How To Shoot Geometric Street Photography in Berlin - With Alan Schaller

[@thomashegna1078]

My god. Finally a real photographic artist on KZbin. This channel is a godsend for photographers. Please don’t stop. I’m so tired of all the gear heads that pretend to be photographers. Great work!

[@esarempee]

I think I may have finally found a KZbin photography channel where the photographer can actually take photos. Excellent stuff!

[@alienhatz3265]

daniel milnor is good as well

[@ninjesus4079]

that's because he is photographe first and KZbinr second; contrary to most

[@marcelohm123]

"The only problem is, the people in Germany hate being photographed." As a German it is very nice to hear this from an international photographer that has shot in many different places. Because every time I see one of these street photography videos from all the guys in New York I'm like "Do that in Germany and you'll get into an argument every 5 minutes."

[@Anon54387]

Why do you suppose this is?

[@marcelohm123]

@@Anon54387 Well, I could write long paragraphs about what I suppose the reason for this is. Long story short is that people in Germany are very protective of their own personal rights/their right to their own image and they tend to always impute bad intentions. They immediately assume that you're gonna use the image to do something bad. Also in Germany people have the legal right to prohibit you from using images of them if they are the obvious main focus of the image.

[@harraldschmitt9113]

i got beaten up last year because of this.

[@markewing7898]

Those Germans sound a bit paranoid.

[@emmypuss4533]

Was photographing cheeses at a farmer's market in Hamburg when the salesman bounced in to complain about me taking a picture. I think the complaint was that he was in it though he only appeared because he'd leaned in. "One can't take pictures without asking permission" was the general message, "and this applies the world over". Germany has been a fun place to visit and meeting some super people.🇳🇿

[@tylerleroy5935]

Sincerely a most excellent balance of education and comedy - count that as a subscription!

[@levrac68]

"Here, I'm gonna try this shot quickly.....SHIT!" Alan, you summed up an entire day of my shooting in one sentence. Brilliant!

[@ianhallett6174]

haha I instantly related to that too..guess we all have them days 😂

[@ivanbarrientos7106]

@@ianhallett6174 Still one more , , ,myself

[@brianmorris6466]

I haven't learned a single thing from Alans videos, yet this is already my favorite photography channel of all time.

[@peterebel7899]

Learning is by far over rated when it comes to photography ...

[@FotomakerAcademy]

Learning doesn't have to be traditional academic. Osmosis counts too... ;-)

[@maxbolenkab]

The production quality of these with your personality and really great images is so fun to watch. This is just an outstanding channel. You all are doing great work.

[@metrostills]

It’s very obvious you’re a photographer who became a KZbinr, unlike most channels that star KZbinrs who like photography. Your images and advice are both excellent.

[@carlosc.639]

It’s hard to find a new YT channel these days that really offers something special. Yours do, so please keep sharing them

[@12symmo]

I love that you’re so talented, you can teach in a way that’s accessible, and you don’t take anything too seriously.

[@cimbrerbushcraft-vikingheritag]

Hi Alan I'm Tom from Denmark, and just found your channel here on KZbin, and I enjoy your videos... and admire your B&W photos very much. I used to be a professional photographer years ago, and used Hasselblad and Sinar cameras. Never had had a Leica, before now... I just bought the Leica Q3 and I'm so exited to begin making some street photography, and your videos really helps a lot...thanks. In one of your upcoming videos, I would love to see something about "texture" in black and white photography ...someting you have not talked so much about in your series. Thanks agin for your inspiring person and content. Best regards. Tom

[@lostintransitphoto]

Just found your channel and I am loving it. I hope you come back from your break and make a few more. I am heading to London and will be applying some of what you are teaching.

[@then_comes_dudley]

this video has it all: - comedy - technical and composition tips - a photographer that would not look out of place behind the camera on a porn set in the 70s 10/10, absolutely subscribed

[@shy-guy5544]

Excellent video with wonderful photos. In particular, I found your photo at the Holocaust memorial very moving. Thanks

[@JeevesTCW]

Thank you for your videos Alan a real breath of fresh air. I really miss my fav KZbinr and Photographer David Thorpe, but you add back some of that wonderful sense of humour into the photography world that he had. You are both a joy to watch. Rich

[@ianhallett6174]

Cheers to KZbin algorithm for popping Alan up on my feed... Right up my street humour and photon wise, keep them coming chap and very entertaining as well as educational 👍

[@mwales2112]

I was stationed in Germany back in the late 80s with the USAF and really loved it.. Visited Berlin when it was East & West and knocked a chunk out of the wall when it was coming down... I look forward to your video's, Thanks again

[@wormsberg]

Just found your channel. Such a joy to watch. Various topics, all interesting some (e.g. lighting) simply great. Please keep doing these just the way you have....

[@richardbirger2245]

another excellent example of combining entertainment with learning, please keep it up ... one of the few talented photographers confident enough to not take himself to seriously

[@ilduro2]

Herr Schaller, thank you once again for a fabulous video. This one resonates particularly well with me since a) I am German, b) spent 12 years in Berlin in my past life and c) was lucky to shoot many of the places you visited last year. Winters in Berlin are truly grim but you make them feel light and bearable. More such videos, please.

[@sjsphotog]

Love you're blending of photo talk and comedy. Keep it up Alan.. You rock

[@ronwise3069]

I've been following your work for years but only today discovered how funny you are. Instant sub. Thank you for making these videos!

[@Mowikan]

Great episode. I love Berlin. Try to go there several times a year to shoot.

[@xiiiconcepts]

Photographs aside, it’s your humor that separates you from the rest of KZbin photography genre lol

[@MrPinkfloydian]

I'd even say not to put any of his photographs aside 👌

[@thomastuorto9929]

@@MrPinkfloydiannor his guitar playing. Did you see his other recent vid?

[@MrPinkfloydian]

​@@thomastuorto9929I did! Totally agree with you 👌 Great stuff... and there's an album coming soon 🤯

[@sjsphotog]

Amen

[@travelandroll]

Yes! I’ve known the photographer’s talent for a long time. Now I’m very happy to discover the photographer behind the photography 👍

[@Bill-k7x]

I would add, in regards to architects and people interacting you mentioned, the one architect who was the exception was Albert Speer. He was asked what he wanted people to feel standing in his buildings. He said, "Nothing, they are insignificant, my buildings are a projection of state power" Of course that didn't end well.

[@EddyTheFireGuyDewey]

Great humour. Much more fun to watch than 100% of other channels.

[@PedroLeitao]

Looking forward for your next Video. They are a pleasure to watch!

[@gclip9883]

I love the fact that you are doing this in Germany. Whenever i've seen street photography videos from the states or the UK, i thought to myself that doing photos like that would be impossible in Germany, because it is illegal to photograph people up close. So i've been trying to see what you can achieve with this limitation in mind. This video is exactly what i've been looking for.

[@jaron_a_mo]

Alan does a wonderfully awesome job at teaching how to build a photo

[@micksjoint]

Greetings from Australia...mate. These videos are just bloody fantastic.

[@summertime5582]

This video is amazing. It is so beautiful, bye far this particular video is like a piece of art of its own.

[@richardscholdstrom7477]

Photography, script and video production are all top notch. Thank you, subscribed right away. This photography channel actually makes me want to go out and shoot some photos of my own, imagine that.

[@christianbaumann1059]

Well done Herr Schaller 🙏🏻 clap 👏🏻 clap !

[@eavilev]

This is a great and personal video. I was in Berlin photographing about 1 year ago. You're motivating me to go back. THANKS~

[@tomasmoya6792]

Amazing work Alan! simply great to see you do what you want on each video and city you visit. Great variety of content!

[@imnasim784]

I’d love to see a complete video on focus automatic/manual & your preferences while shooting different subject/locations.

[@Bob4golf1]

Very nice Alan! There are so many photography videos on KZbin these days with nothing to say that I have almost given up on watching them. Almost passed yours by but, for some reason, decided to give it a try. Glad I did because you actually have something to say about you particular style of photography and I actually learned something - good! Where photography is going these days is away from art and into technology. I'm not against technology if it provides a better tool but you just can't let it be a substitute for your own aesthetic. There is no substitute for the power and imagination of the human mind. Thanks!

[@falguniandmanish_]

First video I've seen of you, and loved it. The photos were great, and you showcased Berlin very nicely. :)

[@flickmerauld9858]

you are quite simply one of the most gifted photographers alive today

[@DavidMBanes]

Thanks Alan that was very entertaining and a learned a lot. Went through it twice and tweaked some of my camera settings.

[@billford723]

Alan: I can’t believe you only have 39k followers. You should have a million. Everyone of your photos on your Instagram are phenomenal. Thank you for sharing your artistic work. Bill Ford, USA, Oregon.

[@daviddaw999]

I always look forward to your videos, Alan. You inject your humour into them, even when visiting a country that caused your ancestors so much pain. It isn't easy to blend the piece filmed at the Holocaust Memorial with your quirky approach, but you managed to pull it off. Nice work!

[@sandeeputtamchandani6810]

I would have been equally fond of you and your videos presenting anything even if not street photography tips. You are a wonderful host and your child like cheerfulness is delight to watch. ❤

[@RichardCampsMatos-qt8bd]

Thank you for the videos, Allan & Co. I really enjoy the photography and the video aspect. I'm excited for the future.

[@mapakern3979]

Btw. Bono actually made pretty much the same joke when they recorded Achtung Baby in Berlin. Check out the song "Zoo Station" which is pretty much about taking the U2 to get to Zoologischer Garten.

[@jdryden8552]

Awesome photography but also enjoying the production of the videos more and more with each upload. Picked up a Q2 monochrom back in October and your videos have been inspiring me. Have a copy of metropolis on the way to me this week which I’m really excited about!

[@Barberhearts]

Alan is like the Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall mixed with David Mitchell of the photography world and I’m 100% here for it

[@ΠαναγιωτηςΨαρρος]

Fantastic photos thank you very very much for sharing greetings from Symi island 🏝️ Greece

[@alan_schaller]

Thank you 🙌🏼

[@eccotecc7499]

Alan, You never fail to inform and inspire.

[@timblass4811]

Alan, I love your videos and don't only share a passion for street photography. My family story mirrors yours. Very poignant moment and thank you for covering this in your video too. ❤

[@JonathanTrueman]

I hate Street photography! At least, the representation of it on so many KZbin channels where I feel often as a retired wedding and portrait photographer I could do so much better than those who seem to totally ignore composition and rely on chance and the results should be thrown away not made to appear as an art form. It is so refreshing to come across and now subscribe to your channel and learn so much about a genre I know so little about...........and the humour......love it :) Thank you.

[@alienhatz3265]

it's easy to talk

[@Hugo1963]

Hi Alan! Which SD Cards do you use? and do you recommend for the M10? Please, keep doing videos... love them. Thank's lots!

[@mendesvideo]

Einfach herrlich! Zehr gut Video. Berlin ist auf meinem bucket list, definitely.

[@SW-tech]

Fantastic! Refreshing to put the fun bak into photography.

[@m.enesyolcu]

I impressed by that Mr. Alan. I'm happy for discover your channel :) Hello from Turkey :)

[@alexmaccape8411]

This is the only youtube channel i’d subscribe twice if that could be possible. Brilliant!

[@MrBanda77]

Alan, I live in Berlin and know at least 30-40 interesting places for photos that tourists don't know about. I would be happy to show them to you. For example "Quartier 206" Friedrichstraße 71, 10117 Berlin, Underground walkway located near the Central Bus Station of Berlin or unusual courtyard in the shape of an octagon. Entrance from Charlottenstraße through an inconspicuous arch. Charlottenstraße 18, 10117 Berlin.

[@Lumpiluk]

I do occasional photo walks with my friends and we're always looking for new places. I'd love to see your list!

[@TheChosenOne_]

Yes make a list 😎

[@igeisendoerfer]

Really love your channel :-) so much wonderful input and I as well love to travel to Berlin for exploring the city. Actually great to see those places here.

[@thomashardy5524]

These videos are SO great. Always informative, inspirational, and entertaining. Danke!

[@sharvo6]

Best motivation for getting out in freezing temperatures I've ever seen.

[@danvieirafotografo]

Schaller, thank you once again for a fabulous video.

[@israel_29]

I just found your channel. As someone else mentioned your humor caught my interest in your work. Subscribed 👍🏼

[@Drew_Eden]

Great video Alan, can i ask which focal length you used? I love Berlin, we're over a couple if times a year as my Daughter lives there.

[@ArminHirmer]

always interesting and entertaining :)

[@FritzWuerfel]

I am German and i live in Berlin and i lover yout vew on the city and how you saw it. The picture in the holocaust memorial was so touching and beautyful i never know how i should treat it but you did the picture with a lot of respect and i think its very important to know about the very bad history behind it and never forget it so that something that bad will not happen again!

[@scadet17]

I've been following your work for a long time, Alan. I'm so happy you've started a channel. You're fuckin hilarious and I love your energy. Please don't stop. EVER. 😘

[@nikofox890]

Great video as always! Learned a thing or two 😊. Germans demonstrating these days against racism and fascism. Hope all people of Europe learn from our past. All the best

[@johnpettitt6513]

Great video. Berlin is one of my fave cities.

[@donjagoe]

Truly instructive, as well as laugh out loud funny. Thank you!

[@bb3ar89]

these videos are refreshing to most of what’s on KZbin

[@RS-Amsterdam]

That are EXCELLENT shots. Thanks for sharing

[@stuartshook3614]

Thank you, Alan! Another wonderfully entertaining and informative video. You manage to accomplish something that is not easy, you make learning fun! I can't wait to get out there and apply some of these techniques in the field. (Sans the freezing temperatures).Cheers!

[@wearetrackclub]

Love your video style, Alan! Great information and humor :) Super enjoyable watch 🔥

[@developingtank]

Another great vid. Love your energy. Looking forward to the next one.

[@Anon54387]

I was in Canada where there was a harbor lighthouse with a jetty walkway out to the lighthouse. Not a single railing when I was there in 2012. It must have led to injury because there is a railing now. It was quite a fall to the rocks below.

[@katzistone5881]

Thank you for making these videos. They are helping me a lot...

[@benroth9409]

Hey Alan, I am going to Berlin this Saturday and was wondering when this was shot as im really looking forward to some snow ajd hope the weather might stay cold enough to give me some.

[@Raaf_81]

Berlin, such a cool place, haven't visited with a good camera yet. Great vid, was looking forward to this. Good watch. Thanks.

[@rogajones]

Really enjoying your vids - getting better with each one. Great sense of humour and good choice of guests. Also inspired me to do more B&W photography - had a great session yesterday inside an Essex Forest - on a overcast day looking at the structure of trees - B&W just right for that job.

[@saalikreynolds3064]

Your humour sets this channel above others. Most photographs channels are very dry and constantly talk 'technical'. I feel that your channel is much more enjoyable bye and still gets what is required over to the public. Keep the videos coming. PS I have your book METROPOLIS. Great photos.

[@hexequi]

Excellent pedagogic photography channel

[@johncoster_photography]

Walker! 🙂 Fascinating observational clues in this video along with a very personal insight, thank you.

[@grfaudio]

Alan, your photography is absolutely stunning. I have followed and I aspire to shoot as well as you....someday

[@JBs_Surf_and_Skate]

I’m fascinated by Berlin and its history. I really want to go to take photos.

[@geoffreyconnor4589]

Another great video! Did you manage to sort out the camera freeze?

[@johnstarkey4959]

My friend and I will be doing a few days street photography in Berlin in March , great video as it’s ignited my creative juices.

[@chrisburnard5157]

Great content and learning, thank you.

[@Sara-tp6zd]

best thing u did was creating this YT channel, thank you Alan and especially for the sarcasm xD

[@botant500]

Thanks for another great video. Means a lot to see some of the process of such a brilliant photographer (you). Also, that's a sick camera bag. Mind sharing who makes it? Thanks either way and keep up the fantastic work.

[@legofanessex]

Another great video with some top tips. Thanks for getting cold for us!

[@Dom.Martel]

As always, great video. Really interesting and I learned a lot! Keep on with the videos.

[@dooglasimoto]

So glad to have found this channel. Memorial photo at 7:06...wow 👏

[@cameraplus7233]

I watched this video & couldn't help but notice that you needed more appropriate footwear. 🤣 As always, great to watch & very inspirational. Thank you for bringing this to us.

[@Thidrek]

Fun fact: U2 actually gave a concert in one of the stations along the U2 line a couple years back.

[@adriankelly_edinburgh]

I'll be heading to Berlin for the first time in March with camera in hand. It's just a shame that Agostino's exhibition has already finished otherwise I'd certainly have dropped by for a look!

[@Steves.Streets]

Great video. I love Berlin for street photography.

[@comelachapelle8337]

Your humor is What we are looking for. No, it's a joke. You are very good and it is real fun watching you.

[@martinscholz6613]

Thanks for sharing the history of your Family

[@VickyAllum]

Thank you Alan for such a interesting and entertaining photography video , i love your sense of fun with the way you show us how to capture and take interesting shots ,😊📷

[@matthewcrawford2613]

I really love your videos. Always leaves me wanting more