Brilliant. Natural light is a dicey game in London’s winter. It really worked with the shirtless shots.
@fredandharrybordenКүн бұрын
@@global001 thanks!
@johnpaulgleason79292 ай бұрын
Made me smile that :) and I adore the shots of Dominic in the natural window light, the one looking upwards.... Score! I like the idea of him facing away from you and slowly turning around in shots, may try that my next widow light shoot - as hey you got massive variation from just turning from back to front! inspired me :)
@fredandharryborden2 ай бұрын
Glad this video inspired you! As Harry says "flash kills the atmosphere". You almost always get the best results with natural light!
@alf1ash92 ай бұрын
Agree with the sentiment of your title, but you’re a brave boy if you turn up without at least sone preconceived ideas. After a couple of the dodgy shoots in the early 90s I’ve always had at least a few preconceived ideas to get the ball rolling (or some variation of them) and get them in the bag early, circumstances permitting. Then i can go and play feeling confident and more relaxed and aim for something better. Ace as always. Really great to hear how others, especially of your calibre, approach the work.Thanks!
@harryborden2 ай бұрын
Thanks @alf1ash9 Yes, agreed. It's definitely good to have a vague idea of your intentions, but to quote Iron Mike, "Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth!" So I try to be fleet of foot and malleable in my approach. Avoid getting stuck in one MO. Flexibility is key. I also find being playful and improvising a more fulfilling way of living a photographic life but to each his own. 🙏
@KevinRusso2 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your videos, It's such a fresh take on the medium. Your honesty and passion shine through.
@fredandharryborden2 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot! We really love making the videos so means a lot when people enjoy them!
@harryborden2 ай бұрын
Thank you. Very kind. 🙏
@owenwilliams95822 ай бұрын
Another great insight, you always seem to absorb any preconceive pressure and get the shots in that count, all sublime.
@fredandharryborden2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment and the kind words :)
@Bob-Horse2 ай бұрын
I really love your videos and channel.
@fredandharryborden2 ай бұрын
Thank you! so great to hear :)
@johncolquhoun64162 ай бұрын
Great stuff again.
@fredandharryborden2 ай бұрын
thanks a lot! much appreciated :D
@kennymcleish2 ай бұрын
And dramatic music too!
@fredandharryborden2 ай бұрын
Haha yeah - Admittedly I struggled with music for this one and we didn't have much time for filming and editing :(
@kevinrichards16672 ай бұрын
Strong pictures man
@fredandharryborden2 ай бұрын
Thanks - means a lot!
@FPoP19112 ай бұрын
was rewatching the wire. what a happy coincidence.
@fredandharryborden2 ай бұрын
Perfect timing! Thanks for the comment :D
@martinlawrence84272 ай бұрын
Great photos, stories and insights as always!
@stevesmith5812 ай бұрын
To put the great Holborn Studios into perspective, Helmut Newton called it ‘the Abbey Road of photo studios’ and he’s exactly right, I was there earlier this year, you walk in, see the famous Duffy portrait of Bowie, and everyone there EVERYONE treats you so well, so kind, so helpful. You can be a jobbing photographer who stays under the radar (moi) and be treated just the same as the big names. Harry probably has his name on the ‘one’ parking space 😂😂😂. Thanks again Harry & Fred for sharing your insights.
@harryborden2 ай бұрын
@stevesmith581 Ha! I always used to wrangle a parking spot but more by pleading than by reputation! It's a while since I had the pleasure of shooting there but as you say, they were always very accommodating. HS got in touch recently because they were curating an exhibition of photographs that had been taken there, so I game them a file to print. I always found the galley of other photographers work a bit intimidating! 🙂
@stevesmith5812 ай бұрын
Although I’m British I’ve spent most of my photo career abroad, so when I finally went there I was actually inspired… what DID intimidate me back in the ‘90’s was taking my book to Vogue House AND practically any model agency… they were always so cool, so in the moment and the receptions were do stylish.. I remember vividly taking in my naive portfolio case full of mounted prints, I quietly said hi and proceeded to hand it over, then I noticed an art buyer looking at 5x4 duped trannies in those neat Kenro mounts, on a light box, taking each one individually out of its custom box, complete with photographers logo… I could have given up right there and then..!😂 But I didn’t, I went and found someone with a 5x4 and bought some pack film 😂😂.
@audioupgrades2 ай бұрын
The relationship between planning and improvisation is interesting in your photography. You almost seem to plan on improvising. These days, commercial photography is so regimented. The creative work is often done before and after the shoot but not during. It's so much better to trust your spontaneity, which is why your photos always stand out, I think.
@harryborden2 ай бұрын
Thank you, always a thoughtful and perceptive take. 🙏🙏
@kadeanderson43472 ай бұрын
thanks for not being and industry gate keeper. really value these videos. thank you
@fredandharryborden2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great comment - That's why we do these videos!
@TheFullFrame35mm2 ай бұрын
Great video again! Thanks
@fredandharryborden2 ай бұрын
Thank you - appreciate the comment!
@anewcareerinanewtown2 ай бұрын
Another fascinating video and interesting quotes too. It would be interesting to know which of your peers from around that era you admired.
@fredandharryborden2 ай бұрын
It's a great question I'll have a think how to incorporate it into a new video :)
@SandroLendler2 ай бұрын
One more for algorithm 👌
@fredandharryborden2 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot - It really does help!
@SuperiFox6 күн бұрын
I wouldn't call McNulty the protagonist or center of the show, there is no central character? the Wire is about communities and systems.