CYCLING PHOTOGRAPHY vlog - Tour of Britain

Live sports photography day - the London Leg of the Tour of Britain Cycling.
Read more and see some photos on my blog at allam.co/rn9w2
During the day, I took a tonne of panning shots. As many people has asked, I've also included a little segment on how to get panning photography shots at sports events.
I hope you enjoy my day as much as I did!
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[@EdmundMcMuffin]

I'll never miss any of your videos, even though i broke my pelvis cycling. That's how great your videos are.

[@joeallam]

+Triceracop I hope you don't mean that you broke your pelvis whilst watching my vlog and cycling...? Or that you wouldn't normally be able to look at a bike, yet you could for my video? Haha!

[@MsEdnavfloureiro]

The things you know and share in this channel blow my mind! Thank you for the videos 😊👏

[@joeallam]

Wow thank you! That's such a kind thing to say and I'm humbled that you feel you're gaining a lot from this channel. I've always been someone who wants to share ideas and spread knowledge; it's the key to success for everyone!

[@MsEdnavfloureiro]

I'm like you, I share in my tumblr or in person with people, so I was glad to see you "teaching" and sharing. Really like this format of video!

[@dylanbentley2031]

Loving the Vlogs man! such great quality and you seem like a real genuine person :) Definitely one of my favourite youtubers

[@joeallam]

+Dylan Bentley Thank you, that really means a lot. I'll only ever try and be myself on camera, so I'm glad I come across that way. It's really motivating when people such as yourself pay it back, so thank you!

[@bronzebuffalo2819]

Thanks for the video. It was very informative and cool to see the way you work and your drive to do the work.

[@Dutchified]

Awesome. I use the Canon 70D for all my videos. Love it.

[@heyysuss]

I honestly like your vlogs there like if I'm there. I really liked how you vlogged this video. By the way your videos are very professional.

[@joeallam]

+Jesus Rodriguez Thank you - It's my intention to make as high a quality video I can, given the restrictions on doing it all by myself and physically carrying equipment etc. Glad you like the vlogs!

[@jacobcorman]

Wonderful video and greats pics!! Really inspiring!

[@irishlondonirish]

Great panning shots and thanks for explaining the basics of taking them. Liked and sub'd :)

[@blazweindorfer]

Amaizing video and pics man! keep it up with the good work and I cant wait to see more of your work! :)

[@joeallam]

Thank you! I've got quite a few different videos planned and a couple already filmed, so more are definitely on the way!

[@blazweindorfer]

Thats good to hear, and btw I'm realy surprised on the quality of the video from this Canon G7x... realy an amaizing camera... will definetly buy one soon

[@joeallam]

+Blaž Weindorfer Yeah man, the G7 X is an incredible camera!

[@carlosvanvegas]

Excellent video and good tips on the settings might you also have any workflow videos on how you edit backup from a day out like this?

[@joeallam]

Wow man, watching through the archives ☺️ To be honest, my backup would be very much similar to all other shoots. Import to one drive as normal and then copy over to a second drive at the very least 👍

[@HarvIdds]

Another great video. Really liked it especially the quick clips of the tube, thought that was good. Could you perhaps do tutorial videos? Maybe one on panning?

[@joeallam]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked the tube clips, I was debating between this extended version and a cut down version, but wanted to show more of the bag and my journey. I also really liked the penny whistle guy at Piccadilly station!

[@HarvIdds]

+Joe Allam good choice, the bag looks very useful. There is always something fun happening at Piccadilly Circus haha

[@Yanisoz]

It seems to be the worst bag for this particular event. You have to have an assistant to care for the bag itself.

[@joesal2111]

You have sooo good content! amazing!

[@joeallam]

Cheers, I appreciate that!

[@twanfrancois1182]

Joe can you do an updated whats in my camera bag video thanks

[@ChanceBarber]

Really good stuff!

[@filip1727]

Great video! Really like this format!

[@joeallam]

Thanks, was there anything in particular that you liked about this video over others?

[@filip1727]

+Joe Allam I love all of your videos about gear (kind of an gear addict). I thinks it is good that you have as mixed content as you have now. You have some how found the balance. And all your videos are great. I don't know if I have any bad criticism at the moment. (Sorry if my English isn't fully correct, I'm from Sweden)

[@joeallam]

filip1727 Thank you! When I started this channel, I wanted to make sure I had a varied amount of content to appeal to multiple viewers. There's always a slant towards creativity and creating quality videos, but often there's a heavy hint towards photography. I'm glad you feel I've found a successful balance!

[@cameronmacdonald992]

Tremendous, im gonna master that panning!

[@joeallam]

It's a hard style to master, but when you get it, it just comes naturally. Good luck!

[@BruceLeroyUK]

Dude I think you was rather brave taking out your gear in full view of potential thieves. Trust me, this is coming from a man whose gear has been stolen twice whilst out on shoots. Great video by the way. You now have a new subscriber. 🙂

[@joeallam]

+Toyin Oshodi yeah I guess so, but then I often feel like these sorts of events are actually much safer than going out on a normal day. There's a lot of people around, for sure, but the majority of those people are good people and I often find they take such an interest in what I'm working on, that they're almost my eyes and ears for added security. There's also generally a large police presence too that will put you at ease should anything happen. I've never once felt at risk or in a compromised position. It's sad to hear that you've fallen victim twice though - was it during big events such as this or on personal shoots?

[@BruceLeroyUK]

Joe Allam Yeah I guess that's true. My thefts happened at two music events.

[@Doomnoodle69]

Hey joe great videos. I see in some of your vids you use cannon glass with your a7rii - how well is that working for you? Is AF still pretty quick and accurate?

[@hansleonardo2945]

Hey! Newbie question here. Do you shot this with manual mode or shutter mode? Thanks! Great Video too!

[@joeallam]

For sports, I use 100% manual. Oftentimes, the secret is to use auto ISO. That way you can manually choose your aperture and shutter speed, but maintain consistent exposures!

[@yurigophotography9124]

Nice video..

[@franciscanto3262]

Great Video as per usual. I was wondering how much FPS do I really need to capture images like that? My current camera has 3.7, is that sufficient enough? And again, great video I enjoy watching your videos, they inspire me to take better pics :)

[@joeallam]

+Francis Canto Thank you - I'm pleased my videos inspire you, that's one of my main goals! Honestly, the FPS of your camera doesn't matter for getting shots like this. I could take these images as a single shot rather than a burst, if I had to. The benefit of a burst is that you're able to get more photos each time, which limits your chances of missing the timing. As I mentioned in the video it's all about timing the shot rather than just holding down a burst. If you can match the speed of the subject and time your shot perfectly, you could do this in a single shot each time! It just takes a lot of practice! You also don't necessarily need as large an aperture as you do for other sports shots, because the background will be blurry from the panning and your shutter speed will be slow enough to let in quite a lot of light anyway. If your lens is particularly slow, you can also disable the auto focus and manually focus to the point that you know the subject will travel through. Then it's just a matter of timing the shot! I hope that helps you out!

[@franciscanto3262]

+Joe Allam Thank you, it surely does help me.

[@jasonfrancis1207]

Just a quick question what do you do with your finished photos do you work for a company, sell them or is it just a hobby.

[@TheAlexis8520]

Great video!

[@joeallam]

Thank you!

[@TheTony5556]

awesome work keep it up

[@joeallam]

Thank you! Many more videos planned!

[@matthewcswhite]

Do you watch Ben Brown? Idk but you two seem very alike

[@yosharyu]

Hey Joe, nice video. Quick question: Do you do these videos on your own? (Are you out and about by yourself all day?) Also, I have two peli 1510 cases. They are so robust and fit in the overhead bins on planes. I only use the when I'm doing weddings or travelling though, because of the amount of gear that I take. Normally, if I'm walking about in Liverpool or at an event, I tend to use a Think Tank Retro 30. Personally, I find that it suits my needs. Regards, Ryan ps, I'm now looking at folding stools on eBay!!!

[@joeallam]

Thanks Ryan! Yes I do make these videos all independently. It's a long hard day getting photography of the event and making a video at the same time, then going and editing both photography and video, PLUS a long blog post - but I love it! I'd love a Pelican case, they look solid. If ever I got a big video rig or drone, I'd definitely look to them for a way to carry it around. I think I will still use my backpacks for the majority of my shoots. This bag, which will primarily become my main bag for travelling between long distance locations or flying etc. Those folding stools can be found in DIY stores or similar, if you want to have a proper look at them. They're very very useful!

[@yosharyu]

+Joe Allam Cheers Joe. I'll get down to B&Q soon!!

[@joeallam]

Mine was actually from Robert Dyas, if that helps? I know B&Qs are often way out of town...

[@giovannabembom]

Hi, Joe. Can you tell me what is the brand of our stool and how many inches is it?

[@joeallam]

+Giovanna Bembom I can tell you that this is the exact stool I have: www.robertdyas.co.uk/rdyas-folding-stool-white#b Hope that helps!

[@giovannabembom]

tks

[@Arshandays]

Is this the manfrotto pro roller 50?

[@joeallam]

It most certainly is!

[@officertenpenny8709]

11:08 Hmm.. Some drivers will probably start a fight with me if I do so...

[@TheHatimraja]

We would like to see more pics from the event

[@joeallam]

As mentioned in the video, you can see more images on my blog at allam.co/rn9w2 or even on my Instagram 👍🏻

[@Sabir4u]

brilliant! really enjoyed this. i'm starting out as a photographer - perhaps i could assist you next time and gain a few valuable tips off you? ;)

[@joeallam]

Thanks, I'm afraid I already have assistance, but if I do a photowalk of some sort I'll be sure to announce it on the channel.

[@aslankarnuf]

Nice bag! I wouldn't put a cola can with my gear.... You never know...

[@joeallam]

+Michele Coggiola Haha true! To be honest, it would take a lot to burst a can in a protective camera bag, but you're right, anything can happen. On this particular occasion, I was travelling with _just_ the rolling case. On other shoots, I would probably have a backpack or a coat at least to carry my personal items.

[@IranildoLunaSeabra]

Hello how are you? Congratulations on the video, I just found it in a KZbin search. Can you help me understand something? How can I, a Brazilian photographer, work as a freelancer in sporting events such as races, obstacle races, trail races, etc.? Is there any company that hires foreigners to work as freelancers? If yes, what do you need? My intention is to start at the beginning of 2024 at sporting events around the world. My dream is to be a sports photographer around the world covering this together with a team. It's a shame that here in Brazil we don't have much information about access in America and Europe. I thank you for your attention.

[@scll6758]

Nice shots what do you think about Sony a5100 like a camere to brig ever with me to film video

[@joeallam]

Unfortunately, I know nothing about that camera. I've only ever looked into Sony for the A7 series and RX series. Sorry about that!

[@EgonSpengler1977]

Arrh the clap ....👏👏👏

[@joeallam]

I don't do the claps for these types of vlogs because there's no separate audio source to sync up. Sometimes I think of doing them for the routine, but in all honesty it's as much as practical clap as it is a tradition!

[@Mrcreateto]

Omg I want your equipment !! What do you work to spend so much money on so expensive gear ? Great video :) love your videos ... Sorry for my bad English...:/

[@joeallam]

Haha! It's a collection of equipment that I have been building up for many years now. I work for myself as an independent creative doing all sorts of projects from design to photography, filmmaking and web development. So my equipment is very much needed for my work which makes a lot of these purchases quite expensive as I go for premium products. The price of the equipment is not what makes the shot though. The price of the equipment is what brings reliability and production quality!

[@BruceLeroyUK]

Sponsored by Coca Cola and Dairy Milk chocolate. Lol.

[@playerwii64]

So let me get this.... you have thousands of dollars worth of equipment and you still edit your photos with vsco filters? that is being lazy....

[@joeallam]

+Carl Rug I hope you're not thinking I edit all of my photos on my iPhone with the VSCOcam app. It's quite unknown to many that VSCO primarily produce a large collection of film emulation "bases" for Lightroom/Photoshop and not just the app. It's essentially the same output as the old analogue days of choosing which film stock to use when taking photos e.g. Kodak Portra 160, Agfa 50 etc. These films produce subtle nuances in colour reproduction that are now somewhat lost in today's digital environment. I occasionally (not always) use some film emulations from VSCO in Lightroom when processing my RAW files and then if necessary-depending on the photo-I will continue to edit in Photoshop. If you'd like to see how I edit a lot of my photos in Photoshop, I have a video about my workflow here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnnCZZmLg52Lh7c Occasionally I will also edit a photo entirely on my iPhone, if I am purely after convenience for the sake of an Instagram post for example. If you'd like to see my workflow for that, it's here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIK7ZqKAqbaSnLs