A Rainy Day of London Street Photography

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4 ай бұрын

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Rainy day street photography is so much fun but so challenging and it can often take a bit of extra motivation to go out and shoot in bad weather. Hopefully this video will give you some ideas and make you want to head out with your camera for street photography the next time it rains.
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@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

🔴Thanks for watching! Do you like POV style videos like this? Not sure if I should keep making them or focus solely on educational content… 🤔

@vermis8344 4 ай бұрын

I like it. I think this is educational too, in a way. Sort of teaching by example, getting some insight into when and how you see photo opportunities. Also how you interact with the public while shooting photos of them. (Actually I'm surprised most people seemed to ignore you. Maybe it's the way it is in a big tourist city like London.)

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback, I appreciate that. Honestly most of the time people don’t notice me at all, a lot to do with body language and where I’m looking I think. Being in a big city definitely helps though

@scotskinner4350 4 ай бұрын

I like the POV style videos. Educational style videos are good too. How about a mix of both?

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

@@scotskinner4350I think I’ll be sticking to the mix of both, thanks mate!

@julialucas6626 4 ай бұрын

I like taking photos in the rain. The lighting is more gentle and adds to the mood of the photo. Reflections in puddles are my favourite. POV and educational videos are great. Enjoyed this video and the tips you shared. Thank you!

@talbotcd1 4 ай бұрын

Rainey nights are even better, the reflections are sometimes superb

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Agree with that! I don’t have the energy to do all day and all night these days - getting old lol

@robconner5221 4 ай бұрын

I do rainy day shooting but not shooting in the rain. Being an avid amateur, I buy my own stuff and damaging or even having to do a lot wiping and drying off of my equipment isn't a thought I relish. So I tend to shoot from protected entryways, inside looking out, or going in and out of the intermittent rains. I do enjoy it and it's makes for creative shooting ops and makes me have to be thoughtful and creative in my approaches

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Yeah I hear you there! Same here to be fair, it can be tricky to keep your gear safe and it’s a good approach to get out of the rain and shoot from a busy vantage point and then head out between showers 👌🏻

@barnseyb6031 4 ай бұрын

That's exactly my approach too👍

@annjamieson6203 4 ай бұрын

And yes, I enjoy your POV content, keep doing them please 😊

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! 📸

@fridla 2 ай бұрын

Your POV videos are absolutely mesmerizing, thanks for sharing! And fantastic shots

@timjamiesonphotos 2 ай бұрын

Ah that’s so lovely of you to say! Thank you, really means a lot 🙏🏻

@davidskinner274 4 ай бұрын

Ha ha, Tim. I too feel vibes on eye contact. A smile (from me) usually helps. Never had anyone challenge me yet.

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Yeah 100% I always smile but I don’t know why my confidence has been off lately. I think a lot to do with sharing my work on here and Instagram, I put a lot of pressure on myself and it knocks my confidence sometimes! Do love those eye contact photos though

@HanDekker 4 ай бұрын

I love rainy days for photography

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

It’s great! ☔️🌧️

@paulm8157 4 ай бұрын

POV’S work well when accompanied by insightful commentary, as yours do, Tim. Nice. Don’t recall black background for pics in prior posts, but it works well, IMO. Rainy venues offer opportunities, but also personal comfort challenges that, for me, can distract from catching special moments and compositions, not to belabor dealing with wet gear. So, I admire your ability to work through it all. Thanks for not doing the trite “puddle reflections” bit - kinda overdone on YT. Agree? Favs include 6 and 11 for creative framing. 2nd indoor fountain shot has fewer distracting elements. Same idea for second “look here” image - construction site comps like that are easy targets and have become classics, but still bring a smile. Cheers!

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly, Paul! What a lovely comment

@StarrysLostandFound 4 ай бұрын

Great rainy photo walk. 👍👊✨

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! ☔️

@Thomi2804 4 ай бұрын

First of all thank you for this video. It is absolutely cool. You asked for the favorite photo. My favorite photo is number 11. I like this girl captured among all these umbrellas. Super cool. I like taking photos in the rain, because all the lights reflected on the streets, especially, when it's night or early morning. I love this mood when traffic lights are reflected by the streets. Thank you again for this video and i hope i have not ruined the english language. I am not a native speaker. Your videos motivates me to continue with streetphotography. Thank you for that.😊

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Ah thank you so much, Thomas! That’s such a kind comment. I’m really happy you like that photo and enjoy my videos - means a lot 🙏🏻

@erick-gd7wo 4 ай бұрын

One of my own struggle to do street photography is my tendency to wait until the scene is cleared up from people and i get a empty scenery. It takes a inner push to embrace the crowd and seize the moment.

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

I hear you! I think confidence is one of the hardest things about street photography, video about that coming soon

@TryingtoLearntheuke 4 ай бұрын

I really like image 36. I also like the POV style quite a bit so please keep doing them.

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Pam! 🙏🏻

@stoiCasey 4 ай бұрын

I like the one of the kid with the umbrella handle in his collar, the one of the lady walking through the crowd of people with umbrellas, and the ones at the art gallery, cool! When you just entered the art gallery and I saw a lady leaning on the second floor balcony, I assumed you would use a vertical composition with the group sitting by the pond in the foreground, the statue in the middle, and the lady in the distance, haha. Nice work, Tim. Another perfect pov photography video!

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Casey! Really appreciate that mate, those are probs my favourite shots too. Haha missed that! Can’t see them all unfortunately 😅

@martingreenberg870 4 ай бұрын

Photographs of umbrellas reminds me of Saul Leiter. It seems if there was a red umbrella on the street he would capture it. When in NYC last it rained. I took portraits of people that were framed by their umbrella. Remembering Saul, I hung out on a corner with pedestrians waiting to cross the street. I took a few hundred images of the umbrellas from behind the pedestrians. Like shooting ducks in a pond. Rainy days are not my favorite. I live in Seattle. Rain is a common phenomenon here. Three things. There aren’t a lot of people downtown or anywhere in Seattle. Seattle is nothing like NYC. During the rain there are even less people on the street. There is a common aversion to using umbrellas in Seattle. Not a zero sum but an uncommon use of this instrument. I do love the reflections. Makes me want to go out at night. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Yeah Saul Leiter loved an umbrella. I find it’s hard to take a good photograph of someone with an umbrella these days, but fun nonetheless. Shame there isn’t much foot traffic in Seattle during the rain!

@ambientwave1659 4 ай бұрын

Water proof trainers are a god send highly recommend

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Might need to invest in a pair!

@MSladekPhoto 4 ай бұрын

Lovely video and photos, Tim! It's my experience that the most interesting photos happen when the atmosphere is less enjoyable. Rainy days are perfect examples. I really like the variety of compositions and personalities in your photos and how you shared your process. Cheers!

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Michael! Appreciate your kind words and feedback as always 🙏🏻

@madefromfilm 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video Tim; an enjoyable watch….. Keep up the good work! C.

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend! Appreciate the comment. Have had a burst of inspiration recently so just enjoying being on the streets looking at life and seeing what crops up! Hope you’re well and getting in the photo time too 👌🏻

@madefromfilm 4 ай бұрын

@@timjamiesonphotos Yes, I’m good thanks…. Every day is a photo opportunity!

@ste528 4 ай бұрын

Keep the POv content Tim always unique and is educational. There is a lot of educational content on you tube as it is but POV videos add that little something extra …imho 👍

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad to hear that 🙏🏻

@ImagesbyAsh 4 ай бұрын

Great POV Video, Tim. Keep making these along with your educational content as you can learn from watching POVs. I feel it would be a good balance for you channel. I'd love to shoot more in the rain. I need to get a lighter, weather sealed camera. Trying to hold an umbrella in one hand and my DSLR in the other is very hard!!

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Ash, I appreciate that mate! Perhaps the Fuji x100vi might be a good fit? 👀

@CourtneyG. 4 ай бұрын

Not a fan of rain, but ironically I really love rain photography! Soo 'moody' and ambient. Love the shots (p.s. sorry a bit late this week!)

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Courts! I am also not a fan of the rain haha, mend and make do. Bring on the summer I say

@rileyphotos 4 ай бұрын

Hi Tim, in answer to your pinned comment question, I really like the POV commentary, I think it’s a nice touch and helps me feel I’m out there getting wet with you on those paved with gold London streets. It’s a unique perspective, I’d say continue, onwards and upwards. Lovely to see a channel with inspirational shots included, great stuff all round.

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback mate! Really appreciate that 🙏🏻

@guag9591 4 ай бұрын

You are the man!

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Very kind! Haha

@TDtog2112 4 ай бұрын

Another great vid!! Nice to see the variety of different images that can be captured in the rain. There is always something to shoot. I liked the boy at the fountain shots and the lady framed by the various umbrellas. Must get out and see what I can find. Thanks again for the inspiration!!

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Tony! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻 happy shooting 📸

@annjamieson6203 4 ай бұрын

Another great video Tim! Love the one with the kid at the fountain in the museum. I gotta ask, isn't it awkward/much harder to take photos and carry umbrella at same time? And you need to ask for waterproof shoes for your birthday! 😂

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Aww thanks mum ☺️. Yes it’s very hard to take photos while holding an umbrella and recording on a GoPro at the same time haha!

@cosmindanieldavid6135 4 ай бұрын

35 and 36

@scotskinner4350 4 ай бұрын

I don't do street photography in the rain. My camera is weather resistant but none of my lenses are. I was out on the street yesterday for a couple of hours and got one good image.

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s definitely not for everyone! One good image in a day is very good in street photography. I’m lucky if I get 10 images I really love in a year

@ofitography 4 ай бұрын

Thanks again for another inspiring POV! From the frames inside the gallery I personally like #32 more than the second (#33) of the kid at the fountain because of the juxtaposition to the statue behind. This day's focal length seems to have been 35 mm APSC (50 mm FF), right? Although my favorite length in the streets is (currently) 18 mm (~28 mm FF), I tend to change it to longer lenses the darker and muddier the outside.

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate! Appreciate that feedback. All photos on the 23mm f2 - that just lives on my camera now, I love the 35mm ff equivalent, though I really want to try the 18mm especially when I’m in a city, have been really enjoying getting closer these recently! 🙏🏻

@ofitography 4 ай бұрын

My pleasure. It was only about 4 months I owned the 35mm F2, because I've experienced colour fringing at the edges of light sources and the bokeh of smaller lights was more "spiky" than "starry", at least on my X-T5. Last week I have sold both F2s, the 23mm and the 35 mm, in exchange of a Voigtländer 35mm F1.2, which has to be focused manually and obviously needs some practice as my shots from yesterday clearly show. 🧐 For the time being I'll stick to the 18mm F1.4 on the wide side and wait if I'll feel the need of 23mm in the future. 🤔

@konmorse 4 ай бұрын

Lovely images. Were these images edited in LR or was it a film recipe?

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Edited in Lightroom with my own presets that I’m working on, will hopefully be releasing them soon!

@yorkunt 4 ай бұрын

How do you protect your xe4 from the rain? I always shooting under an umbrella and constantly wiping the camera with a cloth to avoid spoil it.

@timjamiesonphotos 4 ай бұрын

With difficulty! Haha. Umbrella is a must and I use a wrist strap holding my camera up and resting it on my shoulder - helps a lot but it’s definitely tricky

@iosmusicman 4 ай бұрын

I’m assuming you mean rest the umbrella on your shoulder Tim? Either that or you’ve created a new way to photograph without looking through the viewfinder/screen? 😂