Part of what I struggle with is a sort of general anxiety about being out taking photos for some reason. So I end up with rushed compositions because I just don't want to draw attention to myself. Gotta work on that, thanks for these great tips.
Me too! I miss so many shots and ideas because there is that voice in my head saying I'm bothering someone or what I'm doing isn't proper........even tho it is.
I recently found your channel looking for Fuji help and just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy it. You are so warm and have a fun personality and love your content! Keep ‘em coming!!
Omar, thank you so much for this video. I am 6‘4“ tall and I often make the mistake of shooting from my eye level. And I’m embarrassed to say I’ve been shooting for over 40 years and over 30 as a professional, and I needed this refresher. Sometimes we get stuck in old habits.
J'adore, c'est pertinent, créatif, intelligent! Enfin des suggestions hors des sentiers battus! Le génie de la photo est dans l'oeil, dans notre mémoire. notre sensibilité, nos parfums et c'est là la magie. Bravo!
This is why I need to return to Paris. I thought my photos from 2014 were so hot. Now all I see is all my misses. The next time, I'll actually know what I'm doing! I rarely shoot street, which is ridiculous for a New Yorker. I hope to learn a lot from you!
Really incredible difference when you put the photos side by side! Much more effective with me than just saying lower the camera for a different perspective. It makes your perspective lesson really resonate, and drives it home. As I'm just learning, this is great! Thanks, Omar!!!
Hi Omar, trust you and the family are all keeping well. I know this video is several years old, but I watched it a few months ago, and today I put a lot of the techniques you mentioned into practice. I'm 6'4" tall, but I got down low (pictures of a classic 1960's car and a Vespa moped) Canon 80D and kneeling and yes the images are so much more interesting, from that lower perspective; thank you and keep up the fantastic work.
Great video! You have become my favorite photography TH-camr! I’ve been taking photos since the 1970’s and am still learning a lot from you. Keep up the good work.
Omar- that was like ONE OF THE BEST EVER..... EVER...rrrrrrrrrrrrrr........ videos on street shooting- WOW... I go out and still am guilty of shooting away sometimes- and not thinking- and this was so helpful in thinking about slowing down- and angles and subjects and composition... and I forget....., I am gonna have to wear lousy pants so I can kneel on the ground.... - you nailed it- and the photos were excellent- thank you.... you are a joy to watch..... you and Angelina Jordan!
What makes your content top-notch is your innate ability to keep it real and speak from the heart. The substance of these videos is not the subject matter at hand, rather the way in which it is presented to the audience. Omar, from one dad to another, you're the cream in my morning coffee, without which my day just wouldn't be right. Thoroughly enjoyed your video, keep up the good work!
Oh my Omar , you nailed it completely . We all those tips and we forget them once we become tourists ha ha. Flipping screens are great for adapting one’s angle . Doing so, creates drama - perhaps that should be in bold letters but I didn’t want to come across rude ha ha. Bare streets are a rarity until the pandemic arrived, but then they become the subject and need lines to draw focus to something - a letter box or some other bit of street furniture . Another tip which you have frequently eluded to on numerous videos is work the scene . Sometimes we get fixated by the thought in our mind and overlook challenging our perceptions to see if there were winners we were missing out catching . Finally; you only learn from your mistakes if you notice them . Look often at other people’s photos and paintings . Ask yourself what you might have done differently . Thanks again Omar - happy Easter
Great tutorial Omar, not just one of your best videos, but one the best on you-tube in general, you’re a natural “maestro”. I appreciate the time and effort that you put into making your videos, but also the fact that there are no “commercial interruptions”. Stay safe.
Here's a story along the lines of this video. I have a long time friend who is a very talented artist. When I first got into photography I had him look at some of my shots. I do landscapes mostly. I hadn't given it much thought, but I had gotten lower in some of them. He picked up on it right away, said it was a good instinct to get that perspective. It does make a difference in a boring shot to something with a little style to it. I try to remember to try it when I'm out shooting. Good video as always Omar. Great reminder to make myself look at different perspectives while shooting. Work the scene.
Hi Omar I could also see the same mistakes in my images until I realised If I said to you 'Westerns' (as in cowboy films) they have amazing classic camera shots ie gun duals, head shot, gun shot, ankle shot (forgive the puns) they're all in the classic films like HIGH NOON. THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY its worth looking at films to see the camera angles they used and learn from them. P.S I'm not really into westerns but the angles are good for street photography. Enjoy.
Very smart of you to see from a beginner perspective -- and then offer concrete ways to advance. This is an excellent contribution to the community of photography. So many beginners would not have walked away if they had had this help to make it more satisfying. And I used to love that 17-40 on my 5D3! A virtual drama machine and so easy to use.
Out of all the educational videos about photography videos, this one has the most impact on my photos, "even the photos taken with my mobile phone" keep up the good work and thank you very much
Swapped my Canon for Fuji and found your channel when looking for Fuji tutorials. I bought my first Canon 45 years ago but I never learned about the AFL-button and things like that. Because the old analog cameras did not have that sort of thing. Now I learn a lot from your videos, and they are funny too. Keep up the good work!
All about composition and lighting, that’s it and was a game changer for me when I figured that out. Both things you can’t fix in post, everything else you kinda can.
Great video Omar and you're right we're still all learning. Some great reminders here for me, as a six two guy I need to make more of an effort to get down lower and make the noises my dad makes when getting off the sofa ...ooouurgggghh.
Outstanding contribution to the photography community.thanks for your time.I always like your funny gestures in between which makes your video must interesting.👌
loved these tips - tbh I was prepared to be depressed that your 'suck' photos would be better than the ones of mine I thought were good. But they were on par. You have now inspired me - thx !
Hi Omar, I'm sorry for my late comment but I just had to say thank you for such a great lesson on composition, you make a lotta sense and give us all food for thought when we're out on a shoot. I am guilty of just standing in front of a scene and doing my best to get a good composition but you have made me realise that I'm actually shooting like a newbie, (I started photography at 21years old and now I'm 62) and that moving around and working the scene can make a photograph more of a piece of art, including a subject in the scene was a really brilliant tip. Please please please keep making your vids, you're an absolute Guru, cheers bud.
I love these types of videos. I've gotten decently good with the mechanics of the camera, but the critical eye is something we can always use more lessons and practice in. Thanks!
Photography been berry, berry good to you Mr. Omar! You are a delight and we do appreciate the work you put into these videos. Don’t ever forget that! 👍
This has to be one the best, if not the best video you have posted here. Very very interesting stuff. Basically you got me right where I am in my photography journey. I am starting to work scenes more and think about sth interesting, composition, subjects.... Anyways, thank you so much. Please do more like this one.
Photography can seem so intimidating, but this video makes it seem far less scary. Omar gives so many practical tips to help beginning photographers grow along their journey and encourages them to consider different perspectives to improve their photographs!
I miss my butterscotch colored '72 MGB! This was a great reminder for me. ... I am just a hobbyist at the moment shooting mostly CrossFit photography for my husband's gym (social media content) and moving fast without thinking is really key in that scenario. When I do go out for street photography - I do not often work the scene .... thanks for this video...and great to watch with my morning coffee to start my day right!
Omar, you have some really good - really creative - videos. This is helpful, as was the one I watched earlier on the (unnoticed...?) dominance of blue in our images. TH-cam is full of channels with people making the same videos as everyone else, but your channel is one of those with novel and interesting content. Cheers from the UK 👍
Part of what I struggle with is a sort of general anxiety about being out taking photos for some reason. So I end up with rushed compositions because I just don't want to draw attention to myself. Gotta work on that, thanks for these great tips.
Agreed. Me too.
Me too! I miss so many shots and ideas because there is that voice in my head saying I'm bothering someone or what I'm doing isn't proper........even tho it is.
Oh thank god I'm not alone. That's why Daido Moriyama appealed to me because his style is similar but he has a more purposed style.
Ditching my DSLR for Ricoh GR solved this very same issue for me.
So relatable..
No one works harder and puts out content as consistently as Omarsito! Gracias hermano!
and its for free !!!
Love free ha ha
Omarsito made me think of my uncle. He would be a cool Tio. 😂
Always worth watching
Ok wtf
Forget 'Live, Laugh, Love'
I'm getting 'Tension, Anxiety, Sadness' mounted on my wall
This was honestly a must see for people trying to develop their street photography.
I recently found your channel looking for Fuji help and just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy it. You are so warm and have a fun personality and love your content! Keep ‘em coming!!
So true, when I am not feeling photography I go back to Omar
same!
Your posts are interesting, informative, and entertaining and your honest, slightly unhinged personality is refreshing. Press on regardless!
👍this is much better than pure gear talk. Thanks!!!
Thank you Omar, I get something from everyone of your videos. And im 74, and still learn something new every day.
FANTASTIC! Using bad examples followed by better alternatives really reinforces the point. Someone might even say a picture is worth a thousand words!
Omar, thank you so much for this video. I am 6‘4“ tall and I often make the mistake of shooting from my eye level. And I’m embarrassed to say I’ve been shooting for over 40 years and over 30 as a professional, and I needed this refresher. Sometimes we get stuck in old habits.
J'adore, c'est pertinent, créatif, intelligent! Enfin des suggestions hors des sentiers battus! Le génie de la photo est dans l'oeil, dans notre mémoire. notre sensibilité, nos parfums et c'est là la magie. Bravo!
Liking Omar's video without even starting to watch it 😉😄
This is why I need to return to Paris. I thought my photos from 2014 were so hot. Now all I see is all my misses. The next time, I'll actually know what I'm doing! I rarely shoot street, which is ridiculous for a New Yorker. I hope to learn a lot from you!
What a great video. I realised I need less photography-gadget videos and more of this.
Really incredible difference when you put the photos side by side! Much more effective with me than just saying lower the camera for a different perspective. It makes your perspective lesson really resonate, and drives it home. As I'm just learning, this is great! Thanks, Omar!!!
Love this content, Omar. Great pace, style and approach. Learned a ton.
Hi Omar, trust you and the family are all keeping well. I know this video is several years old, but I watched it a few months ago, and today I put a lot of the techniques you mentioned into practice. I'm 6'4" tall, but I got down low (pictures of a classic 1960's car and a Vespa moped) Canon 80D and kneeling and yes the images are so much more interesting, from that lower perspective; thank you and keep up the fantastic work.
Great video! You have become my favorite photography TH-camr! I’ve been taking photos since the 1970’s and am still learning a lot from you. Keep up the good work.
thanks for not having adverts. Watching your videos are always a pleasure.
Omar- that was like ONE OF THE BEST EVER..... EVER...rrrrrrrrrrrrrr........ videos on street shooting- WOW... I go out and still am guilty of shooting away sometimes- and not thinking- and this was so helpful in thinking about slowing down- and angles and subjects and composition... and I forget....., I am gonna have to wear lousy pants so I can kneel on the ground.... - you nailed it- and the photos were excellent- thank you.... you are a joy to watch..... you and Angelina Jordan!
What makes your content top-notch is your innate ability to keep it real and speak from the heart. The substance of these videos is not the subject matter at hand, rather the way in which it is presented to the audience. Omar, from one dad to another, you're the cream in my morning coffee, without which my day just wouldn't be right. Thoroughly enjoyed your video, keep up the good work!
Oh my Omar , you nailed it completely . We all those tips and we forget them once we become tourists ha ha.
Flipping screens are great for adapting one’s angle . Doing so, creates drama - perhaps that should be in bold letters but I didn’t want to come across rude ha ha.
Bare streets are a rarity until the pandemic arrived, but then they become the subject and need lines to draw focus to something - a letter box or some other bit of street furniture .
Another tip which you have frequently eluded to on numerous videos is work the scene . Sometimes we get fixated by the thought in our mind and overlook challenging our perceptions to see if there were winners we were missing out catching .
Finally; you only learn from your mistakes if you notice them . Look often at other people’s photos and paintings . Ask yourself what you might have done differently .
Thanks again Omar - happy Easter
Omar - your videos are so entertaining and educational as well. I look forward to watching them every night. Thank you.
Great tutorial Omar, not just one of your best videos, but one the best on you-tube in general, you’re a natural “maestro”. I appreciate the time and effort that you put into making your videos, but also the fact that there are no “commercial interruptions”. Stay safe.
I likes humor and the serenity that you transmit through your videos. 💪💪
You’re a fantastic teacher, btw.
If your photo sucks then get closer. That's the best advice I have ever gotten.
Here's a story along the lines of this video. I have a long time friend who is a very talented artist. When I first got into photography I had him look at some of my shots. I do landscapes mostly. I hadn't given it much thought, but I had gotten lower in some of them. He picked up on it right away, said it was a good instinct to get that perspective. It does make a difference in a boring shot to something with a little style to it. I try to remember to try it when I'm out shooting.
Good video as always Omar. Great reminder to make myself look at different perspectives while shooting. Work the scene.
0:03s I am already in stitches ! I did not expect that intro, love it!
Wow I have watched tonnes of shooting tutorials and this one is simply the best , great content and excellent delivery .
OMG ... Malaguti Phantom , the red scooter , pimped up ! I love it !
Hi Omar I could also see the same mistakes in my images until I realised If I said to you 'Westerns' (as in cowboy films) they have amazing classic camera shots ie gun duals, head shot, gun shot, ankle shot (forgive the puns) they're all in the classic films like HIGH NOON. THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY its worth looking at films to see the camera angles they used and learn from them. P.S I'm not really into westerns but the angles are good for street photography. Enjoy.
Very smart of you to see from a beginner perspective -- and then offer concrete ways to advance. This is an excellent contribution to the community of photography. So many beginners would not have walked away if they had had this help to make it more satisfying. And I used to love that 17-40 on my 5D3! A virtual drama machine and so easy to use.
i've find myself almost in all of the bad examples. Really helpful, Thank you.
Out of all the educational videos about photography videos, this one has the most impact on my photos, "even the photos taken with my mobile phone" keep up the good work and thank you very much
Swapped my Canon for Fuji and found your channel when looking for Fuji tutorials. I bought my first Canon 45 years ago but I never learned about the AFL-button and things like that. Because the old analog cameras did not have that sort of thing. Now I learn a lot from your videos, and they are funny too. Keep up the good work!
Omar drops the best content! Informative and entertaining!
You really hit something here. One of your best. And that's a compliment.
All about composition and lighting, that’s it and was a game changer for me when I figured that out. Both things you can’t fix in post, everything else you kinda can.
A Masterclass in photography! Awesome ideas👍
Thanks for your humble wisdom and joyfull pedagogy.
Love your videos
Hi Omar, you're a so great photographer and a so great teacher.
A really informative video, I need to come back to this regularly to remind myself not to rush my photography. Thanks very much Omar.
Man, I love this guy! Stay awesome, Fuji Dad!
Wow! Thank you Omar! What a fun, useful and encouraging video!
I love your photos! Even the old ones!
Una experiencia muy enriquecedora
Yet another very helpful video from your channel... Thanks for the tips! Love your sense of humour.
Great video Omar and you're right we're still all learning. Some great reminders here for me, as a six two guy I need to make more of an effort to get down lower and make the noises my dad makes when getting off the sofa ...ooouurgggghh.
Another superb, fun and very helpful video Omar. Thanks for sharing
I really like the pieces idea esp if you're posting that on IG once a day they can see the whole picture unfolds. This also works on portraits.
YOU DID IT AGAIN!
Thanks Omar
Great tips with a lot of fun, thank you Omar for a wonderful piece of inspiration.
Great video! Bernie's mittens can always add substance to any lacking scenario!
Outstanding contribution to the photography community.thanks for your time.I always like your funny gestures in between which makes your video must interesting.👌
This is gold to me .. thank you Omar
Excellent tutorial with great examples..... Thanks Omar
The font in Lightroom is a nice little Omar touch. Love it.
Great great great advice. I'm in the phase of reminding myself to do this right now and this video is very relevant. Well done.
Thanks!
Super thank you for the coffee!!!
Man. I switched to Leica after a year on Fuji. But I still watch your content! Keep it up :-) You can’t ever sell noir!
loved these tips - tbh I was prepared to be depressed that your 'suck' photos would be better than the ones of mine I thought were good. But they were on par. You have now inspired me - thx !
14:10 what a great advice .. I’ve never heard that advise not even in a paid courses
Hi Omar, I'm sorry for my late comment but I just had to say thank you for such a great lesson on composition, you make a lotta sense and give us all food for thought when we're out on a shoot. I am guilty of just standing in front of a scene and doing my best to get a good composition but you have made me realise that I'm actually shooting like a newbie, (I started photography at 21years old and now I'm 62) and that moving around and working the scene can make a photograph more of a piece of art, including a subject in the scene was a really brilliant tip. Please please please keep making your vids, you're an absolute Guru, cheers bud.
I love these types of videos. I've gotten decently good with the mechanics of the camera, but the critical eye is something we can always use more lessons and practice in. Thanks!
Good info, great sense of humor! Thanks Omar !
Photography been berry, berry good to you Mr. Omar! You are a delight and we do appreciate the work you put into these videos. Don’t ever forget that! 👍
Omar, thanks man for your effort it really helps me to catch that great capture !
Dude. Another great upload and interesting video about quite basic boring thing's. :D Nailed it.
Bonjour Omar, God, you are right! It is exactly happening like that ... !!! This is the point . Thanks ...
I wanna go out now and try this!More please of this!!
Really good suggestions. Working the subject is a concept I hadn't thought about. Thanks
Very nice video, hope more tips like this, honest analysis of your old pics is very interesting approach
This is one of your very best!
You sure have learned a lot in 15 years. Kudos for passing on what you have learned!
I love, love your videos! I’ve learned a lot from you - thank you!
This has to be one the best, if not the best video you have posted here. Very very interesting stuff. Basically you got me right where I am in my photography journey. I am starting to work scenes more and think about sth interesting, composition, subjects....
Anyways, thank you so much. Please do more like this one.
Yeah this one and the learn to crop video
I really enjoy your shows, thank you so much.
Fantastic video again thanks Omar. More like this one please :).
This was so great. Thanks Omar.
You actually cracked me at "Berry nice". Haven't had a good dad joke laugh in awhile
This is great, always learn something from you, keep it coming 😊
Thank you so much - what a great lesson!!
Awesome!! Thank you so much for this video!! The examples are so good...
Photography can seem so intimidating, but this video makes it seem far less scary. Omar gives so many practical tips to help beginning photographers grow along their journey and encourages them to consider different perspectives to improve their photographs!
Thank you Omar, for another video that made learning fun.
Thanks Omar. Great points and tips.
Appreciate this content. Videos like this motivate me to go shoot and try new things. Thanks!
Thanks for the tutorial Omar and for reminding us to keep striving to be better photographers!
I miss my butterscotch colored '72 MGB! This was a great reminder for me. ... I am just a hobbyist at the moment shooting mostly CrossFit photography for my husband's gym (social media content) and moving fast without thinking is really key in that scenario. When I do go out for street photography - I do not often work the scene .... thanks for this video...and great to watch with my morning coffee to start my day right!
Thank you Omar. Great content as usual!
Great video Omar. I really did appreciate your “perspective “ on this topic :)
Berry nice! As always, entertaining.
Great Video:D would love to see more of these
Super helpful! You pretty much ID'd everything I do wrong... still learning only had a non-phone camera for 4 months now. Great content.
I love the "tiny man, big car" photo at 15:08.
Thanks, Omar! This video is very helpful. Love your teaching style. Best, Sylvia
Great video Omar!
Felt like I was in a class...Your pacing and the way you explain just puts the viewer at ease...
Funny and good lesson, thanks you Omar 🙏 🇨🇵
Great tips Omar ! Your advices are always helpful, thanks keep going in this way ;)
Thank you very much for the great tips! Really helpful to improve my photography!
Omar, you have some really good - really creative - videos. This is helpful, as was the one I watched earlier on the (unnoticed...?) dominance of blue in our images. TH-cam is full of channels with people making the same videos as everyone else, but your channel is one of those with novel and interesting content. Cheers from the UK 👍