Fine Art Tutorial on location

[@JoelTjintjelaar]

Great video Ben, and I'm flattered by the beautiful words. I have to emphasize that I have learned a lot from others myself. The only thing I did is to combine everything I learned together and add my own personal ingredients to it so it looks 'new'. Thanks Ben and looking forward to seeing the rest.

[@benharveyphotography]

@@JoelTjintjelaar Thank you! I meant everything I said, you are the true master of this genre you have created and without your teachings, none of us would have been able to creating these images.

[@brianmckeever5280]

I obviously did not look up enough when I was last in London! I stayed just across the Thames by the Tower Bridge. Terrific images. I love 14. U-turn, but watching any of them processed will be terrific. Sorry I missed this video two months ago!

[@scotty4418]

Thanks for the shout out Ben, much appreciated. Was great to see your take on the locations I suggested to you. Really love the Redemption Roasters edit from Broadgate Circle and will need to speak to you about the Oxford location as that looked an interesting subject. Definitely agree totally about your comments about Joel, absolute master in this class. Well done again to Louise too.

[@louisewelcomephotography]

Hey Scotty, thank you so very much for your generosity in sharing some of the locations - I should thank Ben too as he took me along. It is thanks to you both that I had a day that has truly influenced so many other aspects of my photography. Just thank you sir!

[@scotty4418]

@@louisewelcomephotography my pleasure Louise. Ben was my pathfinder into this genre and have been totally immersed in it for nearly 6 years. Was great meeting up with him during my last trip to London

[@benharveyphotography]

@@scotty4418 I hope that everyone else can appreciate the work that you create also Jim, EVERYONE should go and follow Jim! I have no idea when I will get around to editing the images that we captured in London, they are now in a big queue!

[@joshcarrick]

Great video, look forward to the rest of series, all amazing images. ❤

[@benharveyphotography]

@@joshcarrick Cheers Josh - much appreciated.

[@mickymccaff4682]

Nice video Ben. I look forward to the next 2 videos in this series. Best wishes from Belfast 📷🍀

[@janh6639]

Dominos and stacks are my favourites but I am bursting with lots of questions but will be patient as I’m sure you will cover then in the next couple of posts. Great video thank you 🙏

[@benharveyphotography]

@@janh6639 This does open up a lot of questions putting so many images into one video! The answers will be coming in part 2 & 3. Hopefully they are worth the wait.

[@robcoates4394]

Aah, London! I'm going to start buying lottery tickets again so that (with luck) I can afford a first-class ticket on a direct flight Perth to Heathrow. What a cornucopia of stunning buildings to gladden the eye of a photographer (even an old, retired, amateur) one. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks, Ben and cheers from DownUnder 🦘 PS - My favourite Ghery 2.

[@neilgrant1927]

ditto for my tickets NZ to London, I'm prepared to compromise with business class though!

[@benharveyphotography]

@@robcoates4394 That’s quite a journey you have on your hands to get to London! I have cousins in Perth and I have never met them!

[@victorcarmelo8606]

Well done Louise and congrats for your work. Love all, but 4, 12 & 14 are my faves. Been following you since your Glaswegian videos and love your work. Beautiful, outstanding and thank you for sharing.

[@benharveyphotography]

@@victorcarmelo8606 Thank you, and Glasgow seems like a lifetime ago! I should return!

[@zyban99]

Great to see this content back. I have referred to your previous videos countless times and thought we had lost your guiding light.

[@benharveyphotography]

@@zyban99 Too kind. The truth is I haven’t been to London with my camera for a while and I ran out of raw files to process! Plus making a video like this takes an incredible amount of time to make. More fine art videos coming soon!

[@markhuff5289]

Looking forward to seeing the remainder of the series, a genre that has interested me but I have never do much with it, I like image No4,the Flat iron 2 .

[@rikutalvio]

What an amazing set of images! Domino is my favourite.

[@louisewelcomephotography]

This was such a helpful and visually stunning video Ben. I am truly in awe of the process and your dedication that you have to your craft. Knowing how long each of these have taken you is both impressive and humbling. Thank you, I look forward to learning in the next episode... just wow! And Scotty... I didn't realise that he gave some of the locations - I'm going to thank him myself as I too benefitted from his knowledge.

[@louisewelcomephotography]

Oh and dominoes or the u bend one (not sure you called it U bend but ... 😁

[@benharveyphotography]

@@louisewelcomephotography It was a very long time ago that fun day in London, but man were we tired at the end of it! And I called Jim Scotty for several years until I found out his name was Jim Scott! Make sure you follow his IG account etc, his work is fantastic.

[@doogieham]

I’m very inspired by your video, Ben. I’d really enjoy seeing your how-to video on any of the images but if I had to choose just one it would be #14. Thanks!

[@stefanvasilev9318]

All of these are absolutely amazing! I shoot lifestyle and people mostly and have zero experience photographing things like this, BUT i am definitely going out and trying to find architecture gems in my city 🏙️ Cheers from Sofia, Bulgaria 🤙

[@carlosquijano2827]

11 Domino. Nice to watch a new architecture video from you! I have learned a lot from your channel: thanks!

[@benharveyphotography]

@@carlosquijano2827 Thanks Carlos, yes it has been a while. I mentioned above that I just haven’t been around many inspiring buildings recently. But don’t worry, I have a folder full of images still to edit….

[@carlosquijano2827]

@@benharveyphotography 🤩

[@ArildAarnes]

Excellent stuff. Really looking forward to the rest of the series. Would love to see how you edit #11 Domino

[@janh6639]

Fantastic looking forward to this series 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@TheGazzadj]

Looking forward to these videos Ben.

[@benharveyphotography]

@@TheGazzadj Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

[@TheGazzadj]

@@benharveyphotography I did indeed.

[@daviddaw999]

This is a hugely impressive and inspirational video. I am very keen on modern architecture and how it can be photographed. Thanks for sharing the what three words location information; I shall be making the most of that on my next visit to the capital. Needless to say, I have subscribed to the channel and shall work through your catalogue.

[@benharveyphotography]

Thank you David, happy to hear that the video has given you some inspiration.

[@cameralabs]

Very interesting Ben, and nicely made, thanks! Some really good-looking buildings you showed us too, thanks! I think in terms of which images to show being processed, numbers 2 and 5 appear to have the most range and complexity, but then maybe a simple one could be good to not put off beginners too? How about one easy and one complex?

[@benharveyphotography]

@@cameralabs Thanks Gordon, there are certainly some images that were easier than others. I have my favourites, but I want to know everyone else’s. I think an easy and a difficult one is a great idea.

[@aes53]

The first video of your I saw was the one in Glasgow, I've been a fan ever since. They have all helped me a lot.

[@benharveyphotography]

@@aes53 And you have been a loyal follower of my work ever since, thank you!

[@paulbelliphotography]

Amazing video, Ben... Asking us to choose a fav from so many bangers is cruel though haha, but since you asked, no2 for me mate 👌

[@benharveyphotography]

@@paulbelliphotography Thank you Paul, very kind.

[@Niekkie1403]

Wow what an inspiring video. Thank you for sharing. I find it hard to choose one best. I like the "curvatures" very much and the 'walkies'. okay that's five. I look forward to your next videos.

[@benharveyphotography]

Thank you for the kind words. Part 2 ‘Why’ will be out next Sunday, which features three of the favourites images from this video.

[@hoonior]

What a great video, thank you. Lots to think about and try!

[@neilgrant1927]

Great video thank you. Looking forward to part 2 and 3. MY Top 3 are, 1. Ghery, 4. Flatiron 2, 12. More

[@peterfunk358]

Great video. I am excited to see the next two parts. I would prefer to see the editing on #4 or #15.

[@benharveyphotography]

@@peterfunk358 Thanks Peter. I am seeing a similar pattern for everyone’s favourites, so I think yours might be in there!

[@VictorZubakin]

Good vid. You should make up a playlist of all your fine art architecture videos

[@benharveyphotography]

I have a tutorials playlist, which is linked in the description, but I have not separated out the fine art videos into a different playlist.

[@theeclecticphotographerajr5372]

Amazing stuff !!

[@TheGazzadj]

There is a building very similar in Calpe, Spain shown at 6:53 . I took inspiration from your earlier videos and processed it using similar techniques.

[@benharveyphotography]

@@TheGazzadj Please send me on IG or tag me in it if you have shared it, I would love to see! Thanks.

[@TheGazzadj]

@@benharveyphotography I will. Shared on IG and tagged you. Rgds Gary

[@PhilipDurkin]

Superb video Ben, edit walkies 1 or 2, more or looking up - wth do them all! looking forward to the next 2 vids. KR Phil

[@benharveyphotography]

@@PhilipDurkin Cheers Phil, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@lesforrester5318]

An excellent start to this mini series Ben, one note, not all fine art architecture is monochrome, there is such a thing as colour 😉

[@benharveyphotography]

Hi Les, yes of course these images can be created using colour; Joel has made some excellent tutorials on that topic. But I just prefer them in B+W.

[@stevenmuncy491]

Waiting on Part 2&3. Thanks!

[@spid7223]

Great video Ben my favourite architecture. Favourite that's hard to choose but my top 3 are 04- Flatiron 2, 10- Walkies 2 and 13-Pinball

[@benharveyphotography]

@@spid7223 Thanks for sharing your favourites :-)

[@Christographer_UK]

Another great video Ben. I'm looking forward to the rest of this series. My choice for you to edit is Gheryy 2.

[@benharveyphotography]

@@Christographer_UK Cheers Chris, much appreciated!

[@clarkbarrow6750]

Hey Ben. I like all the images and think the editing on each is magnificent. If I had to pick just one I’d pick #10 “Wilkie’s 2”. I enjoy black and white photos for many different reasons. Nice video.

[@benharveyphotography]

@@clarkbarrow6750 Thank you Clark, much appreciated.

[@gluszakj]

Always enjoy your style. Just curious if you are going to be getting back to part 2 and 3 on this series? Really looking forward to the next videos.

[@benharveyphotography]

Hi, yes I am working on part 2 as I type. Everyone has voted and I will be discussing at least the top three favourites.

[@davidletz9123]

Stunning images! Please talk us through your process on either Walkies 1 or Walkies 2.

[@benharveyphotography]

@@davidletz9123 Thank you David, they seem to be a popular choice, so I think they will end up on the list!

[@SelkiiDphotography]

All fascinating, hard choice, will learn no matter which is chosen, but perhaps #10 Walkies 2 or #14 U-turn.

[@MichaelJones-fu8ey]

Amazing stuff mate, I’m heading to London for a trip next year from Australia and can’t wait to get my butt to the central business to at least get some conventional shots. Will definitely watch more of your videos to teach myself this technique! Thanks Ben!

[@benharveyphotography]

@@MichaelJones-fu8ey Thanks Michael, and make sure you save the what3words locations for your visit. I am sure that there are some great examples of buildings in OZ that would work well edited in this style, but generally built up cities will contain more options.

[@joetagg1961]

# 5. but they're all good. Looking forward to se you do you're editing magic.

[@benharveyphotography]

@@joetagg1961 Thank you Joe!

[@greglarUK]

Love this Ben, many thanks and I would love to see your process for 10. Walkies 2, thank you ! 🙂

[@benharveyphotography]

@@greglarUK Cheers Greg, they seem like popular choices. Glad you liked the video.

[@kapilbhallafoto]

Inspiring fine art

[@benharveyphotography]

@@kapilbhallafoto Thank you :-)

[@juandiegogarciamarin5079]

Absolutly amazing.

[@benharveyphotography]

@@juandiegogarciamarin5079 Thank you!

[@morpheusthyrux]

Hi Ben, I am a huge follower of your tutorials and it’s helped me to a great extent! I wanted to know whether is it possible to delete saved selections from the drop down menu in Photoshop? Can you please have a small tutorial on that aspect?

[@benharveyphotography]

Hi, glad to hear that my tutorials are helping you. I will be making a follow up video to this (part 3) which will cover the selections and editing, but in summary most of my selections are done creating paths using the pen tool. I only create selections where I combine paths or invert them (to separate the sky and foreground for example). I believe that selections that are saved in the PS file take up more space than paths, as learnt from Joel - so this is the workflow that I now follow.

[@stephenlong1251]

This is great, thanks Ben. I keep promising myself to try it out and have followed Joel's work for years now. I'd be happy to see the processing on any of them tbh, but walkies 1, domino and more really appeal. In particular I would like to see how to do the sky replacement with long exposure cloud streaks simulated, as this effect would make shooting in the city far more appealing than standing on the pavement with a 10 stop ND filter pointing to the sky!

[@benharveyphotography]

@@stephenlong1251 Thanks Stephen. If you want to see what Joel has produced, then check out my ‘fine art resources video’ as that summaries his tutorials etc nicely. I would have used a long exposure filter if I had the right sky that day, and more time, but you can see that I was trying to cram too much in to one day and shooting handheld was a better option on the day. To let you in behind the scenes, when I do have to sky swap, I have a folder of long exposure skies that I have captured over the years and I pick and choose one for each image. I could probably sell them to save people time?!?

[@stephenlong1251]

@@benharveyphotography I’d be keen to purchase, is something I’ve been intending to do myself for the same reason but never managed to get round to getting good long exposure skies.

[@aes53]

OK, I would pick Ghery 1. I have to say, that for a city that has a significant architectural feature called "The Pickle" a building called Walkie Talkie seems pretty mild.😁

[@christianpetersen1782]

Wow! How creative are you? My three favs are Ghery 2, Curvature 2 & Looking up 16, so any of these. Looking forward to part 2. Thanks Ben. Can’t wait. BTW I guess you’re using a short zoom, 70 mm?

[@benharveyphotography]

@@christianpetersen1782 Hi Christian, on that day I was shooting with a Canon 24-105 just to keep things simple and lightweight. I would ideally shoot with a prime such as the 24mm tilt shift, but I saw a variety of buildings that day that warranted a zoom lens!

[@christianpetersen1782]

@@benharveyphotographyCheers Ben.

[@dimaktube]

I am sure, I am "late to the party" but if you are still working on the part 2 & 3 of these series, I loved Walkies 1 and both Flatiron images. All other images are amazing too and I would love to see you edit any of them. Could you please share what lenses you used for these images? Looking forward to the continuation of this series.

[@benharveyphotography]

Hi, not too late at all. I am making a start on part 2 now. The images that I captured in the video, that day in London I was using a Canon RF 24-105 (the budget version not the F4L). It is good practice to use the best possible lenses and I typically use prime lenses (such as the Canon 24mm tilt shift) however that day I had to keep my camera bag as light as possible, so just took one all-rounder lens instead of multiple prime lenses or a heavier L series lens.

[@dimaktube]

@@benharveyphotographythank you for the info! I am shooting with Nikon and often use a 24-120mm lens that is fantastic. But was wondering if I need to consider a 14-30mm for the winder angle. Interesting g to hear that you captured all of your amazing images with no wider than a 24mm lens. Thanks again and I am looking forward to part 2 of the video series.

[@benharveyphotography]

Part 2 will be published next Sunday (15th Dec) - so do look out for that. I would invest in a wide angle lens, as you will come across buildings or locations that call for a wider perspective. You don’t need a fast aperture lens for these types of shots though. So F4 version is fine.

[@janh6639]

Hi just a quick question can you tell me what lens focal length you predominantly used to get the images in this video 🤔🤔🤔 Thanks in advance 🙏🙏🙏

[@catherinesoucy6911]

Could you please link the video tutorials mentioned on how to post-process as you’re doing? Thanks

[@benharveyphotography]

@@catherinesoucy6911 Hi Catherine, all of the links to the videos that I have already made are in the video description. Once I have made the follow up videos to this I can add them. If that is what you mean?

[@benharveyphotography]

Hello, there is a link to the ‘Tutorials’ playlist in the description - as there are too many individual videos to link to I put them all in one playlist.

[@rogerwright8893]

Oxford 15 please Ben

[@JeffUnderwoodUK]

Ghery 2 please.

[@nelsonclub7722]

You mean minimalist right?

[@thomaspal1]

16

[@markst33]

Hi Ben. Been trying to contact you via email on your site about 1 to 1s but it keeps returning after about 2 hours saying it could not be delivered

[@benharveyphotography]

Hi Mark, I just responded. My emails are being a bit funny. I did receive your email. Thanks for highlighting it.

[@markst33]

@@benharveyphotography Another one bounced back so just making sure you received it. If you like you can send me your phone number and I can whatsapp you