Why Street Photography? with Nick Turpin

[@michaelbarkley7609]

Really enjoying the talks you are doing on KZbin. Inspirational.

[@justice.wilson686]

No plans no models no strobes just plenty time. That's why I like street photography. So natural.

[@luis_lacau]

Thanks Nick for showcasing my work, is an honor for me that you chose my pictures, keep working on the channel, It looks great, Cheers,

[@tempest01100]

From the time I first picked up a camera I enjoyed going around taking candids of people and places. I was only relatively recently that, without changing my interests, i became aware of being a "street photographer" - something that I had previously only thought of as a bloke who stopped people in the street, snapped a picure of them, took their details and promised to send them copies for a fee.

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

I think that’s exactly how I was 20 years ago until I bumped into others doing the same and read Joel Meyerowitz’s book Bystander.

[@hanifmacca]

In the Meyerowitz photo there is a passenger in the back seat of the grey/blue car in traffic who is also a spectator to the scene.

[@gtrent733]

Excellent video. Good inspiration. 😀👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@gpagnoni]

Really wonderful video, Nick. A real artist creating this kind of instructional material - and doing it at such a high standard - while most KZbin videos feature insipid pictures and photographers, is truly a rarity. Thank you!

[@steve-sy8bv]

The pole makes a strong 'rule of third' divider as well. Ironically this photo would probably be ignored entirely if posted on instagram - detailed photos just get lost today.

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

That's a good point, we see most Street shots at 600px wide on a small screen these days.

[@hectormunozhuerta]

I just started in street because it was the only kind of pictures I could shoot while walking my small children in the park. Now children are my favourite street subjects.

[@PointandShooters]

The intro alone gets me so hype!

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

lol, I know what you mean, I think it's the music :-)

[@peterjan7878]

Very useful! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@allendrexel7622]

Fantastic opening essay, Nick. Can't wait to see what's to come on your new channel.

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

Thank you Allen, very pleased you enjoyed it.

[@Sikhislove]

Nick love what you doing...and explaining the real difference between street and the rest who do photography and call it street. good work..!!!

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

Thank you Eddy, I get into a lot of hot water online arguing for a simple definition of Street Photography but I think it is a distinct way of working with a camera and as such benefits from some simple broad parameters.

[@Klavsash]

I enjoyed this. The thing for me is the shooting environment is never static. The light and people are constantly in motion. This is can be very challenging in combination of never knowing quite how your subjects will react. The last topic about your unique style is the most important and hardest to obtain.

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

I absolutely agree, thanks for watching and your thoughts.

[@tonycearns6819]

Very nicely put together, Nick. Thought-provoking too. I would take slight issue with one of your comments: that SP is the most difficult of photographic genres. I think all genres are very difficult to do really well, but perhaps in different ways. Wild-life requires infinite patience and time and knowledge. Portraiture requires some special connection, lighting etc. Landscape requires.... etc. As you know, of course.

[@jameskli]

Bravo, so well articulated. I think many street photographers will identify with your ‘whys’.

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

Thanks James 🙏🏻

[@photomorti]

Love this new channel , thanks for doing this

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

Thanks for watching, I hope its useful :-)

[@fredericvasquez316]

Keep them coming i'm learning here :) Already got plan to use the technic from the last video in my next outing.

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

I'm happy you're finding something new Fred as you're not a beginner with all this.

[@Frekeman]

Great video, Nick! I’m very much in agreement with your views on street photography that you give us here. They really echo why I love the genre so much. Your breakdown of Joel’s masterpiece was spot on. Really like your channel and think it’s both useful and important in a time when lots of KZbin vids on street are really missing the point.

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

Thank you Fred, I really appreciate the encouragement and support. You just have to be who you are and express what you believe. It often gets me into trouble but I quite like the audience here on KZbin.

[@sacriste]

Another great video, Nick, I have a lot to think about, specially now that I'm in a new city and country, away from my original environment(s) for street photography. Talking about new beginnings. Thanks.

[@rgarciamainou]

This was a very interesting and inspiring video. That precise question has been floating on my mind for years. First, when it was asked by family members, a bit baffled by my insistence in photographing strangers. Second, too myself, because there I agree with you, it is indispensable to have an answer, even if it changes over time, because that is your very own way to find your own voice (and style).

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

I think it can be a hard question to answer, not at all obvious for everyone but I’m convinced that identifying your own reasons is an important step to maturity as a street photographer. Thanks for watching :-)

[@PFW308]

Thanks for sharing your insight and passion Nick, great insight and inspiring. I look forward to much enjoyment and learning in future vids and appreciate your willingness to share.

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

You are welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed it, lots more to come :-)

[@jaxchambers7652]

Fan Ho. Took me to the streets!

[@christoombes7875]

Very inspiring and personal insight in to Street Photography, thanks for sharing your experience. Much appreciated 👊

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

Thanks for the encouragement, I'm very new to doing this and just finding my way with presenting my ideas on camera like this, so your words mean a lot...thanks.

[@christoombes7875]

Your more than welcome I’ve been inspired by your work and that of In-Public for ages so when I saw you pop up on YT it was a no brainer to subscribe. Looking forward to watching the channel grow. Thanks again - Instagram @ followcsp

[@thegreatvanziniphotos5976]

Excellent discussion here.

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

Thank you :-)

[@SteveSmith-cy1ty]

Another great video Nick. 'Fallen Man' by Joel Meyerowitz is also one of my favourites (I have a signed copy, aka a postcard of it he signed on the back at a talk!), and I liked your analysis of the photo, however I spent the whole time watching compelled to point out that it was taken in 1967, not 1976!

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

Oops that’s me mis speaking, well spotted. I wrote a whole article about this image > medium.com/@NickTurpin/falling-for-the-street-d0e86914b06

[@Jakethejakee]

Thought provoking video brother, thanks for this :)

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

Thanks Jai, I think you become a better Street Photographer as much by thinking about it as you do by taking pictures.

[@runninblue9415]

V refreshing thank you 😁

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

Thank YOU :-)

[@thenightcamera2605]

Have you ever encountered problems photographing inside museums and galleries?

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

Only in the ones that don’t allow photography ;-) My Tate pics in this video were shot before they banned it because people were copying the artworks with small high quality digital cameras. I still love working in places like The British Museum where it is still allowed.

[@thenightcamera2605]

@@streetphotographywithnickt1648 I've never been in London, so I didn't know how things were there.

[@heavyearly9924]

Guy #3 looks like a young George Harrison..

[@emx7151]

Nice to have a bit more chat and a bit less pics, if that's not contradictory...

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

Thanks Callum, I think a good blend of the two is required. It's always about the pictures but a bit of knowledge, thought and consideration of approach is also vital.

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

Its a new channel Daren and I think there is some ground work to lay down before rushing out with a camera. I only have 3 videos so far but I’m planning to do: POV on the street Theory pieces (like this one) Street Photo Reviews So only one third should be a ‘talking head’ Thanks for watching and thanks for the feedback.

[@streetphotographywithnickt1648]

One of the issues is copyright, KZbin are quite specific about this, my own images are fine but I need to get permission to use the work of others really especially if I might have Ads on the channel at some future time. A lot of KZbinrs ignore this but I’m being cautious at the moment. I even paid to licence my intro music etc.

[@jacovanlith5082]

Streetphotography is the hobby of bluebottle flies. SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM

[@nocommentnoname1111]

Just because a guy is dressed in overalls doesn't mean he's not smart. Terrible assumptions.

[@tracyhabenicht2220]

In Britain, "smart" means well dressed. Nick wasn't referring to anyone's intelligence. :)