BEHIND THE SCENES WITH JOHN

[@jlid1]

I for one am very grateful you did the video on and with John Free. I'm not sure if I would have ever heard of him without you doing this. I now have seen a good deal of videos of him on his KZbin channel and love him and can't get enough of him. There is nothing like watching a man who is the best at what he does with the years of experience that he has. That's also why I watch your show religiously. I just wanted to say thanks for everything!

[@sullivantim1633]

Like a lot of folks I suppose, I'm having trouble bustin through this wall of self consciousness while doing street work. As you say, in this day and age, cameras and (in my case) big ugly photographers can bring a sense of uneasiness to folks in public. Watching John work and becoming part of the environment was a nice bit of inspiration to watch. I've always used a somewhat inconspicuous sneaky approach while photographing strangers. John just seems to let it all hang out and be natural. Thanks Ted and John for showing me a new approach. Now if we can bottle his energy!

[@romywolfofficial]

I didn't think I could be this moved by a behind the Scenes video, but here I am ... touched. Your passion for photography - and not just for cameras, but the history behind it, the various photographers etc. - is inspiring. I'm so glad I found this chanel. I love vintage cameras and I started shooting on a Lubitel 2 the other day mostly because I found your videos on medium format so encouraging.

[@akashiYT]

Hey Ted, if you read this! I LOVE these documentaries that you do once in a while, I know that they are not as popular as gear reviews but I think documentaries is what you do best and THE THING (at least for me) what sets you apart from the rest of youtubers. Much love from Sweden!

[@haniqassim]

John Free episode is one of your best. Now that there is Patreon, it is a great way to get financial support so you can work other great photographers out there. This will also contribute greatly to photography. I see many great photographers working alone, unknown, yet struggling in silence. I would love to see people working together more like this and make greater work.

[@mattdayphoto]

Enjoyed this behind the scenes look just as much as the feature on John itself. Great stuff, as always!

[@theartofphotography]

+Matt Day Photo thanks Matt!

[@tonystriplen3914]

Dear Ted, beautiful video and follow up video on John Free. I'm a beginning photographer and full time professional classical musician so your comment on the Beethoven Quartet in relation to photography resonated deeply. I've learned so much watching your videos. Hope you'll visit the SF Bay Area sometime. All the best and congrats on a great show!

[@MrJimbobings]

you know why your special Ted , you major on the photographer and print unlike others who think its all about equipment . keep on going .

[@Kit2Canada]

Still relevant in 2019 - this John Free series is superb, thank you!

[@shyamalganguly3598]

I overly enjoyed to watch the little docuvid of Mr. John Free and I am hoping to see more about him and the likes of his stature. I've learnt a lot the little I know about photography by reading books and the many books I read mostly written by Mr. John Freeman and see the likeness of the names of the two photographers. Thanks to you Ted for this enchanting session with Mr Free.

[@rejeannantel1185]

Very nice follow up to the John Free episode. John has a great talent. When he sees a shot, he keeps aware of the surroundings, and awaits the bonus interaction that will enter the frame to add to the composition and storytelling. That's what street photography is about. Elliot Erwitt is a master of this genre. It would be wonderful if you could interview this man just like you did for Harold Feinstein. Mr. Erwitt is 87 years old and I would love to learn from him before the inevitable happens. This would be the ice cream on the cake. Thank you so much Ted for all the work you do. Great work!

[@philipd.6257]

Such a potentially truly great series where you "document" your lessons then reinforce the process with your later observations as you've done here.

[@W0mpa]

That man is a legend.

[@andrew_ep_curtis]

I love watching videos where John is out shooting. There needs to be more on KZbin!

[@ryanehoward]

I was really excited for the John Free video when you first announced it. The video you made was well worth the wait. Thanks for making this behind the scenes video. It's really interesting to find out how the stuff you like was made.

[@getzapt743]

Clearly, the way in which you are composing and making these videos is first class Ted...Thanks

[@GeoffT650]

Great work Ted, Really enjoy your show a lot, I especially like it when you explore the work of other photographers and analyze why its good work and what to look for. Picked up a digital camera again late last year, watched you show and now i have several vintage film cameras i develop my own black and white film, medium format and 35mm. All largely because of the discovery of your show. So many thanks Ted! being a Brit (currently living in Canada) i'd love to see a show on Bailey or Don Mcculin .

[@phylliswebster5831]

You make wonderful documentaries, so thank you very much.

[@river3808]

I love John Free, man!!!

[@woodrowclose]

Looking forward to more videos like this. It is fascinating to get into the mind of the photographer and I have no doubt that this will become a very successful format.

[@rbruce63]

I love the photography history lessons as well as more current artists as well, this Mr Snow is quite a character, I would love ver to walk the walk with him as well!

[@alannorthdevonuk763]

Brilliant thank you. I need to develop the ability to see / identify a potential picture first of all and then wait for those happening moments shown here: a head appearing, a kid running by or whatever it may be. That's this weeks exercise with my new Z50. Thanks again.

[@affinitymaster]

What a blessing you are to photography! Thank you for sharing such brilliant content. 🙏🏻

[@V2KPhotography]

I hope I become 1/10th of a photographer u r in at least 40 years. :) u r a huge inspiration... probably like John to you :)

[@DanielBarryHQ]

Thanks for the video about John Free! This behind the scenes video was also good. I don't think I have commented on one of your videos before but I wanted to let you know that I especially like these two videos.

[@DavidMeyerPhoto]

You could probably start doing similar videos with photographers in Dallas maybe? There have to be some press photographers or art photographers there. Maybe some of them would like to share their knowledge?

[@diragusa]

totally didnt see the epiosde about john free yet. Amazing work! Gosh I love your channel, If I failed to mention it before.

[@xavierathorne]

Like all great teachers, John leaves you with an insatiable desire to learn more.

[@HoLeeChit11]

Hey Ted, this video answers my question I asked you in your previous video.

[@strtbaxt]

Thanks Ted, fantastic couple of videos with John Free. It would be wonderful if you could manage to convince Fred Herzhog to share with you similarly.

[@pruunne]

Merci for this video. Greeting from the south west of France ;-)

[@harmanthenerd5974]

I would love to see more videos with John.

[@Cyriljayant]

Great video Ted . Love all your teaching I am following you always Thanks for the share .

[@roundballrolls2762]

Great vid as always. Man ,that John Free is a cool dude. Cheers.

[@mandurahchess]

Fall? Spring is well sprung!

[@dianeschuller]

Very enjoyable and useful video.

[@shaun_rambaran]

Keep at it, Ted.

[@johncox2246]

thanks again Ted! really great ideas cant wait to see more!

[@PeterDuke]

Fantastic video Ted. I have one question that is not one that I typically ask. I don't usually ask it because it often comes from a place where the asker thinks that craft is just technology, and let me be clear, I think that the technique, style and context of every shot in the John Free video is exquisite. That said, what camera, and what process did you use to get such magnificent black and white pictures? John Free's work was striking, but man your video was better. How did you grade it, were you using styles or LUTs? The effect was stunning, really really great. Good job, man. Good job.

[@badgerag]

This must have been fabulous for you. Thanks for sharing.

[@fra91_]

This video was amazing as well as all of your other videos. John is an amazing man and a brilliant photographer, so much to learn from him! I would love to know what film rolls he uses with his Nikon F3...do you know that? Thanks for your beautiful content!

[@chrisstubbs2851]

Great Video, thanks for it

[@MaxLamdin]

TED! that was so cool! loved the music in the last video and it worked really well! just wondering what camera you were shooting on that day and if we could possibly see some of your images if you were even shooting? also, when does the move to the new studio happen? just curious

[@Pixografiacast]

john is a very good guy!!!

[@Dan-wr8ps]

Thank you !

[@Daniel-Duarte]

Very intense individual!

[@luisboaventura22]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@robbiebrown7938]

Why doesn't John have a book? He could make one of the best books ever!

[@davidrothschild8913]

Ted what is the exact music by Beethoven from the video?

[@theartofphotography]

+David Rothschild String Quartet No. 6 in B Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 6

[@davidrothschild8913]

Thanks Ted. Such touching music with the film

[@victorwhitby4401]

John is a really great snapper but a safer way 2 shoot on a street is 2 follow William egglestons style where its more about light and objects. Great bid though

[@waterhead1359]

seen videos of him going through prints grandiose

[@eliotedeschi3163]

sei il migliore...qualche cosa in italiano?

[@lauriekriegar9000]

His background , his history ?

[@calvanas]

Ted, I love what you are doing. I am a 25 year photographer who has MJD (balance disorder) which leaves me in a wheelchair. If you need video editing or any other assistance , I would be happy to help. You can check out my video stuff at www.lightyearimaging.com. If not I hope you can do more of what you love because all of it strikes a wonderful chord with me. By the way I am happy to provide my CV if necessary as well.