Back in the late 90's I worked for a well known camera dealers here in the UK.We used to have a guy come in to drop 5 or 6 rolls of film in to be processed at least twice a week.Oddly,all his shots were candid pictures of girls chests taken around town and nothing else.Strange but true.
I would love to try more street photography eventually, but I find it ironic for my area, which is considered an art colony, and has tons of photographers around, people are so…. weird about having pictures taken of them, or near them. I personally prefer to take more pictures of random objects, or of the scenery, but it is getting scary to even do that here anymore(like if someone spots you with a camera near their property, they will automatically assume you are scouting their property for a future robbery).
So might just stick with the scenery shots until I am a bit more confident.
I started photopraphing round one year ago. I use Leica IIIc with diverse LTM-lenses. See a compilation of my favourite shots on my Channel. Im still learnig, and open for critics, suggestions or tips. For visting, watching any feedback – many thanks in advance.
I used to think that random creepy people behind cameras taking photos of others are really like creepy and crazy, but now that I know of this thing called Street photography, I respect them more.
In Germany you're gettin your ass kicked when taking pictures of random people xD Street Photography is almost impossible unless you ask the subject before taking the picture but that's not what street photography is all about.
understand the shyness but telephotos can seem more intrusive than approaching an interesting subject and talking to them like a real live human being and then asking if you may take their photo – look at some of the London street shots of Don McCullin and see just how he brings characters alive
I've considered doing some street photography. A couple problems I have though is that I'm a bit timid about it, and there's not really a lot of good places around me to try. Plus I'd have to not do it with my wife around. I was down in Vegas for a weekend with her, and I considered trying some down there, but I never did because I kept thinking my wife would criticize me for doing it, saying it's weird of me to just take random people's photos. She doesn't like her photo randomly taken, so that sort of gets passed on in her criticism if I were to try it with other people.
So, yeah… a few hurdles to jump if I were to ever do street photography.
don't u get any law suits for taking photos of people? in my country it's forbidden to take a street photo of a person except if it's 4 or more people in the frame or if that person agrees with the photo.
Option 993: Take up bodybuilding and gain 20 lbs of muscle. Most people will have an irrational fear that you will beat THEM if they tell you to delete the photo.
I live in the UK and I've only had someone tell me off for it once, I just ignored them and disappeared into the crowd, best way to deal with a situation like that I reckon
Hmm, speaking from personal experience, street shooting in Asia is much easier. This is also evident in DIgitalrev videos. Why? Generally speaking people don't do anything even if you take shots from them on the street against their will. They simply do nothing. Call it the Asian way of living and letting live. But here in the West you are much more likely to get beaten by unfriendly pedestrian who simply does not want their shot to be taken. Those stories about someone throwing their shues at the street photographer – all true!
Enjoyed the video…May be I am wrong but I think the best way is not to chimp as mentioned by Kai and not to look into the eyes of your subject, look thru the viewfinder !! In Street Photography usually its said the more smaller camera the more invisible you are to take your shots. But somehow I feel there are two ways to look at it, depending on the laws of the land eg: A) In a place like Mumbai, small camera could get you suspicious look or knocks on back and Street Photography is NOT a hurried job where you want to become invisible with a small camera and walk off. I always fail to understand this part of Street Photography about sticking to small cameras, ofcourse to each his own. B) If you carry a big camera you do attract more attention but people atleast know OK..this guy is doing some kind of photography..what kind, they wouldn't know, but definitely won't knock on your back. Street Photography is tough anyways but most satisfying when one gets a lovely shot. And I enjoy shooting in both Mumbai and Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, especially the Avenue of Stars strip and Mongkok.
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good morning Kai, I am your fan, and i have a question. how many cera have you got?
nice 50mm you got there mate
what is the title of dat backsound zzzzzzzzz
2:37 the "delete" noise. which is really the auto focus noise lolol
I live in Los Angles and honestly I am scared of taking street photos, because I just imagine someone throwing my camera.
How can I deal with this?
Back in the late 90's I worked for a well known camera dealers here in the UK.We used to have a guy come in to drop 5 or 6 rolls of film in to be processed at least twice a week.Oddly,all his shots were candid pictures of girls chests taken around town and nothing else.Strange but true.
3:27 loooooooool!!! "jump"
I would love to try more street photography eventually, but I find it ironic for my area, which is considered an art colony, and has tons of photographers around, people are so…. weird about having pictures taken of them, or near them. I personally prefer to take more pictures of random objects, or of the scenery, but it is getting scary to even do that here anymore(like if someone spots you with a camera near their property, they will automatically assume you are scouting their property for a future robbery).
So might just stick with the scenery shots until I am a bit more confident.
lol "show me more anger!" hahaha
2:00 I shoot film and still honestly don't know what to do about that.
Is that your real voice man?
I started photopraphing round one year ago. I use Leica IIIc with diverse LTM-lenses. See a compilation of my favourite shots on my Channel. Im still learnig, and open for critics, suggestions or tips. For visting, watching any feedback – many thanks in advance.
"Hey, delete that photo!" "It's film, get back to me in a week or so"
Id love to do more street photography. Unfortunately I live in an uninteresting part of Texas.
I do enjoy your videos thanks again :)
I used to think that random creepy people behind cameras taking photos of others are really like creepy and crazy, but now that I know of this thing called Street photography, I respect them more.
I like your voice, but it sounds very familiar.hmmm!
lol @ don't try to look like a sex offender
I find using zoom lens and taking them from a distance works better
Bokeh whoredom!
In Germany you're gettin your ass kicked when taking pictures of random people xD Street Photography is almost impossible unless you ask the subject before taking the picture but that's not what street photography is all about.
anyone know what camera he is using right now? to me it look like cannon 5d and what lense it is?
Was that Rita attacking Kai?
ok good
understand the shyness but telephotos can seem more intrusive than approaching an interesting subject and talking to them like a real live human being and then asking if you may take their photo – look at some of the London street shots of Don McCullin and see just how he brings characters alive
I've considered doing some street photography. A couple problems I have though is that I'm a bit timid about it, and there's not really a lot of good places around me to try. Plus I'd have to not do it with my wife around. I was down in Vegas for a weekend with her, and I considered trying some down there, but I never did because I kept thinking my wife would criticize me for doing it, saying it's weird of me to just take random people's photos. She doesn't like her photo randomly taken, so that sort of gets passed on in her criticism if I were to try it with other people.
So, yeah… a few hurdles to jump if I were to ever do street photography.
Are you in apature mode? what iso are you using?
Always the best vids , thanks .
That;s why you shoot film so you tell them "well its film so I cant delete any photos sorry."
Yeah!! seriously.
pause at 0:01. Bless you
what brand is the backpack you have on?
Buy a a5000! Great street camera with a flippy screen!
don't u get any law suits for taking photos of people? in my country it's forbidden to take a street photo of a person except if it's 4 or more people in the frame or if that person agrees with the photo.
Option 993: Take up bodybuilding and gain 20 lbs of muscle. Most people will have an irrational fear that you will beat THEM if they tell you to delete the photo.
I live in the UK and I've only had someone tell me off for it once, I just ignored them and disappeared into the crowd, best way to deal with a situation like that I reckon
just wondering, what mode kai usually use on street…
It would be interesting to try with a 7d mk2. The 1090 jpeg buffer and 10fps would make things interesting.
Hmm, speaking from personal experience, street shooting in Asia is much easier. This is also evident in DIgitalrev videos. Why? Generally speaking people don't do anything even if you take shots from them on the street against their will. They simply do nothing. Call it the Asian way of living and letting live. But here in the West you are much more likely to get beaten by unfriendly pedestrian who simply does not want their shot to be taken. Those stories about someone throwing their shues at the street photographer – all true!
Quite interesting :)
Why doesn't he make a movie already?
Any tips for street shooting in detroit?
Enjoyed the video…May be I am wrong but I think the best way is not to chimp as mentioned by Kai and not to look into the eyes of your subject, look thru the viewfinder !!
In Street Photography usually its said the more smaller camera the more invisible you are to take your shots. But somehow I feel there are two ways to look at it, depending on the laws of the land eg:
A) In a place like Mumbai, small camera could get you suspicious look or knocks on back and Street Photography is NOT a hurried job where you want to become invisible with a small camera and walk off. I always fail to understand this part of Street Photography about sticking to small cameras, ofcourse to each his own.
B) If you carry a big camera you do attract more attention but people atleast know OK..this guy is doing some kind of photography..what kind, they wouldn't know, but definitely won't knock on your back.
Street Photography is tough anyways but most satisfying when one gets a lovely shot. And I enjoy shooting in both Mumbai and Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, especially the Avenue of Stars strip and Mongkok.