Why street photography is so important & why it means so much to me! & Leica Q2 Mistakes!

Why street photography is so important & why it means so much to me! Ft Leica Q2
F/8 Issue 4: bit.ly/3Ilk1wc Thanks for your support! :-)
In this video, we talk about my feelings for the genre of street photography, why it's so important, and why all photographers should try it - even have it as a big part of their photography repertoire!
In this video, i also talk about my Leica Q2 learning experience, as well as some of the mistakes i'm making along the way. Be it Fujifilm, Leica, Sony, canon or Nikon camera, it's hugely important to master your camera settings and be confident!
I hope you enjoy the video!
Thanks for the continued support
Gareth
#streetphotographyforbeginners #leicaq2 #streetphotographytips

[@jackthompson8377]

You hit on the key word , enjoyment. Not many of us profit from photography, rather it is usually a negative as far as money goes. So what if our images are poor. It is the act of taking the picture that’s important. Fulfills our hunting instinct.

[@SimonWestPhotography]

Big Shirl! Such a lovely Tenby character Gareth! So important to have those moments! Glad the family managed to get hold of you! I had a similar moment from doing Street portraits in Tenby! Captured a mums daughter a few years back who sadly died around COVID time and had the opportunity to give away a framed photo to her mum. A very emotional moment! Keep up the great work and videos mate!

[@GarethDanks]

Wow. Sorry to hear that. Thanks for watching

[@PeterArnold1969]

Thanks for sharing your experiences with us, mate. Not only do I admire your photography, but I love watching your interactions with the people that you photograph. I'm glad that you were able to find the photos for that lady's family after she passed, to have as a keepsake. That was a lovely story. Keep on sharing. I always look forward to your videos. Cheers from Sydney, Australia.

[@nickyfoulkes8476]

I have found in 9 years of landscape photography that not only the improvement in the images, but your editing skills also evolve over time. I look back at old images and think really. I shoot landscapes now, more with prime lenses and I feel it has improved my composition skills no end. Set yourself a challenge to set your zoom lens, if no prime, to 1 focal length. Photography for me is a realease from the daily stresses of life. Get behind the lens and loose all concept of time. Bliss. Thank you Gareth for all you do to inspire people to get out there with camera in hand what ever the genre.

[@GarethDanks]

Hey thanks so much Nicky. One of the nicest comments I’ve had from you. Hope your well

[@melih2908]

I can only agree with you. It's good that they came to these insights at such a young age.

[@okestone7349]

Always enjoy your videos, Gareth, thank you! Your enthusiasm is inspiring and hugely infectious!

[@beau__]

Street photography actually helped me with shooting wedding photography.

[@GarethDanks]

Definitely does. Thanks

[@desgardner7169]

Street photography is so important! in years to come the most important pictures are the real scenes that we all see in the streets, Nice one Gareth you spoke a lot of sense in this video...Thank you!

[@GarethDanks]

Hey Des mate. Hope you’re well. Don’t confuse street photography and documentary tho. But you are right.

[@richardwall2692]

I've only been following you for a few months, but I think this is probably your most inspirational video that I've seen. "Unless you're really good and come back with ten images..." - That statement, right there has lifted my spirits like you wouldn't believe. I've long had an interest in street photography but only this year have I done anything about it. I bought an OM System TG7 - which is a great little camera, but has its limitations. In hindsight I wish I'd gone for something like a Fujifilm, but that in itself I take as a positive because it has made me work harder to get a decent image. Since beginning street photography I find myself looking for images wherever I go, it really has kick-started my imagination and helped my creativity. I'm thinking of pitching my images to bloggers, vloggers and content writers. I have set up a page on Picfair for them to download - do you have any tips as to whether this is worthwhile? Sorry to hear things have been stressful for you, like everything in life, this too shall pass. Thanks again, Gareth. I shall be downloading your zine later today.

[@julianheritage6436]

Love those human stories and memories, keep up the street photography videos Gareth!!

[@GarethDanks]

Thanks so much mate.

[@robspedding9520]

Nice one Gareth! I've massively fallen out of the street photography habit, but everything you've said in this video is relevant. Reminds me why I bloody love street. Better get back out there

[@GarethDanks]

Hey rob. Sorry to hear that dude. Give me a shout sometime m. Be good to catch up

[@DevonRich697]

Great video. I've been trying a bit more street photography myself when I get chance and enjoying the journey. a long way to go, but good fun. I met a chap the other day having asked to take his photo when stood on a barge and thought that would make an interesting photo. We had a ten minute chat as he was on holiday from Texas. Would never had spoken if not wanting to take some street photos.

[@urbantactical148]

Great video as always you definitely have some great shots. I’m curious can you make a living with street photography?

[@andrewlunn]

A lot of great reasons there mate. Awesome to hear the positive comments from those old photos, albeit under sad circumstances. Just purchased your zine and looking forward to a flick through

[@GarethDanks]

Hey man. Thanks so much. Really kind. Hope we can do a shoot together soon

[@andrewlunn]

@@GarethDanks Yes mate - try and give me more than a couple of hours notice haha! be good to get out and shoot with ya

[@pexeu1966]

Cracking video mate, I'm in awe how you can switch between the different genres of street and seem to nail it every time..(I think I need another 1to1 with you lol)

[@GarethDanks]

Haha. Thanks mate. Lots of mistakes will get you there. Lots of research and breaking down what you like in an image.

[@bobh1883]

Well done! Sold me on giving street photography a try.

[@GarethDanks]

You should! Appreciate you watching mate

[@edbradstreet3619]

Another interesting, informative, & fun video Gareth.

[@GarethDanks]

Thanks so much mate. Kind of you

[@simonrhys-phillips3037]

Stumbled on this - my hometown

[@DGriffGallery]

Really interesting and enjoyable, mate. Since we have similar gear, good to know I’m not completely out of whack when it comes to setup! Plus I picked up the f8 bargain bundle just now. Looks really good 🙂👍

[@GarethDanks]

Hey dude how are you. Thanks so much for the support mate. I hope you enjoy the zine. Let me know if it can be improved. What gear do we have that’s similar?

[@DGriffGallery]

@@GarethDanks No problem at all. I'm sporting a Q3 for general work these days, but still using M4/3 for the landscapes 😊👍

[@mikefoster6018]

Philosophically I think people try too hard to avoid complexity, so I like how street photography keeps my eyes wide open and my brain whirring trying to process all the real options. The world has me in its arms when I'm out with my camera. I LOVE random interactions too and tend to know a bit about a lot of things, so can usually chat ok.

[@GarethDanks]

Thanks Mike. Appreciate the comment

[@phillipgoldsworthy8531]

Great video - Tenby is beautiful and not that far away from us either. I'm so lucky with my job being a Tour driver as I'm constantly travelling and hitting different locations 👌

[@GarethDanks]

I love Tenby. Especially in good light. Good luck

[@peterrothwell4964]

Sorry I don’t normally comment but I really enjoyed this video thank you

[@GarethDanks]

Ah thanks mate. Really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@Ricalex67]

Always voided doing local photography. Might have given me a little nudge to go down my local mundane town centre in Swansea.

[@GarethDanks]

Ah nice you live in swansea? That’s a hard one! I’d get on the train to Bristol mate

[@Ricalex67]

@@GarethDanks thats undoubtedly a good idea!

[@CostaMesaPhotography]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[@GarethDanks]

Awesome, thank you!

[@silverfoils]

Sorry you had a shite week. Always appreciate your vids.

[@GarethDanks]

Thanks so much mate. Yeah very tough atm.

[@DA-yd2ny]

Tenby looks very photogenic. great video

[@GarethDanks]

It really is! I need to go back soon.

[@davidellinsworth3299]

@@GarethDanks let me know when you're going... may join you

[@TLM823]

Great thoughts!

[@davidellinsworth3299]

I burned two rolls of Portra 400 last time i was in Tenby. Absolutely love it there

[@GarethDanks]

Haha. That means you had a great day then. Hope you got some good shots.

[@davidellinsworth3299]

@@GarethDanks oh indeed

[@RedPommie]

Great Video

[@GarethDanks]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@hachewie]

You are a good man Danksy.

[@GarethDanks]

Thank you kindly haha.

[@callumjohnson9433]

Can't beat Tenby for photography

[@GarethDanks]

Thanks for watching mate

[@TonyBlackNYC]

I enjoy roaming the streets and documenting with grace. Not a fan of photographers getting up close to someone's personal space.