Great Light On The Street - Mike Browne

[@Topsyrm]

Mike, I've missed these type of videos it's been a while. Thanks for coming back.

[@PaulChapmanUK]

I agree. Lots of really useful tips in this about using light! Invaluable!

[@morbid86]

This is still the BEST photography channel on YT, hands down. No gear porn, cinematic intros, crappy and disturbing music. Just pure photography. I wish I could attend one of your workshops one day, Mike. Cheers from Poland!

[@MikeBrowne]

Who knows, one day I might actually be able to provide a workshop in Poland - stranger things have happened! 🇵🇱

[@TheOctodread]

Everytime i watch your videos i get to learn something new! Thank you once again 😀

[@MikeBrowne]

We're happy to hear that - thank you!

[@paulbarrett423]

I really enjoy your tutorials I like the way you say it as it is in plain english, its all about the light

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Paul

[@theartistformerlyknownasbr4849]

I could watch (and listen to) you take photos all day...

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank You Brian... MIKE 🙂🙏

[@oc2phish07]

Just going through lots of my favourite Mike Browne outdoor videos. Still find them both entertaining and educational every time. Really looking forward to seeing more of these once the world gets back to some form of normality. Stay safe Mike.

[@MikeBrowne]

Glad you like them 😃

[@chasingvenusfilmarts]

So I've watched 4:44 minutes of this and can't stop smiling...so good...will save the remainder to watch with my wife later this eve! (we are both fans of your personality, knowledge, talent and teaching style) Thank you Sir!

[@MikeBrowne]

Ahh thanks Tobias... MIKE 🙏🙂

[@MsBOEJANGLES]

Fantastic video as always...I have completed 2 of mikes courses-7 building blocks of photography and 7 steps to perfect pictures and can’t praise them enough. Absolutely fantastic :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Danny. Delighted to have helped. If you haven't done so already, please would you be kind enough to give me a review on Google? Just click the Link below... MIKE 🙏🙂 g.page/mikebrownephotography/review?rc

[@MsBOEJANGLES]

Thanks for your reply Mike I have left feedback 👍

[@paulondra19]

Mike, Mike, Mike... I can't even believe you took those photos without the latest Fuji XT-4 camera (how dare you not post a review) and a Fujinon XF90 F2 Prime? Don't you want "buttery" bokeh? Shame on you! Mike, you are a voice of sanity in this unrelenting world of photo gear. Thank you so much for yet another informative and FUN video. A shout out must go to Alex for being such a trooper and "Joe on camera" for walking backwards a lot. This vid inspired me to grab my Olympus and take a photo walk.

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi Paul. Thank tou - and sorry about using old kit. I really must step up my game.. 😆😉. Have passed on tour kind words to Joe and Alex... MIKE 🙏

[@beachbum4691]

Exceptional even by your standards Mike. Big thanks to Alex; What she wore taught me a lot about dressing for a shoot. Great stuff - Thanks for posting :)

[@MikeBrowne]

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[@MrVoayer]

Just probably the best lesson we could have gotten: learning by doing + real world examples ! Fantastic ! Great job, Mike ! All thanks to your model for her patientce ! And for her beauty, of course !

[@MikeBrowne]

🙏🙂 Thank you. I passed your kind comment onto Alex and she's delighted... MIKE

[@ericgeorge5483]

Such a useful video, great light is everything. Thanks Mike.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Eric - light is everything 💡along with knowing how to use it

[@ericgeorge5483]

@@MikeBrowne Exactly which is why your vids are so useful to us.

[@roberterickson3922]

Truely informative video. Inspirational bravery on a busy street while undeterred by crossing cars and lorries. It has been years since I attempted shooting with a telephoto lens, but after seeing this video I will try again.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Robert. Longer focal lengths have a great look for this kind of shoot. ... MIKE 🙏🙂

[@photobug582]

I love your videos. They are very natural and show real world photo ops. This video show how you can take a good portrait any where! I will be sharing this with my camera groups. Just wish you were closer so I could attend your workshops.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you photobug582. Well folks travel from all over the world to come on them, many are regulars and come on several workshops so they must be fun and of value. I hope you can make it on one some day my friend. Untill then be well... MIKE

[@pauldowney7130]

Brilliant and very helpful tutorial on light. Thanks Mike 👍

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Paul... MIKE 🙏

[@steffore1]

Another great video Mike and terrific info 👍🏽

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank Steve

[@avs4365]

Good to see you about Mike, and, unlike me you didn't fall over a civilian or street furniture once! Simply the best.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Alan 🙏🙂. Not this time anyway. I once walked backwards into a knee height waste bin and folded double into it and couldn't get out again... MIKE

[@bcegerton]

Excellent tips as always Mike, some lovely photos of Alex, very natural

[@MikeBrowne]

🙂🙏

[@JohnSmith-zv8km]

Love your relaxed style.

[@MikeBrowne]

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[@PhilT993]

Great video, Mike! Amazing how such small changes can result in such big differences. Doesn't hurt to have a great looking model as well.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Philip T... MIKE 🙏🙂

[@Rafaga777]

Thanks for this insightful video. I like how you use the available surroundings to your advantage. No fancy studio or special effects, just a lot of imagination and experience...

[@MikeBrowne]

🙂🙏

[@PaulChapmanUK]

I find my Canon 55-250mm is my go-to lens. Use it for all sorts of things from macro shots of plants, portraits, architecture, wildlife photography, etc. so I have it on my camera as default and only change it to a wide angle or prime telephoto when I have a specific objective in mind.

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi Paul. I agree and much prefer zoom lenses because of the versitility and speed of use. ... MIKE

[@FadiDalati]

It is always a great pleasure to watch your videos. Keep doing what you’re doing, and make them more frequent. I am recommending your channel too my friends interested in photography

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you ... MIKE 🙏🙂

[@ronpoppe6517]

i enjoy you videos i learn alot from them they are making me a better photographer each time i go out thank you

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Ron. Happy to help 🙏🙂. Please share the vids around wherever appropriate. It helps me make more of them... MIKE

[@jonfletcher147]

Brilliant as usual Mike! Love Alex!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Jonathan 🙏🏻

[@warrengh5647]

Good stuff again Mike but always easier with such a good looking model. Looking forward to more photos about your Triumph.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Warren G H. But no matter how great the model, if the light isn't appropriate, the shot won't work... Motorcycle vid coming in a couple months when workshop seaon cools off a bit... MIKE 🙏🙂

[@patplante8739]

Hi Mike I really enjoyed this video and Alex was a perfect subject

[@MikeBrowne]

Alex is always a great model - thanks for the comment 😊

[@drreality1]

Another great video. Thank you so much

[@stephankurda7397]

Again a fantastic video - thanks a lot Mike.

[@MikeBrowne]

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[@brandonprescott5753]

Thanks for another great video.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks for watching!

[@rodscherich9973]

Great tutorial! I enjoyed your interview with Gary Gough.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Rod - me too!

[@paulradford4100]

Great to see this kind of video from you again mike.. Thanks for sharing..

[@MikeBrowne]

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[@markbulmer320]

Another brilliant tutorial mike. Just hope to see more of you.👍

[@MikeBrowne]

🙏🙏🙂

[@stevestrickland446]

Thanks for taking us along with you on this shoot. I have to admit that I would have been turned off by using an old restroom for light. However, as per usual, you show how to make things work. Truly hope you keep the videos coming. I really do enjoy them.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Steve. I've scheduled more time to do YT vids this year so more coming. Yes the restroom isn't the ideal place. 😆 I used it to make a point and show how great light can be found pretty much anywhere when you understand it and know where to look... MIKE

[@nordlicht2020]

Thank you very much for doing these impressive tutorials. It's a pleasure to watch them.

[@MikeBrowne]

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[@v2kanv]

Thankyou Mike, another great video.

[@MikeBrowne]

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[@dsotm58]

Number 1!!!! great to see you putting up more on site vids Mike so informative you make it look so easy

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you. Everything becomes easy if you do it often enough... MIKE 🙂🙏

[@TheBiggervern]

Thanks Mike for the inspiration and knowledge. Good to see you back making these kind of videos. It reminded me of a video about the qualities of light which you shot many years ago around Bargate in Southampton. Got a feeling Alex was in that one too. All the best.

[@MikeBrowne]

🙏🙂 Thanks Vernon. It is similar though different person in that one... MIKE

[@ahmedbebars6844]

Cracking photos, Mike 👍 When I'm out and about, I sometimes try looking at how light interacts with different subjects. It's an important visual exercise.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks - and good for you Ahmed. The more we look the more we find... MIKE 👀

[@andrewcroft2570]

Great video, Mike

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks very much 🙏

[@SamMartaTansey]

beautiful

[@I-Have-Many]

A much needed Mike Fix 👍😛

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Brent... MIKE 🙏🙂

[@drnimish333]

Nice tutorial. As always. Very good use of long lens. Keep posting such informative videos.

[@MikeBrowne]

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[@sunilak8239]

As always quite interesting and informative!!!!!!

[@MikeBrowne]

🙂🙏

[@tanweercaa]

Sooooperb, again, again and again......

[@MikeBrowne]

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[@kapilbhallafoto]

Always educational

[@PhotographsFromGraeme]

Very interesting video Mike loved it

[@ahmadmahmood3287]

Sir mike is back ❤️

[@MikeBrowne]

🙏🙂😆

[@WouterTurkenburg]

Another great video! Explanations are great.

[@MikeBrowne]

🙏🙂

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Loved the video Mike, and just subscribed, came to your channel after watching the interview with Gary Gough, That was such an inspirational interview, just going to grab a cup of tea and watch some more of your stuff. Thanks for sharing

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you and welcome John... MIKE 🙂🙏

[@chasbell4510]

Fantastic video Mike which shows what you can do for publicity photos in a high street lovely use of Lymington and next time I'm down there might try and persuade my wife to pose for me.

[@joepalmer75]

Great video on using longer lens and light....thanks.

[@MikeBrowne]

🙂🙏

[@craig_m_mi]

I tried holding my camera that way (right hand low) for verticals, and no bloody way. You are a better man that I, Mister Browne.... Entertaining and education video, or an interesting and seemingly fun loving subject. Kudos to you both (and the camera crew too)...

[@ricardo_chile9351]

I hold it like that (right hand down) and I always believed I was doing it wrong.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Craig. 🙏🙂 Hold the camera whichever way works best for you. I find it easier and more stable to rest camera on palm of my right hand. Maybe my elbow catches the wind when it's up in the air... MIKE 😆

[@MikeBrowne]

There isn't a wrong RJ G, just whatever works for the individual... MIKE

[@vincentspratling365]

Very interesting Mike and greats and thanks

[@aaronletchford]

Great video Mike learnt some from this thanks, 👍🏻

[@MikeBrowne]

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[@stephenrutter5250]

Great video Mike, cant wait for the next one :)

[@MikeBrowne]

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[@imranalimemon554]

I am a big fan of yours. You are perfect.

[@MikeBrowne]

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[@zayacz123]

Excellent!

[@dougdavies1089]

I have that set up your using Mike it's a great lens for nature as well love my xt2 and the 3 lens i have great to see you about again on the street

[@MikeBrowne]

🙏🙂...

[@joedenatale4176]

Mike thanks for the great content. By the way you are also looking in great shape!

[@MikeBrowne]

No worries Joe. And thanks... MIKE 🙏🙂

[@aashishsharma3936]

Lots of love from India 😍

[@MikeBrowne]

🙂🙏 and to you... MIKE

[@Gill3D]

It's as if you knew my camera club is going to be doing workshops on the quality of light and shade over the next year. Uncanny! We'll definitely be referring to this video.

[@MikeBrowne]

Ha ha - happy to help Gill3D... MIKE 🙏🙂

[@tectorama]

(Alan)... A very good video Mike. I believe a telephoto lens (nearly) always gives you many options. Especially in blowing out the background in a busy environment.

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi Alan. It does indeed. Hope you're keeping well... MIKE

[@tectorama]

@@MikeBrowne Not too bad Mike. Still getting out when I can to photograph hockey games and wildlife.... In between combating episodes of Vertigo.

[@petermillar24]

Hiya - I might be wrong, but I don't think you have ever mentioned use of "burst" when doing people. Personally I always use it, especially when there are more than one (e.g. groups or street). Same with animals and activities or festivals. It is a bit of a pain deleting afterwards, but sometimes small changes seem important, e.g. when something moves and you get or lose a little bit of a gap or similar. Any thoughts?

[@PaulChapmanUK]

Useful tip.

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi Peter. Yes good point. Burst can work really well for these types of shoot, and when shooting candidly I often use it. Guess I'm used to watching and waiting, like a tiger ready to pounce... MIKE 🙏🙂😆

[@billk5631]

Is that a Morris Minor in the background at 19:55?

[@MikeBrowne]

It is Bill. ... MIKE

[@saudi4us]

I am a big fan of your way of teaching ... But I was surprised that you didn't give enough directions on posing

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you 🙏 Abdulrahman Almoghamis. I don't like posed photos of people. There's a fine line between them showing who they are for real and becoming something else, created by the photographer. I don't pose people, just a bit of direction, show them where to be for best light and talk to them. Often pretend I'm not ready so they look around and do their own thing - then I pounce and capture it... MIKE 🙂

[@thegroove2000]

Ricky Gervais your the man. I am binge watching your vids.

[@MikeBrowne]

So it seems... thanks 😅

[@MindGem]

I know this vid is old by now but it looks like you're using a fujifilm xt2 or something. Do you know if you can change K value with a dial on it, nothing in the manual tells me and it's hopeless to try to set a manual Kelvin number by number, takes forever.

[@MikeBrowne]

You can set WB fuction to K onto one of the 4 way selectors. When you press chosen button you can quickly raise or lower the K value. Hope this helps... ... MIKE🙏😊

[@pauldrew610]

Looking Great Mike !!!! Good video, nice change to other Tubers, tooooo many people think they Know everything, But Don't !! Keep on keeping on Mike ; - )

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Paul... MIKE 🙂🙏

[@Pallavme]

Lovely video Mike. Have learnt so much from your videos over last few months. Everytime Alex was putting down her shades here and there, I was worried she will lose them. And I was relieved to see them in her hands at the next location.. ha ha ha... My specs and shades are the only things I have ever lost because I forgot to pick them up. Do advise her to learn from my mistakes and keep them in her pocket instead :)

[@MikeBrowne]

🙏🙂 Thank you Pallav. I lose glasses at the rate of roughly one pair per month... MIKE 🙄

[@cherylbutler446]

Educational

[@ahmedfahmyphotography6317]

Nice tut, Mike.. it’s been a while 😊

[@mickthomas5745]

Great video mike. Loving the results considering how much was going on around both of you. Keep up the great work. ( and not a lobster 🦞 in sight). 😉📸

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Mick. And appologies for no Lobster this time 😆. Lobby was in a bit of a grump about it TBH so will make sure he features more over coming months... MIKE

[@mickthomas5745]

Mike Browne, cheers. Looking forward to seeing in London 20th June.😁👍🦞

[@malcolmrendle6622]

Mike great video as usual, just one thing , as this is for a website, where do you stand in respect of the images of passers by in the background and the "privacy" element of the law in terms of publishing those images...In the past it was not something that you really gave a lot of thought to but these days with cctv etc the rules have been tightened up...? Or am I getting paranoid?

[@MikeBrowne]

It depends on where in the world you live Malcolm. Everyehere's different. Here in UK I believe in the UK if you're in public and not the main subject of the picture it's OK... MIKE

[@NemedPhoenixMagic]

Interesting & helpful video, but all the way through all i kept thinking was "Lock your car!" :D

[@MikeBrowne]

😆... I often forget to lock it... Once left it parked in a side street in Bournemoith for an entire day with the key hanging in the door lock... Guess I'm lucky... MIKE 🙏

[@jaredjds2011]

I see mike has changed camera brands. Haven’t watched him in a long while. Is that an XT-2?

[@MikeBrowne]

Still use the Nikon on jobs where I need flash or wide aperture lenses Carbon Blakk. Don't have either for the fuji XT-2.... MIKE

[@jimmiepeterson]

Mike what is the name of Alex's book?

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi Jim Peterson. Alex's book Beat Depression and Reclaim Your Life - link to it on Amazon below. Appologies for late reply, been scouting in Morocco for new photo workshop... MIKE www.amazon.com/gp/product/075350989X/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1?fbclid=IwAR07Nxd5CixGmTH7noLtFghKI7uzWvSO-6-1aJTNxEGCDktjooXKe0kquPY

[@dawnpenso9609]

Is it possible to watch your videos without ads?

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi Dawn. No sorry not on here there isn't. Though the ad revenue is only around £350 per month, it goes towards the cost of making these free vids. My paid for online courses are all unique content and ad free. You can download the content too. If you'd like to take a look and maybe try a free sample, please see the link below... MIKE www.photographycourses.biz/courses

[@Teguvas]

Mike, maybe you can answer my question. My old film cameras had a focus from as close as they go to infinity, all my digital cameras can focus beyond infinity, this is annoying for taking shots of moon/stars etc. Why do they do this?

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi Pete_SB. This has always bugged me too but never bothered to check. Copied the following from BHP Blog post by Todd Vorenkamp... "Theories range from preserving autofocus motors, reducing manufacturing costs, and compensating for thermal expansion of metal and plastic parts and/or the lens glass itself, allowing infrared (IR) photo capabilities, and allowances for the increasing resolution of digital sensors being less forgiving than film." There's a LOT of info on different lenses there but no one seems to have a common consensus ... Have a look at link below... MIKE www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/features/who-killed-infinity-focus%3F

[@Teguvas]

@@MikeBrowne Thanks Mike

[@davidchmelik3328]

The only thing I did not like about this video is that it had an end :-) Apart from that - Mike Brown at his best ! :-) I really think that you are one of the best photography teacher around. Not lazy to explain, to show both the right and the wrong way, allways supporting peoples creativity ...

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you David... MIKE 🙏🙂

[@stigg333]

Great video as usual Mike, some cracking shots there well done.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Stigg... MIKE 🙏

[@macmclellan5541]

Well which photos did Alex choose?

[@MikeBrowne]

Good question Mac. She chose a shot from the top of the street when she turned to speak to passer by. Her official Facebook profile pic is (believe it or not) one I took about a year ago in the doorway of the disused toilet block at end of the video. Link beolw... MIKE facebook.com/Author.Alexandra.Massey/

[@mrdeeturk]

Cool video Mike, is the cobblestone street where you filmed a xmas video before? Cheers Dave 🤙🏻

[@CDWB]

i t was...also happened to be the first video i ever saw from Mr. Mike

[@mrdeeturk]

matt johnson cheers Matt, some of us do pay attention lol 😂

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi David. Yes it is indeed... Love love love your pet photography on Instagram. You've really found your calling. Stay well... MIKE

[@MikeBrowne]

🙏 Matt Johnson

[@moto_roaming2119]

I am on the absolute beginners course just now waiting for week 3, that was awesome, very timely. Does Alex want to come to Medford in May? 😎

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you T5 Jet. I sent her a screen grab of your comment BTW... MIKE 🙂🙏

[@ricardo_chile9351]

Thank you Mike. Could you please let me know what metering mode you were using?

[@MikeBrowne]

I alway use Evaluative (full matrix) metering for everything RJ G... MIKE

[@vicky197805]

That lady is really sweet❤️

[@MikeBrowne]

She is indeed. One of the best. Alex never pulls her punches or says what you want to hear. She says what you need to hear as true friends should... MIKE

[@watercloset99]

Alex is quite beautiful

[@MikeBrowne]

Alex is indeed beautiful on the inside and outside watercloset99... MIKE

[@cocteaufan]

Nice clip as always mike. Oh and Alex is utterly, utterly Gorgeous 💓❤️ (Be still my beating heart)

[@MikeBrowne]

🙏 Thank you cocteaufan. Yes she is that... MIKE

[@GreenMorningDragonProductions]

8:58 She's got a very cute nose. :)

[@MikeBrowne]

She has indeed Green Morning... MIKE 🙏🙂

[@addick675]

That jacket is getting a bit big on you now Mike. Well done on the weight loss!!!

[@MikeBrowne]

🙂🙏

[@MrRoyGS]

At 20:32 it sounds like you said “photo tits” maybe you did after photographing a good looking woman. Great video as always.

[@MikeBrowne]

Wishful thinking on your part there Roger... MIKE 😆

[@barkyvonschnauzer2188]

Very nice Mike. You're looking well fit. Whats' your secret.

[@MikeBrowne]

🙏 Thank you Barky. Careful balance in what I eat, never eat processed foods and lots of exercise gives me tons of energy... MIKE 🙂

[@liverpix]

Why not take the shots in a park ? Seems to be too many distractions here.

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi Livepix. Dealing with 'Life's' distractions is what Alex is a best selling author on, so had to include life in the pics or they'd be useless. I wanted to show folks how to deal with it and besides - I LOVE situations like this.... MIKE

[@AlexandraMasseyAuthor]

Must get to the hairdressers next time 😅😅 No, seriously, Mike is a shit hot photographer. He can make anyone look great.

[@MikeBrowne]

I kinda like the wild hairdo Alex. Thank you for your kind words. It's always a pleasure shooting w you. Looking forward to doing the 'Face In A Crowd' vid with you in a month or so... MIKE 🙏🙂

[@AlexandraMasseyAuthor]

@@MikeBrowne Me too. Will have a haircut by then. Thanks Mike.

[@vicky197805]

Just one question out of photography subject, you are in England what is condition like in bargigham . I heard lot of islaam problems.

[@norgerichard]

Wow.. You have really reduced your weight

[@MikeBrowne]

I have indeed Richard. Been around this size for about 2 years now.. MIKE 🙏🙂

[@redbank542]

Excellent!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you! Cheers!