How switching to Black & White changes your mindset -- Walkie Talkie with Kazu Nakajima (Ep. 28)

[@delgrandephotos]

"this pictures will live longer than my life, so i think thats special" this.

[@TheWooloomoolloo]

A high IQ plus a good eye plus a good camera plus working a lot. A pleasure to watch.

[@Grain_Damage]

Love Kazu and his pictures - seems a super humble fella but he’s low-key building one of the strongest bodies of work of any photographer featured on this series - truly such a deft and subtle eye - look forward to buying his book one day - keep em comin Paulie!

[@NewYorkerPEACE]

He's different than a lot of walkie talkie shooter and seem to consider composite and situations more than running up on peeps in midtown which is cool but I dig his style. Go Kazu

[@babettesfeast6347]

He’s lightning fast

[@IceBergs]

I've probably watched this twenty times, and today I noticed something pretty amazing watching this. At 4:55 you can clearly his back and how the shirt he's wearing has sun faded around his bag and camera strap. True dedication

[@jankraemer3537]

Which means you’ve watched 7 hours of one interview that’s 21 minutes long?

[@IceBergs]

@@jankraemer3537 that's nothing I just spent 8 hours outside and took 2 photos

[@michaelculhane7227]

This guy has been a photographer for 3 years? He was born with a great eye! Increadible

[@itsjorgieeSF]

Kazu understands the fundamentals of photography. He’s going to be a legend!

[@dirkcallaway]

Photography is life and death for this man. Watch out. Kazu is comin' for real.

[@JethroWestraad]

This guy has taken the best Walkie talkie images on the day that I’ve seen in the series so far. Thanks for sharing Paulie. You’re opening up the conversation for all of us to hear. Love from South Africa!

[@bqfilms]

“When I read his book I feel like Im watching a movie” such a great line, we should all strive for that in our pictures

[@jordhon]

Kazu's positioning and timing is so impeccable. You can tell he has so much experience not only spotting moments but getting in the right place and waiting to get the shot he wants. Lots of inspiration from seeing him work!!

[@bqfilms]

This comment!!

[@chrishumphreys2554]

This was one of my favourite walkie talkie episodes so far. I love what he said about the difference between composition in colour vs black and white. As soon as his images went up on screen you could see it made perfect sense. Some great shots on the day too - the woman lying down on the steps was particularly memorable. 👌

[@alonmizrahi9297]

jeezz ... mesmerized at the amount of amazing photos he took on this walk alone! composition just seems so natural for him. can't wait for the book.

[@LeneMulan-jt2dc]

Man i am addicted to this channel

[@cooperchyuh]

photography is like a diary entry. love that so much

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Wow, a lot of great shots among his examples. IMO his B/W shots are much better than his Color shots. He's got a great eye for composition and framing. Well done. Thanks for sharing

[@four_tay8986]

KAZU!!!! love this dude and his pictures. Honestly, without this wonderful serries, I wouldnt know about half these dudes. You're doing fantastic work paulie, keep showing these fantastic artists off!

[@irishstew2133]

I love his attitude! He is amazing. And incredible. And dope. And he seems like a good hugger.

[@ridvanyavuz5030]

He is the real real photographer who is coming a very rich cultural background which reflects on his work .. amazing , pure

[@analogish2046]

My favorite walkie talkie yet. Really great compositions in his work and would definitely be interested in a book when he decides to do one

[@TAK19901]

I'm watching from Fukushima, Japan the prefecture next to Yamagata. I use to skate and I've been doing photography job too. very happy to see Japanese guy on this channel. mad respect to Kazu san!

[@triumph_cv]

love the walkie talkie series! Would you ever consider visiting some of these guys home and document them printing their pics? I would love to see their set-ups, watch them print and scan and their thought processes

[@Visualmeditations2024]

He moves so fast and isn’t scared to take more then one photo! I love it!

[@adam-inglis]

I love Kazu's work and find it very relatable as an outsider in America. He's got an important perspective. Great episode Paul and Kazu.

[@tim_butcher]

Best Walkie Talkie yet, Paulie. Kazu, you have a way of seeing that reminds me of Winogrand. And why don’t more NYC photographers go to Central Park?

[@whereameye527]

I feel like Kazu is my best friend through the screen. Love his mindset so much.

[@marcfootman2766]

It’s been a long time coming. Great episode. You can tell he’s such a nice humble guy 🙏

[@davidryan4053]

Such a nice humble photographer, and he's good at his craft too.

[@hotcocoadrinker]

7:00 put me into shock. That wouldn't have looked as good in color I feel.

[@seafoodrichy]

Never stop this series, truly so insightful and well made.

[@AlexOnStreets]

Finally! Great to see him on. I really like his work and attitude. お疲れ様です!

[@dantesalvati6336]

Men your content its incredible. Im from Argentina, and today gonna get my first roll for the inspiration of this videos. Thankssss!

[@ryutovlog6667]

I love Kaz's photos! I am proud that Japanese people are appearing on this channel.

[@mattsiiteri4366]

This series of yt single handedly got me interested in street photography and introduced a bunch of photographers I would never have heard of otherwise ❤

[@Xlornick]

The tune the jazz band is playing about 4:44 in is a Sam Rivers tune called "Beatrice", if anyone is curious. NYC has to be the only place in the world you can hear a street band playing Sam Rivers. Miss that town. Great video!! Love this series, I'm hooked.

[@w4345]

Kazu, your photos are brilliant !

[@pocketgrim4942]

Yes what ive been waiting for. Really wanted to see how Kazu is behind the camera, his pictures are so damn good. Him, Gee, reuben and matt are really convincing me to go black and white and stay that way for a bit.

[@IceBergs]

Back again, Today I made an amazing discovery in this video at 0:50 a woman walk by in the frame, she looked familiar. That's because she was ALSO in a walkie-talkie, in Trevor Wisecup Walkie Talkie at 6:55 Trevor Photographs her.

[@woodyshade]

I love his pictures. It is so refreshing to see he gets all the elements of composition and timing, lights and shadows, storytelling. Wow! New York must be a Luna park for photographers.

[@tjftor]

Kazu has great composition and subjects in his photos, great story also.

[@Westlake72]

I've watched about 10 or so of these films and what I find so interesting is how all their characters are so different from each other but all are incredibly articulate in their own way, though are lot of the credit must also go to Paulie B here for his interview style and editing work.

[@andraseros5927]

Can't believe that I almost watched all the episodes of WT and he's the first that brings up Central Park. What a scene... I have never wanted to photograph street so bad since I'm binge-watching this serie. Thanks for making me feel wanna try new things and hobbys!

[@ChrisVidouras]

Ah yess a fellow b&w shooter and darkroom printer!!! Great stuff!!

[@teagueshoup]

Most relatable artist you’ve had on here yet. I love his philosophy and mindset towards the art. I see why you two hang so much!

[@Crackerwith2Hondas]

his skating background helps so much

[@thekingswit]

best series on youtube

[@25kpoole]

So many great jems in this episode... both in images and conversation. I think his breakdown of color vs B&W was really interesting, characters vs the scene.

[@seandavey7085]

Great title 'line of sight' the mum said to her daughter in passing. Hard to beat the trilogy Greater Atlanta, South Central and South East. Steinmetz is indeed a wonderful photographer. I'd love to see Kazu work outside of NYC. He has a beautiful sense of space in some of his photos made in the natural environment.

[@nw_lhp]

Kazu’s photos are absolutely incredible man!

[@borisapple]

so great, good work kazu

[@nxaphoto]

This guy is different! Kazu is going to be a legend for sure! I've watch this episode so many times, i always comeback for some inspiration from kazu! Thanks for this episode! We want Kazu part 2 at somepoint.

[@garonkiesel1646]

What I love about Kazu is his mastery of the craft and his knowledge of photographic history. Bravo!!!!

[@explorerexplorer2263]

well done Kazu, one of the best walkie-talkies. kazoo is so honest and inspiring. well done Paulie!!!

[@supitsadriel6146]

Been seeing him on your ig stories a few times. Was wondering if there was going to be an episode like this👍

[@WarrenWest3]

When fly fishing, you attempt to choose the fly (decorative hook) that most closely resembles what the fish are choosing to eat at the moment. The fish are hiding in slower water (behind rocks for example) as to not wade through fast currents which overheats them or makes them work to hard. They are simply catching a quick glimpse of the fly (or your hook) - the one they are eating - and ignoring everything else. Without a thought, they pop into the faster water, momentarily, to grab it. What Kazu said about knowing what you are looking for in a picture must help so much with regard to your timing of the subject/light/moment of capture. I.e., "boom, there it is" (snap). That is going to be difficult to train for and something I really need to work on.

[@mr3pac]

Kazu is a very good guy. This is a great video

[@SilatShooter]

Love all of these. Enjoyed Kazu's images and his story.

[@TNKHART]

Watching your videos on street photography is so inspiring. I can't imagine being so close to people and taking their picture without asking. How do these street photographers not get beat down and their camera's taken? Either way, thank you for sharing and inspiring me. Maybe I'll get my but out there and "give it a shot." Respects.

[@livgrengarcia3546]

At last! been waiting for this episode for a long time!

[@senyang2260]

Simply put this is one of the best YT contents in the genre of Street Photography. Bravo!!!

[@DavidBirchphoto1.]

Really interesting guy, always in the moment.

[@komagome03]

Nice to see a guy that is super passionate, humble and talented. He is gonna make it in this very hard field.

[@DreDay4K]

incredible

[@kipmay5101]

I like Kazu’s philosophy and style. His images are great.

[@josephrobertkrauss]

wow, his photos are so so beautiful

[@mstahfreeze]

Loved Kazu's wisdom in his creative process

[@aperturepunk]

Thank you for these videos i look forward to them so much.

Thanks for the work you do, Paulie! I'm hooked on your content. Keep it up and much love!

[@castrojr.971]

Just want to say I really like this series man, it's interesting to hear the thoughts of street photographers and see a bit of their process.

[@zoranzambo7364]

best one yet.. great book of work

[@LocalSkaterInTown]

wow, my favorite episode to date. he's amazing !

[@3Jesse33]

Your work is amazing.

[@tilikumtim5562]

Brilliant episode (as usual!).

[@KristianDowling]

Great pictures and an even greater attitude. Wishing him the very best of luck

[@Johnny_shade]

Kazu, you are an artist 👏🏼 keep it up!! Love Walkie-talkie, keep ‘Em coming Paulie! best ‘Doc’ series out there💯

[@josep6673]

Buen video, buen fotografo a seguir en los próximos años, le deseo mucha suerte.

[@DanCohoon]

The first day I worked at a darkroom in the 90s the dude training me said "All photographers are assholes" well he was wrong about this guy. This dude is rad.

[@trentglass2306]

i wanna meet kazu hes so humble seems like a great dude. hes definitely one of my favorite active photographers rn

[@GaitaPonto]

wow...great photography, a great eye for composition and lots of passion. Love your work Kazu. Well done bro.

[@HelloAndyTung]

BRO! the shot against of the girl in the white dress on the stairs. Was a stunning.

[@aawonnewton]

Been waiting for this one. Let’s go Kazuuuu

[@jameswilted]

I agree so much with the idea of shooting differently when using black and white/colour, I’ve never heard somebody else say it and never really thought much about it, but it was cool to hear someone say exactly how I feel haha. Another great episode, thank you so much for this series :-)

[@jasonblake5576]

What a great human being.❤

[@lissrckstdy7855]

I love this series so much. Great work Paulie on keeping it up and introducing me and other viewers to different perspectives of street photography. Super inspiring and makes me want to go to NY so bad

[@melissahelenhill]

Lovely person and lovely photos

[@depotmsa2362]

the sound of the advance lever is so addicting !!!!

[@Philly7615]

Such a good dude.

[@keeganoconnellphotography]

Will always loves this series, keep up the good work!

[@KeinBierVorVierAlter]

I find it hard to believe the dude is only photographing for 3 years. Absolutely amazing shots.

[@Charlie_YS]

He mentions that he studies the pioneers a lot and reads a lot, maybe that will help him a lot.

[@stevehageman6785]

Another great walk, thanks!

[@normapadro420]

I used to live there. I always carried my two cameras in my backpack. There are so many things to photograph there. It was a lot of fun for me.

[@gemboon]

Yeaahhh thiss episode its i have been waiting for..great kazuu

[@deedrickirwinii6256]

One of the best to ever do it

[@mattbray_studio]

Best one I've seen so far. He's amazing

[@t-money561]

pretty amazing how this fella became so good so fast

[@vinylisland6386]

This guy is the real deal. Very much in the Winogrand tradition.

[@danielsaaiman]

Excellent episode!

[@christophercaballero9473]

finally Kazus walkie talkie is here!!!

[@StumpyGaming]

Thank you both!! hands down my favorite one yet!

[@SkipSpitzer]

The image of the woman laying down on the steps is really great.