New York Is For Street Photography

[@adunford2664]

Instead of buying a new camera I spent the money on a NY trip. The view from the ferry is well worth it. Lots to photograph in NY

[@cindyrosen8170]

Fantastic video! Definitely one of my favorites. I love the way you explain your images, settings, and “why”. The images are 🔥

[@snapsbyfox]

Thank you!

[@hnnrrk]

As a New Yorker, I might be a bit biased, but this is my favorite video of yours - glad you caught the wonderful solstice evening light as well (Manhattanhenge). Cheers!

[@tyates.]

Great video Roman, I wanted to say I appreciate how long you leave the photo to display in the video. Your video flows so well and I didn't have to interrupt it by pausing to look at the picture you just made. Beautiful shots and thanks for the helpful tips!

[@Poloinwm]

Thank, Roman - for this video. I’m always thrilled/excited/interested to see one of your ‘street-walking’ videos! I find that your commentary is informative, often amusing, and inspiring. I’m an iPhone hobbyist photog (after giving-up my Sony mirrorless). Very often, folks suggest looking at photo books by well-known/respected photog’s. My attitude -> why look at books when I can see videos with such great photos and commentary to match. You’re at the top of my list. Thanks, Roman!!👏👏👍

[@ScottSpear-qn9uk]

Great video! The photo of from the inside of the Staten Island Ferry with the Statue of Liberty through the window was particularly powerful. Thanks for sharing!

[@RodneyGracia]

This video was very inspiring. I used to live in Manhattan and it made me miss the city so much. Thank you! I absolutely love the vibes of the images you captured at the ferry, particularly the b&w image at 12:21 - incidentally I am reading your book right now. What a great read.

[@itonuoro3813]

Nice photos, thank you! I think it would be interesting to see the unedited photo first and then the edited one. That gives the viewer an impression of how much editing work is needed to get this great final results.

[@mlseawell]

Made our first trip to NYC in June to see our daughter. Your tips from a previous video were invaluable! Thanking you for another great video.

[@TLM823]

Really appreciate hearing your thinking for your compositions... thanks much!

[@Walt.2013]

Excellent video! Felt like I was there, transported to NYC for 18 minutes! You got some especially good images on the SI Ferry! I'm glad you had such a good day out with your camera! Thanks for taking us with you!

[@aklmad]

The photo at 12:20 is fu©king UNREAL! Absolutely hit the nail on the head with that one in all aspects of street photography.

[@Pierretlambert]

2:32 ahhh I always wondered what the orange thing was !

[@Mel-95]

Your Mother sounds like a very wise woman. It's a pleasure (and learning experience) for us to watch you put "Why" into practice with your photography. Also, really liked the music during the ferry sequence.

[@makmak69L7]

Thank you very much Roman for the great video as always. Very inspiring. Amazing shots. I loved them.

[@streetfoxes]

Fantastic video Roman! Highly enjoyed this one

[@justo_photography]

I took an exact picture of that car wash in BnW a couple of weeks ago. Great video

[@tomgreiner88]

Incredible video and images Roman, you truly have a great style and approach to your photography 🙌

[@Cliffy-my4oo]

Loved this and I cant wait to go back to NYC soon...thanks for sharing this inspirational and motivational film Roman..📸

[@charliejg]

Thanks for taking us on this walk through NYC. I was planning to take a drive to Weehawken and ride a ferry this week. Not sure it will happen with the temps in the 90s F this week. We'll see!! Have a rockin' day!!

[@snapsbyfox]

Tbh the hot weather wasn’t too much of an issue. Just drink as much as you physically can and take a break every few hours and you be fine. The biggest issue is dehydration as you sweat non stop

[@KW-LAKES]

Great video - love the insights you are giving throughout - the tall buildings and grid structure of the city give some really interesting contrasts of light and shade even in the more open sections of the ciy

[@NotepadandLenses]

Those sunset shots are gorgeous. Love all the black and white work too.

[@BagelsAndWalks]

Glad you could visit NYC. Love seeing the city through other eyes. 👏

[@marcokleinert1827]

I LOVE your pictures and your approach to catch the good ones! THANKs for sharing your work and tips! 🙏👍

[@BrentonPrice]

Loved this video. Instantly got me motivated to go & edited photos I’ve taken in NY. Solid video as always 👊🏼

[@JC-zz3vn]

Great video and very inspiring! I need to get out and hit these streets soon.. cheers!

[@jimmycapp29]

Fantastic! Love seeing you walk around my city doing your street photography. That kid jumping at the orange square!!! I would love to walk around with you and Faizal sometime. And that car wash in Chelsea is fantastic at night.

[@janbuurmeijer6959]

I want to thank you because by watching you my favourite set up became over the years a 24mm pancake on my Canon ApS-c, so roughly 38 mm😁 Really like this video👍👍👍

[@kiwigreenflame]

Great video. Loved hearing about the ‘why’ of things.

[@SquiggleSquared]

Nice meeting you at the ferry! Hope you enjoy your visit!

[@wilfs1196]

Great video, thanks Roman !

[@delthomas-n4m]

Great video once again. You commented on the camera settings you were using but I’d be interested to learn what metering mode you used as well as there were so many different lighting set ups you were faced with. Cheers

[@unconventionalleo]

That was a fun one to watch. I'm worried about how often you have to replace your shoes!

[@jmgbrocos]

Great session, my favorite is in 14:04, amazing moment.

[@dan.allen.digital]

Great setup with the XT5 and the 27mm. Have you tried adding the Fuji Mcex-11 Macro tube to your bag? It weighs nothing and lets you get 0.48 magnification with a working distance of about 7.5 cm. Might be useful for detail shots on your street travels.

[@DebiSenGupta]

Great video and some good pics

[@derpydestinies]

Always enjoy NYC videos from KZbin photographers.

[@Pierretlambert]

13:57 my favorite lately :)

[@6xxStativ]

The image at 14:10 is absolutely fantastic. I love how puzzling it is. Is it just a boy jumping? Or is he falling from a hole from another dimension and holding for dear life? But if you turn it upside down, he may as well be falling into a pit…

[@DJDELLANNIE]

That picture with the guy by the railing (I think) on the ferry is the best shot for me. Tells a deep story. is he sad, having a bad day, relaxing going home going to work who knows but that story can be whatever the viewer makes it.

[@paulfarley8023]

I enjoyed this shot too. 👌

[@DJDELLANNIE]

@@paulfarley8023 for real

[@sue.Hoo123]

Ferry shots are amazing, the cycle too. I love a Silver Effex type edit if the image is suitable.

[@darrenleigh201]

Great video/great shots! NY is fantastic for your type of photography. Where did you stay in mid-town? Thanks for sharing!

[@TCinSoCal]

So cool! We were just in NYC 2 weeks ago.

[@Turboladerchen]

Nice video. I like your thoughts behind the pictures. Maybe say at the beginning which focal lens do you use and why. Was it only 27mm lens or the 18mm aswell?

[@exalbino]

Great video Roman!

[@tonygreenwoodN10]

Good video - thank you! Shades of Trent Parke in some of those high contrast b&w shots - nice!

[@snapsbyfox]

Thank you!

[@francisgarofalo3434]

I enjoyed another thoughtful video. Thanks

[@lew87ys]

Roman, how do you get photos with silhouettes like you do? Do you just use the exposure compensation dial and lower it or are you using spot metering? Do they do the same job? I'm trying to work it out?

[@dominichiatt7640]

Great vid. Fantastic pics and composition

[@dtwomack]

Really nice. Thanks for the explanations. Any suggestions for picking up one of those lenses?

[@dtwomack]

Close to the Seattle area right now. Checked out a few shops, and like everywhere, there is no stock. I guess I should just an order in with someone. Thanks again. Love the "why"!

[@samiribnsaif]

Would you ever do a walking/ photography tour?

[@julesc5571]

Great video, those ferry shots are fantastic!

[@tompurvis1261]

Loved my days walking and photography NYC. I only wish the storage drive could be found.

[@brianmckeever5280]

Terrific images! The kid jumping up next to the red cube is pretty special. I'm quite the fan of the three pigeons for some reason. Nicely done sir. Interesting details about your process. Just curious, as an artist, don't you think some of the pictures are "from the gut"? Intent, planning and why are good practices, just wondering if a WTx moment might be in order now and then. Safe travels!

[@Unique1Nick]

Great shot at 09:28. I Love this Video. Great work.

[@and1baumann]

very cool. Thanks for sharing

[@davidforsdike27]

Hi Roman, what are you go to settings for focusing, for street photography? Thanks

[@robertgrenader858]

Great video, and New York is made for street photography. The question, I have the older XF 27mm f/1.2 . I've not used it on my XT-5. Is there an appreciable difference between the old and new lenses other than that I must adjust the aperture with a command dial?

[@massimobertinelli1942]

Hi, this summer I've planned a trip to NY with my family. I've never be there and I'm wondering if I will need a wide lens in addition to my xf23.

[@Abc1987]

NYC is great for photography. There are some beautiful areas. Some urban decay. And so many people out

[@gillesmonaco4842]

Some very good pictures ❤

[@brettwilliams2290]

Hey Roman, I have been watching your channel for the past few years off and on. I am curious as to what you do with your photos. Do you print and sell them? Do you just keep them on your computer? Do you print and hang them on your wall or give them as gifts?

[@damienfenton3880]

Not sure if you are still in NY but The High Line is a great and unique place of photography.

[@rsakamoto808]

Love your walk videos! One question are you shooting RAW, jpeg or both?

[@Paulo_das_Neves]

Nice video!!! Cheers dude!

[@istvann.huszar420]

Haha, what a coincidence! I was walking with the 18mm f/2 on the X-T5 in NYC on the 4th of July.

[@TOPHOLM04]

Another great video.. it’s always so inspiring to see you work and see images. New York is so amazing I hope I’ll get the chance to go back someday.

[@DermotnBarto]

Hello Roman. What’s your take Saul Leiter’s street photography?

[@gashead2]

Brilliant thanks

[@damienfenton3880]

Hi Roman, nice video. May I ask does the ambient audio come from the POV camera (for example the transit announcements at 11:40) or some other device?

[@snapsbyfox]

Yeah all audio is from the built in mic of DJI pocket

[@johnbourke3074]

Great Video

[@DylanSpitz]

Some incredible images here, Roman! Are you going further west in the U.S. or just New York for this trip?

[@snapsbyfox]

Thank you! I’m afraid just NYC however a big US road trip is on the cards

[@DylanSpitz]

@@snapsbyfox Right on! If you ever end up in the PNW it would be cool to meet up. Enjoy the rest of your time there 🤘

[@TheRem484]

Roman, are your cameras updated to Fuji’s latest firmware? Have you noticed any decreased autofocus performance? I’ve seen all of these recent videos and I’m hesitant to update my XT5. Just curious what your quick two cents are regarding this. Your feedback is much appreciated!

[@arturaszaleskis8907]

Nice video, what gear did you use for video?

[@kduceproductions403]

where is all that grain coming from ?? post?? so good.

[@davidsierra637]

Very nice 👍🍻

[@maggyfish]

Brilliant bravo 👏

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Nice video. Pity you didn't ran into Paulie B and the guys, you would love sharing info etc. But I believe he is in LA right now. Anyways , thanks for sharing the goodies.

[@aquilifergroup]

Some nice shots there.

[@pushedeyeso]

Were you shooting raw or did you have recipes that you were using for these shots?

[@Selma672]

Hi, Great video, aren't you afraid of your equipment getting stolen, New York can get busy. Lovely photos' , thank you for sharing..

[@snapsbyfox]

Of course. That can happen anywhere and is part of the risk of travel or just being outside. I travel light, have backups, use common sense, avoid shooting at night, avoid dodgy areas no matter how good they are to shoot etc

[@Selma672]

@@snapsbyfox True, stay safe, happy travels.

[@martingreenberg870]

When I’m in NYC I don’t think about my gear being stolen. As Roman suggests, having your gear stolen can happen anywhere. The thing to keep in mind is there is safety in numbers. If there are pedestrians around you, you are relatively safe. I am more concerned about traffic when crossing the street than having my gear stolen. Watch out for bicyclists. They are viscous. Truly. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@thor9722]

Since you are at New York City now, don’t miss the Manhattanhenge Sunset😊😊😊

[@snapsbyfox]

I managed to catch it a couple times already! So good

[@thor9722]

@@snapsbyfox I just saw it at the end of this video, they are pretty! Nice job👍

[@RobiSimandi]

Bravo👏

[@thesaimre]

Damn New York has that dynamic magic in it, I'm thinking maybe for a beginner photographer it could even be overwhelming, what do you think?

[@damienfenton3880]

My advice as a beginner too is to practice photography in areas you are familiar with. That means you can focus on the photography and not the added hassle and distraction of being in an unfamiliar place.

[@snapsbyfox]

I’d say photography is your sole aim then maybe practice closer to home. If you actually want to travel and explore then don’t wait and go as soon as you can

[@grahamfield1570]

Do you use spot metering?

[@snapsbyfox]

Nah multi metering

[@AStCG1989]

Where is the a7iv videos?

[@Go_East]

Excellent work 🎉really love it

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Third! :(

[@cowslaw]

You’re first in my eyes, James

[@johntrin]

the curse of alex webb...

[@alessiorosa92]

Hi Roman, great pictures as always. Any specific reason why you chose multi as the metering mode? Also, are you shooting single drive or continuous? Thank you so much.

[@snapsbyfox]

Yeah because I wanted a good overall exposure. I didn’t come across any scenes that needed a more artistic or specific exposure

[@JerryC25]

Lovr

[@tasossaros8375]

𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘🥱

[@TheSilentWhales]

It's STAT-ən, not STAYT-ən Island. 🙂 I mean you could clearly hear it through the ferry tannoy.

[@daveericson8447]

And absolutely no one cares 😂😂

[@iaincphotography6051]

And a good time was had by all, very noisy and I don't think I could put up with hearing the accent all day. At least you got up 5th Ave.

[@orsygodri1155]

At videos like this where you are walking a lot maybe end the video with the steps/km/miles covered?

[@philipgilligan_art]

I wouldn’t goto the US if you paid me 10mill just don’t see the draw at all of anywhere there

[@snapsbyfox]

Don’t judge a place before visiting for yourself is all I can say

[@philipgilligan_art]

@@snapsbyfox just not big on America at all no interest in it

[@charliejg]

Any place is what you make of it. No matter where you go on this planet you'll find good and bad. So, enjoy the good..... I'm lucky enough to live in a part of Pennsylvania that is within a drive to NYC, Philly, Poconos, Jersey Shore, and so much more. Lot's of really great things to see.

[@martingreenberg870]

@@philipgilligan_art Then don’t go to America. Go to where you are drawn. That will be the right place for you. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@makmak69L7]

NYC along with Porto (Portugal), Istanbul (Turkey), Tokyo (Japan), and Bangkok (Thailand) among the best cities for street photography in my humble opinion.

[@ElevatedThreat]

I'm sorry, Roman... This one fell short. Too much verbal rambling... Not up to your usual proper standards. The next one will be back on par, I'm sure. 😊

[@snapsbyfox]

Sorry it fell short for you personally. Many people want more talking. Many people want less talking. Can’t please everyone.

[@martingreenberg870]

@@snapsbyfox So just please yourself. You will attract the people that enjoy what you enjoy. Life is too short to try pleasing others. I think that is called a job. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@scyence69]

I personally love hearing all of your thoughts as you go about composing your shots or bits of advice, would love more!

[@kathealy60]

This video definitely did not fall short at all. I found his explanations and descriptions to what Roman wanted to be helpful and entertaining.

[@ElevatedThreat]

@@snapsbyfox I understand. And I am not attacking you in any way. Simply my personal taste. I will continue to enjoy your videos, as I have before. I know you are an excellent photographer and I respect your position.