Portraits with the Leica Q2

Can you shoot Portraits with the Q2?
Is it Art? Or is it an Adventure? You decide!
PRINTS HERE - staley.darkroom.tech/
Website: benstaley.com/
IG: / staley
Music by Bo Blount

Пікірлер: 633

  • @borisharold
    @borisharold4 жыл бұрын

    Nice work and good exemple that’s there is nothing like a portait lens or a landscape lens ... would you consider showing us your post processing for the q2 dngs ? Thanks

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bo. I hadn't considered that but... Maybe? I didn't really want to do that kind of channel but if folks are really interested I could show the editing fairly easily. Spoiler alert, I do very little editing most of the time... Would you rather see Portraits or Landscapes. Or both?

  • @Mulokaj

    @Mulokaj

    4 жыл бұрын

    Adventure & Art Portraits 🙏🏼

  • @borisharold

    @borisharold

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@adventureStaley thanks ! please don't turn your channel into a boring tech one :-) . I m just curious to see how much other Leica's owners push the sliders in Lightroom ( or whatever software) as I feel Leica DNG's don't need as much processing as other RAW files . So I am not that much after a specific genre but more how to boost gently and in a natural way the Q2 files . many thanks

  • @bingebinge3722

    @bingebinge3722

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@adventureStaley When given the options, the answer would almost always be... both? :D Great video! It might help to have a Instagram link as well in order to promote your channel.

  • @ziggy149

    @ziggy149

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@adventureStaley I’m late, but both. I’m in the beginning process of trading up to the Q2 Monochrom from the Typ 246 Monochrom with the 35mm Summilux; which I also had committed to for a year a - my year was up this past September and I’m still shooting with it and love it. The low light capability alone of the Q2M has me ready to give it a go.

  • @ijonaskisselbach6758
    @ijonaskisselbach67583 жыл бұрын

    Came for the Leica Q2, stayed for the talk on portraiture at the end. Thank you.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate that Ijonas 🙏🏻

  • @2x_eyes

    @2x_eyes

    Жыл бұрын

    same here. really grateful to hear what was said about portraiture at the end. same perspective rings true with making music/producing/recording

  • @martinandersen7628
    @martinandersen76285 ай бұрын

    Some people on yotube says you can´t take portraits with the Q2, but you just proved them wrong... Thanks man!

  • @taylerprosser2024
    @taylerprosser20244 жыл бұрын

    In an environment where all we hear is how the q2 isn’t a camera for portraits, you just proved them all wrong. Fantastic work! This just proves that while it might take more work to get the shot, you can definitely get the shot. Thank you!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Tayler! It's a powerful little tool. Appreciate you stopping by.

  • @karljacobson8521
    @karljacobson8521 Жыл бұрын

    What is the most important component in a portrait? It is the eyes. Getting the connection between the subject’s eyes and the viewer is the most important.

  • @GoodLifeInSpain
    @GoodLifeInSpain3 жыл бұрын

    I'm a long-time photographer who just recently got a Q2 and love taking environmental portraits, so I really enjoyed your video. It was inspirational on many levels!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate that

  • @f__e__e__l__e__e__p
    @f__e__e__l__e__e__p Жыл бұрын

    you are a great man and a great photographer. The way you present these people is remarkable.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you pal

  • @MikeMayerPhotograph
    @MikeMayerPhotograph4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely ingenious work Ben! Your portraits with the Q2 are stunning. Images with character telling a story 👍🏼😎

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Mike!

  • @lucyo.
    @lucyo.4 жыл бұрын

    I loved it! I like especially those portraits when the light hits the faces from above, it gives some extra symbolic meaning. I also believe we are made of energy and that we may and do project it to our surroundings. When I photograph my family or friends is definitely about light and shadow. Light is something that I notice first and then search for the perfect angle. Best portraits "happened " to me when there is mutual acceptance and both photographer and the person photographed are on same frequency, love frequency.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    YES! Awesome observations Lucy! When we start looking at the light all the time we become tuned to it and can capitalize on opportunities. Thanks for always showing up here!

  • @jayse1195
    @jayse1195 Жыл бұрын

    Just stumbled upon this and instantly loved it all! I've been thinking to try my Ricoh GR (2013 one) for portraits and this video has really inspired me. Thank you sir, subscribed! All the best, -Jay.

  • @gravity_dog
    @gravity_dog3 жыл бұрын

    You, my friend, are one inspiring human being. Keep up the awesome work, can't wait to see more!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aww man thank you so much Magnus! Much more is on the way!

  • @johananGR
    @johananGR Жыл бұрын

    You created a wonderful world with beautiful people. I can’t thank you enough. Your love and respect is clearly shining through the portraits you take. … and of course I want a Q2 now.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir

  • @29jug11
    @29jug119 ай бұрын

    A huge thank you ! You have opened my eyes. I have just acquired a Leica Q , I love portraiture, I paint portraits…. You have educated me today. More please!

  • @keibro13
    @keibro134 жыл бұрын

    I agree with your thoughts. I went off portraiture because it became “same, same”. I used 85s and 135s, which was like shooting fish in a barrel. I now have a Q2 as a carry around camera, and you have inspired me to go back to portrait photography. Great video, BTW.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Man that’s awesome Keith! Thanks so much for watching. Go crush it.

  • @ronald7482

    @ronald7482

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did you keep your 35 and 85mm?

  • @keibro13

    @keibro13

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Everything has it case. I’m selling my 135 though, as it sees little use. I also have some tiny Voigtlanders: the 35 Skopar and the 50 Heliar. These are small and light with a vintage rendering. I also have a Voigtlander 28 Ultron. I believe that rendering is as important as focal length. Clinical is not always best.

  • @JS-shim
    @JS-shim4 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant work. The photographer is always the most important element. However, as a Q2 owner, I can sincerely state it's the first camera I've owned that makes me look like a better photographer. You are 100% correct on the angles. Shooting up close with this great wide angle lens, I have produced the best potraits of my life.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I love that camera! Thanks so much for stopping by.

  • @Rob-es9qc
    @Rob-es9qc4 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous work, and a thoroughly enjoyable and informative video. I've been considering the Q2 since it came out, and you've pushed me quite a bit closer to taking the plunge. Thank you!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much Rob! It’s a powerful little tool. My favorite digital camera of all time.

  • @dunkkid23
    @dunkkid233 жыл бұрын

    I stumbled here looking for portraits done on the Q2 and now I’m leaving as a subscriber. I appreciate your knowledge, experiences, and your philosophies. Thanks for the video.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @teal.photos
    @teal.photos2 жыл бұрын

    Oooh, YES! Excellent! Such a great video! So many great photos! Love it.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @marcotonelliphotography
    @marcotonelliphotography Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Just bought a Q2. Normally I shoot with a Canon 85 1.2. But falling in love every day more with my Q2. The pics look great. Would love to see more about how you shoot the portraits.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    Жыл бұрын

    Lots of videos about that here. Dig in.

  • @paulsehstedt6275
    @paulsehstedt62752 жыл бұрын

    Great work! Nothing more, nothing less! Keep on rolling!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @fotodivision
    @fotodivision Жыл бұрын

    I sold my x100v a week ago and bought a Q2. Looooove it. Best decision . Another brilliant post. Gracias Amigo.

  • @MrBillboeing
    @MrBillboeing4 жыл бұрын

    Great pictures, nice to see what is possible with practice and a great eyes and passion for portraits.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate that! Theres a documentary Portrait video coming soon. It's going to be a good one. Thanks for the support!

  • @jumbodog5955
    @jumbodog59554 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic work! Love it.. especially the Namibia work 👌... couldn’t agree more about the connection to the subject... the last bit was very intriguing... looking forward to more of that .... Fantastic work

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated!Thanks so much for stopping by.

  • @bugsybunny398
    @bugsybunny3983 жыл бұрын

    I felt it was a lesson in capturing the landscape of the human form. Art definitely. Connecting with and loving people is always an adventure. Bravo.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much for watching !

  • @jcbarker1
    @jcbarker13 жыл бұрын

    So glad I found your channel. Great photographs and great wisdom. Thanks.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad you found it too Barker. Cheers.

  • @romzaish
    @romzaish3 жыл бұрын

    You seem to be a good human being, just discovered your channel and subscribed. I love the interaction you had with your subjects in the portraits. That connection transpires in the video

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really really appreciate that Romy.

  • @JeffreyHauser
    @JeffreyHauser Жыл бұрын

    A bold decision, no doubt to sell off your “portrait” lenses.Wide angle lenses offer a different perspective, but offer a distinct look, when used in a creative manner. Sometimes less is more.😊

  • @johnabbott5097
    @johnabbott50974 жыл бұрын

    Your portraits are freakin awesome,your subjects are off the chart ! Fantastic!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate that John!

  • @robertlingley5300
    @robertlingley53004 жыл бұрын

    Love the dramatic, B&W, high contrast!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Robert!

  • @GordonWebster
    @GordonWebster Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful wide angle portraits! So great to see portrait work beyond the usual "85-105 with compression". The ambience of the environment really contributes to the subject rather than detracting or distracting. Your channel is awesome and inspiring - thank you :-)

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Gordon!

  • @rafaelsmit4080

    @rafaelsmit4080

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I love about wide angle portraiture. Not only is the connection between you and the subject of importance, but also the connection between the subject and his/her environment. That makes the portrait so much more interesting than the average 85mm shot.

  • @JaysonSantos
    @JaysonSantos2 жыл бұрын

    One of the best videos about photography I’ve ever seen. This is not about the Q2. This is pure photography. Everyone can apply what you are saying on an iPhone. Really inspiring.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate that

  • @PatrickKelliherlongwood
    @PatrickKelliherlongwood2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. A review of the Q2 with out being a product review. Love the way you left me thinking at the end of the most important thing about portraits. Never thought about it that way. Always looking to improve through gear and you just thought me to learn something completely different and challenge myself. A lesson for many things in life. Thank you and Thank you. Keep up the good work and challenging us.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Patrick!

  • @cc_chapman
    @cc_chapman4 жыл бұрын

    The connection IS the most important part. Everything else matters of course, but if there is no connection then it isn't going to be as great of a portrait. So many great shots, but I truly loved the locals and the dive bar ones the most.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Thanks for always showing up CC!

  • @mattdayphoto
    @mattdayphoto4 жыл бұрын

    Didn’t realize you had a channel! Instantly subscribed, always enjoy seeing your work. This was great.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Matt! Dude, thank you very much! Long time watcher of your content. Been wanting to start this for years and you were one of the OG dudes who helped me believe this could be done without being a total DB. I love your authenticity. In fact I reference you in the next video - it's already uploaded and will be live next week. Dude, thanks!

  • @jackmatthews9390
    @jackmatthews93903 жыл бұрын

    So so good and human! Loved it. Agree it’s about the human connection and being willing.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much Jack!

  • @cranswickart
    @cranswickart Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video and wonderful photos, I love the dramatic and moody tonal contrast. I enjoyed hearing your thoughts at the end as to what makes for an interesting portrait. I’m a portrait painter and have loved portraits all my life; I completely agree with the importance of relationship and connection with the subject, it’s the unspoken relationship between artist and sitter which is the secret to expressing something that goes much deeper than just a good likeness. Thanks for the video. David

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you David

  • @hom296
    @hom296 Жыл бұрын

    Ben. Thank you. Amazing video and amazing thoughts.

  • @DanielNovello
    @DanielNovello4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts and photos, man! They are awesome!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Daniel!!

  • @billyabroad8057
    @billyabroad80573 жыл бұрын

    Just discovered your channel while researching the Leica Q2. It’s my type of channel subscribed!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh man, thank ya so much Billy!! There are several Q2 vids coming up that I am very excited about. Cheers!

  • @carvera9496
    @carvera94963 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your genuine generous honesty. Your truth truly sheds light on the reality of photography if you will. It really helped me with my own perspective of photography. I’m not much of a talker, however I’m sponging up & learning as much as I can. Sincerely, thank you.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @nikwestphoto
    @nikwestphoto3 жыл бұрын

    I also love portraiture and I'm loving your work and enjoyed this video. Gives me food for thought. Cheers.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it!

  • @parientilaurent7489
    @parientilaurent74892 ай бұрын

    Thank you for you video, i wanted to by a Q2 and now i will. So so right about connexion secret in portrait. I feel this so deeply . its all about vibration and connexion . I love you portraits and your sensibility . Thank you so much🙏. Laurent

  • @AlanMorrisSF
    @AlanMorrisSF4 жыл бұрын

    Connection: Works both ways. My best work comes when both the subject and I are working in sync. These portraits are magical both for the subject and me. Great VID.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    YES! Thanks so much for the comments Alan!

  • @luissalazar2021
    @luissalazar2021 Жыл бұрын

    I don’t know how I got here but you are speaking my language, you are 100% right My perspective I call it entwine with the subject ; thanks for sharing

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you made it.

  • @BPLeroyLotusEvora
    @BPLeroyLotusEvora4 жыл бұрын

    In these times of overstimulation and a plethora of options that become too many, leanness is something many strive to achieve. Getting back to simple things, enjoying these to the bone. That is an alternative to the shallow multitude of options everyone wants us to know about, try out and finally buy. After years of using a lovely Canon G7X point-and-shoot, I transitioned to the Leica Q2 last year, and have loved every minute of the camera. I use it for everything from macro over portraiture to landscape photography. I carry it around in a small back pack with 3 Litra Pros, some filters a charger and a battery, in addition to my travel Gitzo tripod. I also get what you said so well about human connections: either beyond our senses, or because of a turbo-charged combinatorial input from all of them, some connections between people are fantastically intense. Your video was an excellent tutorial on all of this. Thank you!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. YES. Our creativity is best defined by our limitations, not our options. Thank you!

  • @christianrobold8790
    @christianrobold87903 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ben, Thank you very much for this great "introduction" into portrait shooting with a 28mm lens (and the Leica Q2). Just 5 days ago I had my first portrait session with the Q2. I bought the camera 8 months ago and used it mainly for street, landscape, cityscapes. Not having my DSLR plus 85mm lens available, I now used the Q2 for that purpose. And I was stunned about the outcome. Lovely pictures, fantastic technical quality and yes, some distortion because the photographer did not have the knack of it yet. But this is clearly worth pursuing further. Thanks a lot for this nice "subjective" intro into the subject with this camera. Oh and your portraits are fab, top notch....

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much sir!

  • @kpjmphotographs9903
    @kpjmphotographs99034 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I just stumbled across this video as I am purchasing a Leica Q2 shortly. Your work is amazing! It is also very inspirational! I look forward to more of your videos! :-)

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thank you! Really appreciate the kind comments and you just showing up for this thing! More to come for sure!

  • @JacquesConradie
    @JacquesConradie3 жыл бұрын

    Really excellent - it's very refreshing to come across a KZread video like this - and I love your portrait shots!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir

  • @TheWooleybooger
    @TheWooleybooger4 жыл бұрын

    My favorite video to date and I’ve prob said it before but your portrait work is top notch always. Yes connection I agree is most important.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @saqibchaudry9207
    @saqibchaudry92074 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed stumbling across this video... contemplating a Q2 purchase, but I really enjoyed the overall cerebral discussion you bring foreword here.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I glad you stopped by.

  • @EirikArnesen
    @EirikArnesen3 жыл бұрын

    This I really love. What inspirational, cool and interesting portraits. Especially the ones in / round the bar. Found your channel researching wether to pick up an Q2. Your great content makes the decision lot easier. Really one of the absolute most inspiring channels I've found. Thx a lot.... Greeting from Norway

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Means a lot Erik! Thanks you. Norway is one of the places I want to visit most!

  • @StrikeaBeat
    @StrikeaBeat9 ай бұрын

    Amazing portraits I'm considering upgrading my Q to Q2 you've just inspired me to upgrade!!! Excellent work!!!

  • @Rainism969
    @Rainism9693 жыл бұрын

    This is by far one of the best photography video on youtube. Thank you, I’ve learned a lot from your video.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much for watching!

  • @howardtyler7
    @howardtyler73 жыл бұрын

    Superb portraits! Just got my Q2 and you’ve totally inspired me! Cheers from London England!👍

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Howard, thanks for watching!

  • @joeharrisonnz
    @joeharrisonnz4 жыл бұрын

    Great vid the last 2min was pure gold. I do wish people in these comments would focus more on the process than the fancy German camera, guys you can do this with any 28mm lens on any camera, you dont need a Q2, save your money and go shoot something cool.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Joe! Glad you stopped by. I agree in sentiment but this 28mm lens IS something special. You buy the lens and get the German camera for free. Heh. Cheers.

  • @colmflanagan5933
    @colmflanagan59333 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Enjoyed your film. I’m coming from the opposite angle having leapt to a Q2 and not taken photos since I was a teenager about 30 odd years ago. Love seeing what you’ve done with portraits! Gosh I’ve got some learning to do!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    The good news is you never stop learning about photography. Thanks so much for the support Colm

  • @jaeAre200
    @jaeAre2004 жыл бұрын

    Glad I found this channel, something of quality to binge :) Man, the last 3 minutes were the best! I'm heavy into intuition and vibrations and trying to ease them or ease someone elses before a shoot. So you were spot on, nobody really talks about this side of photography. Also, you may have sold me on shooting my lifestyle/fashion stuff on a 28mm (I only do it for street). I usually like a 50mm to just give me enough context. But I loooove context with my shots, and you showed 28mm just gives me more of that.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate that man. Things are def gonna get weird around here....

  • @NathanMandjes
    @NathanMandjes2 жыл бұрын

    Man, you really gave me the inspiration I needed to do more with photography and portraits. Very nice video, and stunning pictures! Love the black/whites the most!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nathan!

  • @whenderson7742
    @whenderson77424 жыл бұрын

    Very Inspirational, I have a Q2 and it has been a struggle to find my way in portraiture. Your video was very helpful.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words Bill. All the best out there.

  • @Bryan-lu4du
    @Bryan-lu4du3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome portraits. It forces creativity, it forces you to be outside of your comfort zone and not play it safe. All of your work is excellent, but my favorites are with this Q2

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much man.

  • @anthonysalas9167
    @anthonysalas91673 жыл бұрын

    I love your work brother. You have no rules to your photography. And that's what I love about it. You my Friend are an inspiration. Keep it up.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Means a lot Anthony. Thank you.

  • @dpanayotv90
    @dpanayotv902 жыл бұрын

    Aaand you have a new subscriber! I love the vibe in your videos.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it

  • @maryhagler1898
    @maryhagler1898 Жыл бұрын

    the Q2 was recommended to me by my friend Peter ( a great photographer) as i’m having difficulty in focusing my Nikons and the M10… i’m 78 and a retired( or just tired ) photojournalist for 50 years… i’m developing genetic macular degeneration but i’m not giving up without a fight… ( have a great DR who loves photography so doing some experimental treatments so here’s hoping!) …your work is fantastic! so yeh think i’ll pick up a Q2 !( and after years of lugging around heavy equipment my back and knees will thank you as well!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    Жыл бұрын

    Way to keep at it! I think that will be a good fit for ya! Thanks for watching.

  • @tonydicasa9254
    @tonydicasa92544 жыл бұрын

    Very much enjoy and appreciate your portraits. WOW! Love to see a behind the scenes and processing of an image. Liked and subscribed :)

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tony. Those will be coming. As soon as we are not social distancing and I start shooting people again. Thanks for the support!

  • @wyattplaz6345
    @wyattplaz63453 жыл бұрын

    This was a stellar video and a Master Class on Portraits. You sold this camera for me, and I feel the key to making good portraits is the ability to step out of your-self and immerse yourself in the energy that surrounds you! Yes, sounds very Force sensitive, but the basic premise applies. Enjoy the adventure!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much David. Really appreciate that.

  • @stan798
    @stan7983 жыл бұрын

    Just discovered and subscribed to your channel whilst researching the Q2. There are some seriously good portraits on this video. The black and white image of the girl in the bar absolutely stopped me dead in my tracks. Awesome stuff!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks a bunch for the support John!

  • @antoinesimonet5607
    @antoinesimonet56073 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the inspiration ! Getting my first Leica Q this week, can't wait!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching man! Enjoy!!

  • @Internationaljus
    @Internationaljus Жыл бұрын

    amazing work! thinking of the q3

  • @robinsonsadventures2174
    @robinsonsadventures2174 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic images!

  • @paulwalkervideos
    @paulwalkervideos Жыл бұрын

    I love your videos. Very well done. 2nd time watching and I enjoy it even more. Thanks for creating these.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul

  • @Ralf_Baron
    @Ralf_Baron2 жыл бұрын

    Very authentic program. Wonderful pictures. Great Learning. Thank you!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @PhilHowcroft
    @PhilHowcroft6 ай бұрын

    Cracking set of portraits. Best Q2 review I've watched . I shoot strangers on the street , with permission and usually shoot 50mm 'ish . I am inspired to go wider and may click ' buy ' on a Q2 monochrom 📷

  • @f__e__e__l__e__e__p
    @f__e__e__l__e__e__p4 ай бұрын

    Ben, I think it's more then 1 year since I discovered this video and still believe that it is a gem!!!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 ай бұрын

    Appreciate this

  • @f__e__e__l__e__e__p
    @f__e__e__l__e__e__p Жыл бұрын

    You, as you say in English, nailed it, nailed the connection to other human beings! Recommending this video further on!!

  • @xPanDaemonx
    @xPanDaemonx3 жыл бұрын

    Stunning photos. Really great use of the lens

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @365_Mike
    @365_Mike3 ай бұрын

    Haven't seen portraits like this before. Amazing work and great story telling.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 ай бұрын

    🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @Sailingbill1
    @Sailingbill13 жыл бұрын

    cool dude! Loved this. I unboxed my Q2 last night. Thank you for taking the time to do this video

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Enjoy that little camera. Thanks for watching!

  • @paulwalkervideos
    @paulwalkervideos3 жыл бұрын

    Love your B&W’s! Great video... cheers!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank ya thank ya!

  • @alanscott2996
    @alanscott29962 жыл бұрын

    Great thought provoking stuff & yes great portraits - cheers

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @abrooklyngirllinda
    @abrooklyngirllinda Жыл бұрын

    This was fantastic to watch and learn from! Thanks.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    Жыл бұрын

    🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @ebouwens
    @ebouwens3 ай бұрын

    I'd like to give this or any other prime lens a long term exclusive go. Walked across Spain with just a 35mm and it was transformative. Missed a lot due to restrictions, but gained more.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 ай бұрын

    This is the way

  • @Hybrid-Athletic
    @Hybrid-Athletic3 жыл бұрын

    Ordered my q2 last week. Can’t wait to get it. Awesome video Ben

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bravo man!

  • @jusren
    @jusren2 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed your photos especially the documentary type as I'm really fond of that style. Towards the end of your video I found your thoughts/ philosophy on the most important elements of photography, it was very harmonious and reminded me of the law of attraction as it also refers to the energies and vibrations that we emit and attract! Thank for you sharing this video! Subbed! I also just bought a Q2 and I'm excited to take documentary portraits!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it

  • @Carol99705
    @Carol997054 ай бұрын

    I decided to keep my Q2, instead of downsizing to the new Fuji x100vi. Couldn't go without the full frame goodness. Videos like yours inspired me to fully utilize it's capabilities. I'm upgrading my SL2-S instead, for the SL3.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 ай бұрын

    🤘🏼

  • @tjerkheringa937
    @tjerkheringa9374 жыл бұрын

    Such inspiring work! One of my favorite YT-video's. My combo is the GX9 + the Pana-Leica 15mm f1.7.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @dadisiolutosin4279
    @dadisiolutosin42793 жыл бұрын

    Ben, I must say I've been really digging your content. It's beyond refreshing when considering the plethora of channels discussing more gear than photography. I have a few channels I follow which get to the heart of photography. They take the philosophical position of "craft over gear" which is right in my wheelhouse. On the digital side of things, I'm a Fujifilm shooter, primarily for street photography and professional work. I shoot film as well, only rangefinders and the Leica Q, not the Q2 because I can't afford it, yet, has been on my radar to become my primary everyday camera. You've inspired me because I'm simply amazed by the images you've captured with this fixed lens camera. Keep it up and thank you for sharing your perspective.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Dadisi! This is the best kind of feedback to get! I’m sticking to my guns and will likely never get more technical than this video. Really appreciate your support. Get out there and shoot!

  • @dadisiolutosin4279

    @dadisiolutosin4279

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@adventureStaley glad to hear it. I shoot everyday if I can. Shoot for 30 mins today in-between appointments and will do another two hours later this afternoon. Feel free to check me out on IG, @streetphonicz. Have a great weekend.

  • @loveaodai100
    @loveaodai1002 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this and subscribed immediately. I came looking for information on the Q2 but got so much more. I am originally from New York but have been living in Vietnam more than 30 years and have been shooting all my time here mostly with DSLR and various lenses but I bought a baby Leica D-Lux 7 two years ago (yea I know its really a Panasonic but it has a nice Leica looking body and real Leica lens) which also has the lens fixed to the camera and I realize that the little camera takes better images than the stuff I had been using and so I have begun toying with the idea of a Q2. I like the idea of being forced to get close to the subject as there is no longer any question about what you are shooting and the detail being close with a good camera and lens will bring things out that can never be gotten from a distance. Now I am looking forward to viewing more of you content since this one was made...

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. I hope to visit your country someday.

  • @alex.mathioudakis
    @alex.mathioudakis4 жыл бұрын

    I just stumbled upon your channel today (the camera stories one) and I have to say I'm very glad I did. Your photography is stunning and you also seem like a cool guy, one I'd really like to sit down and have a beer with. Keep doing what you're doing man....

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Alex I appreciate that so much! I like beer... Trying to do something a little different here so thank you for your positive feedback.

  • @claudiabrandtner
    @claudiabrandtner5 күн бұрын

    I just came across your cahnnel an dthis video. Thinking of buying the Leica Q2 Monochrom. Your portraits are great, thanks.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    2 күн бұрын

    🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @mikemendoza750
    @mikemendoza7504 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic images man!! I’ve been looking at this camera for a while now! Can’t wait to get my hands on one!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's an awesome little machine. Do it!

  • @SONGLANGTHEMOVIE
    @SONGLANGTHEMOVIE2 жыл бұрын

    OMG I love your photos. You've convinced me to get a Leica Q2.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cool. Thanks for watching!

  • @zenstudiosla8614
    @zenstudiosla86143 жыл бұрын

    Really awesome work and very inspiring!!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @f__e__e__l__e__e__p
    @f__e__e__l__e__e__p Жыл бұрын

    Uhuhu, what a content!!! Bravo! Also interesting choice for a channel. Thank you.

  • @3sixty2degres
    @3sixty2degres2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I totally agree with your vibration and the connexion how ever brief…

  • @Juan_Castillo720
    @Juan_Castillo7202 жыл бұрын

    Great shots sir.... loved the portraits. Excellent results

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a ton

  • @eliaabdo2703
    @eliaabdo27032 жыл бұрын

    Excellent portrait work, really dig what you were able to create with the Q2,. Yesterday I was considering selling all my gear and buying it, and today I bumped into your video, boom :D!

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    2 жыл бұрын

    Boom!

  • @meanderart4814
    @meanderart48144 жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring work and great video. Reduction and simplification, reframing your views on the world through a single lens ... and your thoughts on human connect in the moment makes a lot of sense to me.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much sir!

  • @patricejannet3370
    @patricejannet33702 жыл бұрын

    Thnak you for this work, I’m thinking about buying a Q2 to replace my Sony. I was wondering about portrait shots. By looking your video I learned more than expected. Thank you again and really great pics.

  • @franknurnberger1102
    @franknurnberger11022 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ben for this non-tuby video of yours! You are an artist with a vision. Someone who uses a tool like a camera for motives outside "camera-tests". You are completely right about the photographer being the most important ingredient to great photography. Clearly visible in your images, it is you and our conncetion to all these amazing artists that make these photos so beautiful. However, I am pretty sure the results would have been quite different if you had shot them with a Canon 1Dx MK III or with a wet film plate camera or with a 600mm lens. So, in a way, some camera/lens combinations are better than others for certain projects/creative objectives. And some gear is more suited to some photographers than to others. A Leica Q2 is such a tiny device it almost disappears in your hands, it reduces the psychological distance between you and your subjects. The 28mm lens forces you to get in really close. All this has an effect on your beatiful results. Thank you, agian.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @desertoo23
    @desertoo234 жыл бұрын

    AMAZING images and story.

  • @adventureStaley

    @adventureStaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gracias!