, un abrazo, saludos!!
Jaja. La familia es casa. Por eso no tengo tantas ganas volver a un sitio particular.
Great insights! Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks for watching.
Good advice, thanks. I like that you take your time to come up with something meaningful rather than publish just to have something published. I also remember your video about using harsh light in order to accentuate mood and stay true to the experience. Keep it up!
I'm glad that some people feel this way. I'm definitely not into posting videos of me drinking coffee or just doing everyday stuff. 🙂
Great advice. You mentioned meeting bad guys along the way. How do you deal with that when you have your family with you, especially when you find yourselves in danger?
Thanks for watching all these vids. :) Actually, I have TOTALLY avoided going to places where there's a chance of bad guys so far with my family. That's the only way I want to handle it. I would never want to put my daughter at risk. My wife... I guess I did put her slightly at risk over our adventures. But also, by bad guys I don't necessarily mean that they're robbers or violent criminals - more that they are just people who want to cheat you, screw you over however they can. Like I say - there aren't that many of them.
Absolutely love your work and channel!
It has a very unique and creative vibe. All the best for your upcoming adventures💫
Love from India🙂
Thank you. 🙂I love India and hope to be back in the not too distant future.
mitchellkphotos Oh great!
If you come to visit golden temple do tell it would be lovely to meet you😀
Thank you so much for this informative video !
Dear Mitchell, again very poverfull stuff. Great observations and recommendations based on your profound experience. Thank you so much for sharing those with us. I wish you a lot of nice people and good light! Jiri
Thanks 🙂
Really great video. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Thank you for watching it.
Beautiful and honest video, quite eye opening and thought provoking! thank you 😊
This is very informative!! Love that some people like you want to share these. It's so important.
Yes. I believe it is important. Thanks for watching. 🙂
Absolutely love this channel! Keep up the excellent work mate! Very inspiring and informative stuff 😎🙌🏻🙏🏻🕺🏻
Excellent - worth watching !
Thanks for watching.
Amazing and informative video. I have never seen someone talk about these topics. I guess you are usually expected to figure it out yourself.
Thanks you
That was the point of the video. 🙂 Glad that you found it useful.
mitchellkphotos can you make a future video about morals as a photographer. When will you abstain from taking a picture because the situation is too sensitive or to tell the story as truthful as possible without distorting perspectives. I always found that interesting and it would be great to hear what you think of it
@@carlopixels7512 Something to consider down the road. Thanks for suggesting.
@@carlopixels7512 That's an excellent point.
Very interesting presentation! Excellent ideas to consider.
Thank you.
@@mitchellkphotos you're very welcome!
Very helpful. Even when shooting in different parts of my area, this sounds like good advice.
Would not have imagined, but, awesome that you found it useful in that way. 🙂
love your videos... and I do recommend your Travel Photography Course... always helpful to see how others approach things :-)
Thank you for exposing your feelings to the reality of THE OTHER world. I respect your approach very much. And, enjoy drinking with the locals once in a while!!
Great video again Mitchell! You're for sure the only professional travel photographer who shares that much of his experience on a youtube channel ;) Keep inspiring like that!
Nicolas
Thanks very much. I'll try. 🙂
great job bro. love your advice. respect
Thank you. 🙂
Greetings from Armenia. Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us.
I LOVE Armenia! Greetings to you.
As always: one of the best videos on the topic! Love your work!
Thanks.
Most excellent as always.....
Your videos are great help... May i know which camera and lenses you use..?
There's a video on that that I made. 😉
@@mitchellkphotos yep😀.. just watched hour ago.. thanks for that video too... Best Photographs i have seen after steve mccurry.
Mitchell, only 1 thing has to be said: we need more and more your videos. We can learn so much from you, and those videos are so relaxing. Great work (and photos ofc). Come visit Croatia! :)
Thank you. 🙂
@@mitchellkphotos yes, come and visit Croatia! (Maybe make a workshop there 😜) There's a lot to see, and a lot of experiences to make :)
Not so much into workshops to be honest. I like the online thing for now. And... I'm pretty much done with most of Europe for now. It's gonna be South America for the next couple of years at least. I will definitely come some day though. 🙂
Hey Mitchell,
Thanks for your advice.
Being on the road myself from time to time to explore different cultures, I can assume your thoughts, experiences and ideas. Being friendly is most of the time the key of success, but sometimes money is the language that rules. There's always a discussion between photographers if they should pay for picture or not. For myself I say if I travel that far to get some exceptional photo moments and the difference bewteen a 'good' picture or no picture is a few euros, I don't hesitate. Off course doing this you create an attitude that the next photographer to come will also have to pay for posing...
In my experiences I met more good guys than bad guys during my journeys. If someone wants to take your camera, or is treatening you to smash your camera as he didn't got paid like he expected, it's not easy not to loose your temper...
I just returned from a trip in india where I witnessed a principal teacher beating all students in between 5 to 8 years old by the knockles on the head and the back. It was hard to remain calm and not to interfere, but experiences like this have thought me what you advice as well. Keep calm and try not to interfere.
Witnessing physical pain at someone is hard and if you have the opportunities to help, I wouldn't doubt and do what's necessary to save someone's life, or trying to release this person's physical pain.
Travelling is a life's experience nobody can learn at school, but it's so enrichening and can make you a better person. Keep up the good work Mitchell and enjoy the travels.
Thanks for that thoughtful reply. I talked about my approach to paying in a video of made about people photography. I prefer not to be in situations where I need to pay, but what you say is totally rational! Yes. You've come that far - what's a few more Euros? Just depends a bit on the situation. Like I wouldn't pay as a way of saying thanks if no one asked. I'd try to do something more personal. A gift an experience. And about losing temper - sure inside you may be boiling, and I could even put on an act of being very angry, but actually losing temper is just not productive. All the best to you on your travels.
Great video as always. Congratulations on your work and on sharing this kind of inspirational and enlightening content which is very important and so few photographers share. Of course it is worth it for you to make this kind of content too. Not only but, also. Take care you and your family.
Thanks for watching and will do. 🙂
As someone who would like to do travel photography on a level that is the same as yours, How do you monetize yourself? What advice can you give to photographers starting out or even to those who have been doing this job for a long time but are nowhere near where they aim to be. I mean not everyone can manage a reasonably paid gig nowadays and to my opinion there are only a handfull of photographers who get paid well by magazines and publications. How can photographers stay afloat to do what you do?
The big question. 🙂 There are a few ways and I plan to make a video on it next year. I think it's important to highlight though that staying afloat is pretty much what it is. I make the equivalent of an average salary in Australia most years. Of course the cool thing being that I do it on the road and do whatever I want as far as traveling.
Learning a lot! Thank you!
I'm into photography in the 2011(not so much nowadays, more like season hobby)....and in that 'honey moon' period, i'd researched for so many tips and tricks for photography...name like Steve McCurry, etc.....BUT NONE OF THE THEM SHARE THE INSIGHTS LIKE YOU DID IN THIS VIDEO.....all of the vids i've seen, always share same old cliche tips and advised.....kudos to you sir...
Thanks for noting that. I do want to try to make this kind of content. I'm not interested in just repeating what everyone else does. Thank you for watching.
Amazing video as always, Mitchell!
Thank you.
Love your videos! Just got question. Did You removed some of old ones? I was re watching them and i feel like i missed something that i seen in past.
Thanks! 🙂 Nope. Didn't remove em. They might not be on the front page of the channel. Just click videos and you'll see them all.
@@mitchellkphotos Thanks. Looking forward for next one!
Beyond technical mistakes the area I struggle with is how to combine relationship with photo ops. I make a friend get caught up in the person and then, usually a few hours down the road, realise I forgot to get his photo. Kills me every time
That's just a matter of making a conscious effort. 🙂 Take a mental note to do it every time.
@@mitchellkphotos trying!
Just found your channel few days ago and I love your tips and videos! :)
Good video. Thanks for posting it.
Awesome content! I get a Nat Geo vibe which I super love!!
Thanks a lot. 🙂
Great video mitchell
Thanks 🙂