"Street photography is creative freedom" | A Day with Chris Harrison

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Chris Harrison first discovered photography in 1987. At 16 years old he saw Elliot Erwitt's photo, ‘Great Dane Legs, Boots and Chihuahua’, in a magazine. It lit a flame that started his photography journey.
Throughout the 90s Chris did lots of small photographic projects, mainly around London and also some travel and backpacking trips too.
However, for about 15 years from 2001 onwards he did very little photography for himself. Whilst he still worked with many photographers on commercial design projects, Chris spent his time and energy mainly dedicated to running his own design studio, starting a family and being a hands-on dad to his two daughters.
That all changed in 2016 during a family camping holiday in France which was, by chance, a short distance away from Arles. Until then Chris hadn’t heard of the yearly Arles photography festival, so he checked it out. He saw a joint Sid Grossman, Leon Levinstein and Harold Feinstein exhibition and was immediately reminded why he had fallen in love with photography as a 16 year old kid.
"That chance visit to Arles rekindled my commitment to photography. I’m still plugging away." - Chris Harrison.
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[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

These videos are an absolute joy mate!

[@andyxmunoz]

This is so cool! I'm also snapping street shots. My channel's got some, would love to see you there

[@paulpurpi9069]

There are too many street photographer videos where the photographer thinks that because they have expensive camera gear (usually Leica ) thats all they need ,and produce mediocre at best photos. Its a breath of fresh air to come across a photogher like chris whose main attribute is not gear but talent.

[@hectormarchesi5379]

It's honestly the first time I've heard of Chris Harrison. The truth is that I was impressed by the quality and originality of the photographs. They are just fantastic. Very good work.-

[@andyxmunoz]

Such a good watch! I'm into street photography too. My channel's got a bit of that, feel free to give it a look!

[@einfach-frank]

Thank you Chris, thank you Mike! This impressed me more than any technical tutorial or the endless discussions about gear. Best wishes 🇩🇪🙏 Frank

[@julianheritage6436]

Exactly 👆

[@robertotellez3142]

Yes!! Also love seeing Paulie B's work here on yt for this exact reason.

[@GeorgeHolden]

Man, absolutely love this video - Chris has a refreshing take on photography and this video is extremely well presented

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks dude!

[@docgolden]

This is an inspiring video and one that has some actionable takeaways. I loved watching Chris in action and how he takes us through his process. Well done, Mike--great interview. Thanks for introducing me to Chris' work!

[@MikeChudley]

So pleased you liked it, thanks for this!

[@andyxmunoz]

Love finding new photography videos! I'm also capturing street life. My channel's got some, come by if you're interested.

[@neilgenower9950]

Of the millions of "street photographers" you tubing their wanderings, this is up there with the best. It's not easy finding originality and variation within a relatively small geographical arena but Chris does it so very well. It's a lesson to all aspiring street photographers; get a training in graphic art ! Your book will fly.

[@Moodboard39]

I don't need training. It's not something you learn by being taught.

[@LexWilson]

@@Moodboard39 wow

[@benbiedenkopf8623]

This is streetphotography. The pictures are intelligent. you must read them. no fancy analog presets. they are what they are. digital. and thats ok. and perfect arrangend in moment and layout. The Images remind me to Siegfried Hansen from germany. Also a faboulus street shooter. Every Picture has an expression. So much youtube streetphotographers shot random city shots, apply one of their cinematic moody dreamy creamy presets on it and sell this shi.. as Art.

[@marko-lorenzo]

This was great. Thank you for sharing. I would really like to see more content like this. :)

[@tobias-steinert]

One of the best videos I've seen so far for the topic of street photography.

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@TryingtoLearntheuke]

I really enjoy the videos where you showcase other photographers. Don't get me wrong. The videos showcasing you are awesome too. Thanks for putting these out. I look forward to viewing your content.

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

I like to have a go at street photography, but i am not sure i get it... I have just got back from Milan Italy and had my camera with me, i struggled a lot.. So i am asking as i don't actually get most of the photos i see on youtube and have no idea what your seeing or taking how would you like to do a collaboration with me a landscape photographer and see if we can do a video on the why?

[@I-SelfLordAndMaster]

Thanks for the inspiration, and just letting the images talk for themselves, and boy were they talking loudly. What great images. I first fell in love with photography at the age of 14 and have studied a degree in photography and worked at the highest level in advertising and publicity. Having 4 children meant I had to stop even taking photos when one of my daughters became very I’ll. That was 25 years ago and as I always promised myself I would start again when the children left home, I am once again shooting. I have been shooting a lot of Street stuff on a Fujifilm XPro 2 but I am in the process of slowing things right down though and will be purchasing a 5x4 field camera for portraits and landscape work. Having moved from London over 26 years ago to Northern Spain my inspiration levels are so high and watching this video has made me super inspired and restless. Thankyou once again for stoking the fire with your unique body of work let us know how we can contribute to your book project.

[@andrewlunn]

I was shooting in Brighton today but not familiar with Chris's work until I just watched this. Another great interview - well produced Mike

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for watching Andrew!

[@Dan1234-m5p]

Great video Mike and thanks for introducing me to an excellent photographer.

[@MicaelWidell]

Brilliant video. Made me want to try street photography!

[@briankennerley5833]

Quality video, certainly gave me some great tips and advice 👌

[@MikeChudley]

Glad to hear it! Thanks

[@nelmur]

Really enjoyed this. Extra points for the tape over the red dot on the camera ;)

[@JS-shim]

Another great video Mike. Obviously your pictures are great, but it is also good to see what other talented photographers do. I had never heard of Chris, but he seems to be brilliant at making the ordinary look interesting.

[@MikeChudley]

It's a privilege to highlight other photographers work, so I'm pleased you enjoyed this.

[@jameskendall74]

Really great documentary/profile. Chris is so inspiring, and you put it together so well. Subscribing now.

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you for the kind words, glad you liked it!

[@davidrathbone]

One of my favourites videos of yours, Chris peaks so well on his photography, more of these please less pov

[@paulhanson6008]

Really enjoyed this video on “street photography”. It’s such a relaxing hobby, carrying a camera and going out to purposely observe life, capturing a snippet here and there. When I first moved away from home back in the early 80’s, I secured a job at Butlin’s Ocean Hotel. I spent many happy hours walking along that seafront into Brighton. I wish that I’d had an interest in photography back then. Such a great location for a photographer.😊

[@markwalch702]

Thanks Chris I enjoyed watching your video it just shows you that you can see the world around you differently if you just look and think outside the box .

[@ashok5591]

Friend, which camera make, and which version you are carrying along! Waiting curiously for your answer!!!

[@atandon6003]

Loved this. Chris’ work is incredible. Just jaw dropping. Loved his perspective too Mike, thanks for doing this. Brilliant

[@MikeChudley]

Our pleasure!

[@jeroenzuidland132]

Jaw dropping, that's just the right word!

[@IanFord-un6jr]

Brilliant video Mike……thanks for putting it together

[@ChrisHunt4497]

Brilliant. Loved this. ❤❤❤❤

[@Leicashootr]

Fantastic, thanks Mike for sharing ‼️❤️

[@iwouldpayattention]

This made so many things click for me. Such explicit direction for what interest him. No hiding behind vagueness for fear of being judged too clearly. Pure honest reaffirmation. It’s left me with a better intuition for why particular photos resonate with me. Genuinely one of the most impactful photography videos for me.

[@A-RA-N]

Very curious, he missed a good photo there is a car in the street with good reverberation he passed without stopping

[@LeneMulan-jt2dc]

Wow lots of inspiration

[@MikeChudley]

Glad you liked it!

[@gnojedseek]

I could tell from the first photo in this video that you are a really good photographer.

[@sanketvarma3473]

Great great video. 👍

[@MikeChudley]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@peterjoseph3839]

Wow Mike! 😮! I’m totally blown away - A really great and inspiring video of a true inspiring person and his photography. One of my favorites from your videos - so far, Mike!👌👍🔝📸

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@IanDocherty335]

He’s rather good isn’t he. 🤔👍

[@StephenCotterell]

I know and love Chris Harrison. Even so his creativity, clear communication, and solid commitment to his art impresses me more than ever. Thank you for making this video with him.

[@MikeChudley]

I had such a great day with him so it's my pleasure to put this together.

[@StephenCotterell]

@MikeChudley. wow! Thank you

[@PhilippMeiners]

What a wonderful episode this is...love these kind of talks. They give a lot insides about the photographer. Would loved to hear more about the coca cola wave shot

[@andyxmunoz]

This was great! I play around with street photography on my channel. Pop in if you feel like it, would love to share ideas

[@justingo100]

These picture profiles are ace. Insightful, understated chats with people making excellent work. I'm particularly a big Chris Harrison fan. Great to hear how they shoot, what they're looking for and what drives them. Love them. Keep them up.

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you for this! Glad you enjoy the content. Chris’ work really is excellent

[@johnscratchley3288]

Some really great images in this vid.

[@susanrainey9694]

Love these!

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks!!

[@chrisharrison9500]

(no relation) Great interview. More of this type of stuff please Mike 📸

[@MikeChudley]

Haha thanks Chris! Appreciate it

[@peterdegerman2434]

Amazing inspiring video!

[@GaleriaPuntoCiego]

¡¡¡MARAVILLOSOS TRBAJO...!!! THANKS FOR SHARING, CHRIS. ALL THE BEST.. NANO.

[@alanbudge]

Great video. Some fantastic shots from Chris. Never come across him before.

[@MikeChudley]

If people can discover new work through these videos then that's amazing. Thanks for watching.

[@Tom-Humble]

Great profile this one and very nicely put together. Love this series.

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks Tom, glad you liked it.

[@esarempee]

Super! There's so much Bad photography, especially street based stuff, masquerading as art out there that I'd become totally jaded by all the pretentious nonsense. This however is clever, witty, graphic and so well observed. Bravo! Chris Harrison.

[@WatchDSSID]

Excellent film - thank you. He’s an incredible photographer and I’ll look out for the Kickstarter too - Cheers

[@ommm8]

I love how this guy talks about photography, and his pictures are wonderful.

[@ourcalltoadventure]

That roof top shot is next level.

[@visualsbypreet]

Excellent Mate, and love his work

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you!

[@maxpatrickhaynes2194]

Finally I’ve found a kindred spirit in the way you shot street photography , (or Fine Art as we called, in my area , when I started in 80/90s ). Your work in SO GORGEOUS. And what I dig is that we shot the same type things. If you saw my work, it would make more sense. I can’t wait to delve into your Art from here on out, as I’ve just discovered your channel! Ty, and the images are AMAZING! -Max Patrick Haynes

[@jensruckert4763]

Nice work, nice inspired shots at/from/ with a great place. Been there 2019 last time… will be back next year at the latest 😊

[@Stacedelinc]

Yeah this is a great video dude. Such an interesting guy and great photographer. I know they must be hard work for you but they are all really great to watch. Ps loving the rugged stubble vibes from you. 😜😜😜😜

[@MrSimonj1970]

100k!! well deserved

[@stuartsims9210]

Hi Mike..Of all the videos I have watched on street photography, yours is the most inspiring. After watching this, it has been my Great Dane and Chihuahua moment. It's 11.30 in the evening and I'm buzzing. Chris's mages are magical. Thank you!

[@charles99uk]

Hi Mike I seriously loved the vid. I’m at the back of the shelf now but love yr stuff I bought a Fuji x100v after many years of know doing anything after all the kids left home got hundreds of stuff of them struggling to get my eye in of what looks good finger crossed will get there

[@StupotTaylor]

I went to school with Chris and I remember how his art came from a visceral beginning of expressions of appreciation for the very stuff of life. Such people never let go of what drives them because it is so much an aspect of their very natures. I’m certainly very fortunate to see where he has gone with this aspect of himself. Congratulations old chum.

[@jasongold6751]

I do street photography! I seldom snap pix of people! Do what makes you happy! Loved Video.

[@peterallen2904]

I would love it if you showed us an example of the images you took previously, such as the woman with the red hair.

[@AndySnap]

Really great work by both of you, Chris' stills and Mike's video. Very enjoyable to watch 👍🙏

[@twotwofresh]

Absolutely superb video Mike, the points that Mike allude to, ‘being unsure, is it the right time etc’ resonated with me. Love your editing style, would have appreciated the ad’s toward the back end of the video lol. Thank you for taking the time to create, share and collaborate with Mike. #Londonlovesyou 👊🏿💯

[@shenyin9989]

Better shots than 99% KZbin photography influencers.

[@phil1066photography]

Love the video and thanks for introducing me to another Brighton photographer. Ka Pai from NZ

[@julesc5571]

Brilliant video, really enjoyed this. Love Chris, love Brighton, win win! :)

[@anthonykartsonas5087]

Great job Mike. Thank you. I really appreciate how it's about Chris and his process. No interruptions. Thank you

[@bujins123]

Great video Chris!!! drive motivation you have it all.looking forward to the book coming out.just watched your video been worth being late for work

[@markewing7898]

Really enjoyable and very inspiring, some great images as well. Thank you.

[@timblass4811]

A great watch from a really interesting photographer. Thanks Mike!

[@tonyrobinson3309]

At last.....someone who knows what they are doing and understands the messages they are sending...good work.

[@simonbolzdotcom]

Amazing work, wonderful. Great video. Thank you.

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for watching!

[@thegroove2000]

Spare batteries a must.

[@yosotattoo]

Thank you!

[@neglectedloves]

Fantastic video, amazing images and a really humble and great guy! Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻 Those are the kind of videos that inspire, make you go out there and try for yourself over and over again!

[@filmfauxtos]

Really inspiring video, Chris has an amazing eye for playful composition! My jaw dropped at 13:20 with the Coke logo fading into the waves

[@Dartuck24]

Excellent job from Chris and his delivery and Mike on your creativity in putting this together. I really enjoyed listening to the thought process of making a great composition. Also loved the ideas that I hope to try myself. Thank you. Best 20 minutes I’ve spent in a long time. 🇺🇸

[@wylie_photo]

Great series this, every video has been brilliant. Chris' work is so good and witty, I first came across this work during the first lockdown. It was great to see at the time we were all stuck indoors. Also, shout out to you for making the videos, great filmmaking!

[@raytbrown2]

Thank you!

[@illustratedjournal]

Hi Mike, Chris Harrison's street shots are some of the best I've seen. Great work! I think my great street shots could be counted on one hand but his eye for these shots are inspiring. Thanks for sharing! Gives me ideas.

[@markthackray1512]

what was the make of his bag it looked like the perfect bag for street photography great video and very informative

[@superzane]

Great interview and insight into the mind of an exceptional photographer.

[@kne321video]

Really inspired by this video. Thank You 🙏 Greetings from Denmark @knederskovpetersen

[@MikeChudley]

Pleased you liked it!

[@janewells3421]

I took a lot from this video. Curious about the camera & lens Chris was using.

[@knipstape]

Great 🎉🎉🎉

[@RAS-zs6eq]

This is a fantastic series Mike! Well done!

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you!

[@doderhult1]

Yes I agree it is freedom, but if don't anyone like them it is totally pointless.

[@tonycook1532]

Most excellent Mike! Love your philosophy 👌

[@elenawevers6664]

These Series are brilliant! Thank you so much!!!

[@CameraEvan]

Yet another modern day classic! Love this series, can't wait for more!

[@stevenharper6888]

Nice one Mike! These interviews with other photographers are so good. Great work 👍

[@lloydhunt8343]

Was expecting a British 'Walkie Talkie ' but got alot more. Very interesting, informative and relaxing.

[@thegroove2000]

He is good.

[@АлександрНикифоров-ч6к6у]

Великолепный материал! Очень информативно!

[@darrencallaway4090]

Nice one really enjoyed seeing my home town through someone else's eyes

[@camali_ch]

Great interview and insights! Thanks for sharing.

[@marcsoracco1209]

Man, I love your eye....great video!

[@ggwildlife]

A great video thanks for sharing.

[@veejaymexico4840]

Your images speak loudly to me and I listen intently! You are my type of PHOTOGRAPHER! Thank you for a great and inspiring video! I am now a subscriber.

[@veejaymexico4840]

The above comment was directed to Chris as I was blown away by his art. Mike, somehow I believe in your vids and am confident that you will feature talented artists like Chris. Thank you for your contribution!

[@gregh2322]

He's an inspiring photographer.

[@hipabroad]

This video is amazing. What a talented man 😍

[@tristanwaschkowitz8034]

that was awesome always great to see the vision of other photographers