Canary Wharf? Exploring London's Untapped Potential | Street Photography + Tips [Fuji X100V]

[@antwilkphotography]

Another banger, great music, great info and great images.

[@JamesParsons1]

Myyy man! Thank you very much, glad you found it useful and enjoyed it 🙌🙌

[@albertsmith9315]

So many good images, so many! The photo at 5:09 is terrific. It made me hit pause. Love the deep shadow giving negative space to make the subject pop.

[@JamesParsons1]

Yoooo thank you Albert ❤️ it was deffo a good day for photos ahaha. That image was probably my number 2 in terms of what I was gonna get printed. Thank you for the support 🙌

[@davidatkinson1413]

Excellent excellent content and narrative. I am going to Canary Wharf this June and this has given me so much inspiration. Well done James.

[@JamesParsons1]

Glad you liked it dude! Perfect time of year to go, you'll love it

[@erichensen3953]

Great shots mate! Went there a few weeks ago myself and so much cool stuff there! Great vid

[@JamesParsons1]

Yes yes yes!! We’re there any spots you particularly enjoyed there?

[@jordanthornton]

05:50 shot is the banger of this video, would make a nice postcard (or thumbnail?)

[@JamesParsons1]

Oooooo that’s a great shout man 🙌 adding it to the pile

[@shotbyburba]

I love your videos. You have a good eye for all different kind of angles, shapes and colours. :) a lot to lear from you. By the way, thank you for sharing your knowledge :)

[@JamesParsons1]

Edgaras- what a wonderful comment! Thank you my dude!! Glad you are enjoying the images I create and the way I am explaining what I am thinking. Biiig love ❤️

[@Leticia-yj2tq]

I love your style and your creativity, it is truly unique

[@JamesParsons1]

Yoooo whaaaaat a compliment! Thank you 🙌 so glad you like it. Thanks for the kind words and for commenting

[@legofanessex]

Great video, love the edits you do too.

[@JamesParsons1]

Thanks Dude

[@LeightonPhillips]

Great content as always JP. I first visited Canary Wharf the last time I was in London a few years ago. Fantastic location but can be overwhelming. This breakdown helps you shut out all those tall buildings screaming "Shoot Me!" and focuses you back on the simple but stunning details to be found in these locations. 🧐👌

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you very much my man - Appreciate the love! I'm glad the video felt that way ahaha, I am not going to lie, I barely even thought about the skyscrappers ahaha, just saw some shadows and I was staring at the floor for 4 hours. Thanks for commenting 🙌🏻

[@markusb.6730]

Famous and inspiring 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you my dude 🙌

[@bcegerton]

Great video James, I do love that photo you printed but I mostly like the one with just the double yellow lines, I loved the minimalism of it, the kind of thing I’ve been trying to do lately too.

[@JamesParsons1]

That’s so interesting Brian! So glad you liked it 🙌 is this the image with the rail in front? Thanks for commenting 🙌

[@bcegerton]

@@JamesParsons1 I think it was the first in the set, just the yellow lines but I’ll watch it again and confirm it. Saying that they all looked great, and even though it would be classed as the one that is really Street, the one with the woman, for me it didn’t seem to fit with the set.

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you for the feedback dude! I try to not think toooo much about each set, rather to typically share them in the rough order I shot them as I feel like you can see how my thought processes change etc, and it helps keep the narrative of the story rolling. That having been said, maybe I should consider the order I share the images a bit more and see if I can tell a story in a slightly different way :) Once agin, I appreciate you commenting and letting me know what you think

[@bcegerton]

@@JamesParsons1 Hi mate, it was the first couple of the close up of the stairs in the 3D Perspectives part.

[@adamevans7945]

Great video and wonderful images.

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you Adam! Glad you liked them :)

[@juliohrndez]

Hey James new follower here! Just wanted to leave a comment saying how much you’ve inspired me to pursue photography! I was actually in London last month and was so bummed that I never got into photography sooner to capture some moments in my Europe trip. Hope to go out again soon once I start getting a feel for using a camera!

[@JamesParsons1]

Welcome to the gang Julio! So dope to hear you say that

[@juliohrndez]

@@JamesParsons1 Will do! Kind of unrelated question but do you use your Sony for your pics when shooting motorsports? I’m on the fence on what camera and lens to grab, of course I want to shoot when I travel and maybe even record for vlogs. But my ultimate goal would be to shoot for motorsports, especially F1 lol

[@JamesParsons1]

Ahahaha no worries dude happy to help in what ever way I can :) The Fuji X100v taught me SOOOOOOOO much about photography, that I wouldn’t be in the position I am in without it. But the Fuji system is not built for sport or BTS style photography. Where as the Sony system is. All of the motor sport images were shot on top spec Sony kit and I wouldn’t trust any other system to do as good of a job. I am obviously bias, but I would focus on becoming a great photographer to then transition into Motor sport photography. Lots of people start out specifically with motor sport in mind and get suck as their skills don’t facilitate opportunities to go to bigger gigs, if that makes sense?

[@juliohrndez]

@@JamesParsons1 Yeah makes sense, I was more stuck on what system to start off with, but something about the Fuji has been pulling me in, hence why I’ve been binge watching your videos 😂

[@TheGazmondo]

Another nicely crafted video, intelligently thought out. Frame at (4-58 )

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you my dude 🙌 appreciate it

[@jordanthornton]

Love to see this fresh take on an overlooked location, awesome!

[@JamesParsons1]

I can tell you are very fond of Canary Wharf 👀👀

[@greenbaypackersist]

Your work is amazing man

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you so much!

[@JamesParsons1]

Appreciate your support :)

[@xhynetuseinovski]

Nice video man. You definitely have talent!

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate that :) welcome to the gang

[@julianheritage6436]

Great positive content as always. Also reminded me I’ve not been around Canary Wharf for ages, and need to go next week

[@JamesParsons1]

Yeessss Julian - the light is reaaaaal beautiful around there are the moment! Glad you like the content and looking forward to seeing your photos

[@julianheritage6436]

@@JamesParsons1 afraid I’m not on instagram, only flickr and twitter 🙂

[@JamesParsons1]

Hopefully a social media for photographers that actually works well comes along soon to unite all of us!

[@Rafael-is5us]

I like your black and white photos. In particular, the one with the woman on the bench and the figure in the shadows. I would like it a little more if the figure in the shadows wasn't there. It would have me focused and wondering what she is thinking or doing. In all, they're great pictures. Keep on posting.

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you dude! Appreciate the feedback :) I did get a shot of her with even more expression, but I felt the composition was very unbalanced so chose this one ahaha. Funny how that happens! Appreciate the comment 🙌

[@aleksjakobsons]

Another great video, James. Absolutely love the photo of a girl on a playground! I had a chance to visit Canary Wharf during my recent trip to London, but found this place a bit odd on when it comes to rules of taking photos - I mean several security guards approached me. But at the end it did not ruin my experience enjoying this place. Oh, yes, the printed photo is awesome, i like that a subject is moving and it makes the photo more interesting!

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you my dude - always love your comments 🙌🙌 Yeah it’s weird, I had no issues with security when I went, yet have had issues in places where I didn’t even realise there is security. Were you able to continue shooting?

[@GlenBarnett]

Superb mate. Your tones are always absolutely on point and your play on light is amazing. Some absolutely stunning images in this one James! 👌

[@JamesParsons1]

Myyyyyy man Glen ❤️ thank you my dude. Appreciate your kind words and comments 🙌🙌

[@stuarthaythorn183]

I would have chosen the same pic for printing OR the young girl looking down at the coloured patterns. Another great vid with some great tips and thinks to think about.👍

[@JamesParsons1]

Glad I made the right choice 😎 thank you dude! Very happy that the videos given you some food for thought! Thanks for commenting 🙌

[@wayanbarre]

great videos, and photos! This is so inspiring that I'm now putting my shoes on & going in the street ;) See ya

[@JamesParsons1]

Ahahah yessss what an amazing compliment my dude! Get any bangers? 😎😎

[@Dwaindibbley1]

Great vid thank you. Very informative with good examples. Love your work. Sorry if already asked but ate these sooc? Or minimal lr work? So cool on colours etc. X100v is a stunning camera but I need to practice more sooc and gain confidence. Thanks again

[@JamesParsons1]

Yooo thank you Shane! Glad you liked the content!! All of my images are edited in light room :) I use my own presets that you can download for free at the buymeacoffee.com link in the bio :) For recipes I am sure I would be rocking a potra 400 simulation and hoping for the best! LMK if you have any questions dude

[@ВикторЛапатей]

cool man! keep going

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you man! Glad you enjoyed it

[@chippy511]

Hi James sorry about spelling mistakes in my last message! I have given up on the cap as I probably put my email address up in the wrong place - nuts or what mate!! Have a good day keep the vids coming. Love em. 😊👍

[@danielagarduno5559]

I love the colors and tones in all you photos, particularly more in this video. Are they SOOC with a certain recipe you use? Or did you modify them after?

[@JamesParsons1]

Yooo Daniela - All of them are edited in lightroom :) I've got free presets at the buymeacoffee.com link in the bio where you can download them. In general though, I shoot 99% of my photos on either Classic Chrome or Acros simulation and then play around with the colour temperature to get it juuuuust right :)

[@danielagarduno5559]

@@JamesParsons1 thank you. I’ll check that out.

[@danielagarduno5559]

Also, watching your videos (London in b&w) I was just telling my husband how much I regret not taking advantage of the city 20 years ago when I did a semester abroad and actually took a film photography course as an elective. I think maybe 2 of my photos were good or OK and I was proud of that, but my eye was not as trained to fully understand photography like I do now.

[@hermessonofzeus4462]

Another great video James, tough group of images to pick one to print. I'd be interested in how you print your images and what steps you go through. For example, do you print at home, have someone print them and any processes you go through so that you are happy with the colours etc when they are printed. Cheers.

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you my dude ❤️❤️ appreciate it :) I am not going to lie, I send it to The Print Space in shoreditch and they seem to deliver great images every time Ive used them. They have soft proofing profiles which allow you to see what the files will look like perceptually, so I just use them and hope for the best! Is there anything you recommend?

[@hermessonofzeus4462]

@@JamesParsons1 No real advice, I drop of the files and hope for the best too. Unless you print from home commercially etc I think using a printer like The Print Space is a good idea. I just use my local, but now I'd like to up the quality a bit.

[@JamesParsons1]

Ahahaha its definitely a process that can be over thought about, drag n drop is the way forward. I would recommend The Print Space, got an order coming from them in the next few days which I am BUZZing for. Will let you know if our YOLO technique is still working lol

[@jeffreytaveirne]

Like your content! Have a V meself, lovit! Keep it up 👊

[@JamesParsons1]

Jeffrey - Thank you very much my dude! Appreciate the love and support (Glad you are part of the V gang too!)

[@raulmedina2848]

How do you use that feeling of texture in your edits? do you play with noise reduction? perhaps with the level of clarity ?

[@JamesParsons1]

Great question - I personally drop texture, clarity and dehaze by -5 each, then add a little bit of grain and it seems to give this nice feeling soft texture :) give it a go and let me know how it goes!

[@raulmedina2848]

@@JamesParsons1 Thanks for your answer, I'll try it, do you make those adjustments at general levels throughout the photo? Or do you do it in a timely manner with layers and small independent adjustments?

[@JamesParsons1]

That kind of adjustment is generic for all of the images, I personally don't reaaaallly play around with the image toooooo much because I would rather not be on my computer (instead out taking pictures). Contrast is the thing I play around with most when in lightroom, got to get that right for the image to feel like its 'right' IMO. 🙌🏻