"Street photography is creative freedom" | A Day with Chris Harrison
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Chris Harrison first discovered photography in 1987. At 16 years old he saw Elliot Erwitt's photo, ‘Great Dane Legs, Boots and Chihuahua’, in a magazine. It lit a flame that started his photography journey.
Throughout the 90s Chris did lots of small photographic projects, mainly around London and also some travel and backpacking trips too.
However, for about 15 years from 2001 onwards he did very little photography for himself. Whilst he still worked with many photographers on commercial design projects, Chris spent his time and energy mainly dedicated to running his own design studio, starting a family and being a hands-on dad to his two daughters.
That all changed in 2016 during a family camping holiday in France which was, by chance, a short distance away from Arles. Until then Chris hadn’t heard of the yearly Arles photography festival, so he checked it out. He saw a joint Sid Grossman, Leon Levinstein and Harold Feinstein exhibition and was immediately reminded why he had fallen in love with photography as a 16 year old kid.
"That chance visit to Arles rekindled my commitment to photography. I’m still plugging away." - Chris Harrison.
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These videos are an absolute joy mate!
This is so cool! I'm also snapping street shots. My channel's got some, would love to see you there
There are too many street photographer videos where the photographer thinks that because they have expensive camera gear (usually Leica ) thats all they need ,and produce mediocre at best photos. Its a breath of fresh air to come across a photogher like chris whose main attribute is not gear but talent.
Of the millions of "street photographers" you tubing their wanderings, this is up there with the best. It's not easy finding originality and variation within a relatively small geographical arena but Chris does it so very well. It's a lesson to all aspiring street photographers; get a training in graphic art ! Your book will fly.
I don't need training. It's not something you learn by being taught.
@@Moodboard39 wow
I went to school with Chris and I remember how his art came from a visceral beginning of expressions of appreciation for the very stuff of life. Such people never let go of what drives them because it is so much an aspect of their very natures. I’m certainly very fortunate to see where he has gone with this aspect of himself. Congratulations old chum.
It's honestly the first time I've heard of Chris Harrison. The truth is that I was impressed by the quality and originality of the photographs. They are just fantastic. Very good work.-
Such a good watch! I'm into street photography too. My channel's got a bit of that, feel free to give it a look!
Thank you Chris, thank you Mike! This impressed me more than any technical tutorial or the endless discussions about gear. Best wishes 🇩🇪🙏 Frank
Exactly 👆
Yes!! Also love seeing Paulie B's work here on yt for this exact reason.
I was shooting in Brighton today but not familiar with Chris's work until I just watched this. Another great interview - well produced Mike
Thanks for watching Andrew!
One of the best videos I've seen so far for the topic of street photography.
Thanks for watching and the kind words!
At last.....someone who knows what they are doing and understands the messages they are sending...good work.
Loved this. Chris’ work is incredible. Just jaw dropping. Loved his perspective too
Mike, thanks for doing this. Brilliant
Our pleasure!
Jaw dropping, that's just the right word!
I mean where I stays the entire state is very much concern about the consignments of thanks giving day and says thank you about the bravery and honorary contribution by the state deligation and delegator Mike ❤️🌹
This video contained some of the BEST street photos I have seen in a very long time.... TOP QUALITY STUFF !!!
I love how this guy talks about photography, and his pictures are wonderful.
I really enjoy the videos where you showcase other photographers. Don't get me wrong. The videos showcasing you are awesome too. Thanks for putting these out. I look forward to viewing your content.
Man, absolutely love this video - Chris has a refreshing take on photography and this video is extremely well presented
Thanks dude!
This is an inspiring video and one that has some actionable takeaways. I loved watching Chris in action and how he takes us through his process. Well done, Mike--great interview. Thanks for introducing me to Chris' work!
So pleased you liked it, thanks for this!
Love finding new photography videos! I'm also capturing street life. My channel's got some, come by if you're interested.
Really enjoyed this video on “street photography”. It’s such a relaxing hobby, carrying a camera and going out to purposely observe life, capturing a snippet here and there. When I first moved away from home back in the early 80’s, I secured a job at Butlin’s Ocean Hotel. I spent many happy hours walking along that seafront into Brighton. I wish that I’d had an interest in photography back then. Such a great location for a photographer.😊
Thanks Chris I enjoyed watching your video it just shows you that you can see the world around you differently if you just look and think outside the box .
Great video Mike and thanks for introducing me to an excellent photographer.
Fantastic, thanks Mike for sharing ‼️❤️
Hi Mike..Of all the videos I have watched on street photography, yours is the most inspiring. After watching this, it has been my Great Dane and Chihuahua moment. It's 11.30 in the evening and I'm buzzing. Chris's mages are magical. Thank you!
Brilliant. Loved this. ❤❤❤❤
This was great. Thank you for sharing. I would really like to see more content like this. :)
One of my favourites videos of yours, Chris peaks so well on his photography, more of these please less pov
Thank you!
Brilliant video Mike……thanks for putting it together
Great job Mike. Thank you. I really appreciate how it's about Chris and his process. No interruptions. Thank you
This made so many things click for me. Such explicit direction for what interest him. No hiding behind vagueness for fear of being judged too clearly. Pure honest reaffirmation. It’s left me with a better intuition for why particular photos resonate with me. Genuinely one of the most impactful photography videos for me.
I know and love Chris Harrison. Even so his creativity, clear communication, and solid commitment to his art impresses me more than ever. Thank you for making this video with him.
I had such a great day with him so it's my pleasure to put this together.
@MikeChudley. wow! Thank you
Very inspiring... and interesting!
Finally I’ve found a kindred spirit in the way you shot street photography , (or Fine Art as we called, in my area , when I started in 80/90s ). Your work in SO GORGEOUS. And what I dig is that we shot the same type things. If you saw my work, it would make more sense. I can’t wait to delve into your Art from here on out, as I’ve just discovered your channel! Ty, and the images are AMAZING!
-Max Patrick Haynes
such a cool and humble guy
Wow Mike! 😮! I’m totally blown away - A really great and inspiring video of a true inspiring person and his photography.
One of my favorites from your videos - so far, Mike!👌👍🔝📸
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Great interview and insight into the mind of an exceptional photographer.
Another great video Mike. Obviously your pictures are great, but it is also good to see what other talented photographers do. I had never heard of Chris, but he seems to be brilliant at making the ordinary look interesting.
It's a privilege to highlight other photographers work, so I'm pleased you enjoyed this.
Hi Mike, Chris Harrison's street shots are some of the best I've seen. Great work! I think my great street shots could be counted on one hand but his eye for these shots are inspiring. Thanks for sharing! Gives me ideas.
Excellent film - thank you. He’s an incredible photographer and I’ll look out for the Kickstarter too - Cheers
These picture profiles are ace. Insightful, understated chats with people making excellent work. I'm particularly a big Chris Harrison fan. Great to hear how they shoot, what they're looking for and what drives them. Love them. Keep them up.
Thank you for this! Glad you enjoy the content. Chris’ work really is excellent
Really great work by both of you, Chris' stills and Mike's video. Very enjoyable to watch 👍🙏
These Series are brilliant! Thank you so much!!!
Wow lots of inspiration
Glad you liked it!
Your images speak loudly to me and I listen intently! You are my type of PHOTOGRAPHER! Thank you for a great and inspiring video! I am now a subscriber.
The above comment was directed to Chris as I was blown away by his art. Mike, somehow I believe in your vids and am confident that you will feature talented artists like Chris. Thank you for your contribution!
This is a fantastic series Mike! Well done!
Thank you!
Absolutely superb video Mike, the points that Mike allude to, ‘being unsure, is it the right time etc’ resonated with me. Love your editing style, would have appreciated the ad’s toward the back end of the video lol. Thank you for taking the time to create, share and collaborate with Mike. #Londonlovesyou 👊🏿💯
Love these!
Thanks!!
Really great documentary/profile. Chris is so inspiring, and you put it together so well. Subscribing now.
Thank you for the kind words, glad you liked it!
Yet another modern day classic! Love this series, can't wait for more!
A great watch from a really interesting photographer. Thanks Mike!
Quality video, certainly gave me some great tips and advice 👌
Glad to hear it! Thanks
Most excellent Mike! Love your philosophy 👌
Great series this, every video has been brilliant. Chris' work is so good and witty, I first came across this work during the first lockdown. It was great to see at the time we were all stuck indoors. Also, shout out to you for making the videos, great filmmaking!
Nice one Mike! These interviews with other photographers are so good. Great work 👍
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THANKS FOR SHARING, CHRIS.
ALL THE BEST..
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that was awesome always great to see the vision of other photographers
Fantastic video, amazing images and a really humble and great guy! Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻
Those are the kind of videos that inspire, make you go out there and try for yourself over and over again!
Excellent job from Chris and his delivery and Mike on your creativity in putting this together. I really enjoyed listening to the thought process of making a great composition. Also loved the ideas that I hope to try myself. Thank you. Best 20 minutes I’ve spent in a long time. 🇺🇸
Excellent Mate, and love his work
Thank you!
Your photos inspire me wow
Brilliant video. Made me want to try street photography!
One of the most genuinely inspiring videos I've seen on here in a long while.
woah, thanks for this comment! Glad you liked this content.
This was great! I play around with street photography on my channel. Pop in if you feel like it, would love to share ideas
Great video. Some fantastic shots from Chris. Never come across him before.
If people can discover new work through these videos then that's amazing. Thanks for watching.
Nice one really enjoyed seeing my home town through someone else's eyes
Really inspiring video, Chris has an amazing eye for playful composition! My jaw dropped at 13:20 with the Coke logo fading into the waves
Brilliant!
Great video Chris!!! drive motivation you have it all.looking forward to the book coming out.just watched your video been worth being late for work
Absolutely inspiring, and love your work!
Thank you for watching!
This video is amazing. What a talented man 😍
Nice work, nice inspired shots at/from/ with a great place. Been there 2019 last time… will be back next year at the latest 😊
Great profile this one and very nicely put together. Love this series.
Thanks Tom, glad you liked it.
Amazing work, wonderful. Great video. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Love the video and thanks for introducing me to another Brighton photographer. Ka Pai from NZ
Thanks for this video Mike, have been following Chris for a while on Twitter and just love his vision. The coke cup is pure genius. Brighton is my local city too, so really interesting to see how Chris works the area. Keep these videos coming Mike, bloody great 👍
This was great! I play around with street photography on my channel. Pop in if you feel like it, would love to share ideas
Really enjoyed this. Extra points for the tape over the red dot on the camera ;)
Thanks for this video. It very effectively introduces you to Chris’ work and how he goes about doing what he does. Well done.
This was great! I play around with street photography on my channel. Pop in if you feel like it, would love to share ideas
Great great series.
Really enjoyable and very inspiring, some great images as well.
Thank you.
He's an inspiring photographer.
Amazing inspiring video!
Super!
There's so much Bad photography, especially street based stuff, masquerading as art out there that I'd become totally jaded by all the pretentious nonsense.
This however is clever, witty, graphic and so well observed.
Bravo! Chris Harrison.
100k!! well deserved
(no relation) Great interview. More of this type of stuff please Mike 📸
Haha thanks Chris! Appreciate it
Great interview and insights! Thanks for sharing.
Brilliant video, really enjoyed this. Love Chris, love Brighton, win win! :)
What a wonderful episode this is...love these kind of talks. They give a lot insides about the photographer. Would loved to hear more about the coca cola wave shot
This was great! I play around with street photography on my channel. Pop in if you feel like it, would love to share ideas
These series have already achieved legendary status. Great job, Mike!
thanks for making my day.
Great great video. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Great job!
Thanks!
That roof top shot is next level.
Man, I love your eye....great video!
Great video. Really like his work too
Some really great images in this vid.
Superb video!
Wonderful work ,thanks for sharing .
@MikeChudley. ?
Absolute great video
Honestly one of the most impressive street photos ive ever seen. So insanely creative.
This is gold! I'm trying my hand at street photography. My channel's got some of that, drop by if you're up for it.
I could tell from the first photo in this video that you are a really good photographer.
Very well done and inspiring.
Well done and inspiring! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yeah this is a great video dude. Such an interesting guy and great photographer. I know they must be hard work for you but they are all really great to watch. Ps loving the rugged stubble vibes from you. 😜😜😜😜
A great video thanks for sharing.