How To Take Photos Like Robert Frank

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I hope you enjoyed this episode on how to take photos like the legendary Robert Frank: trovatten.com/robert-frank/
Who was Robert Frank?
Robert Frank was a Swiss-American photographer and filmmaker, born on November 9, 1924, and died on September 9, 2019. He is widely considered as one of the most important and influential photographers of the 20th century.
Frank first gained recognition for his book "The Americans," which was published in 1958. The book is a collection of photographs that Frank took during his travels across the United States in the mid-1950s. It offers a candid and often critical view of American society and culture, and is now considered a seminal work in the history of photography.

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  • @FTrovatten
    @FTrovatten3 жыл бұрын

    Which photographer should I do next? Watch the next episode of this series kzread.info/head/PLQAJ8pSCXDc6eeFnrjnBnvXyPYNNUQzph. Also a big THANK YOU to everyone who has become a member of my channel: geni.us/trovatten. We might only be 5 members now, but it helps me create videos like this :)!

  • @davidmb2587

    @davidmb2587

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think it's a fun exercise! You got some really good ones. And you always see YOUR style in the photos too. Next one: Henri Cartier-Bresson?

  • @teodavid739

    @teodavid739

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great video...Studying those before you sets the course for finding your own style...i find it to help me think outside the box because i think, "this has been done before, what can i do different?" Great video...

  • @TokyoGritandGrain

    @TokyoGritandGrain

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's the journey, not the destination. 🙂

  • @_lowcountry

    @_lowcountry

    3 жыл бұрын

    I guess they didn’t realize you already have your own style lol

  • @JordanMorrison1

    @JordanMorrison1

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think with any art the best way to push its boundaries is to learn everything about that art. Once you have that foundation, then begin to adapt your knowledge into a truly unique style! You're doing an amazing job, keep indulging in the foundations and soon people will be studying your unique style as part of their foundational learning process!

  • @andrewz379
    @andrewz3793 жыл бұрын

    great video 6:28 drivers are slowing down and let you take the photo, how cool is that.

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes exactly! Saw that when editing the video too!

  • @montycraig5659

    @montycraig5659

    3 жыл бұрын

    Seems like typical Mexican culture. The people are very polite!

  • @AhmedBristolskiy
    @AhmedBristolskiy3 жыл бұрын

    Fun fact, R.Frank took over 30k pictures while traveling across the States, and chose only 83 to publish in the Americans. So, everything is about curating your gallery.

  • @arunashamal

    @arunashamal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dirty secret of street photography is shooting in bulk! and then finding a one good photo...many youtubers trying to tell us that you can get couple masterpieces everytime you go out.. but it is not the case

  • @AhmedBristolskiy

    @AhmedBristolskiy

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@arunashamal definitely, H.Cartier-Bresson made over 300k snaps, and his gallery consist max 0.1% of shooted.

  • @j.carlosneria179

    @j.carlosneria179

    3 жыл бұрын

    that must've been so expensive in those days god damn

  • @arunashamal

    @arunashamal

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@j.carlosneria179 probably less than buying 2 rolls of portra today!

  • @albertos.r.4455

    @albertos.r.4455

    10 ай бұрын

    @@arunashamal indeed! 🙂

  • @a7drewiii882
    @a7drewiii8823 жыл бұрын

    I’m enjoying this series!! Keep them coming Frederik 🎞

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Plenty to come :)

  • @diegomlpz3094
    @diegomlpz30943 жыл бұрын

    How to take photos like Fan Ho!! Would really like to see you try that style in Mexico

  • @carlosgerardofernandezluza6810

    @carlosgerardofernandezluza6810

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fan Ho is amazing!

  • @mapakern3979

    @mapakern3979

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes please

  • @erus86

    @erus86

    3 жыл бұрын

    My vote also!

  • @charlessweeney5546

    @charlessweeney5546

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fan Ho was my very first thought. There are so many classic photographers to cover. You could go on for a very long time.

  • @YesImZane

    @YesImZane

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m a Fan of this suggestion

  • @djsoulfilter
    @djsoulfilter3 жыл бұрын

    Love your interaction with Pedro 😎👍🏼👍🏼

  • @le.casten8109
    @le.casten81093 жыл бұрын

    15:36 wooow, a real highlight here. Luv it!

  • @jpegdotjpg2993
    @jpegdotjpg29933 жыл бұрын

    Great perspective. I really appreciate you addressing compassionate street photography and the inherent privilege there. And also how Frank's work lives in that space. Well said.

  • @juntin4339
    @juntin43393 жыл бұрын

    Can't help clicking into this video even its's now 03:28 in my time zone. Your works are just fabulous.

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear! Good night Jun!

  • @TokyoGritandGrain
    @TokyoGritandGrain3 жыл бұрын

    The generational commentary and photos really hit it. That's a special thing. Great work, again.

  • @davidwoods80
    @davidwoods803 жыл бұрын

    The best channel on street photography! Excellent in every way. You've honoured Frank with your own good work.

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much David!

  • @mateo_cs

    @mateo_cs

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @paulabologna1327
    @paulabologna1327 Жыл бұрын

    You're totally right about recognizing privilege in photography!! It's so important to understand the power dynamics involved when we take pictures. Your comment also got me thinking about something my anthropology professor once said. They stressed the significance of not reducing people to just their poverty when we document them. It's a challenge, but we should strive to see their complete humanity and the richness of their experiences.

  • @vitoriamac
    @vitoriamac3 жыл бұрын

    I’m addicted to this serie ♥️ so nice!

  • @karlosmartinez8999
    @karlosmartinez89993 жыл бұрын

    Those boots under the truck, that was great, keep up and thank you for your pasion.

  • @dadisiolutosin4279
    @dadisiolutosin42793 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. Frederik, I still want to see you do Gordon Parks.

  • @KeinAzzlack
    @KeinAzzlack Жыл бұрын

    This "how to take photos like" series is one of the most inspiring on KZread

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @paulwoolrich4765
    @paulwoolrich47653 жыл бұрын

    As a Mexican i see that you are very respectful and sympathetic with people who are not as fortunate as you. We all are foreigners some where and is understood, you are lucky Mexicans will not belittle you or put you down but not only encourage you but support you more than just morally and that coming from a less fortunate people than you makes them wealthier and better. Keep up the good work man

  • @j.carlosneria179
    @j.carlosneria1793 жыл бұрын

    I'm incredibly glad you took your family to Orinoco tacos, perfect mix between Mexican and foreign experience with great flavour. I've been binging all of your content, incredibly honest and charming. Love it.

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Really.

  • @j.carlosneria179

    @j.carlosneria179

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FTrovatten Man! you okay there? I miss your content!

  • @Necroblob
    @Necroblob3 жыл бұрын

    This series is both interesting and inspiring. Love your humility and thoughtfulness about how others perceive what you are doing. Please keep doing these!

  • @patdurr
    @patdurr3 жыл бұрын

    This series of videos “How to Take Photos Like...” are wonderful. Keep em’ coming.

  • @simonssol3526
    @simonssol35262 жыл бұрын

    Honestly man, your channel is incredible. The way you approach people in the street is with such respect and kindness. Your explanation on compassion in photography is on point. Thanks for all the content. It is inspiring

  • @MadredeAgua9
    @MadredeAgua93 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant. You captured his heart, soul, artistry, and compassion.

  • @theanglohouse601
    @theanglohouse6013 жыл бұрын

    I just came across your YT and IG channels last night and I can't stop watching your vids. I identify with everything you say and do! You are an incredible inspiration. Thank you and please keep these vids coming!!!

  • @jeremyjs8863
    @jeremyjs88633 жыл бұрын

    This is great. So glad to find your work. Particularly appreciate the way you work with people, showing respect and kindness. Setting a great example - which ultimately helps protect the genre.

  • @moldoveanumihai4174
    @moldoveanumihai41743 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love this channel. Good work Frederik

  • @acexl
    @acexl3 жыл бұрын

    This is an amazing Series. I love the mix of history lesson with the actual practice. the addition of the shaky shots and rejections of people to have their photos taken was also nice to remind us that everyone makes those mistakes and everyone has to have a thick skin to keep doing street photography.

  • @shinjukumasterlord6252
    @shinjukumasterlord62523 жыл бұрын

    Love this series! It’s excellent and your photos are nothing but quality. Keep up the great work!

  • @nm213
    @nm2133 жыл бұрын

    loving this series so far!

  • @Lucas_Reartes
    @Lucas_Reartes3 жыл бұрын

    Fred, this serie is awesome!!! Thank you sooo muchh for sharing this with us!

  • @jennyaquino5291
    @jennyaquino52913 жыл бұрын

    Love this video and I’m excited for what’s next to come in this series!!

  • @justinkingery2489
    @justinkingery24893 жыл бұрын

    What a series! Thoroughly enjoying this. Your Rollei photos are killer, man. You're improving all the time, for real.

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot! 👊🏼

  • @philippber6760
    @philippber67603 жыл бұрын

    I can hardly image the amount of work that goes into these videos, highly appreciated, keep going 👍

  • @sherrioster7012
    @sherrioster70123 жыл бұрын

    I'm really enjoying this series. Thank you!

  • @TheGameCalledReality
    @TheGameCalledReality3 жыл бұрын

    Joel Meyerowitz - both his streetwork style and the different perspective he took when using large format cameras like in Cape Light would be really interesting!

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    I made this one! Did you watch it :)?

  • @TheGameCalledReality

    @TheGameCalledReality

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FTrovatten i did! fantastic work as always man

  • @djsoulfilter
    @djsoulfilter3 жыл бұрын

    This new series is amazing and inspirational!!

  • @thomas9884
    @thomas98843 жыл бұрын

    Love this new series! Very inspiring! Keep it up! 👌👏

  • @raph_stre
    @raph_stre3 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel, Frederik! Interesting inspirational format.

  • @Moshie71
    @Moshie713 жыл бұрын

    Lovin' your "How to shot like ..." posts... bringing back the greats.

  • @wenders5884
    @wenders58843 жыл бұрын

    I've been watching your videos for the last couple of days and they make me very happy. You're great and really friendly. I've learned a lot, thank you very much.

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s means a lot! Thanks for taking the time to let me know!

  • @cityhunter2501
    @cityhunter25013 жыл бұрын

    loved these series and have watched them all!

  • @nicolasbnhm1250
    @nicolasbnhm12503 жыл бұрын

    Love this video format ! 🖤

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear!

  • @romanireva
    @romanireva3 жыл бұрын

    People, clothes, things were beautiful at those times and street photographs were as a consequence MUCH MUCH more beautiful

  • @derbert546
    @derbert5463 жыл бұрын

    Pls do more of these! Love the interesting content and your commentary

  • @victorcarmelo8606
    @victorcarmelo86063 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful, lovely Mexican Street life, love the generation ones, reminds me of home in Malta.

  • @guiibraganca
    @guiibraganca3 жыл бұрын

    you're helping me a lot to go out and take some street photographs!! this video is awesome!!

  • @tomrom76able
    @tomrom76able3 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed that episode. Great pictures! One of the best that you took 👍

  • @emediamoto
    @emediamoto3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for doing this series Frederik! I find it very interesting to see how you interpret another photographer's style.

  • @RickGTI2019
    @RickGTI2019 Жыл бұрын

    You had me at “compassion without exploitation “ I subscribed ! Thanks, Rick….. 🇺🇸

  • @121AE
    @121AE3 жыл бұрын

    Love this series Frederik! Looking forward to learn about old photographers.

  • @michelerussell3702
    @michelerussell37023 жыл бұрын

    Really nice episode.... please keep them coming. You are on the right track.

  • @AyrBlues
    @AyrBlues3 жыл бұрын

    I'm really enjoying your videos, they give me inspiration........well done!!

  • @Caballeroshot
    @Caballeroshot3 жыл бұрын

    As a Mexican myself I see no disrespect in what you're doing, we need more photographers to document our people and our culture with the respect and humility you take to your work. Great video series, loving this project. Cuidate y muchos saludos desde Texas!

  • @leemjfreeman9856
    @leemjfreeman98563 жыл бұрын

    You and Pierre Lambert are the only 2 youtubers I watch every minute of. Great content, always!

  • @zarate1om
    @zarate1om3 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos and amazing photos! I recently started trying college and instead of looking at specified photography subjects as forced, I embraced them and used it as an opportunity to shoot out of my comfort zone. It is kind of embarrassing because all of my photos are crap, but I am gaining so much experience and humility from trying to shoot things that I never would have before. I think that forcing yourself to shoot in another photographers style is so beneficial! I might try it on my own, even though I don’t run a channel.

  • @1606gturbo
    @1606gturbo3 жыл бұрын

    i love that you spoke of taking photos with compassion not exploitation. great video

  • @wallywo7392
    @wallywo73923 жыл бұрын

    Enjoying this, thanks for your hard work.

  • @miguelbmelo
    @miguelbmelo3 жыл бұрын

    Another great exercise in photography, might try this one myself later today!

  • @TCinSoCal
    @TCinSoCal3 жыл бұрын

    I truly enjoy your videos & photos..as well as your perspective. Inspiring. Thank you.

  • @dennisbrandtfoto
    @dennisbrandtfoto3 жыл бұрын

    So much of Inspiration in one Video thank you

  • @paulaquipel7472
    @paulaquipel74723 жыл бұрын

    I saw your Vivian video, now this just subbed! Keep up the great work, very enjoyable, interesting and educational to watch. Thank you 🙏

  • @steven1000000000
    @steven10000000003 жыл бұрын

    This "how to take photos like..." series is really great. Keep them comming.

  • @JoeLopez
    @JoeLopez3 жыл бұрын

    Well done! You have some solid images here, I love the theme. Keep it up!

  • @joeep46
    @joeep46 Жыл бұрын

    Dude you are a good person. And thanks for showing those out of focused shots.

  • @christopherrodriguez1269
    @christopherrodriguez12693 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always! I like that you included those blurry shots and showed that not every shot is a keeper haha I would love to see you channel Diane Arbus next!

  • @LuciaHewitt
    @LuciaHewitt3 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are always interesting and I enjoy your photography!

  • @Jixer56
    @Jixer563 жыл бұрын

    Superb video with spectacular images. Really capture the Frank feel documenting some special moments.

  • @jjaazzee
    @jjaazzee3 жыл бұрын

    A treat watching you photograph my city. The way you captured Coyoacán reminds me of how I saw it while growing up and walking around there every weekend. We should all aspire to retain that curious eye as if everything was new.

  • @gbattisbal
    @gbattisbal2 жыл бұрын

    I like your series of programs about how to photograph like. Good job. Thank you for sharing.

  • @sholombrummel3732
    @sholombrummel37323 жыл бұрын

    Love this!!

  • @DanGleebowls
    @DanGleebowls3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video as always Frederik, keep up the great work 👏🏻

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @kiranmohanty7815
    @kiranmohanty78153 жыл бұрын

    Great work dude. Really educational. I am checking out this series.

  • @albertos.r.4455
    @albertos.r.445510 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your videos. You are a very talented and sensible person.

  • @neilharding6092
    @neilharding60923 жыл бұрын

    I really like your channel, you cover a lot of good and varied content. I love the "how to take photos like..." Keep it up, your videos are a joy! Thank you Frederik.

  • @davidgodfrey1815
    @davidgodfrey18153 жыл бұрын

    Very good, thank you. I stumbled across your channel this morning. I have been taking photos for about 50 years, more or less, and learn something new every time. I like the way you break down the elements of style. I think I will take my 2 1/4 TLR out for a walk.

  • @mapakern3979
    @mapakern39793 жыл бұрын

    I think you nailed it pretty much this time. Robert Frank suits very well your personal style, I totally see the connection!

  • @WalkingArchive
    @WalkingArchive3 жыл бұрын

    amazing series How To Take Photos Like, thanks!

  • @Jason-Scott
    @Jason-Scott3 жыл бұрын

    super inspirational

  • @EmilSiapnoChannel
    @EmilSiapnoChannel3 жыл бұрын

    Terry Richardson! I know he's known for his fashion work but he does some really awesome street photography as well!

  • @seguiric
    @seguiric3 жыл бұрын

    Just started watching your videos yesterday. I think your concept is brilliant photographing like the masters. It is quite inspiring and im going to try your ideas my next time out with my mirrorless camera.

  • @underscorerm1678
    @underscorerm16783 жыл бұрын

    I'm loving the thought you're bringing back the legacy of these great people! I hope you could do some of FAN HO's or Trent Parke! ❤ love ph

  • @issue_1337
    @issue_13373 жыл бұрын

    These photos are really great, you definitely became comfortable with this camera! Superb quality! Also it's nice to see more and more people recognizing you.

  • @amberlion4896
    @amberlion48963 жыл бұрын

    Frederik great genuine guy! Keep it up man. Nicely done

  • @susygrundahl144
    @susygrundahl1443 жыл бұрын

    Love it, Frederik 🙌 So Nice to See the place we went together and the good taco restaurant. Can’t wait to visit you again 😘

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yess exactly :) I should find a legendary Danish photographer to do a video about when I come home during Christmas :)

  • @grafishing7921
    @grafishing79212 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful and aesthetic video! I love it!

  • @davidponce1901
    @davidponce19013 жыл бұрын

    Muy buenos videos Guero. Gracias por compartir. 👊

  • @dave8540
    @dave85403 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this one Frederik

  • @samiissa7668
    @samiissa76683 жыл бұрын

    dude .. you're an amazing photographer!

  • @abchappell01
    @abchappell013 жыл бұрын

    Your presentation of this video and this topic is so enjoyable as well as educational :)

  • @richardbirger2245
    @richardbirger22453 жыл бұрын

    excellent video, I like all the explanatory information

  • @karoltomasch8063
    @karoltomasch80633 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Frederik...👍😍📷

  • @bqfilms
    @bqfilms3 жыл бұрын

    lovely shots and video! people seem super friendly in mexico

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! They are!

  • @tiefseemiez9387
    @tiefseemiez93873 жыл бұрын

    This series is such a great idea and you really are a very charismatic person to present it. Also I like your photos! This is especially interesting for me since I don't really do street photography myself. I like the different approaches and that you, at least in this video, can also learn something about Mexico. =)

  • @alejandrodemorizi
    @alejandrodemorizi2 жыл бұрын

    your spanish is great, this is the second video of yours I see, and I´m learning a lot, im new in this thing, and just decided to go a year black and white, so your videos are of great help and also beautifully made.

  • @alejandrosotopascual77
    @alejandrosotopascual773 жыл бұрын

    Great composition.

  • @mbottambotta
    @mbottambotta3 жыл бұрын

    Love it, thanks

  • @hanifmacca
    @hanifmacca3 жыл бұрын

    Some lovely photos in your gallery mate. Insipiring.

  • @franciscabecker3270
    @franciscabecker32703 жыл бұрын

    Loove this!

  • @specialized41
    @specialized413 жыл бұрын

    Is your best Series of videos. Thanks for share with us.

  • @omribenbenisty
    @omribenbenisty3 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always!

  • @ribsy
    @ribsy3 жыл бұрын

    you are fast with the rollei! impressive 😊