Getting Back to Street Photography

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[@ajthealchemist]

2:32 it is so great seeing you smile again man. It's been a tough year for us all, and I can't imagine what you must have endured. I don't know about everyone else but this certainly is true for me - we've lost so many who were so dear to us, and we've had to go through things we never could have comprehended until it happened, but here we are. Still standing. Still fighting. You're strong, Faizal. And your smile just now made me realise that we can move forward. We don't move on or ever forget, but we move forward, and that's something crucial for us if we want to keep pushing on. Thanks for the fantastic video and overall great content man. Big ups🤙🏽

[@Reggiebphoto]

Welcome back my friend 🙌🏽 - getting back into the flow of creative habit can be a tough transition (at least for me it was). And the pressure and frustration is real. Great to hear your perspective on this.

[@FaizalWestcott]

Thanks Reggie!

[@heres_the_sauce]

2:35 “I just lost my train of thought” cuts to footage on a train. That was smooth af

[@human-connections]

I've just started exploring the world of street photography on KZbin and I must say that without a doubt, you and this other youtuber called 'serr' are just so brilliant. I just dig your vibes and the style of photography and video content. I'm still poor and have only a smartphone at hand, but I'm driven enough to make it a habit until I can afford something to up my game. Thanks for sharing these videos, you are definitely helping me in my everyday life.

[@got2beable]

He is different right? I love his vibes man and glad to see others see the same what i feel too. This guy has so much to offer. People will love his content.

[@bernardomonzoragubjr]

That’s the only thing I have in my possession too (a smartphone). I don’t have a desktop even. I edit everything on my phone and upload it. You can do it! :)

[@ayydre]

I’ve been in nursing school for the past year and going out to shoot is impossible with the little free time I have. Glad to see you get back into making vids man. This vid helps with giving me some motivation to go out there and take some photos.

[@patrickj8425]

It's good to see you back, and smiling. One step at a time. Take care.

[@youngum78]

Street photography is one of my favorite things to do. Prior to this pandemic, it's something I did daily for two hours along my commute to/from work. I'm really itching to get back into a routine again. Thanks for this video. I really needed to watch this and find that spark again.

[@snapsbyfox]

Counting down.... 👀😁

[@kurfee]

I love how calming his voice is 🙌🏾

[@ondrasheq21]

I don't comment on videos, but I appreciate your approach, it's nice and honest. For me, taking pictures in black and white helped me to move forward a lot. Focusing only on light, shadow, shapes, lines, parallels, triangles, composition, its disruption... I think that shooting spontaneous and unplanned street photography in color is quite difficult in that jungle of things and people - to make everything work and grasp the essence. For inspiration, I highly recommend books by, for example, Josef Koudelka (mainly Exiles)

[@iamidnight9731]

Been out of the game for 2 years; this video was really helpful for me getting back to the flow of things.

[@saiba8331]

Wellcome back Faizal, i really happy to see you getting back and smiling. I also just lost my precious mom at the end of 2020, and photography is the thing that brought me back..and you really inspire me in my photography process..thank's for coming back man :D

[@messagedeleted3526]

Totally bro. I was on a roll in 2020, but in Oct I got COVID, was jobless and just lost the flow of things. Finally got a job and things were going well for the first half of 2021 and lost the mother of my kids in July. I’ve now broke through my grief and have picked up my photography again as my creative outlet again. It’s always been there for me.

[@liammakesphotos]

Good to see you back baby. Love the tone and pace of this video! Inspiring stuff!

[@daryljohnson9010]

I’m always glad to see another of your videos. Great subject matter.

[@rideepic7478]

Good to see you again. Already looking forward to the next video.

[@adrian94ng]

Good to see you back! Stay awesome! Much love!

[@zachbreen2177]

Welcome back - I came across your videos over the last 3 months and they inspired me to pick back up my camera and also to start shooting film photography for the first time. Much love from Ireland

[@serr]

Happy to see you’re back shooting bro ❤️

[@FaizalWestcott]

Thanks Sergio! miss you bro!

[@alhOOO2O]

Hi man, well done on getting back out there. We’ve just suffered a bereavement, and it really makes the world stop. Slowly getting back into the things that you are (and new things that you are) is so important

[@bernardomonzoragubjr]

Just started to do something also with my channel and decided to go on street photography (smartphone as my only gear and no added lenses). I do everything on my phone (editing the photos etc.). Thank you for this topic as I find ways to give me inspiration to go on.

[@patrickispeppa]

I‘m really glad you‘re back, mate! I really enjoy your videos and was missing them a lot!

[@whoschrischu]

Welcome back, Mr. Westcott

[@stingGraff333]

Another Boston-based street photographer trying to pull myself out of a rut here. Thank you for making this video. Its reassuring to see that everyone goes through these peaks and vallies in terms of their work and has inspired me to force myself to get back out there this week. Looking at these comments, it seems like a lot of us are in a similar situation. Who knows, maybe I'll see you around the city.

[@lookintok]

Welcome back! I lost my uncle & I thought things were difficult to go back to normal, but I thought about the good days and I know they would want us to keep enjoying what makes up happy. Keep your head up & glad to see you back with the vibes!🍊

[@minemartin3102]

Welcome back friend...they say the end of something is beginning of another.

[@rudebwoyshon]

"I just lost my train of thought" with the subtle transition into the train ride. Perfect.

[@Edvanfleury]

I am glad you are back

[@amirahfatin6288]

im so happy to see this popped up on my notifications tab, been missing your art

[@erikb.9412]

Great to have you back👍

[@ChristopherDrinkard]

Great stuff Faizal! Always end watching your videos motivated! 🙏🏼

[@samlowry123]

Love the calm and the purpose of your videos. your PoV are always a pleasure for me . Thanks a lot for coming back.

[@BryanBirks]

Pleasure to have you back Faizal. No pressure on anything. We will be here 🖤

[@FaizalWestcott]

Thanks Bryan!

[@henrahmagix]

good to have you back, hope you take it slow and steady 🤗

[@DishonAmbrose]

Thank you for the transparency

[@ancledoidoi1102]

The real transition I wasn’t expecting was “I just lost my train of thought” and then we’re on a train 👏👏👏 Welcome back mate

[@ditubaobao3944]

Faizal's work not only inspired me to create street photography videos but it also made me pick up a camera for the first time ever. I've just finished my first ever video. Thank you for the inspiration my man 🙌🏽

[@fernandoscotti3774]

By the end of 2015 I was living in the US as an exchange student and went to visit a cousin living in Worcester during christmas. After breaking a cheap plastic film camera I bought a yashica fx-3 without actually realising that I didn't know how to work with manual settings and when I received the camera at my cousin's house I was like "oops guess I have to learn this thing then". The photometer was not working so I learned about sunny 16 and could only hope to have some good results. I would take the train Boston by myself, always choosing some areas on google maps to walk around. I shoot 3 or 4 rolls of ultramax. So this was my first real experience with photography and surprisingly many pictures came out quite good to my taste and this was very important for me to feel able to do something and enjoy the results. As many of my memories from the streets of Boston fade away it's always a joy to recognize some buildings in your videos. I hope I can go back someday :)

[@thesecretlifeofmichal]

Glad you're back. I felt like I have been missing something here on youtube.

[@got2beable]

Dude so inspirational man. LOVE IT

[@sadilekjakub98]

Glad you are back, Faizal!

[@staircasewitch]

Love how honest & down to earth this advice is. Glad you're back!

[@oddittydotco]

I’m coming back from a break too so this is a timely video, welcome back, looking forward to more videos from you. 📷😁

[@flavioachille3905]

Yeees! He's back in action!

[@kenji7013]

Welcome back my favorite photographer

[@nordishtm949]

Welcome back, Faizal! Glad you're back on out on the street again and able to enjoy it! Your thoughts of getting back into Streetphotography after a break really helped me, especially your view on what expectations or mindset you should have when you're out there again. Again, great to enjoy a POV video of you again and looking forward for more!

[@michaelajoseph6856]

Welcome back! You are resiliant and honest and things will get better. Your videos have always inspired me. Having the camera in my hands it’s a consolation and gives me the satisfaction of the process of capturing images. The result becomes secondary. Keep well!

[@Dovinesence]

Great to have you back Faizal. Your videos and your street photography is always so inspiring.

[@judylindo6874]

Nice to have you back!

[@GuessWho_25]

This really helped out a lot. It's been atleast half a year since I last picked up my camera and walked the streets. Last time I did it I just walked around and held my camera, not even a single photo was taken. I am dying to go back and shoot again, but I was struggling a lot. This vid helped out a lot

[@furgellvanrabenswaay3483]

Welcome back and stay strong🙏

[@ThisIsMinus]

Homie can’t imagine what you went through, stay strong and I’m happy you’re back!

[@Nerdhaunt]

Finally!! missed your "streetftgraphy"

[@zeekescalante4950]

Great photos and great video! Welcome back!

[@Paddyp23]

Your work has been a big inspiration for me Faizal and I’m glad to see you back!

[@Denis-cb4dc]

Welcome back king!!!!

[@1955Rodri]

Faizal thanks a lot for your videos, really I'm enjoy it. Not exist this type of videos in spanish lenguage, so is amazing for me, I learn watching your work. Regards!

[@gravstar]

Welcome back Faizal 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@isaaccedeno8111]

Good to have you back man!

[@lianemetzler9316]

Good to see you again !

[@jesusescudero9721]

Big hug Faizal.

[@justinlaturno]

Return of The King

[@indosilver123]

Those reflection shots!! Glad to see you clicking again. Time to make it a regular thing again!

[@sellyulsa]

I’m glad youuu back ✨

[@farhanrafi54]

good to see you back faizal 🙌🙌🙌

[@Julianign]

Welcome back Faizal!

[@reevesylfc8390]

Hey Faizal. Nice to see you again. I definitely know where you are coming from talking about not getting out as much as we would like because of personal, work or other reasons. Thank you for talking to us about your life. Take it easy my friend.

[@cins21]

You are still one of the few photography youtube account I am still following and I deadly want those pictures from 8:46-9:19 to be my wallpaper::)

[@dralakbarov]

Welcome back from Baku, Azerbaijan. Keep up great work

[@martincasadoblanco7799]

It's so good to see you again, Faizal! Thanks for the tips, they are truly helpful.

[@winslow_j]

Really great insight in this video!! You’re right, I feel like this topic hasn’t been talked about at all, but it’s super important and a big part of the process. Welcome back 😌🙏🏻 remember these tips for yourself too in this process. Also a ps, I gave you a shoutout in my latest video, because you inspired me even then to get out of a funk that I was in with one of your other videos. Appreciate your work and videos always!

[@KevinC-sl8iv]

I, indeed, was not expecting that transition. Glad to have you back, Faizal!

[@raphroxas]

good to see you back, missed you!

[@ryanboothfilmmaker]

Glad you’re back!

[@b17ch5l4p]

glad to have you back, buddy!

[@setoz1980]

Welcome back!!! Love ur video, u had reset us too when watching again know we need to watch it with a new perspective in yr shoe is amazing. U had put us into yr situation and feeling back to photography:) take yr time, every video now is gold.:)

[@shutterstories126]

Welcome back brother!!!!

[@GuiCaselani7]

Welcome back!!! ❤️

[@yaadal]

Welcome back Faizal ❤️.

[@Lorisv]

Love the little "street videography" sequences you put in your videos.

[@FaizalWestcott]

Trying to incorporate a lot more of that! Thanks!

[@eedddyyyy]

Welcome back ! This was a great video 🖤

[@juanbautista5868]

Good to see you again. You're the best. We love your videos. Keep going men. Love from Ecuador🇪🇨

[@ertugcsayin]

Welcome back!! Really missed you and your content. Nice to see you again, I think things were difficult for you. I hope everything going well in your life. Your contents always inspiring me and pushing me forward. Enjoyed your new videos ☺️

[@robinchun1]

Good to see you back, I was beginning to get withdrawal symptoms.. agree with you points here, I'm happy if I get one keeper from a shoot!

[@nd2170]

Welcome back 🤗🤗🤗, I'm very happy that you've uploaded a new video and it's so good to see you doing well ❤❤❤. Today, I went out and did some street photography and I was very happy with the results and thanks to you, you inspired me to do street photography. You are super talented and doing great, keep up the good work 🙌🏻❤

[@davidschafer680]

Missed your content! Good to have you back and greetings from Germany 💖

[@jelly3374]

Welcome back! 💖

[@andreaippolito2352]

bentornato Faizal! un abbraccio forte da Roma

[@PH-rk2ht]

Love to see it

[@Lemon_Coco]

I honestly really love your reflections photos Been doing it a lot more as well, dont know what it is. But i love when water or the windshield of a car just hits the area , Just right !

[@benjamindel2037]

Welcome back ! You're a true inspiration both in photography and as a human being

[@RYANPARKPHOTOGRAPHY]

Welcome back Faizal! Really good to see you back and good to see your photos again! I try to get out of Lightroom but I am still with Lightroom..

[@kevinelliott3715]

Good to see you back out there Faizal

[@nielsoosthuyse8372]

Good to see you again but I have to say it : you come first in this adventure. So if you ever wanna stop for a reason or another, go for it if it’s making you feel good. Take care of you and your close ones, they are way more important than us, viewers. Greetings from France ❤️🇫🇷

[@hectorcarrasco6118]

your vibe is everything I strive to be

[@pugsley9618]

Missed you and your videos, man. I also took a break from taking photos and your video is definitely a sign for me to get back on it. Thanks for the inspiration! Love always.

[@Tabbyishere]

Take it step by step! I'm glad that you're back!!✨💖

[@WayneBretsky86]

Love your vibe and photography, man. Great to see you getting back into it. Much love!

[@yuriw.kurniawan5893]

Welcome back! 🤘

[@thaiphirunhul]

Welcome back man! Really miss ya