Billy Dinh on Photographing Daily life, Travel, and Why he Photographs -- Walkie Talkie Ep. 34

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10 ай бұрын

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@WillywonkaHC 10 ай бұрын

This guy has the best pictures I’ve seen on a Walkie Talkie. Amazing compositions.

@foteeto 10 ай бұрын

His photos are insanely good

@dkkeyz8815 10 ай бұрын

I know right after 2-3 photo drops here I instantly went to his instagram

@hay_bail1 5 ай бұрын

One of the best on this channel I’ve seen, and like everyone is amazing.

@leonxger Ай бұрын

its mindblowing

@leonxger Ай бұрын

and thats an understatement

@Billydeee 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for having me on Paulie. It's such an honor! 🎉

@francescovimercati1033 9 ай бұрын

Please make videos (pov street photography for example) you’re incredible!!

@saurabhv23 9 ай бұрын

Billy ... you have a. wonderful keen observing eye. It's a pleasure to see things from your POV, things you notice but most of the world walks by. Also great to hear your way of thinking / approaching things.

@kabenny_ 9 ай бұрын

Well done, Billy! ❤

@hieppt 8 ай бұрын

Really nice job, Billy!

@Shotbykreature 8 ай бұрын

🐐

@gkm077 10 ай бұрын

He’s only been doing it for 5 years? That’s insane, he’s one of the best. Great ep.

@DDHDTV 10 ай бұрын

not even full time as well!

@mattiascastillo9458 10 ай бұрын

Most of the really good photographers have a solid background in some form of visual arts. Photography is ultimately an extension of the visual artistry that has come before it. Billy Dinh’s quick proficiency is yet another example of this.

@marknachmias423 10 ай бұрын

I couldn’t agree more.

@dkijc 9 ай бұрын

He may not have been a long time photographer but he's been an artist for a long time :) You should check out his illustrations. If you can still find them.

@marknachmias423 9 ай бұрын

Will do

@marcpilon4585 10 ай бұрын

He is really good. His composition is really good and his pictures have a story. So many NY photographers just take pictures of people walking on the sidewalk and they think it s great street photography. Billy's pics are different. They are relevant and not too crowded.

@DDHDTV 10 ай бұрын

Billy is THE photgrapher I look up to. Absolutely love his photos, super excited for this episode! edit: shocked to hear he doesn’t do this full time yet!

@scottrgarland 10 ай бұрын

Easily one of my favorite photographers right now. Billy's ability to capture a moment and a subject that tells a story is incredible. And to hear he's only been shooting for 5 YEARS?? INSANITY..... great episode.

@JamesPopsysPhoto 10 ай бұрын

This was great again Paulie! Billy’s photos are so brilliantly layered, huge fan of his work!

@mylittlecamera 10 ай бұрын

His work is crazy good, the photos are like in the Magnum class standards.

@AtilioEscobar 10 ай бұрын

I've watched a bunch of these Walkie Talkie's and by far, Billy Dee has the most jaw dropping photos.

@rebours 10 ай бұрын

And the matching personnality and consideration for his subjects...

@hollyMkeller 10 ай бұрын

Besides his amazing work and talent, I love how he really engages with his supporters on social media! So great to see him on your channel!

@WildStagStudio 10 ай бұрын

If Billy isn’t full time then there’s no hope for the rest of us! He is the best out there as far as we are concerned. 😍😍😍

@mindfieldsmonkey1 9 ай бұрын

Billy Dinh is truly an exceptional talent and an asset to street photography. It's unbelievable what kind of eye he has and how he suddenly takes advantage of the situation. One of the best photographers of our time.

@TheShotlfter 10 ай бұрын

I been following Billydee for a few years, and his photos are amazing! He’s on his own lane. And to see how sweet and humble he is, makes me a bigger fan of his.

@channel-1001 Ай бұрын

Accidentaly finds this man on the Instagram. One of my favourite street photographers. Good interview. thanks.

@Xxpr0tocallxX 10 ай бұрын

Dudes got an outrageous eye

@ConstantinA1 10 ай бұрын

For the people who ask what lens he uses, it is a Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA

@d-rose27 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@fokas.automotive4768 8 ай бұрын

Amazing lens with a character!

@Daniel_Ilyich 2 ай бұрын

Not the 55mm?

@ConstantinA1 2 ай бұрын

@@Daniel_Ilyich NO, If you compare the size of the Sony Zeiss Sonnar 35mm f2.8 and a 55mm 1.8, you will see the difference. The 35mm is the small lens that he uses in the video.

@Daniel_Ilyich 2 ай бұрын

@@ConstantinA1 Thanks. Any experience with this lens? I'm thinking of getting a 35mm for my Sony for street stuff. Maybe the 35mm 1.8?

@photomorti 10 ай бұрын

Holy shit dudes only been photographing for 5 years and these are one of the best street photos ive ever seen! Also love how confident he is in the way he carries himself and takes photos. I wanna be like that one day

@VinceDae 10 ай бұрын

It's so fun that people swear to analogue, and then this guy comes with his VERY digital camera and does it just as good, if not better! With the prices and this inspiration, I am not giving any more money to the film hustlers ;D

@ladonapodcast9755 Ай бұрын

what a great photographer, and person overall, hopefully he can work full time as a photographer and travel the world, looking forward to his work.

@donjagoe 2 ай бұрын

Wow, brilliant work. When he revealed his illustrator/graphic arts background the penny dropped. Just superb.

@analoguestills 10 ай бұрын

Man! His work is absolutely brilliant! So humble too. Sure he doesn't shoot film, but the moment he captures are gorgeous. Such an inspiration.

@alipanjaitan 2 ай бұрын

my most favourite so far in walkie talkie

@ATF_CA 10 ай бұрын

Billy is one of the elite few who has 'the eye' for photography. The man just gets it!

@jamesamoh7340 10 ай бұрын

Billy is a legend in the making.

@jakob_lr 10 ай бұрын

By far one of my all time favorite photogs

@twiiFM 23 күн бұрын

It's depressing that a guy this talented can't do this full-time

@belaacs5238 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Paulie for introducing us to Billy Dinh, "legend" of the future. Only 5 years and he already mastered multilayered compositions, painting with light and he is already level with his 5 favourite "legend" photographers.

@BRYCESK8S 10 ай бұрын

5:00 for a shot of Billy Dee in the background of Billy Dee’s walkie talkie. What a coincidence

@nicolasguillenc 28 күн бұрын

I just found him and he is so good. But idk how one can get in peoples faces like that! It's definitely not for the shy ones!

@pjc531 10 ай бұрын

Whoa. I love his photos but also loved that he had no glib answers to your questions. If he didn't know, he didn't know.

@adamsisler9687 10 ай бұрын

Really cool. The one thing this guy has a leg up on is foreground to background stacking and controlling visual chaos. Photos are so dense and rich. Almost a little overwhelming sometimes, but his subject matter seems to bring it back to curiousity. Hope this guy achieves whatever he desires. Photo book material for sure. I think he is smart to keep his 9-5, because his work is so stylized, I don't think he'd want to take commissioned work on much. Bravo!

@adamsisler9687 10 ай бұрын

I can see the illustration background boiling over! That's a big influence

@pindyMX 2 ай бұрын

This is a photog I'd pay to take a workshop with.

@RolandKaufmann 10 ай бұрын

Yesss!! This is the episode I never knew I needed. Been following Billy for quite some time over on Instagram. His photos never fail to stop me mid scroll 🤓.

@mnaz5628 7 ай бұрын

What a genuine and honest person. I dont like cocky photographers and this guy is the real deal. His photography is very unique and he comes across as a good person.

@sfdko3291 10 ай бұрын

Best "genre" I could attach his work to is "Accidental Renaissance"

@nollieheel214aim 10 ай бұрын

I met Billy Dee randomly one day walking around Chinatown and we got to walking around and talking photography. He such an awesome human and really enjoys what he does! Glad he’s getting a walkie talkie! Billy needs a exhibition asap!

@MattJungJinChoi 10 ай бұрын

A man carrying Saul Leiter’s legacy great stuff

@OutlawPhotography 9 ай бұрын

Canadian Photographer here; I totally felt that moment of 'communities who don't support each other' It seems like there's a certain level of gatekeeping, because everyone is afraid of someone else's growth, and they're afraid of that. I just wanna hang out, and shoot with other people, and learn about them, and we're slowly getting some traction there. Love this Walkie Talkie, and Paulie B, thank you for sharing all of these great artists we might not see without this platform.

@ArmTheCreative 9 ай бұрын

Oh this guy is LEGIT! Love the photos and the vibes! Not your usual street photographer.

@jlperez67 10 ай бұрын

I was impressed by his photography!!! He is really much better than a lot of photographers, seen in this channel, that use Leicas just thinking that the M camera will magically produce better pictures. Yes, the tool is important, but at the end, it is the person behind the lens that still makes the difference. Another great Walkie Talkie. Thanks for sharing!

@williamlasl 10 ай бұрын

I’ve watched a lot of the walkie talkies and don’t recall anyone saying Leicas will produce better pictures…

@jlperez67 10 ай бұрын

That is not what I said. Read again.

@williamlasl 10 ай бұрын

@@jlperez67Oh I’m sorry now I realize you were reading their minds. 🙄

@jlperez67 10 ай бұрын

Kiss a Leica and be happy! 😆🤣😂

@mattmosminaj2515 27 күн бұрын

Thank you. This was very, very good!👍

@muzicgr8 8 ай бұрын

He has a 9 to 5 but the fire burns in him to fulfill his passion of recording history, Love it.

@Talon.jtw. 10 ай бұрын

Finally someone who uses digital and a SONY let's go!!! Thank you for making this Paulie. Love the series.

@julianheritage6436 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Paulie, love your videos, best street photography content on YT. Billy’s work really resonates and inspires, love his style 🤜

@jimboc7249 14 күн бұрын

Good one. I follow this guy elsewhere, too. Thanks, Paulie.

@bilouyassine 10 ай бұрын

Billy is one of the best photographers who inspires me a lot

@joffreymerrigan1192 10 ай бұрын

this guy is the best of the best, cant wait to watch this

@olos 10 ай бұрын

Love the format, cool insight into Billy's work. Been following him for a long time, cool to see him work.

@DeanDodds 10 ай бұрын

One of my favourite photographers, love his work, nice to see him on your channel!

@_g_r_u_m_p 10 ай бұрын

These are my favorite photos I’ve seen on Walkie Talkie! Thx for introducing me to them.

@BWOOHAHAHAAA 10 ай бұрын

Same here. Can't believe he still has a 9 to 5.

@aomegas 10 ай бұрын

Love his IG and was already searching for his episode earlier 😅 glad you finally put him here 😍

@djpikul 10 ай бұрын

superb work by billy. great episode.

@cityabsurdia6680 10 ай бұрын

Stunning work! Definitely going to check out more of it

@brunopelvillain9700 10 ай бұрын

What a really great photographer! Thanks Paulie

@oscarviamonte1156 10 ай бұрын

One of the best ones so far.

@philippebagot9222 9 ай бұрын

Very very talented and genuine ! Thanks for the walk.

@richardcorry2955 10 ай бұрын

Love his way of connecting to the people and place he goes to. He has such a great eye

@Book-Mark 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant work! Your content is an ever growing resource for photographers and historians. As time passes its importance as an archive and its historical value increases!

@Julia-sh6tc 7 ай бұрын

I love how he got balls to just shoot photos of random people without caring about what they think. My favorite photographer since ever.

@sumeetshrestha8116 9 ай бұрын

Love his work. Loved this ep too. Great work guy, thank you for sharing 🤙🏽

@newtypexzerox 10 ай бұрын

This was super inspiring, thank you for making this and thank you to Billy for sharing his perspective.

@spartak1a 10 ай бұрын

Yet another great episode, thanks guys!

@Betrue875 9 ай бұрын

Two things I learned watching today's video: 1) attitude has a lot to do with taking good photos because attitude is part of your creative side. 2) Learn how to read the moment. Anticipate the shot. It won't always be what you want, but doing something is better than not doing anything and wishing you did!

@CarlosCosta-ge9dy 10 ай бұрын

I love his work! this video shows that he is a humble guy connected with his environment. Great work from both of you, I wish this channel all the best.

@nenifood 10 ай бұрын

Amazing Episode, good too see Billy here I love his work, very nice insights to his process. Thanks for this Paulie

@ccrowe714 10 ай бұрын

The life lessons in this series are next level! Thank you for following this thru Paulie!

@msmthvisuals 9 ай бұрын

an absolutely amazing perspective on street/documentary photography. every shot that was shared had me amazed!

@user-fs3jn5if9v 10 ай бұрын

Another great video Paulie! Didn’t know about this photographer and have immediately become a fan of his work

@juampslidiam4833 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Billy! you are really good! And thanks Paulie for share this videos!

@rhyno23rjr 10 ай бұрын

Great episode! What a chill dude.

@dirkcallaway 6 ай бұрын

Wow. Absolutely stunning images. A legend in the making.

@justjack4529 10 ай бұрын

My favourite KZfaq series. Just as incredible as the episodes before. So much inspiration for the community

@sebastianfernandez6146 5 ай бұрын

Gorgeous compositions. Love the stylistic choices made.

@1550592535 10 ай бұрын

his photos are amazing... wow!

@TobiasHolzweiler 10 ай бұрын

An episode I was looking for for the longest time. such great work from both of you and super insightful as always!

@blackfeather7686 10 ай бұрын

Amazing work and a great talent. Such depth and brilliant compositions in his work. Cannot believe he isn't full time. Another great Walkie Talkie.

@damiandwornik1071 10 ай бұрын

His photos are phenomenal. What a shoots!

@ayooluwakolawole 10 ай бұрын

This channel and series are the most useful resource I've found throughout my journey.

@berndvandecruys 10 ай бұрын

Incredible work! Did not know Billy's work yet, so thank you very much for sharing this ongoing series of great interviews! 💯

@costelloandsilke7321 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely outstanding images - the best I've seen on the channel.

@JCAS... 10 ай бұрын

One of my absolute favourites!! This dude is insane

@stevehageman6785 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing BillyDeee with us - I really like his color grading - simply wonderful! :-)

@CountLaszlo 10 ай бұрын

Some of the best photography I’ve seen in decades. You’re crazy talented 🎉

@timblass4811 10 ай бұрын

Amazing photographer, clever composition, amazingly articulate, an inspiration.

@Geriatriclensman 10 ай бұрын

Awesome as always Paulie. This is such great content. Thanks. Its amazing to hear someone like Billy Dinh questioning himself...he will be in the pantheon of great photographers. His work is incredible.

@ExploringCreativity 10 ай бұрын

Great episode, been following Billy on IG for a couple of years and am continually blown away and inspired by his work.. 5 years in.. and he’s my (and looks like a lot of other people’s) favourite photographer.. 🤯 love his photos and love the fact he has so many styles and just shoots what he wants to and doesn’t try and conform to what he thinks people might want too!

@DebiSenGupta 9 ай бұрын

a very talented photographer - love his work. great content - thank you

@user-gk5gk5ov7s 10 ай бұрын

Stunning photos! The best that I’ve seen from all you have shown! The light, atmosphere- incredible 🤔

@m.s.g1890 10 ай бұрын

Really high quality shots and lovely editing. Easily the best I've seen on this series.

@ferdamusonthebeatz7891 10 ай бұрын

This walkie talkie is so inspirational !! Great points ! Such a great photographer!

@TheTopseat 10 ай бұрын

It's not a documentary, it's a WALKIE TALKIE! 😉👍🏼

@HankScorpio94 10 ай бұрын

Wow this guy is amazing. Great episode, not your typical NYC street photography.

@franframephoto4166 10 ай бұрын

Simply the best!

@anoncommentz 10 ай бұрын

Great one, he's a favorite of mine, and he seems like such a good dude. Happy to see.

@clintwoosley9512 9 ай бұрын

This work is so beautiful. Stunning. Cant wait till this is his 9-5.

@tylercollinsphoto 10 ай бұрын

His work is seriously refreshing!

@evkennedy 10 ай бұрын

Paulie, thanks for introducing me to this guy--Billy's got such a cool compositional style. I can't tell you how inspiring these Walkie Talkies are for my photography. Keep up the great work!