Night Photography With Alan Schaller

[@MaryRiley-i3u]

I’m 70, a retired photojournalist learning black and white photography, and you are not only a superb photographer but a funny and witty teacher. So glad you started a channel!

[@nikolasdeco1321]

This is just the best street photography channel of all youtube

[@alan_schaller]

Really glad you are enjoying it 🙌🏼

[@Anon54387]

@@alan_schaller You don't shoot color, but I find that the colors are truer if one underexposes by a stop or two depending on the exact conditions in front of the camera.

[@MrPinkfloydian]

... AND the best comedy channel of all KZbin 😂

[@azlifmohamed8804]

Without any color ? It’s great but the best without any colour hard to justify!

[@levrac68]

I've been shooting for over 40 years. From High School Photography Editor, home bathroom darkroom developer, to an almost 60 year old enthusiast with millions of exposures under his belt. You're BRILLIANT, inspirational, and artistically talented beyond what can be taught. I just purchased an M10 Monochrom and I'm glued to the screen trying to learn your techniques and copy your camera settings. Love your content and sense of humor. You keep it fun and interesting. Thank You for sharing your escapades.

[@theothertonydutch]

Nah, he just has a Leica.

[@martingreenberg870]

@@theothertonydutch If it was only the gear I’d spend the boatload of money that Alan has spent to produce images like this. It isn’t the gear. It is what is an inch behind the lens. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@CoseCinesi]

Here is the information divided into sections with timestamps in English: - 00:07 💀 Fictional story about how he became a black and white photographer - Made a pact with a mysterious figure to become a photographer, - Forced to only shoot in black and white. - 01:45 🌙 Motivations and atmosphere of night photography - Effortless contrast, - Unique mood and atmosphere, - Examples of night photographs. - 02:38 🛠 Preparing for the night shooting session - Gear to use, - Camera settings, - Exposure and ISO. - 04:50 🎯 Composition techniques for night shots - Utilizing available light, - Using negative spaces, - Waiting for the ideal subject. - 06:33 🕰 Ideal places and moments for night photos - Gas lamps and vintage atmospheres, - Fewer people for isolated subjects, - Quieter sides of cities. - 08:09 ⭐ Trivia about London and tips - Monuments and history of London, - List of great cities for night photography. - 09:46 🧠 Importance of planning - Patience and observation, - Waiting for the right moment, - Thinking through the ideal shot. - 11:08🖼 Review of night photos - Explanation of photos shown, - Techniques and difficulties encountered.

[@dickytunes]

You’re the James May of photography. Brilliant channel, thoroughly entertaining and your photography is inspiring.

[@xtra9996]

Finally a street photographer who doesn't take himself too seriously, although his shots are quite outstanding. Must be this famous British humour, I suppose ...?

[@kidlotus1095]

Surely this has to be the b/w equivalent of the gold standard for photography on KZbin. Love it. 🐼

[@StefanBeyer]

"Suddenly, I could see light, and shaddows, and pigeons!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@islandbyfilm]

As usual, you never fail to entertain me with your humor, while also providing incredibly valuable and actionable insights I can apply in real life.

[@bvdv47]

Whenever I go out shooting, I watch an Alan Schaller video to remind myself not to take myself too serious and to get inspired and motivated.

[@SingleTrack66]

Brilliant commentary. Sublime photos.

[@hexequi]

Outstanding content... currently my favorite photography channel.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

This was wonderful. Thank you for making it.

[@alan_schaller]

Glad you enjoyed

[@OneHourPhotos]

The Taylor / Alan crossover episode is coming right?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

@@OneHourPhotos this would be a dream

[@jimmycapp29]

Thanks for the tip on exposure setting. Looking forward to trying it soon.

[@tallaganda83]

Love the great information to be found throughout the great humour.

[@Taso_Velis]

Alan, I used to shoot Leica and had the m240 & 246. And I never really appreciated B&W until watching your videos. Thank you for showing us the technicals behind the shots, very informative

[@alexeypraprin]

Classical kind of place where people just can't escape from))) Like it)

[@MikeLangfordGoogle]

More wonderfulness from Alan! Fantastic. Watching from Cusco, Peru 😊

[@treharris1677]

Very helpful. I'm awake in Tokyo at 1 am once a week in my airline existence and I relish walkabouts there with a nice sub f2 lens.

[@pencilman1]

Another excellent video, informative and entertaining, Thanks.

[@SENTIENT.7]

I am obsessed with your channel and I am so inspired. Thank you so very much!!!

[@juancarlosguzman2827]

Excellent video thanks for sharing. What is the best white balance mode to shoot at night??

[@JohnDoe-zw5jr]

The best photography channel here, thank you for your effort

[@techdeficit8661]

You got me. I for sure thought you were switching to color. I love your sarcasm and playful spirit, man. It definitely keeps me coming back, wanting more.

[@lpark8]

My new favourite KZbin channel. Good, practical advice from such a great photographer! 😎🙏 And fun as well

[@PWatsonable]

Thank you for making these - they’re a real treat to watch.

[@pgknighton]

Just discovered your channel... Loving it....📷👌👍

[@sfbigdawg]

I discovered your channel last night. I can’t get enough! Your style of educating is very helpful for us wanting to improve our craft.

[@derrenleepoole]

Alan, Alan, Alan….. these videos are just pure gold mate, the photos ain’t too shabby either!

[@NataliaAnderson-yv1nt]

I’m looking forward to every new video. Good humour, talented photos, clear explanations. Thank you for doing this channel.

[@Bondemitch]

so nice you have a youtube channel. Bravo Alan

[@OscarBosch]

You really inspire, you make me take my camera anytime I see your videos. Thank you very much!

[@OscarBosch]

Well, I always take my camera with me, but when looking your videos I also shoot.

[@ane103]

Great video, Alan! Thanks for sharing your humor!

[@StevenFinlayGB]

There is a real Jonathan Meades vibe to this guy. Very enjoyable.

[@ShirazChanawala]

You are a legend. These videos are so Informative thank you for sharing

[@Atomicgherkin]

Come to Beirut, you’re going to love the night photography aspect of it.

[@SonofChurchill]

Just found your channel Alan Schaller. Thanks for education and entertainment.

[@sellignomod83]

Venise est également magnifique le soir et la nuit.

[@johncoster_photography]

Another light hearted but highly informative lesson. If only my teachers at school were this cool, who's know what I'd be capable of !! I hope these are working for you too and that you'll continue to develop these.

[@jayse1195]

Yeh for sure, Hong Kong is incredible both day and night, my absolute favourite city to shoot in. And I live right next door to it :) Great video sir, thank you.

[@ah8734]

Love these videos. One comment as a female, early dusk for sunrise or late evening is always risky. I wish I could go outside with that confidence but experiences have me limited to how early or how late often :(

[@Fuchs85DE]

Depending on location I would not go out. During these times as a 185 m large male. Maybe joining a Photoclub and go out as a group? I prefer nature and live in Switzerland, so almost no security concerns here. Would not go out in Paris, Berlin or Marseille in the evening or night…

[@ArminHirmer]

great one, thanks

[@ПяткамипоСША]

Awesome! Thank you for your humor and style! Subscribed

[@jckphotograph]

...More than anything. But everything comes at a cost. Theres something actually emotional and deep to this cheesy humour and I am happily eating it up. Amazing video again, Alan and Crew!!

[@hellospaceman]

alan is my spirit animal

[@FabenVrac]

Thank you for bringing some light in the darkness 💡

[@marxyzm1655]

This is outrageous! I click on this random photography video on youtube and as I watch it I realize that it is: a) fantastic b) I recognize few of the shots. I look at the name and it kind of rings the bell, but... And then that gaslamp led bulb switches on above my head! Its the Alan Schaller I follow on Instagram for a couple of years now! It is outrageous that I only find out about Your youtube channel now! But glad I got here eventually. Liked, subscribed and commented. Thank You for the great content.

[@calvinmak8996]

Hi Alan, awesome work! May I know what metering you are using? Anyway I visiting London in 2 weeks time, can wait for it!

[@mistergonzom]

amazing how easy you make street photography look and how didactic you are with teaching it, love these videos

[@markfisher299]

Great b/w.Very inspiring

[@ThePurpleHarpoon]

Regarding the image at 11:33 .... If you crop 10% off the left and 40% off the right, you have a great image. I could imagine that crop being used on the front cover of a crime novel or a mystery novel or a spy novel.

[@jimphilpott902]

Chuckle, chuckle . . . fun and informative!

[@mwales2112]

Another wonderful and informative video Alan. Really enjoyed the fun facts you added.. Keep them coming....

[@tony-hifi-music951]

Just got your book Metropolis its great, what time did you do this shoot and month, love your work.

[@ianthewright]

Love those Garth Marenghi vibes...

[@aavfoto]

Thank you very much! I like also the style, format of the video

[@kipmay5101]

Great video. Love your work.

[@Lowbeatz-gp1ch]

Iknow for a fact that im going to be soo much better as a photographer after watching your vídeos great sir!!

[@ritzyrose]

Great video, inspiring and informative. Many thanks. Keep them coming👍🏻

[@miker5502]

Highly entertaining and informative….all at the same time, no less. Really enjoying your KZbin content ( what’s not to like? ). Excellent videography and editing, making a prediction your channel will surpass 100,000 viewers in 3 months.( or less ) Keep them coming Alan. Cheers from Nova Scotia, Canada. MikeR.

[@RockyRomanchek]

Shooting a Leica Q2 monochrome at night, would you use a color filter? (Yellow or orange) and add that to the -2 stops you use for night photography

[@pancakelens75]

Really enjoying your channel. Can’t afford a Leica, but you did inspire me to adapt an M-mount Zeiss lens to my Fuji XE4 so I could utilize zone focusing🙏

[@Stevennvh]

Which lens did u adapt for it?

[@martingreenberg870]

Fujis are good tools to make believe you are shooting a Leica. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@arkmoadventures]

Brilliant, I love your work, thanks for sharing, new subscriber here.

[@giomoro]

Fantastic video. Funny and full of inspiration and technical advise too (for example: expose for the highlighs, camera settings).

[@JamesIpToronto]

I love your work, but had no idea you were also so funny! Thanks for your tips!

[@gianlucaricci8151]

It is so beautiful to see this video. Incredible actor! Thanks!

[@jakelarntz]

I was stoked to see the color shots, damn it.

[@FrankKarmeyer]

Wonderful! But what’s your camera bag? Looking good!

[@Manuparis]

Hello Alan... Best photography channel ever... A little question. Do you use BW filters ? In the day ? in the night ? Thanks.

[@ittrainer7147]

So much to learn from you. Thanks for sharing.

[@mariodisomma7892]

Thanks for sharing this master video, but I would like to ask you a question, regarding the light measurement, do you use the spot mode along with those settings? A thousand thanks

[@christianbresch7445]

Thanks for sharing your settings tips with us, bit counter intuitive to expose -2 stops, but surely I'll try that out next time time. Just took some night shots myself in Amsterdam after loads of rain, perfect light reflections on the pavement

[@RuskinKyle]

Just love these, top work team!

[@MichaelKussmaul]

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing your settings of night photography. And thanks for the fact about "Big Benjamin".

[@NintendoPlayBox360]

Not sure if Im watching these for the photography or for the comedy. I have not watched such cool and fresh photography videos since t he old days of Kai and Loc in DigitalRevTv.

[@GeoffGrant2010]

Great fun, informative video! I learned a lot from you! Geoff

[@poonpoonization]

Very nice work. Can u share some of your night photo you took from Hong Kong.

[@dgoullet1]

Great video! Thanks

[@scgb5]

This could be about knitting and I’d still be hella interested in it. Bonus, it’s about photography and I love it even more. These are great!

[@paulhills1967]

Your channel is a breath of fresh air to photography. Thank you!

[@philipculbertson55]

Groovy Alan! Entertaining and educational.

[@warrenchrismas]

Loon. Love it.

[@thegirlwholeftthefridgeopen]

This was ridiculously funny 🤣🤣🤣

[@peterroulston]

Great video, are all your night shots hand held? please and thank you.

[@aldilasagaprabu5318]

Your videos are always entertaining to watch. From professional tips to a little touch of comedy🤣🤣

[@tonypaulprince]

My reactions-I don’t have a 1.4 lens, just a 2.0 lens, and even worse, crop sensor, so I just have to make do. But it’s a 50mm equivalent, not 24 mm like yours. Different style, different preference. You said 125 shutter speed, but then I noticed you varied your shutter speed considerably as you went along. (Needless to say, I was shocked!) I go slower than that often, like 100 or 80, and it’s ok. When there are no people, I take advantage of the camera’s ibis and go really slow. At night I am in shutter priority because the camera will go to the widest aperture automatically, and I can change the shutter speed quickly that way. I agree with you about a 6400 maximum iso, but then I noticed that you flagrantly violated that guideline as well! Nevertheless I struggled on to the end of the video! I put the iso in a range with 6400 maximum, so often the camera will go below that. The point about exposure compensation was well taken, because I often forget about that. But I usually don’t go below minus 1. I also agree about Hong Kong for night photography based on the one time I went there. I live in Hanoi, which I think is also great for night photography; it’s full of street life, street markets, sidewalk cafes, etc. I try not to hang out in cemeteries at night. It can be depressing!

[@leighd4908]

ISO 20000 and 1/4000 shutter!! 🤪 I’m so glad someone as practiced as Alan Schaller also does this from time to time. I’ll feel that much better the next time I do it. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@Xisbrezatsgzormd]

That’s crazy😅, but for what that’s needed? Why not slower ISO and shutter speed?

[@rwaslander2]

it's not needed :) he used auto setting with fixed F-stop and forgot to set max settings for iso/shutter ;) @@Xisbrezatsgzormd

[@sarahbatsford4791]

In awe! What else can I say😁

[@geoffreyconnor4589]

We're off to Hong Kong next week for two weeks, can't wait! You produce some absolutely gorgeous photography. Best channel on KZbin by far!!!

[@Betrue875]

I enjoyed that!

[@michaelherskovitz4203]

What a great video to watch, enjoy and learn from. I appreciate the time and effort that was put into this ! Thanks for sharing this Alan.

[@NomadHUN86]

Your videos are the most hilarious and yet most informative.

[@BeingRean]

What editing and storytelling

[@andrewb5345]

Love your videos. Thank you. Your book is fabulous!

[@alan_schaller]

Much appreciated 🙏🏼

[@maratortega8860]

I come here every time i want to recover hope in photography hahaha

[@Jakub_0620]

Lovely. As usual, important information given with a touch of humor. More please.

[@IgorAMendes]

Love your work Alan! You have become by far my fav street photographer

[@sellignomod83]

Merci pour cette vidéo, très intéressant…

[@chrisfor]

I'm subscribed. I have been commenting. I have been liking. This is hands down, my favorite channel. Incredibly useful information with the perfect mix of dry comedy. I get excited every time I see a new video in my feed. Going to shoot some predawn images in Chicago tomorrow. It's no Hong Kong but it will have to do.

[@Kinadnuf]

😎 Always enjoyable!