Large Format Night Photography

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[@GreggObst]

For me, the donut shop image is of a time and place. Look at the phone booth and the ice machine framing it all. The real test of the exposure is the full range of tonality in that trash can on the right. Very nice. Lots of challenges but it turned out in the end. One tip on shooting at night is to get a red LED rear bike light that has a flashing mode. They attach easily to one tripod leg without getting in the way and may keep you from getting yourself run over because people are too busy on their phones to be paying attention to where you are in relation to where they think they ought to be driving.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thanks Gregg! Thats a pretty darn good tip!

[@TorpedoJohnes]

This is what I like the most in film photography, you are ready to spend two hours in the middle of the night just to take a picture🔥

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Hell yeah!

[@MakersTeleMark]

This works perfect at 1.5x. And we don't respond because we don't watch shorts and aren't on instagram. But keep what you are doing, because you are the best film channel on KZbin.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I appreciate that!

[@bradlylocking5522]

Such an amazing exposure of the donut shop. Pretty amazing how well exposed the highlights and shadows are

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I appreciate it! It could be a bit better in the highlights but like I said, I was a bit compromised lol

[@AWhimsicalStatue]

I've always wanted to shoot that neon sign of the donut dip. You captured it so well - wow!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you!

[@davidrothschild8913]

I think the BW was a great choice and took this beyond what could be considered ‘cliche’ . I enjoyed your process. A lot of those thoughts and ‘annoyances’ I’ve experienced while shooting some of my night work back in 2017

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Im glad that you could relate to it. It does get pretty frustrating sometimes but its usually worth it. Thanks for hanging buddy

[@tedphillips2951]

I really admire you dedication. I have to up my game. I hope Nick is watching!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you Ted!

[@chesslover8829]

In your video, I love all of your images. The last one in particular is a great city scene at night! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@11anfilm96]

A black cardboard disc to hold in front of the lens when the cars pass, and a stopwatch that you can stop timing when you hold the disc in front of the lens.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Ohh interesting. Ive never thought about that

[@Cookerab]

The shot of the ads and building is great. I liked it the most of all of them. You really make me want to wade into 4x5. Been shooting film since mid 90s, medium format since 99 with a small break...

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Its worth getting into if you're dedicated

[@HOBOCARTEL1]

Dig that “Photo” building at the end.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

haha I appreciate it

[@rpdee7344]

6/4/23 My curiosity got me about shooting a 4 x 5 View camera at night. When I was in the Navy going to Navy Photo A School or first camera was a 4x5 Graphic Press camera with about a 30lb wooden tripod that I used to take some nighttime lite power plant photos at night like you the exposers were long, but the meter spot readings were bases for my exposed, I also did a few longer than due to reciprocity of the BW sheet film. The negative looked great and like you stated just having the larger negative 4 x 5 size was way ahead of any 135 negatives in comparison, towards the end of the training we switched to a Canon EM-1 which had more automation built-in. Like you I used 135 and med formats depending on my needs, My favorite for 35m m was the Konica Auto reflex T series and the Mamiya original 645, the twin lenses were Mamiya 330 and the Yashica Mat 124G

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I appreciate you sharing

[@adamgriswold3776]

Can’t wait to see how that shot turned out in color! I used to be a strict “color only” shooter for reasons I don’t even remember at this point. But your videos brought me back to my love of black and white photography

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Im glad to hear it! I love Black and White for Large Format.

[@rpdee7344]

Having shoot much of my photography in mostly black and white and printing it myself. I did struggle shooting in color because the process of shooting in color has a different set of what makes a good photo, the color alone in the photo can make or break it, when black and white you have, tones, textures, amount of details yhat could be varied with filters and processing along with the fact that we do see in color. It is a different thinking prosess when shooting from black & white to color.

[@kwmfoto]

Nice work, as usual. I love shooting urban nightscapes so it was cool to see you return to this.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I appreciate it Keith!

[@Folly_Inds]

I'm glad to finally have an episode to match the lovely photo of a donut shop we got from the Patreon! I did some night shooting over the summer when visiting family but I haven't done anything recently. Probably should rectify that sometime

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I appreciate you dropping the Patreon mention! Definitely have to get out there. Hopefully it starts to warm up soon lol

[@ducatitastic]

Great video Robbie, one of your best yet and certainly my favourite so far.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you so much, boss!

[@lorrainehealy1811]

Beautiful work! And it’s great how honest you are about the struggle of composing at night on 4x5, it’s what we all go through.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you Lorraine!

[@garrickmclaughlin4356]

B&W works well with the night locations. Makes me want to go out and shoot at night again Make a west coast trip soon

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

It may be easier on the west coast since its warmer

[@timlinville9944]

Really appreciate your style and presentation of your photographic experiences and technical knowledge. Looking forward to watching all your videos. Best of luck.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you very much!

[@mikskinner6431]

Fantastic image of a very 'photographic' building.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

haha I appreciate it!

[@DistortionControl]

The thumbnail image for this video stopped me in my tracks, not only because I have an affinity for neon and the vibes of Americana evoked by diner architecture of this era (which I associate, rightly or wrongly, with a kinder and gentler time), but also because I almost immediately realized this type of urban scene is not what I've typically seen you photograph. You've a keen eye for composition in any case, and I appreciate seeing it turned toward the architecture of a city, even with all the uncomfortable stares that can accompany that when photographing with unavoidably conspicuous gear, which no doubt adds to the process a layer of complexity and self-awareness as opposed to shooting in the quiet solemnity of a field. And while I rarely comment on videos, since I'm doing so, I want to express that one of the things I appreciate about your channel is that you've got talent tempered by humility.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I really appreciate you taking the time out to say something so kind. Thank you :)

[@andydreadsbmx]

14:46 digging this shot, love the good ol' light streak coming down the street and the F32 stars 🙂

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you so much!

[@mortenthesbl5535]

Always inspiring to watch your videos - just what I needed to start off the weekend 🙂

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I appreciate that buddy! Glad you enjoyed it

[@benthomas2113]

My favorite KZbinr hands down! I sincerely enjoy your in depth arsenal of such cool gear and am always excited to see what camera and film you’re using as of late. Most recently I’ve been shooting a lot of expired 220 film because your video from a little while ago gave me inspiration. Keep up the stellar work and great editing!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I appreciate that Ben! I wish I could find more 220 film. Its pretty great when it works well

[@cf8979]

Awesome video as usual Robbie. I loved the shot of the photo ads! Really cool scene

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you so much!

[@brineb58]

I do dig your process of doing night pics ... I am always overwhelmed by night shots!!!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you Brian! Its worth the trouble

[@franz_bergmueller]

Excellent Photography first of all ... and super video. Congrats

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you so much, Franz!

[@darrenanderson3001]

Very nice photos and video content, Robbie. I do like your creativity content, and I am very inspired to go out and shoot some film every time I watch your channel.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I appreciate the kind words, Darren!

[@user-eq1kg6bd4z]

Love the print! Best donuts in Massachusetts, IMO. That whole Springfield/Holyoke area can be a little dicey, like most cities though, don't go down a strange alley looking for crack and you probably won't get stabbed. Probably, lol.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

haha I didnt have to go looking for it to find it

[@brannee.]

I enjoy the video as always. All of the images turned out great.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you Brandon!

[@ledesclos5321]

Great shots. Love the photog bldg That is so special. Stay safe..

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you!

[@emthes]

Great video as always, loved the look of the buildings at night in black & white!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I agree. Thanks Emma!

[@happysnapper3676]

Love it even learned a new word ! Noctivagant as in Nocturnal nice... images are banging brother.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you so much!

[@nancyhowarth9677]

Great shots ,love the old buildings too ,don't get nothing like that by us ,looking forward to seeing the other photos x

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thanks Nancy!

[@sdkgodeacs]

Love all those shots and your channel!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you so much Steven!

[@tompoynton]

Getting your Nick Carver on! Great stuff Robbie

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

haha yes!

[@Agedwheel]

Beautiful shot!! Love this!!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you :)

[@livemoksha]

Very cool photos, man, really enjoy your style!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thanks a ton!

[@geoff650r]

Nothing hits quite like a fresh made donut and hot chocolate from Donut Dip at 3AM. One of the few things I miss from out there.

[@markperez7626]

Donut dip! What a great video!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you Mark!

[@kenmorison6464]

Awesome, would love to see more of night large format photography!!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Will do buddy!

[@mattiashaggstrom2049]

Thanks for a great video. I really like the photos you showed and enjoyed you talking about the thoughts and process taking them. It inspired me to take black and white city images at night apart from the once in color I have done before.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I appreciate that, Mattias! I dont see BW at night very often but I like the way it works

[@yishaylandoy309]

Nice video. I like that you go out of your comfort zone. I most likes the last one. But it can be nice to get the first as a print😊 or the last...

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

haha you are entered! Thanks for the kind words :)

[@mcutler71]

As always, awesome video. I get used to your Oxbow Archive Revisited vids, and then you pull urban photography at night out of the bag. Keeping us on our toes.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

haha always my friend!

[@MattWeddis]

Considering all the things you said that were going wrong, the photos are great. Night photos on film are great. I’ve been keeping my eye out here for an interesting night scene.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Yeah, it was a struggle but it was definitely worth the trouble

[@kenblair2538]

Nice work Robbie. Try doing as N.Caver, construction helmet and Yellow vest. KB

[@osowie9368]

The Donut Dip BW is awsome... GR8. 😉

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank youuu!

[@starling1360]

This night foto-walk made me so inspired! Will try to take my Yashica 124 and try some noctivagant:)

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Do it! Im sure you will love it

[@miguelacevedo9914]

Nice shot like always buddy love your videos That's is a Banger 💪

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you braaaah!

[@darrelltheriault5793]

Thanks for this video. You inspired me to take out my 4x5 at night. Hope you don’t mind sending that image to Canada, I have a spot on my wall all ready!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

you are entered! I wont charge extra postage if you win

[@terryroth2855]

Another nice video, Robbie. Your night photography turned out pretty darn good, something I really suck at.👍👍

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you so much, T! Im sure your night shots are great

[@aicoturba4449]

Nice one! And I disagree that the composition could be better in the ads building shot. I think you pretty much aced it. As you did with the donut dip shot. 👌

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I appreciate that! Thanks for the kind words :)

[@wilbertvandenberg3158]

A way to focus on the wall of the photo supply shop is to put a LED flashlight (or two) in the image. Once the focus is right, you take it away and take your shot.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I saw that in a Steve O'Nions video once. I never care a light or a laser but worth buying

[@Joaquim.Oliveira]

Superb image !!!

[@markusklein6309]

4x5 at night, I never tried that! Great photos. Greetings from Germany!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you Markus! Time to get out and try it

[@h.s.1558]

Very good Video! I like your nightshots! Please continue! Greetings from Hamburg, Germany! 😀👍

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you so much! Check out Unstable Lights Exhibit in Hamburg on March 10th. I will be in it :)

[@discojelly]

Man these turned out nice!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you!

[@mariusgrsby9080]

Great video, Robbie! Would love to have that photo! Have a nice day!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thanks! Good luck!

[@carlosprieto6671]

Great video, great photos too! 🙂

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you! 😀

[@SuperStimon]

Looks good, have to try it sometime in the spring. It's to cold now. 😆

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

The winter is the best time! No one will bother you because its too cold to chit chat lol

[@Folly_Inds]

The sun stars you got on the image of the mural were also pretty wild. its not an effect I see too often! I like what they add to the shot.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Right? I dont know how that happened. I honestly thought I was going to get a washed out image with the amount of cars blasting their headlights into my lens lol

[@Folly_Inds]

@@RobbieMaynardCreates It's something that can happen with small apertures, if I remember rightly. The same effect that gives the Sun spikes during daytime landscape shots. I'm guessin' stopping down so much made the more substantial?

[@joems]

Awesome shot!💯

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thanks 🔥

[@janetroyal2829]

Love the night photography and your bravery to take on the world spinning around you. I have some Cinestill 800T I just can't wait to try at night somewhere here in Atlanta area. Have been super psyched to use some vintage Fuji digital cameras I have acquired, doing some test shots with those, and then using my Pentax ME I inherited from my Aunt to not waste any of the expensive film hopefully. I learned and subscribed to your channel based on your review of the Pentax ME which I have watched several times !😁

[@florianbauzl2747]

Wow at 13'20" or so the Bloom's wall of adds: I can see the old Eumig building from my house! Eumig, rest in peace!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

There are some beautiful views. Its slowly turning into a modern city which Im sure is great but I miss the old buildings

[@alan_varley]

Nice photos. I am thinking that on the Smith’s photo, some front rise would have removed some of the street while showing more or the buildings.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Yeah, I close to topping out. I may get a higher tripod and a step ladder.

[@hellogregory3449]

Hey Robbie, enjoyed this one. Thanks 😊 G

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you so much!

[@TomNorthenscold]

Great video. Count me in!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you Tom!

[@Lennymcgra]

Great as always bud.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you!

[@ledesclos5321]

Nice work.

[@TonyGillilan]

Nice job on the photo. I have had the same thing happen - car drive right in my frame. I just left a comment and it disappeared so leaving another. Thank you

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

haha you can always leave more than one comment

[@florian_kopr]

love that video! i will try now also togo out and do nightshots with my 4x5. thx for inspiring

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Get out there my friend!

[@tymont12]

Love the shot, I want it!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thank you Tyler!

[@eusenjo]

Great video as always 👍

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I appreciate it, Marco :)

[@emilianotortiello]

Great shots, I also would like to try out night photography on black and white eventually. Also very curious about that half frame accessory!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thanks! Intrepid put their half frame dark slide out about a month back. Ive been trying to work on a video for it but I have been working on the Winter Oxbow videos and its sort of fallen by the wayside.

[@MCplicki]

I would love to win this beautiful picture 😍

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thanks!

[@teddylawrence6994]

a great picture

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thanks Teddy!

[@bryancorbin3760]

Great video man!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Glad you liked it!

[@tylerhuttosmith]

I was gonna ask if you had any issues focusing in the dark, but you answered it. I tried doing astro stuff on LF and that was pretty crazy. Dig the shots, man. That mural is really cool

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I appreciate it buddy! It was a real crackerjack of a time but its great to have a bright point of light

[@philipdahl9001]

Nice photos! Fun project! I'm curious to see how your half frame photo comes out, I've tried a couple of half frame shots with my Intrepid and used either max rise or fall to try to get the image circle somewhat centered. My 90mm has a little distortion in the corners so that takes care of that. I do like the 2x5 inch format for panos.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I still haven't developed it.. Ive been slacking but Im interested to see how it turns out too. I did use a ton of rise and had to really lift the tripod to get the proper composition. I had already exposed the first frame on the bottom side, which is the top.. so if I knew my next exposure, I probably would have reversed it.

[@davidolson7048]

Always love your work Robbie, hope I win the photo I love that shot of the donut shop. Blessings. If you are ever in the Cincinnati hit me up

[@plasticwrapofdoom]

Well.. I donut know what other option I've got than to try out some 4x5 night photography here soon, because these results are awesome.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I appreciate the pun lol

[@plasticwrapofdoom]

@@RobbieMaynardCreates I'm glad it was a hole in one.

[@joshuacarnes5446]

Dude I gotta shoot that wall next time I’m down there. That’s amazing. 🤙

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Do it! Just be careful ;)

[@joshuacarnes5446]

@@RobbieMaynardCreates Eh. Springfield’s greasy, but it’s a hometown kind of greasy. Way she goes.

[@guenin]

Good lord, I'll give you a free haircut for that print.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I could use a haricut lol

[@tombuttner]

Been by there and had many a fried food in that Hooters!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

haha never been. I did have a donut across the street lol

[@AldermanFredCDavis]

Love Nick Carver's work and his channel, but nobody can convince me that there is a more difficult place to shoot this type of subject matter, in terms of traffic, congestion, angles, lack of space, and parked vehicles, than the northeastern U.S. I know where I am, closer to NYC, many interesting signs and storefronts would require standing DIRECTLY in the middle of an intersection that is crazy busy, from 5am to midnight.........6 days a week...........and, I have noticed that many businesses with neon lights, turn their lights off after around 9pm..........if the lights are even working at all. Adding to all that, often, you can't really park (legally) nearby the location, so it often requires hauling camera and tripod 5 or 10 blocks. Fun times.

[@valvepower]

Donut dip 🙏🏼

[@Shotbyhock]

Nice one mate :)

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thanks Hock!

[@briglnai]

Great Episode! how did you measure for exposure so precise?

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I used a light meter app on my phone but I mentioned how I hacked the donut dip exposure. The others were mostly just averaging brightest to darkest spots in the image.

[@seungheejung5475]

@@RobbieMaynardCreates May I ask which app you use?

[@clarhettcoalfield3616]

Robbie scampers around Springfield at night avoiding big trucks and the people in the shadows holding knives, and manages not to get hit by any of the many angry drivers out on the street. Top it all off scores about a half dozen bangers worth framing to boot. All on a 4x5 camera... did I mention he does this at night. Yup, that's some serious gunslinger shooting.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

haha love the gunslinger notion. It does feel like the wild west sometimes.. Even in the middle of Springfield lol

[@clarhettcoalfield3616]

@@RobbieMaynardCreates Did you finally buy some gloves or mitts for winter yet?

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I did! You will see them in a new video soon. By the way, hit me up via email... YOU WON! [e-mail]

[@Hesmond]

nice

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Thanks

[@northwoodslaundry]

I have recently started shooting 4x5 and have made quite a few videos. I have deleted most of them because I later realised that they sucked. :)

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Dont be too hard on yourself. Im sure they are just great!

[@Luudite]

I'm glad you didn't get stabbed man. What we do for the art eh?

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

haha it got a little hairy but it was worth it

[@TimDobbs]

I would love one of your prints please .... great video as usual @timdobbsphoto

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

You're entered! Dont forget to subscribe ;)

[@dewittquayim4419]

Are you and @grainyday brothers ?

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I get that all the time. We look the exact same LOL

[@allannoyes]

I want the photo!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

You are entered!

[@francisjeffery1831]

I'm professionally trained in photography and do KZbin videos on the topic. Unfortunately I don't have the time I want to do KZbin videos.

[@Joaquim.Oliveira]

Are you from MA ?

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

I am!

[@Joaquim.Oliveira]

@@RobbieMaynardCreates that’s cool , I’m in Framingham. Just getting into film photography, bought a Minolta X-700 35mm camera last year .

[@davidlowcher]

hey, I'm a random commenter!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

haha yes you are buddy!

[@ldstirling]

Looks like your video shows some homeless guy on the sidewalk around the corner from where you wanted to shoot that overpass in Springfield. I'd have been more worried about being bothered by that guy (and their friends) if you had set up there to shoot the underpass.

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Its more the kids that cause more issues than the homeless people. Its always best to be safe though

[@miguecastro2577]

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