PHOTOGRAPHY LESSON WITH JOHN FREE

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This summer I had the honor of getting a private photography lesson with John Free. John is one of the great living street photographers of our generation. Steeped in the tradition of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank and W. Eugene Smith, Free takes the precedent set by these fine photographers and applies it to the modern world.
This is my lesson with John Free.
Music:
Felix Mendelssohn :: String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80
Ludwig van Beethoven :: String Quartet No. 6 in B Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 6
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart :: String Quartet No. 19 In C, K 465
Musopen String Quartet
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My name is Ted Forbes and I make videos about photography. I’ve been making photographs most of my life and I have a tremendously deep passion for photography that I want to share with you on KZbin.
The Art of Photography is my channel and I produce photography videos to provide a 360 degree look into the world of making images. We all want to get better so lets do this together!
I make videos covering famous photographers, photography techniques, composition, the history of photography and much more.
I also have a strong community of photographers who watch the show and we frequently do social media challenges for photographers to submit their own work. I feature the best and most interesting on the show when we do these so come check it out and get involved!

[@bannermanmedia]

"Make it difficult, easy ain't worth nothin'" - words to live by.

[@APPLEPIE978]

+Dave C. Bannerman Except taking Statistics instead of Calculus for the only math credit you need in College.

[@bannermanmedia]

I get a headache even READING the word calculus!

[@gilbertbermudez1452]

Dave C. Bannerman those are the words that no one ever had to tell me. I've always hated easy things.

[@Konradmakesphotos]

It's not only a photography lesson video but the way it was filmed, it makes a great tribute to John Free as well. And look: no fancy camera strap, no fancy new camera, no fancy lenses but this guy shoots better photos than 99% of us

[@andreik3096]

may be he just shoots 99% *more* than you, that's the 1st thing to change if you want to match him (which is *not* that hard, after 20 yrs of doing it every day :-))

[@stigmatedbrain]

Indeed

[@jimmason8502]

Yup, and doesn't even use a lens hood. Focuses with his left hand like an amateur. A legend nonetheless.

[@sexysilversurfer]

@@jimmason8502 I don’t understand your point “focuses like an amateur with his left hand”

[@arneheeringa96]

​@@sexysilversurfer I don't understand either. With manual focus you have to use your left hand. And me and my dad never used the lens hoods on the Nikon manual lenses (mostly pre-Ai) because there's no quality difference with lenshood.

[@TheKkkk45]

His enthusiasm for photography is out of this world. People like him inspire me everyday to shoot and explore the world, so that one day I may inspire others like John has done to me. Forever be one of my favorite photographers, Wish I could meet him one day.

[@Shmyrk]

🔥

[@antiquephotographyodedlevy]

After watching this numerous times I suddenly figure that Ted is fulfilling what John told about contributing to photography by being a better photographer. Ted,,You are doing a great service to the world of photography by creating this magnificent movie. Thank you. Oded levy

[@Halfpint71]

Great video. What a unique man. I could listen to this guy all day! Such enthusiasm.

[@mirahgirl01]

Alcoholism

[@honest_noise]

Thank you for making this black and white.

[@CivicWeapon]

the idea of teaching kids to take photos and wrote about them is absolutely brilliant

[@joshan4043]

His enthusiasm, discipline, and endurance are goddamn inspiring.

[@Eric_Rossi]

Gotta say, this is one of the best videos yet man. Really enjoyed the music, the way you shot it docu style and the energy and inspiration from John, holy hell. Well done. One of the best pieces of info happens at 5:00 mins in. Thanks for sharing and making this.

[@googo151]

This is Dennis Hopper of photography. What a lesson to the brain and how it captures through the poke holes of our face. Brilliant analogies from this man.

[@bluemonkeyman9]

I remember the time I found John Free on KZbin. it changed my view on what photography is and why people do it. I am now a photography student trying to find it's purpose through what I see in my life and where I am.

[@jasonwilliams1556]

Possibly the most absorbing video regarding photography I've ever watched. Brilliant. John Free, what a guy.

[@jamessebright4196]

He's called John Free with good reason. What a guy. I'd never heard of him until 12 minutes ago, but I've already loved him for 11 minutes. Great stuff, thanks Ted! x

[@matthewashton93]

I could listen to john free talk all day. His passion and insight that he offers towards photography is truly inspiring.

[@TheTuscaloosa]

Still love watching this video even after 5 years. „The brain wants you to be the schmuck walking down the streets“ greatest quote ever .

[@MikefromQueens]

Love his energy

[@foodiesgalore3169]

That man is so expressive, theatrical. It's refreshing to see he's still having fun doing his craft.

[@fanjan7527]

Thank you Ted for sharing this and thank you John for sharing your thoughts.

[@vanannavarasan4522]

I like the enthusiasm John has on photography. As he said the need to do the math in your mind on realtime is important when doing photography.

[@gtaIVlord]

John is an amazing person and a real artist, truly dedicated to what he loves. Amazing video, Ted. You and John never cease to amaze. Only wish it was longer - or better, that I'd been there.

[@Sergiovalentimpht]

“If you sincerely believe in what you are doing is a noble cause... that love and that devotion will force you to get in their proper position to make that photograph”... John Free

[@RaveeCG]

I love his enthusiasm on describing things!

[@arryharry]

I love the verve and enthusiasm John shows when talking about making pictures, it's very reminiscent of Joel Meyrowitz in its passion and honesty. That capturing the key moment and making the viewer part of that 'scene' as if they were there, but with the subject completely unaware of them. Magical. I'd love to hit the streets with Mr Free, my Nikon FE2 would be great company!

[@EdwardIglesias]

Very inspirational. I love how he talked about the snow.

[@dreamcatcher3622]

Only just discovered this guy - am now a huge fan of both him and his work. This man has the gift to inspire and to teach

[@whoisvjm]

I really love the artistic choice to have the video in black & white, Ted. It almost removes all of the visual distraction so we can actually focus on John's words and advice.

[@RileyNotRyan]

Excellent. I love listening to John's passion.

[@doncarr128]

He seems an absolutely top bloke , really cool teaching the kids with disposable cameras , these people make the world a better place

[@hilarymorrison8211]

Motivation & CONSIDERATION is what Mr.Free is forgetting. Most can take stunning, amazing shots without the hype.

[@ShootStreetTV]

John Free! Sir! You are a Legend! I hope someday in the near future, I can catch one of your workshops. Thank you Ted for showing us this video.

[@Joe_VanCleave]

Great documentary, the best I've seen of John Free. Ted, you have real talent for cideo story telling.

[@cogerox1]

What an incredible man and talent. Thank you for bringing him to us.

[@johnbullock8885]

I just want this guy to pop out from behind a wall when I take an easy shot and say” easy ain’t worth nothing” and disappear lol. Beautiful video about a beautiful photographer! Thanks for your time and effort

[@salmontes]

Simply Amazing! Thank You.

[@lexpat]

Absolutely Brilliant !

[@tonywalton1052]

I watch this whenever I want to be motivated. It always motivates me.

[@christianrivera228]

Thank you for open my eyes.

[@TomKaszuba]

John Free. A national treasure.

[@angrd020]

Love this guy!!!

[@AmyDyas]

he's a great man. such an inspiration.

[@matthew_thefallen]

He is absolutely cool! I love how he talks about the brain trying to prevent you from taking shots, that's how i felt the first times and still feel sometimes !

[@hellbent2280]

You and John Free are a inspection for me and thank both of you . Both of you keep me moving forward in photography. Thank you so much.

[@GilFeliciano]

excellent film Ted! "Your brain doesn't want you to be a photographer, your brain wants to be a schmuck walking down the street" I'll be thinking about that statement for some time.

[@JohnFreePhtography]

+Gil Feliciano I am happy that I made a point for you to think about. Thinking about photography takes up most of my time. Anywhere I happen to be and I just close my eyes and float off to new visions and level of a higher understanding of love, life and of self to know whatmust be photographed.

[@tonytimpe3225]

Simply amazing! Passion at its best. Just wow!

[@PaulGriffiths]

Totally Brilliant... I cant say anymore... Congrats Ted...

[@PhotoLighthouse]

Thank you Ted & Gary. I love John Free.

[@bencarrdus9583]

Just wow. And thank you.

[@luismartins3262]

I just discovered John Free yesterday here on KZbin. This is my second video I see about him. My question is, why isn't this man more well known? His enthusiasm and dedication are at a level that makes me want to work harder. His quote about making it harder resonated with me. I wish I could have taken one of his classes. The world needs to know more about him. Thank you for the videos about him.

[@kennethlavalle1608]

Ted I just viewed John Free's photography lesson from last July 6th 2019 on the Santa Monica Pier on youtube. He has now moved further back in time to a Nikon F further reinforcing the essence of capturing the image, regardless of the equipment. This guy is the real deal.

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

So many great quotes! Such passion! John Free is a true artist!

[@MrA8A9]

Amazing.

[@Birchwoodfb]

John makes any video gold.

[@CollazoVision]

What a treat!!! Thanks for sharing these moments.

[@troyferris8389]

Ted this was amazing! For some time now I have been hitting a creative wall and no matter how I tried there was no inspiration. But while I was watching this I started to get a kind of flutter inside me (its the only word that seems to fit) it hit a nerve. It didn't take me long to realize that I never think of why I'm taking a picture, never thought of what am I trying to show. Thank you very much.

[@theartofphotography]

+Troy Ferris So glad John got you inspired! Thanks for the kind words…

[@MrIggyboo]

Love this!!! What an amazing man.

[@tshulthrimwangdi4540]

thank you for this. I mean it from my heart

[@MatanDrori]

fantastic

[@francochamps3855]

Best 10 minutes of the week. Cheers!

[@ChamberWorker]

Several times looked at the timeline with the same fear: the end is even closer! Very gentle and very strong. Thanks, Ted! :)

[@adrienbraud1663]

Excellent!

[@ziprock]

great video, one can't help but be inspired when listening to John talk about photography. man's got serious passion.

[@Auhana50]

What a incredible man unbelievable a rare gem

[@ryanehoward]

I've been waiting eagerly for this video since you announced it. Totally worth the wait. John is a fascinating person with a lot of great advice and the video was beautifully shot and edited. Well done.

[@DouglasKnisely]

This is one of the clearest presentations by John Free that I've ever seen. On a side note, I think your musical selections were brilliant and so very appropriate.

[@dkyo]

This is wonderful

[@atamola]

Excellent.

[@seamusandpat]

thanks Ted, what a wonderful video, I love John Free, his work and his attitude and his sheer vitality.

[@lindaj6675]

Watching this video this morning inspired me to go out for the day and take photos. I'm going out again tomorrow. I might even do one of his workshops in the future. Thanks for the reminder to get out there and take photos.

[@52lyndon]

What a great video, thanks John and Ted

[@cjedwards5941]

Great video. I could listen to him all day!

[@rishabh.aggarwal]

Wow!! What a man! True to his name he’s so Free! Thank you Ted for this.

[@lukashanke_]

So much humanity in just 11 minutes.

[@Images-by-Ramona]

This is my most favourite video you have made. His words on photography really give that AHA with a punch to the gut. Thank you!

[@jnk4president]

love it

[@rejeannantel1185]

Intense, to the point, and keeping to the basics, not the camera basics, but to the man standing behind it. There are wonderful lessons here: - "What can you give photography, what can you give to yourself?" (Photography is about you and who you are). - "Adding authenticity." (PoV is important, it's yours). - "You don't want to be misunderstood!" - "What's the idea behind the picture? - "Imagine what the viewer is going to see." - "Think about your intent." - "Train your brain, free it from the false beliefs" (from what he lazily commands you or wants you to avoid). Amazing video Ted. Well-chosen soundtrack "True Radiance by Baby Brainiac". It guides us toward the exploration that follows. You are rolling, we are moving on, and learning from it. Say thanks to Mr. John Free from all of us. He puts into words what we learn of life, of us, through photography.

[@angelocaudle93]

I loved this, thank you so much.

[@Daniel_Ilyich]

Watching this for the 3rd time! This is just a glorious short film. The use of those exquisite string quartets, filled with a buoyant energy, mimic John's youthful exuberance, the exuberance of being alive. Thank you for adding such beauty to our lives, Ted!

[@LFPG100]

Thank you for sharing this lesson. Love his energy. Love the message of respect for craft but do-your-own-thing at the same time.

[@charliehenbury3959]

Re-watching this for the tenth time Ted. Looked like you and John had a wonderful time. John is inspiring.

[@jonathanshapiro285]

This is one of the most incredible photography lessons i have ever watched!!!!! This man is amazing!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[@arnomuskens4636]

Ted, you articulated his eloquence beautifully. Thank you.

[@Florian-dg7mi]

AMAZING - this is coming in my list of special photography videos

[@L.E.Santo02]

Awesome!

[@kaimai79]

I love it! Such a great photographer!

[@potkop12345]

Fantastic! Thank you Ted.

[@246gunner]

This guy is speaking tru gems...love the way he describes what he's doing lol it's like controlled chaos. RAD

[@Westopher]

yes, yes, yes! More of this kind of stuff, please!

[@lengmoua6861]

"His style was excellence." yes! I love it

[@thomasvanhaandel9301]

hats off ted! ahh to have half the passion john has! thank you. inspirational.

[@akiakiwumi410]

So wonderful. I can't thank you enough for this video and everything you do Ted for us. I have learnt so much from you. Thank you.

[@Andrew_85]

Just fantastic. That combination of excitement, intrigue and pursuit of excellence is what photography is about. I'm at the beginning of my photography journey and this short documentary is really inspiring. Thanks so much for filming it Ted. "The brain doesn't want you to be a photographer" - in one sentence John has summed up the on-going struggle I have in my mind when wanting to take photos but never quite stepping outside, being fearless and doing it. I've just seen that you've got some more John Free stuff coming soon....can't wait. Thanks again Ted.

[@mika2902]

Great ! So much inspiring !

[@bryanfleishman6151]

Very well produced. John is full of energy.

[@jvrkruger]

Congratulations and thank you for this beautiful short documentary! Your channel is such a source of knowledge and inspiration. Please keep going.

[@AuthenticSound]

GREAT !!!!!! And great music too !!

[@marexmarex]

Loved it!!!! Thank you for this great episode.

[@pluto762]

Awesome job, Ted! And thank you.

[@kobetroy]

Loved it! Thank you!

[@mantanadudesoupdujour.2151]

pretty cool, i love john's energy and perspective. thanks ted.

[@andrewfrost8866]

Absolutely awesome Ted! I'm blown away.