Night Photography With Alan Schaller

In this Halloween themed episode, I reveal how and why I take pictures at night. Enjoy!
Alan's Instagram: / alan_schaller
Directed by Biz Thompson - / biz_thedirector

[@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!

[@fineartviewfotografie3742]

For sure 😊

[@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 ...?

[@dickytunes]

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

[@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)

[@kidlotus1095]

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

[@nickshepherd8377]

Simply the best for street photography 👏👏👏

[@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.

[@stevenhaworth4838]

Great videos, Alan. Very inspiring and straight to the point. Awesome 🤗

[@StefanBeyer]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@kiwipics4003]

I heard it said of a renowned photographer 'what an expansive range of work they produced'. It's something I've constantly tried to push into, so this night photography is just the ticket. I'm in a city, there's lots of lights, and next time I head out I'm definitely taking the camera! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@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.

[@SENTIENT.7]

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

[@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.

[@aaragon8876]

Light is the glue in photography… brilliant!

[@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.

[@ichriscrabtree]

Love your vids!

[@richarddenise3886]

You are a photographic treasure of the highest order! Happy Healthy New Year!

[@lpark8]

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

[@derrenleepoole]

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

[@MikeLangfordGoogle]

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

[@tallaganda83]

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

[@diamondcardbargains]

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)

[@pencilman1]

Another excellent video, informative and entertaining, Thanks.

[@JohnDoe-zw5jr]

The best photography channel here, thank you for your effort

[@SingleTrack66]

Brilliant commentary. Sublime photos.

[@PWatsonable]

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

[@NataliaAnderson-yv1nt]

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

[@jimmycapp29]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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.

[@ane103]

Great video, Alan! Thanks for sharing your humor!

[@123dogcoconut]

Outstanding content... currently my favorite photography channel.

[@wangjutao]

Each time I watch a piece of your video, I would like to plan a day for the same kind of things you have done, just want to be half or third or even 10th of you success.

[@kipmay5101]

Great video. Love your work.

[@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.

[@sarahbatsford4791]

In awe! What else can I say😁

[@ritzyrose]

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

[@Bondemitch]

so nice you have a youtube channel. Bravo Alan

[@GeoffGrant2010]

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

[@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.

[@JamesIpToronto]

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

[@ArminHirmer]

great one, thanks

[@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.

[@ShirazChanawala]

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

[@betrue-845]

I enjoyed that!

[@jakelarntz]

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

[@markfisher299]

Great b/w.Very inspiring

[@mwales2112]

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

[@pgknighton]

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

[@Kinadnuf]

😎 Always enjoyable!

[@thegirlwholeftthefridgeopen]

This was ridiculously funny 🤣🤣🤣

[@mistergonzom]

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

[@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.

[@gianlucaricci8151]

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

[@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!!!

[@RuskinKyle]

Just love these, top work team!

[@aldilasagaprabu5318]

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

[@SonofChurchill]

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

[@philipculbertson55]

Groovy Alan! Entertaining and educational.

[@ПяткамипоСША]

Awesome! Thank you for your humor and style! Subscribed

[@Jake-g9l7i]

Liked the video, liked the photos, liked the sense of fun. What's not to like? Fun fact, those gas capsules are actually called gas mantles. Regards Jake.

[@jimphilpott902]

Chuckle, chuckle . . . fun and informative!

[@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).

[@Lowbeatz-gp1ch]

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

[@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.

[@Jakub_0620]

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

[@aavfoto]

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

[@AndreiDimaReviews]

Great video, a nice balance between fun and practical!

[@rausrufezeichen]

Thank you for taking us with you. I always learn much from you videos and feel tremendously entertained :) For a second you got me and i thought you really want to do some color pictures :D

[@ittrainer7147]

So much to learn from you. Thanks for sharing.

[@maratortega8860]

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

[@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!

[@klartext2225]

YES! Constant quality on your channel, Alan! And at least three good laughs. :-))) The -2 setting is a good tip, you really have to fool the light meter - or it turns everything middle grey.

[@JustOneKnight]

hahahaha cool . Jokes aside this was interesting and thank you I enjoyed the information. and the visual feast.

[@FabenVrac]

Thank you for bringing some light in the darkness 💡

[@MichaelKussmaul]

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

[@nicoerasmus6038]

Thank you Alan once again for the insightful video and great photos, and the funny twists! 😂

[@warrenchrismas]

Loon. Love it.

[@Manuparis]

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

[@chrisburnard5157]

Just found your channel, loved your work and delivery, thank you. Subscribed.

[@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

[@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)

[@IgorAMendes]

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

[@senyang2260]

Thats funny!!! Happy Halloween Alan. Booooo

[@tony-hifi-music951]

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

[@clementhumbert322]

Hey Alan! Thank you for these lovely videos. Enjoyed it. Very useful. Would love ton know more about editing tips/techniques once you took the photographe. Anyway, keep going man, that's great

[@anroburger7689]

Your videos are just the best man ❤ you have made a subscriber out of me 😂

[@Visions_in_Toyko]

thanks again Alan, these are so bloody good. i laughed out loud a fair few times during that one

[@dgoullet1]

Great video! Thanks

[@paulhills1967]

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

[@NomadHUN86]

Your videos are the most hilarious and yet most informative.

[@e.d.s.1644]

Always so joyful to look these shows > he always make me laugh

[@JamesClark1991]

Love it!