Alan's work is genuinely an inspiration, and makes me feel like I need to push myself harder as a creative (and Leica M10M + M10 owner). The "one camera, one lens" approach is something I talk a lot about with photographer friends: it's so important to internalize that sense of how your chosen focal length works, and to start "seeing" in a way that aligns with your gear. Bravo, and thanks for another interesting talk!
@edmoore8 ай бұрын
"as a creative"
@barryashenhurst2071 Жыл бұрын
So nice to listen to a talented man who is also modest.
@Muchtoobizy4 жыл бұрын
These photographs and Alan himself are a great inspiration. Outstanding photography.
@DrDryce4 жыл бұрын
I like the interviewer as she lets room for the interviewee to speak freely and only interrupt now and then to either add something short or make a subject change.
@YouNeedMyVoice3 жыл бұрын
Using presets in photography is just like asking someone to choose a favorite color for you. Alan, congrats for your whole career
@AllSortsOfScripts3 жыл бұрын
This was a fantastic interview. He was able to express his inner person. Even though he is a great photographer, he has stayed humble which is not very common nowadays. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@nickfanzo3 жыл бұрын
Alan is a great “street photographer” , ARTIST, and a very nice guy. Thank you Alan.
@zekeashton29993 жыл бұрын
instablaster...
@minazhassam98212 ай бұрын
Awesome. thanks for sharing. Anabele you are a great interviewer
@pierrenoirat3 жыл бұрын
Even though Alan's pictures are often heavily edited, I find his work very honest and like it a lot.
@devincutter_2 жыл бұрын
He actually doesn't like to spend too much time in post.
@kevrosas12 жыл бұрын
@@devincutter_ you can heavily edit a photo in 5 seconds flat. Time is irrelevant
@sfbroome4 жыл бұрын
This was just outstanding. Excellent and inspiring work.
@markwalch70210 ай бұрын
Thanks Alan I enjoyed watching your ideas and views on Photography also yes that when you see the shot go for it even if you think the lens is not the right one for the job 👍🎈📷
@jasongold6751 Жыл бұрын
I use Leica-M film cameras. My M3 in my use 55 years! I love the compactness, the feel and the vision. I finally bought an early DSLR. I hate the bulk!. I seldom use it! TG it was real inexpensive! I prefer the older lenses with 39mm Diam. My 50mm Collapsible Summicron, 35mm Summaron and 135mm Tele Elmar which is an APO, even if not stated! A tiny kit for doing anything and anywhere! Usually one lens only. Sometimes an extra roll. Love Schaller's work. The high contrast, depth and sharpness. Love the "look". It's music! It flows! Bravo Alan.
@wilfredshum37033 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring work and good advice. Thank you.
@acrummey852 жыл бұрын
Down to earth equals inspirational to me. Thoroughly enjoyed this.
@adroc9101 Жыл бұрын
This is a treasure. 👍🏽👍🏽
@davidgleave31253 жыл бұрын
Alan is such a great dedicated photographer 🙏
@robertolouth74684 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed so much the interview, Alan beside a great photographer is a sensitive human being. Bravo Anabel for such chat!!!
@azzalos4 жыл бұрын
I wish I hadn’t missed this! I love his work!
@azzalos4 жыл бұрын
It's so regrettable that you've cut some parts off. I love listening to Alan and as a fan of black and white myself would've loved to hear everything :)
@riccardocodognotto92454 жыл бұрын
Video saved! Later I watch it carefully! Thanks!
@circleofattention60214 жыл бұрын
A lot of good insights on photography. Love the guy!
@MrBillboeing4 жыл бұрын
Great photographer, great series. Thanks for that Leica
@pratham11613 жыл бұрын
Very much informative and inspiring!!!
@snoek19714 жыл бұрын
Alan is an amazing photographer!!
@troyphillips10774 жыл бұрын
I don’t study other people’s work or try to emulate anyone . Maybe that keeps me behind the curve of trends or whatever. With that being said this is one mans work that moves me . It makes me desire an m10 monochrome more than ever . I really like the images from my Nikon d850 and would love a monochrome d850 . The only thing is it’s a touch heavy and grip a touch large . I prefer the d500 with a grip and love a camera with a good grip like Nikon DSLRs. I’d love a good gripped mirrorless rangefinder style camera with a large rear flip up or down LCD for blind folks like me . Thanks for this video loved it .
@anandhua.b45893 жыл бұрын
i think some company makes monochrome and ir Nikon d850 I'm not sure really
@foodiesaustin3 жыл бұрын
I love the D500 too to shoot fast... sports, birds. I sold my d810 and picked up a perfect original Leica Monochrom after experimenting w the M8 shooting color to b/w transfers and M6 black and white film. Never looked back.
@cristiandeglinnocenti42574 жыл бұрын
Alan is an amazing photographer, i'm really impressed about his Opera. He is a guide to me, a living Master.
@RyB7174 жыл бұрын
Amazing work, Alan.
@StreetsWideOpen4 жыл бұрын
Great video, love Alan’s work 👌🏻📷
@bsmukler4 жыл бұрын
This was really informative. Thank you!
@ianstewart91534 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyable interview; thank you both.
@vwindman4 жыл бұрын
What an amazing interview Annabel- Allan is very inspirational!
@photographyalert2 жыл бұрын
So good... Lived it... 🙌🙌
@lifetimesofamultiplemediam10034 жыл бұрын
Great Interview… Look forward to the book.
@HatefYaminiOnline4 жыл бұрын
Great work that really inspires me.
@walkingmanvideo9455 Жыл бұрын
Alan is so genuine. Far too many photographers out there seem to love themselves and its such a put off. Alan though is the kind of person if you passed in the street to say Hi and have a chat about snaps he would. Lovely person.
@bubbachua4 жыл бұрын
Alan is such an inspiration to me :)
@shobhitchawla18484 жыл бұрын
Very nice interview informative and changes ones perspective
@josvangalen89734 жыл бұрын
Fanboy here, love his work.
@jamesvdm4 жыл бұрын
Leica team please use headphones next time to avoid the mic pickup.
@dubaigeek19884 жыл бұрын
Nicely done
@AdamCzarnowski4 жыл бұрын
"Presets are the devil and they should be cast into the abyss." Bravo!
@AlexanderBischof2 жыл бұрын
It depends
@walkingmanvideo9455 Жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with presets. I use them in many ways for many reasons. Sure, if your preset transforms a photo beyond reality than people may complain, but is an artist not entitled to their own interpretation and ideas? I doubt that there is one photographer including Alan who doesn’t use a preset to some degree. The monochromatic camera does not make super contrasty images OOC. He would be using a preset to knock the contrast up on his photos. I am a Leica owner and don’t see the need to excessive purity.
@vinylisland6386 Жыл бұрын
@@walkingmanvideo9455 I have never used a preset, i wouldnt even know how to.
@walkingmanvideo9455 Жыл бұрын
@@vinylisland6386 lol, yeah..........I believe you ..............
@ChrisW.Fuji_Canon Жыл бұрын
great job 🙏👍
@rolfbecker38124 жыл бұрын
great interview!
@angrd0204 жыл бұрын
Just to be clear, Allan is a modern day Monochrome Legend...🚀📷🚀
@vproven4 жыл бұрын
Excellent.
@miguelolea89424 жыл бұрын
world Class Photographer, he is one of the best, period
@user-vh1pl7lm9o9 ай бұрын
Navré d'apporter un commentaire décalé qui, j'en suis sûr, ne va pas plaire à tout le monde. C'est vraiment dommage d'avoir la chance de rencontrer un photographe aussi talentueux et inspirant (la preuve avec les photographies présentées) et de se contenter de lui poser des questions purement techniques durant plus de la moitié de l'interview. Il eut été beaucoup plus enrichissant d'approfondir comment il en est arrivé, quelles étapes marquantes lui ont permis de progresser et comment il s'y est pris. Heureusement, il y a les 20 dernières minutes qui nous permettent d'en apprendre un tout petit peu plus sur lui.
@pierangelolanfranchi58954 жыл бұрын
I am getting mine this week ......
@markielinhart8 ай бұрын
Question please. Is the 24mm lens full frame?✌️🇦🇺
@mwales21124 жыл бұрын
Love your work Alan... Great interview that was a joy to watch.. I shoot B&W, but not with a Leica. I use a Fuji X100V and X-Pro3 and only look at the Jpegs as they won't show any color and enjoy the images..
@bfeltovi6 ай бұрын
“Los an-he-les” !! Wow.
@MathMeertens4 жыл бұрын
Alan is besides a great photographer also a nice guy.
@klartext22259 ай бұрын
24 mm for portraits???
@andrewdturton45354 жыл бұрын
Best b&w photographer ever !
@summerstrain Жыл бұрын
as much as I enjoyed Alan's interview a real drawback was the interviewer constantly tsk-ing and saying emm/hmmm/ummm. I ended up turning the sound off and subtitles on 😬👍
@klartext22256 ай бұрын
WRONG headline! He uses multiple lenses and focal lengths. Why always simplify??
@krishartsphotography56434 жыл бұрын
Nice :)
@jakewilliams913 жыл бұрын
I know you said you hate presets... but you could create a very basic preset with just the black and white mode toggled on and then choose to import your photos with this 'preset' applied so you never see your images in colour. Just a potential work around for your issue when using colour cameras
@harveycohen64564 жыл бұрын
I may have misunderstood Alan, I thought he said that he shoots mostly in aperture priority with a minimum shutter speed of 1/250. How does he get his camera set to this ?
@g33k33014 жыл бұрын
You can set the minimum shutter speed in the settings. So, the camera will use at least 1/250 at automatic shutter speed and will change the ISO value to the maximum value you've set in the settings when on Auto ISO. If you have reached the maximum ISO value it will slow down the shutter speed.
@BankFodder3 жыл бұрын
@@g33k3301 You can set maximium - but where can you set minimum?
@g33k33013 жыл бұрын
BankFodder The maximum shutter speed is telling you, that the camera tries to shoot at least at your given shutter speed or above. So, if lightning is bad it will still trying to shoot at 1/250 by any means. If it‘s getting worse, it will bump up the ISO. So, the maximum shutter speed is the minimum value the camera goes until it will increase the ISO. 🙂
@BankFodder3 жыл бұрын
@@g33k3301 thanks, I sort of get it - sort of!
@Zetaphotography4 жыл бұрын
Missed it. I did just get an M9. Taking it throough its paces and hope it works out. Did the lasers ruin the Sensors?
@titodelpielago95972 жыл бұрын
Please, I'd like to know how a photographer like you manage permissions to take pictures of people in the streets... I see great pics like that on the subway... The image shows many faces... Do I need to ask permissions??? Thanks in advance.
@Well_Edumacated4 жыл бұрын
I love how she pronounced Los Angles.
@nowisthetime60934 жыл бұрын
I know Alan says he shoots mainly 24mm. Just wondering if he's ever tried the Q2 which is 28mm and if so what are his thoughts?
@mawavoy4 жыл бұрын
NOW is the Time! , Alan mentioned that there is a difference, to him and his work! The comment is near the end of minute 10.
@tacorevenge872 жыл бұрын
He’s a genius
@Daniel_Ilyich6 ай бұрын
That's quite an expensive one camera/one lens minimalist setup. Maybe, one day, when I find $13,000 lying around, I'll get myself an M and a 50mm Summicron.
@aantomop47953 жыл бұрын
24:01 I feel he is very wrong here. When you have the 35 and something happens on the other end of the street you don't take that picture. You focused on the range you have with the 35. Yes you can take it if you see it but if you're not focused on it because you work with the 35 you don't take it. It's not wrong to take that image it's just that Alan thinks eveyone will notice it which is not really the case.
@walkingmanvideo9455 Жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with presets. I use them in many ways for many reasons. Sure, if your preset transforms a photo beyond reality than people may complain, but is an artist not entitled to their own interpretation and ideas? I doubt that there is one photographer including Alan who doesn’t use a preset to some degree. The monochromatic camera does not make super contrasty images OOC. He would be using a preset to knock the contrast up on his photos. I am a Leica owner and don’t see the need to excessive purity.
@roadboogie4 жыл бұрын
maxbauerfeind.com 🤙 stay save fellaz!
@j.p.77084 жыл бұрын
He’s like the Beatles of photography 👍📷
@spoolindsm1274 жыл бұрын
If anyone can elaborate on how he achieves the look like in the photo at 29:35 that would be much appreciated. Great video btw and phenomenal images thank you!
@diegobouhot4 жыл бұрын
I think he just exposed for the lights and crushed the shadows (with a bit of editing, I guess). Just look at the direction of the light and you'll see that is coming from top/behind the girl. The shadow is probably a building blocking the sunlight.
@diegobouhot4 жыл бұрын
He just said minutes later that the shot was underexposed and he boosted the foreground.
@spoolindsm1274 жыл бұрын
@@diegobouhot Thanks. You're probably right. There's definitely a lot of selective editing. I think he may even run it through Silver Efex Pro as I've seen similar results with some shots I've taken on a Monochrom.
@AnimeStudioMotion3 жыл бұрын
some of this images is just a bunch of rinzi ruiz clones.
@p_adam194 жыл бұрын
43:57 Helen Mirren?
@aantomop47953 жыл бұрын
The question on my mind is: will these images still be with us in the future? Like 50 years from now. It's all digital. Negatives from 1960 are 60 years old today. If they are well kept they are just as fresh as in 1960. That is not that long ago when it comes to photographs. How are we so sure we can see Alan's, or our own, images in 50+ years time? Computers change, formats change...the floppy disc is a disaster today. The inventors of certain tech died and knowledge get's lost. Many people already have lost some digital photos. A hard drive failing, an computer thrown out with images on it, a phone crashing etc.
@Mindartcreativity3 жыл бұрын
I shoot film and digital and love both mediums but nothing is forever not even negatives. How many people have lost negatives in a fire? For digital it‘s best to keep multiple copies across different hard drives and a copy on online servers. You can also print your photos and keep those in an archive room. We dont live in the early 2000‘s, we live in 2020, almost 2021.(nobody uses floppy disks anymore,...) Technology is so advanced and cheap that everyone who can afford a computer, a smartphone and a camera can definitely afford an external SSD drive. Archiving digital files takes a bit more work but it‘s still manageable if done correctly every year.
@aantomop47953 жыл бұрын
@@Mindartcreativity Thank you for your response. It is indeed a bit more work to keep the digtal files save, and I think we are willing to do that work, but maybe that's not the case for most people. A few decades ago when film was still used most people didn't care that much about preservation. They shot a roll, had it developed and let the company made prints. The prints were looked at and the negatives were kept in the envelope they came in. Probably in the same box the others were in. They didn't had to look after the negatives ever again only when they needed another print or a family member wanted an extra print. The so to say safekeeping was mostly done for them. Late 90's early 2000's you even had those deals were you got two prints for the price of one. The prints are perfect for preservation as are the negatives. The thing with digital is that the normal consumer tends to shoot even more. Images are not instant and don't need to be developed. The option of printing is not offered but needs to be requested, which is another hurdle to take. And why should they print? The image is directly send to a family member by phone or uploaded on social media with some added text or emoticons. They will never store their images on a external hard drive like was done for them in the films day's by dropping the negatives in the box with other negatives. Two preservation techniques that were already there when a consumer would let the company develop the film. I myself shoot digital and film. My archiving is good but even I find it difficult to archive the digital files well for preservation. The best way is to store the original a Tiff and jpeg file I guess of one image. Changing the name affects it and it is probably best to keep it simple and no spaces like: 20201014_01 2020 october 14th and the first image. Or you could lose the first two numbers of the year and just go with 20. Saving it to your external hard drive would be best. Not changing anything on that exteral hard drive and keep it for just adding images, no deleting. I feel that this works the best but maybe you have some extra advice regarding the digital work flow? Pardon for the long reply but I really appreciate your, or anyone's, thoughts on the subject
@aquilifergroup3 жыл бұрын
Print it out. Have a paper copy of the photo. Not all the photos You will have to be selective which ones to print. Just print out the worthy ones and archive the rest electronically. That’s my solution to the problem.
@TechnikMeister24 жыл бұрын
Take my advice. You can achieve the same results by shooting with one of Leica's lenses for the Panasonic M4/3 system such as the astounding Leica Lumix G Summilux 15mm f1.7 ASPH. Put this $550 lens on say a G85 and you have $6000 Leica performance for $1000. I kid you not. That lens is as good as anything Leica produces and can out resolve the sensor.
@spoolindsm1274 жыл бұрын
Doubt it
@cyrfung4 жыл бұрын
With that much heavy editing you can do it with pretty much any camera that you are comfortable with.
@thomasjames76444 жыл бұрын
cyrfung you have to get the shot before you can edit it and doubt you can get photographs as good as Alan’s.
@brian-beeler4 жыл бұрын
A sensor without a color array captures a much higher level of detail and shades of gray so duplicating the output of a Leica Monochrome camera would be very difficult. Plus shooting with a Leica is such an unique experience. That said an iPhone 11 Pro with its three primes and one's favorite editing apps could come close if your final output isn't print. Close but not the same.
@aantomop47953 жыл бұрын
@@thomasjames7644 I doubt not. It is just a matter of practice and keeping with it. The keepers are shown, the turds are not. I also feel he is very heavy on the editing. Much more respect to Bresson who had principles and was a true master of the craft. Letting the camera meter for you is a big thing. It works so differenyly when you meter with your eyes, when you ISO is set in your camera, when you focus manually and when sharpness is not unrealistic like many images today. These images really look like digital images. It's not the best of looks
@robertbosson52232 жыл бұрын
Schaller's single image work certainly exude the overdone 'hi-contrast flat geometric' and 'solo figure in negative space' clichéd tropes that one sees all over social media these days. Sorry folks but his 'style' is emotionally shallow and uninspiring low effort images imho and is the perfect example of today's elevation of mediocrity into revered art-form where anybody who picks up a Leica is an 'artiste' with unquestionable merit and an original voice.
@tailorsoldierspy64644 жыл бұрын
I Like Leica kind of Leica Like Leica I mean Like Leica, I know it's Leica so it's kind of Like Leica.
@gd704 жыл бұрын
Stay Home my ***!
@Bardamu30004 жыл бұрын
One camera, one lens, only 10.000 £. LOL.
@anandhua.b45893 жыл бұрын
if that is what you took away from this video you've got a problem