ABSTRACT Street Photography - 3 Techniques (RICOH GR IIIx)

[@tahaphoto]

How much do you incorporate Abstract street into your daily shooting style?

[@MSladekPhoto]

I really like this explanation! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, both while creating the photos and as you critique/edit them. Looking forward to more videos. Subscribed!

[@tahaphoto]

Ah, man. I appreciate that. Words of encouragement go a long way when riding the ups and downs of this profession. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@MSladekPhoto]

@@tahaphoto You’re welcome! Glad I found your channel. Best wishes on this crazy adventure!

[@SkateNightPaderborn]

I love abstract photography, and I work on this genre by myself. Thank you for your insights and inspiration.

[@tahaphoto]

That's so dope. Abstract can se so rewarding once you stick the landing. It takes a lot of practice but so worth it.🙏🏽🙏🏽 I appreciate the kind words. 🙏🏽

[@dariude1854]

I just want to say huge thank you for your work! I have always loved photography, it healed me. While attending art school, I couldn't get anything out of my works except "nice and pretty" frames. Today, as an adult, I bought my first analog camera and by finding your channel I renewed my love for photos. You teach great, you have a great vibe and it's clear that this is a passion that you spread. Keep up doing the great work! definitely one of my favorite photography channels :)

[@tahaphoto]

Wow. I appreciate the kind words. You seemed to have overcome a lot, photography healed me as well. What a beautiful artform, isn't it? I'm happy you're well on your way. Pls share images when and if you ever want to. Thank you for watching. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@prizepictures1]

Nice video. Appreciate you sharing your thought process. Yeah personally I like a little abstraction because it keeps things interesting. I think photography is an art form and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I notice you have good taste so that widens your audience. Real recognize real. You have mass appeal my man!

[@tahaphoto]

Much respect. I appreciate you taking in my vid. I agree. Switching things up is v nessesary especially with street. I'll keep doing these vids, they've helped me grow a lot personally, I hope to reach more ppl🙏🏽

[@_r0bert]

I feel that I tend to focus on abstractions more and more, trying to distance myself from "real life". Artist Paul Klee said: "The more horrifying the world becomes, the more art becomes abstract." I think I can relate to that quote.

[@tahaphoto]

Dang! That quote slaps. Escapism is a world we need from time to time, that's why we go to the movies.🙏🏽 I appreciate you watching 👀 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ramonedixon]

This video is very timely for me as I've been thinking a lot about making more abstract photography, great video and break down of the concepts and your approach.

[@tahaphoto]

Ok. Dope. Glad you found a few take aways. I feel we all try abstract Street but we maybe don't give it 100% focus. That's how I feel anyway. It truly is a mind-freeing style or technique. No rules. I'm really hoping to stick with it over the next little while. I appreciate you watching 🙏🏽

[@louisekiner7324]

I came across your Street Painting video a few days ago and then this one. I love your approach and will be giving some of the things you talk about a try. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@tahaphoto]

Louise! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate the kind words 🙏🏻. Pls keep me posted on some of your results. It definitely will take some practice to find your grooves, It's worth it, tho. ✌🏽😊

[@johnetrab]

I’m so happy to have found your channel! You’re a true artist and it’s so refreshing! What’s your video filming set up and post? It’s gorgeous!

[@tahaphoto]

I really appreciate the kind words! It means a lot. My video setup is simple, Panasonic G7 as my main cam, b roll with Samsung Galaxy S20 / 4k / 24fps. Hope that helps!

[@senyang2260]

Very well shred. Bravo !!

[@tahaphoto]

Many thx!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@rogerbrooksfilms]

I’m currently in a rut with my street stuff and have decided to look for alternatives in terms of shooting concepts, this video nailed it and has provided a lot of inspiration for me, and I’m sure many others. Thank you. New sub and greetings from Australia. ✌️

[@tahaphoto]

Roger! I truly appreciate these kind words you've shared. I almost missed this comment, so happy I caught it. How long do your ruts tend to last?? I feel I go a cpl months sometimes. Relying a lot on archives more than I'd like. Either way, happy you stumbled upon my channel 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@rogerbrooksfilms]

@@tahaphoto my ruts tend to be anywhere between one and two months.

[@tahaphoto]

Yeah, that sounds about right. It can feel helpless, but then something finally clicks, and it all works out. I find even just taking photos in the my house, just outside (testing random settings I never test) helps a lot. Good luck, Roger!

[@rogerbrooksfilms]

@@tahaphoto thanks man, much appreciated.

[@zoranvaskic631]

Re: the good judgement comment...I remember running across an article or commentary by a guy about someone who maybe wasn't mr. famous as a photographer,but he had developed some renown for himself through his work. I don't remember who this guy was,I also don't remember the exact quote but this guy made a profound statement about developing your photography instincts. He basically said you need to shoot LOTS, in fact you need to shoot a ton,and by doing so you will learn what you don't like,which will then help you to zero in on what you do like. I loved it because it was simple and obvious. I played a lot of sports in my early years and into adulthood. A lot of time and hours were spent in these endeavors. You learn and memorize things in that way that could not be gained without that repetion and countless hours. I remember talking to someone who said they liked tennis,something I had played a lot. I asked if she was getting out and playing.She replied," Well no,I want to take lessons." Nothing wrong with lessons.But when I was a kid and wanted to play a sport I would round up other kids and orgsanize a game,I didn't for the 'league' schedule to fire up,there was no league back in my time where I lived. I didn't wait for or seek out lessons,though nothing wrong with good instruction. I simply played,and often. I became a very good athlete in a few sports,and was proud of the fact that I could play soccer,hockey,tennis and indoor volleyball at a very competitive level. I knew some guys could play one sport,maybe two really well. But very few could play more than that well. This came in a simple way for me, I simply spent a lot of me playing different sports and accumulated a great deal of actual experience and skill. There was no silver bullet or easy way to get good, it simply took LOTS of playing.

[@tahaphoto]

Incredible breakdown on the COLD HARD FACTS of life. Shoot a ton to give yourself a chance at a few special moments. To learn and grow thru shooting is the best remedy for me. Ps... I had your comment in my drafts, and inevitably forgot. My bad, thx for sharing 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@thatstevegeezer]

That quote "Insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results.", appeared in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous published on 10th April 1939. The quote was attributed to Albert Einstein.

[@tahaphoto]

Thx for sharing.

[@JHMProduction]

I don’t really take street pictures I usually take nature photos I would like to take street photography pictures . I hope you are doing well

[@tahaphoto]

Thx for the caring words. Street can be a lot of fun, therapeutic even. I hope you find joy in it. Nature photography is beautiful as well. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽