Do This for Unique Street Photography

In this video I reveal three things that really helped me progress as a street photographer leading to improving my images fast.
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[@timjamiesonphotos]

🔴 Let me know if you use these tips in your street photography 📸. As always thanks for watching!

[@lauromendes]

Layering is the way to go on street, waiting for your take. Best Regards from Brazil

[@EJej-z5g]

Those are some really nice tips and examples, thanks. I always try using depth layering for everything (even landscapes and family pics). A picture without foreground plane often looks somewhat empty to me. At 5:50 door also contributes to the concept.

[@tinacatswhiskers]

In the cycle shot the wheels,(Circles) the man is carrying,are echoed too in the circles on the door behind adding another layer 👍

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Yeah that was a very serendipitous moment all round there!

[@webcastdude]

I would be very interested in your street photography layering video 👍

[@TAdams-hx9lk]

Recently got an XT5 Fuji. Need guidance on settings so when I see "twists", and I have, I'm not too late for the shot! Any video you've done for that? (Hopefully specific to Fuji)

[@timjamiesonphotos]

I’m not really the guy to ask for settings. Just need to experiment to did what works best for you! I tend to shoot manual with auto iso and single point auto focus :)

[@erick-gd7wo]

Thanks to your video, I'm learning now doing Street Photography. It is difficult because I've done more taking time as I please to do photo composition oppose to react quick to the surrounding.

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Happy to hear that!

[@luismartins3262]

Famed New York photographer Jay Maisel, said that a great photograph needs three things: light, color, and gesture. Personally I call it a photo with "oomph". You call it the twist. Different names for different folks but we are all talking about the same thing. And no doubt, that elevates an already good picture to the next level. I believe the "Insta-kids" call it a banger.

[@BGTuyau]

Useful theory, illustrated. Constantly practice those observational skills.

[@MissSweetness969]

This photography video was the most creative and interesting video I have watched in a while and I have watched all types/thousands! 😄😃

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Ah what a kind comment! Glad you think so 🙏🏻

[@paulm8157]

Sage advice. Am a bit “fuzzy” on lack of context (vs. context for story telling). Twist & layering are special moments. Found layering at festival of India event - proud parents were preening their kids in prep for kids dancing on stage; captured same preening activity by two different parents/kids- foreground and background. Fleeting moment.

[@Hannemanneke]

Thank you Tim, inspiring video 😀👍 The “twist” wasn’t always visible for me but that’s me 😂 Video about layering would be great 👌

[@Thestreetphotograhers]

Yes very good pal

[@KarinaWalkerPhotography]

Great video! I would like to see one about layering in the future!

[@dieterbruls4091]

The man and the bike wheels: you didn’t mention the two circles on the door behind the man and the repetition of the visual in the cash machine.

[@merchant100]

I found this video idea very helpful and insightful, thank you. Subscribed!

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Glad to hear that! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@stefanusadrian8398]

What aperture for full frame do you suggest for layering?

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Anything above f8 gives you enough depth of field to layer images :)

[@TheUrbandilema]

Njce video and lesson...i appreciate your time taken and experience i haven't been out much recently due to my move from the city but when i am going back i will keep this mind...cycle theives one is a awesome love the juxtaposition

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Thanks man! Appreciate that. I’ve had a bit of a break too to be honest, sometimes that’s good then you can get back out there fresh

[@nolawernicke9078]

Hi Tim, I'm interested in a video on layering. Thanks for today's video.

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TAdams-hx9lk]

Sooo glad you came up on my feed. Sub'd right away.

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Thank you! I appreciate that 🙏🏻

[@ph.pifpaf]

спасибо .. это ценные советы

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Thanks!

[@jdmnostalgic3913]

Great video, what camera do u use?

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Thanks! Fuji XE4 :)

[@realonomicsnet2379]

Your thoughts on twist composition are insightful, and your presentation style is both simple and compelling because of the interplay between your commentary and your images. Well done!

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Ah thank you! That’s very kind of you to say 🙏🏻

[@mrwebname]

Another informative video Tim, (now off to try to find a crocodile!) 🤣

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Haha!

[@sexysilversurfer]

Or just look for a pair of crocs (shoes). 😂

[@scotskinner4350]

I'm going for a street photography walk this evening. Thanks for the timely advice.

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Enjoy!

[@narelle4868]

Terrific tips. thankou.

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@gideonk123]

The “vigilant eye” photo at 6:30 is great (at least as good as the “be careful of bicycle thieves”), especially since the frowned brow implies some story

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Thank you!

[@cbimage]

I like your ideas about layering. Thanks.

[@cbimage]

Sorry, got to say this: it's "home in on". "hone" is to sharpen or refine.

[@timjamiesonphotos]

I really hate comments like this, especially when they are wrong. Home in on and hone in on are both acceptable options in the English language. hone in on phrasal verb honed in on; honing in on; hones in on US : to find and go directly toward (someone or something) The missile was honing in on its target. -usually used figuratively Researchers are honing in on the cause of the disease. In the context of this video ‘if there is potential in a scene I’m going to really look and hone in to what’s happening’ is exactly correct and how I intended.

[@cbimage]

@@timjamiesonphotos Sorry to have offended you, chum. Just trying to save your embarrassment. Cheers.

[@marcpilon4585]

Great video. Yes please, a video on layering

[@JohnRudolphMueller]

Bicycle wheel photo has excellent symmetry with the 2 circular windows in the background as well.

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Thank you! Much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@kenjonesstudio]

Yea Tim, I'm always on the look out for twists, just never seem to find them 😂😂

[@timjamiesonphotos]

The more often you go out and the more you look the more chance you have! I went out for 4 hours yesterday and the day before and didn’t take a single photo. Just the way street photography goes!

[@kenjonesstudio]

@timjamiesonphotos totes man 👍👊

[@rogerbrooksfilms]

Some fantastic tips here, really appreciate that! ✌️

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@streetremind]

thank you for insightful video

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidskinner274]

Yes, please, Tim. Video on layers will be good!

[@apurbabiswas3380]

Very much enjoy with this video

[@ivanosrin2126]

Very useful - especially regarding 'context'

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Glad to hear it!

[@Hackzyyz]

idk.. after seeing that first image I already checked out.. the picture did not make me ask any questions its literally a guy touching the wall... its obvious the context is there its very simple the image itself isnt strong enough to make me want to ask a question its boring

[@timjamiesonphotos]

It’s to illustrate a point. I honestly couldn’t care less if you like it, don’t like it or whatever. The video has already helped a bunch of people which is my goal, so please take your negativity elsewhere

[@Hackzyyz]

@@timjamiesonphotos teach with better images

[@kaitlinhall3080]

3:29 great shot! I love this concept for adding layers

[@timjamiesonphotos]

🙏🏻

[@MannysCorner]

Thanks Tim great tips.

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Thanks, Manny!

[@harrymacdonald]

Fantastic video Tim 👏🏻

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Thanks man 🙌🏻

[@kaitlinhall3080]

4:57 had a little giggle at this one! I love the backpack 😂

[@timjamiesonphotos]

Haha thanks Kaitlin!

[@PParks6973]

I enjoy your videos but you whiz through them so fast it is hard to take it all in. Any chance you can speak a bit more slowly and maybe keep the photos up for a couple of seconds longer? Cheers from Australia

[@timjamiesonphotos]

You can always watch on .75 speed if it’s too fast for you :)

[@SteveJobIess]

If only youtube created a pause button.

[@timjamiesonphotos]

@@SteveJobIess😅

[@ThePurpleHarpoon]

The guy has a wheel and a tyre, not two wheels. 5:46

[@timjamiesonphotos]

You are not the kind of person I would like to have a drink at the pub with 😂

[@ThePurpleHarpoon]

You are correct .... but incorrect about calling a tyre a wheel. 😄

[@timjamiesonphotos]

@@ThePurpleHarpoonWell if you’re going to be like that, actually they are both wheels, the one over his shoulder just doesn’t have spokes, but it is the metal part of the wheel - not a tyre.

[@ThePurpleHarpoon]

Really?

[@ThePurpleHarpoon]

Sorry, man. It looked like a tyre to me.