10 Street Photography Techniques Using Reflections - With Alan Schaller

[@ilduro2]

Alan, please never stop producing videos. They are inspiring, informative and full of sophisticated British humor. Or the like. 🤔Already looking forward to your next one. THANKS!

[@alan_schaller]

Thank you very much! ❤

[@Anon54387]

@@alan_schallerEscalators are NOT playthings! 😀

[@Anon54387]

@@alan_schallerIs it an irony to buy an expensive lens which minimizes spherical aberration, chromatic aberration, pincushion distortion only to take a reflection shot in a wavy surface?

[@summerstrain]

I absolutely second this! Alan and the crew, please don't stop making those videos ✨

[@jckphotograph]

Only if that's all he did, but even then it's an interesting image. What is your website with your work on it? With a username like that, I'm not expecting anything, but I would say your question is as relevant to good photography as me asking the chef what brand of pots and pans he used to cook my delicious meal.@@Anon54387

[@joehall7869]

Where can you learn something? Smile while watching the whole video. Find someone who doesn’t take himself or the world that seriously. ALAN SCHALLER that’s who. Thanks Alan.

[@thomastuorto9929]

Agree! Great vid!

[@edmoore]

The price of those bags is so mind-boggling that it makes sense to hurl your leica at the thief to stop them stealing the bag.

[@davidroth7138]

Now THAT is a funny post! SL2 with the 70-200 will knock him out!

[@AbhijeetWankhade]

These videos (all of them, including the 30-minute long how a film is developed) don’t feel like “KZbin” videos. They are mini-documentaries filled with information, stories and humour. Thanks to Biz’s directing them and Alan’s non-pretentious commentary, they are a breeze to watch. Please make more! ❤

[@danielfulop]

finally a photography youtuber who has actually very good photographs! Happy to find this channel. I was able to watch the whole video without abandoning it like the rest

[@TungstenOvergaard]

Best videos and from a REAL PHOTOGRAPHER, not just a youtuber kid. Alan, we love you!

[@abaddonski]

I haven't been so excited about new KZbin videos in quite a while. This channel is a true gem!

[@alan_schaller]

Really glad to hear it, thank you

[@MrAlexander1955]

Thanks for all the videos Alan. I've been taking photos for almost 50 years, as a profession. But thanks to you, I'm back to my roots. I had M4, M6 in the good times of the film. For work, weddings and events, I use other brands, but finally I have the M11, after years of piggy bank, you know I have 2 daughters, I have 68 years old, but the joy of photography has remained within me, it's like a drug. I hope one day you can come to my little island, where I was born and where I live, Capri, and Maestro Allan would do beautiful things. A dear greetings from Capri, an

[@nicolaesposito962]

You are truly amazing! It is really a pleasure to watch your content and - above all - your amazing pictures

[@VincentPunch]

You are such an inspiration Mr. Smaller! Thanks 🙏 for being so pleasant and willing to help others develop their skills. Stay safe and have a wonderful day 🙏

[@DavidTurner-z9y]

I think you have the best photography channel on KZbin. Always helpful and instructional.

[@aftereight8341]

Alan, your ability to find and capture reflections is truly inspiring. Your work not only showcases your incredible creativity but also highlights your unique sense of humor, which makes each video a joy to watch. It’s amazing how you transform everyday scenes into something extraordinary. Keep up the fantastic work, your talent and vision are truly a breath of fresh air! I’ve been eagerly awaiting your next video and can’t help but wonder what fascinating projects you’ve been working on during these past few months. I’m sure whatever you’ve been up to will be presented with your signature charm and creativity. Looking forward to seeing the results of your latest adventures in photography - I know it’ll be worth the wait!

[@alaryani100]

Mr. Alan Schaller's channel is the best photography school.

[@vanguard5647]

The humour and the irony are absolutely exquisite and perfect!

[@tommartin9731]

Your videos display unpretensious talent, spontaneous good humor, and excellent photography. This is a combination that I value. I've been a passionate amateur for 40+ years, and every day is a continued adventure.

[@brianslade6366]

This is easily one of the most entertaining and informative KZbin channels on photography. Please keep them coming Alan!

[@ruepra6502]

Just discovered this channel on my way of building an opinion to buy a monochrom camera (shooting B&W anyway in 99 % of my projects). However - this is not only information sharing on street photography - it's humorous, it's inspiring and motivating to take the cam, go out and shoot. I never was asked to "like" and "Subscribe" in this winking way. Allan is passionate on photography - I believed that within seconds. THANK YOU !

[@julio5prado]

Thanks for the great video. I live in Germany and here the bad thing is that people hate being photographed (as you know) but the good thing is that their cars are immaculate clean so you can find great reflections 😂 !

[@philbraithwaite1316]

It's Friday and there's a new Alan Schaller video....what's not to like? Love this channel!

[@dc52e55]

Alan, last video was 5 months ago. Please don’t stop making these videos. These are gold. Thank you!

[@vroom1013]

This channel is by far the best street photography channel on KZbin. Always puts a smile on my face 😁. (And glad to see your book was sold out!)

[@AndrzejSkalski]

Alan, your videos are an absolute joy to watch! I love your sense of humor and the positivity you bring-it’s truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your insights and creativity; they’re a great motivation to pick up the camera and see the world differently. Looking forward to more amazing content!

[@Mgtowfreedom]

just love the flipparoo idea, brilliant stuff, photography is the marriage of creativity and technology and reflective photos very much ''reflect'' that , - ''share what things you have used for a reflective photo'' - a fisheye lens close to a concerve mirror (one of those ones used for seeing what's round a corner) that shot you did of yourself that's distorted is that in your book ?

[@jentzeshie]

absolutely Informative and hialarious, luv your video and your artwork!

[@martingreenberg870]

Met a few street photographers at the Seattle St. Patrick’s day parade today. I did a number of reflection shots. Reflections are like juxtaposition. It was there before you owned a camera. You probably never saw them. Then it was pointed out to you and now you see them everywhere. The same thing with reflections. Thank you Alan for showing us how to seek reflective surfaces. They are around us waiting to be used by us. This is a great gift. I will reveal my favorite reflection sight. The main branch of the Seattle public library has a reflective surface on the overhang on 4th avenue. As the roof is on the 2nd floor a long lens is required. I brought the Fuji 135mm specifically for these shots. I am one of the few Seattle photographers I’ve seen do this shot. This is similar to your tip#7 location. Something that is good to know about about reflections is that they are, or can be, related to your aperture. You see the reflection. In your EVF the reflection may or may not be there. You will have to find the right aperture that allows your sensor to see what your eyes are seeing. This is simple enough with a mirrorless camera because the EVF works on the WYSIWYG principle. With a DSL you’ll have to guess at your setting and take a picture to see what your sensor is seeing. Simple enough. You definitely have earned your 00 rating. License to kill, or at least capture people’s images (in some Native American cultures that is the same thing) with your Leica. Errant thought. Britain uses the metric system. How many liters is a pint? Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@daveslow84]

Crickey old chap, what an absolutely spiffing motion picture!

[@issamladdi]

Encore une pepite ! Le style, l'humour so British et les magnifiques photos sont un régal pour les spectateurs. Bravo Alan Et Biz pour vos vidéos, franchement parmi les meilleurs créateurs de contenu de Net. Greetings from Algiers !

[@tjcaulcutt5094]

My favourite photography channel 🔥 thanx for all the tips.

[@Phil.Austin]

Common sense and easy to follow advice. Many thanks again

[@bill_astro_music]

Love your humour Alan, you are quite likely the best Street Photographer alive today!

[@mgiaco52]

Alan, i have watched all your videos and see that you are very witty. You are also a fantastic photographer, love your work.

[@johnkorth8599]

It’s pretty cool to discover that other people are doing the similar things that I just naturally did when I started photography

[@shrubrocketeer]

You're knocking this KZbin lark out the park mate. Inspirational content as usual. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@cchan6985]

This channel is amazing. It's educational and entertaining at the same time. What a great treasure on KZbin. Thank you!

[@baconeggburger6826]

I used a chrome bumper bar for some great reflections, worked well.

[@bennis123]

Still my absolute favourite photo channel on KZbin. Fun, good tips, inspiring and actual great photos!

[@sandeeputtamchandani6810]

It was so fun to watch your video Alan. I was smiling through out the video. Your sense of humor made it look all so easy. And a lot of admiration for the video producer, editor. He has done a great job.

[@jeremibren5565]

Love your photos n video. Very inspiring thank you Alan.

[@Mr2EL]

I especially liked the "slightly strange things" reflective examples to look for. The combination of unique tips and lighthearted commentary makes me want to watch more. Subscribed.

[@ronmenner7685]

Love taking reflections too, I have also tried the pub. Same result

[@carlosc.639]

I’ve consumed a lot of photography content in KZbin, your videos are the most inspiring and insightful

[@matthewmcelvogue9609]

Alan found your show by acciden. Brilliant. You are the nutter on the shutter. Keep going. Matthecat

[@PrototypeSourri]

Honestly the best street photography videos on YT.

[@FriendlyfootcareIN]

Great videos! Keep them coming! (And love your book!)

[@robertbellomy2]

Fantastic video, Alan! Keep up the excellent work! The hood of my car served as a superb surface for reflection.👍

[@KyleByquist]

The pint bit had me cracking up, please keep making these 🙏🏻

[@vidyahari227]

❤ I am crazy about monochrome pictures. Alan's pictures take the genre of street photography to the next level ❤😊 Inspiring videos, itching to go out there and shoot pictures, very well shots, amazing takeaways 😊

[@phil1066photography]

🔥🔥🔥 DONT. STOP. THIS. NOW! 🔥🔥🔥 - so refreshing to find content like this. Keep them coming please....entertaining, unpretentious, educational, insightful and inspiring. Well done Alan 🎉

[@Scede]

This Alan Schallar person seems to have some photographic talent. I hope he keeps it up, there may be something in it for him!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Best photography channel on KZbin

[@AnathemaAnimus]

The photo of the cat also had cat eye bokeh! 😍

[@kipmay5101]

Love your wacky, whimsical humor and your artistry with creating images. Applause.

[@jyarbor]

The three types of photographs I most enjoy taking are shadows, shapes and reflections. Many of my reflection images are quite different from yours. Thanks for the tips . They will allow me to add to the range of shots that I take.

[@Thestreetphotograhers]

Most excellent Mr Alan. Don't ever stop.

[@haithamalmuzayan3050]

Great episode, please keep inspiring us⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@orestephunx618]

I always loved your photos but with youtube channel i love you more! Thanks Alan!

[@leicagraphy]

Your videos stand out from the other photographers’ explanatory videos! I don't normally write reviews, but whenever I look at your videos with a smile and realize afterwards how much of the content I incorporate into my own photos, I can only hope, that you continue to fill this channel with your inspiring thoughts and your artistic work!

[@DonHalli]

Likeable, funny and gifted. Great tips. Thank you.

[@StreetPhotographyFrance]

We are genuinely appreciative of your KZbin channel, which serves as a significant source of inspiration for contemporary street photographers worldwide. Your contributions stand as a testament to excellence and serve as a guiding light for members of Street Photography France, who deeply admire your work. 🖤

[@brianwigglesworth8964]

Thanks for the reflection tips Alan, just starting out on street photography 👍

[@stephenwalsh6942]

Brilliant. I have used wine glasses and beer bottles, tops of cars, motor bike mirrors and once used the lid of an old rusted barrel which had a puddle of rain water on it to capture the mosque in Arab street, Singapore.

[@victorcarmelo8606]

To answer your question, here in Lyme Regis we have a tiny private cinema which has a front window full of shelves with beer bottles and neon signs. Outside the window there are two oak barrels which fill with rain water that gives great reflections of the window. Had a few images recently from here during bad weather. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@IlyaBlay]

Alan is so entertaining!

[@bawtreerd]

You make it look easy Your video locations are effortless

[@planetbell1]

Who knew Alan Schaller was funny? I'd always liked your photos on Instagram, but love your videos.

[@AlexRV77]

I really enjoy your videos and that characteristic British humor,. Great content.

[@devonzachariasmedia]

The production and camera presence you have is of a seasoned youtuber. Crazy how youve onoy been making videos for a few months.

[@lostintransitphoto]

Great video. Got some good tips here and love the images of London.

[@MrVince1976]

Excellent video. What I enjoy most about your channel is the inventivesss and great ideas that I can draw inspiration from. I had to take out my camera from the bag and put my phone under the lens to try that reflection, and I can now use that knowledge and take it with me.

[@Thrumyvision]

Amazing way you explain things

[@Matthaeus84]

Just love it, all the videos of yours I watched by now... please just keep making them. It's very informative AND entertaining AND classy with an artistic twist. And the Pubs

[@babisbeslemes9155]

Great videos!!! it is so pleasant and inspiring the way you present these tutorials!!! Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fIysohigh]

Dude being so B&W, he's even adding an orange filter to his own vision.

[@jcubic]

Awesome channel, just found it, via YT recommendation. My weirdest reflection was a self-portrait from a faucet in the bathroom in the hotel I was staying. And a self-portrait of a reflection in a car side mirror that was a reflection of a car window.

[@abnerrufino3613]

I also have this problem that when I'm looking for something that I need, I end up with lots of pints. Keem em coming, Mr. Schaller! I love your videos!

[@chrisbmunden]

Only just discovered your channel.. ..love it, so bought your book...love that too...please keep up the great content.

[@chrisj7033]

You're great Alan, hope to see you in the streets someday! I've used a loo stall as a reflector in a selfie lol.

[@louis5352]

Excellent as ever. My Weirdest reflection ever. I was In Arches National Park in Utah, USA. I went around behind a huge arch of rock and decided to put my backpack down to change lenses. Starring right at me was a reflection in a small pool of water of the huge arch I wanted to shoot towering above me. Snap.

[@alienhatz3265]

Thanks so much for the videos. I would absolutely love a video on post processing as I have decided to commit 100% to black and white inspired by your work

[@mrdanyel73]

Great as always, I use reflections a lot in my photography, always looking for something to create a world within a world thanks for another great video greetings from Lisbon Danyel

[@Alex-sw6sk]

Really chuffed to see you creating videos. Entertaining and informative. Bought ya book, wonderful. I'll be testing the pub reflection hypothesis on my next photo walk. Cheers 🙂👍

[@peterebel7899]

Nothing beats the orange glasses! Is your iris b&w only?

[@joncarr9380]

Who knew learning could be so fun.

[@ChristineWilsonPhotography]

Using icm particularly zooming in and out, is also a great one to try , very abstract I love it.

[@henkvos4582]

Great, as always, please keep continuing, I learn a lot from you

[@RobertWilson-p5u]

Alan, I love the humor, and I love your photography. I never watch your videos without learning something and being inspired to shoot more creatively. Keep it up!

[@MICHAELSMITH-fl7du]

Thanks Alan for a teriffic video but unfortunately I have a new conundrum in my life, do I buy a gorgeous Italian camera bag or four hundred (approx) pints of fine ale. Tounge back in cheek thank you for the excellent reflection gems/tips.

[@domsorrow96]

These are so good!!! Thanks, Alan.

[@VirtualGuth]

The effort that you put into that escalator stunt alone was worthy of a comment this time around. As for the rest of the video, brilliant stuff. We can learn a lot by looking at the photographic work of others, but some subjects definitely sink in better with the help of a video (such as this one). Thanks again for sharing the knowledge!

[@grahamcrossland1991]

Thanks, I will reflect on all you have said.

[@davidhell2164]

alan, thank you for your videos - they are great and you are too !!

[@oliviergouault]

Reflections are one of my favorite things to look for and shoot. Thank you for a greatly inspiring video, like always !

[@kimcalvert332]

So enjoy your videos. I learn so much🎉

[@Msantana10]

Estou presa neste vídeo. Que incrível!❤

[@peteferrante6898]

I used a bar top to take a reflection photo in Las Vegas and I was quite pleased with the result. Also I love your channel ! It's informative and entertaining . Nicely done.

[@terencelaubach6565]

Visited your lovely city a few years ago and had a few pints myself. Reflecting back, it was a marvelous time!

[@ShirazChanawala]

The production quality of this video is top notch. I am surprised this channel hasn't reached 1mm subscribers.

[@RameshIndhewat]

I really enjoyed your video. Great tips & ideas. Thank you!

[@Betrue875]

I'm so glad you did a video on this technique. It seems simple, but it's actually quite difficult to get something exactly the way you want it! Well done! Thoroughly enjoy your videos! Did I mention your humor is a lot of fun too! Keeps me going all day!

[@photomorti]

This channel is such a goldmine. So happy you started making videos! Got some great new inspiration from these tips.