I'm Bad at Street Photography

I'm Bad at Street Photography | Kyoto, Japan

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Ай бұрын

Street photography is part art, part mind-over-matter. It can be a challenge. But good street photography is so rewarding. In Kyoto, I give it a go.
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I love Kyoto, Japan it's one of the best places in the world to take photos. Period. But it's especially great for street photography. The streets of Kyoto are packed with non-stop photo-ops.
In today's video, I wander around Kyoto and area looking to make street photos that work in a travel photography sense.

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@phynx2006 Ай бұрын

I'm no street photographer, but to me you got some great images, the temple at night after the rain 👍👍❤

@BrendanvanSon Ай бұрын

Thanks buddy!

@mstraitefamily Ай бұрын

Thank you for the wet-blanket treatment. No sarcasm. I am heading to Japan next Sakura, in 2025, and I did have serious stars in my eyes, expecting to get all the classics. I will still try. And I hope I do nail them, but your video is a good reminder that I can still smile and enjoy the experience, even if I don't get the portfolio images. Exhale, breathe, experiment, and yes, fail (sometimes). Its ok, every photographer fails sometimes. Thanks Brendan.

@stevepritchard3970 Ай бұрын

Terrific images, Brendan. My favourite is the taxi driver.

@BrendanvanSon Ай бұрын

Thanks, Steve!

@amandadavis1111 Ай бұрын

Fun! Glad you are enjoying Japan! I’m moving back there in a month! 🫶🇯🇵

@danielhenzphotography Ай бұрын

Love the wide angle photo with the kid and the father 🎉 I would really struggle with the wide angle lens. Also, if would not have pointed out the missing microphone I would not have guessed it beside the wind noise🙉

@kurotaka007 Ай бұрын

I think you’re overthinking it! Shots were fine. If anything… the “big shot” with the boat, cherry blossoms and the Castle was well worth all shots. I would however scrap that 50mm. Focus points seem to be somewhat narrow. Living here in Japan, my issue really has been lens choices. No one really talks about lens choice. That in itself is a gift! Good video!

@thepiratecats801 Ай бұрын

Loved Kyoto, and that snow storm was perfect. Just wish I'd known it was coming in so I didn't have to rush around and mess up a shot.

@BrendanvanSon Ай бұрын

Haha, same buddy. Wish I could have planned something.

@JohnDrummondPhoto Ай бұрын

I think my favorite image is of the guy sweeping the gravel. I know you struggle with street shooting but you have a lot of good architectural images. Maybe just stay away from people. 😂 Cheers!

@JasonLorette Ай бұрын

Japan = Bucket List location for me, it looks so amazing. So many great images, the temples are incredilbe.

@BrendanvanSon Ай бұрын

It really is! So much fun to photograph.

@nejibob Ай бұрын

We need to see more of this, I love street photography myself. Nothing better than capturing a story in the moment 😊

@BrendanvanSon Ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I actually really like doing street photography. It helps when in places like Japan, though, for sure.

@awilsonatl Ай бұрын

Another banger.

@BrendanvanSon Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@JohnZyski Ай бұрын

Nice photos. Inspiring.

@BrendanvanSon Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@MikeLangfordGoogle Ай бұрын

Nice one Brendan!

@BrendanvanSon Ай бұрын

Thank you Mike!

@alanbravofotografo Ай бұрын

Amazing video my friend,perfect shots

@BrendanvanSon Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@spiffokeen Ай бұрын

I really like your attitude and how much fun you’re having with it, but I was definitely excited about several of the shots you shared. Especially a lot of the vertical shots for some reason. Looking forward to the next one! Also, is it the camera angle or is the brim of that cap massive? ;)

@BrendanvanSon Ай бұрын

Vertical imagery is kind of what I do. I don't know why, but I feel more ease in taking images vertically. It's like it balances better for me.

@raewebb6365 Ай бұрын

I am totally distracted by your fabulous hat. Do you have a link where you purchased it? Ok back to watching…..great street photography. Favorite Foto = snow/cherry blossoms/pagota roof

@BrendanvanSon Ай бұрын

I honestly bought it at the mall in Portugal. Couldn't not tell you the store, haha. I have no idea.

@nigelwest3430 Ай бұрын

If you're not getting on with the RF50 f1.8 it's well worth looking at the Sigma 50mm f1.4 Art (EF Mount) REALLY nice lens

@BrendanvanSon Ай бұрын

I have it already, actually. But I haven't tried it on the RF mount. I really should.

@nigelwest3430 Ай бұрын

@@BrendanvanSon It gives nice results

@scotty4418 Ай бұрын

Hats off to you Brendan for manoeuvring your camera behind the fence. Great selection of images as well in today's video. Can I ask what your thoughts are on the Canon 14-35mm you have been using. I currently use a 16-35 f2.8 Mark III EF with adaptor on my EOS R but been thinking about the switch to the 14-35mm

@BrendanvanSon Ай бұрын

I'm really liking the 14-35mm. The only minor issue I have with it is that there are times I wish I could go f/2.8. But, it's pretty great value.

@scotty4418 Ай бұрын

Thank you, appreciate your response. I shoot architecture so no big shakes if I dont have the wider aperture