ON THE STREET WITH [005] : Ulysses Aoki

The fifth episode of ON THE STREET WITH!
OTSW is a street photography show that features interesting Street Photographer and shows their work in a natural and unforced way by combining an interview with a real life photowalk. My goal with this series is to give a glimpse into the photographers thinking process and hopefully give useful insights that can improve your street photography.
OTSW is a photowalk, street interview, behind the scene video, documentary, travel vlog...
Or just two street photographers on a street hunt!
This episode features tokyo based photographer Ulysses Aoki, who discovered his passion for photography through fashion and modeling. His sensibility for candid street moments and refreshing style made me follow him on instagram in 2018. We since went on a lot of street hunts in japan and recently taught street photography workshops together in Osaka und Tokyo (www.lintaro.de/workshops/).
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This project will always be free and free of any advertising (ecxept youtube ads). I do this out of passion for street photography. Besides the recording and travel costs of these episodes, I often spent weeks or month editing them. My goal is to travel and visit more interesting photographers around the world and meet them in their hometowns. If you like to support me you can do so via paypal donations. Thank you very much for the support and thank you for watching!
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[@SamuelStreetlife]

Follow Ulysses on Instagram: instagram.com/ulysses_aoki/ & his youtube channel: bit.ly/2lNbYBI :)

[@LEWISNBA1]

I really appreciate what Lin is doing with these videos! I believe it shines a light on the art of street photography!

[@QueueBone]

this style of interviewing is brilliant. its the type that you can actually watch. not just two people in front of a desk.

[@hrrsev]

can we all just appreciate how much both of these amazing people have grown as a photographer? Also, how Samuel has gotten used to being comfy in front of the camera???

[@BoraMustafa]

agreed

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Just discovering your comment now! Thank you for the appreciation :) Means a lot!

[@dan-le-brun]

Thanks Samuel and Ulysses. That half an hour felt like 10 minutes. Your conversation reminded me of chatting with my mates in school about whatever we were into at the time. Very natural and honest. Can’t wait for the next one and off to check out your photos on ig, Ulysses. Keep them coming Sam, your efforts are appreciated and you’re building a body of work that will be great to look back on in 20+ years time

[@jimi3314]

Who the hell would downvote this?? Thanks for the new Streetlife epi. Love this series and can't wait for the next one already!

[@Nicolas.Duchemin]

I'm really digging those "ON THE STREET WITH!" episodes. It's so interesting to learn how different people approach photography.

[@mikemoir2603]

Enjoyed the casual (but very involved) walk down the boulevard with both of you. Interspersed with some very nice captures. Enjoy the quality work that you always provide too,SLS...thank you...

[@Sara-tp6zd]

You're encouraging to shoot street photography through your videos, and you have convinced me that it's a great way to capture random daily moments yet in an authentic way bc everyone see things differently

[@syc408]

加油！

[@davidwamback9000]

Keep up the great work. Thank you!

[@aslipperysnake]

absolutely one of my favorite street walk videos

[@frankluo230]

So true about everything he said in this video. I could spent whole day listening to this type of talks.

[@youngum78]

Please bring this back! This is easily the most enjoyable series that you make. And the the potato vlog.

[@sbutler66]

How have I only just found this series? I feel so bad. Would love an episode with EduardoPavezGoye.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Don't feel bad :D Would love to shoot with Eduardo! I'm sure there will be a oppertunity some day.

[@sbutler66]

@@SamuelStreetlife I hope so, that would be awesome!

[@hendrixg]

It's like going for a walk with these two. Very enjoyable as always!

[@MINISWISS1]

about time the legend got one

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

Jerbois Inspo Page 🧐🧐🧐

[@loweman25]

3:13 in and I'm grateful. Story + juxtaposition + a singular focus...very cool shot

[@matthewrabbit]

Incredible episode once again! Definitely worth the wait. It's great to just have two people nerding out about different photographers and how they influenced them for 30 minutes. Also, really loved the addition of classical music during some of the earlier scenes! I'm SO excited to see Gustavo Minas on here. One of the best "current" photographers, IMO. Should be an absolute treat! Can't wait to learn more about him.

[@BeatsAndGuitars]

This is one of your best interviews/street sessions I’m a huge fan I want to something like this in Los Angeles California. Keep up the good work. Cheers from California

[@kasparas2001]

Honestly these video are really good. Our grand children will watch them as a documentary in the future!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Wow that would be amazing :) Thank you!

[@davidrudman]

Really interesting video. I'll have to go back and look up some of the links. Thanks for showing some photos from the photographers mentioned. I didn't know them, so really educational 😊

[@garyrobinson3]

Loved this episode! Can't thank you enough for the inspiration!

[@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel]

Lin. I really love these walkie talkie shootie videos. Just talking about street photography with different people is so interesting than just only shooting videos. Even I don't really care if you shoot while walking 😀

[@markclarivette5135]

Mr L, I am really enjoying your superbly produced series & look forward to every episode. Truly inspirational stuff. I can't wait to get out & take some pics after I have watched an episode. Thank you for your hard work, putting these together & sharing them with us. Grüße.

[@charliepark9415]

Holly i love ur b-rolls in thr middle the colors are so what i prefer😆 Thanks for ur hard work! 35 minutes of happiness...

[@jasongold6751]

Fascinating!

[@MikeMikeYT]

Amazing series. Thank you.

[@NegativeCompensation]

Great video. Wish there were more photo videos like this online.

[@thejoyfultripod]

Enjoying these videos, many thanks for your work. I like the friendly chatty nature of two friends walking down the street, dropping photos in and mentioning inspirations work well. I found Tokyo a great place to photograph, maybe Ulysses is just going through a bit of a quiet uninspiring time

[@fikryahmadg4865]

Loved your videos, the vibes that you bring is always inspiring and fresh love it very much. Have a nice day shooting from Indonesia.

[@CommeDesDoni]

Love this kind of vid! Hopefully more in the future

[@H3ath]

Love these, thanks

[@datAero]

Great vid, been following both of you for ages, was nice seeing your very different personnalities on display :)

[@DebiSenGupta]

Interesting. I am going to Japan in November. Looking forward to it now

[@TrentGamingCo]

your best video from a production standpoint.

[@viniciusvieira9745]

Nice video, great photos. Gustavo Minas is awsome, looking foward to that!

[@miravvyas]

Was waiting for new episode in series for so long

[@thepirateshoots]

Ulyssses takes so great photos :)

[@morrishbs]

I've been watching since you had like 1k subs and I couldn't figure out why I really love this channel other than basics: content, well shot and about photography. Ive realized its 2 things: your music selection is impeccable and your videos are as much about photos as they are about people. Keep it up! Incredible work. Come to SF and will host you!

[@amosk24]

These are so damn good Samuel. Thanks for posting and keep them coming :)

[@TENGUJAPON]

What a good video! I felt I was walking with you. Your voice at the end of the video, man haha! Thanks for the efforts.

[@mr.incognito1583]

Like, I really like like this video? Like, it's so inspiring? Good job with the interview! I really liked it!

[@ivorglavas6054]

best photography channel what so ever :)

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Thanks Jerry

[@hiphanreview]

love it!!

[@byNoahUSA]

Dude I just discovered your channel and I just can‘t stop watching! Keep up the good work bro, amazing pictures!

[@Zlin0035]

you know you've made it in street photography when your in a video with lintaro xD

[@owenrodgers8020]

love the random wynyard station sydney image at 17.37 !!!

[@rhaniewong]

Nice photowalk/interview. Hope I will get there to do what you're doing . 🤙

[@shaifulazre2329]

another great video Lin,may i suggest kosuke okahara for your next interview, it would be great

[@kevinrogers5662]

I love your videos, excellent, excellent, excellent 👏 👍

[@aaronmoiche330]

Was so looking forward to this video for the longest time and it didn’t disappoint. LOVED THIS SO MUCH!!!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Thank you Aaron! I wish I could make them faster... Many good episode to come!

[@aaronmoiche330]

No worries man take your time and make them as good as you want them to be, I’ll always watch 👌

[@matkovidosevicswalkabouts6890]

Amazing!

[@AlexanderLaGumina]

Very interesting video. There is a progression in improvement over the first episode. You are also a beautiful couple.

[@carstenosterwald6593]

...wie immer ein fantastisches Video....Congratulation !!!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Danke Carsten : )

[@simonwilliams2109]

Thanks again Samuel, I really enjoy the walk around. Happy to see you got your X100F back........😂.

[@LandonsLanding]

This is from a while ago. Sadly he doesn't

[@simonwilliams2109]

@@LandonsLanding Hi, yes I know it's and older video, I was attempting some humor. Didn't work. :-)

[@franciscocastillo6376]

Nice work as always. Waiting for Gustavo Minas.

[@brianwangenheim]

Awesome video 👍🏼

[@phsyckomantis]

That was a nice walk 😊👍🏼

[@RalphStriewski]

Thanks for your excellent videos! Great work! And btw where can I buy the Void Tokyo magazines?

[@AlexOnStreets]

Awesome video guys. I could relate with a lot of what you said Aoki. Bring your Leica down to Fukuoka sometime so I can get a better touch.. look.. at it.

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

Alex On Streets Touch it all you want

[@Jonacci]

Thanks for the vid! have you used some of this footage before? example the wheelchair couple.

[@shela_svg]

One day I hope to go on a photo walk and learn from you guys oof

[@MsYazzzzzz]

Bingewatching Ur Channel now 😍😍😍

[@SamuelStreetlife]

😇🙏

[@vproven]

Excellent.

[@altstadtkino-filmedesverbo5537]

Haha I believe that Ulysses took a model shot of Shion from the "Opening New Doors" Season of Terrace House? So he must be a friend of him. Nice ^_^

[@ekchuahstudios9066]

good job with the interview

[@pwningnewbs]

trove of references here. really like aoki. i got good info from this. tatsuo is pretty hardcore, and sees philosophical purpose even with confrontational style. i have to look into winogrand

[@WestonJamesPalmer]

Genuinely engaged. Spread the word.

[@ULATAN.]

I like that Cinestill subway photo

[@stikersapi]

Inspiring! ps: i tought you're switching to x-h1!

[@valala2987]

0:47 cutest thing I ve seen all year

[@y7633]

青木さんも普通にビックに現像依頼してるんだ…フィルムの色合いがいいですよね☺

[@dmitriysmirnov3146]

Ulysses looked so happy in 2018…

[@fredrikmudas]

That red lady is amazing!

[@tjbwhitehea1]

Oh my god I have hated the lighting at street level in Tokyo for ages and thought it was just me. Virtually no good light makes it to street level.

[@migueljimenez1939]

Shut up and shoot....you killed me...lol😂😂😂😂

[@tinoflad4569]

Bin 7 Minuten hinterher. Aber ist jetzt schon Dope.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Haha! Danke danke!

[@kbmats]

23:42 So Relatable xD

[@faynan4165]

His portrait shoots are much more better than his street photography.

[@joe_tographer]

Samuel now that you can travel again can we get an on the street with Faizal

[@billjohnson1809]

Schönes Video. Wie heist das klavier Stück bei 2min 37 Gruss aus Luxembourg

[@VonBromPhoto]

Photo at 17:38 of Milsons Point train station... you've been in Sydney! Come back again and do some workshops or something please.

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

Vaughan Bromfield Hi, I went to Sydney and shot some about 3 years ago. Amazing place. Would love to go sometime again.

[@ryans_life]

Always love your videos and when you 2 colab

[@marlonb.8243]

Good to stay in contact with "hapas." (Hawaiian term for people who are multiethnic).

[@smitavinchurkar9196]

👍

Hi, which gear did you use for selfie video making?

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Ricoh Theta V :)

[@thenicflynn]

I think I’ve seen this guy before!!! He was putting cats on the hachiko statue!! LOL

[@chrisharrison9500]

I love these videos! Another interesting one. Who did he reference at 33:05 please?

[@SamuelStreetlife]

He was talking about Tatsuo Suzuki. He is doing a lot of street portraits lately.

[@chrisharrison9500]

@@SamuelStreetlife of course! How did I not realise? Thank you Samuel 👍📷

[@ronkoch1202]

Can you give us some advice on selling our outdated equipment?

[@rodrigoarmeli7173]

17:46 👍

[@fellowcitizen]

9:42 the FRUiTS magazine "pedestrian paradise" guy emphasised colour :)

[@fellowcitizen]

Shoichi Aoki... they have the same name...! www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/29001/1/fruits-future-pop-fashion kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKiQaoGOl92Fas0

[@JGabrielAndres]

Is ulysses wearing issey miyake? Great vid btw haha

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

JGabrielAndres you know your stuff ;)

[@joyx81]

Where did you leave your gr iii?

[@fellowcitizen]

this was a period piece set before we had that kind of technology

[@losangaras06]

Didn’t you sell the X100F ? Nice to see it again 😁

[@WhoIsSerafin]

Los Angaras I think it said this was done in 2018.

[@shoryqwabe4605]

This was shot last year

[@davec1117]

Video was filmed December 2018, 0:36s.dave

[@imnotsurewhy]

Uly's cool af

[@fellowcitizen]

af better still w/ x-t30 ;-)

[@gavinlv9440]

Haha,26:52 I heard somebody speaking Chinese🤔

[@JapaneseReds]

It's like, like, like...

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

JapaneseReds Working on my spoken English. Sorry about that my friend.

[@JapaneseReds]

Your English is fine 😂

[@frankietie]

31:30 WHAT DO YOU SAID? AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN? COOL VIDEO THO

[@tremolo664]

Is that Leica weatherproof? It makes me feel strange seeing it's raining and that expensive camera exposed.

[@callmejm2385]

Who else read useless

[@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel]

lol Ulyssys .... shooting in Tokio and brags about its overrated. XD I'm shooting in a 300k town and it's some kind of ok. you should do a small town challenge 😂

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

D'Works Hey. I'm not bragging, it depends on what you want for your photography. I've shot in many different countries too. My opinion is that it's not as good as some people think it'll be.

[@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel]

@@UlyssesAokiPhoto Oh hi, Ulysses. If you take a look into Inta the hotspots with real good people (incl you) are NYC, London, and Tokyo. I just can't believe that a city as big as Tokyo is an overrated place. It has just so much more possibilities because of the high amount of people and cultural places.