The Beginner's Guide to Street Photography

[@FTrovatten]

So what do you think guys? How did he do :)? Thanks for Joen and Amalie for participating! Check out their channel here: kzbin.info

[@BornBurmese]

A natural!

[@RustyTripod45]

He did fine. Not an easy experience. Are you living in Colombia now?

[@Ericbjohnston5150]

this topic has been discussed for many years on youtube.

[@finnbloch]

@@Ericbjohnston5150 Hi Eric Look at the comment from Hai it's Tom - What is important - 1. do it 2. have fun 3. quality is important however not everything - the rest you can do yourself.

[@gharrop1]

There were some excellent photos here…but I would have preferred less emphasis on requesting portraits more on working locations, scenes or layers etc.

[@HaiTomVlog]

What I liked most about this video was how much fun everyone seemed to have. Sometimes it seems people are so concerned about getting “the shot” that they forget that enjoying the process is just as important, if not more… 🤙🏼

[@FTrovatten]

That’s how it should be :)! Thank you!

[@shomanightmare]

You got that right my friend. Too many times we forget to have fun. That's why we got into photography in the first place.

[@KeithElliott]

Just my observations, and not meant to be taken in a negative way. His shirt was very loud. A darker, or neutral colored shirt, might be a better choice. The only way he will become more comfortable, and quicker at street photography, is to get out there and do it every day, over and over, for many weeks at a time. During this period he will able to decide the types of shots he prefers, and the characters enjoys photographing. Something else that might help, is for him to consider creating a shot list, that he would like to practice, and write up those types of shots...then, go out and work that list, study them afterwards, and find out which style or type of shots he prefers. All of the nervousness, awkwardness, and lack of confidence will go away with more and more practice. Who knows, perhaps one day everyone will be watching his channel and not Frederik's. :-) All the best to the both of you! Cheers

[@thefireguy8564]

Its Lisbon, Not his shirt will have much of a negative effect on his photography. It may show that he has bright personality though.

[@user-ti9zc1xv2b]

Quite the opposite actually, bright, dorky colors will let people's guard done because it does not look threatening

[@marcelo1000]

I am shocked with how beautiful his photographs came out! So cool! After he lost his shyness and got close the pictures emerged. I am still learning and got really excited with it! Great channel Frederik. And by the way i´m brazilian and we speark portuguese here. Feels warm to hear you speaking.

[@cgesp206]

Thank you! Watching this gives me a lot more confidence to start shooting! I'm a really reserved person and going out interacting with the public has always been a challenge for me. but I've always been amazed at the emotions shown in portraits and the candidness of street photography, that I have always wanted to get into it. I love your genuine approach to this and your whole personality in general!

[@FTrovatten]

Hi Charlie, Sorry I missed you. Just want to say thanks a lot for the kind words and for maybe my first ‘super comment’. Appreciate the support a lot!

[@scottyharp]

This was all really great! I'd love to see more of these teacher/student videos. You're a great teacher!

[@mathewtoll6780]

He got some amazing shots for his first time out!

[@FTrovatten]

I agree!

[@JoeJoe4P]

Wow! Outstanding video! He did very well, and you did outstanding as an instructor. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing!

[@FTrovatten]

Thanks a lot Joe!

[@tubeglubscher72]

Last year in October I've been to Lisbon, too. It's a great place for all kinds of photography. And I learned the hard way that manual zoon lenses are not good for street portraits. Prime lenses are the better choice.

[@go_rideyourbike]

This was a fun vid. Above anything else I loved his attitude throughout the entire experience.

[@VIIRonin]

Tip that works for me: Don't use zoom lenses for street photography. You will bring so much attention to you and the big ass zoom lens will intimidate people. With a smaller lens and camera you will blend in, people will perhaps think you're a tourist and they will not pay attention at all, it is great for candid photos.

[@swancoffeehouse5983]

As a first timer he did really well! Some of us learn better by having a mentor that explains in real time. I would say I learnt more in this video because Joen was asking questions or expressing difficulties that a beginner would have and you would explain that to him. As well as you setting limitations for Joen so he has to adjust his approach. Really insightful video!

[@Fujioh]

Its so awesome to see someone experience their first street photography high. And good job mixing up the styles and not just sticking to portraits. It can be hard to think differently like that on the fly but your friend picked it up quick.

[@lauralgingerich5945]

such a fabulous gift....thanks for your generosity.

[@donho6523]

Very cool! I was so surprised and happy to see two, or rather three of my favorite KZbinrs together in my favorite city in the world. I really think Joen did a great job. Well done

[@yas7714]

Omg I can't believe you were in Brazil!! I'm a Brazilian, and found your channel yesterday, while I was searching for Rolleiflex content, cause I just bought one. And you can't imagine how nice it is to see my country on international channels! I hope you enjoyed your time in Brazil!

[@workinprogress9483]

the old woman having a tea patty with her cat was the cutest thing i've ever seen

[@hiteshjoshi3148]

Thankyou so much for the tips, what i learned is that angles are the most important things to shoot street potriats

[@patyeaman]

I loved watching your process of teaching. I am not a newbie photographer but am definitely not comfortable with street photography. This was a perfect tutorial for that.

[@logicfrogmedia]

Those images through windows are my favorites

[@billballard2019]

It's been a while since I visited your channel, and I'm very happy to have found this video! My wife and I are sailors, and beginning to document our passages and the places we visit with video - and I am the inverse of John and his partner - I have decades of still photography experience, but video is completely new to me!

[@charliejg]

Really enjoyed this video and it's premise. Street photography is definitely an art. I loosely separate it into two categories. First, street portraits, which for me are more difficult because you are up close and personal. And, you are more nervous trying to manage exposure/composition at the same time that you are interacting with a subject who is a stranger. Second, is the more candid style where you are more of a "fly on the wall". Question: When do you decide to include more of the environment in the image? I think that is necessary sometimes to give context and when the image isn't just about a single person/subject, rather it's about human experience and showing that in a scene. Thanks for a fun video!

[@chrismcr]

Great video, covering so many aspects in a very informative manner. Well done.

[@FTrovatten]

Appreciate it!

[@user-qj2wb7ne4e]

Excellent teaching and learning format demonstrating how to problem solve as you run and gun.

[@FTrovatten]

Appreciate it! 👊🏼

[@SquareEarth1]

Thanks Frederik, that was a lot of fun and educational.

[@micuba]

I'm actually going to Lisbon in one week for the first time and Im bringing my camera to practice my photography. Thanks for the tips.

[@koalafudge]

I'm almost thinking "I'm practicing street photography" might be a more successful phrase than "I'm a street photographer" because people usually want to help out so that reframes the question from them being the focus to you.

[@jacob63]

Great video Frederik! Hope you are still there on the 10th of June, big festival throughout the whole city.....with a lot of photo opportunities. thanks, take care.

[@johnnewton7075]

Thanks for this helpful video! René from Switzerland

[@Ktizo_Images]

Love your street photography and now I'm learning as you teach others. Thanks!

[@luisoliveira1238]

Very nice vídeo! One of my favorites so far! A very usuful street photography class! Love to see more videos like this in future! Congrats!!!

[@downtown9508]

Beautiful Lisboa. Very cool and awesome video. Inspires me to get out and do more street stuff

[@cindyrosen8170]

Great video! You did a good job teaching him. He picked up on it really well.

[@bruceclark4517]

I really enjoyed the content of this video, the style and approach to encouraging someone to take photos outside their comfort zone or normal skill set was well done.

[@StillWinding]

Terrific info, frederik. Good to have you back.

[@FTrovatten]

Thank you!

[@AbdullahChakmakchi]

I haven't finished watching this yet. I love it!! ❤️ It makes me want to try out asking for Street portraits also to go along with my candid street style. Love this Frederick.

[@gregwardecke]

I think John had some great photos! He has good instincts. As a teacher you built his confidence and that allowed risks. Risks make great learning experiences. Well done, both of you.

[@StarlordStavanger]

Both you guys did a great job. Just having fun with it, learning a little a long the way, not taking anything too serious, you guys look like a couple of photography buddies just hanging out. Keep up the videos! Fuji XT4 user here btw

[@radicaleyemag]

Was not expecting this crossover! Nice shots!

[@kykysknight3225]

When he was waiting for the airplane 🤣🤣 nice video, pretty fun!

[@Boatzerama]

Great teaching with good advice. Photos are good too📷👍🏼

[@anothernovelty]

I think Joen did rather well! Good video, Frederik! Would love to see another one of these in the future.

[@7mstreet]

Three great creators in one video 🤩

[@FTrovatten]

👊🏼

[@joeep46]

Thank for this great information. I will use this script to ask to take photos of people. It seems it would be simple but in my head I could think of the word to say. I'm planning a trip to Portugal so I will laso learn to ask in Portuguese. Obrigado!

[@Klavsash]

You should definitely do more of these.

[@alejandrodemorizi]

Súper cool! Lots of practical learning in this one. Gold.

[@Eric-lh6wp]

very inspiring again! love it

[@straatmoment]

Nice to walk with you ! With asking, a composition can be made, with candids it's more difficult, also nice to see so many variety in street photography including your style. Joen did a good job, beautiful photos he made ! Greetz from Amsterdam 😊

[@stevesvids]

Good teacher. Good student. The more you practice the more natural and fluent your thought process is in capturing the moment. Great vid. 📷😎👍👋

[@umareta]

You’re an amazing instructor, Frederik! Joen’s photos look amazing for a “beginner”. Hehe. Would actually love to go on a street photo walk with you too, and gain some insight. Hahaha

[@FTrovatten]

Really appreciate it! You got me thinking about doing a photo retreat sometime!

[@umareta]

@@FTrovatten if it’s going to be somewhere around Central Europe, please count me in! ;)

[@missacgcassim9687]

Bonjour.. Wow.. Love the photos... What's your favorite color fujifilm simulation you use as a base for street photography.. Merci

[@AsianGargamel]

Great vid, more of such content please!

[@412foto]

great video and tips!

[@shirazigs]

This is amazing. I'd like to see more.

[@stevenml5748]

Thank you

[@chamodsachintha3095]

This is the best way. ♥️

[@chuckholtlocker605]

First timer watcher and new subscriber here. Excellent video. Teacher and student were great. Captured some really fantastic pics. Really liked the photo of the bar taken through the window. In my opinion, just needed to be shifted a little to the right to capture more of the bartender's hand in action and also to cut out the laptop on the left; which distracts a bit.

[@finnbloch]

The video is great fun - super!

[@ZDShah]

Inspiring video! I love the blend of education coupled with real world scenarios. You are a great teacher... which I could join you on one of your runs.

[@KwyjiboVanDeKamp]

Great idea! Great shots! Great video!

[@owenduncan4574]

Fascinating.

[@klauiel2749]

Many thanks for this video. I will definitely try it next time in Cracow or in September in Rome.

[@chrisborden5835]

Frederik thank you so much for your videos, they have been a huge inspiration in my own journey! If you are every in the US I would love to go shoot photos with you.

[@davidpipeline]

I can sympathise with nervousness, cool photos though😎😎😎and of course a great teacher👍

[@Propellerhead1]

Really warm to you three 🙏 so really enjoyed watching this 👊 My favourite shots are the black and white of toktok driver and at 13:20 black and white of young man on steps, they’re both stunning shots I also struggle even after a year of street with combining composition with emotion I’m sure it’ll come with time 🙏

[@EdwardIglesias]

Love this content. Makes me see so many of my own shortcomings. A linguistic tip, try saying "tomar" (take) rather than "tirar" (shoot or throw) when asking permission. It sounds less intimidating.

[@chrisbrowsky1130]

Lot of things to learn from this video and experience. Thanks for sharing that with us ! Unpopular opinion : Street portrait are not street photography, it's portrait photography in the street (as it's not catching a moment by chance or luck, it's staging and prepared)

[@PX130C]

Nice video. I need to start and try not to be shy.

[@abchappell01]

That was just awesome 😎

[@FTrovatten]

Appreciate it!

[@teddykyalo5266]

Great job.Awesome pictures 👍🏽

[@antwon8902]

Man I love this so much keep it up! LEARNING A WHOLE LOT

[@FTrovatten]

Thanks a lot mate!

[@roastbeef1967]

Great video guys. Keep them comming.

[@traceybartlam5940]

Such an enjoyable video

[@MiguelRamos-up5tf]

Cool! Introductory video here in Lisbon. Obviously, people are not so open to connecting with strangers and having their photo taken as perhaps people in Mexico. So, you get some "nos" and a predictable "how much do you pay"! Try Porto

[@RodUSMC75]

Great job! I really enjoyed this video.

[@lewisholt9449]

I would be interested to here how you (or anyone) approaches subjects when you have a project in mind for a publication, a book or something similar When going up to people on the video I imagine it puts people in a different mindset (more at ease) when you say that you are simply learning or teaching photography, to if they where told it was being done for a book or project. As it may make people uncomfortable or simply say no more often Great video, really enjoyed it

[@chinye107]

I enjoy this video. Keep up with the good work!

[@andrewcroft2570]

Great video if you're ever in London it would be cool to do a street walk with you.

[@garymorrow9324]

Super helpful video!!!

[@Benjabock]

This is a great style! Keep it up.

[@TRC-LSW]

Another great video... And sure, finance the framed print for him... Why not?!!!

[@miguelgomes6849]

7:05 amazing frame, welcome to lisbon 🙂🙂

[@ivanstevens]

Really interesting video, it was exhausting just watching it lol.

[@FTrovatten]

Haha

[@T-Prime848]

I think there is something you missed to teach him Its about his look !!! Because he was wearing a shirt filled with colors and it attracts the eyes of the other people on the streets Like for example you were wearing black and black shirt will not attract the eyes So I think it’s very important for any street photographer to look normal on the streets so he can blend in within the crowds I hope that you agree with me … Thank You for the video And please try to shoot more KZbin videos since it’s summer We do love your photography videos …

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

I had a nice time watching this episode :)

[@formxshape]

Really good photos

[@IqbalAbdulWahab]

kudos to Joen! he has a good "eye"

[@sdhute]

Good content exactly what I needed. Do you ever send the photos to the people afterward ?

[@ArgentoRAWRz]

Frame within a frame is called subframing

[@PeterArnold1969]

I know I should get a proper compact camera for Street photography one day. In the meantime, though, do you have any advice to doing street portraits with a smartphone, and getting the subjects to take you seriously when you ask them?

[@earthandwind820]

I guess it also depends where you photograph? Obviously, you can take good photographs in any city/place….but your personality affects it? For example, I get shy trying to photograph people on the street. When I lived in NY (and I don’t mean this in a cliche way)… people don’t stare at you as much for having a camera. Here in Chicago…if I’m walking down the street with my camera…everyone takes a double look or stares a lil longer & I can’t tell if that’s a good/bad thing - I’m missing my opportunity lol Certainly, holding a camera in Chicago makes me more shy, but people stopping and/or staring a bit longer might be good? 😅

[@wtf1992lynx]

This was the one collaboration I was NOT expecting to see EVER. Wth 🤣

[@FTrovatten]

We are childhood friends :)

[@wtf1992lynx]

@@FTrovatten oh man, that's amazing. Love both of your channels, keep it up 👌

[@patyeaman]

Just a personal tip, if you intend to do candid photography try to dress in bland incospicuous colored clothing. Brightly colored clothing draws attention.

[@glennmcdonnell8375]

Have just found the maximum ISO and minimum shutter speed settings on my camera. Didn't even know they were there.

[@FTrovatten]

Glad to hear :)!

[@geneboyd523]

Good both

[@johneast7987]

"The Old Guy with the Cigarette". He wasn't old!😂

[@MobilityForFighting]

Remember: 'it's fine have a good day' lol

[@FTrovatten]

😆

[@Nightshadeillusions]

Do everything manually and you always get good results.

[@MobilityForFighting]

Peopel love a cig in Portugal

[@FTrovatten]

Oh yes, noticed too!

[@qetiqaraia4455]

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