The sole fact that this video took months to come to life speaks loudly about the effort you put in. Well done Sir.

Finally, after many years, I was able to find a channel that doesn't show a kid right out of the diapers, repeating street photography rules that were said decades ago, showing off their latest gear but not one single useful word about art. Thank you so much for giving quality references and presenting these artists with the respect they deserve. I hope it serves as a true inspiration to newcomer photographers and that it teaches them to look at the images that are everywhere instead of keep looking at their gear.

@peteberry3826

9 ай бұрын

I love your presentation. Especially your commentary. I enjoyed your comments on the Puritan drinking laws.

@drendelous

9 ай бұрын

i agree so so much

@Kjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjkj

7 ай бұрын

Well said

@Walkwithme83

7 ай бұрын

exactly

@bonzoes10

7 ай бұрын

Dipper ?

This is what KZread content should be, but rarely is. Your channel is able to be both informative and meaningful, and that's a huge feat of talent

I'm not a photographer, but I watched till the end like my life depended on it! While I was staying dry and cosy under the blanket, you went out there, shot in different conditions, and brought up all these brilliant ideas. Impressive work, and I loved the quoted interview in the end, as a conclusion. ❤

@ImitativePhotography

6 ай бұрын

Wonderful, glad you enjoyed it!

You have done a masterful job with Saul Leiter, capturing both style and technique. The atmosphere of colors, frames, and reflections is reminiscent of the master you are attempting to emulate. I think this is one of your best efforts in imitative photography.

Out of all of the photos, the most intriguing one for me was the top-down shot during winter of the woman and the walker. The minimalist use of empty space was quite captivating. ❤

When you mentioned how much he utilized winter conditions I expected you to end it there and advise we give that a try. The next thing I know you’re waiting 2 months till winter to actually demonstrate using Sol Leiter’s techniques in winter - RESPECT 👏👏👏

Your analysis of the elements of his work is eye-opening. Thank you so much for this video! ❤

Bravo. Leiter is my favorite photographer. But I seem to be overwhelmed when i think of trying to do something similar. But, your concentrating on anchor and abstract, red and yellow, negative space and nostalgia is a smart way to start. Your commentary, stories and photos are an inspiration. Looking forward to the next rainy day.

Yet another excellent video. I love the way you break down the work of key artists, and fuel us with the inspiration to further explore our own creativity.

Your videos are excellent! They are a fantastic way to educate photographers. Sometimes photography content can be difficult to relate to, but you do such an impressive job at breaking down the artists core features.

Always love these videos man. So much work and intent goes into each one. Thank you!

Such an inspiring piece of work! I really appreciate the time and effort you obviously put into the the planning and execution of this video. Definitely my kind of photography channel 👌🙌🙌👏

What a wonderful way to more fully appreciate and learn of the work of one of my favorite artists. Beautifully put together. And the music accompanying the snow scenes where you are shooting down from above of the building entrance…very special. Thanks

Great job on these! I really enjoy your deconstruction of photographic approaches. Thanks for all the work you put in.

I love watching these videos. First I learn about a brilliant photographer, and then it's like I'm in your head as you're out there figuring out what works as you go, always on your feet. This is an awesome channel.

A great video, Saul Leiter's work makes me wish I could have lived in those times for some reason. But the job of any photographer, hobbyist or professional, is to document the world as it is when they are alive. Leiter certainly did this to perfection. Keep up the great work.

I love your series on Imitative photography. These videos are both educative and inspiring. I hope you keep making them. You are a great educator as well as an excellent photographer.

@ImitativePhotography

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Carole. There's lots more to come!

Excellent! This is worth watching over and over! Thanks for taking me along!

Just discovered this channel. Can’t believe I’m just finding it now. These videos are equally informational and entertaining. Well edited, well written, great content, clear and concise. 10/10 might be my new favorite channel.

I am so happy to find this channel finally someone talks about photography and the art it is!!

Just discovered your channel and this great series of videos, what a fantastic way to discover great photographers' work and see how you put their style to test in practice! Cannot imagine the amount of work behind this video, thanks a lot!

Love Saul Leiter and this is an amazing work about him and his art that makes me understand him much better. Explanation of how he creates his composition is such a good reference for a young photographer. Thanks a bunch. 💘

Wonderful video and inspiration. Combining the artist and live shooting. Great music and visual perfection. Thank you 🙏

Thank you so much for introducing me to Saul Leiter! I am a photographer and will admit, I don't follow much if any photographer outside of one - Jim Brandenburg. I've loved Wolves since I was young. He is a master at that. But he's also someone that didn't take conventional shots. Which attracted me even more. Now, this is something that is more MY style. I look forward to learning more about Mr. Leiter. And becoming more of one to go into oblivion. 😉 Your winter shots from above got me emotional. Made me a little homesick for Chicago. Some of the best winters I've ever experienced. I also think you did a fantastic job with your "imitation" shots. Oh and great editing in regards to this video!!! NEW SUBSCRIBER!!

I appreciate the care that went into the making of this video. Very inspirational!

Thank you for creating and sharing such beautiful, inspiring work.

I love everything in your video. You’re a gifted story teller. I’m going to binge watch all your video.

One of the best videos on photography on KZread...thank you!!! Very inspiring!!!

Perfect video about the man, the artist and the photographer. I enjoyed every second of it. Thank you for the work you put into this and for sharing it with us.

I really enjoyed watching this. You have done a great job of analysing Leiter's images and showing how similar effects can be achieved. Thanks very much.

I love the mood that you created to explain the concept !!!

Beautiful homage to Leiter and his work. Thank you for taking the time to produce it with such a great narrative. Great work!

An excellent, nuanced and thoughtful approach to explaining the underpinnings of the process of a true street photography great. Thanks so much for the time and effort you have put into making such a thoughtful video about how we can learn from his process. Great photos, and a great explanation of the process and his influences. Thanks so much.

Wonderful video! Great to see a video not just educating us on a legendary and inspirational photographer, but you actually went out and provided us with practical real life examples of how the inspirations can become realities. Kudos to you! Well done.

Its beautiful the way you decoded a style and then showed us how to execute it.. Keep up the good work..

Great video, I enjoyed that certain events just ended up happening to you because you were just out there trying to take photos. I am new to photography, and this is by far the most informative and inspiring video I have seen. Thank you for taking all the time it took for you to make this video. Thank you for being a hard-working and passionate photographer

wow,best thing i've watched so far this year ! love the narration, photography journey, mood & the music. Perfect !

This is excellent ! I really appreciate the way you describe the photographer first, and then go out and shoot. You're photos are brillant like the process ! Best regards 💫

Holy cow. The quality of this video. One of the best youtube videos I’ve seen on street photography. Almost like a very well paced documentary. Love this. And thanks for sharing this.

One of the only channel notifications i actually look forward too. Something about trying to recreate the work of these greats feels so thrilling!!

Both your photos and the photos of Saul Leiter moved me!

Stunning pictures which capture the essence of Saul Leiter. Interesting background details of Saul Leiter's work and your process. Thanks so much for making this video.

You have a great knack for telling a story, this half an hour has been very much appreciated, please keep on doing these for my selfish needs!

I'm amazed by your extensive effort to reproduce such important photographers work. I'll give a try. Thank you for this content.

What an incredible film and way to honor Saul's work. Thank you for the inspiration and beautiful work!!

I appreciate your channel, your tastes, and your effort. In this particular case, you have demonstrated the genius of Saul Leiter. His artwork is glorious, and defies imitation.

Brilliant, inspirational, educational. I started to shout in my head, "shoot now" as you allowed images to unfold from the bridge… the meeting of red light and street car. Your final shot with red umbrella… that one will stay with me. Will be revisiting this video as I do your others.

This is the best video about Saul Leiter and street photographer. May need to watch more than once.

Thank you so much for putting the time and effort into this video , most enjoyable and also a rare video on here that is not selling gear . So refreshing, please keep this style 🙏🙏🙏👍👍

Thank you for your videos and inspiration I (and many other too) get from each video. Please continue your work.

WOW! One of the best videos about street photography ever. So well made, nice edited, just perfect. And I can imagine it was not so easy with a manual lens and umbrella to operate all :D

You did a fine job on the video production and the photographs. Thank you very much for your time you've sacrificed to inspire and entertain.

One of the most inspiration photography creator on KZread. Thank you

The title came up as a suggestion and I thought 25 minutes I"ll check it out, quickly... and stayed the entire way through. Very well done I'll be checking out more of your work. And I've got some inspiration to try some new things.

Dude this location your at is simply amazing. No matter what season your shooting in. Love your videos keep up the great work sir...

Thank you for making content like this. You have no idea how much it helps.

Men, this is so inspiring. I can not thank you enough.

The quotes are so powerful and inspiring. Thank-you.

Once again, astonishing work. I really admire the planning and the patience you had to make this. Bravo !

@ImitativePhotography

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

You really nailed a few shots, that looked a lot like Leiter's work. Especially the red umbrella, but I have a feeling you knew that (by placing it last on the list of photos you took). You could have used the Picture Styles on your Canon to emulate expired film, but perhaps that was beyond the scope of your project. Keep the videos coming!

One of the best KZread video's I've seen. Thanks for the insight and attention to detail - I'm now a subscriber...

I recently discovered your channel and I am shocked by the quality of your content. Your what-why-how approach in photography and the photographers behind is magnificent!

Another excellent video. There are so many KZread photography charlatans, self-labelled street photography 'experts' and vloggers with hundreds of thousands of subscribers who only ever produce very average work accompanied by crappy video content. The influence they hold frustrates me when there are far better and more educational channels like yours out there. The time and effort you spend both researching and then photographing, not to mention editing, is to be commended. Yours is one of those channels all photographers should watch, be they experienced or new because, if nothing else, you inspire us to go out and experiment. Keep up the great work.

Thanks for great clip! Beautifully presented.

You have a great photography channel. I am so glad I camr across it. Looking forward to more of your videos.

This is what we/(I) have been waiting for. A genuinely beautiful, considered video about a really interesting photography subject. Totally enjoyable and really useful. Thankyou.

A masterful and delicious analysis, explanation and emulation. This is one of your best. Your approach teaches and inspires more than any other channel I know of. And does it in a refreshingly calm and intelligent manner.

@ImitativePhotography

11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear!

You're the best youtube channel for learning photography

Fantaboulous! Thanks for this share. So many things make more sense.

Excellent information about Saul, and that you made photographs recreating Leiter's style. Well done!

Truly a great video. Glad I found it. Will be viewing more. Thank you for creating this and posting it.

Simply beautiful.

Excellent video! I'm a huge fan of Saul. Thanks for doing this.

I love this so much. Especially the field recordings instead of stock music or so. Makes me want to get out and about.

This was a very beautiful video - thank you and please keep up the great work!

Beautiful lesson and beautiful shots.

So glad i came across your channel, very well presented...beautiful.

Photography for many has become forgotten, art form. Nice to look at people in the past who viewed his photography as his art, and we were able to cut out of the everyday world, something beautiful and unique and interesting that we all walk by every day, but never stopped to look.And he humbly captured it for others to see and enjoy. Thank you for this unique inspiration which I will apply to my own photography and unknowingly have been doing over the years as I like many of these same elements that he used. Regards Gerry

I loved this. It reminds me of what i look for. Its like mirroring wavelengths listening to you explore. 😊

Great video. Toronto looks lovely. The story quality of your presentation had me hooked from the star.

Excellent video about Saul Leiter Style and technique!!!

I am glad that KZread recommended your channel. I can finally start to unshroud the mystery of Miksang photography by looking through this lens and adding some grammar to explain my process

Absolutely beautiful video! Thanks!

Brilliant work! Captivating and inspiring. Thanks for such a masterful video.

I really love this channel. I am only now getting into photography but this has been a great resource for a beginner looking to draw some inspiration.

Really fantastic exercise, and really well presented. Gives me a jolt of inspiration. Thank you.

absolutely my favorite artist！

thank you for putting this together! what a great inspirational video.

Love your videos. Fantastic and brilliant. Don’t stop 👍

so relaxing

Very nice, thank you. Retired 70 year old here, photo hobbyist in the 70's and 80's, was going to pick up a camera again, but digital menus turn me off. I will check your other videos out, thanks again!

I just loved this. Has really helped with my ideas for street photography

One of your best videos! Great job! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

That was VERY interesting and intriguing. Thoroughly enjoyed watching and listening.

Maybe I haven't seen enough videos on KZread or read enough. But this is the first time I've seen a breakdown of how someone took their photos. Great stuff!

Thank you for introducing me to this inspirational artist. Great little project!

Wow, I thoroughly enjoyed this. My photographic style naturally tends to lean this abstract way of reflections, layers and obscurity but I always feel like I’m doing things “wrong” - perhaps I just observe things unusually. Loved your video style of discussing the history, showing Saul’s work and going out to experiment with it yourself. ✨

@ImitativePhotography

5 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

Great idea for a video, well done and thanks for the tribute to Saul Leiter.

I really love his style❤️