Taking Pictures of Strangers at a Festival

[@nanceelam4025]

If these strangers only knew how lucky they were to have an amazing photographer like yourself take their photos. 😊 Amazing job!!! Bravo!!

[@23krivers32]

I was thinking the same.❤

[@YrsaClicks]

Right?

[@dhdavidholloway]

Definitely take more photos of strangers. These are some of your best images. Real characters and despite no preparation come across really well especially using f2 which you seemed to use for most if not all. Great colour and atmosphere.

[@ohthatcameraman7873]

9:39 “well as long as you pay us” - Irene you have such a professional dedication and I love your response to this statement on the field. You put some much work and energy into this 🙏 You are on top of your passion! Thank you for sharing so much of yourself 🙌

[@brentmiller3250]

I would have never attempted this taking photos of strangers in a crowd, THINKING that the background was too busy. But you nailed it. Super job.

[@experttexan]

Shooting at 1/640 - 1/800 w/ F2 helps eliminate any need for background concern. Lighting has to be good though, because it looks like she's only allowing for 100 ISO the entire time.

[@alexiscuarezma]

this was awesome Irene!!! It's hard to stop random people and take their portrait. You did a such a great job

[@phironcjones4057]

I absolutely adore how you effortlessly captured photos of random people, and the results turned out to be fantastic! Your work continues to inspire us all, and we're grateful for you sharing this incredible photo shoot with us. Keep up the excellent work!

[@sheilapogue7183]

showing us the rejections make them seem way less terrifying, and your talent and efficiency with these portraits is truly impressive! fantastic video.

[@ronco52]

Irene, Thank you for posting this video! I love seeing how you interact with the people at the fair. Posting your Camera settings and camera body and lens for each shot is like icing on the cake for me. I shoot Street Photography and Street portraits at a lot of fairs, festivals, and Western events in Texas, and seeing you in action was informative and so very entertaining as well. Such a great channel, thanks again!!!

[@KarlWitsman]

I liked how you complimented the subjects. Makes them more likely to pose for others, plus probably made them feel good.

[@jonahsadowski]

I've done this. At the Calgary Stampede. Some of my favorite photos I've ever taken came from that day but only after some of the most nerve-racking moments in my life having to build up the courage to ask to take a total stranger's photo. Thanks for this video and the memories it brought back!

[@YrsaClicks]

So brave 💪

[@bibshot1989]

It’s so fun to see people’s reactions and then also see the amazing images you end up with! 🎉 do more!

[@itaylorm]

I am envious of the way that you are so easily able to communicate with people like this to get photographs. Thanks for sharing

[@Jason-ji5yg]

Honestly, I loved this video. I started following you when you were doing creative pics in the backyard shed and this reminds me of that.

[@michael007ish]

This has to be a regular segment. The results were awesome. 🥰

[@philgray7320]

I agree with that sentiment, it was great to watch !

[@RyHallPhoto]

This is a strong move to create brand awareness! This is something I completely forgot about. There are 2 festivals happening this month in Nottingham and I'm going to to do something just like this! Thanks Irene

[@rodneyturnerphoto]

I think would be a great series to start. Images came out awesome.

[@IreneRudnyk]

Would love to do that :)

[@DJVARAO]

@@IreneRudnyk Please do

[@Sabahudin12]

​@@IreneRudnyk❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stevenboesky6692]

Irene...These were great, it looked like so much fun. I think you should do this more often. Please visit NYC, Toronto, or Vancouver and do photos in an urban environment. I think they would be awesome

[@IreneRudnyk]

Great idea!!

[@DrgnSpawn]

The speed you're able to make complete strangers in front of your camera relax so can get the shot is amazing!

[@viperstinger77]

The trick is you have to be a people person/social butterfly, they feed off your energy and groovy vibe it makes them relax straight away...get in and get out. I do this all the time at events

[@GHUMGHAMCANADA]

I enjoyed every bit of it. please do more. Everyone who got this privilege to be in your frame are blessed.

[@TimWells745]

Loved it. Being shy and introverted myself it's hard for me to even consider doing this, yet every time I see a video like this I am inspired to give it a try. Hope I work up the courage to do so. I'd love to see more like this for sure.

[@jimwlouavl]

Fun video. I wonder if any of these folks realized what a treat it was to work with such a super-talented photographer. Would love to see more videos like this.

[@tempertramp]

Irene!!! This was so good!!! It was nice seeing you work/interact with regular ppl. As ALWAYS your photos were amazing! 🫶🏽

[@ElizabethMeadow]

Omg these came out so amaaaazzinnng and the way everyone lights up and being so surprised at how incredible they look 🥹🥹

[@pj2614]

Nice Jeans Irene. The back pockets especially.

[@sorenmelchior]

To an old portrait photographer like myself, this looks like a lot of fun! It reminds me I need to go out and do more spontaneous shooting. I have the Capure 1 app on my iPad, but this idea of using it super mobile with one’s iPhone is definitely something I should try with my Fuji camera and 50 F1.0. Thanks for the great idea, and video.

[@szenute007]

Fantastic film and great spontaneous models. I admire your openness, ability to engage random people and of course your photography skills. Looking forward to more street portraits.

[@Theasaurous]

I love this so so much, it's like ultimate people watching but resulting in stunning photos! The best!

[@ShadowlightPhotography]

Wish I had the balls to pull this off, I'd just cringe my whole way around "Ask a man, risk him wanting to smack me, ask a women, she'll think I am cracking on her" hahaha the fear is real ;) - awesome to see this refreshing take on your photography Irene, love you usual work but this was cool! Kudos!

[@JamesBond-ke5tp]

That 28-70 f2 is such an amazing piece of kit, especially in the hands of a gifted pro like yourself! But holy crap it’s huge!

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

That was sooooo cool! Everyone looks super hip. I'd love to see you do more.

[@IreneRudnyk]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Plally06]

Lol 'you have a good lens' - way to give you no credit at all!!! Great video - really cool to see how you approach people and put them at ease.

[@jellederaedt9628]

Yes! Definately! Once in a while a refreshing way to become more famous on KZbin. Once those strangers see your other work it's a great way to find more models. Love it!

[@brendandavies4538]

That was awesome. Definitely more like this Irene.

[@donalone]

Rarely to see the sponsor ads really answers my question! Good job

[@barryshafer]

I would love to see more videos of you taking pictures of strangers!!! The photos came out awesome!!! Very inspiring!

[@soulties_productions]

LOVE LOVE - AND YES, DO MORE OUTDOOR PHOTOSHOOTS, I KNOW HARD THOUGHT BUT YOU DEFINITELY DID THE MOST

[@johnherzel718]

The Stampede always seems to bring out the fun people. Love all of the looks and the giant pandas!

[@UnHellequined]

Great video! Love it. An important lesson seeing all these great results without you obsessing over placement and background, just whatever was close and let the wide aperture and stampede colours do the rest. Also the ability to interact and send photos right away actually seems really helpful interacting with people, showing you're willing to share the photos right then and there is quite an ice breaker and something I need to look into for my somewhat older gear and old school physical instead of cloud storage. Admittedly, this video also makes me wonder if we've hit a point where people will react to "I'm shooting for youtube" as something more normal and understandable than just a photographer taking photos!

[@sleepyricky4826]

That one guy that complimented your lens...I'm sure he meant well. 😊 I know the feeling when people focus on the gear over the photographer. It happens.

[@kimberlyb7]

I enjoyed this sm, & everyone looked so cute cute, wearing unique ensembles.. Love the info on Capture one too !!! Tysm 🔥👏🏼💛

[@viperstinger77]

That was great Irene, you know this will be very popular with upcoming street photographers or young photographers just starting out.

[@johnp1]

It's amazing how you can turn anyone to a good model. Good video!

[@flyfishigsi1188]

Irene, I love this. Love your approach to people and the way you interact with them. So easy going. I so want to try this, but hesitant.

[@raytbrown2]

What cool software! Thanks for the sponsor review. I downloaded it by minute 4:48 and then returned to watch the rest of the great video.

[@jeffrey.thomas]

This has to be a start of a new series 💯♥️😊

[@IreneRudnyk]

I just might do it

[@hungriot]

I really enjoyed this video. No professional models, no any preparation, just every day Peoples and great photos on the spot. I found it more entertaining than photoshoots with pro models.

[@dje7917]

Love that video. Please more it's just awsome and dynamic!! Great stuff

[@juniorrosario427]

LOVE IT!! YOU SHOULD DO THIS MORE OFTHEN... 👏👏👏

[@ellaricketts]

Loved this kind of video, capturing people in spontaneous moments !!

[@DougHall65]

Great video, Irene. Loved all the shots but it was one with the Canadian flag in the background that warmed my heart most! 🇨🇦🐎

[@bugeyesweb]

Fantastic video showing how you work and the tech you use well done would love to see more

[@KhoaNewZen]

her hearts are perfect!

[@LeeZavitz]

Yassss

[@KurtClark]

What a fun day! I like how many of the people responded to the results. I've always loved street-style and other photography that is "in the moment." Thanks for sharing!

[@vonpotatostein]

Loved all the portraits!! But can we talk about their style at 2:47 OMG love it so much!!!!!!! As always beautiful portraits!!!!!!

[@BankonJovan]

Jason Allen sent me here, and you did NOT disappoint!

[@tlolovestats]

Wow! Beautiful results. Very cool characters and that one girl was just beautiful...can't belive shes not already a model

[@lolosalcedo6824]

"The good lens" always happens to us. Greetings from Peru, I love your videos a lot and it always inspires me to keep taking photos.

[@noahtrath]

I mean, she is very talented and could be taking awesome pictures with a cheap setup. That being said, her lens is insanely good and has a great look. So even a less talented person could take nice photos at 70mm and f2.0. It does help that most of the people are good looking. 😁 Maybe that’s her trained eye, picking out the best subjects. To an untrained eye, any sharp, bokeh heavy portrait looks great 😂 and that’s something the lens+camera have a huge effect on. A 50mm f5.6 kit lens will look nice still, but that’s where you could see her talent stand out more. Of cause, there are people who’d take bad pictures, using her exact setup too😂

[@AlexBeaverProductions]

This was such a fun and enjoyable video to watch. Do more of this kind of video!

[@dougmacmillan1712]

Love it! It just goes to show that all you have to do is ask, especially if you are cute and petite (I'm neither). Also, I love how you just let them strike a pose with minimal direction. Most folks will strike a natural pose. I thought about you the other day since I haven't been keeping up. I've always liked your work, I'm glad KZbin suggested this.

[@billj5645]

Looks like a lot of fun! Real photos of real people.

[@darrylbradley5426]

Irene, you're one of the best. Taking great images on the fly, awesome

[@carolleimbach6407]

Yes, I love these random people❤❤❤

[@raquelcook8429]

OMG, I was nervous for you! Lol! But those photos came out great and I really loved this video!

[@falguniandmanish_]

I wanted to take some photos during the last festival in Berlin, but couldn't. I like the confidence that you have and the way you were able to approach people to take their photos.

[@Visualxposed]

Looks like that’s been your go to lens lately. Can’t wait to try it out next week.

[@karinabrandenburg8425]

Love this Irene! You give me confidence to go out and ask, thank you! 😊

[@romiemiller7876]

Summer Fest here in Albuquerque today. I love Capture One. Better color than other programs, and tethering is tops, too.

[@NicholasSpeaks]

How does a editing software have better color? The camera and lens create the color

[@donnyhelvey]

That was amazing! Their smiles were so infectious. Made my Saturday!

[@usersdflius]

Love this Irene!!! Also, love that top on you. ❤

[@philgray7320]

Loved this, beautiful people beautiful photos !!

[@kwolenberger5202]

I’m guessing those people had no idea how good you are.

[@kuntal.goswami]

Absolutely loved this concept !

[@MichaelSasser]

I love the first girl loves them so much she wanted more 🤣

[@IreneRudnyk]

Hahah the best compliment to the photographer :)

[@waleedonbike]

Amazing! We wanna see more of such videos👏🏽

[@vincentlamoureux422]

Super cool video! The pics are wonderful and these guys were lucky to bump into Irene at the Stampede!

[@christophewagner4028]

Fantastic images ! This 28 70 f 2.0 is incredible

[@IreneRudnyk]

It really is!

[@nandonosenotanl9666]

Yea please go out there when possible I loved your pictures

[@kymswan4942]

This was utterley awesome, you totally rock. I simply don't have the confidence to do this and would worry about permissions, model release forms etc. I'd not know where to start. It is a super informative video, thank you ❤

[@CosmoVlog]

this was awesome, please do more of these!!!

[@RokDAWG1]

I love this! I love your approach! You are so inviting and so fun! It helps to get people out of their shell & feel relaxed!

[@jonathanwaldie]

Would love to see more videos like this!

[@javiera1974]

Something different from what you normally post, but I like it! Thanks ❤

[@belaacs5238]

With a killer photographer, a killer lens and killer characters, the result is awesome. Irene, you should try some street photography with uniquely dressed characters. The Super Crawl in Hamilton is a very good place to find those guys.

[@DavidWilson_mfx]

What a fun one, Irene! This will be perfect to share with my students to help them break the ice when they photograph strangers. I’ve loved your work for a while now. I teach Digital Photography at College of the Redwoods in Humboldt, County, California.

[@jenningsford8961]

The overcast day really helped you get truly nice photos, along with that great RF 28-70 lens.

[@IreneRudnyk]

Ahh you see I wish i had a nice sunset, but overcast is easy to control

[@RyoHazuki224]

Super fun photos! My social anxiety would have issues doing this though, going up to strangers and asking to take their photo. I know, I'm a photographer and getting into a field where I have to be social is probably not a good idea. Heck, in my town we even have these "street meets" where all sorts of photographers and creatives come together around an area and just take pictures and have fun. I go to them, but usually for the first hour after I get there I just sit in my car, trying to build up the courage to just get out there. Then once I do I hardly ask anybody there for photos, even though thats the point of the whole meet anyway. I walk around until people as ME to take their photos (unless its somebody I already know) But yeah, you wouldn't catch me at a music fest just asking randoms to take their photos. I'd be having a panic attack.

[@DJOneArm]

Irene did great, but the camera person is the real MVP.

[@IreneRudnyk]

My husband films my BTS, I’ll let him know someone appreciated his work 😂😂

[@DJOneArm]

@@IreneRudnyk Give him a fist bump for me, please and thank you. Keep up the good work. The both of you.

[@marcoreyes538]

im in love with this woman and her great job ❤

[@Justas49]

Straped phone case is brilliant idea.

[@zoilokudo4934]

im coming back to photography again and this videos inspires me to do better the second time around hehe.. thanks irene!

[@SinCosTan1by0]

magic is in the hands,not the lens.magic is in giving directions for the pose.Irene is magical.

[@WilliamAlvarez86]

I actually like your set up right now. Amazing. I have capture one/iPhone/cables. I’m going to start doing this.

[@nealpp]

Great video and lots of great subjects. But, for me, the second girl in the white cowboy boots does it for me... Her eyes and smile just draw you in-such natural beauty

[@DineYazhi]

She is blessed...

[@jforester7]

Yeah this was a cool video. I vote do more. Also that that girl at the start in the blue jeans....lord have mercy. lol

[@edwardfoster6367]

This was so fun! Please do more videos like this one!

[@Lanc83]

Great video! So many warm feelings and emotions! I was charged with positive for a month in advance. Thank you!

[@kenromero9236]

What a great concept! I can do this with my LUMIX 2500 direct to my iPhone but never thought of this! Thanks. Great work as usual.

[@sadowskaphoto]

So so cool!!!