The Return of Aaron Berger -- Walkie Talkie ep. 29

[@FlyingNinjaCow12]

this guy liked my Instagram photo when I was 17 and i still have the screenshot of it to this day it was the best day ever for a 17yr old photographer

[@babettesfeast6347]

What is your Insta?

[@madebychristie]

"If you're watching this it's probably because you like doing this so you should probably just go do it more." Best advice Aaron.

[@MAFFSKI666]

This dude is a straight up incredible human. Erudite, intelligent, introspective, exceptionally talented and incredibly humble. Fantastic episode! 👏

[@DavidKabra]

I wasn't expecting to be hurt today. The endurance over passion def hits home.

[@khomatech0]

wuhhhhhhhhhh

[@MacValdee]

The casual photo of Gonz thrown in is pretty epic

[@eye_wander]

Great to see the GRIII get some love on the Walkie Talkie!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

The legend! Big fan of Aaron and he was definitely an inspiration for me to shoot more 28mm and closer. I never met him or saw him speak before so this was great to see. Also booked my first workshop with him (and some UP members) in Rome in 2020 but then Covid canceled everything… thanks for doing this series Paulie!

[@dave11a82]

I see two legends here 😁

[@babettesfeast6347]

@@dave11a82and the Ricoh!!!!!!

[@GurwinderToor141]

Please do an “on the street with” episode with him

[@justamanwithanopinion]

There is absolutely no ego on this guy. I love him! Just a dude walking round with a camera, having fun.

[@psyaviah]

I'm terrible at it, and I don't have enough time. But when I do it, I love it, and I love what came out of it (even if the quality isn't good). It's something personal I experienced and something I witnessed. I went out, I walked, I had a great time. These are memories and these are faces or shapes I would otherwise never have seen or forgotten, in that way, I respect all people, animals passing by... It's an experience, but, yeah... when I can, I do it. I should do it more often. I love it, as Aaron said: you're watching this because you like doing it. Thanks for reminding me of that!

[@andresAtMudra]

Everything about this one felt very flowy, and less chaotic. You can tell that all of his decisions here create that calm in the chaos for him, loved it.

[@allen.9]

It’s so cool that he is able to take such great photos without intruding and disturbing the flow

[@johnwaine56]

"Your endurance is a lot more important than your intensity" great of life advice!

[@sansclous]

Another great episode. As an added bonus, Aaron got a good photo of Mark Gonzales (The Gonz) at 11:00. Nice one!

[@reecemcnaughten4160]

That cheeky Mark Gonzales photo is awesome

[@chrisathanasiadisphoto]

We should all learn from Aaron. His reasoning and motivation for taking photos daily is good advice for longevity. I really love his worst advice "always working on a project." I've fallen into that trap and then become disillusioned when as I wasn't making any progress. It's cool and fun to just take photos with no strings attached. Life and street photography doesn't have to be so serious. Great video Paulie, appreciate your hard work on these.

[@dustinroderick]

Great Episode. Aaron was a huge inspiration for me when I first moved to NYC. So glad he’s back from his hiatus, and more importantly, I’m glad he’s having Fun taking photos.

[@almostgreen9498]

Five stages of grief-the second time I watched this, when I understood how important a role Aaron played in those early days, I was blown away by his life wisdom. A turning point for me

[@anguswrench]

ricoh gang!! this camera helped me so much to get the courage to start doing this, one of the best purchases of my adult life!

[@Ferrari360Spyder]

One of the best walkie talkie episodes of course in my opinion. Great advice, lots of wisdom he shared with us. I admire his love and passion for photography, we do this because we love it 📸

[@tamasszabo30]

I've watched this video 3x in a row and this man still gives me something. He is brilliant. Please Aaron, be my master!

[@mattdayphoto]

One of my favorite episodes. Lots of gems in this one.

[@yosotattoo]

Really Enjoying your interviews! Thanks to all of you for sharing! Enjoy!

[@BUCKSHOTSTV]

Loved this episode. His images are fantastic. I went to NYC for the first time in May of this year and instantly saw how differently the light hits there than anywhere else I’ve been. The buildings add that magic for street photography. I want to go back and actually try a bit of street photography for myself after watching all these episodes

[@johnlangston4108]

17:16 This is it. Why I take photos. Always felt like an outside observer in life rather than a participant.

Sage advice from Aaron, no matter what artistic endeavor you pursue. Great episode! Thanks Paulie!

[@medmondsr]

I really like this guy's perspective on work and life. A few of the photographers in this series talk about fame and fortune as goals (which totally makes sense) but Aaron says he just wants to keep shooting - i find that very wholesome and respectable.

[@andrewrepp900]

This is the best I've seen of a great series, I love his descriptions of feeling like an outsider, an observer, an obsessive person. I totally relate and find photography cathartic for similar reasons, it really scratches that itch.

[@herthodgson8619]

Looking forward to this,the Ricoh Gr is a fantastic little camera for the streets.

[@Juanitoooooooooooooooooo]

It has been years that it is the best camera for street photography but you guys need your fav photographer to get into it 😂😂😂

[@dawnwindrush4234]

Nobody notices the camera

[@DannyP-dm1pw]

@@Juanitoooooooooooooooooo Actually I don't know who this guy is until I watched this. I bought the Ricoh GR brand new on amazon for 430 dollars in like 2015 and loved it. Had no idea bout the hype behind this camera. Not everyone into something rushes to youtube to see the latest. In fact I got the Ricoh because I was chasing the Fuji Xpro and XT-1 etc. and realized the prices were way out of my range and came across the Ricoh GR and liked the idea of it. And so what if some people get into something because someone else gives them the idea of it. You're not special.

[@sommelierofstench]

this man dances through the streets. interesting to watch! thanks fellas

[@keeganoconnellphotography]

This series continues to be one of my favorite on YT. Loved the video!

[@DavidBirchphoto1.]

This is one of the best episodes, such a inspirational guy. You can see how much photography means to him.

[@AlexKellyArtUK]

So cool to see this. Visiting NYC on holiday and just discovered I like photographing people on the street in exactly this way. How Aaron describes taking photos without disturbing the subject by seeming a little ‘clueless’ and being constantly in motion is how I’ve been taking pictures. The weirder the shot the better and it’s funny how I’m drawn to take a photos of certain people and not others - it’s instinctual really as it happens so much in the moment. Never knew it was a thing called ‘street photography’.

[@keelynoxleymitchell]

YES! This was a fantastic episode and Aaron’s story and personality resonates with me. He is kind and relaxed and considerate of others. Unlike Trevor, who had no issue getting in people’s personal space and being rude. I appreciate a photographer - like Aaron - who is considerate. Great video, Paulie!

[@CryWolfFilms]

I didn't think Trevor was rude. In fact the contrary.

[@keelynoxleymitchell]

@@CryWolfFilms we can all have our opinion about it.

[@dfigphoto]

Wow. Just wow. I remember seeing him and Andre out there back in the day. He hit some solid philosophical points. Very humbling.

[@ZagelMedia]

Been binging these episodes, it's so interesting and inspiring to get every different perspective!

[@jazzjingjing]

Just remember like yesterday: I joined a free Leica workshop with Aaron in Bangkok (that workshop also included Jesse Marlow, who has a different style on shooting than Aaron which is good. You can find inspiration from both of them.) I was just so overwhelmed with inspiration after the workshop that I walked around nearby to get some shots and yes, I think I got some nice frames on that day. Thank Aaron, for your inspiration and also cheers to Paulie for the growing success of this KZbin channel. It is nice to catch up on some shooting action and hear valuable conversations simultaneously.

[@tomandhisphotos42]

this walkie talkie is one of the best one so far, not only bc the photos are great but also the fact that ive been thru what his talking about grief of your photographers dream and persona

[@photonc]

Aaron is the best and such a generous and kind person

[@bl4ckmagic34]

That's why he's the GOAT! Glad our boy is back.

[@scottfineshriber5051]

I love these walkie talkies. It’s fascinating to here so many others’ perspectives on photography and everything else.

[@the.jonfernandez]

He’s like a ninja with the GRIII 🥷

[@lissrckstdy7855]

Everything he says resonates with me. Seeing the full spectrum of street photography through this series has been very eye opening. Thanks again for doing it

[@ce2513]

yasss!!! got my GRIIIx a few months ago. it's truly liberating...and so small, no one on the streets even notices you.

[@justinleejamison]

Absolutely love how positive Aaron is. And what an incredible collection of work.

[@abritandhisbikeinpoland6802]

Brilliant, love this guy and his attitude. No arrogance or pretentiousness , and not in peoples faces.

[@aardvark5240]

I really enjoy Aaron's work. It's good to see you feature a photographer who uses a GR. I use a GR II for street photography.

[@framesngrains2933]

“When your progress starts to plateau, so does your motivation…” I really relate you that, especially here in a small city Tucson compared to NY

[@riceboy890]

Love how thoughtful and introspective this guy is

[@LocalSkaterInTown]

another banger, Paulie. aaron takes amazing photos! i love the ones you can tell that were shot in motion.

[@depotmsa2362]

this was deep wow ! this was one of the best walkie talkies ive seen and heard , this dude is insightful

[@dongshengsun3650]

The mindset of this man is just incredible, learnt a lot, thank you for this episode!!

[@sameerkoke2319]

Nice episode! Great questions and amazing answers! Learnt so much in this episode. This made me focus on improving my endurance...

[@dianashypula]

Wow! This us the best thing to watch while I do my morning rowing exercise ❤

[@pauln44]

"Movement looks a lot different when it's standing still" hit me like some Zen wisdom. Obvious and ah-ha.

[@sergioleyvaseiglie]

Every minute of it is absolute gold, thank you for this Paulie. p.s - 24:07 to 24:17 makes me miss shooting in Manhattan so much!

[@dinodemopoulos3336]

That was a great video. Didn't know Aaron Berger, glad to have found him and hear his insights. Humble, smart, unprentious dude.

[@anoopputhumana]

Lots of wisdom,i think i should rewatch this again..

[@drewshannon]

Amazing episode. As much as I love seeing ones with young hungry photographers who are in the middle of their "grinding" phase, it's so cool to see someone like Aaron who seems to be at a slightly different (and more mature / relaxed) phase of his photography journey.

[@almostgreen9498]

My favorite episode! One thing I really liked-and I wish you will ask more photographers this-is the physical strategy used, the soccer-like moves Aaron talks about. Thank you Paulie!!!!

[@sasquatchfilmsalot]

He got a legendary photo of Mark Gonzales out in the wild!! Bravo! 👏👏👏

[@iglooproductions]

No doubt... It’s basically only me and you that noticed that.

[@Degotelo]

My favorite walkie talkie sooo farrr, thank you so much for doing theseeee

[@Photochoker]

So excited to see Aaron photographing again!

[@jenniferdacreativeexplorer]

Really great video! Thanks for introducing me to Aaron's approach and work. I'm inspired to get out there and give street photography another try.

[@dawnwindrush4234]

Get a Ricoh, it’s great on the street and hardly anyone notices plus the photos are so sharp and detailed

[@danosdotnl]

His sense of timing and anticipations reminds me a lot of NYC bike messengers, looking faaaar ahead, anticipating moments/actions and align your pedals to it. Thanks for these series, they are very interesting to watch.

[@maxpatrickhaynes2194]

I’m fairly new to this channel, have seen abt 8 by now, and Aaron is one of my favs so far ( I need to watch all the other videos, also ). Like I’ve said before, it’s so wild to me, to see the explosion in street photography, as when I started, including living in Brooklyn in ‘99, going to SVA in ‘93, NO ONE callED it street photography back then, (even tho the term, goes back to the 1850’s, and certainly starts in earnest w/ Henri Cartier-Bresson), but really when I started (first in the 70’s as a little kid, 11yrs old, then the 80s, but couldn’t afford to do it all the time ), came back in the 90s full on, you were either “a person taking photos for NO money”, (as my family looked at it, I think you all might agree w/ that especially when all I had was film) , or I knew a fashion photographer in Dallas , and a guy in NYC who shot for Time magazine, they called it Fine Art photography. The guy in Dallas finally, after not quite understanding my goal, but dug my pictures, came across a magazine called “Blind Spot”, and I thought “I found my ppl”… now with these videos, I’ve found my ppl again…

[@alexlee3227]

10:29: “I actually bought a camera because I wanted to make videos”. This is exactly the same path I’ve taken over the past twelve months. Bought a Sony a7s2, went out to test it, and started off with photos to learn the exposure triangle and understand lighting and understand my camera. Made just a few videos but took thousands of photos, loved the experience of photography and the results it was giving me. So then I ended up buying another Sony (a7r2), and *then* realised I wanted to take a camera with me everywhere which is when I invested in a Ricoh grx3 and that camera is now attached to me everyday and does go everywhere.

[@gregmarcus3064]

Thanks Aaron and Paulie for the gold advice in this episode on how to shoot.

[@Juanitoooooooooooooooooo]

Didn’t expect that, and glad to see it So humble and so into it. Thank you Aaron I also recommend his podscast

[@paulgr1984]

Banger of an episode ! Totally relate to Aaron relating feeling like an observer/outsider even outside of photography and about the obsessive nature that (street) photography can become. Often, I yearn to be out on the street when I'm at work or doing other commitments. Streets is calling !! This channel has been a massive inspiration for my street photography. I bought a 28mm lens and it's never off my camera now! Thanks Paulie B.

[@ed13adema]

The GR3 is so stealth. The best camera to get up real close with no confrontation

[@xjoexedge]

so happy to see aaron back !

[@royennev]

This photographer is great, and I love all the lifelessons he's spittin out 🙏😃 keep rockin the street!

[@jamiekenleyuk]

when you showed how you play with your camera and then snaped that couple as an expert show and tell was brilliant. It didnt even look like you snapped a photo of them lmaoo, just great display there. well done and thanks.

[@samvarleystephens]

Another banger! Also interesting to see that Aaron shoots his GR the same way I do haha, walking towards people and just staring all over the place like you're a lost tourist.

[@dagty11]

What an amazing episode, thank you for creating this channel

[@dralder]

What a good shooter and what a nice and down to earth guy. Great!

[@DavQuan]

15:48 Another street photographer appears. Great stuff in this video! Really inspired to go out with my Ricoh!

[@JerryAdam]

Great episode!! I'd definitely love to see more of the BERGER CAM with Aaron's live commentary ✌

[@ThunderSmell]

This one is wonderful. Saw it a couple months ago and just wanted to return to it today.

[@avix88]

Too much love for Aaron

[@builtbytitan]

Paulie out here doing the lords werk

[@stevelawson2841]

The tape measure shot at 4:48 kills me

[@luketreat491]

the whole part about motivation really resonated, extremely well put.

[@A1000Truths]

Love the Ricoh GR, such a great street photo camera. Love these episodes.

[@TheLordTime]

I just came across your Chanel Paulie and I really love the walkie talkie series ! I have watch a bunch and this one is one of my favourites ! I haven't done street photography but I want to give it a try with my polaroid. Thanks for the videos !

[@codyhoerauf3495]

"if you're watching this it's probably because you like doing this, so you should probably just go do it more"

[@photomorti]

I love these walkie talkie videos!

[@Ronm3333]

It was refreshing to see and hear someone humble express himself intelligently and without using profanity.

[@breakfastaudio219]

Aaron is easily one of the best modern street guys out there, his composition, eye and high standard of curation are way above the majority of the current shooters.

[@trevorwisecup]

Good

[@andyfoto620]

Great episode! I also shoot Ricoh GR iiix as my secondary to my film camera.

[@relativeroads8557]

Such a great interview! Quite helpful with the plateau/ identity phase.💯🙏🙏🙏

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Wow he is really on a role hehehe. Great shots. Very energetic guy. He is really pursuing "stealth mode" whilst shooting, excellent. Good questions too, Pauli. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great videos

[@564bruno]

His composition is unreal. So good.

[@thecandidframe]

Another wonderful video. Great series. Always enjoy these.

[@martinm.3273]

I love this guy. Thanks, Paulie

[@markkane7185]

Like his honesty true to himself

[@roystansell7640]

Thank you! I like that footwork and physicality was mentioned because I do believe it can make a difference.

[@TerryB]

YES Aaron!

[@Kris2peng]

Best episode!

[@IanLivesey]

Don't want to say 'best seen' in this series. But...... only one I've left a comment on. No disrespect intended to the others! All have their moments .... but this one.... wow! ❤