Shooting Film Inside of Stores

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This week I decided to try something a bit different and shoot medium format film photos inside of stores and businesses. Hope y'all enjoy!
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[@Alexporchmonkey4life]

People of Walmart shot on Pentax 67. Now thats a book I would buy

[@BraeHunziker]

This needs to happen immediately

[@Alexporchmonkey4life]

@@BraeHunziker Maybe Ill try to get a few shots this week on my 645

[@jordanroberttaylor]

I’m a big fan of this idea too haha

[@vKomrade]

@@BraeHunziker Eagerly waiting.

[@Cookerab]

Bill, call security. We got that weird guy taking pictures of produce again... lol

[@BraeHunziker]

Hahah gonna happen at some point 😂

[@MLeeT21]

I have been thrown out of a store for "photographing the produce"

[@user-yn5zc8kd3e]

That is a thing, some shops allow shooting in it only during the morning hours during the week

[@rossmalik]

It's too hard to get into photography, everything has been done.. Brae: hold my portra, i'll be right back.

[@BraeHunziker]

Hahah love it 😆

[@morganmessner7612]

I was so nervous for him throughout the entire video

[@mateusp55]

that's an intro

[@Ferrari360Spyder]

Props my brother for doing this, this takes a lot of guts and energy to do. I'm an Architectural Photographer and when I first started I would just pull up to random beautiful massive buildings to take photos to build my portfolio can't tell you how many times I've been kicked out or have gotten security called on me. It paid off though eventually got pretty good at it and started my photo business this year not a full establishment just yet but that's the goal. You got a thriving KZbin channel so you can always say this is your job and reason for the photos. Blessings.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you for this comment and sharing a brief glimpse of your story! I respect the work you put in to get the results you wanted. Had a blast with this day of experimenting. All the best! -Brae

[@jnrickards]

$10 worth of fruit: the hidden costs of film photography.

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha always finds a way to sneak up on ya...

[@buffalofawn5237]

I’ve been thrown out of a few stores for shooting stills, be stealthy.

[@BraeHunziker]

Yeah gotta be sneaky 👀

[@justsomebraddah]

Much props on those different angles for the introduction. I can only imagine the time, planning, and effort it took. Well worth it to my eyes.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you Jeremy!

[@BryanBirks]

You brave, brave soul.

[@BraeHunziker]

Hahah was waiting for the Pentax shutter to set off the fire alarm or something...

[@96elves71]

I hella laughed when you bought random fruits cause I did the same thing at a convenience store 😂

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha blending right in

[@tom3056]

This concept is super cool. Nice shots! would totally watch a series on this.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Tom! Much appreciated.

[@bradleynewtonco]

Can’t imagine the amount of head turns from that Pentax shutter

[@BraeHunziker]

Hahah ikr!!

[@MacShootsFilm]

Guerrilla film photography. I dig it. Props on the creative vid and possessing the willpower to not bend the brim of that hat.

[@BraeHunziker]

Hahah thanks Mac 😂

[@vincentcuenco3129]

i’ve always wanted to do this! i did it with a point and shoot when grocery stores were pillaged at the beginning of quarantine. i’m always on the hunt for some comps in stores for some reason. totally wanna try pulling out a tripod next!

[@BraeHunziker]

Tripod and medium format or even a 35 slr would prob give u some fantastic results! You should dev try Vincent!

[@nls-io]

I came for the photos. Stayed for the soundtrack and then enjoyed the pics. Thank you for showing how you can enjoy making "boring" stuff interesting to shoot!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you for this kind compliment :)

[@samlukeburton1806]

Think you should go for the "act like you own the place" strategy. Now that I think about it, go one further. Wear their uniform. Stack some shelves whilst you're at it.

[@BraeHunziker]

Hahah this is definitely the play 😂

[@Russz0rz]

ive been on a binger of watching your videos because im about to make the step up to medium format and found yours in the process, your photography has gotten a lot better. Really enjoying the content.

[@BraeHunziker]

Much appreciated!

[@photofools307]

Wow. Love the creativity here. It's great to see you challenge yourself and adapt to the situation. The best photographers and creators can adapt when needed.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks so much, was a fun experiment for sure!

[@hb4834]

Fantastic video! I tried this on 3 occasions 2 grocery stores were I was asked to leave...3rd was an auto parts store n no one cared...the grocery stores were late at night, very empty but managers were not happy...0 pics...parts place employees even posed for me...used my Pentax SP1000 35mm 2.8...keep them ideas n videos coming!!

[@robbellphoto]

That B Roll ❤ fire !!!

[@alexandermeisel4585]

Can we talk about that Impreza tho? Such a beautiful car!

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha thank you!

[@mattdavis9986]

How about we talk about the size of those cartons of milk!? Insane

[@alexandermeisel4585]

@@mattdavis9986 Thats a murrica thing i believe.

[@MiracleWinchester]

And a manual too, right?

[@alexandermeisel4585]

@@MiracleWinchester I believe so, i do live in europe tho, so most cars are manual here

[@EliBeaversonVisuals]

So stinkin' creative love this - and it'll be fun to look back at these photos years from now and remember what stores looked like haha

[@BraeHunziker]

No kidding! A time capsule if you will! Thank you :)

[@deanshoots2756]

Really love this concept man, would definitely love to see a series out of this! I'm currently still in lockdown & can basically only leave the house to go grocery shopping which means this is actually the only thing I'd be legally allowed to shoot! But instead I'm stuck making videos about all my old photos for the time being. Keep up the great work man!

[@BraeHunziker]

Hey at least you’re finding videos to make! Hang in there and stay safe. Cheers!

[@CrystalChance]

First person I have seen thinking out the box. I been rocking with him since his adventure videos and seen the growth keep going. Love this video

[@BraeHunziker]

Much love, appreciate the support!

[@sami.harper]

Love your videos & photos Brae! I'm super inspired by your style. Only discovered your channel a couple of days ago but I can't stop watching, spent most of last night just binge watching haha. I'd love to see a video on how you film these videos with all the little b-roll stuff, it's absolutely gorgeous!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Sami! Planning on doing a video about how I make these vids in the near future :)

[@iOSJailbreaksSL]

I appreciate your cinematography skills man! Your effort shows in the quality of your videos!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Spencer!

[@photographicphilosophy8869]

I work at a big name store and am a AM cart pusher before we open and all the zombies I work with have had pondering doing a series like this for a while ! You just may of pushed me to doing it. I already shoot instant film on the lot when I see a car that catches the eye. Great work thank you for the inspiration!!🤙

[@BraeHunziker]

That would be a rad project! Keen to see what you come up with 😆

[@bdzigbordi]

crazy how you do theses videos on your own, you put some much thought into your shots and broll, fire as always 🥶🖤

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you!

[@podhoncisty]

Great idea, i love it 😍 And part where you change film roll in the store was super cool 👍

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha thank you!

[@Tom-Humble]

Great concept and the funk beat kept me watching til the end haha. The lawn shot at 6:06 is my fave.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you Tom! That’s my favorite as well I believe!

[@TokyoGritandGrain]

Holy crappers. This is the most insane thing I've seen in a while. Brilliant. Also, 7:50 ---> one can never go wrong with dairy.

[@NathanButh]

It makes me really happy to see a great film photography youtuber repping Seattle. We've go a great community here so it only makes sense, but it's still nice. 😊 Keep up the amazing quality!

[@BraeHunziker]

Why thank you Nathan 😊

[@giovanefranco_]

Bro I loved this video! Such unique pics, that milk fridge shot is so fire!! I want to hang on my studio! Keep going my man!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Francesco! 🙌🏻

[@JuliaKacalak]

these photos are gold

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Julia!

[@danielseale9636]

Honestly one of my favorite videos of yours. You should do a part 2 when that Washington weather starts getting dreary!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Daniel!

[@paulo.jacobe]

appreciate you taking the time to setup those b-roll/walking away from the camera shots, super tedious but makes the video so much better. also love the concept of this!

[@BraeHunziker]

Hahah thanks for appreciating it 😄

[@mikefreelandphoto]

I’ve been wanting to do this myself recently lol. These came out sick!🤘

[@BraeHunziker]

Was super fun, definitely give it a go!

[@put34820]

Really stepping up the production quality, jeez.

[@HighHatOG]

The shot with the milk was probably my favorite. Very inspiring stuff brotha

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks for the feedback! Appreciate you watching!

[@HighHatOG]

Brae Hunziker no problem man! I’d love to see a “mall” version. Malls have some cool spooky corridors where the employee hallways are. If you have a friend that works there that would make it a little easier as I know mall security can be sticklers depending on where you are.

[@BraeHunziker]

High Hat ooh this would be a sweet idea! May have to try 👀

[@NorbiWhitney]

Absolute joy to watch. Great cinematography, and balls! Haha

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha thank you!

[@TheShahed97]

Brae this is awesome. Imagine the coincidence when I tell you I'm going to an IKEA today. People shall hear the robot sounds of my ga645 today 😂

[@joeyballi]

“What gold lies ahead” 😗 great video as always! Might have to try this out myself!

[@BraeHunziker]

You should! Definitely keeps ya on edge, but it’s a good time!

[@joeyballi]

@@BraeHunziker I will definitely try it out for sure!

[@johngentry8472]

Alright now I want to try this. Sick shots Brae. 🔥

[@BraeHunziker]

You should! Had a blast haha

[@sigilvii]

That rain was really, really nice though. We needed it!!!

[@BraeHunziker]

Needed it big time!

[@JoesCoralReef]

Wow, great idea! Very cool!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you 🙌🏻

[@vKomrade]

I don't think i saw one mirror lock up accident this time. My mans is killin it.

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha we’re finally learning!

[@yellow_tonez]

Music was on point this video! Also great to see a fellow young person that can drive manual.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Jose! It’s one of those life skills everyone should learn how to do!

[@hasaanasim6280]

This was so satisfying to watch.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Hasaan :)

[@xnoideawhatimdoinx]

those symmetrical isle shots got me all warm and fuzzy inside

[@BraeHunziker]

😊❤️

[@lynchpin]

Sweet vid man. Awesome shots and that intro? Daaaaaaaamn 🔥

[@BraeHunziker]

Much appreciated Lynton :)

[@marcthomt1]

This is amazing. Love it!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks!

[@TheWefoundlove]

Such a brave soul 😀 I'm scared of being caught and have never taken photos in the supermarkets. But after this video, I think I'm gonna reconsider that 😁. Loooveeee your videos 😍😍💘💘💘💘💘

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha thank you :)

[@2071photo]

that shot at 6:05 is dope af man definitely my favorite.

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks for the feedback :)

[@brettwood737]

Sick shots. A very cool idea

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks 🤘🏻

[@PhilonPrim]

Thank god I have a new vid for my lunch break

[@BraeHunziker]

Glad I could help out!

[@rain-zo7wn]

this is a great idea, well done!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks :)

[@bobsykes]

This is so clever! I was waiting for “working on a student project” though. ✌️

[@BraeHunziker]

I never had to pull that card somehow haha! I’m sure I will at some point 😅

[@gargantuanvidz]

SUCH a dope video, and a great exercise

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks John 🙌🏻

[@davidrothschild8913]

Really good you can push yourself beyond your comfort zone and execute in challenging conditions.

[@BraeHunziker]

Was fun to experiment with this concept for sure. Interested in trying different stocks next time.

[@adambrya7595]

Beautiful as always 🤷‍♂️❤️❤️

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you Adam!

[@adambrya7595]

@Brae Hunziker u welcome brae

[@baileyshafer7940]

Production quality of this video was hella nice. 👀 love the shots too. I never have the balls to shoot like this 😂

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Bailey! Haha my bar was set pretty low going in, but lucked out and wasn’t bothered.

[@gottanikoncamera]

I took my 645 w/ waist-level finder to Noah’s Bagel today, loaded w/ HP5. A small space, I figured I’d be okay w/ the WLF with the 6 or 7 other patrons waiting around to order providing cover. I just snap the shutter when I hear the mgr nicely telling me they don’t allow photos in the store. I look up and realize that I was so busy framing and focusing that I was the only customer left on the whole floor. Everyone ahead of me had gone. Busted. lol

[@BraeHunziker]

Hahah oh snap 😂 what a great story though!

[@k4zzt650]

Love it!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you!

[@AeromaticXD]

Interesting photos!

[@TheRMMFilms]

Great content, I was going to comment maybe try a wider lens in the future and im glad to hear you agree. Look forward to seeing more soon!

[@BraeHunziker]

Yeah I think that 55mm would be prime!

[@skywithoutend]

i can't believe you were able to walk in with the tripod and the pentax. I feel like even having an slr through the door is a miracle. sounds like you're edging towards street photography lol

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha I was very surprised. Must’ve caught people in a good mood 😅

[@flojeune]

Excellent!

[@emmanuelmorales98]

Dope concept! Props I’m not Braezy enough to do something like this! 😂

[@BraeHunziker]

Hahah just gotta get in the right mindset and know what ur gonna say beforehand 😆

[@firsthandaccount]

That vintage Adidas jacket is SO frickin clean

[@BraeHunziker]

So stoked when I found that one haha

[@maxwellwellmax878]

LOL cant believe they let you in with a Tripod?!?!?! Great Video as always! loved the Drone shots at the beginning too.

[@BraeHunziker]

Hahah I was gonna roll with the “oh I was in the area shooting photos so I just have my camera with me.” Didn’t even have to play that card tho.

[@maxwellwellmax878]

@@BraeHunziker LMAO Leyend

[@GAMI2002]

Just love your Vids

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you 👊🏻

[@mcox754]

This is awesome haha

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks!

[@giorgiocaron9121]

I like how the u.s. are super chill about photographing public spaces, here in Italy I was nearly arrested for photographing a closed supermarket at night 😳 (if they think I will stop they're wrong)

[@BraeHunziker]

Oh jeez 😬 you could definitely run into that issue in certain areas over here

[@psych1465]

What’s that chill ass funky music?!?

[@HarryPlaysGuitar7]

Haha nice photos man, I’ve been kicked out for taking photos outside of a store next to their wall 😂 ballsy with the Pentax 67

[@BraeHunziker]

Definitely lucked out this first time around! Thanks Harry!

[@louisrimmer6544]

Great video! Gives me the fear that you put your Pentax in the back of the car though haha I always want to be able to see my camera!

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha I guess I trust it’s safety back there 😆

[@the3ditorial]

More videos with the bronica sqa!!🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@gottanikoncamera]

I’m gonna try this with a 645. But without the tripod, lol. Nice set, interesting idea. Love the open freezer door shot!

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha better get some delta 3200! All my exposures were around 1/15 to 2 seconds 😬 or you could always push in dev. Good luck :)

[@jackconnors7985]

Brae Hunziker mind if I ask what stock you shot on mate? My tripod for my RB67 is fucked so I gotta shoot handheld but this video is giving me some ideas 😂

[@BraeHunziker]

Jack Connors first roll was Portra 400 and the second was Portra 800 rated at 400. Next time I think I’ll try cinestill 800t.

[@gottanikoncamera]

Bear Dang-I was hoping for 1/30 maybe 1/15th on the slow side...I’m going in...!

[@jackconnors7985]

@@BraeHunziker Cheers Brae! Cinestill would be awesome, maybe even going out earlier in the day and shooting some old stores with Cinestill50d as well!

[@clarhettcoalfield3616]

Well... you have some kohones. I don't think I could have done this, but you did. Great video and lots of juicy fruit.... wait what do you mean you aren't going to eat it?

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha thanks Clarhett. And yeah I take that back... definitely ate it.

[@GonzaloAndretta]

Brae what app you use for meter the light? Great photos!

[@CalebDuplain]

Got the chipotle. Got the new brae. Lets get it.

[@BraeHunziker]

What’d we get at chipotle tho 👀

[@CalebDuplain]

Brae Hunziker If it aint a chicken bowl with extra corn I dont want it 😤

[@BraeHunziker]

@@CalebDuplain oh say less

[@brianwilson7330]

Some nice shots with the 75mm, love that lens! Have you ever tried to use hyperfocal distance for getting what you want in focus? might be worth ago in difficult situations like that!

[@BraeHunziker]

I have not but thanks for the tip! Will have to try next time!

[@aristoioannidis7490]

Wow. This is A grade stuff! At least you will fruit for the day.

[@BraeHunziker]

Hah yep, worth it! Thanks Aristo!

[@-AtomsPhere-]

It’s funny how we could do this all with our phone cameras, yet when someone takes out a film camera people get all nervous haha

[@BraeHunziker]

haha I think about this all the time!

[@srad.]

such a cool idea. i might be too much of a coward to try myself 😂

[@BraeHunziker]

Was definitely tense throughout the entire day 😅

[@kristianperez3757]

Dope, we have the same tripod.

[@NoobPwnzor147]

These turned out dope! Really interesting concept! What tripod do you use by the way? I’ve been needing a good one for awhile

[@BraeHunziker]

I use the neewer carbon fiber. Its probably the best all around carbon fiber tripod I’ve seen for the price, but after about 8 months of use the stem has become slightly loose

[@Cookerab]

I have that same tripod. A steal for the money.

[@NoobPwnzor147]

Will look into it! Thanks a bunch man!

[@evertking1]

@@NoobPwnzor147 hate to be a downer but after about a year the legs fell apart on me. You can get a Feisol for just a bit more and is BUILT way better.. just depends.. I used my neewer EVERYDAY and I'm doing hikes and lots of landscapes... So there's that. Tripod is really a buy nice once and be done type of deals. Two neewers and you have spent enough for a good un

[@NoobPwnzor147]

@@evertking1 No worries dude! It's good to hear the other side of things with stuff too. I'll definitely do some research :D

[@Crsmo322]

Saw the title and thought to myself "This can't possibly be interesting." Glad I didn't listen to my dumb brain and watched the vid instead. Pictures have this calm, peaceful going out and getting groceries kind of vive you don't get anymore during times of the Rona.

[@BraeHunziker]

Wow thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@aaronmoiche330]

Can we discuss that intro for a moment? Amazing!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thank you :)

[@AprilClayton]

That would be so fun. I’m worried I’d get kicked out.

[@BraeHunziker]

Definitely a possibility haha

[@liamayres750]

you are my favourite person ever

[@BraeHunziker]

Well thank you Liam! Haha

[@Bussmicke2305]

Interesting video, what is that light metering you are using?

[@behindeachfilmgrain]

Gorilla tactics!!! Hahaha! I'm pretty sure security was watching you all the way to the back of the store and decided that you didn't violate any logo infringements! What is so surprising to me is that no one said anything to you about the Pentax and tripod in hand when you walked in the stores and the Gonads to load and reload in the store! Man... You are the luckiest guy I know to pull off something this good!

[@BraeHunziker]

Hahaha must’ve been that first time luck. Not expecting it to go this well in the future 😂

[@behindeachfilmgrain]

@@BraeHunziker Try putting your camera inside a shopping cart and use zone focusing like I do on occasions! Less obvious and people will think nothing of you.

[@thevariousboy]

When getting out of the car takes 10 minutes because you want to get those shots in for the video 😂🤘🏻

[@BraeHunziker]

lmao you get it... gotta do what ya gotta do haha

[@thevariousboy]

Hahaha haven’t shot a video in a while but I remember the hassle lol

[@rockhills]

I liked this. Did the meter readings vary much from shot to shot?

[@BraeHunziker]

I was between 1/30 and 1/4 at f/8 most of the time!

[@jekeyes]

Always wanted to do that but didn't have the balls. The ladders and milk were my fav.

[@BraeHunziker]

Haha yeah definitely can be uncomfortable at times 😅

[@bupi.]

Blazing a trail where others dread. Impressive!

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks Paul!

[@danvaguer]

Which light better app do you use? Love ur videos!

[@BraeHunziker]

Mylightmeter pro

[@gilmarangelosouzaarancibia1515]

Sweet intro

[@BraeHunziker]

Thanks!