I realize this but I still buy new gear 😭😭

Wow banger photos!! Learned lots from this video! Subscribed!

Wow. A photography channel with actual substance and useful info. What a breath of fresh air.

Beautiful. Love the frames. 👏👏👏

My first "street" photo was around 2005-2006 when my wife and I went to NYC. I fell in love with taking candid shots of other people not even knowing that Street Photography was a real thing. I started with a Kodak point and shoot; migrated to a Nikon D50 with a kit lens. Once I got comfortable with the DSLR, I upgraded to a Nikon D300 and started getting better glass for night time street... mostly the Nikkor f/2.8 zoom. Around 2014, I upgraded again to the Nikon D750 and started adding some fast primes. My upgrade cycle was around 7 years at this point. However, in 2016/17, I thought the Fujifilm X-T10 mirrorless kit would be my future. It was smaller and more compact. That lasted maybe a year before going back to the D750. Between 2018 and the beginning of 2020 were my peak years of shooting street. I even added a Fujifilm X100F to compliment my D750. I was very satisfied with my setup as far as gear at this point. Fast forward another 7 years and I added the Nikon Zf as my mirrorless kit. I also started collecting older Nikon gear, not because I thought it would make me a better photographer, but because it added history and the evolution of digital photography. I now have dozens of bodies starting with the Nikon D1 as the oldest (1999) to the D750 still being my newest DSLR. I also added a few film cameras to the mix as well. As you can see that is my LONG journey with gear. I said very little about shooting. As I got more comfortable with my gear, I focused more on composition and themes (loosely). I tried to develop my own style and got more and more comfortable getting "into the scene" to take pictures. My favorite focal length was 35mm and my Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G was my favorite focal length. Around 2020, with everything closing, I also sank into a bit of a mental health lapse. I considered selling everything and never picking up a camera again. 2020-2022 I took the least amount of photos ever. I mean maybe 1500 total in two years and most of them were not street, but junk photos to text something from a grocery store to my wife or something. nothing creative at all. Even holiday photos were minimal. 2023 was when my wife virtually kicked my butt and said that I need to get out of my funk and get back out shooting. I went from shooting around 500 the previous year to almost 6000 photos. My confidence is not there yet like it was when I was shooting before, but it is getting better. I also shoot almost 100% in Aperture Priority on my digital and as close to Aperture on my film cameras. My 2025 goal is to get out at least 4-5 times a week for a photo walk. It doesn't always have to be street, but I need to get out and shoot. Practice new way of composition (like some of your videos have mentioned) and try new editing styles. I might also pick up a project that I had wanted to do back in 2018 and put a small book toegther. My wife also wants me to put a book together for her on our favorite beach vacation moments. I am feeling much better both mentally and physically and look forward to the upcoming year. Your channel has helped add a little more spark to my passion and I thank you greatly for that.

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Great video 😀

Where in the UK are you based brother? I'm a photographer based in London, happy to connect

What I sometimes miss today is that photos on websites are now one after another,. I like it when some text is visible with a personal short note of the photographer, how and/or why the picture was taken, or something about the place where it was taken, or a poem, at least a title. Otherwise, pictures become pictures that become boring, as you mentioned.

Ciao Aristide. Happy New Year Kisses ❤📷 Fujifilm 35mm f1.4

G A S. Been there. Top end Nikon and full set of lenses, cost a fortune! Now I have 3 cameras that I love, all are Olympus M43. Glass, good glass, is the most important thing. For street work I use an E M1 MkII, its waterproof! 3 primes, 34mm, 50mm and a 150mm telephoto. Small, light, sharp. The second hand market is teaming with great kit. (Note we double the focal length on M43 so my 50mm f1.2 is actually 25mm f1.2). Good words and good advice in all I have seen of your video's.

You have a good casual way of presenting. I have been a photojournalist for a very long time in the UK. Now I am looking to photograph for a hobby as I am retired. So I am looking around for different ideas. Most on here tell the same thing time and again but 'preach' at us, 'this is the way!' Rules are made to be broken, all photographers must experiment. You give people an idea and do so in a calm way without a whip. Like your work. Thanks. We are alway learning.

Thank you. Must use my nifty fifty more!

Great video. First time here and now a new sub. You have a wonderful screen presence and simple way of teaching that easily connects with the viewer. Can’t wait to dive into your past catalog of videos. Have a great New Year, sir!

Photos well illustrate your points. 50mm used to be the fl for 35mm film camera kit lenses. 50 is a good measure of what fl to try next - tele if you crop most of the 50mm images, wide if you find yourself moving back to get the composition. Next up suggestion: 35mm (full frame equivalent). Happy New Year, Aris!

perfect timing...travelling to London tomorrow just with a 50mm...thank you

Your voice is perfect to narrate positive inspirational messages. Thank you for making photography "not" so complicated. Some KZbinrs have forgot we're not all professional's.

Hola! Sería bueno que actives el doblaje automático de KZbin Para mejor conectividad global

I find your narrative very informative, and your images captivating. Thank you!

This makes me want to buy a 50mm lens. Thank you, subscribed.

It's fascinating when the majority of an 18 months photography course gets explained in only 8 minutes video...

It's so funny. I looked at my lenses yesterday, thinking about the year, wondering if I should get rid of any. I have MOSTLY 50mm lenses. And here you are giving some good advice on 50. :)

Fab images and video Aris. When I bought my 50mm f1.8 lens it stayed on my camera for years and went around the world with me. It was too good to take off. Despite the resistance for change I eventually got an 85mm. However the 50 always has a special place in my photography. Without it a lot of my shots would have not occurred or would have been mediocre with the kit lens.

Great video, this was a wonderful master class!

Hi, i enjoy seeing your videos. I am daily using a Sony A7 IV + 3 lenses from 17mm to 180mm + filters and tripod ! Had enough to wear this weight and not to be able to carry a camera all the time. Sold my second A7IV and bought the Gr3x with the nisi kit... So happy ! i miss sometimes to change the focal length but the Ricoh is so convenient and powerful that i can deal with it! Regarding the autofocus.. Well i use snap or touch screen AF+shutter : works pretty fine.

Very helpful. Thank you.

Thank you Aris, fabulous images. I enjoy my 50mm lens, as well. Would you please do a similar video with an 85mm lens. Cheers, Peter.

Enjoying your videos man and subscribed, but to me it’s ultimately all about composition. Obviously the lens can matter, but sometimes you have a shooting possibly and that’s what you shoot with. Loving your output man. 👍📸

Valuable information. Thank you.

Great video and snaps! I only wanted to ask if all the shots presented in the video are shot on aps-c or full frame camera, or they are mixed? As far as I know, the 50mm wouldn't give the same look with both sensors?

I really enjoy your videos. They are very unique and pleasing, in the tone as well as both the approach to the message as well as the message itself. I have purchased audio books from other creatives like Sean Tucker (The Meaning in the Making) that I love to listen to while out for walks or hikes. I think your style would be perfect for something like that.

It’s f*** great. Thinking on selling my 35 f2 to pick up the new viltrox given the quality of the 56mm.

Χωρις WR φανταζομαι Αρη ετσι; Πως και δεν πηρες τον1.4 ή 1.2 ποιος ηταν ο προηγουμενος της Βιλτροξ δε θυμαμαι;

Thank you all for watching! I hope you are having great holidays full of photos around people you love!

That’s genius. At first glance, it doesn’t seem like you’re photographing them and they may not suspect and technically speaking you’re not photographing them so no need to ask for permission lol

Thanks for the tips and great video ❤

👍👍 Merry Xmas & Happy New year

Good tips Aris. My personal favourite I do is Christmas tree lights in the background of a shot on a f1.8 lens. Beautiful colourful bokeh balls. -- Sat P.S. -- Merry Xmas Aris.

Another great video Aristeidis! Thank you very much for your thoughts and insights on this. Over the years I have realised that you learn more about your craft and yourself with limitations. Although currently I have both zoom and prime lenses what changed my photography journey was a fixed 35mm lens (EOS M system, now discontinued) and then Fuji X100F. Not giving yourself all the options (on gear level) makes yourself uncomfortable and creative. Many thanks again, stay creative! Καλές γιορτές να έχεις και εσύ και η οικογένεια σου!

Classy with modern touch bro

Really like the 1st one ! Nice photo

What's wit the man bun.

A universal bit of wisdom: Start yesterday. If that is not possible. Start now. Do it a lot. Pay attention. If you don't like the result. Do something different. Keep going.

Keep up the work! My mate🔥

Thank you Aristeidis, great content. (1) I have never used Instagram nor Facebook; best two decisions that I ever made! (2) I have learned that I need a plan about my photo shoot; never just walk out the front door and hope. (3) As much as possible, I need to slow down and be more intentional; using manual focus is a big help to me. (4) I take a second camera with me, an older model setup only for B&W. I start with B&W photography to get my mojo going. (5) I always try different styles, as I try to define my exact style. (6) Printing is important. I make different types of photobooks. I always make one book of my favourite photographs for the year. I compare my previous books to see if my photographs have improved.

Best humble (I’m n expert, more a student) best advice have found is to have one or two themes (aka projects) to focus your own view of what and how to watch for. Also, I’ve found myself saying ok, “theme autumn” as a reaction to needing a direction then funnily enough, once with the theme it changes the shape of photos taken because the project means thinking above the photo level and introduces questions of “how can I best represent …..” , “what makes …” etc So then I think outside the general and “how would I say …” whatever the theme is.

amazing ❤

I use a Fuji x-e2 with pancake lenses. The unexpected benefit was that people feel much more relaxed than when a big camera is pointed at them- so the pictures feel more personal and natural

My advice about what's a good photo or not (to the ones who care to listen) is: ONLY TRUST YOURSELF!!

Great advice! I went through a similar journey, perhaps we all do in the end haha. For me one of the biggest things was just shooting for myself, at the end of the day I have like 2k followers so who cares 😅, they bring joy and memories to future me. Film also helped me stop obsessing about gear & editing since they’re imperfect by-design.