The Photography of Illkoncept

[@illkoncept]

Thanks for having me! This was a lot of fun. 📸

[@RumoHasIt]

I’m so impressed with the shots showcased in this video. So happy for this introduction to you and your work!

[@IVMTAB]

Wow! This was such an insightful video. I’ve been following you on IG for years and I loooove your work. A true inspiration. It was amazing to see who you are through this interview.

[@iaincphotography6051]

Enjoyed your work and good to hear you mention Ernst Haas. At 21.38, that smile was worth a day out.

[@organicprozac2490]

Currently in a bit of a rut with my photography, feeling frustrated with IG and battling the algorithm to get my work out there whilst also struggling a bit with inspiration to go out and shoot every day. This video with your insights and perspective was just what I needed. Thank you both 🙏🙏

[@stevengroom6484]

Great stuff, great photography 👍🏻

[@6bender]

I find about 90% of "street" photography dull and uninspiring but Mikes work is top notch. Very creative vision.

[@cowslaw]

Thank you Roman for doing these artist showcases, I really appreciate being introduced to these really fresh street photographers. Such a huge inspiration.

[@DamienOnTheGo]

Mike blew me away when he first posted his Japan video and from there I've been a huge fan. Seems like a super chill guy and I enjoyed hearing him talk bout photography. Great video Roman.

[@Glenn_K]

You’ve profiled many excellent photographers, but Mike may be the best one yet. Thanks and keep ‘em coming.

[@rogercaughell4282]

Gotta say - Mike's responses were some of the most thoughtful answers that I've ever heard. Thanks to both of you!

[@Yves216]

Loved watching this video Roman. And he is so right with regards to photobooks or (because you can't buy all photobooks of course) looking at on a website on a bigger screen than those small smartphone screens. It is so much enjoyable to see a picture in full. Please keep on making video's like these. Thank you!

[@ScottSpear-qn9uk]

I have lived in Madison and taken photos in Milwaukee and Chicago as well as NYC, and I completely understand why moving to New York was transformative for Mike's art. Keep up the great work, Mike and Roman!

[@davecarroll666]

Got to be a pt2 of talking to Mike

[@staysulty]

So great to see Mike on the channel! He’s been one of my favorite photographers since I got into shooting, myself!

[@_adilrahman]

I have following Mike for a long time. His style of photography always speaks for itself. His photos tell a whole different story. Enjoyed the whole video.

[@dr.seltsam1975]

The shot at 6:17 is brilliant !! And thank you Roman for the showcases/interviews ! Very well done, Sir !

[@davidpeters.photography]

I like Mikes philosophy on photography. Thank you Roman for another amazing interview. I came here from James Pepsys and more and more diving into the street photography world. Myself im struggling a lot with publishing/printing my stuff.But I really love being in the streets and just wandering around taking pictures. (Germany is very difficult for street photography I feel)

[@Gary008]

I loved hearing about going after complexity. The large majority of what I hear on my youtube photography subscriptions is all about simplifying. Such a great one as always.

[@EnjoiRom1]

Nice one again Roman! Thank you for the discovery! Both skateboarding and street photography make you look at the city differentely than most other people, looking for spots and scenes in the streets.

[@timelliston]

A part 2 with Mike would be great if you can, a really fun and informative chat. Always amazing content Roman, thank you.

[@amaridev]

Liking what he said about the phone boots. Never saw it that way, but the fact that they don't exist anymore makes it really special.

[@ChrisHunt4497]

Great interview. Thanks. Love the complex layering. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheChidmas]

Love how intentional he is my favourite photographer you have interviewed

[@vproven]

What an outstanding video interview and a very talented photographer. Thank you for posting.

[@billybraithwaite67]

Wow thanks so much Roman for showcasing this guys amazing talent..I’ve learned so much from him & yourself…the New York content is top notch 👏

[@BobDschingisKhan]

Amazing. So much input. Thanks to both of you. 🤗 Printing your own photos is great. It's a totally different experience to see them on paper and holding it in your hand.

[@ucevrim]

New york is like a cheat code to street photography, i miss it ever since i moved.

[@selishots]

Mike was one of the first street photographers I followed. His work is amazing

[@photographicamateur]

Roman - thanks for this straight foward insight into an exiting photographers work.

[@Mowikan]

Very inspiring! Mike is absolutely right. Taking photos is fun. Printing is much more satisfying then screen

[@JC-zz3vn]

Good stuff! @illkoncept is a great photographer who puts in a lot of work around NYC and does it justice. Great interview and good incite on a hobby that most of us in these comments are passionate about.

[@ImVengeance127]

Really enjoying these interviews, it’s a great way to get introduced to new photographers and learn new techniques!

[@ggudmundsson128]

Thanks!

[@clivewuest8529]

Have to say Roman that was one of the moat informative and interesting photographers you have interviewed. Really interesting guy to listen to. Much of what he said chimed with me. So much good advice in there. He has some amazing work. If that interview had lasted twice as long that would not have been long enough. Excellent stuff. :) Clive

[@halgrynshaun]

Wow, awesome work bru! And thanks Roman for this docu series you do - happy subscriber here!

[@nathangriggs9601]

You should be doing this stuff for Netflix! Great piece of work, thank you.

[@peterjonkero]

My favorite interview so far. Valuable advice and the last push I needed to start printing my works

[@keithwatson2405]

Absolutely great. Well done, both.

[@chopstix906]

His first video on KZbin not too long ago blew me away. Super pumped for this one.

[@cossack-ukki]

Great photos! Mike's sense of color is amazing!

[@AleksashkaZhu]

Thank you for the top interviews with top photographers

[@mixtape5143]

Wow, what an incredible photographer and interview, brilliant video!

[@jannengelken6017]

Roman and Mike, what can I say ...? Simply wow and thank you! This video is a source of inspiration and motivation. Full to the brim with so many insights. I will definitely watch this video several times. Guys, it was so much fun listening to your walk through New York. 💫

[@patrickispeppa]

Fantastic work! Thanks for bringing Mike to the spotlight!

[@DermotnBarto]

Gosh, Mike seemed to be bursting with ideas and things to say. He almost “machine-gunned” the words out…

[@alandargie9358]

Thanks for this great introduction to Mike, what a brilliant photographer. In addition to the great masters mentioned, Saul Leiter also comes to mind. But Mike is up at all those masters' level in my opinion based on this selection here. Cracking!

[@marcokleinert1827]

Very good advices and words of wisdom! 😇👍Thanks a lot for this lesson 🙏

[@JDC3166]

Roman, thanks for creating this video featuring Mike's photos. His series of images featuring everyday objects - ATMs, especially - resonated with my own practice. Best regards, Joe from Australia 🦘

[@Seanpfarr]

This was great! Love the length and honestly could have watched for longer!

[@lorencrannell3140]

That was one of the most refreshing and informative interviews. Instant favorite photographer of mine now… great work and inspirational.

[@BealeIam]

Awesome interview, thanks for introducing me to Mikes work. love it. I randomly use exactly the same set up too.

[@owenwilliams9582]

Thanks Roman and of course Illkoncept for such a great chat, part 2 in London would be nice to see. Great inspiration for any street shooters.

[@jonesnax]

Roll on part 2. Really good interaction + advice. Great job Roman, you're getting good at these!🙏

[@jamesamoh7340]

Great content Roman! Amazing and inspiring series. 🙏

[@b1rd317]

This series might be the best you've done so far, very instructive and inspiring !

[@snappedbyseb]

Incredible episode, very insightful! Thanks both.

[@mariannecohen3943]

Love your work,Mike. Yours too, Roman. Thanks for an interesting new photog to follow!

[@kgadeberg]

I love these presentations of other photographers. They are very inspiring. Keep them coming, please…

[@ohmwai]

I made it that far. Beautiful work. awesome person and wise words.

[@steffensehl6938]

I really liked this interview. Mike is very talented and he seems to have alot going on in his mind, glad he got the chance to share it.

[@taterandy3958]

Wow his work is great and great interview!!!! Graffiti is art!!!!

[@TLM823]

Loved this interview... learned a lot about approaches to artistic photography!

[@normansteinmetz643]

Mike shoots exactly the topics and styles which I do as well. Just on another level. Can't wait to get back to New York in 2025 to shoot again. As a half analogue half digital photographer it is amazing to see his work. Great channel, will follow your and Roman's Instagram channels now.

[@apindonis]

When you both joke about the length of the video/interview, but it is, maybe, the best one you got!! (So far) The whole concept of these series, interview, insights, examples.. just broadens your knowledge!!

[@VickyAllum]

Loving this series Roman especially in New York so enjoyable to watch ,😊

[@thinnesh9587]

this is so insightful, thank you!! would love to see billy dinh in these series next 🤩

[@raytbrown2]

Awesome interview! Thank you!

[@cindyrosen8170]

Really enjoy these interviews! This was awesome!

[@mattia.wanders]

It kept me company on the flight to Porto, thanks for setting the mood of this photography weekend 🙏

[@hansbarbarossa4613]

fantastic!!! Thanks so much!

[@NotepadandLenses]

Great Interview, and so many fantastic shots.

[@joshhoe]

huge fan of illkoncept !!! Havn't watched this yet but I know i'm going to love it !

[@BR04LAN]

Thank you for capturing this Roman, it was an engaging interview.

[@RICHARDDAVIS-wl4cj]

Enjoyable interview - thanks!

[@dandeakin945]

Quality interview. Thanks both.

[@jules_mac]

Great interview - thanks gents.

[@realniteart]

Excellent photography. I wish Mike were selling (hopefully affordable) prints.

[@timagoston4712]

Thank you for sharing this.Very inspiring.

[@neglectedloves]

Great interview, amazing photography 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@josemiguelpalaoibanez7201]

Best video in all 2024, a really inspiration.

[@pedroferreira0288]

I really liked Mike's photography :)

[@ScottSpear-qn9uk]

Great video, Roman! I do hope you do a follow-up piece on this photographer.

[@developingtank]

Great dude. Great photos.

[@infrontofstrangers]

The collab I needed 🖤

[@johnlarsson4437]

Thanks for sharing this. I recently stumbled on his Japan and Red Hook videos and I’ve been following him since.

[@Democratiser]

Very interesting and insightful. Thanks both of you!

[@SmithJoshuaP]

Illkoncept, go to London for part 2!!

[@AyrBlues]

Fantastic video, his photos are fantastic.❤

[@helenafryklund1372]

Thanks Roman. I never heard about him, but he is interesting. Allmost as good as you. 😁

[@ugurongel3066]

Very creative humble person , thanks for the video

[@WilliamMichaelChris]

Great video. There are shades of Paul Leiter in the layered shots. Fantastic!

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

Beautiful work, great interview

[@JustinCooperPhotography]

Great stuff Roman 👏👏👏

[@ElevatedThreat]

Wow!... This guy is GOOD!

[@b1rd317]

Discovered him recently, brilliant photographer with a great sensibility

[@funkidm]

Really love this series 🙌🏻

[@pifilos]

Great episode. He really is an inspiration.

[@JustinPaulPictures]

I really loved this! Well done, y’all.

[@kevinkelly6524]

This was great. I love blade runner and was thinking a lot of your pics had that vibe right before you said it

[@hseverin_com]

Love it! Great street photography!👍

[@johnbourke3074]

Excellent vid

[@keithchowney3392]

Good video. This guy has some amazing pictures reflections were great .really enjoyed.

[@lucianoadami7231]

I piu" per vivere devono lavorare mah lavorare facendo il lavoro che piace da soddisfazione ti permette di girare il mondo è il MASSIMO . Bel video Roman e belle foto dell"amico 👍.

[@Simonsaysbrown]

Great chat and Mike's work is inspiring