5 PRICELESS STREET PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS FROM A PRO!

When I was in New York City, I had a chance to sit down with Pro Street Photographer, Kenneth Hines, Jr. to provide tips for beginners!
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[@JasonVong]

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[@jastacio1]

Ha ha ha! That’s EXACTLY what crossed my mind, too!

[@arielberenson7716]

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[@alejandrolujan5938]

Great Video

[@wparo]

A kind and humble man. Has a lot of knowledge too. Thank you for featuring him.

[@sameersinha7799]

No one gives you the actual street photography tip. How do you not make people and the authorities uncomfortable while taking 100s of photos on the streets? How do you become invisible? What are the kind of legal repercussions that you must be aware about?

[@Icedcoffee03]

@@sameersinha7799 Let me try and give some tips. I started doing street photography more seriously and since I am more of a quiet photographer I have found some ways to do it with confidence. 1. Don't hang around for too long, try and take the photo and keep moving. 2. Once you have your eyes on someone you want a picture of, focus on the screen or the viewfinder rather than making eye contact with them. 3. And my last tip would be to get out there are snag photos, start taking photos as if they are yours because they are. It has helped me become way more confident because I take my photos with people in them as if I don't care what other people might think. It isn't illegal or anything so I take the pictures I want. At some point I lost the social anxiety and became open to people.

[@maddawgzzzz]

He reminds me of my great grandpappy. A great guy.

[@lesterfuentes2404]

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[@lesterfuentes2404]

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[@SparkflyJEF]

i love the way he deliver his thoughts

[@phatcrayonz]

Sparkfly JEF please expand your comment.

[@MichaelllMehta]

@@phatcrayonz the way he backs up why he did something a certain way, in simple terms everyone can understand

[@phatcrayonz]

Michael Mehta thanks!!!!

[@soorejsbabu]

Oh boy.. He's so humble.

[@abeldaking]

This is still one of my favorite interviews hearing someone embracing unconventional methods. Truly inspiring

[@framed-tales]

Talented photographer Professor Hines! Well done Mr. Vong!

[@professorhineschoice]

I appreciate that very much.

[@foodreviewsbelike...4683]

@@professorhineschoice dude you made it easy for me to understand. You are great at what you do. I hope I'm close to being as good as you 1 day

[@ikemya]

F1.8 vs F6.3 like WOW Another thing, is it possible that you do a simple, easy to understand tutorial about Sony A6400/6600 videography? Thanks Jason.

[@JasonVong]

sure thing! anything specific you would like to request?

[@ikemya]

Mainly indoor videography and the focus and the exposure, mostly I creat online courses. And you are the best one I saw explaining Sony cameras difficult setup 😆 Thanks again.

[@fivezeroniner]

well, if you dont have a good background stick to 1.8 :D

[@RedroomStudios]

@@ikemya Sony cameras difficult setup? been shooting with a SONY RX10 professionally for over 5 years now. I always shoot in shutter priority (for both stills and video). if you are shooting video at 30 fps you can expose anywhere up to 1/40 of a second to deal with low light if that is an issue. I set my ISO to a range of 100-1600 so the camera can adapt to any extreme changes in lighting without me having to make any additional adjustments..

[@TheRalphRoast]

Yeah that was a big "wow" for me in how much it changed the entire feel of the picture

[@AskMeWhen]

He is one of those photographers that treats his photos as if he is shooting on film. He takes photos with purpose.

[@lography6917]

I’m watching this as a new film photographer and i was thinking the same thing

[@mediocresquaregarden]

Enjoyed listening to Mr Hines’s advice

[@CapturedByKen]

That shot of the guy standing there on his phone is beautiful! ...also, I want to branch out into doing street photography with people, but I always feel awkward if I'm taking a shot and they see me taking a picture of them

[@johnperez8277]

Ken Guidry same here ):

[@leobelens]

Same.

[@tdday6056]

depends on where you live as well. I spent 3 months in New York this summer and while I was there I bought a used camera and began taking photos. When I was taking photos of people on the street they were all really chill about it, some of them even stopped and posed. Meanwhile, back home, people aren t so open minded and most of them are actually bothered that you took their photo and they make you delete it. Mentality difference

[@RedroomStudios]

use the streetscape or bushes to sort of hide yourself then.

[@CapturedByKen]

@@RedroomStudios that'll honestly make me feel more awkward hiding and taking shots lol , at events it's no problem because people expect to be on camera ...I'll eventually break out of this shell (or atleast attempt to)

[@appleonmondays3956]

I love his pictures!!!

[@professorhineschoice]

appleonmondays Thanks! 😯🥰

[@felixrenard2438]

THEY ARE AMAZING!!!

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

why? they look really random, nothing personal in them?

[@fiuttello]

These are snaps but I guess you haven't seen proper street photography for example William Klein

[@juansymontano]

It hurts just watching this. The images look so gorgeous that I feel like I will never get to this level. Wow.

[@TjasaH92]

Don't compare your beginning to someone else's middle

[@juansymontano]

Tjaša t thanks for the kind words. i will use this feeling as a challenge to be better. But maaan I never thought those photos were even possible. They look so amazing.

[@fadysalem3539]

J M it is beautiful indeed; actually jaw dropping honestly but you can go out and replicate till you develop your own style nothing wrong with that

[@juansymontano]

@@fadysalem3539 Thanks for the kind words man. I'm shooting more now. Seeing other's photos made me realize that there's still more to learn. The only question is if I'm willing to learn it.

[@megansalt]

news flash: there are no levels!

[@pm8rsh233]

I think it's really refreshing to have someone say don't chase perfection and then showcase a number of photos that don't follow "the rules" but yet they're still great photos, regardless of sharpness, focus and quality. Makes me feel better about my photos.

[@bucknasty176]

Same here

[@Schematist]

As someone who focused on portrait photography, This advice is amazing. Looking forward to implementing these tactics when I start street photography! Thank you!

[@amit.kr.]

I love all of his photographs his perspective of vision is just amazing. Thanks for the great advices.

[@sopranomusingsphotography3077]

This video was full of so much information that I had to watch it twice. Thank you so much for giving such an in-depth explaination on how and why you select people during your street photography!

[@kjuu]

One of the best videos I have ever seen. THANK YOU! Mr. Hines is incredible.

[@mygoodstuffreviewed]

#4 really speaks to me. I've been chasing technical perfection all my life (sharpness, clarity, lack of noise etc.) and yet when I look at some of the street photos I've taken and enjoy, they are not always perfect. If there is a story within the frame, the technical side of things recedes into the background. If a photo has great content, it can afford a slight imperfection - whether that's missed focus or a bit of noise. I'll be shooting street at a workshop in London this weekend and I'll be forcing myself to let go of the need for absolute sharpness. I'll be making a video with my results so I hope I can show that I've learned my lesson :) I don't have an 85mm lens for my Fuji, but I'm interested to try such a lens out in the future. I was surprised to hear Kenneth say it was his go-to lens for street. I do like the idea of a bit more separation from the subject, since I'm a bit of a shy photographer too. Currently using a 27mm Fuji lens on an XPro1, so I'll have to get in close this time round.

[@writerman242]

What a joy watching and listening to Kenneth Truly inspirational to me to get back on the street Excellent advice presented by a real artist Thank you

[@Genevieve8002]

I'm very, very new and green with my photography journey, have no idea where I'm going with it yet, have never done street photography, but I was soooo blown away by what Professor Hines said, especially about the use of prime lenses!!! Loved that!!!

[@theolynwarrender]

Fantastic advice -- humble, very knowledgable with a great eye. Thank you for sharing this with us Jason.

[@writetonyruj]

A very honest and straightforward perspective ! Kudos for being so candid. Also 85mm lens is also a wonderful idea. Loved it.

[@beny7160]

This was one of the most intensely valuable videos I have watched in recent times. Great content. Thank you!

[@simonp4434]

Such a great video, from such a humble and inspiring gentleman! Thank you, Professor, indeed.

[@q3aki]

the guy knows what he's talking about - great to hear those tips, shots were done great. cheers!

[@kgsriram]

absolutely fantastic video and great set of information. Mindblowing pictures. Thank you Professor and appreciate your humility - an attribute which is rare in this world! Thank you Jason, as always..

[@robari2410]

This guy is the real deal, and you saved many people a lot of money or many hours on KZbin looking for a great tutorial like this. I know, I'm one of them. Thank you man. New subscriber here 🙂

[@alixthefunk]

Maaan what a cool dude. Absolute pleasure listening to him describe his craft.

[@lensonomy]

Professor Hines! The best and humble man who gave everything that he knows and did !

[@adibee88]

This video was awesome and had really useful tips that I am looking forward to trying, on my next photo shoot of the city! Thank you so much for putting out such a useful, insightful, knowledge-packed Lesson!

[@N4865G]

I must admit I got inspired by the talent of Mr.Hines, Jr., his common sense approach to photography, respecting the privacy of others, but most of all being very humble person at the same time. Truly impressive. May I ask how you decide on which particular lens you are going to shoot the scene? Thank you for sharing your passion with the world. Well done Jason, fantastic choice.

[@user-qf2gg6zo4z]

OMG, this guy knows what he's talking about and so passionate. Love it! Great video

[@SJ-vb3cu]

man, I love his tips. It's direct, useful and easy to understand.

[@MotoPassport]

Wow apart from brilliant photos & tips by far the best part of this video is the passion in your voice & the humble way you delivered it. Thank you Professor Hines.

[@netposerx]

I'm so down with the noise in some of his photos. Gives it a "dirty" or "city" look. Wonderful photos.

[@zacharypatsula9218]

He is simply amazing

[@naturemarveled9876]

Thanks Ken for all the insights into different ways to do street photography. I never even imagined that a long lens like the 85mm would be a good choice but you proved me wrong. Thanks.

[@nursejawa7]

Well this has given me a real confidence boost with my photography. A lot of what was said are things i do anyway, and I take risks with unsharp and even noisy images because the story they tell is more important. So glad I watched this!!!

[@IgbangAgala]

Great one they👊

[@DroctorKloebner]

"but in NYC there is no such thing as a bad time to photograph" me looking out of the window at the ugly ass city I live in: "sigh"

[@cxrdz6037]

Ugly is beautiful

[@yoshi-niko8422]

@@cxrdz6037 beautiful can be ugly

[@samudranilchakrabarti]

But ass is never beautiful 😂

[@basdevries27]

Use it to your advantage.

[@bvishal2kn]

Use it to your advantage! Do a photography series on dystopian cities.

[@Jindujun]

Thank you for just showing the interview and not bullshitting around. Great tips, straight forward, great!

[@tsdelaney]

Thanks for the video, Jason! Kenneth is great! What a down-to-earth, highly useable set of tips. Great stuff!

[@mattgrant447]

Great video. Thanks to Professor Hines being for sharing his thoughts and images. Love the honesty when talking about that great “mistake” image. Missed focus, but had the vision to see the image in post. Well done.

[@professorhineschoice]

=) Thanks. Many assume online that I don't make mistakes and I have quite a few that were absolutely wrong, but I made it work.

[@catchlite5196]

Thank you for featuring Kenneth! I love his images. 😎

[@tyroga]

Love this video, a great source of information. Thanks for bringing us Professor Hines and his beautiful work and his knowledge.

[@timmark4190]

This is the best street photography advice video I have seen. Thanks for sharing. Very well taken with amazing photos to illustrate

[@SnowWhiteMR2]

Legit info here💯 In particular one of the things I'm going to try to put into practice is that sharpness isn't everything. I'm really new and have been shooting for about a year. So initially I've been trying to get as technically good as possible, but now that I've gotten more confident I want to let myself use things that might be a great moment or composition even if it's slightly out of focus or I need to crop a lot. Thank you for the great content!

[@naineshkhanjire]

Thanks a lot sir for these helpful tips ! Love your photos btw ♥️🙏

[@Hemedali]

I love this guy I wanna see him do more videos... he’s so talented and knowledgeable!!

[@cjoe6908]

Great tips indeed. I have watched this a couple of times, saved it to 'watch later' again. Priceless. His photos are fantastic.

[@AlienDrones]

Thanks Bud for sharing! I enjoyed the entire discussion, but knowing it was premised on you admitting up front that you don't know everything and are humble enough to let someone else spread their knowledge really spoke to me. Really nice! Good Flying!

[@professorhineschoice]

Jason is an amazing person to know and is a reason I agreed to interview with him. I've never done this for anyone else, but his love for helping people is what I enjoy and even though things like this I don't really do I went through it regardless. Anyone who's willing to help others is a person I'm happy to know. =)

[@trung2nguyenvan742]

His photos are my holy grail, such an pro

[@tobiasbauer2047]

I love Kenneth’s approach and his photography. Such a talent and lovely fella.

[@fjhphoto]

Great tips! That slow shutter speed shot was my favorite! 🔥

[@JasonVong]

Yo. You have some untapped talent for street photos! I wanna see more of that! :D

[@fjhphoto]

Jason Vong next time I'm in NY! 😁

[@JasonVong]

Come back to japan!

[@JeffintheD]

Wow, I love this guy's eye. So interested in viewing his portfolio now. Thank you Jason.

[@professorhineschoice]

Thanks

[@renaem]

This was brilliant, thanks for making this happen! Kenneth has a great eye and I appreciate his generosity and spirit.

[@Takeonm]

Amazing tips and photos!! I have watched this over and over to let it sink in. Helps so much to learn from the pros

[@Bonobo3D]

Kenneth Hines, Jr is a great photographer and a wonderful teacher, thank you for this excellent lesson in street photography.

[@professorhineschoice]

I appreciate this very much. Thanks so much!

[@tricknee253]

Jason Vong knocking it out the park. Thanks for reaching out to someone that specializes in street photography, so he can share his perspectives on the craft.

[@professorhineschoice]

=)

[@NickL0VIN]

Jason Vong - my fav camera you-tuber!

[@basilbcf]

Glad I stumbled on this video. Very good at expressig his thought process for getting good street photos.

[@hollyhussle]

This was such a great video, Jason. A great refresher for those who enjoy a candid photo out, and about. Thanks again. Really enjoyed it.

[@PeterArnold1969]

I love these tips; I think I might them quite useful. It's also nice to know that even professional photographers can be unimpressed with their original shots, sometimes.

[@davidwill1320]

I know photographers that shoot and then don't look at the photos for 6 months. This makes them more objective when evaluating the photos. I'm not one of those people, but I have found that by going back and looking at old photos, I initially rejected, I've discovered some gems.

[@JamesBardolphCS]

Great tip on not shooting wide open all the time and to consider what impact the background can have! Thank you for teaching me something!

[@alvaromarquez3148]

I agree, this is one of the biggest lessons I pulled from him also. 📸 👍🏼

[@JedediahTombstone]

Very useful tips. I think he was able to put into words what we all feel and know, but can't strategize or predict. This helps.

[@el6194]

I love this guy he is so down the earth and is so talented

[@LikeAGentlemanPlease]

Well, guess someone is doing street photography tomorrow!

[@kingares9768]

How did it go? I'm gonna give it a try this weekend.

[@LikeAGentlemanPlease]

King Ares it went good. My IG looks amazing now. I shoot video but I think I’m in love with street photography.

[@theonlinelime1992]

Yessss, hopefully the same :)

[@CASHPABLOG]

and guess who is gonna go in prison now

[@charlep3962]

Mango Steel what’s your IG?

[@selfai1238]

As an Amateur Street Photographer, I really appreciate this wisdom :)

[@Elianaanu]

Thank u for the tips profesor!! I like that u are always smiling while talking.

[@werrasstrade8363]

The one that sent me this photography world... Prof, thank you for the inspiration

[@chrisrock340]

Oh man! Professor Hines is one of my all time favorite photographers on IG. Thanks for doing this interview Jason!

[@professorhineschoice]

Chris Rock wow thanks!

[@JasonVong]

Sweet! I’d love to feature more pros on my channel! I also get to learn so much and happy to provide a platform for others to share their stories!

[@undeadcatman]

I like to rewatch this now and again to just refocus myself for shooting

[@ezmomentsphoto]

Coach Hines. Love this guy! Really happy you sat down with this guy

[@Photo_doctors]

I love his passion towards photography and he has good experience. Also he loved sharing everything with us.. 😊

[@Bmxinnigeria]

Interesting lantern a lot of new stuff

[@maf3695]

Great video thank you Jason V for introducing us to professor Hines. West coast meet east coast. Subbed !

[@professorhineschoice]

maf36 😇😇😇

[@robertkoch2873]

He is clear and precise. Great pictures, great guy!

[@duaneswaby622]

I love the aperture tip. So many people think shallow depth of field is everything. They end up more telling (boring) stories about their equipment rather than about their subjects. Same with the sharpness thing.

[@pfiltz]

I always engage my subjects on the street. Small intro of who I am, what I want to do. If it's OK, I take the image. If not? I move on to my next subject. Having said that, I'm I portrait photographer who shoots on the street. Matter of fact several years ago I was at a homeless shelter for men. I pulled out my Mamiya RB67 the fellow I was going to shoot a couple of frames with knew all about my gear I had in my bag. He used to shoot Fashion in New York years ago. Now he was homeless and roaming. I've met some really interesting folks that I've met under bridges, homeless shelters, or just on the street. I love shooting folks on the streets.

[@austinYFG]

Super dope vid loved it bro

[@daniellai9370]

very humble guy and full of knowledge. changing a mistake into something else, I like it.

[@AndrusTheBrave]

Almost 3 years later stumble across this video. It was the tips that I needed to get my confidence back to take some great photos on my trip to Paris. Thank you sir!

[@CruzntheWorld]

I didn’t know Dave Chappelle is a photographer

[@professorhineschoice]

Cruz n the World i see this is going to be a common comment on this video 😂

[@MrJd829]

Yup. Beat me to it

[@VanceAnce]

had the same in mind :D :D

[@debandnick1962]

I was thinking JJ

[@MrZombs123]

Dave Chappelle should do a street photography skit on this guy. xD

[@MrCyberSlacker]

He is awesome! Thanks for the interview.

[@professorhineschoice]

Thanks!

[@thatfckingpanda8079]

I come back to this video constantly. It's too good

[@juichi6017]

Finally. I real list of tips kudos to you and professor hines. 🙌🏾

[@rdiodonet1490]

Youre content is amazing! Thank you for posting this. I am hoping to be able to implement some of this in my photography.

[@JasonVong]

So glad this helped!

[@rdiodonet1490]

@@JasonVong I do have a question. I have a 6400 with a kit lens and I am looking for my next lens. I do a lot of vlog/travel but can't figure out a good versatile lens. Any thoughts?

[@adrianastro1]

@@rdiodonet1490 I'm not Jason but my recommendation for travel and vlogging would be anything equivalent to 24-35mm. So for your apsc sensor you would want a lens between 14mm to 24mm. Oh and trust me, you want something light and compact. Either you won't enjoy having to carry heavy gear, or you'll just leave your gear at home which is a lose-lose situation

[@rdiodonet1490]

Adrian Daugdaug perfect, thank you. I’ve been researching lenses for about a month now!! 😭 there is so many. But thank you, I am in between the Sigma 16mm and possibly the 18-205mm? I’ve seen there pretty versatile.

[@adrianastro1]

@@rdiodonet1490 persnally I'd pick the 16mm sigma since I care more about low-light capabilities and I don't zoom that often

[@Lucreative]

AND I THOUGHT I WAS GOOD. THIS GUY JUST LEVELED ME UP.

[@linkedinfred]

Wow! So many great tips in a short time. Absolutely amazing.

[@edgarcaceres6824]

This is one of my favorite videos ever! Very inspiring

[@SonnyChenova]

eyyy! I literally just followed him on IG few minutes ago.:D

[@ShafreelCosmos]

Jason I love this!!! This was so Thuggish Ruggish! Thank you.

[@JasonVong]

I have never heard of that phrase before! Glad its a positive thing hahaha!

[@ryanwooten3118]

Jason Vong it’s the thuggish ruggish bone

[@goudagrishhdoe8925]

Lol 🙅🏾

[@paulocuento9949]

the photos really made me feel the emotion behind it. feels like people convey so much words, despite being silent. :)

[@FoodTechLife]

This was a great video! Really solid advice. Thank you to all who made it possible!

[@sjm.photos]

finally, another photographer who knows how to use apertures properly dont always shoot wide open.

[@professorhineschoice]

lol!

[@williamwheelie4430]

Pro Photographer: Has a great expression on their face Everyone Else: Is smiling

[@louweesee]

Another great video! Thanks for sharing! Professor Hines is awesome!

[@aanandkulkarni8728]

Thank you for such a valuable initiative for all of us.

[@Semjasa616]

I have never been sold on a 85mm so easily lol "I am a shy photographer" sold. This is my absolute main issue as street photographer, I avoid confrontation and I do not want to make people feel uncomfortable. I am socially awkward and have anxiety and so I avoid the most interesting part of streetphotography, people and interactions.

[@JasonVong]

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[@ZJProductionHK]

thanks mate, your videos are quick, efficient and straight to the point, I got the notification button on for u

[@asia6625]

I am wondering which presets Keeneth is using for the pics. It has always enough of light

[@jimmason8502]

I started using a 50mmf2 on my FujiXPro3 during the pandemic and now it's my go-to focal length for street photography. Great video.

[@nicolasruoss98]

i prefer m sayang 85mm f1.4 for street photography because you can get easy nice sneaky shots and most people did not see that you take shots

[@HarlemsFinest85]

I needed this video. Especially being very new to Street Photography and also living in NYC. I just recently started shooting in Aperture Priority. I started on Manual and became more comfortable.

[@hermanncandelaria]

Thanks for sharing your insights. Blessings to you all.