Practice No Tension Street Photography Tips John Free

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[@macallanvintage]

John Free talks with his balls out of his pants. Direct, honest, no bull-shit and highly passionate. RESPECT!

[@lordoftheflings]

haven't heard that expression before.

[@euhnathan]

I wish John Free was my grand father.

[@ashwinraju8686]

good one!

[@kamikaze2613]

He is ;)

[@wduguay82]

You give advices that no pixel-peeping-this-camera-is-better-atiso64000-geek youtuber can beat. Wow this channel is a treasure!

[@BoraBora_Sasha]

Love him

[@epiren]

I love this passion. This is a teacher that cares about the craft and the student.

[@VinWeathermon]

Very relevant; people wonder how I can "get so aggressive" with getting my shot, getting the reaction I want, taking advantage of the situation...I can only do that when I am not thinking of ME...only thinking about the shot and what I want to do with it. I practice every day..for 30 years. You are right on. Thanks for sharing.

[@crOmdwOw]

I almost cried. Thank you John. This are the real advice to make street photography!

[@artemorbid]

Some of the best advice on photography I have ever heard. Thanks so much for your knowledge and inspiration.

[@geraldgair8148]

Study study study,practice practice practice.you’re a total legend John god bless

[@dilfill]

This guy is so spot on. So clear about what it means to be passionate with photography.

[@JunT86]

I once replied to another photographer who was curious what i was doing/shooting I simply said "I am practicing my craft"; he gave me preplexed look instead.

[@naythechocolatehead]

Best photog video on KZbin in all my years of watching.

[@lesliedanielmolina]

A legend full of positive energy!

[@nickfanzo]

These videos are helping me so much, I love photography and I am new to it, I drew and painted my whole life, I find this is my thing now. The problem is, I live in a small town, a lot of people are very conservative here. I get a lot of anxiety when I get out and shoot. People have actually followed me and asked what I was doing because I was taking photographs of a bowling alley. I was actually followed for a mile . People are more paranoid than ever, it’s a shame.

[@paharithrottle4110]

John free your thought process is incredible sir

[@vaspers]

I love your simple sincere tutorials and tips. Thanks.

[@PeterArnold1969]

John , I've only discovered your videos recently, and you have a great method of telling a story. You could've spoken for another 15 minutes, and I would've still been glued to every word. I love your passion for photography, and although I only use my smartphone for photography these days, I want to be inspired to make great photos.

[@faces_of_horror]

Going out and doing it is practising, especially in street photography. You want to get used to being up close to take peoples pictures and relieve tension you don't do that by focusing on a wall. You get out there and make your mistakes at first and then learn from them. Over time confidence builds and then like you say people become more like props and you get the images because you practiced shooting them.

[@TonyFernandezjkdjedi]

"And if its food for them, then it's fantastic for you". John Free, you are FANTASTIC!!

[@dafyddwhyles8169]

A true master of the art. We need more videos from John.

[@antonnanayakkara6969]

Thanks and greetings from Sri Lanka. Thank you for sharing your expertise . Your useful advise very help full to improve my self You are a wonderful person God Bless you.

[@xxkrstnaterryxx]

Best advise ever for any photographer not just street! PRACTICE is the only way.

[@aarshkapasi6630]

Had been always scared of people while shooting , it was so good to finally hear this out😶😶! Thank you

[@JulesLuna86]

This man is a philosopher! Thank you John Free!

[@gstefanos2792]

Deserves a million views. I could just sit and watch this all day.

[@JohnFreePhtography]

Thank you. I hope you will excuse me, while I go out in my back yard to PRACTICE. We all must be able to photograph as a reflex action. Even a half second late is a terrible MISS. To important to miss.

[@thesinghchauhan2634]

This is a teacher who's been a student. Good or bad ? that's irrelevant cuz he exudes passion. Meeting people like Mr. John Free would be like getting that refreshing 8 hour sleep on a weekend. What a treasure indeed. You sir, have my admiration.

[@JohnFreePhtography]

Thanks for taking the time to reach out to me. Photography can be good medicine for us.

[@dallasdutoit1307]

this brought me to tears....the passion and intent and all that. God. the best.

[@Rambleswithmycameraonyoutube]

This is Zen photography at its best ♥ Sending you and your family Love from Ireland - Sean

[@JohnFreePhtography]

+Rambles with my camera Check out the book "The Tao of photography", by Shapiro and Gross. Cartier-Bresson liked the book "Zen and the art of archery".

[@Rambleswithmycameraonyoutube]

John Free Sounds interesting John will do man. I have been going up regularly to Dublin shooting some street for my channel I have yet to stumble upon that boat wreck in the canal that you got :-) One day man one day ♥ Sean

[@JohnFreePhtography]

+Rambles with my camera The wrecked boat is in the grand canal near the locks.

[@Rambleswithmycameraonyoutube]

John Free I will take a look out for it and will be up there on 21st of this month so I will be taking you and your Lady with me in my heart and mind :-) Watch out for the photo haha

[@JohnFreePhtography]

+John Free The wreck is only fully visible at low tide.

[@johnsleeman8263]

So true. Some great advise and funny too. Thanks for that. Will certainly take on board the importance of practicing taking photos and remember to stop stressing about taking a photo of someone in the street as the resulting photo is not for me anyway but for everyone else.

[@goranthefarmer]

ASMR triggers from this video. It's great!

[@MrJackwombat]

I,v been a street photographer for twenty years exhibitions now and then and this guy really knows what he is talking about wish I had seen this when I started.

[@Jakethejakee]

This wonderful man has reinvigorated my love for photography more than once. You approach street photography with the respect and responsibility that I find it absolutely requires to be worthwhile. Thank you so very much.

[@KarimAmerStudio]

Mr.free you're a one from the most respected in the field , i do love listening to your talks and tips , i learn alot , thank you.

[@takisp5412]

So motivating and inspiring. Another great lesson from the best!

[@youtubister]

An illuminating 5 minutes and 37 seconds, this. Tension, practice, wonderful stuff.

[@christos_phe]

I will just say that I Love You Man and your Way of Thinking

[@EricHolsinger]

Incredible depth of insight to share about photography.

[@lengmoua6861]

it's these kinds of teachers that make students want to grow

[@Tsenjiktuk223]

I Would Like To Say Thank You Mr. Free.!....If No-one Else Appreciates You, Know That I, B.A.Williams, DOES.!.....You Have Helped Me Tremendously and I Haven't Even Purchased A Camera Yet.!...Thank You So Much For Your Passion, Advice, Enthusiasm, And Truthfulness.!!...Thank You.!

[@cappybenton]

Cool beans. I especially liked the part about the "emotional response."

[@lalofigueredo_]

This video is all you need to know for makeing photography, this guy is awesome 🙌

[@Jase989]

Practice practice practice the only way...thank you for the great words of wisdom

[@boris.dupont]

Thank you! I love your videos! I'm a fan of your body of work but you're a great teacher too!

[@BrianAndersonPhotography]

Thank you so much. I feel validated for all this practice and all this time I spend with my camera. I love it so much and I love giving it back to everyone.

[@wgmann0303]

I completely understand releasing the tension and don't think of repercussions of afterwards. And 100% agree with practice. My concern is depending on the location of street photography there a place where your safety is on the line and as they say, "no one picture is worth a person's life." I just feel like I can't let go of that line. I'm sure I'm going to get flamed on it, and don't get me wrong, street photography takes great courage. I guess that line of photography is not for me.

[@nordfys]

Thank you yet again for another great advice John. I feel really blessed with all the great advices you give for free because you want to share your knowledge! A true inspiration. From your biggest fan in Copenhagen. Martin.

[@JohnFreePhtography]

Giving FREE advice, sets me FREE and gives me the pleasure of helping people. Remember, the best things in life are FREE.

[@nightfiredance23]

Beautiful Performance… if you weren’t a photographer you Could have been a very good actor 👏👏👏

[@ScoutBobrman862]

John, today I just discovered you and your photography work. I have rekindled my love for photography, particularly film photography, these last few years. I have three film cameras: Pentax ME Super, Nikon N90S and Nikon F75D and though I do have a simple digital camera, film is something special and magical. I have taken a college film photography course and there is nothing that replaces manual knowledge of the camera. Not just "Spraying and Praying". Knowing about Aperture and Shutter speed, juxtaposition, grey scale etc. I wished I had known earlier about you and about your street photography field trip that I missed last March. I would like to know when your next "Street Photography field trip" class will be held so that I may go along as well. I respect you, your vast knowledge, dedication and passion for photography. Wishing you the very best and continued success!...Jackson-Vista,CA.

[@pornpori]

That's what Cartier Bresson was talking about when he said that a photographer's worst photographs are the first ten thousand (put this number in perspective as it was said in the film days)

[@CamdenFenton_]

+Emilio Torres So its probably 100,000 nowadays

[@pornpori]

+PortalPerson ...which is about the average mechanical shutter's rated life.

[@CamdenFenton_]

+Emilio Torres so you aren't a good photographer until your first camera literally breaks down from use. #goals

[@onehunglow2006]

Finally ,someone that speaks the truth !

[@cha3119]

John, thanks for sharing the core to why you shoot - you care about people, obviously. Big curiosity and imagination of who those people are, on the street. Technically, get good. Mentally and Emotionally, be ready. Thanks for sharing...

[@AustinBeeman]

This is the best video on this channel. Wonderfully clear and direct. Can help any photographer.

[@TheFindjv]

Man!!! I love your videos , I'm a new photographer and been shooting many different Events in Los Angeles you just made me realize so much that I'm going to start putting your advise into my photograph THANK YOU!! You rock! Practice practice practice

[@stephencooke992]

I just learnt more in 5 minutes than in the last few months. Thank you.

[@Halfassedgamer]

It's so true the whole practice thing I'm an artist/painter when I started had no Idea what I was doing but did it everyday and each painting was better than the last. Love this vid

[@martingranger40]

Probably best video I’ve seen of John Free’s - does make a lot of sense - I need to practice.

[@dandyrandy88]

I love your videos. Other people give you pretty mediocre tips, but you give inspiration so we can put things together on our own. Some day I will take one of your workshops. One I have the money haha

[@we_both_die_in_100years8]

You're awesome man!

[@blueseventhreeone]

CHILLS. Great advice, thank you John.

[@mikekay6288]

Well said! I think your video should be titled 'Practice, Practice, Practice! I've saved it to inspire me in those 'down times'. Thanks; a must keep vlog. Mike in Oz

[@bkrichard6813]

Hi John. I took your class at UCLA and it has has amazing influence. Thank you!

[@YourTypicalMental]

I want to watch this everyday!!

[@JackSteel1965]

You crack me up, love your videos, great advice.

[@sharmapulkitmukesh]

Fantastic! These principles are for everything!

[@captainmargaret6235]

I love your passion, enthusiasm and I love your vids, keep up the good work

[@jg8147]

SO GOOD!!! Thank you John

[@jonathanmalachiolivares-bu9551]

Gotta' love this guy, reminds me of my mentor.

[@hazi4101]

Your insights are a gift. Thank you for sharing them.

[@andreighetau2680]

Wonderful words and truly inspiring! I love your videos!

[@VibhorGupta9]

These are the words of wisdom. Wow!!!

[@DavidQuad]

Thank you so much for this video John, it really helped me out a lot. It's priceless. It's more than what you tell, it's about how you do tell. I can't thank you enough. I wish you all the best.

[@moisesivan]

pure wisdom.

[@BradfordTennyson]

Thank you for making this video, John. You have given the world great advice!

[@hx3r1]

Beatiful,made me cry tears literally!Thank you!Instant subscriber

[@golevka]

What a GENIUS!

[@joshmarin6098]

“If it’s good for them, it’s fantastic for you.”

[@JohnFreePhtography]

Thank you. Now it off to my messy darkroom in the garage. I will be in the dark making prints all day and into the wee hours.

[@SheltonDCruz]

brilliantly said

[@cyberscope]

Definitely always practice!

[@dubsteppwarrior]

Guilty I don't know how to operate my camera that well haha But hey I get out and take photos step one in learning !! I have a cheap nikon p500 point and shoot from 2011(not considered a good camera by any means)bought it for 125 bucks used and I get some pretty good pictures considering I Have no real experience or knowledge of photography

[@ryanjosephdaley6723]

Well, that's the best way to learn. Nothing wrong with that. Just go out and enjoy yourself.

[@serhiy2020]

John, could you please make more videos?

[@Biscoid]

Excellent advice.

[@ANKOphotography]

John This is brilliant! 5.36 minutes about how to become a photographer! and not chicken with camera :) tx!

[@AnimeStudioMotion]

your awesome John

[@w.carvalhofotografia6700]

Kkkkk. Explica de uma forma simples e bem humorada. Prática é algo importante.

[@DreKC]

John, what an inspiration!

[@mrdre1019]

more power to you john

[@TheBiggervern]

Serious advice. Thank you

[@johnkraemer5505]

Good stuff from the Master!

[@HarshithJV]

Well yesterday I tried out street photography first time(maybe I am one first) in my hometown Mangalore. I took photo not of peoplea actually but of Indian flag(since today is Independence day) displayed at the shop. After I finished taking people came to me asked why I took. I said its for online competition for Independence day. :P They fell for it and I was relaxed the whole time since I was prepared with that answer. Sometimes its better to be prepared with an answer.

[@jeromecatbagan1973]

Amazing idea!

[@BillBane123]

excellent, excellent, excellent.

[@baratapires1]

Mas a tensão é realmente um problema causado não só pelo medo, mas também por outros factores.

[@jlbranst2]

I've watched this over and over. It makes my day! So funny and so true. I would hug you, I know you're not a sneak from the insurance company.. :)

[@jlbranst2]

Best thing I've heard all day. Love it! haha!

[@youravantgarde]

Love your videos

[@bosragh]

Talking about the days passed, here no film role is available all I do is the SD card. In the year 2021 there I shot 28.5 GB photos and each month above 2GB and I don’t count. Those transferred to the stock of my yearly deposit and some time I do check my memorising the event or situation. I am here on the border of two countries Afghanistan and Iran, here Quetta Baluchistan.

[@danfloresmusic]

this is gold

[@bahadirimer8561]

Great. Thank you so much.

[@Mamo878]

The intensity, passion and manner reminds me of Walter White. Yeah bitch! Photography!

[@Nobodygames.]

Amazing. Thanks you, John.

[@djjorge87]

I practice everyday with my photography!!!!!!