Documenting your life is the biggest photography hack. These are the photos we will genuinely treasure when we are older. Yeah, we might look at a backlit banger and think it's cool, but we'll remember the time, the place, the emotions and the stories associated with these moments. Being the friend who takes photos of your friends/ family/ work and shares them is one of the most rewarding things we can do with our passion.

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@Lonewolfandalens

Жыл бұрын

I mainly do bird photography as a hobby but during our friends’ events like house warming, kids’ birthdays I do the photography and seeing them hanging on their fridges and walls is a very rewarding feeling.

@dennis_aus_neukoelln

Жыл бұрын

I was going to comment, read yours and it's basically what I was about to say. I started doing photography six years ago (after snapping with film back in the 90ies). The pictures where I tried to reproduce something I saw on the internet mean nothing to me, but the blurry and noisy one from when I camped with friends on top of a mountain means the world. Photography is so much more than just the visuals, it makes me relive the moment, remember what it felt like. Taking another persons pictures (as in reproducing) won't give that to me.

@JamesParsons1

Жыл бұрын

@@dennis_aus_neukoelln You said it perfectly there my dude

@ImagesbyAsh

Жыл бұрын

@JamesParsons1 - Couldn't have put it any better.

This is why I love your channel so much: you don't just talk about gear and stuff, you share with us those thoughts which are, in my opinion, what most of us need to hear. Thanks a lot Roman!

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

I think the one thing AI can never take away from us is the joy of this particular hobby, or for some, the joy of documenting, or telling stories through photos they take. At the end of the day, even if AI has "conquered" the world one day, our passion and interest cannot and will not be replaced. Another great video! Thanks so much for sharing!

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

Yep totally agree!

Totally agree, I live in the crappest little town and have felt the fomo. But my life is my story and that’s all I have to tell. And the beauty of it? Only I can tell it. That’s what we all need to remember: it’s better to be our authentic selves than another version of someone else

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

For sure, that’s a great attitude.

This may sound strange or silly. This is one of the most inspiring videos I’ve seen in a long while. A simple take away, “Photograph my life”, and bring my point of view. Simple, easy, and if it resonates with people, great, and if not, it’s an amazing look at life. Thanks.

Thanks for sharing valuable ponderings. Get well soon

Ok, I will listen to your advice and stop complaining.

@trustnugget280

Жыл бұрын

Most based photographer

Roman Fox is by far the realest and to the point photography focused channel on KZread. There’s no smoke and mirrors for views, clickbait titles, etc…just real and serious knowledge about photography.

4:32 - LOVE this shot! Wheeee!

Thank you, Roman. That’s really good advice. I guess that’s what actually makes your own photos ‘yours’ and not something anyone else could do.

I love this message

I've ridden the envy-never-be-good-enough train for way too long. Thanks for pointing out that we are who and where we are. Your photos of the red train with yellow daffodils spoke volumes. Thank you for keeping it real for us.

Inspirational and helpful, as usual. Thanks much, Roman!

Congrats to you and your friends for putting together that show! And wonderfully candid chat we should all take to heart. Rock on brother.

Enjoying seeing your journey over the last few years 👍 , loving the lastest blend of video , photos, sounds and your views/ thoughts 🙌🙌

As always your practical down to earth advice helps me stay focussed and encourages me to get out there to take more photographs, irrespective of locations

Loved this one, Roman. So important to remember that we're on our own journey.

Those were really wonderful photos that you took. I especially enjoyed the photos of the café at night.😊

Needed this message today as I've been feeling very frustrated because I've been time poor for being creative Thanks Roman

Thanks for that short video and wow, you have opened my eyes up on just photographing your life. I do that a lot, but always think I am less then. I have gotten good at photography, although always getting better, but still haven’t managed to really get out there. I am older and have some injuries right now and that’s making it worse. I can get around, not as well as I did before, but I think that unless I can get to that special place that none of my work will be any good or tell a story other then I am quite boring. I now have a little bit of emotional drive to just forget what I can’t do or see and concentrate on documenting what I can do and see. Thanks Roman!😊

I"m on vacation in the Alps now and while it is nice , I can't stand taking pretty pictures of pretty places. What a bore. I end up walking around this beautiful little town taking pictures of trash. Gritty daily life wins every time.

Roman, what you describe in the first minute of this video is exactly how I felt about my photography and still do sometimes. However, taking your advice and following your best practices, I have come to accept what is my Real life and to shoot the things that matter to me. I recently created a photobook of my family's travels from when my son was born and while in those early years I was essentially taking snapshots, These images brought me the most joy, because that was my Real Life. Thank your for making this video and sharing your philosophy.

Hi Roman that brought me back down to earth, your bang on buddy, live your life and document it all, been thinking about this kind of thing for a while, what do I want from photography I don't really know why I like shooting Street photography, but I guess its part of my life I just love doing it in all of its context. The reason I began photography was really to keep a record of my life my friends family people, and I guess that the nuts and bolts of it are still the same because I love doing it. hope this makes sense to people I'm not great at explaining things.......

You’re truly an amazing photographer Keep it up with the good work!

This is one of the best pieces of advice I've ever heard, because yes you shouldn't compare yourselves to others, however if you want to grow you at least have to be at least on par with other photographer's skill levels so you have to compare in order to continue to find new things to achieve and styles to try to find your own, but I've heard a lot of my friends get caught in the instagram trap of thinking they need to travel and got to amazing places in order to take good photos, so of the best photos I've ever taken have been in the most boring places.

Always been interested in shooting streets and watching ur channel! While my channel was based on tech and other aspects of my life, ive recently done a street photography pov inspired by legends like you! Thanks for the advice and its always always a pleasure watching these pov vids from you!

Thanks, Roman! This video is realistic and needed.

Hi Fox. Great clips

beautiful shots, my fav are the dreamy ones, a fresh addition to your look would love to see more :)

Thank you

You can't say enough how great an advice this is

Very unusual video. Extremely valuable. Thanks for your thoughts!

I still remember the photowalks when you were starting out. great to see you at this point in your life

Roman- I follow and like you’re creations. Needless to say you have built your own followers community here with your own style, sharing insights and narratives- both by photos and your voice art. Good luck and get well soon.

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Hi Roman, this message is so important. I too spent many years envying other photographers' lives. Now I only envy yours - HA!! Seriously, I had a couple of tough years in the past which offered that gift you are talking about. Photographing what I see versus what I think I should be seeing was monumental for me. Today I enjoy photographing for the sheer pleasure of it, no matter what it is. I would never change that. Thanks for the inspiration!

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

This is exactly the same mentality I have developed, shooting "every day" type of photographs often result in photos I am happier with at the end of the day. Back when I would go out banger hunting, I would oftentimes be disappointed.

I believe this is one of the best photography tips you can find out there. We would all like to have photos such as the artists we admire, we can actually imitate them to some extend, but the best and only way to make a voice for yourself is letting your personality take control over your art. I was trying so hard to do street photography and shoot like my idols, it took me 2 years to realise that I'm into something else and that helped by killed the pressure of competition, because I'm doing things my way now and I don't expect for people to like me more in comparison to photographer X, because I'm doing something different instead of pulling out the same type of photography that social media is intoxicated with. An advice for all of you (and reminder for myself): Success may not come immediatly, but good art will always pass the test of time.

Hope you feel better and can get back out there soon! Greetings from Lithuania

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope to visit one day!

Word!

Thanks!

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

wow thank you!

Sweeeet, an awesome photographer with Capture One presents, sign me up!

The thing is... you make your videos dance between the technicalities of photography and and the joy of being a human being looking for beauty, fun, enjoyment, opportunities, and yes even sad moments. That's what make photography a beautiful thing as such. And... oh yeah... gear is somewhat important. Thanks man!

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

'unless of course AI takes over' - nicely said Roman. Thanks for keeping the photography community real.

Love it !

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Bravo.

As always, some true words have been told. I often find myself comparing and blaming my situation or waiting doing nothing and not having a « adventurous life » even if it results of my own vision ! What a good reminder on this weekend. Thank you Roman 🫡🙌🏼

Exotic is only in you own eyes, everything near your home is not exotic to you, but maybe to people from the other side of the globe. Keep it up

I find the most rewarding photos I take are those I take locally that every else ignores

Would love for you to do some more videos on travel photography for two people (ie, when travelling around europe, how to get the most out of taking photos of both of you to remember the experiences together) :) thanks

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great idea! one for the travel channel or perhaps even a blog on my website

well said! Currently in that regular job while finding time to make content era

This is such an inspirational video specially for me, living in Qatar where there are places to visit but very temperature dependent due to excess heat. And more so the restrictions on photography in many places makes it difficult. Just need to adapt.

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

Have a look at a guy called visualsbypreet on IG. He's based in Dubai and shares the same restrictions as you. I love his work and he has found a unique approach given the environment.

@richaneesh

Жыл бұрын

@@snapsbyfox thanks for the heads up. Will check his account. Qatar is a bit more restricitve as compared to Dubai though but it is what it is. Thank you!

Hey I would like to see a course or masterclass on photo editing. I really love your edits.

Very interesting advice! In contrast, I don't believe AI will take over photography same as how people believe ATMs and calculators will make tellers and mathematicians obsolete. It'll probably reshape the way we do things but photography, in general, will be there to stay.

Sorry, to hear you’ve come down with a fever. It seems that’s the new normal as we just got back from Madeira and we both experienced a virus. Enjoy your work tremendously and I look forward to you comments as well as your stills and video!

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

i just think there is something going round atm. A few of my friends are sick too

I've had no problem getting myself out to do photography as much as possible doing things I enjoy like hiking and exploring places. The thing that I've been unable to get started with is video. I have shot some, but haven't felt like they were good enough to post. And, I don't really have the editing skills or at least that's what I think and what causes the block. Were your first videos edited? Anyway, thanks for all of the tips and the inspiration!!

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

Shoot video in the same way that you take photos. If you see a great scene that's worth photographing, just grab a 20 sec video. Editing depends on the software but I suggest Final Cut as it's dead easy to get going yet is a pro level tool when you get to that stage. Only way to learn is to do tbh

Your first minute of the video sounds like me right now haha

Do you use a CPL regularly/all the time/depends on circumstances? Particularly doing street photography when potentially going inside and outside constantly or in and out of shadows.

Will you be doing a photo video of Paris?

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

If I can shake this fever and get out, yes haha

All I shoot is my everyday life, it includes a lot of landscapes and cityscapes from my car, mundane activities and family captures with a splash of travel with the fam when I get the chance. No need to concern yourself with others, enjoy and document the life you do have.

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

and i think when you look back, those photos will be the most precious to you

@AnthonyJGianotti

Жыл бұрын

@@snapsbyfox always are, always have been, always will be ❤️

It’s called being happy with who you are.

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

For sure. Although one might argue in the social media age it’s becoming more difficult.

Dude, you are next to London… you could spend a lifetime lost in its corridors, galleries and alleys and spend a thousand lifetimes and you would not run out of interesting things to see. People who dress with personality, amazing music scene, heck I’ve even fantasized of taking photo of barristers with their wigs smoking outside the courthouse. The point is… you don’t need to travel anywhere… I was in London for a year and it’s one of the most exciting places in the world…

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you that London and for that matter the UK is a photography heaven both in terms of street and nature. However personally I find travelling more important and interesting than photography itself…. for me of course. The camera is simply there to document.

5:57 love this image. Do you ever feel like you miss too many good photographs when filming b-roll or do you prefer having those scenes as video? Watching the guy with the red cell phone/reflection (5:38) I couldn't help but think you missed a great shot.

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! So initially yes. I'd get an average photo but then when id go to get the B roll, something even better happens. However now I just make sure to always get the most high quality B roll I can and treat it like a moving photograph if that makes sense.

@TylerAldrich

Жыл бұрын

​@@snapsbyfox makes sense. Are you using an external mic for quick scenes like that? Also, back to 5:57 the frame and details like the woman in the background are just amazing. The composition and colors remind me of some of my favorite photographs from Herzog.

One day, we might have our mirrorless camera and lens with us, but the next day, not. But we always have our phones, which means we always have something to capture images of the world around us. And that is the paradigm shift we live in.

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure. I try to always have my camera with me tho. I upgraded to the new iPhone for the amazing camera everyone raves about but I still dont connect with it as a shooting experience

Nice episode, thank you. The shot at 5:56 is excellent!

Why the need to hold the tiny mic? Cool video though

The biggest Question is.. Would you take pictures when there was no internet.

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

for sure... matter of fact even more so

apart from useless filter you can buy my master class on how to be professional award winning photographer only 29.99 😮 come on man why not just offer a patreon there so many light room filters out there for free and anycase AI will take over.

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

You can’t please everyone. Whatever you do there will always be someone crying and complaining. Obviously these presets are not for you. However many find them useful and want to see how I edit because 100% of my photos are edited with these. Just because something doesn’t apply to you, it doesn’t make it useless :)