Creating Mood and Mystery in your Street Photography (feat. Joshua K Jackson)

[@meanporu]

the way you color corrected the video to fit his style is a nice touch

[@alex0589]

right??

[@seantuck]

Thanks mate:)

[@rgr_b]

@@seantuck Is it color corrected in post? Did you use a color filter or was it just red lighting on the streets? It is good. Great job!

[@seantuck]

@@rgr_b I deliberately shot it with day light balance in camera to keep the warm tones of the tungsten lights, and then we just walked around looking for interesting light. I did colour correct in post as well obviously.

[@Filibustered]

Love your stuff and the videos! How about a video on colour correction? I think this is a more difficult issue for many.

[@christopherwood1668]

Sean, I think you highly undervalue yourself. I’ve listened to you a lot, through your videos and podcasts that you’ve been on. Your videography skill is incredible. You took this guys work, and put him into it. All of the shots that had a red hint to them really felt like he was put into his work. It showed him and how he see his world. Absolutely amazing how you did that. And my personal favourite thing is the way in which you did it so simplistically.

[@user-ow7bi3se2b]

Which podcasts has he been on?! :) I'd really love to listen to them!

[@seantuck]

That's really kind mate, thanks. It was what I was going for, so it's great to hear that it hit the mark.

[@seantuck]

I've embedded a few on my 'about page' here if you're interested: www.seantucker.photography/about/

[@user-ow7bi3se2b]

@@seantuck Thanks :)

[@DerceinArt]

@@user-ow7bi3se2b I came to ask the same, jejeje

[@Ithascome]

you're not one of those people who just sell their own "cheap tricks" to get more views and more acknowledgment. You're someone who encourages people to go out and fail at their work, day after day after day until they get one small improvement at what they're doing. Whether its Photography, or maybe some other ideas people are willing to put their effort on. I TRULY ADMIRE YOU.

[@van_creative]

Hands down one of the most comprehensive Photography channels on You Tube!

[@rick-deckard]

Yeah! Truly a special channel. Other personal favorites of mine include Jamie Windsor, and Chris Boland.

[@patrocca9304]

I couldn't hit the like button fast enough. This was like a Master Class on street photography.

[@ianssight2785]

It reassuring to know you can hit the like button before the play button

[@BeatsAndGuitars]

pcdrocc absolutely agree!!

[@imannechoi]

I really liked how you described that he isn't booking flights to big, aesthetically-pleasing cities to shoot amazing images and that he's really getting to know one city. I'm not gonna lie, my excuse of not going out to shoot is because my town is small and it becomes an eyesore since I've lived and grown up here. But this inspired me to really make the effort to see things through a new perspective, especially being in a small town. Thanks for another amazing video Sean!~

[@charlottesimss9853]

I so feel that, I've lived in the same house in the suburbs for my entire life and Atlanta is an hour away and I don't know it well and it's a rather ugly city anyway. I've been wanting to find a way to capture the area though, someway to incorporate street photography into the boring suburbs on the edge of cute and rural.

[@seantuck]

That's great to hear.

[@matthewallen4266]

Clacking Computer I’m not sure if you’ve ever heard of Evan Ranft but he does a lot of street photography in Atlanta and makes it look quite beautiful. Check out his channel if you haven’t before.

[@charlottesimss9853]

@@matthewallen4266 Yeah I've seen his work, he def does some interesting stuff and I need to check out some of his locations. Atlanta just sucks in terms of color and lights and the aesthetic I really love

[@BigBlueRabbit]

He does work in London though which IS a big, aesthetically pleasing city! ;-)

[@robertl.4675]

Joshua is a good photographer but, my god, Sean is a great narrator, writer, producer, film maker... and I haven’t even seen his photos yet. Excellent job on this video! I always wanted to do street photography but never knew where to start. This video really motivated me and I can’t wait to get out and start start shooting. Thanks!

[@msmith6422]

Love this, other artist introductions, more of this please

[@jonathanbyrdmusic]

Thank you for turning us on to Joshua Jackson.

[@MacKintoshPhoto]

Hell yes, two of my favourites together in one vid.

[@BarrettBaker_photos]

Adam MacKintosh Photo dude I freaking freaked out when i saw shawn bring up joshua. I still anm! I will be watching this video over and over again for sure

[@MacKintoshPhoto]

Totally worth it! I'll be doing the same when I need an inspiration boost.

[@DailyStreetPhotography]

Adam MacKintosh Photo same feeling

[@teocrawford]

Sean, I love how you dive deeper into photography and not swim at the technical surface. I really like the technical aspect but it is very refreshing and inspiring to listen to your and other's philosophy in photography!

[@jeffbelets751]

This guy explains everything so clearly. I enjoy listening to him.

[@pbziegler]

I've become addict of your videos. They are so far better than 90% of the photography You Tube videos because they always stimulate my own thinking about this amazing practice we are all engaged in. I've been a photographer for over 60 years (now 76) and joyfully I am still learning. Keep 'em coming.

[@malimilan]

2 years in not really a reference, at least this story tells me that. Giving his work ethics and hours a day he puts in his photography, by some "normal" standards you could say that he is a street photographer for 8 years. And even better, he is consistent, which is like 16 years :) For everything you do or learn in life, when you make big breaks in between, it takes so much more time to get to a certain level. Thank you for this, and all your other videos. Very inspiring.. it's 9PM, I'm going out to shoot now.. Cheers!

[@leephotos]

God why do you hold a mirror to us, showing us we are sooooo lazy, I know I am! Thank you for driving us forward x

[@GROD140]

I truly believe getting out on a daily basis to shoot is the best practice to developing the skills to capture compelling shots that can become moments in time.

[@jeleanerepique5325]

I really cried because you have given me hope Sean. Thank you so much.

[@rostanddarbouze5735]

oh by the way i think your music is stylistically appropriate. magnifique!

[@Leadlinker]

I had the pleasure of Josh showing me around the Carnaby Street popup Photography Exhibition he was involved in last year, having gatecrashed somewhat as they were setting up. A top guy, really passionate and knowledgeable about his art and great to see him getting the broad audience for his work that he deserves. Great job Sean.

[@NighthawkX02]

I imagine this guy making a documentary series of half an hour or one hour each episode, about photography on National Geographic, I would totally watch it. I feel like it would be something beautiful to watch, great philosophies, great advice, what it means to him and other photographers, etc. He's videos have the quality to be at that level.

[@kerryallen1743]

I can't say enough about your image channel Sean. I've been shooting, evaluating and teaching photography for over 30 years, I really enjoy your style of showcasing the medium. Your down to earth straight on approach keeps you engaged and the message really hits home. For years I've been complaining about elevating my photography to the next level when really putting the time would move me closer. Thank you, continue the inspiring work you do.

[@Shaenkei]

Felt like the shortest video I have ever seen on youtube. This video is not a content, its the heart of photography. Thanks youtube for recommending Sean to me and thanks Sean for recommending Joshua to me. 🙏

I love rewatching this video of Mr. Jackson, after 4 years, from time to time. It keeps inspiring and motivating me for street photography, his style of viewing unnoticed or common things on street is so amazing.

[@gabrielesanna7440]

I'm five years late, but man what a video, production and great piece of education. Joshua's work is something truly great, presented beautifully.

[@MichaelZieschang]

Amen and thank you. Knowing the city, the rhythm, the lights across the seasons. No need to fly to New York to have moments to remember. Streetphotography begins in your own backyard.

[@bcegerton]

I’ll also add, I went out with another photographer myself a couple of weeks ago, first time we’d met but run a Facebook group together. I found it pushed me to do more and watch the different way he worked compared to myself. We built our confidence with asking people if we could take their photo. He noticed that I don’t take as many people shots compared to him.

[@julietmagee7567]

I'm late to the party with this, but wow.....what an honest, inspiring and intelligent presentation. Great to shine some light on Josh Jackson's talent too. Thank you!

[@ron7979]

Dude, I found this so refreshing, I'm so sick of the "what is up guys" crew. This video is honest and down to earth, totally stoked, thank you.

[@Daniel.Anugerah]

I love how the analogy of the comedian plays into the video itself. We are taken a much longer, deeper journey of Josh's photography, so when we finally see his gallery of photos at the end, it means so much more.

[@PhotoLighthouse]

I follow a lot of KZbin photographers, vloggers, influencers etc...Sean's channel is Number One for me.

[@gravity_dog]

This is probably one of my favorite street photography videos ever. I find myself coming back to this video for inspiration, guidance, and motivation time and time again. I've lost count of how many times I've watched it.

[@anatomicshutter3975]

Joshua's work reminds me so much of Leiter's it's actually incredible

[@hivehicks]

This is probably the most inspirational video about street photography (and photography in general) I've seen so far

[@henryjarmuszewski8510]

Sean, you’ve cut through all the film flam and gotten to the core of photography- the heart and mind of the photographer. That’s where the secret lies in the magic of a great shot. It’s not about the machine(the camera). It’s the creative spirit driving it. Bravo Sean. So informative. That’s why these episodes are so eagerly awaited.

[@DzFarid]

This is easily one of the best photography videos on youtube. This coming from a guy who's subscribed to 30+ channels.

[@jackoneil3933]

Sean, I just looked at your store and I also like the A3 prints you are now offering, and it occurred to me again as I mentioned in a previous comment, that I really like your trio of images such as the Himba portraits in previous episodes and how the three portraits of the gentlemen behind accentuate the room behind you in this video. Personally, I think sets of three images of a theme make for a lovely centrepiece, and having more than one set would allow for the themes to be changed or rotated, possibly with the seasons, and might be attractive to interior decorators as well as some of your followers.

[@victorcarmelo8606]

Despite having several video cameras, or still cameras that do video, I don't shoot video because I am rubbish at it and that is why I love stills so much. But watching this makes even me want to have a go. Night filming is even more evocative and beautiful. Well done again Sean, keep them coming and thanks for sharing.

[@fajamman265]

Sean, I'm pretty sure that it's been said to you Multiple Times. BUT, you don't know how much I appreciate the content you are making. I've learned DEFINITELY A LOT from you. The thing that really makes me watch ALL of your videos, is the passionate, professional, unique content you're making that CAN NOT be seen in anybody's work. Keep it up

[@TheOnceAndFutureDoug]

Love this video. Best piece of advice I ever got in art school was, "You've got 1,000 bad designs in you. You've got to do all of them before you start seeing the good ones."

[@kavinkelly6540]

Still my fave Sean Tucker video of all time. It captures the magic of London street photography perfectly, it really evokes an emotion in me that I can't explain.

[@Muchtoobizy]

This video is more than a year old but I have only just found and watched it. I've read through the praise in the comments and just want to add my appreciation for this brilliant documentary on Joshua's work. It is deeply inspirational for anyone who takes pictures, not just street genre; to know how much the great photographers think about their signature style and their philosophy behind it. Also to learn that this guy can walk the streets from sunset to sunrise, taking pictures and observing every detail - and then consider he is only truly happy with about two shots per month. Wow - I mean just WOW. Thank you Sean and Josh. This is KZbin at its very best.

[@bksmuslang]

Sean. You are deep waters full of wisdom and beauty; never stop taking us into these depths. I love the music choice of dark chocolate cellos going on in this one. Your taste is impeccable.

[@oferhajayov5643]

Sean, i believe that this video made me want to try street photography, such an inspiring video and your gifted talent as a videographer is priceless a true master class video. million tnx for this Sean.

[@plasma800]

GREAT advice Sean. You're 100% right in the fact that one simply must keep taking photos, don't stop, keep taking them. For every single amazing shot I get, I take 50 bad ones.

[@rbruce63]

Outstanding night walk on London! The production, ambience and color temperature are cinematic!

[@derdurstbursch]

I really have to skip back or rewatch so often, just because i fail to listen to the practical information while your video is just feeding my soul.

[@francescomidknight8621]

I've been learning thinks from youtube for more than 10 years. I've learned to craft and render 3d objects, I've learned to weld, how to forge armors and grind knives, I've learned machining and photography andy videography and copywriting, and a lot of other things in between. On this journey, I've encountered every sort of creators, but two of theme stand out to me: those that show you how to accomplish a specific task and those that by sharing their experience can transmit the raw passion for every step of the process are able to put you on the right way of thinking to do your own thing. I call them the "how to guys" and the "legacy guys". KZbin is full of how to dudes, but every niche has few legacy guys and, if you are lucky enough, you will find one that clicks with you. Sean, you are definitely a legacy guy, and I've been lucky enough. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@GamerNxUSN]

Certainly inspirational. You have called me out for what I know is my current rut issue, not getting out enough, long enough, intentionally enough. Never going to get better just by wishing I were.

[@nandhathiyagarajan6129]

Watched it when it was originally posted but after today’s video with Joshuas book, this takes another dimension. Thanks for being such a great mentor, Sean :)

[@thefishwivesclubboutiquewi2522]

Crikey, your night filming is so luscious. The colours are candy. Done with hard won professional ease. Daunting, I know nothing but the adventure of knowing nothing and I can only look forward to learn like a child of what lies ahead. Thank you for the inspiration and the sharing of your knowledge..

[@TNrick]

What a wonderful philosophy of photography. It’s good to be reminded that great pictures do not come without time and effort, and yet that an amazing image can be found right around the corner if one is willing to look closely enough. Great video!

[@martingreenberg870]

Love your videos. You spend a lot of time asking the why behind what we are doing. You always find interesting people with different perspectives. Thank you for your time and effort producing these thought provoking and beautiful imagery. Thank you for sharing Joshua K. Jackson with me. I identify as a street photographer. I feel displaced living in Seattle. I was born & raised in New York. Even after living here 20 years I am constantly reminded I no longer live in New York. We don’t have the population density that New York Has. This is a city that goes to sleep. The lite rail and buses stop running around midnight. Being downtown is frightening. There are virtually no people on the street and the only vehicles on the street are buses. There aren’t even taxis. Suboptimal photo opportunities. I hang up my camera when the sun goes down. Watching JKJ showed me I am missing a whole different world. I am a nurse that works at night. I sleep in the evening and am at the hospital at night. On my one night off a week I love sleeping in the dark. I am going to have to explore Seattle at night on that one night I have off. JKJ works hard. He works long hours. There is another way. I watched a talk given by Alan Schaller. Please talk with him. He said he works ~ 1.5 hours a day. He stops for a beer or other libation during his day so it isn’t a constant 1.5 hour during the day. He stated he finds his work exhausting. Just another way of doing and seeing. My work looks nothing like JKJ orSchaller. Quite frankly, I like their work more than mine. I just enjoy walking the streets. I enjoy seeing, or trying to see, what is around me that others don’t see. It is like I’m in an alternative universe. Almost like being a schizophrenic. In a sense I’m experiencing visual hallucinations but of course I’m not. People on the street are going about their lives and don’t realize that at the same time they are proving entertainment and the opportunity for me to try to create art. I can’t create images like JKJ, Tucker, or Schaller because I’m not them. All I can do is create images only I can create. I have to be satisfied with what I create. I can strive to grow my vision and maybe someday you’ll interview me. Mask on Nurse Marty

[@RonaldDuverge]

in every one of your videos i am more and more amaze of your creativity and geniusly way to intrigue the people with all you do my friend congratulations and over all thanks so much for your collaboration that you give to people like me who are learning photography in a practical way my respect and appreciation .

[@johncolquhoun6416]

This is 19min 36sec of perfect film making. Excellent stuff. Thank you

[@nicocastillo2099]

Been watching your channel since 2017 and I must say this, your color grading on your videos has really improved a lot. You used to do the matte look and it gradually went away. I still like that style but your colors pop out now. Kudos!

[@seantuck]

That was a lot to do with fighting with the Canon footage:) Sony has been much easier to grade and gives a cleaner, less muddy look.

[@jakeburger3548]

Sean, you're probably one of the most important photographers of recent times. I mean, you go above and beyond photography by itself, you've found a way to transcend the medium with your philosophical videos. You are going to be remembered, my friend.

[@camiloheraso]

I feel like i learned more about photography watching this video than with any other class i've taken. Amazing work mate!

[@mikeboldtphoto]

I have to admit. I don't have any sort of interest in street photography myself but this was awesome. Your content never disappoints. No hesitation to click and watch because I always take something away that helps me grow as a photographer. Thanks Sean for continuing to produce great content.

[@seantuck]

Thanks Mike:)

[@eddienom]

I love the contrast of his outfit. I love the red strap of his Leica camera and his black coat. The way he dresses shows he can balance his colours. Awesome, photographer.

[@eccentricsmithy2746]

So by what you have said, I can be a awesome photographer if I dress nice?

[@bcegerton]

Sean, first of all I’d like to say thankyou. This must be one of my favourite videos of all time on KZbin, as a total beginner, especially to Street Photography, I took quite a lot from this. I really liked the Dustpan and Brush shot, I’d hang that on my wall anytime

[@Weird_Quests]

100% true! This was more insightful than any of the classes or courses available today. Why? This is because understanding the work ethic and thought processes of other creatives informs your own and allows you to push yourself further and further!

[@josephpeppard561]

Hi Sean, wow this is more of a beautifully shot short documentary film than a video. If you haven't already considered making short documentary films then perhaps you should. Sean you have a gift for story telling and film making.

[@Needacreate]

Wow, this is uplifting and inspiring. And a reminder of why I love your channel so much, Sean. Just one of those small things: the due and space you give the people you're interviewing and featuring. Your love and passion for photography and humanity and storytelling is always palpable. If you should ever make it to the Lower Rhine for a workshop or meet-up, let me know.

[@alainmonnens]

Great story Sean and incredibly beautiful portrayed. I would like to see more of these videos. Creative greetings Alain

[@tgal900]

Man. This was amazing! You're easily my favourite source of photography content on KZbin. Thanks so much. So much inspiration.

[@seanholt1092]

Brilliant! How often we fall for the idea of an outcome, instead of learning to love the process. Your videos are so very thoughtful and inspiring. Thank you sir.

[@tom.allez2134]

I definitely appreciate the whole “Do what suits you approach” because it’s unique and it’s basically your style. Instead of copying someone else. I mean in a sense you can learn from someone else. But you don’t want to be a carbon copy. This video was super helpful and inspiring. Thank you for the great content.

[@davidsilva8695]

Sean, your videos are like short, exceptionally well-made documentaries. Always informative, interesting and inspiring.

[@paulneuhausWriter]

Outstanding-not just for the content but for the fact the nighttime cinematography felt like Joshua’s photos. Well-played, sir.

[@peterbarker9913]

Sean - All your videos are excellent - thought provoking, inspiring. But this one as a piece of videographic art was breathtaking.

[@seantuck]

It helps when you don't have to be in front of and behind the camera at the same time:) You can get more creative when you're focusing on someone else.

[@aliciarebellato9026]

This it's one of the most inspiring videos I've seen in a long time. And probably the last one was by you too Sean. Thanks for sharing such an amazing content and keep focus in what really matters, producing images. Creating. Kind regards.

[@yohanlafond3928]

And the music is Beautiful....

[@davidyanceyjr]

From 14:26 to 15:35 wow...think I'm gonna copy the audio and perhaps set it as my morning alarm to keep me motivated. Thanks brother.

[@MiLaKreativ]

Thanks for this interesting portrait! Without your help and this channel, I would never have known this outstanding street photographer and his work.

[@tiino3794]

Really like to learn from all these humble and talented people. It is wider than just photography.

[@RH-uf9il]

Really incredible video sean!

[@ebrahimalbanki1977]

I'm new to this field. I follow a few photographers for the sake of enjoying the various points of view of interpreting and representing the world. I'm not a photographer, I'm a fan of beauty is an overall result of miracles of life and existing, human being's talent and creativity. This is a way of redefining my everyday's moments and reconstructing my futuristic strategies. Ice never coincide with any photographer that presents photography as a unique tool of interpreting "science". I appreciate your great job. I feel it as a writer and a poet. It's a great honour to coinciding with your wonderful vlog.

[@steffentuck1059]

I participated in one of Joshua's street workshop on the strength of this video when I recently traveled to London {Mar 2019}. Sean's words and thoughts are focused and inspirational, and I love to revisit and re-listen, and I know many who feel the same about his videos and advice

[@albeaz9691]

Another quality video Sean - thank you once again for the effort you put in. Quality shines through your work. I love Joshua’s work - his images are so consistent, interesting and full of that curiosity he clearly works hard to generate. Thanks once again to you both for taking the time to create this fantastic film on creating, generating and building a style that is unique and reminding that in the end, it takes time, effort & commitment.

[@nicolesy]

This makes me want to go night shooting more often! I was just traveling in SE Asia and did what he mentioned quite often while photographing the street markets early in the morning before sunrise: I found the light source and waited for something to happen. I ended up with some beautiful images because of it.

[@KeirBriscoe]

Definitely the kind of video I like to watch about street photography. I much prefer learning about ideas, and not watching a video on someone telling me their way is the best way to make a photo. Great work!

[@pgrieger]

Man, this is the best KZbin post that I have been completely hooked on .

[@BatMan-rq6zn]

Ive watched a lot of photography vids and this one has to be one of the most interesting. Reason is i started following Josh 2 weeks ago as i came across his page on Insta. I was amazed by how he uses shadows, light, colours and having the main subject some what not blatantly infront of the camera. Then landed on this vid today. Im ready to hit the streets of London.

[@barrydduggan]

Another fantastic video from Sean. Great to see from two photographers who discuss how and why they work the way they do instead of talking about cameras and lenses.

[@Alex-sw6sk]

Love this video. It's wonderfully motivating. Each time I find it difficult to grab my camera and go out for a night walk I just watch this and the batteries are recharged.

[@searam1]

This is incredibly kind of you to introduce me to Josh. Living in Atlanta, I follow several UK photographers and I especially enjoy anything London. Having followed you for quite some time, I am always in awe of your photographic talent and intelligent insights into our chosen artform. Thanks, and thanks for this introduction to a supremely talented street shooter! Sean

[@451804]

Perhaps one of the finest videos on photography I've seen in the last few years. You can't make a style sitting behind the computer complaining about noisy pixels. Well, well done.

[@CanBamBoo]

Thank you for this video. I love Josh's style, approach, and the way he challenges photography norms.

[@danlightened]

Loved the whole ambience of the video. Epic background music (Is it Indian classical?) to indistinct chatter when Joshua was talking to incorporating reds. I love night street photography and this video perfectly encapsulates that feel of city at night.

[@tonyleventis6475]

Brilliant Sean both of you , you have your own styles. You can’t say your style isn’t there it is especially your shots with deep shadows and people walking out from them. Keep it up

[@douggottlieb]

Saul Leiter and Ernst Haas come to mind. But not in an imitative way. He’s clearly on a path of his own. But seems to have absorbed and learned from those masters. Thanks for this video. Very inspiring work from both of you!

[@ianjohnstone1061]

I'm noticing the same Saul transposition to the streets of London..

[@jesse113553]

The three new portraits in the background look stunning in the room. It's more meaningful that you've shared the stories behind them as well.

[@kbmats]

Every time you post a video you help me get more motivated about photography. Thanks Sean

[@harrysteeletreo1]

Just wanted to thank you, I found your channel today (10/3/2020) and this is only the 2nd video of yours I have watched . I can already tell that yours is going to be one of the most watched channels I am subscribed to. Thank you so much for your insights and advice.

[@garymeyer1861]

I just discovered Sean yesterday, and he is fantastic. Very talented plus a great communicator. I do a completely different style of photography, but I really enjoy listening and learning from Sean. It's one of the things that fascinates me about photography, how two completely different type of people can relate due to the fundamental principles of photography. It's like a scientist in the US and in Germany speaking two different languages but freely communicating using scientific concepts.

[@MichaelLesher]

I’ve gotta be honest that as I have watched nearly every single video that you’ve presented, each one continually gets better than the one before it. I am grateful for the thoughtfulness and perspective that you bring to your work and photography in general. Cheers and keep it up!

[@PatrickPhakathi]

Firstly thank you for switching it up and giving us a different perspective through another photographer. Again thank you for reinforcing message if “finding your style” through shooting as often as possible.

[@KGAlbertini]

The “curiosity gap” is an interesting perspective 🤔. Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏾

[@Sushi0923]

Sean, thank you for introducing Joshua and inspiring us. Street photography is another genre I would like to dwell aside from landscape photography. :)

[@angrd020]

Fantastic viewpoints! I'm totally loving this new window into other Street Photographer's way of seeing. Totally awesome!