How To Photograph Crowds Like Alexey Titarenko

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Today we are covering how to recreate the phantasmagorical work of Alexey Titarenko.
His official website: www.alexeytitarenko.com/
00:00 Intro
00:34 Title Screen
00:47 Background on Alexey Titarenko
02:37 The Vasileostrovskaya Metro Photographs
02:52 Excerpts from City of Shadows (essay)
05:40 Recreating the Titarenko Look
06:40 Finding Crowds in a Pandemic
08:05 Preparing to Photograph a Protest
09:48 The Day of the Protest
12:36 Protest Photo Montage
14:13 Conclusion
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@dmytrochaika7570 2 жыл бұрын

Great work! Thank you for a breath of a fresh air in the world where 95% of photography videos are just “another new gear came out” reviews

@SivertAlmvik 2 жыл бұрын

I agree! Most KZfaq photography channels are about how to edit for a "Instagram bangers". This channel is on another level

@thethirdman225 Жыл бұрын

Totally. I have rarely seen any discussion on the internet about photographers. Ted Forbes does on his channel 'The Art of Photography' but he doesn't try to channel Titarenko like here.

@K3zz21 Жыл бұрын

@@thethirdman225Another channel I suggest is "The Photographic Eye." It's strictly about photography ideas and exercises and entirely absent of gear reviews.

@zae5159 26 күн бұрын

Every video I've watched of yours so far has been so excellent. I really, really appreciate that this isn't a simple and rote "here's how you copy this", like some kind of artistic xerox machine. You actually take into account *why* the photographers made what they made, what inspired them, what emotions they felt and wanted to get across to us, and that makes these so much more impactful. In that respect, I don't come away with just a "here's a kind of photo to take", it's that *and* an understanding of an artist on a deeper level, of a body of work on a deeper level, and another dimension to add to my own work.

@ImitativePhotography 25 күн бұрын

Wonderful to hear, thank you.

@steezysqui 2 жыл бұрын

This was an absolute joy to watch and experience, I have only just heard about Alexey Titarenko through you, and I am lost for words, what a story! Beautiful work, Thank you.

@ImitativePhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, glad you enjoyed it!

@qnetx 2 жыл бұрын

This is superb. It shows how thought, planning, preparedness, and pre-visualization are used to create something spectacular. I also like the creative thought behind using infrared to tie the image to the theme of the subject matter. 👏👏👏

@DarqChildNYC Жыл бұрын

The absolute care you take with these insights into photography, photographers and the entire photographic process is astounding. Thank you for these gems!

@RichardSilvius 2 жыл бұрын

Using the IR technique was an interesting spin on this. Titarenko’s stuff is really low contrast, and I think that helps the stationary parts of his subjects - the hands, feet, or figures - to stand out better from the background. The IR creates a lot of extra contrast that I think pulls the attention away from this - but you never know unless you try!

@ImitativePhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Good point!

@Trk-El-Son 7 ай бұрын

I am also thinking that the infrared technique may be actually working against the impact of those images.

@shyamalganguly3598 2 ай бұрын

Have we noticed the time frame during which the original photographer made his images and the other tried to imitate the technique in a different time span when we have a different looks for the happenings in the world! Titarenko was successful in creating the gloom around the picture frame whether they are in the clear or in the blur zone and that melancholy touched us from every part of the frame and the vastness of the medium format authenticity of closing in on every element of a picture equally hit us to the core! But we cannot take away the method of Titarenko being so wonderfully recreated by an apsc digital camera! Although the period of time span and themes are different and the motion blur had been typically suited to the given situation the atmospheric glee in the these photographs held back the pathos in the overall situation in the thematic representation of project! But it's startling the old man in clear relief with his watching figure toward the moving protesters, wonderful; although it is compared with nearly similar shot o Titarenko, this has the personal touch of your creativity which proves your mettle as a potential photographer! Want more from you!

@DaneBrammage Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful and a wonderful homage to a brilliant artist who saw the world through introspective eyes.

@RobBrens Жыл бұрын

This was fantastic and I love how you infuse your personal experience and relationship with the artist's work.

@TheBnelsonphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. You're inclusion and respect for Titarnko's art, and your gentle touch at recreating not only his technique but his sensibility here is wonderful. Sharing your process - finding still figures to act as foreground, etc are much appreciated. Heading into Toronto tomorrow for a day of experimenting with long-exposure shots, and now I have a nice image of what can be achieved! Thank you!

@ImitativePhotography 2 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful to hear. Happy experimenting!

@lpark8 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Titarenko’s work is haunting and beautiful - your introduction to his life and work is great. Your attempt to take photos in his style deepens our appreciation of what he achieved. The photos you took are great as well. Well done! 🙏💪

@sharvo6 8 ай бұрын

Titarenko exemplifies the blending of serendipity and prepared genius. His pictures move me more than any others. Congratulations on your pictures & video ... love the addition of IR.

@Hannemanneke 5 ай бұрын

👏 wonderful work ❤ And yes, Titarenko’s work is great! Your imitation too 👍

@josephlai1078 Жыл бұрын

So informative and educational. The technical break down is really easy to understand. Definitely bringing back the "fun" in photography

@BrettFyfield Жыл бұрын

"The human tide" is such a compelling expression, one that spans the generations. Thank you for providing your perspective on it. Yes. The passage of time is essential to the medium of photography.. Well done.

@EspenAas-br8bg 3 ай бұрын

This is art with depth and meaning.

@lookylookie 2 жыл бұрын

Discovered your channel last night as a KZfaq suggestion. What a wonderful concept and insight to a whole genre of photography I would never have been exposed to. Fantastic work and excellent channel. Thank you for the inspiration, history and exposure to the greats in photography. Outstanding !!

@ImitativePhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, great to hear!

@mariofazioli7534 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, once again, You are unique amongst the 99% of mainstream gadget photographers. Musicians are capable in locking emotions through sound, Artistic photographers capture emotions through a glass. Thanks.., CANADA

@ImitativePhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mario!

@MrNamaikisaru Жыл бұрын

Your favorite near the end was a definite keeper.

@RIDEMusicYT 6 ай бұрын

Hey man, just found your channel and I just want to say how much I love your videos, especially the ones like these where you breakdown the styles of famous photographers and try them yourselves. I always feel so inspired afterwards. Stands out a mile from the usual click bait photography videos that try to scare you it into clicking with “you’re doing it wrong titles”. Please keep making these man, expanded my photography knowledge tenfold!

@ImitativePhotography 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, there's more to come!

@susiebeardwell5813 2 жыл бұрын

Intelligent, informed, classy calm presentation..thank you for sharing this so generously. My new favourite youtube presenter!

@ImitativePhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@Twisted_Sound Жыл бұрын

Titarenko is a true innovator in the field of photography. Nice approach!

@peanutartt Жыл бұрын

I was not familiar with Titarenko's work, never seen these photos before but I am happy to have stumbled on this video and learnt about it. Some of my recent works (digital art) are very similal as a concept to his style, glad I can now learn more of him and his work!

@williamcurwen7428 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the introduction of Alexey Titarenko, his work is truly magical and wonderful.

@bidyutkumarmitra1491 Жыл бұрын

It is a new horizon for me. I am amazed.

@JosephStalin01 Жыл бұрын

excellent video both for your description of Titarenko's thinking/feeling in his creative process and for your own work . . . thank you for posting this

@robgutkowski7141 Жыл бұрын

Great video, both for the examination of Titarenko's work, and for the detailed recounting of how you went about trying to recreate it on your own to great results.

@frfr335 Жыл бұрын

All the hard, preparatory work you did certainly paid off, there are some great shots in there. Well done and thanks for sharing, it was very inspiring.

@cribbsprojects Жыл бұрын

Shock of the new (to me). Thanks for educating me and inspring!

@MrRus67 Жыл бұрын

Maaan! i loved loved this guys work and the way he thought. I cant thank you enough for sharing his work.

@noflyzonnn Жыл бұрын

Well presented and explained. You nailed the background music. Thank you for your hard work and sharing. Looking forward for your next videos.

@paulclark7664 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating ! Enjoyed your measured consideration. The photographs are very interesting . Thank you for this study and your efforts

@PeterGallagher1 2 жыл бұрын

Another great episode. I love that I've learned about a photographer I didn't know before and their technique.

@ImitativePhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, stay tuned for more!

@thomassager1755 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Thank you for making me aware of Mr. Titarenko. Great pictures of your own, too. And your voice as a narrator to the story is a perfect match.

@seawalcker 8 ай бұрын

Very very well thought out and brilliantly executed! Great work! Thank you!

@Ndpurc Жыл бұрын

Fabulous! Educational and beautifully moving. Onto the next one, just love your films 👍

@dzhaughnne Жыл бұрын

Wonderful stuff. Really pleased to have discovered your channel recently - excellent photography and a great approach to making videos about it.

@pratyushdhoundiyal8837 Жыл бұрын

You are amazing, this channel feels so original and for a beginner like me provides so much valuable information for photography, In a world where there are plethora of channels boasting about their gear and setup, this captures the true essence of art. Please keep doing this, you are influencing so many people like me.

@cb9831 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done ! Much appreciated !I have been trying this myself & appreciate your observations re the 'density' of the subjects required, their speed of movement & some insight into exposure times. Your montage was a lovely audiovisual experience !! Colby

@ImitativePhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad this video helped!

@gregblackmon2 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Well explained. And your captures both reflect the technique and express your creativity in an intriguing and lovely way. Keep it up.

@ArmTheCreative 9 ай бұрын

Super sick!!! ( as in great! ) I love how in your photos you also captured some still bodies and objects amongst the blurry crowds. WOW. Really really good. Props! Love your explanations in your videos.

@streetowski 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I found your channel. Thank you for your work 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I hope to see more videos from you.

@ImitativePhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely, more videos coming up!

@CookedLight 2 жыл бұрын

Superb vlog and images, from Titarenko and you. Thanks 👍🏻

@bodrugmaria9179 Жыл бұрын

I just came across your channel and wanted to say thank you for such amazing work! Often I find it difficult to understand how photographers achieve specific results as I have poor technical skills, and you are so good at explaining. And I love how although you are imitating a specific photographer, you are giving your own perspective to it and coming up with something unique and beautiful. Can't wait to go out there and experiment! I hope you'll stay around youtube cause your content is just what we need!

@ImitativePhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you, there's plenty more to come!

@anand_pg Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing.

@tomkafenda5717 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful work, thank you!

@stevenmccaughan2752 Жыл бұрын

You have one of most interesting channels on photography that god it’s not a gear review

@mankyraver Жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic film, thank you. It really interested and inspired me. I haven't seen Titarenko's work before, so I've just learned something new. Great work😁👍

@queative Жыл бұрын

Absolutely enjoyed your documentary approach and creative contribution! I learned so much in just 15 mins, thank you!!

@kipmay5101 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Love your images of the protest.

@billriach2429 10 ай бұрын

Great observations on content, and technique. I am thoroughly enjoying the photographers you have selected to imitate. Very thought provoking.

@janeberrisford8555 Жыл бұрын

Amazing ! You put so much effort into this and it shows. Well done

@YorkCardiology 9 ай бұрын

Exceptional presentation!! Wonderful channel

@ImitativePhotography 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Dr. Gupta!

@thehanke Жыл бұрын

You absolutely sound like Pedro Pascal's the Mandalorian if he had a wee different accent.. 😂 I absolutely love Titarenko's work. Great video. Cheers for this and greeting from New Zealand.

@paulsehstedt6275 2 жыл бұрын

So good! Very interesting indeed and strong photos! Keep on rolling!

@ImitativePhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul!

@user-yx8tw4ld4d Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this amazing video. The topic was very inspirational and as always your voice was perfect. Not slow and boring but in the perfect tune to make everyone enjoy, relax and calm. Thank you again.

@zachariea Жыл бұрын

I saw this very video a few months ago. And it kept coming back to me. More and more and more. Just drawn to the way you brought his style and story forward here. Thank you. Really, I'm more than excited at the thought of drawing inspiration from Titarenko, and to a greater extent, your video. Kind wishes from Paris France.

@ImitativePhotography Жыл бұрын

Thank you, really appreciate it.

@sudeshnabanks8179 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this. These are meditative pieces and inspiring. Love Titarenko's work.

@ImitativePhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@DCdc25 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic video and that image with the cops standing by their bicycles watching the crowd go by is superb.

@scawhitwell Жыл бұрын

Huge thanks for a fascinating study, deeply felt and inspiring.

@chrisherron8843 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful video and process. Thank you

@theomaksor851 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this . Your focus on the emotions behind 'the shot' is just what we need in this technology driven world. Just the past few weeks I have been returning to my photographic roots which began in the 1960/70's . After a long career behind increasingly complicated cameras now down to 'simple' Leica Sl with old Leica R lenses, the perfect amalgamation of top quality digital with old style lenses ., as a result I found the creative 'amateur' mojo I lost so long ago. And that is what your work is all about , finding 'one's self' by expressing emotions in one's imaging. Thanks again , you reinforced my choice.

@kerryallen1743 Жыл бұрын

"I'm a little late to the game, but I really enjoyed your commentary and presentation of Titarenko and your work. It truly inspired me!"

@patriciabonanno950 Жыл бұрын

From Argentina, a beautiful discovery of your videos and your work, thank you!!!!

@thethirdman225 Жыл бұрын

I love his work. I have his book, "The City is a Novel". I stumbled across him by accident while trying to develop the same style. I, of course, never did it as well as Titarenko. Wonderful photographer.

@utubesgreat4me 2 жыл бұрын

Just superb. Well done on making a great video.

@yopescando79 Жыл бұрын

Increíble trabajo por su parte, increíble fotógrafo al cual no conocía. Gracias por divulgar tanta sabiduría. Thanks a lot.

@benjedithernandezochoa3573 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work. Thank you!

@derrenleepoole 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and photos mate, really enjoying your channel. I’m using and exploring long exposure during gig photography, particularly in smaller venues when the whole crowd is jostling and jumping and standing still is not an option! I’m loving the energy and rawness of this approach. The resulting images feel like distant memory and half remembered dreams, much like how I feel about Titarenko’s work.

@ImitativePhotography 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great use, awesome name by the way.

@juanimal Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!! 👏👏

@user-fg2xc8hm5e Жыл бұрын

Great work. Enjoyed every bit of it.

@abchappell01 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation :) You nailed it!

@andrel1962 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo. Thanks for sharing your video. A time well spent knowing a bit more of this photographer and his technique. Your soft calming voice is really a perfect match to your project.

@ImitativePhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kevincamp2913 Жыл бұрын

Well done! Great video as well.

@robcruse100 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating. Thankyou for making this video.

@virendhemre5237 Жыл бұрын

Great experience it was to watch it. ❤❤❤❤❤

Жыл бұрын

Great post (and pics) -- thanks for sharing :)

@MaurizioAdamo Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your effort and I have to tell you, your videos are, as other people are commenting, a breath of fresh air. Thank you!

@ImitativePhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@nilzthorbo5437 4 ай бұрын

Your Channel and your Work is Gold. Thank you

@jamesdunlop8704 Жыл бұрын

Really interesting and well presented .It is inspirational to see another way to improve ,develop ,push ,photographic creativity .I look forward to more from you

@jamesurzykowski4918 Жыл бұрын

You really showed the emotions of the pictures through your explanation and process of taking them. I never would have thought of using an infrared camera. I happen to own an infrared camera. So thank you for a great video!

@sekedarhobby845 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work!

@ezzong Жыл бұрын

You have this Werner Herzog-ish cadence in your speaking and I find it very nice to hear and very suiting for this kind of technical yet introspectice videos.

@vitorkoishi5659 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work on the analysis of his work and of course great pictures you created, made me think that photography isn't always about sharpness and crispy details. Became a subscriber, keep up with that it's great!

@ImitativePhotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks and stay tuned, got a lot more videos in the works!

@jamesbean9396 Жыл бұрын

Love this channel! I love drawing on photography juggernauts for inspiration and things to try. This channel has introduced me to so many interesting photographic styles! I love your work

@AlaskaB83 Жыл бұрын

So glad you did this. Titarenko was a huge inspiration for me when I first discovered his work awhile back. It was the reason I purchased my first ND1000 filter. I later also go interested in infrared and am considering converting my old D5600. Awesome video :)

@danielbustillos8573 Жыл бұрын

Great work, thanks for sharing it.

@LindaEnfield Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I first came across Titarenko several years ago when I watched the Art of Photography video and immediately fell in love with his work. I liked your use of infrared in your images - nicely done.

@ImitativePhotography Жыл бұрын

I loved those videos and interviews with Titarenko. They are invaluable.

@yasirhameed4898 11 ай бұрын

so glad i found this channel! Hope to run into you in Toronto some day!

@VeraYermakova Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for the video. Very inspiring ❤

@michaelobrien8219 Жыл бұрын

good choice of artist to study - haunting and truly heavy work

@pinarcjtak Жыл бұрын

ahh, awesome!! :') both of the story about alexey titarenko's way of seeing things and the pictures you shoot were mesmerizing! and also thanks for the shooting tips, you gave inspiration a lot, i'm gonna try to capture moments like these as soon as i can🍃

@ImitativePhotography Жыл бұрын

Great to hear, that's the goal of this channel: a resource to help you try out different styles of shooting.

@artromano7554 2 жыл бұрын

great job. I am doing the same kind of work. the hardest part for me is finding that shot with the right kind of emotion mixed with location. You are right in the end it is about your mood coming out in the work of art. Bravo!

@Aoi_Fans Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this. It inspired me to take some shots as the crowd arrived to watch a football match.

@ImitativePhotography Жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@iancxxx Жыл бұрын

Amazing documentry thank you!

@Me_i538 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video . I’ve seen this man’s work in the past and loved it immediately. I’ve tried similar images at the beach while people watching . Thanks for sharing, I will try again .