Finding Photographic Style

David will present techniques and avenues of approach to stimulate your photographic voice, and provide insight to achieving a unique style that you can call your own.
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[@muhammadasi531]

Here in my part of world we don’t have luxury of having such events. Thank you B&H and KZbin

[@Jonschest]

I don't often watch youtube videos that are 2 hours and 15 minutes long, but I watched this from start to finish and loved it. I want more from this guy!

[@Swisztony]

I could listen to this guy all day. Thanks David.

[@BandH]

Glad we can be of help and thanks for the feedback

[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

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[@IrmaWeberPhotography]

I've been learning photography for more than 8 years. I have tried to find my own style, and it hadn't been possible. I thought I had no style. Well, after this video, I am really optimistic and very motivated, and with lots of things to do. Thanks so much David for your time and dedication to prepare this talk. It was amazing! Thanks B&H for giving (us, self-taught photographers) the chance to learn more.

[@RandellJohn]

What a great presentation. I'm sure that there are thousands of people who have paid an awful lot of money attending photography courses all over the world, that will never get such great advice that David has freely given in this film.

[@maikicba]

I´m watching this from argentina, and it´s amazing how much this video inspire me! I´m a fashion photographer and finding a personal style is key in my job. Thanks for this!!!

[@BandH]

@russdenney Thank you so much for watching the B&H Photo KZbin Channel and for your participation. We are very pleased that you derive value from and find our presentations useful and informative.

[@BandH]

@IrmaWeberPhotography Thank you so much for watching the B&H Photo KZbin Channel and for your participation. We are very pleased that you derive value from and find our presentations useful and informative.

[@cetinsenol6099]

David Brommer is really inspiring. Thank you for this video.

[@BandH]

@MARK GALE Thank you for watching the B&H Photo KZbin Channel and for your participation. We are very pleased that you derive value from and find our presentations useful and informative.

[@davidbrommer]

Thank you Irma for tuning in. Keep up the shooting!

[@brandonhoffman4712]

I'm following the mans advice and making a cup of coffee for this video.

[@Zolatour]

Thank you @B&H for these presentations. They're very welcoming and highly intuitive. I like most that they are shaped to develop our intrest's and current knowledge of photography as the artform it implies.

[@BandH]

@kg6pir Glad you enjoyed the video! You can find a link to the class notes if you press the show more button to drop down the links. It's located under the video. Hope that helps!

[@PaulPrinceArt]

Excellent lecture. This was better than a college course because it was so succinct and did not have any pomposity to it. Thank you.

[@U3erpru7ser]

Some time ago I spoke to a pro photographer and the first thing he asked me; what's your style? This question occupied me for some time and I finally came to the conclusion that I don't need a style. Why would I limit myself myself to one type of photography when there is much fun to be had with all different kinds of photography. Style is overrated and perhaps only needed for a pro who wants to be known for a certain type of work. Liked the talk though :)

[@roccotanto]

Thank you B&H for contributing to our photographic knowledge and inspiration. One of the main reasons I miss living in NYC is because I can't go visit 420 9th street :-)

[@davidbrommer]

Hi Jenny, I'm actually quite surprised at your comment. I have to identify gear needed to get at the look and hence the style of the photography your are attempting to create. At no point am I "selling", I'm explaining virtues and options of gear. I usually don't respond to comments, but wanted to clear this one up. Thanks Jenny, have fun exploring photography.

[@sovernsectwarren]

I agree with this. Every person and every photographer has their own opinion but my opinion is that if you're enjoying what you're shooting, which may be shooting everything why limit yourself to one style? Our personality's also change day to day and month to month so why should our photos stick to one "style"?

[@lewisallrightsreserved7879]

Interesting lecture... For point of fact, HCB worked mainly with various 50mms focal lengths (Zeiss f/1.5 Sonnar?, among others) (though he had a 35mms and a 90mms (possibly 85mms too) almost exclusively. He found the 35mms focal length "too shrill", though I believe his wife, Martine Franck, a superb photographer in her own right, used the 35mm lens as her main lens (possibly a 50mm too). Thanks for the video David and B&H😀 Garry Winogrand mainly preferred a 28mm f/2.8 Canon Serenar on his Leica M. Harry Benson preferred his Minolta lenses for film, but I believe he shoots with Canon digital now. Lenses are like ice cream, each has their own flavor (rendition) that works best for your vision and/or style.

[@Microbex]

Super great inspiration, tips, tricks and everything else! Thanks my friend.

[@Photoshopuzr]

this guy knows what he's talking about, thanks for this video. bin through the same thing with to0 much or too little gear and style and photography genres types but a dslr and a mobile phone with a good lens should take you a long way.

[@kauxkaux]

This is awesome!!! Watch the other talk by this guy, its even better and this one is awesome!!!!

[@melissahall7009]

Thank you very much for posting! Enjoyed this. 💜

[@liwag3172]

It’s very informative presentation that I have to stay focused on the audio part. I closed my eyes to avoid the pendulum effect of David’s movement.

[@eineleipzigerin]

I really enjoyed the video, great presentation, thanks for uploading. I just had the vernissage to my first photo exhibition. this and the sense of David help me to go further.

[@MrJestay22]

Great stuff. Thank you so much for recording these presentations.

[@plussy0684]

Thank you very much for this beautiful and inspirational video. I learned a lot. You changed my vision. Thank you thank you....

[@tekhiun]

the g12 was my first camera, and regardless of sentimental value, it is an amazing camera

[@Danman4u2]

Your videos are awesome, please come back for more!

[@Crashoverall]

very good subject very good teacher

[@FukuokaJeff]

Thank you, David and BH, for a very informative and thought provoking lecture. Might I offer some suggestion on delivery? Slow down!

[@jamieelsom]

Thanks for a great video, found it really useful and enjoyed it!

[@zarkadiusz7]

If You are talented person your style is in you, and if not you never learn a style, you can only imitate one like descendants of Richard Avedon.

[@woodedape]

Great lecture!!! FYI: You said it perfectly and with the right attitude. "Immer Gerade Aus!"

[@srlkngl]

thank you....what a generous treat!!

[@AgnostosGnostos]

The projected images could be bigger on the screen and on the video. David is very helpful. I've learned many things. I wish one day to visit NY and B&H

[@BandH]

We look forward to greeting you personally when you visit.

[@johnkraemer5505]

David - I enjoyed watching the video! I learned a lot and walked away with several things to think about! Keep up the great work! :-)

[@bozziovai]

.. another very informative video from BnH .. thanks a lot for this

[@TommyMacken]

Thanks David. Great presentation...

[@usanineoneone]

Great photographer and speaker.

[@Madups15]

Very insightful. Thank You!

[@kalelissuperman]

Hi, first of all `i want to THANK all the people of B&H for posting these videos, they are just amazing! I am learning a lot from them, if i ever come to N.Y biside visiting your shop I'd like coming to one of this seminars. I am seeking my own style. I live in a city which has been inhabited for over 5000 years. I am a tour guide and I love to photograph her, her building and people who make her who she is. I am producing a book now for the people who visit her every year, showing the most visited place. Also i am very much attracted to drone photography which i too want to include of my book.So what type of photography is that? Also, if the book sells then i will go and take pictures of the rest of the country which is also is amazing, I also have a background in archaeology, this too is part of my pics which i took of her. Thank you for your insight.

[@davidbrommer]

Clik show more and we have a link to the class notes. Thanks

[@abdullahsharw]

PLEASE MORE OF THIS

[@rpenguin12345]

Why did he say that street photogrphy is hard to own? I feel that its also about being lucky, something you see thats something imediate so you catch it right away, so I dont find it that difficult, just like when u go fishing waiting till you catch the fish.

[@trevorpinnocky]

exceptional presentation.

[@DerrickthePinecone]

In the thumbnail, my first impression? Allen Ginsberg

[@f1l4nn1m]

At 1:40:50, David shows four shots from Willian Eggleston's Southern Suite collection. A description of the common traits follows (namely the absence of people, the presence of the horizon, the wide angle point of view, and the color palette). David goes on by positively commenting on "his composition and the way he lines up his photographs". It's not my intention to judge that work, but to my layman's eyes, those photographs seem achievable by anybody without photography rudiments. Can anybody help me understand where I'm wrong and what's the value of such work? Thanks.

[@andrewrussell2845]

Well, you firstly need to consider things from a historical perspective. Even twenty years ago, getting the exposure right on a photo was challenging, never mind anything else. Doing it forty or fifty years ago was even more challenging. So, that's the first thing to consider. The second point is that Eggleston's photo's are banal by their very nature. But what he did was use colour itself as the subject of the photo's he made. This was something so rare at the time that in and of itself, it could be viewed as innovative. Tangible subject matter aside, the colour palette on some of his shots gives them a beauty that isn't as easy to convey as the viewer might think. All that being said, he isn't to everyone's taste, so if you don't like it then don't feel that your viewpoint is any less valid than that of someone who does like it. Apparently, he was asked to photograph someone's wedding and even though he told the bride and groom that he didn't do weddings, they insisted that they wanted him to photograph it. They weren't very happy when, upon asking for the photographs, he tossed a sheaf of photo's across the table at them...of nothing other than the blue sky. I guess that might lead one to believe that he was taking the proverbial piss out of the art establishment - but he is an interesting character for sure. Hopefully that goes some way to giving the response you were after but if not, please feel free to let me know and I'd be happy to discuss.

[@larryjohnson6579]

there we go!

[@davidbrommer]

Hey Everyone, thanks for all the nice comments. While B&H is closed for our holiday, I'll be offering a 4 day intensive workshop in NYC April 17th to 20th. Please click here and read more about "Finding Photographic Style and Composition in NYC - 4 Day Intensive Workshop". If you were looking for an excuse to fly into NYC this is it! Thank you, David wp.me/p2nYPS-bT

[@kg6pir]

loved the video. what was the name and authors of the 5 books he talked about near the begging of the video.

[@grgbpm]

awesome content!

[@EdgarFreytes]

I prefer the black and white on film.In digital it seems very grayish :)

[@MAXLAWLESSIBIZA]

I actively avoid studying other photographers styles and work for fear of subconscious emulation. Can I ask other photographers out there, do you think that's a good or bad idea?

[@zarkadiusz7]

Don't worry about studying others, and never look for style, shoot as you feel.

[@fronthorse]

I think it's actually the best you can do. Looking at others especially when you DO or DON'T really like what they do fills your inner vocabulary. During the years you mix it to your style. There's Nothing in your mind what hasn't been in your senses before. Ask any great guitarist. Most of them will tell you they studied their heros before. I think there are close similarities.

[@hukes]

Why learn everything from scratch and without any pointer? That would take a lot of time. Studying others' work makes it faster (or less slow). In the meantime you will develop your own style, it is unavoidable.

[@alanottenstein6166]

I've gone thru periods feeling like that. And it makes some sense; we all want to find our own style. But many artists study the Art of others...and in different areas, like painting, sculpture, etc. It amounts to learning; building a base of knowledge. Learning what's already been done, so you can push it further. Otherwise you're working in a vacuum, and art is about communication. My $0.02.

[@f1l4nn1m]

I think "studying the art of others because they are famous" and "studying the art of others because you like what you see and you're not able to achieve it" are two different things. Studying must have a practical tangible utility otherwise you are not adding anything to your style, you're just steering away from your style and you will likely do it again and again...

[@rflemingusa]

Good information.

[@anils.rkumar6551]

Thank youB and H

[@davejenx]

thanks for the inspiration watch out for my " end of the world series "

[@emanuel_soundtrack]

people choose one good photo to repeat over and over again with variations and call it their style.

[@sonyshooter8212]

i always look up, always have, the hidden symbolism of the masons are all over buildings and up is where they are best found these days. plus its more interesting than 'normal' photography.

[@nysosahmed]

Bonsoir. dommage que cette video n'est pas traduit en français. parce que malheureusement je ne comprends pas l'anglais. y'a t-il par hasard des videos en français sur youtube que j'ignore,? MERCI QUAND MËME

[@BandH]

Bonjour. Malheureusement, maintenant nous ne pouvons pas traduire notre vidéos en Francais. Merci pour les regarder.

[@letechos]

Interesting

[@h0a98]

❤️❤️💛💛

[@clt8762]

Not on YT...

[@metronomad]

Immer geradeaus= always straight(forward)

[@macclesfieldman]

where can I get the cheat sheet? :-)

[@macclesfieldman]

or the presentation? I want to read through this and think about it in much more depth. Any chance?

[@edward6077]

Go back to the basics 📷 All shots must be in manual and 2 lens limit. Don't delete any pictures or look at the preview screen until you get home. 🙏 Pick 1 or 2 of the best photos taken and keep the photos for each day.👀 Repeat daily for three months Picking only the best 1 or 2 pictures daily. Keep accurate records. Now print only 3 photographes from your daily best of the best pictures taken and selected for your daily best. ( Tough choices when looking at 90 days or 90 photos but only selecting 3 to print) 🤔🤔🤔👀👀👀💡 Are you willing to frame just one of the last 3 remaining✅ photographs ? If yes great What did you learn from this exercise. Share your experiences and pictures with others for perspective . What's next buy the next $ 5009 dollar camera and update the editing software? Or Enjoy your experience with the process of getting a picture and composition that's defines your style because you love the simplicity of photography.

[@benoitproulx7653]

I like the way you present things. However, many of the pictures you show is mindless work in MHO.

[@f1l4nn1m]

I had the same impression. For example, can somehow help me understand​ the value of the shots showed at 1:40:50?

[@royseibel511]

Jeez!

[@larryjohnson6579]

would be nice if I could hear it on my macbook. what's up. no audio!

[@Каин-г9ч]

1:21:50

[@TorbenSigfred]

Style is death

[@hakobart2]

joel piter witkin

[@MPJmike]

devil likes u video - 666 likes :)

[@HURPSYYEMRAY1]

💃👐👐👐👐

[@pixiedixie3682]

To much talking about gear instead of creativity process. Also the speaker talk to fast , listen him is so tiring!

[@mikemancile4002]

Im the 999th liker . Great content here

[@nunoribeiro2367]

David you´re a cool guy, but you try too hard to be an artist.

[@agl9591]

+Nuno ribeiro better than u

[@mahadragon]

9:10 "I went the Zeiss route. I didn't go the Leica route because I like my German glass." I wonder if this guy realizes Leica is a German company and their lenses are German made?

[@christermagnusson6463]

I think I will never understand why people make self-righteous comments like this one. Also, it is based on a mishearing. David says, "but I like my German glass". Of course he knows that Leica is a German company.