Asking Street Photographers Why?

[@JamesParsons1]

Loved how thoughtful the responses were! Hopefully it resonates/ inspires others who are interested. Join us weirdos

[@MikeChudley]

Totally agree. Some great responses from everyone really.

[@elliottgunn_]

Join us on the streeeet

[@andrewb5345]

“We just wander around”. Spot on Mr Parsons 👏😂😂

[@GS7snaps]

Finally got around to watching this and glad I did! Loved hearing everyones "Why". Great video Mike!

[@MikeChudley]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@franfmurray]

That "hold on, hold on" *proceeds to take a pic* man I love the vibe that Elliott gave, and awesome video mike! you're killing it 91k road to 100K!

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks man, nothing was gonna stop Elliot haha

[@edwardpike1]

I am one of your senior followers. I got serious about photography when I returned from Vietnam, having bought a point and shoot. I even spoke to a recruiter, while at the bottom of a foxhole, about re-enlisting for photo school. I returned to the states and had a friend who ran a weekly newspaper and shot sports for the paper on weekends and worked in engineering during the week. When I retired in 2005, I took to the streets. I try to capture a story in one photo just like I did for the paper. Also, hope that someone might see these in the future and see how we dressed and live. One friend told me that I would be famous in about 100 years.

[@Wrecklan13]

Where can I see your photos, Mr. Pike?

[@beckyjsphotography]

Loved this one, Mike. Great to hear how much people benefit from the mindful side of photography. On another note, absolutely not a dig at you, but such a shame we don't see more female street photographers. We do exist though, promise! 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks Becky! Appreciate it - yeah I hear you. It’s a simple one really, in the time of making this video - I didn’t bump into any.

[@VickyAllum]

I am a Female street Photographer Becky in London ,and i was going to say the same ,where are all the female street photographers

[@elwick_photo]

Loving your work recently Mike 👍 feeling like a much greater community these days

[@MikeChudley]

Love to hear it! Thank you!

[@GeorgeHolden]

Awesome hearing all of these perspectives and different experiences - so excited to see more of the book and buzzing to get a copy 🙏

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for being part of it mate!

[@RobertReilly-mc8zq]

Mike, thank you so much for doing this video. I saw myself reflected in all of the interviews. This was great. Thanks,

[@MikeChudley]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching

[@just_eirik]

Your photo at 18:35 made me pause! Not only is it perfectly timed, it’s also weirdly funny! Fantastic shot!

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks!😂

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Great video, Mike! Nice to hear such a range of answers for why street photography 👌🏻

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks Tim! Appreciate it - it was great to show off the community a little

[@DennisFreeland]

Excellent vid. The main surprise for me is that most had not being doing street for very long but the images were good. Whilst we all have differant viewpoints, differant styles there appears to be one common benefit and moivation for doing what we do, being there and being present in the moment, and that is reflected in the images. Good luck with the book.

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks Dennis! I loved sharing everyone's work here, some very talented people. Super excited about the book!

[@trevorwisecup]

Good

[@nelson.arguello]

Great video Mike! It's so great to hear so many different points of view on something we love in common. If one day you consider doing street photography in Manchester it would be a pleasure to have you here.

[@wylie_photo]

I bumped into Pete Herrick at Oxford Circus last week, he's done some great work. Lots of really good responses about why people shoot street. From my point of view both personally (and professionally) I am always curious about people and what they get up to. Street photography is a great way of recording what I see for myself as so many memories of great moments would be lost without a camera, but it's also a fantastic way of sharing what it means to be human to others.

[@T3yte]

Absolutely love Scotty, been following him since his walkie talkie w Paulie B. Such an inspiration :) 😊

[@photoautomax]

Great range of answers!

[@JS-shim]

The comment that resonated with me was the one related to sometimes the shots you thought were great can turn out to be crap, and vice versa. It is such a pleasant surprise when you think you have taken a crappy shot and you actually see you have taken a good shot. Congratulations on your imminent book.

[@t.rich.pictures]

Great video! To answer the question, Why? Because I love doing street photography! I love getting out there ind connecting, not only with those who end up being photographed, but with other street photographers, and with the city itself. There are so many reasons why...

[@TomBeardshaw]

Great conversations. Looks like a growing scene in and around London :)

[@pastelxloky]

Great video, always good to hear what others have to say about street photography ! Would be great to see women next time. Thanks again for the great video!

[@just_eirik]

Holy shit! The photo at 9:32 is amazing! Not only is it a street photo, it’s also VERY esthetically pleasing! I love that photo so much! Had to stop the video to just look at it!

[@TheUrbandilema]

Aye Mike awesome work...yes I like all the reasons everyone said and awesome panel of street photographers..keep up the good work and I do street photography as to relieve stress , exit daily nuances and to a creative outlet Kudos mate and congratulations on the book

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for the comment and kind works!

[@jules_mac]

Great video Mike! Thanks 👏

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

Awesome video, good set of lads, cracking supporting images. My ex used to slag me off something chronic, thought I was proper dodgy shooting strangers on the streets, thing is I'm still shooting on the streets and she's the ex happy daze!

[@francochamps3855]

Really good vid. I shoot in London every other day and I’ve never seen any of these guys. Sadly, including Mike! Hope I bump into any of you soon!

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you! If you’re about so much I’m sure it’s just a matter of time

[@stphotogfrank]

That's the best thing about digital photography, even if you don't get good photos for the day, you aren't actually wasting/ spending any money (unlike doing film photography)

[@maev8513]

It is always nice to hear from photographers what motivates them, thank you for this! Just a shame, to only have men, white men, always. There are also women street photographers out there :)

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for watching! From my experience, being out every week - these are the people I bump into and see shooting very frequently. I haven't seen many female photographers. Especially at the time of filming this video over 2 to 3 weeks. Do you know any prolific female London street photographers? I'd love to see more :)

[@maev8513]

@@MikeChudley I totally get it, we are clearly a minority! Thank you for asking! There is @ari55, @narcography (not spe in street photo but you should take a look), and probably many others I have not thought off, including me!

[@WatchDSSID]

Really interesting video - fascinating how many started during the Covid period…..that’s one good thing that came out of it. Shame there were no ladies….or older people….they are “out there” - keep up the great work - Cheers - Peter

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Nice and interesting people. Thanks for sharing

[@neglectedloves]

I find your channel one of the most inspiring ones among the many out there. Besides your photography being outstanding I love the content like this and for example content like "A Day with Chris Harrison" 👏🏻 Keep up the fantastic work!

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you! I loved making that video with Chris :)

[@just_eirik]

Street photography is really not my thing and I often don’t think street photos are esthetically pleasing, but I very much respect it! Being able to see stories and capturing them before they’re over, is impressive. I’m not able to do that.

[@stphotogfrank]

Just begin photographing the things happening around you, then go out onto the streets when you feel comfortable doing it.

[@xanfrancisco]

Some great insights. Would love to see some female photographers interviewed!

[@darrencallaway4090]

Great video Mike....bit concerned 200 copies isn't a great amount for 91,000 followers, going to be a lot of disappointed people. Why not do a pre order so everyone gets a shout?

[@justamanwithanopinion]

OK, so I've had some wine but I got really confused when I saw one of Paulie B's mates pop up in your video. WTF?! Great video, Mike, as always.

[@johnwaine56]

What a fascinating documentary! I identify with so many of these attitudes. I must be weird too! Did you already know these guys and arrange to meet or do you see street photogs randomly?

[@MikeChudley]

A mix of both. I know most of these guys pretty well (from being out so much) but a few of them I randomly bumped into while making this video.

[@powderedtoastman3093]

When you get it on film it's more skilful. They are the real pros

[@obzockyphotography7682]

Great engaging video …..well done…peace m

[@robj1366]

Really enjoyed that very interesting... are there any 'old' street photographers or is it only a young mans sport? 😂

[@MikeChudley]

Only bumped into young people whilst filming this video

[@julesc5571]

Yes, there are loads of older street photographers, and some of us are even women! 😎😂

[@hannahcassidyphotos]

Girls shoot street too 😊

[@janewells3421]

Hi Mike I love your channel & newsletter. Any chance of getting female street photographers onto your KZbin videos?

[@janewells3421]

Hi Mike, I love your channel & constructive thoughts. Any chance of interviewing a female Street photographer?

[@ElevatedThreat]

As James and Scott said, it's a hunger to feed the beast.

[@sailslikeagirl3154]

Great video, such a shame you did not involve any female Street photographers 😢

[@adrianbeese2150]

What do these guys do for a living? Photography can be expensive, I was a full time social photographer and stringer for the national press but now retired. having spent most of my working life in the image creation business but outside of social media how do you monetise your hobby?

[@MikeChudley]

I cannot speak specifically and on behalf of these guys. But as whole - we all have full time jobs. Whether it’s in photography itself or something completely unrelated.

[@carlosmcse]

Lesson from this video is. Fuji is the gateway drug to a Leica M.

[@marlenelandstravels]

Mike 😮 sorry to be a Karen but where are the women?!? Make sure to interview me next time, I also walk a lot around London capturing street moments 😉

[@MikeChudley]

It’s a simple answer, whilst filming this video over the weeks, I didn’t bump into or meet any female street photographers.

[@photomorti]

Some great answers! I wonder why most street photographers are male. Why are we more drawn to it?

[@MikeChudley]

I remember reading from Jordan Peterson that men are more attracted to things and women are more attracted to people. A personality related idea. That would make sense for cameras but I highly doubt it would apply to creativity as a whole. I haven’t any other guesses 🤷‍♂️

[@photomorti]

@@MikeChudley Yeah that could be it. I have never dated a woman who was even slightly interested in my camera's haha. The common comment is "Why ? When you have a camera on your phone?" Maby its because men are judged more on status over looks so we feel a higher need to create. I dunno im just rambling.

[@elsfirens1337]

Female streetphotographers?Maybe in a next video?

[@AlbertoIaniro]

a lot of Leica camera

[@jasmachugh4222]

But do all these folks LIVE in the city? You just get out and walk...some of us live in rural areas and have to drive to the city to then walk around it lol

[@MikeChudley]

Not necessarily, I know a few of these people don’t live in the city. I don’t live in the city, I get a train to London.

[@gerryorkin]

Are there no women street photographers in London?

[@MikeChudley]

None that I bumped into whilst filming this video

[@azizmehdi101]

One more question that could have been asked “Which camera are you using?”

[@malamadrem9522]

Ep! Everyone with Leica :))) even they just started photography ))) very simple

[@stephaneg]

Are they worried that they won't be taken seriously if they shoot with anything but a Leica?

[@alex-botton]

Great review man. In depth, thorough and POV of someone who’s used them and not read a spec sheet. Also great to see drip feeds of the docs we shot! Can’t wait to see them come together 🎉

[@migranthawker2952]

Why are "street photographers" always so weird?

[@MikeChudley]

are they?

[@ratgirl13]

Because most of us are introverts acting as extroverts-that in itself is weird.😂