How To Photograph a Stranger 1975

[@JohnFreePhtography]

Many thanks to Deeno who makes these videos with me. For many years we have worked together to try and explain my process of making my photos. Deeno and I are very happy to try and help others to know the great pleasure of being an effective photographer.

[@hukumongdu]

Most inspiring photographer on youtube, hands-down.

[@flurp100]

ive been in a rut of depression, lack of motivation and desire etc, for the past four months, havent taken a single photo in that time, havent developed any film for even longer... im not quite at the point where i feel well enough to get back into the world and start making photos again, but this video made me feel a little better, so for that i thank you Mr.Free. always nice to see that youve uploaded another video.

[@JohnFreePhtography]

I am happy for you. I also feel blue at times, but my photography saves me every time. My photography gives me a chance to do something important. To make visual poetry,(or try too), for a hungry world seeking peace and love. We both are photographers with the hope of producing photographs which might help mankind. To show men and women in a fine way and to celebrate the greatness that can come out of a heart and brain and camera as a gift from us to the world with our love and devotion to a fantastic way of life, which is being a loving and devoted photographer.

[@eyeholeman69]

John you’re the only photographer i watch on youtube, you are such an inspiration and i love learning from you. If you ever made a podcast about photography I think that would be very cool, you have a very nice voice to listen to

[@lopsan457]

Dear John, not only do I feel touched by your work, but most of all Sir, you got that swing while walking the streets and talking with people. After all it's a wonderful world and you're making us feel it! Inspirational and exampelery for all of us out there, so Thank you very much!

[@JohnFreePhtography]

Thanks brother. Your kind words give me a smile. Thank you.

[@lopsan457]

@@JohnFreePhtography Haha You're welcome sir. Also big shout out to Deeno! Thanks for being there.

[@millerdp]

Technology and humanity. From the backyard to the train yard. Superb.

[@georgeroukis]

keep em coming John. Today I took your advice when on my lunch break walk and took so many photos of people. The smile does wonders u r right.

[@ayteeattam]

Predictably superbly balanced between a raft of practical advice and philosophical encouragement - a mixture between, for instance, "practise in the backyard with this device" and "you are trying to soothe and educate mankind". And "here are my shots to show you I can do it". Keep it up John and Deeno - photographers (esp in the so-called "first world") need this advice and we as sure as bloody hell need the philosophy.

[@rhbraly]

I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of years now and at first I was impressed by your high view of photography. To me street/documentary photography was just a past time, something I played at. But you have shown me that it is important work. As I’m now beginning to get that fact I think that it comes though in my images and I’m pushing myself more and more each time I go out. I don’t know if I’ve expressed what I mean very well but I would like to say thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. It really does help people.

[@thecreator1455]

I watch this guy's video over and over and over again. I love you, john. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@JohnFreePhtography]

Wow, thank you. It’s my pleasure

[@cybermike-exe]

i missed your stories john, so inspiring

[@RebelPrintMedia]

Just...Brilliant.

[@NelliButt]

LOVED the picture with the train moving on the side. Wonderful photographs

[@georgecastro4188]

That was a phenomenal post John! Think you so much!📷

[@carlosrenecastro6299]

Lovely video, Mr. Free! It was a pleasure seeing you at last nights show.

[@JohnFreePhtography]

A great pleasure to visit with you and your dad. I am happy for your skill and devotion to photography.

[@lusventures701]

The inspiration I needed to not be afraid but to be bold... and nice

[@shootretro8121]

Just brilliant. Great video John.

[@reecord2]

these videos always come along at just the right time in my life

[@DS-on3tb]

Another great video John.

[@Socrates...]

When you going to make another video? I am hungry for more knowledge. You are real and I appreciate that.

[@nikhilchandra9258]

I can listen to this man whole day long. So inspiring and always something new to learn from the stories he tells.

[@lights80088]

John, please, more video's. You are a rare man and a breath of fresh air. Love your teaching. Thank you.

[@Spnwax]

Thank you, John.

[@kerstenzolfel1342]

Kersten Zölfel I am always happy when new videos of you are to be seen. I am excited about your way of taking photos. You can watch the videos again and again. That's how life is shown. Please continue like this. Greetings from a fan from Cologne, Germany.

[@joehsu6975]

Truly admire what John said and always learn something from his talk. "Most inspiring photographer on youtube"+1

[@nickfanzo]

Beautifully said

[@adambaratz1679]

Your videos are extremely helpful and motivating - please make more!

[@alexfxlll]

I have a lot of love for you john, thank you for inspiring me for 5 plus years.

[@JohnFreePhtography]

I get pleasure sharing with others. I want everyone to be able to enter the fantastic world that I enter when I have a camera hanging from my neck. To look for and then to notice great instants in everyday life that when photographed with great love, produces a masterpiece from the common place.

[@thecreator1455]

love your work john thank you for your time and knowledge .

[@colynbarrett8127]

Yet, another Great Documentary. Many thanks and Kind regards Colyn.

[@LedGaRRagE]

Thank you Mr. Free !

[@ccbphoto]

Thanks for the great video John and caring enough to teach your experience to others.

[@GeorgTheGuitar]

Thank you for your advice and inspiration!

[@joopvanodenhoven]

WOW, John. You’re SPOT-ON about every aspect (!). Very VERY nice what you DO and what you DID. PURE photographic DNA.

[@JohnFreePhtography]

Thank you Joop.

[@GreigStott]

This was great John, thanks for sharing your inspiration and experience with the world 👍📷❤

[@haiyanqu698]

So inspiring, thanks so much for the education!! My all time favorite photographer!!

[@TitoMariategui]

Thank you for your advice Mr. Free. Greetings from Lima, Perú. Great video!

[@donald_drums]

Please just record a podcast, you have the perfect voice for it!

[@lights80088]

John, your style and way of teaching is a breath of fresh air. I really love your video's and admire your abilities. Thank you so much for taking time to share and teach us, the photographic community. I wish you well.

[@diegoderas7487]

Such great advice John. Inspiring me to get out there and make something new, thank you.

[@JohnFreePhtography]

Good for us Diego.

[@MacKintoshPhoto]

Amazing advice. Thank you!

[@ribasnet]

Fantastic

[@elscotitojedpa]

Such true amazing experienced words. This is great.

[@mikedesimone2559]

Hello John, As always very inspiring to watch you as being one of the very best at what you do, as you know KZbin if full of New Street Photographers, but there's a certain element that most are missing in your field' thank you for sharing on how to approach and capture a visual moment.

[@JohnFreePhtography]

Thank you Mike. I share because I want others to go into the magic world of street photography that I love so much.

[@gastontrrs]

Great video! Thank you so much for sharing. And your images are amazing!

[@writerman242]

Hey John I just watched a Eugene Smith video And this one of yours came up next. 👏👏

[@realphotography]

I'm still wondering how John isn't a youtube star yet. He's way over all popular channels that talk about ph.

[@gerardodalchielelueiro6818]

Hi John your history as photographer is very interesting and your work very wonderfull Receive my congratularions I am a colegue from ARGENTINA

[@JohnFreePhtography]

Thank you Gerardo, Now we are brothers with the same intent, which is to make meaningful photographs and give them out to a hungry world.

[@rileysmithphoto]

The man!

[@jgree89]

You put into words what I've been doing without realising. It's an act, a white lie, misdirection etc. Eloquent as always. I learn as much from you as I do Cartier Bresson.

[@elshuffles]

wow, what immense words.

[@MrBluesfly]

Thank you.

[@donmarco567]

more videos please!! :P

[@fra91_]

This is simply emotional and fantastic to hear. It's thanks to people like you if I get passionate about something and you definitely got me in love with photography! I hope to attend one of your workshop one day! I am a beginner and I would love to know what lenses you used in your work, I know it's a 35mm, 50mm and 28mm, could you please tell me which one in particular? (I mean f1.8 or whatever). Your answer would be much much appreciated! Thanks again from the bottom of my heart for this great story...

[@Benjohns89]

Write a book :)

[@quentincherrier]

merci

[@chillaxsnip3r93]

I love all these videos. I hope I get to meet you john. I would love to show you how motivated you have made me to be a better photographer.

[@JohnFreePhtography]

Thanks. I want all people to have the fun I am having in photography.

[@AlberoFelicissimo]

the trouble with the slr is the bloody mirror sound when you shoot :(

[@mr.sudbury3856]

What was/is John´s go to film ?

[@JG-bh9rz]

I think Kodak Tri-X 400

[@daxtonmaddox4614]

Ruskut It's actually Ilford HP5 ISO 400 B&W film.

[@ksavclicks6576]

Dear John, one query ; if the subject later ask to see the photos and finds out basically what you captured is himself , then how would handle the situation ! Thanks in advance

[@zolie.7191]

...he is shooting with an analog camera.

[@outtathyme5679]

Rip sir

[@absolute1020]

I got a tip for anyone who is afraid to get close to people to take photo, like me. Every time you shy away from a photo, come back and watch this video :) then go out tomorrow and make another

[@JohnFreePhtography]

Thanks Francis.

[@absolute1020]

@@JohnFreePhtography It's me who should thank you for the inspiration.

[@erikatzen9216]

Today, 2020, it's not allowed to take pictures of strangers on the streets in most places I know of. This is the law in most of Europe. So that's a thing I guess.......

[@Irnbruist]

03:18 Did you really ment 1/2s? You have to had extremely stady arms to hand held a SLR this long...

[@JohnFreePhtography]

The train moving out, was quite a distance from my camera, which meant I would have to slow my shutter speed way down. I am sorry you did not enjoy my video enough to say so.

[@Irnbruist]

I really liked your video, never said otherwise! I just wondered how you could held a shot steady at 1/2s with an SLR while I strugle with 1/8 with a RF...

[@nickfanzo]

It’s perfectly possible