10 Street Photography Tips - How to be Invisible!
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Күн бұрынIn classical street photography, being "invisible" is crucial. You do not want to be noticed when you make an image. These 10 tips will help you to be invisible and get better street photographs.
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00:00 Intro
00:54 Dress Accordingly
01:37 Avoid Eye Contact
02:32 Move like a Ninja
03:16 Be Familiar with the Surroundings
04:40 Practise Observation
05:27 Use the Environment
06:02 Be Respectful
07:11 What about the Gear?
07:15 What about the Gear: Use a Small Camera
08:28 What about the Gear: Pre-Focus
09:57 Shoot from the Hip
10:45 Extra tip
11:40 Watch Next
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@zaphodbeeblebrox4574 2 ай бұрын
I had a moment in the Middle East where a lady, in traditional dress, asked me to delete the image I had just taken of her and a couple of friends of hers. We were sitting at some outside coffee tables at the time. Without complaint, I showed her the camera as I deleted the image. We carried on talking for 5 minutes about the area we were in and gained a little knowledge of each other. She left 5 minutes after that but came back, and with a smile on her face, offered to pose for me. Brilliant.
@sew_gal7340 2 ай бұрын
I seriously would not mess around in the middle east taking photos of women...scary things happen over there =X
@zaphodbeeblebrox4574 2 ай бұрын
@@sew_gal7340 I have lived and photographed in many places around the world At that time, I had lived and worked in the Middle-East for 8.5 years. I think that I had the measure of what I could and could not do, in what place and under what circumstances.
@Hose00 2 ай бұрын
Several years ago in Egypt, local residents almost killed a photographer because they thought he was taking a photograph of the wife of one of them.
@zaphodbeeblebrox4574 2 ай бұрын
@@Hose00 People have (almost) died driving cars; What is your point ?. Also. For how long have you been practising photography in the Middle-East ?.
@Emppu_T. Ай бұрын
Isn't it against their religion or something
@bernardlesperance742 2 ай бұрын
Want to be invisible? Grow old. If you're already old, don't worry about it, you are already invisible!
@g-r-a-e-m-e- 2 ай бұрын
I was going to make the same point. So true.
@DickHoskins 2 ай бұрын
It is worse than “invisible.” It like being a clear plastic bag. The old are seen but not acknowledged, just tossed away (metaphorically)
@kevinl1492 2 ай бұрын
And if you are male, grow a grey beard. It is an invisibility mask.
@BarnsleyBob 2 ай бұрын
@kevinl1492 mine has gone grey but it's long enough to plait down to mid chest, so it gets 'looks' 🤷♂️🤣
@dog4mike 2 ай бұрын
This is so true. I used to get confronted all the time. Now days no one cares.
@christiandleyva9064 2 ай бұрын
Funny enough, what works for me is I go out ACTUALLY looking like a photographer, you know, wearing a vest with lots of pockets, carrying my backpack and one of those "tactical" looking contraptions you wrap around a leg. People seem to think I work for a newspaper or something and don't mind me anymore.
@RobinHartJones 2 ай бұрын
When I am anticipating someone walking into a good composition, I often pretend that I am just planning to take a photo of the wall/building after they have passed by. Another one is to lift the camera to my eye for a second then lower it and look at the dials as if I am just checking my settings and light levels. Then when I casually lift it again they think I am still just checking the viewfinder and not even looking at what the camera is pointed at. If you have a tiltable screen,like on my OM5, you can pretend you are just looking at the dials on top. People no longer expect you to take photos while looking down.
@artfrontgalleries1818 Ай бұрын
At the moment, I am in Budapest. I feel like I can be "in disguise" as a tourist. The only catch is that people in the downtown areas are so polite that they automatically stop in their tracks to not "interfere" with a shot
@ForsgardPeter Ай бұрын
Yes, that happens quite often in many places.
@buyaport Ай бұрын
Remember the saying: Smile and the world smiles with you. Works in all situations, not only (but also) photography. And makes the world a nicer place.
@ForsgardPeter Ай бұрын
True.
@rsmallfield 7 күн бұрын
I’ve found that if it’s possible to sit down and let the world walk by, no one notices me (but it’s not always possible to sit in the right place).
@ForsgardPeter 6 күн бұрын
That is one good way. Good tip. Thanks.
@60somethingontheroad26 2 ай бұрын
The last tip using the mobile app to set your camera is worth gold. Thanks for that.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Tom43623 2 ай бұрын
I agree! I never would've thought of that!
@senseisecurityschool9337 2 ай бұрын
Great tips. One thought to add - when someone spots you trying too hard to be sneaky, they get really suspicious. That can lead to uncomfortable situations. Just casually take the picture. They don't Don't whip the camera out, furtively snap a pic, and then jam the camera into a hiding spot such as a bag. Everyone is focused on what THEY are thinking and doing. They aren't thinking about you and won't really notice you - unless you're acting shifty, like you're up to something. Then again one photographer took the idea of not looking furtive to the extreme. He had a tripod clearly setup in front of a fountain. He was standing behind the camera, looking toward the fountain. But he was taking photos to his right, 90° from the fountain. :) It was plainly obvious he was photographing the fountain - but the camera eas actually pointed in a totally different direction.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Good points. Thanks for sharing the story about the photographer who was photographing "the fountain."
@dog4mike 2 ай бұрын
That bonus point is gold! I a, going to try that. I do what I call “warm up shots”. It’s where I go to a setting where I want to see people, but I look around and photograph the location for a while. I make it look like I’m interested in the place. And I am. But I’m also choosing compositions and waiting for someone to move through. The warm up is basically me getting over my nerves of being around people, and by establishing that I’m there to see the sights, I’ve already got the camera ready for when a subject lines up.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Taking warm up shots is a good habit. It is a good practise on every photoshoot. It is a good way of getting started, just start photographing what ever you see.
@Nerdzombiedisco Ай бұрын
From 8yrs of trying to be unnoticed...I stopped doing that after seeing the masters of street photography work. They often work a scene with zero regard for being stealthy.
@ForsgardPeter Ай бұрын
It depends a lot their style. It is a different style if you make contact. Many really are invisible while be being open in the public. That is a rare skill to be able to do that.
@terrencehenry7464 2 ай бұрын
Its best to act naturally and quickly take a shot or two as you are walking. Sometimes I try to act like I am taking a picture of something else. Sometimes if I am comfortable I will even approach the people and show them I took their picture to kind of break the ice. Most of the time they are happy and don't really mind. You might be able to take more of pictures of them and send it to them. If someone doesn't want to be photographed you can delete one of the pictures but I would take several so I would delete the one they have seen
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@gracemakeslace 2 ай бұрын
The neck strap phone remote tip is really smart!
@SheilaKarner 2 ай бұрын
That extra tip is gold!
@ThomasAdk 13 күн бұрын
Ooh, the looking into the phone and triggering from the app, is genius thinking!!
@phloem4 2 ай бұрын
That final tip controlling with the phone is brilliant!
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it.
@phischphood 16 күн бұрын
I gave that last tip a go at the weekend, worked wonders. Lean against the wall, looking at my phone, sat on a bench looking at my phone. Looks completely normal. Find a nice frame and just wait for someone to walk into it. I've always felt self-conscious about doing street photos with any people facing towards me.
@ForsgardPeter 12 күн бұрын
Glad to hear it worked for you.
@tomshahriari6602 2 ай бұрын
I use my Olympus with a pancake lens and use the tilt screen touch focus and shutter release to shoot from the hip or at right angles. Great kit.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
It sure is.
@CaptCanuck4444 2 ай бұрын
Useful tips, thank you! I much prefer this approach to the "in your face" style of street photography that often produces images of people with awkward, hostile or uncomfortable expressions. I know some people like images like that, but personally they make me uncomfortable to look at. "Fly on the wall" perspective is so much more pleasing to my eye. Articulating screens, like on my Fuji XT-5, make it really easy to look down and shoot from the hip without people realizing you're doing it. Keep up the good work, and pay no attention to the trolls in the comments.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks. I also prefer this method in most cases. Of course street portraits are nice too.
@sabinche 2 ай бұрын
Your advices about the importance of being "invisible" in classical street photography is insightful and aligns well with the ethos of the genre. I loved your tips e.g. using smaller, less intrusive cameras, avoiding eye contact, moving smoothly and slowly, using reflections and windows, shooting from the hip etc. But the best was your final tip. Why didn't I think of that myself??? Thank you very much for this video, Peter!
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much.
@oneshotoneclick 2 ай бұрын
I love your bonus tip! Thank you so much for sharing this!
@blockbusterlatefees7713 24 күн бұрын
The bonus tip at the end is genius! Thank you! I gotta try this
@siKuyaJM 2 ай бұрын
Worth to watch as a beginner ❤
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thank you. I am glad that it was helpful.
@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE 2 ай бұрын
Some great tips here, thank-you. I've been a career photographer for nearly 50yrs but street photography is new to me and your advice has been very useful.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks. Great to hear!
@winedemonium 2 ай бұрын
Gold. Thank you Peter
@robertdavis1255 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience with great comments....yes I feel uncomfortable walking around with my camera so I need to try more to get used to it.... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😀
@landesnorm 2 ай бұрын
Peter, Good advice all around for being unnoticed and unobtrusive on the street. When shooting from the hip, you might also use your thumb to press the shutter release. Using the forefinger is an iconic gesture and a dead giveaway that you are about to take a photograph.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
You are right.
@stevocem 2 ай бұрын
Sadly, in Switzerland it is tricky to take pictures of people in public places. The law doesn’t allow it. It is called “Right to the own image”. The exception are places of touristic interest, which are basically all the old towns, and much more. If you photograph people in front of some historical buildings etc., it is hard to argue that you aimed at the people rather than at the historical building or any other touristic motif. So it is good to look as a tourist and behave as a tourist.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
That is a pity in a way, but on the other hand I understand the privacy thing. The right to that image also makes sense. Not that good for a street photographer, but understandable. I might be a few days in Geneva next month. This tip will be useful, thanks.
@stevocem 2 ай бұрын
@@ForsgardPeter Enjoy Geneva, it is a nice city and you will enjoy photographing there for sure.
@bernardmenettrierdejollin5911 2 ай бұрын
Sorry, this is just not correct. Right to own image means that u can't publish pictures without consent, and this applies to nearly every place in the world. But shooting pictures in public places is allowed anytime. To make a long story short, one can shoot pictures and just be respectful with people who don't want to appear on photos. This is what I do every other day in the streets in Switzerland
@stevocem 2 ай бұрын
@@bernardmenettrierdejollin5911 Sorry to say this, but you are wrong. Switzerland doesn’t allow to shoot photos of people in public places without their prior consent. Check the law. They call it right to own image in a sense, that they have to consent you to take picture of them and keep it or even publish it. They can ask you to delete the image right away, as there is a law protection. I am not defending the system, just warning visitors. It is a sad reality.
@stevocem 2 ай бұрын
@@bernardmenettrierdejollin5911 no photos of people where their faces can be clearly identified. That’s the exact text. A pity, but I admit, if you are respectful, nothing happens of course.
@artulyanoff Ай бұрын
Насчет телефона - это прям 100%. Моя лучшая фотография была сделана на телефон, хотя хороший фотоаппарат у меня тоже был😂 Дмитрий Марков вообще все на телефон снимал.
@chrish.8241 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for some great tips, I always feel a bit self-conscious when taking street photography. I especially like the idea of using the phone to operate a camera. I have done this for wildlife, but I would never have thought to just hang it around my neck and walk! Great, many thanks.
@Dpercy 2 ай бұрын
That last tip is so smart Peter!
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@redakker 2 ай бұрын
This extra tip made my day. Thanks for that!
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@sebastianmessinger 2 ай бұрын
As a street videographer, your last tip is genius. Wow. Can’t wait to try it out. Thanks a lot!!
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@GreenCurryiykyk 2 ай бұрын
Love the phone app tip! I've gotten good shots from the hip and also using the fully articulated screen. Looks like I'm concentrating on the camera back but actually taking pics.
@michaelajoseph6856 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Peter for some great tips. What I’ll also do is when taking photos of people in the street I do not lower the camera afterwards even if it’s from the hip. This way nobody knows I took a photo and they will presume that I was aiming at something else.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Very good tip.
@larrychicco1062 2 ай бұрын
Move like a ninja. Good man Peter, this is why I love your videos!
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@robinbhairam7508 2 ай бұрын
I’ve just consciously done this for the first time this week and was amazed at how easy it was … I’ve spent most of my 62 years thinking I’m a bit of a handsome dude … clearly I am not, as no one even blinked 😂 - I think just being as natural as possible was the key. Mastering zone focus is a work in progress, but I think it’s a vital skill to work on and hone …
@davidaustin9130 2 ай бұрын
I just realized that to conjugate hone, it would be… hone honer honest Does this apply in any way to being a sly spy? Or just silly😜?
@alan.macrae 2 ай бұрын
Thank you, Peter! Great video. Cheers from the US.
@jen3960 2 ай бұрын
Loved your bonus tip! Game changer!
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Are you going to test it.
@Dr.GeoDave 2 ай бұрын
Really nice set of tips, especially the last one which I never considered. I wish you had come out with this video in January before I took a trip to Las Vegas and did a couple of street photo walks! I’m using the PEN PL-10 and still trying to decide between kit zoom and a wide prime.
@TilliKommunikation 2 ай бұрын
Finally some really valuable tips! Thank you very much.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks. Happy to hear that!
@davidmccarthy6061 2 ай бұрын
Great tips, thanks!
@JoeyAnswer 2 ай бұрын
Glad I saw this video I use a few of these when I test out new gear. I used to use my Rebel T7 with my M42 lenes, but as i shifted over to my old Kodak P&S I found it more relaxing taking photos when compared using a T7. I also think these can help those who are shy to break out of their shell too.
@boredgrass 2 ай бұрын
Three more: 1. Car repair pose on camera with articulated screen, 2. vintage (analogue!) TLR, 3. shooting "from in between" another motive: 1. I noticed, when I was adjusting settings on the screen wih my camera hanging over my belly, people stopped giving me this "do you intend to take a picture of me?", look. Then I activated " touch shutter" and draged the focus point across the screen, until I got my shot. 2. TLR (Twin Lens Reflex) a camera with two vertically arranged lenses on which one views the image on a screen from above. Many TLRs have been made from the 1930s to the 1960s. I noticed that people were often so fascinated by the vintage beauty of the camera, that they didn't care that I had ruthlessly taken their picture ;-), 3. Take a position a before a motive between you and the sidewalk, so that it is unclear what you are shooting. I found a bicycle stand, very usefull. It could be further utilised as frame within the frame, and, besides that. it is an interesting motive in itself!
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks. Good advice.
@bernym4047 2 ай бұрын
Excellent advice. I especially like the last tip of using the mobile phone remote ap. Thank You. Subscribed.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@maurosampaio6238 2 ай бұрын
A pleasure to meet you. Hugs from Brazil.
@ranfuchs3592 2 ай бұрын
Great tips, especially the last one. Thank you
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@borderlands6606 2 ай бұрын
Something that is as true for modern street photographers as the older era, is how briefly their camera is held to their eye. Most photographic disciplines encourage framing through the viewfinder, but the best street photographers seem to have the camera held up for no more than a second. Of course this requires high shutter speeds and pre-focusing, as the moment between your arm lifting and dropping is so brief.
@lorenschwiderski 2 ай бұрын
If you have a good idea where the subject focus point will be, tap on the monitor or slide the finger to focus point, then ( if you have the time ) pre-focus the approximate distance, then keep the camera down until the subject nears the target zone. Only buy cameras with quick focus -- same for the lens. Set the minimum shutter speed to 1/400s give or take depending on if you shoot mostly towards night or evening. 1/500s will freeze about anything. Use auto ISO. Shooting using the monitor to frame can work out just fine, especially when you want to lower the angle.
@borderlands6606 2 ай бұрын
@@lorenschwiderski I use back button focus to pre-focus the zone I want, because I don't trust any AF system to lock on instantly where I want them to. Then f8 or f11 (full frame equiv.) depending on focal length.
@bernardlesperance742 26 күн бұрын
To pre-focusing, I would add pre-visualization and deep familiarity with the focal length you are using (esp. for framing and depth of field). Master all of these, add a good eye and descent pair of walking shoes, and you're well on your way.
@aftereight8341 2 ай бұрын
Really great advice, Peter, thanks for sharing them.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed them.
@Tickleme3090 2 ай бұрын
Like the live view tip! And the others
@simonatterbury 2 ай бұрын
Very useful, will use some of your tips next week. The phone app trip is brilliant. I normally like using cameras with a viewfinder but for street using a small camera with a tilting screen is less intrusive as less obvious if you are taking a pic.
@formicapple2 2 ай бұрын
Great post. Very useful advice. Ty.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!
@joris1263 2 ай бұрын
Great extra tip!
2 ай бұрын
They are wonderful tricks, I love them.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@marklawson8346 2 ай бұрын
Great info Peter, I’m a little nervous about taking pictures in the street so will be putting some of your tips into action thanks 👍🏻
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
I hope these helps. Being a tourist is a good way to start.
@CaptainJonathan 2 ай бұрын
That last tip seems like an amazing idea!
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@jbaxter007 2 ай бұрын
Interesting video, I am a cycle courier in my local city and carry my camera in my rucksack, I also use these techniques to get the shot of anything that catches my eye. 👍
@ericredelman2568 2 ай бұрын
Nice video. Thought the Google Street view tip for places you’ve never been yet was a great idea to explore and get an idea where you might want to go. Cheers!
@philippenegri320 2 ай бұрын
Helsinki such a lovely city full of lovely people And what a great camera shop in that, I think, old post office near the magnificent main train station
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Yes, it is called Rajala Proshop. That is where I have bought most of my camera gear.
@michaellee2652 2 ай бұрын
Hey Pete....keep going!
@tomerweiss4900 2 ай бұрын
Thanks always good to get your insights :-)
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@bourbon_sketcher Ай бұрын
2:42 Now theres a scene that would instantly grab my attention; light, shadows, shapes, silhouettes, people; beautiful
@ForsgardPeter 28 күн бұрын
Helsinki Railway Station is a good place to photograph. Unfortunately that light is only there for a very short time, if it happens to be sunny.
@luisjarquin5573 2 ай бұрын
Good tips!! Thanks!!
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks you and you are welcome, my pleasure.
@juankiddy 2 ай бұрын
This hint of familiarity with the surroundings by looking at Google Street is very clever. I'll do it next time I travel
@oneeyedphotographer 2 ай бұрын
I am tall. Initial impression from my personnel file, "Commanding." I mostly concentrate more on the environment than on the people. I have been trying camera on tripod, camera set to interval shooting. My S1R (it's not the smallest camera out there) can shoot continuously with no delay between shots, no accessories required. I have been experimenting with that for fake long exposures and ghostly figures in a sharp environment. There can be interesting opportunities for composites too. And if I'm sitting down outside a cafe, people can see the camera but assume it's not active.
@blackbears4649 2 ай бұрын
Great topic and advice Peter. I treat street photography like I treat wildlife photography. I try to be as invisible as possible, with slow steady movements. Always using the lay of the land. Cheers!
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
True, ther are quite similar when it comes to the beahvior of tyhe photographer.
@jerryeisner1 2 ай бұрын
Great presentation as always!!!!
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@EmilWall 2 ай бұрын
I agree, never thought of using my mobile phone as remote shutter for street specifically, genius! I think this will work very well even with my full frame cameras and bigger lenses.
@0DanceMusic0 Ай бұрын
I will give you guys one tip - buy some tele lens like 600 mm and make photos from 100 m. You will not need any of those 10 tips XD Obviously just kidding - it's a great video, listen to this man if you want to be a great street photographer :)
@LAmusicprodz Ай бұрын
Lmao about the telelens part xD. But on a serious note: Taking shots with a smaller APS-C camera might help in getting close to a subject while remaining invisible. If you're walking with a full-frame cam and a huge telelens, you'll probably get noticed a lot quicker. A small APS-C makes you move more quickly and shoot from the hip, which increases photographer invisibility compared to using the viewfinder (as you would with a regular Dslr).
@PaulMayeshiba 2 ай бұрын
Great video!!! I feel like you included everything some one would need to do to have a good shot at doing what you did. That is not often the case with instructional videos. People often leave out things they did. I am curious about how the scene looked in color.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@SangeetaNarayanVlogs 2 ай бұрын
Google street view is a superb tip shared...thanks
@joerghummerjohann4854 2 ай бұрын
Great tipps, as always, dear Peter.i was trying out the same several days ago. Training myself in street/travel photography before I go to a city trip to Spain. I came to the same solution as you: Shooting from the hip with cam on neck belt. Moving even this small cam to the eye was too much for people around me. However, I didn't used phone but touch screen to release shutter. The right hand I'm using for zooming (12-45mm/4.0 pro), when needed. I'm trying to shoot as much as possible on 17mm. I'll use my Pen-F with the Fuji Velvia, Kodakchrome 25 and bnw 2 modes fir JPEG out of cam.
@landesnorm 2 ай бұрын
Kodachrome 25? Where do you get it processed?
@venturaVlogger 2 ай бұрын
I'm always conscious taking shots videos or pictures whenever I'm out with just a smart phone, thanks for the tips I'm a newbie vlogger too, I'm subscribing
@rockstardonut777 2 ай бұрын
I personally feel more comfortable taking pics with the phone. I don’t know if it’s because it’s less « threatening » than a camera or I just take more pictures with it in general or I can pretend I’m just using the phone.
@tremaincheerful4189 2 ай бұрын
The last tip is the greatest. Use your phone as the viewfinder and shutter release, with the camera hanging from it's strap on the front of your torso.
@batex3 2 ай бұрын
Some great tips. I love the phone app idea when using a digital camera! And use silent mode if your camera has it! Shooting with a phone, of course, makes you invisible, if you turn off the sounds. You can even use a Bluetooth trigger so that you’re not touching the screen. I don’t like trying to hide behind things, feels creepy, I usually stand in the open with my camera to my eye and let people walk into the frame. Don’t track people with the camera, that is definitely suspicious!
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
It depends on how I am hiding. I am like a private detective behing a pillar with a long lens. I am like I was in the video. Standing some what behind something and photographing and minding my own business. That tracking part is very good advice. It is like eye contact, you will be very visible.
@iglolosa5196 Ай бұрын
Hello Peter. All the tips are excellent, but perhaps the very last tip is perhaps the best of the lot. Thanks
@ForsgardPeter 28 күн бұрын
Thanks.
@Francois15031967 2 ай бұрын
I use a Lumix GF1 with the orientable viewfinder; it's effective, small; the quality is similar to 35mm emulsions. The orientable viewfinder makes you even more invisible; especially when you're shooting vertical, because you have to stay at a 90° from the subject to take the picture.
@Tugela60 8 күн бұрын
In my experience the best way to remain invisible on the street is to alternately scream at nothing and then mutter furtively to yourself. Having a wild eyed stare helps a lot in perfecting your invisibility cloak. Guarenteed. No one will notice you at all, they will all be too busy looking in some other direction 😂
@Meritumas 5 күн бұрын
Sadly it’s real nowadays 😢
@aphovasse 2 ай бұрын
The little Sony RX100 iiv is so awesome for this
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Most likely is.
@8KHDRVideoBySittipong 2 ай бұрын
Very nice advice.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@fergusfitzgerald977 4 күн бұрын
Some years ago I did some street photography with my still functional though now dated M8 and my film Canon AE1 ! Got some nice photos into a local Art Festival - very nice ! Now having a Camera in hand is like turning up at an Airport holding a surface to air missile ! So the solution for me is simple : Use your Mobile Phone - nobody cares ? results are super ! You can still use your camera for other stuff as I do ! I admit you have given a lot of great advice ! Try your phone ! its super !
@ForsgardPeter 3 күн бұрын
Thank you. Phone is good device for street photography if the ergonomics is not a problem.
@JohnCBurzynski 2 ай бұрын
I like the tip about hanging the camera around your neck a.nd using the app on your phone. Thanks.
@Arcticfox7 2 ай бұрын
I use that technique with a wired Remote shutter release. Hide the wire and put your hand in the pocket of your pants.
@alexsaf6957 Ай бұрын
Отличные советы, спасибо.
@tabrizihussin4784 2 ай бұрын
Always longing to fly back to Scotland & UK in general for street photography… Have yet to experience any problem @ encounter any incident while photographing mostly in Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow & few other places including small villages…
@p.c.1346 2 ай бұрын
I am going on the streets with my Canon R and a RF135mm ... was a great experience, must not be close to the people... thanks for yout Video...
@maxprivate3805 2 ай бұрын
Pro tip: Romulan Cloaking Device
@terrikenison5726 2 ай бұрын
😂😂
@izonozi 2 ай бұрын
Always enjoy reading the comments on street photography videos: everyone seems to be an expert yet have never created an image worthy of display. I used to be like that until I realized that there's no 'right' or 'wrong' way and that everyone is different. 'Street Photography' is nothing more than taking compelling photographs of everyday life, it matters not how one goes about getting the shot. People have to seriously get over these 'rules' about street photography; just get out there and take compelling photos in whatever way you feel comfortable.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
I agree that there are no rules. There are ways of getting those compelling images. I try to give some guidance in that.
@izonozi 2 ай бұрын
@@ForsgardPeter of course. My comment wasn't directed at you or your tips as much as some of the commenters that give advice like they're seasoned pro's yet have never shot anything of reverence. Not just on this video either, most street photography related videos draw the same types. I guess that's what you get with a photography genre that is so subjective, divisive and tarnished with so many do's & dont's.
@raulslorencis158 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😉👍
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Welcome!
@Ponk_80 Ай бұрын
Also don’t put on sunglasses, in some cities people always think that you are looking at them if you have sunglasses on. When I walk in my city with sunglasses on, people always stare at me, even though I’m not looking at them, I know this because when I feel someone staring at me, I take a short glance, I only look in a fraction of a second.
@aiocafea 19 күн бұрын
i was confused about 'some cities' but i realised here people don't tend to really wear sunglasses, there's no real need i'd assume someone has photophobia (that's sensitivity to, not fear of light) if i saw a pair on them in the vast majority of days, sunny or not
@inspireddavid 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips Peter! Funniest and sneakiest one is hanging your camera from your neck with the neck strap 😂😂😂 am sooo trying that next. 👌🏾
@luzr6613 2 ай бұрын
Two things there, both gear(ish) related: i really like a flippy screen for street... shooting at right angles and off the floor, etc - i find i can be very discrete. The second thing, and one i'd never even thought of, is triggering with the phone. As you spoke about that, on my screen at least, you morphed into Dr. Evil from the Austin Powers' movie (the collarless shirt only reinforcing the impression). 'Genius'... i thought - what a diabolically good idea. Anyway... such are the thoughts from someone who shoots 99% forest and landscape and hardly ever travels to the 'Big Town'. Many thanks and best wishes. Cheers.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ddsdss256 2 ай бұрын
Good advice. A similar strategy to using a phone app is using a flippy screen to view the monitor with the camera pointed in a different direction--especially effective when you have the camera at waist/hip level. Re deleting images, not that it's been an issue so far, but if I do that with my G9, it only deletes it from the card in slot 1--slot 2 retains all images, even the "deleted" ones (I record RAW+JPG to both simultaneously). That said, laws/cultural differences affect what you can "legally" shoot in various locations. There is no reasonable expectation of privacy anywhere in public (especially with all of thr phones out there), but as you say, you should respect people's wishes of they don't want to be photographed/videoed (just as wildlife should be respected in their domain).
@richardsimms251 2 ай бұрын
Great video
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@HIR0SE Ай бұрын
Me with my S24 Ultra on a gimbal with lens and filter: ☆invisible!☆
@keima1110 2 ай бұрын
I do almost exactly what you said. But I usually go for wider lens. I used to use 25 on my sony and my GRIII. Now I go even wilder at 14mm. Overtime, you can just point you camera and know what you are shooting if you do it enough.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Wide is totally fine. It is all about the you like. Pick the lens and focal length that suits best for your needs.
@michaellong9526 2 ай бұрын
Hello Peter, I also use the GR3X and find the image quality exceptional, grain at 1600 is yummy, could print out to 24 x 36 no problem, find the new way of shooting without viewfinder and raising camera to my eye liberating and stealth inducing, good ibis, ND filter option, Zone focusing re snap focus also fantastic feature, good macro, 40 mm lens view my new favourite. I appreciate the quality modern digital cameras have. As you said for street , discrete and small is most important, thanks for all your efforts in putting out great content.👍😀
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
I have found teh excat same thinngs about GR3x. It has helped me a lot with my street photography. The size is one of the biggest things.
@mustang774 2 ай бұрын
I love the tip about shooting from the hip or using a phone app to trigger the camera. I must see if my Canon SL2 is capable of doing that......Take care, Bluefin.
@ericredelman2568 2 ай бұрын
Yes! I’m so thankful my new Nikon has this feature. I employed it for the first time last week with some decent results. A little practice and it will likely become a regularly used tool in my arsenal. Cheers!
@richardpriestley477 2 ай бұрын
Excellent practical tips Peter ! I really enjoyed this video and would perhaps add - Be sensitive to your surrounding's ,
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely a good addition to the tips.
@robertmoran 2 ай бұрын
Good advice.
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@labatalain9914 2 ай бұрын
hello excellent tutorial, one of the best on street photography, thank you for sharing, @+
@ForsgardPeter 2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@eyesonly4451 2 ай бұрын
I once took a shot of a city building and a construction worker from over a block away came up to me later asking why I was taking a picture of him. He was just one of a dozen unrecognizable people in the shot. I sounded real legal telling him "he had no expectation of privacy in public, and I didn't need his permission." He accepted that and just walked away.
@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568 2 ай бұрын
i had something somewhat similar happen and wound up being arrested, and charged, by the RCMP.
@eyesonly4451 2 ай бұрын
@@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568 That and re-eduction camps for ppl like Jordan Peterson! WTF is going on up there? But what do I know? We may be in a red/blue state civil war before the decade is out. But so far, the blue Marxists yet to successfully disarm the red states.
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