How I Made 3 Strangers FAMOUS With A VIRAL Photo That Got 36 Million People Talking

In this video, I take you on a trip down memory lane. These were two of my favorite "Taking Pictures of Strangers" photoshoots that I recorded before quarantine.
Story from Shoot #1:
I found the first stranger inside of a Neiman Marcus, she was shopping with her mom. In the video you will see me cold approach the family and ask if I could spend a few minutes photographing the daughter with a specific shot I had in mind.
The video on TikTok garnered 30 Million views (www.tiktok.com/@alex.stemp/vi...) and gained the stranger 17,000 followers despite having zero content on her page.
Story from Shoot #2:
I met these strangers in downtown San Francisco. In the video you will see me cold approach them and ask if we can do a photoshoot around the corner in Maiden Lane. I worked with a variety of props including saree's and flowers.
Then I took a photo of the three of them together. The video on TikTok ammassed a whopping 36 Million views (www.tiktok.com/@alex.stemp/vi...)
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To see the stills from this video, visit my instagram: / alexanderthegreat
To learn exactly how I edit my photos visit alexanderstemplewski.selz.com/

[@alexstemp]

Let me know what you guys want to see in my next KZbin video next Friday!

[@tishku8885]

I would love to see you photograph average women 60 and over. That would really make their day I am sure. Also people out with their pets / dogs.

[@rohitgade2583]

Can you please make video on Composition tips

[@rodrigodelamacorra6219]

You should come like to another country to do photoshoots obviously after quarantine come to Mexico if so

[@Conuremum]

I would be interested in seeing some people mid to late 40’s, not so perfect as the stunning beauties you have photographed. Not to say that age range is not beautiful (I’m 48) but as another said average, maybe a bit more voluptuous. But I spent 12 yrs in the photo industry and your work is brilliant. P.S. … I came looking for the cute couple at the fair video but alas it is not here 😞

[@anthonybrookins9858]

Alex Stemplewski help me

[@wkshv]

0:50 that guy be hittin' the woah

[@radslikestosing9865]

LOL

[@ridwanahmed9034]

Lol

[@kittykins-magee]

Starting following you from tiktok :)

[@isa-cq4ix]

0:49 that guy in the backround😂😂

[@seekinghappy9355]

I love how you approach strangers. It's so cool and creative. I have to say, as a female, in my opinion, you should scope people out at the exact spot where you want to shoot because asking a female to switch any kind of location, even close, can be very scary and throw up some red flags for us. It's exactly what we're taught never to do.

[@serkangolcukluoglu450]

i am a photographer too and you are right, but at the same time when you see that perfect person, male or female, that has the perfect eyes, or hair or outfit, it is hard not to ask them

[@joypolk3093]

You have such talent! Lovely photos, subscribed🤗

[@lilytut7571]

The first girl was the CEO of clear skin 💛💚

[@plusultra1055]

The 1st girl was amazing. She's stunning ❤❤

[@wwrss_]

Talented photographer 📷📷

[@alvinluis5342]

Indeed

[@Mj-nd6wt]

Okay first you take absolutely stunning photos. You truly know how to make anybody a model. They do have a question why when you approach the group of four girls did you only photograph the three

[@MMacAttack]

Felt bad for girl #4

[@DrunkOfficeTea]

I predict this guys channel is going to take off on KZbin the same way Jordan Matters did. He's got something unique. Great channel, look forward to seeing it explode :P :) edit he really needs to wear a mic when approaching people it would be really interesting to hear what he's saying clearly. Follow up videos would be awesome too, this is kind of a follow up video but people reacting to his photos would be cool to see.

[@alexstemp]

space monkey returns this is great input thank you so much! These were some of my first videos so I did not have proper equipment as I was doing this part time on weekends. Now I’m full time ready to make things top quality and a microphone is on my list!

[@DrunkOfficeTea]

@@alexstemp awesome 🙂 look forward to seeing more of your videos

[@missmaple9514]

i just saw your tiktok and came here for the full video. You're awesome ❤ Keep it up!

[@viktornsted4699]

Hey can you make a video of how you edit? Love your stuff

[@natashafieldhouse1935]

You are so talented. It is amazing. Such unique style and creativity. X

[@alexstemp]

Thank you Natasha!

[@lucyleary4356]

Those EYES!! Stunning!

[@abhishekchopda4100]

Saw u on tik tok and immediately came here! Love your work! ❤️ Can you please post videos about how you edit your photos?

[@wolf.staedter]

Hey bro, just watched the video. I think you should add some music to it(epidemic). When you talk or explain turn the volume down and when you show the results turn it up :)

[@rodrigodelamacorra6219]

The guy at the back with the first approach do be vibing with the camera hahahahaha

[@heiyo2926]

I LIKE IT, PLEASE DO MORE!

[@jeanmarinellaganaden1299]

Your so cool I just saw your photos on tiktok I'm so amazed🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Cridmanal]

Who else didn’t come from tiktok

[@David-oq5nl]

🤚

[@Ilovecerealcerealcereal]

Me I just saw on KZbin

[@Simply.everything.skywalker]

Me!

[@DJKSWISHA]

👋

[@Oh_My_Oh_My_]

I was him on KZbin and got to here😌👍🏼

[@ndbopegamage8433]

Best photographer 😍😍

[@kimberlyfaithgabunada400]

Gooooosh! Very very lit 🔥💛

[@saivalagala6687]

You are next level.. Awesome brother. A fan from India 😍😍😍

[@123sameh]

Hi Alex, your work is amazing for conceding very little lighting preparation. May I ask what lens are you using at the most ?

[@alexstemp]

Sameh Elsayed Sony Zeiss 50mm f1.4

[@caramelskinbeauty6245]

I feel bad for the young lady that was with them in the green sweater. She looked heart broken & left out.

[@avegailmendaro3485]

I'm really like your photo in tiktok that's why i also follow you here at YT🥰😅

[@rodrigodelamacorra6219]

The guy at the back in minute 1:00 got me ahhaaj

[@aryantoaguswibowo9886]

I came here because Facebook, great job man !

[@valeriya591]

You're so talented 😍

[@alexstemp]

Thank you Valeriya!

[@eshonnesejenkins872]

Different Original Beautiful♥️

[@basheeralwaely9658]

Can you make a video about the camera you use, lenses and all the requirements to get high quality pictures

[@deni3184]

Beautiful...👍

[@muhammadaimanazri2008]

kau memang photographer berbakat laa mat🔥🔥🔥

[@eltelrosalejos7668]

Tnx FB, New Subscriber.

[@bpgk2007]

I'm curious why the 4th girl was not in the pictures

[@elizabethmejia4926]

Wow is all I can say your good God bless you always ❤️

[@mareesfilmworks9485]

Wauw.. beautiful.

[@sirdexter8655]

New subscriber here ... Keep it up😉 By the way I came here because of a vid. From Facebook

[@alexstemp]

Dex Ter thanks so much for checking out my KZbin!! New vids every Friday

[@sirdexter8655]

@@alexstemp waiting for the next upload ✌️

[@tishku8885]

I see a KZbin Original series in the making.

[@alexstemp]

Tish Ramsey this really means a lot thank you so much Tish

[@ckdpbabes]

When I move to San Diego I would love a photo shoot

[@xnoobita3574]

Is it okay next time how you edit photos? Thanks Looking forward it

[@SMOOVKILL1]

Obviously amazing. Blessings from Toronto. In other videos get rid of some of the music so we can hear the reactions of the people. 👍🏾👆🏾👊🏾👉🏾. Either way makes me wanna test the camera on my note 20 ultra.

[@flower.crownsss2110]

Y’all see that dude on the back dance lol

[@oneeyedudera]

Wonderful

[@lovelysongs5077]

After lockdown u came to india and see the best colour

[@sherylreviro4133]

Hi new subscriber ❤️

[@gracekariuki2000]

Which camera is this and what app are you using to edit

[@mylessanovaine2896]

Hey I love your pphotography skills. I am also a photographer. And I started last year.

[@seemapatil7264]

Oh how can I forget itz friday today....sorry I'm late😭😭😭

[@allenkarlcarrillo1273]

@alexstempleski what lens did you use on these?

[@brockmyers7083]

What lens do u use

[@abpb07wale]

Sir which camera you use for photography

[@rawanalshouhati2239]

Hi I love u do much❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rawanalshouhati2239]

Am a big fan of u

[@stylez_9213]

What kind of camera do you use

[@forex_trading9x]

Hello! what's your name of devices you use in this video?

[@brucenoble520]

4:56 girl look like the girl from the movie The Host

[@ahoyjayd]

Bro i wish you could do some shots on my car and family

[@jdlofficial3378]

GREAT INSPIRATION FOR ME, YOU KNOW I WANNA BE LIKE YOU BUT I DON’T KNOW WHEN OR WHERE TO START ☹️ I DON’T EVEN HAVE A CAMERA, I’M JUST TAKING PICTS FROM MY CELLPHONE AND THERE SOMETHING THAT I WANNA GET JUST LIKE YOUR PICTS BUT MY CELLPHONE CAN’T GET PERFECTLY, TO BE HONEST I LOVE ALL OF YOUR WORK ❤️ I JUST WANNA BE LIKE YOU, GOT SOME LEGIT IDEAS 💡 AND EFFORTS, I CAN’T WAIT SOMEDAY IF I CAN AFFORD REAL CAMERA I WILL DO THE SAME AS YOURS. -JAPHETH LESTONES Getting 17 years of existence this MAY 7 I’m from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@jdlofficial3378]

THANK YOU ALEX 🙏 MAY YOU HAVE MORE YEARS AS A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER 🙏💪👈

[@jdlofficial3378]

THANK YOU SIR ALEX 🙏 MAY YOU HAVE MORE YEARS AS A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER 🙏💪👈

[@juliuscesarbarot7706]

What camera did u use bro?

[@alexstemp]

my camera is a Sony a7r iii and my lens is a Sony Zeiss 50mm f1.4 :)

[@spamaccount7371]

The stranger with the rose's sister: ._.

[@krunalmistry667]

Pleas make one eadting of photos video

[@rachaeldagg7843]

Who else in #1 do a TikTok dance 😂

[@digvijaysinghbisht2155]

Have you edited these photos? Or they are simply taken? I mean these photos are edited or not?

[@digvijaysinghbisht2155]

Because I want to buy that lens Sir 'Sony Zeiss 50mm f1.4'

[@sikeeyahss7469]

They’re edited

[@cherifali8704]

can you tell me the type of your camera or the name

[@alexstemp]

my camera is a Sony a7r iii and my lens is a Sony Zeiss 50mm f1.4 :)

[@cherifali8704]

Alex Stemplewski thanx man be cause i want to by one but i did'n khnow so what wold you advice me

[@beautifulcreations7935]

I love street photography too. How did you learn to shoot such beautiful pictures? I wanna learn from you.

[@snapphotostudio7708]

What camera n lenses did u use

[@alexstemp]

I Believe my camera is a Sony a7r iii and my lens is a Sony Zeiss 50mm f1.4 :)

[@digvijaysinghbisht2155]

Have you edited these photos? Or they are simply taken? I mean these photos are edited or not?

[@jazarafrye2150]

The guy in the back 0:50

[@zeyya3728]

what camera do ues ?

[@alexstemp]

Nurahman Hakim my camera is a Sony a7r iii and my lens is a Sony Zeiss 50mm f1.4 :)

[@Codycking]

Who films you? While you do these videos, I know Jessica has help with a few but do you just hire a random person?

[@BitDesigns1]

I'm following you on KZbin coz Tiktok is banned in india

[@ZeroBudgetLife]

*name of the first model?*

[@jccordero8323]

Hi Alex, I'm new photographer and I'm planning to do the same photography style like what you are doing. Hoping for your permission.

[@kiwigirlNZ]

You don’t need his permission. Thousands of photographers have been doing this for years. Just do it, and have fun.

[@cherifali8704]

and how much it cost

[@giannepuno1422]

Its better if you add music just like how you do it on tiktok

[@khairulihsan8417]

Some audio effects would be nice..or other editing..just to make audience more intrigue...imho...

[@David-oq5nl]

🤚

[@booteybandit4215]

We need shush girl

[@kaylagorlitz168]

Do you travel internationally?!?! My dream has to always be a model!! I live in the Netherlands now..but originally from MS USA... I have some amazing pictures (selfies) that I've taken..but they look like a professional did them!!! Can you help me out with this?! Or at least get me started..like put my name out there.?!?!

[@maryannlacaba1706]

Can i be your model

[@axelzaki3068]

0:48 that guy on the background is so cringy

[@kennydixter4377]

Hi

[@henny16-bg3jc]

Make it picture culture at suburb lndonesia please. Henny,lndonesia

[@cherifali8704]

plz

[@jannatkhurram7190]

Visit Pakistan

[@shazaanwar1555]

Have you ever took a photo of an old man with a curved spine beside a little happy child just to indicate to the world how life began and how it will end ??!! When the only survivor will be those who did good deeds and worshipped one god the one before every body and the last after every thing ***** who knows may be such a photo will OPEN the Hidden doors for you ...an advice that will shower my SINS

[@jeanmarinellaganaden1299]

Your so cool I just saw your photos on tiktok I'm so amazed🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰