“Carrying a camera with intent makes you attuned to everything in the world”

@laymanrob

Жыл бұрын

What a quote!

@HansdeHeer

Жыл бұрын

This one really resonated with me. Great video, so much great advice from an exceptional streetphotographer.

@TravisHenson777

10 ай бұрын

My girlfriend and I literally paused the video on this moment and talked for like 20 minutes… when I came back (after my Ted Talk, of course) to restart the video, I noticed your comment. Such a good take.

Something she said that really resonated with me, “I want the photo more then I fear the consequences.” I can totally empathize with this.

@Termidryna

Жыл бұрын

A good picture is always worth a row.

@TheGoodContent37

Жыл бұрын

I have a phobia for deep water. Dont know how to swim. But once decided to take photos underwater. Used scuba diving tools, got a 20 minutes training and then I was diving into a sink hole 15 meter deep taking stunning pictures without for a single second thinking in anything else. When i got out i realized the thing i just did i almost passed out for the terror. But i did it again like 3 or 4 times in different days. Fear dissapears when passion is on your side.

@baobo67

Жыл бұрын

@@TheGoodContent37 Great feeling. "Did I really just do that?" Then being more ecouraged to just take a deap breath and have a go. Cheers

@miggs4569

Жыл бұрын

So true, but stay away from cliffs pls

@tulasnaps

Жыл бұрын

So much more difficult to try this in Latin America. It’s been tough but a good challenge

This is by far the best Walkie Talkie to date. An incredible street photographer with so much good advice.

@thomastuorto9929

Жыл бұрын

I don’t watch all of these but feel this is one of the best about Street Photog vids I have seen.

@MKWHD

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I concur. Super good! She seems so down to earth.

@HHTV60

Жыл бұрын

@@MKWHD well, you need to put in at least 10 years in a profession to be good. and she has been doing it for 10 years. so, she's a professional street photographer, not a KZread presenter sitting behind the desk and talking about cameras.

@kenduejones

Жыл бұрын

Definitely 💯

@jordanbenkiel2589

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think so but great video

As a male photographer I can tell you now, I never take photos of kids. It's not worth the risk. Too many people out there ready to label you as something horrible. I stick to building, reflectives, architecture and nature. I prefer the simple life.

@philt_uk

Жыл бұрын

I'm a middle aged man and I take loads of photos of kids. My intent isn't anything bad obviously and I think it shows in the way I hold myself when I shoot.

@thelemon5069

Жыл бұрын

Agree with the replier here you shouldn't have to have that kinda fear

@23codez

10 ай бұрын

Yup! Last thing I want is for someone to scream out PEDOPHILE!

@23codez

10 ай бұрын

​@philt_uk you're missing the whole point 😂

@23codez

10 ай бұрын

​@@deegeeofpenrynask for permission? 😂

Adding to the chorus - She is the REAL DEAL. I love that you're showing someone who isn't twenty-something and that you can shoot something other than Leica and film (I know that's an exaggeration, but an AWFUL lot of young street photographers seem to be doing this) - mind you she is sporting a six thousand dollar camera, so it's not like "digicam love." The bottom line is that she is an AMAZING teacher and her work is as good as anything out there. So many fantastic images. She should be on the faculty of some college inspiring young photographers. Thank you so much for sharing her with us.

@DenisMark1

10 ай бұрын

@Adrian-wd4rn mea culpa! Although to some of us here, you're still young in your thirties. 🙂 And to his credit Paulie had showcased other older photographers... although most of those shoot Leicas as well...(not all!) Happy shooting!

@Maxime-ho9iv

10 ай бұрын

People born in the film era all switched to digital and all people born in the digital era switched to film. Go figure.

@Maxime-ho9iv

9 ай бұрын

@@stratocactus Your images are good or bad. Film doesn’t teach you that.

@Armitage01101

9 ай бұрын

I have no idea why they're so insistent on shooting street with film and a Leica too. Not only is the camera expensive (and most of them look broke), shooting streets with film is a massive expense given the rate of failure with street photography. To be clear, I've done both digital and film, have expensive analog cameras and develop my own film too. Unlike some other photography genres where the medium is just a matter of stylistic choice, digital is simply better for street photography.

@Armitage01101

9 ай бұрын

@@stratocactus It's not really true that film teaches you more than digital, it's just that digital eggs you to shoot more and reflect on what you're doing less. You could just shoot a Nikon FE in auto mode and come out of the process none the wiser.

"Pay attention like a child, because there's no real hierarchy. They're looking at everything, because the world is fascinating." Love this. Thanks for doing these, bro!

"Most photographer are driven by a profound sense of optimism... maybe that's why we like each other so much!" TRUE

She is great! And she mentioned these artist (if you want to borrow some books from the library): edward weston harry callahan ray metzker garry winogrand joel meyerowitz lee friedlander robert frank helen levitt dorothea lange berenice abbott lisette model "sonata" by aaron schuman

@equal___

8 ай бұрын

doing Gods work!

Melissa really appreciates the value of mistakes and completely understands the excitement when a frame and a moment come together 📷

Melissa is spitting facts! Street photography feels exactly like meditation when I’m doing it. It’s the ultimate feeling of being in the moment with the world. There’s a reason why walking meditation is very much a part of a zen/meditation practice. Taking photos is the only thing I’ve experienced that comes close to it.

@santanuchanda

10 ай бұрын

Agree 100%👌✨

@xbriskx

3 ай бұрын

calm down

Dude this was so good, 38 minutes just flew what an awesome guest Melissa was.

@alandargie9358

9 ай бұрын

Agree 100% - I could have watched two or three hours of this! A very talented lady.

Loving seeing these videos of female photographers. Every one has been fantastic 👏🏻 Melissa’s work is exceptionally good

@andrewmahon4290

Жыл бұрын

Having now fully watched the video, I’d like to commend Melissa's lucid thought process and eloquence in verbalising those thoughts. Your skill in conducting interviews while on the move is really impressive too 👍🏻

Not only is Melissa a great street street photographer, and someone that can articulate profound distinctions of shooting, but she is genuinely a nice and sweet person to meet in person. Paulie, I'm so glad that you take the time and energy to make these videos and share they with us.

I love her vocabulary. She's articulate with words as well as with photos.

@CupcakeCottage

11 ай бұрын

That’s the way everyone used to speak.

Her wisdom, grace, and emotional intelligence is magical.

By far the best walkie talkie episode. She is the real deal and it showed.

Best episode ever. Nice to see someone with a different style and less concerned w trends rather than just getting good shots. The mother daughter book store shot is great, you can see Joel’s influence in her eye👍🏻

Melissa's perspective on optimism being the life blood of photographers is so accurate. She is an absolute wealth of knowledge and a damn good photographer.

As a new photographer just getting into the art, this is insanely inspiring

This is the MUST watch street photpgraphy content on KZread. Love this series! Makes me want to leave work, grab my camera and hit the streets!

LOVE when you have veteran photographers on the channel, it really helps people (like myself) get a different perspective and gives us much needed advice!

Wow...such terrific shots. Amazing how she's able to capture so many fleeting moments of interest that most of us would fail to recognize or be ready enough to capture.

What I really like about this interview and the others are the DOUBTS those photographers have. It's refreshing

It's not Melissa who takes the photo, it's the photo that takes Melissa. A humble attitude in the service of a view of humanity.

“ it’s so inefficient”. So true.

One of your best interviews. She spoke and we listened.

A lot of good wisdom here -- would love to see more Walkie Talkies with older street photographers. Can we get Matt Weber? Also great Daniel Arnold cameo at the end there

Refreshing non hipster, straight up person down to earth interview :)

I think photographers are the most thoughtful people out there. Really interesting and insightful interview.

This guy catching GREAT moments in the background without intending to. NYC is a unique place. Thank you for the walkie talkie!

all hail the digital street photographer!

She could teach 90% of YT street photographers, what is street photography all about. No funny clothing, no bs, no high fives, no playing big shots like those 90% do.

This is really great. I love her work, she's got a ton of knowledge to share, and I always love seeing female street photographers being highlighted. Only watched 10 minutes so far but I can't wait to finish this one

@Jan_Jespersen

Жыл бұрын

@X D compared to what?

@MV-bn6ez

Жыл бұрын

@X D Show us your pictures

Very mature talk! It is great to have videos like this where fathers of street photography are mentioned. It is important to have street photography history preserved.

This was an important walkie talkie Paulie, for woman photographer's and all of us. Melissa is amazing!

My new favorite, everything from what she says to how she expresses herself, and the photographs, amazing, great episode!

That is one of the most interesting photography films I've watched in an age. The constantly moving backdrop and sounds of the city was like I was actually there. Melissa is an engaging and communicative subject, and what she had to say was thankfully free of self importance. Likewise, the interviewer was perfect in that they let the subject speak with little prompting from them, a rare attribute these days. Add that to her wonderful images, and the fact that she didn't bore with discussions about her camera or lenses, she just got on with what she likes to do. I shall now go and watch some of the others in this series. Thank you for a most enjoyable film.e

@pierreghazarian6087

Жыл бұрын

it’s great to see serious and skilled people not taking themselves too seriously

fuck yeah paulie, this series is so so fire dude. honestly some of the best photography content on the platform. every episode is filled with so many lessons and tid bits of invaluable industry knowledge.

Love how candid she was about her shyness at the beginning - that’s definitely the hump that I have still yet to get over, so it’s great to see the result of someone who overcame their shyness in this genre

The way she expresses and communicates passion is just as inspiring as Joel's talent for the same thing, it's difficult to not be taken away with it.

I love it when my prejudices are broken. At first, a lady with dual residency in NYC and Connecticut struck me as just a rich wannabe, but over time I was impressed by her shots, her persistence and her wisdom. Kudos to you and her! For a 60-year-old guy, she's an inspiration (but how does she walks so fast?).

@josepartida1711

10 ай бұрын

she's a new yorker, they gotta walk fast lol

these videos are really inspiring, spent my whole life taking pictures and filming things but never realized my passion for it, I actually lost touch with it for awhile… started to think I just didn’t have the drive for anything. Thank you so much.

Every single sentence is a profound sense of considered wisdom and her photos are world class.

27:55 walking and taking such a photo is just pure talent. It is SO perfectly framed

One of the best Talkies. Vibe/energy of a mom/auntie but dropping straight photography GEMS. Lol

She's very tuned in. "Funny, without making fun". Thanks for exposing her - will be fan.

Definitely the most inspiring Walkie Talkie to date. Thank you for bringing her in!

This Walkie Talkie is just freaking good. The talk, the light, the sound, just everything says - take me there, I want to walk there with a camera!

She’s so inspiring! Thank you Paulie. 🙏

Nothing like waking up to a new episode of Walkie Talkie 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

Ive seen every episode multiple times, and this is by far one of my faves! Great work!👏🏻❤️

Paulie, thank you for this series. These videos are historic and will continue to inspire for many years to come!

I have my first photo walk with a bunch of people coming up in about an hour. I’ve been binging these videos. Thanks so much for these.

Melissa’s words and experience trigger inspiration in me to see moments everywhere I walk in life.

walkie talkies are my absolute favorite thing on youtube! looking forward to every single one

OH how happy am I to see women photographers! I love her!

Only 2 minutes in and already love her attitude, wisdom and images! Great video!

Melissa is a legend! Her photographs with the "SONY" is much MUCH better than many of the idolized Leica shooters out there right now. Thanks for putting her on. She has so much knowledge to offer.

Love these so much Paulie! Best authentic format for an interview.

Your walkie talkies are pure gold, all of them. Thank you so much.

Wow this is one of my favorites from this series so far. Her personality glows and so do her photos. Fantastic.

Thank you so much for these series! They are really eye opening and useful. Keep them coming :)

Didn't expect this to be so inspiring and motivational. Thanks!

One of your best episodes yet! What a great person, so much insight and wise takes.

Yes to these longer Walkie Talkies!!! Loved this. So many great lessons. Just makes me wanna get out and shoot :')

I love her honesty.

I cannot tell you how helpful this interview was. Thank you and thank you Melissa!

Love these! I always take something away from each one. Enjoy how candidly these photographers share.

"Shoot with your right brain, edit with your left brain." -- great quote.

Gosh I could hear her talk all day, every day

Mate, these walks talkies are at the top of my must view list. I’m learning a heap and it’s good to hear from so many different voices.

What a fantastic find! So glad I found this video and discovered Melissa. Thank you!

such insights, truths and relatable words. the best episode by far.

Another fantastic Walkie. I always learn something new from these - and Melissa sure delivers.. thanks Paulie!

I love her candidness about her work

Thanks Paulie for this another WT ! Great as usual but Melissa is amazing, she got the right words to talk about street ! Thanks for the work.

Only eleven minutes in, and I'm so enjoying Melissa. So much wisdom.

her energy is so cool! love it.

Melissa is wonderful to listen to, and has so many brilliant insights.

So many insightful quotes by and from Melissa here. Thank u for this great series, keep it up pls! 💛💛💛

Fantastic, enjoyed every minute. Walkie Talkie is the best series on YT currently. Keep up the great work Paulie.

I’ve only been shooting for a year and a half and this was some of the most inspiring advice I’ve ever seen. So many great quotes and cool life stories!

Super inspiring video, love Melissa’s take on the streets

An amazing interview! Melissa is such an inspiring, curious, thoughtful, and eloquent artist, and all of those qualities absolutely shine through here. Congrats to you both.

What an interview! So much wisdom just casually dropped. I gotta watch this again!

Thanks for featuring her! So many insights I can learn from. 👍

Thank you for continuing this series. Street was my first love and these discussions really help me stay open and excited about photography.

A genuine talent.

Melissa has the best vibes, this video makes me so happy

She's a great communicator and a fantastic street photographer, perfect, thanks both👏🏻

Incredibly inspirational. So delightful to realize that there are still some true humanist around. Thank you both for sharing

I am in awe of this lady. What a wonderful wonderful episode.

Pure inspiration! Thank you.

This serie does not stop getting better ! Thank you Paul for those videos, now I'm gonna take my camera and go roam the streets.

I can definitely see my idea of her in her pictures!!!! Her photos are amazing and her explanation of her intentions is inspiring! Bravo 🎉🎉🎉

Watching this just reminds me how much I miss the energy, rhythm and pulse of NYC. There's a flow to it, and Melissa is bobbing and weaving through it like a surfer riding a wave. Really cool.

the energy in these walkie talkies is at an all time high

Man this video makes me so happy. Love Melissa's perspective and this generally just makes me miss the shit out of NY 💖

The best Walkie Talkie to date. This one’s an online educational course unto itself. You’re doing such a great service to the entire street photography community (and the genre). Thanks Paulie B.

Absolutely love this. Hearing that someone so talented was shy to start off with gives me hope that I can overcome that boundary