Seoul Street Photography POV - Euljiro 3-Ga

!Yo! I'm back with my first Seoul street photography POV vid, and to kick it off we're going to cruise around the city's street photo golden zone: Euljiro 3-Ga. This video was super fun to film, and to work out on a technical level. For my first time shooting miked up and with a double camera amalgamation, I think it worked out ok!
In this series on South Korean street photography, I'm hoping to show more than just the photos. I want to give a sense of what it's like talking to strangers, how to have positive interactions, and how to be invited into people's personal spaces and places. Street photography has the potential to be an overwhelmingly positive activity, one that encourages mutual understanding and closeness with other people, rather than the perpetuation of difference and distance.
The last thing I want to say is that, for the little bit of advice I do offer, I try make it applicable to your context, not just photography in Korea. Hopefully some of the photo tips that work for me in Seoul, work for you wherever you are. If they do, be sure to let me know!
*My Korean is not super good. I've done my best with the translations in the captions, but if you notice anything egregious, please let me know and I'll be sure to adjust it. Thanks!
You can see the results of this photo walk here:
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As well as some of my other work here:
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Fashion - / chriisdacanha
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My gear for this vid:
Nikon Z6
Nikkor 35mm 1.8S
DJI Osmo Action
RODE Lavalier Go
Zoom H6
Super janky plastic tripod that I don't know where it came from
$5 Bruce Gilden vest (without which none of this would be possible)

[@sooh33]

Damn your rapport with the ajussis in the beginning is commendable. Great stuff

[@chrisdacanha]

Cheers! Always fun getting into a conversation here, never know where it’ll go

[@youngwoochang9621]

You made me wanna go out to 을지로. Enjoyed your wonderful photos. Thank you :)

[@MichaelYoungKim]

Because of the culture, seoul is so hard to do street photography

[@ACatCalledBaudelaire]

Wow, you've got great content here: good video editing, good VO, some great shots and great edits, great interaction with your subjects, and true knowledge of your locale. I hope you keep producing content.

[@chrisdacanha]

Thank you for the lovely comment. Next video is on its way~

[@ItsBlasFamous]

Great video! I like the pov commentary and how you approach the public. I can't believe how patient and willing they are! Looking forward to seeing more 📷

[@chrisdacanha]

Thanks! People are generally friendly if they’re given the chance^^ Will work on a new one soon!

[@LT20354]

8:20 The man seems uncomfortable but at the same time seems to have troubles refusing in English. I see this as I'm from the same country.

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

is your camera hooked to your chest?

[@chantalewong]

Hello Chris, sent you a DM on instagram. Want to hire you.

[@Tommybgoode]

I gave up street photography cause I found that people just don’t like suddenly having a camera pointing at them. I have some cool street photos from Korea but.. just felt like people were too sus or annoyed by it. You seem to have great interactions though! Love the pictures

[@chrisdacanha]

Sure, street photography can be pretty invasive, but I think there’s a way to include the subject in the process that isn’t confrontational or bothersome. It usually just means a lot of talking! Glad you like the pictures~

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

dust off your lens

[@lionelmathieu6242]

wooh I love your approach with people, I went to this place to take pictures but I didn't know how to take pictures of people.. I love the style with your gopro and your how you comment it. Thanks hope to see an other one like that !

[@chrisdacanha]

Hey Lionel! Thank you so much for the kind words, really stoked you enjoyed it. For sure, I’ll be making more of these street photo vids next year, as well as a bunch of other stuff. Keep an eye out!

[@MMZTV]

That area is now gone forever. All of them will be demolished for redevelopment and modern buildings will be built.

[@chrisdacanha]

I have mixed feelings about the development there, but hopefully this video can help show people a little of how it was.

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

what month is this?

[@dumsurfer88]

Wowww being able to speak the language gets you so far! I'm going to Korea in a week so I probably should learn a little😅

[@chrisdacanha]

It helps, and getting to a basic level isn't too tough:-)

[@bequeast]

사람들과 자연스럽게 대화 하는 게 대단하네요!

[@kyleparker9001]

Great video! Euljiro 3-ga is a really unique place and you’ve portrayed it beautifully. Keep up the good work man!

[@JamesLucian]

This is great! So interesting to see how you go about shooting. Making me miss these streets!

[@chrisdacanha]

Cheers dude! Stoked to give people an eye on on how talking to the people you meet can really make photography a good experience. The streets here miss you too! Was good to see your latest pics of Atlanta though man, looks like beautiful place to shoot.

[@gnk7298]

예의바른 외국인

[@nataliayoungji]

This is so coool!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

how do you use ISO?

[@chrisdacanha]

Auto on the POV cam and manual on the mirrorless

[@jinspic70200]

괜찮으시면, 저와 함께 한번 Street Photography 같이 찍어요!😊 혹시 아직 Seoul에 계신다면..언제든 연락주세요~~🤟

[@chrisdacanha]

다음번에 갈 때 IG로 연락 주세요~ 제 이름 검색하시면 찾아 볼 것 같아요:-)

[@jinspic70200]

@@chrisdacanha 네 그럴게요 😊

[@mosesyoon_]

Absolutely loved this

[@pitsmamba7749]

i went there yester this is what i love to get picture of very rustic and old korea vibe i love it

[@KelBelter]

Amazing job! Love seeing how you interact with the people you photograph ~

[@chrisdacanha]

Thank you love!

[@MutinAntoine]

Oh just discovered your videos, so cool! Also doing this but in french. Euljiro is so far my favorite district in Seoul. So nice that you can talk with them too 👍🏻

[@chrisdacanha]

Hey! Thanks for looking in, always good to know someone else shooting photos in Seoul~

[@Zamaplays]

wooow nice , love how the old man wth the book at 6:00 is like its ok take me photos haha

[@jitsejager325]

Great one again Chris, keep 'm coming! What's next after Euljiro?

[@chrisdacanha]

Cheers Jitse! I think next up will be the first photo book discussion, I have a Korean photographer’s work I’m pumped to show. That, and I’m working on a collaborative video with an illustrator~

[@SnakeTheRunner]

Really inspiring video. I am always too shy to take pictures of strangers, but I am working on it :) May I ask 2 questions? do you use manual or autofocus? And exposure? Do you let camera choose the right setting? Thank you, please make more videos :)

[@chrisdacanha]

I hope this video helps make it a little easier! Sure, I use autofocus. Unless I’m shooting with a range finder, autofocus is just much more reliable. As for exposure I generally shoot in Aperture Priority under exposed by a third of a stop. There’s no single setting that works for every situation though, so I’m constantly changing settings.

[@nevaknowmanamesame5089]

Underappreciated channel!

[@grahamraywiles]

So good! Love the interactions.

[@aryanepereira3561]

I’m in love with your photos! Can’t wait for the next video 😉

[@chrisdacanha]

Thank you Aryane! I’ve got a couple gears moving for the next video or two. Won’t be too long!

[@kurtdeleon3229]

this is great!!

[@aldrichdeleon9289]

Nice

[@ssteart_]

Super interesting to watch! It was nice to understand a bit more your creative process and to see the way you interact with strangers in the streets. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@chrisdacanha]

Stoked you enjoyed it man. If I wasn’t interacting with people I think street photography would have long since lost it’s fun for me. Talking to people always keeps it fresh and interesting.

[@pipiruby87]

영상 너무 좋네요 :)

[@rondelcontreras1057]

i love your vids it inspires me to be a photographer

[@chrisdacanha]

Thanks Rondel! I hope you pick up a camera and give it a go!

[@canalandrecuritiba]

Great. Nice ”perspective" 😅

[@chrisdacanha]

Thanks André! I appreciate the feedback haha. It’s the only perspective I have!

[@howardgluckman999]

Hi Chris. Thanks for this great video. I am coming to Seoul to do street photography could you suggest som of the beaten track places to visit. And secondly are people open to taking their photo or should one ask and if so how do they respond to non Korean people doing this.

[@chrisdacanha]

Hey Howie, I'd check out Euljiro, Jongno and Yeongdeungpo. Plenty of spots around those areas. Receptivity to being photographed varies, but be polite and positive and people should be relaxed. If anyone indicates that they're not interested, best to leave them be!

[@howardgluckman999]

Thanks Chris much appreciated. Do you know any street photographers who do paid tours. That we can ask to be our guide for a day.

[@chrisdacanha]

@@howardgluckman999 Hey Howie, could you send me a DM on Instagram? Let’s chat there and I’ll see how I can help✌️

Cool dude!! Keep it up!

[@chrisdacanha]

Cheers Pacôme! I’ll be doing these POV vids in a couple different neighbourhoods around Seoul. And then hopefully I can take this show on the road!

[@안태현-c5c]

Nice

[@chrisdacanha]

Thank you brooo!

[@Sam-ws8zo]

0:53 너무 자연스러웠다ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@chrisdacanha]

ㅋㅋ 창피하지

[@solitarysea]

How did you manage to take phtoos of people without being scolded 🥲 I took a photo of a shop from the outside and was told off

[@chrisdacanha]

I do my best to engage with people. Talking and putting yourself out there will lead you to the situations where it’s easier to take photos:-)