This was a lot of fun to do! Regarding film rolls, I get mine here geni.us/Portra400 and I shop for film cameras here: shrsl.com/2imeg (Just got the Rolleiflex :)

@finleywaye

4 жыл бұрын

It's an amazing photo, can I ask, is it normal to ask such a price for a (really good) photo? And is this because of the time or the materials? :)

@davidbanks4735

4 жыл бұрын

I was just watching your video and when I saw that shot I knew it was a keeper. When I saw this post I said to myself it's the duck shot.

This guy actually puts effort into showing the real time process of talking to and shooting people (with their permission AND their rejections) instead of most channels that solely take pictures of their friends or empty parking lots and try to pass it off as "street photography". You deserve much more credit than you're given.

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Jordan! Really appreciate it!

@rarem4d3

4 жыл бұрын

Ye man, I agree. Also if you want to increase efficiency and productivity, you can just skip the process of talking and just shoot away instantly!

@betabasement741

3 жыл бұрын

street photography is what you make of it (;

I love that you include the rejection too. Good for new photographers to see they shouldn’t be discouraged!

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

@oyemate8647

4 жыл бұрын

being a young person who got into photography only three years ago I have to say that rejection isn't discouraging. Its being treated as if I wanted to steal somebody's soul that puts me down. Some of my best interactions with people while taking pics took place in Madrid where half of the people didn't want to pose, but still were extremely nice and open.

@robsonbobson7839

4 жыл бұрын

@@oyemate8647 so true

@l.e.miller1208

4 жыл бұрын

I agree that rejection is a huge part of this so there's value to showing it But also, if they tell you they don't want you to take a photo they probably don't want to be in the video either.

@blankplanet1476

4 жыл бұрын

When it comes to street photography, it's always better to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

"I messed up the exposure and then I missed the focus... name a more iconic duo" is SUCH A MOOD for shooting film

@tim_kiprop

4 жыл бұрын

I use a Zenit to shoot film. I once went on a project but I forgot to turn the knob to the correct exposure. I had to repeat the whole thing! smh!

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Hahah yes!! Thats me!

@nico.m8346

3 жыл бұрын

That should be sold as a lightroom preset

@colinwhite4710

Жыл бұрын

read this as he said it lol

That ducks pic at 8:39 is accidental Renaissance

@maxi_ohnheiser

4 жыл бұрын

More like impressionism in my opinion

@wyattt9820

3 жыл бұрын

THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT!!!

Loved that shot of the ducks. Looked almost like a painting.

@JepPelariza

4 жыл бұрын

Kyle Johnson same!!!

@Bonsees

4 жыл бұрын

I was just gonna comment on how painterly it is ❤️

@skepshark3843

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I said, beautiful

@fjalls

4 жыл бұрын

The best photo in my opinion. Really good one

The duck-shot is by far my favorite... It has some kind of surrealism to it

25 mins of Frederik shooting film? Yes please!

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew! Appreciate :)!

Oh and for printing I really liked the close up geese shot (it almost looks like a painting) and the very first photo in the intro.

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Andrea. I’ll try adjust the exposure a little bit on that one and see what I can do with it!

@sebastiantorres6460

4 жыл бұрын

@@FTrovatten where can i get the full size of that photo? even if i have to pay for it

@rayne1337

4 жыл бұрын

@@FTrovatten same as Sebastian, I would really like to get this photo. negative copy, print or at least digital

Staring Guy with beard is the shot to print in my humble opinion. You captured some great images!!

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Yup! I will :) thank you!

@jasongold6751

3 жыл бұрын

So different a look, more like you Frederick (Norseman).Yes print!

You have a friendly easy manner with these wonderful people, respecting their space and own interest as well. You give street photography the image it really requires, since your not acting as an invasive agent to their lives. Very well done my friend.

Wow, mexico is really rich in colour. I have a Portra 400 in my fridge and I am keeping it for a special occasion =).

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

yes! I just got 20 more rolls I need to use for a shoot :)!

@notreehill1756

3 жыл бұрын

@@FTrovatten where do you get it

@nickfanzo

3 жыл бұрын

They’ll never be an occasion, just go use it

@tristanlope93

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickfanzo I realized that the end of this year, I shot three rolls already! Can't wait to have them developed. =)

that first photo of the mom and girl demonstrating the kodak film is absolutely gorgeous!

As others have noticed, it's so valuable for you to show your rejections and mistakes. It's so discouraging to get a roll back with a bunch of out of focus photos. But seeing it happens to really great photographers too makes it feel far more easy to swallow.

Hi Frederik! I don't know for the others, but I really liked the part of you commenting the photos and giving them your appreciation or not (I actually noticed we have the same tastes about your photos :) ). It's really inspiring and genuine to see the reaction of the creator about his work and his thoughs about the improvement. It's maybe the best part of the process. Thank you so much and keep going, you're great. I don't know but this last sentence I felt you need it. For as much as the support from a random stranger from the internet can matter.

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Luca that sounds nice of you to say! It's great to hear the work I put into the videos are useful and I really enjoy the process too :)! Thank you so much!

It's nice to see a photographer that critiques himself. There are so many crappy photographers in "Tubeland" that try to pass off their images as good when they're only mediocre or worse.

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bradley. I don't think I have anything to hide, so I might as well show it all hehe..

Holy moly that duck picture is a beautiful piece of art, WOW!!!

Someone needs to make a lofi hiphop track using a sample of Frederik saying "Pardon, puedo tomar tu foto" Portra 400 seems nice but it seems to struggle with high contrast situations. However in some photos, like the bus window reflection at 10:13, it is absolutely beautiful

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

hahah

@barselino9877

4 жыл бұрын

nah, portra 400 is the safest film & provides the biggest room for error, if exposed properly.

@mrsusan893

2 жыл бұрын

Most of the photos are underexposed

Know I'm late to this Frederik but one thing about the old guys (I'm 73) that with today's choice of cameras and films that is perhaps unrealised, is the reality of most cameras were so expensive to the user that usually we went with one model and perhaps 3 types of film to make up for the lack of ISO facility. My process in practice was three film cameras, loaded with three types of ASA 100, 400, and 400 B&W (very expensive in the day). If you look at the photojournalist then there would always be a mix hanging round their necks. What you got using these over a period of years was knowing what each camera and film type was capable of and also the trick gained through the experience of using the same gear over and over again - so don't be hard on yourself for taking out something new and missing a few - you really got some great shots there. Great channel - really enjoying your output.

It is normal to find people who do not like to take photos of a place. excellent that you share your work in our country. excellent pictures

I love this video so much, i caught myself smiling throughout this video. Very well done and appreciate how kindly you're asking everyone to take their picture.

I started to watch your videos as I recently started taking pictures on film and I love the respect you have for the people. Always asking for permission and respecting their decision. Love the content!

Love the film content! It's nice to see someone actually being polite to people he photographs on the street. Subscribed.

1:01 photo... I wasn’t expecting that!

I really like the images, most of them. The group of guys sitting on the chairs came out as only one of my many favorites, the light, the color rendition and green background makes it very special. I was as well attracted to the photographs of “vecindades”, the ones that you picked through the fence, beautiful colors, great composition. Congrats on your great work!.

i just bought my first (and possibly only) film camera yesterday, so I'm scouting YT for videos of newbie ahah I watched your previous one as well... I have to say that I liked all the photos you've taken! Some less because i didn't personally find the subjects of my interest, but all the defects you talk about are what made me fall in love with film photography in the first place. All the misses makes it so authentic, and makes me wish to have been there; not sure why is that but i just wanted to say that and thank you for sharing your journey!

Film has an uncanny ability to show the beauty in people. Every person looks good. It looks so natural and raw. Can't wait to get out and about with my Contax T2 this weekend. And of course portra 400

You should print the man with the beard 1st photo...I love that image ♥

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

I will :)!

Thanks for watching! 25 minutes is too long - I'll try to avoid that next time haha.. I hope you liked it! Which film roll should I try next? I'm instagram.com/trovatten/ on Instagram!

@jojotube94

4 жыл бұрын

25 minutes is perfect ;) could be longer even.

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

jojotube94 hah Thx!

@filippofratiniphoto143

4 жыл бұрын

I would even like to see 1 or 2 hour raw footage of you shhoting in the streets, with no cuts 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to do that. I'm just worried it'll bore most people. But maybe you should give that a go!

@baharrizki8856

4 жыл бұрын

Good job bro👍🏻

remember when I was a yearbook class in highschool and I took some welding class photos. Loved it.

As a Mexican American who has yet to visit Mexico this made me very happy to see the country I feel a strong connection with shot by someone who sees beauty in the small things and it’s people:) thank you for the video it really made my day!

This video makes me so happy, I’m so happy I discovered this channel everything feels so genuine unlike a lot of other photographers that I follow. Your amazing thank you for the inspiration 🤍

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That's great to hear! And welcome to the channel :)

Those were amazing shots. I love shooting on film. It makes me slow down and consider the composition a lot more. I wish wasn't so expensive, though.

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Jef! Yea the price is a bumber :/

i like how you ask people whether it's ok to take picture of them before doing so. Lots of street photographer on youtube just directly put their camera in front of people's face without acquiring their permission

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like my approach!

24:30 is one of my favorites because as a Mexican I can see myself in that photo and it takes me back to all the times in my hometown I went “al centro” with my family especially with my grandma 🥺💕💕

I love this video so much it made me so emotional because I was born in Mexico but I came here at age 3 so idk what mexico looks like so thank you for creating this video

love that you provided captions and everyone was so sweet!

That lady sure gave up easy after chasing you down over a block away. lol

@homesickphotographycomau4107

4 жыл бұрын

in most people just want to get idea of what your intent of the photo. and see how you reacted. to them stopping,, in some case it can be power play only

@lilblingking1491

4 жыл бұрын

She acted like an annoying empowered person from the USA. Asking for his ID was such a joke..she probably heard that line somewhere on TV and wanted to use it.

@mariocomeq1961

4 жыл бұрын

@@lilblingking1491 she was a truly idiot.

@michaelvincent121

4 жыл бұрын

She was afraid for her safety yet chased a man almost 2 blocks on her bike in the heart of one of the busiest cities in the world. Ballsy LOL

@krrrcht

4 жыл бұрын

Have you guys seriously never heard of Mexican cartels? She clearly wanted to make sure he wasn't scoping out her business or something

Love that you don't shy away from mistakes and explain your thought process. I learn so much more from seeing errors than perfectly exposed pictures. Some great talent and beautiful pictures also. Liked, subbed and commented. Great stuff.

Just bought my first analog this week and got recommended Portra 400. He thought 9$ was expensive, in Norway its no joke 20$ for a single roll😭

@jrscheepers845

3 жыл бұрын

sheeeeeeeeeeeesh

@outdooradventures4337

2 жыл бұрын

In Switzerland as well 😅😅😅

@joaquinbonilla5162

2 жыл бұрын

Ecuador too :(

I love that you ask people and don't just shove a camera in their face. I know a lot of photographers around my area, even for professional functions, just get so pushy and rarely ask first. It's so annoying having to chase after them and ask them not to photograph me. But you seem very respectful. :)

Love how you go through your roll with us to get a first impression, more should do this! Subbed.

Love how you approach people with kindness and politeness and your photos just makes me want to go to Mexico so badly now! Amazing video, I have to try Portra on my Mamiya

You are so hard on yourself! This is beautiful, both the video and the photos. It’s amazing how you make humans look pretty and interesting just on their daily life. Send you a huge hug from Argentina.

Really like that the video is this long, feel like I'm following your day in Mexico City, I really have to leave Norway and visit Mexico one day! And BTW, love the look on your new go pro video, great production quality. The walk through at the end is also great to see your own reaction and comments. Looking forward to your next one! Thanks for sharing Frederik!

Wow, street photography with people in it. That’s a rarity on KZread. Good job.

I’m getting my first SLR 35mm camera this week, and can’t wait to binge your videos and then go out and shoot my beautiful city that is LA! Sending good vibes your way, and just gained a subscriber! 🤍💜💛

Absolutely love the duck photo at 8:38 it’s like a painting. Beautiful!!!

Like the most helpful and encouraging channel for people who are just starting with film. Love how you improve with every vid of the series while still making some mistakes and pointing them out 👌

I love how he tries to say “have a nice day” but actually says “good morning”. Frederick, love you man.

The duck shot and the 2 Chicos in the black truck are awesome!

Dude just came by for one of your other videos of a type of film but now im here to stay love your videos so far bro❤ thank you for the inspiration

The shot at 8:39 legit looks like a painting - incredible.

Love the tones in the staircase one, great shots! The last one is really nice as well.

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Glad you liked it!

Love this! Felt like you truly captured the essence of Mexico and it’s people ❤️

Something about that inner van shot with the windows caught me. Just the difference in the contrast between how it looked, and how the shot came out. Love. Great series.

24:30 the shot is incredible ... the forward mouvement is stellar! I love it!

so glad to have found this channel, im starting to dabble into film after years of shooting digital. im excited to see how my first roll is going to come out!

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Good luck with it Edoardo!

Such a spectacular video! I really enjoy your energy with people and the way you approach them. Glad to have subscribed!

I love the way you talk with people

it‘s awesome how you show how you approch ppl and how you react to rejection amazing! encouraging!

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoy it :)!

Ha there was some photos you said nope to that I absolutely adored. Like the people in the car and the ones with the trash cans

These photos really came out beautifully! I love that you have the courage to ask strangers on the street to take their photo. One day, I will be able to do that. Lol

20:23 that one is perfect. it looks like a painting

Very enjoyable video Frederik, as always, and no scratched negatives! Keep up the good work.

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Haha yep! Thank you!

is there anything more chill than a good photography vlog? most of the time im just watching these for the vibes lately.

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear Bill!

Thank you for this video and also including all your images, so we see the reality of things! You're super talented! I loved all the puppy pics of course, jaja.

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Hehe thank you so much! Glad you liked it!

Amazing way of taking street portraits and very respectful to others and you a very good photographer. Well done!

Great video, Frederik! I love how you also show pictures which didn't turn out great - just a normal roll of film with good AND bad pictures! Very down to earth!

This is amazing. Subscribed both IG and YT. Thank you for these amazing works!

I loved this. So beautiful watching you interact with the people. I think i even leant a bit of Spanish in the 25minutes

Thanks for documenting these and capturing mi hermoso paiz, they’re real inspiring! Keep up the great work much love and saludos desde California!

Really liked following you through shooting these photos and especially the review process. I agree that the best shot is of the pink staircase. The light is wonderful.

Those photos of the buses were really good, and the one with the ducks look like a painting, i loved it haha

hey, these are the best photos ive ever seen on youtube, you rock, my bro!!!!

Film camera like the great old school street photographers, even when they're not focused ........ Very good job ......saludos desde Texas

Super cool video! I particularly loved the dose of reality in the video showing the mistakes as much as the good shots!

These photos came out brilliantly! Captured so many great moments and I love the look of the portra 400 here. I've just bought my first 35mm film camera, the AE-1 Program and I think I'm going to have to go and pick up some rolls of portra!

This video makes me so nostalgic, I visited Oaxaca, Mexico last year and took some street photos. Mexico is such a beautiful country!! Excellent photos Frederik, I really love this video!!

Nice shots! My favorites were the cinematic looking one looking into the truck, the mask girl, and the stairs.

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Glad you liked it!

I`m from Mexico and I just love the way you translated "pass my blonde" jajajajaj

I love that you are shooting film but just a friendly encouragement to increase your exposure. Most of your photos have been under exposed by a stop or two even more so when you are shooting into the shops and shadows. Portra needs light to really shine. I will say your images have been much stronger while shooting film, the images have that extra soulfulness to them.

Thanks for your work and nice pictures! Your photos really inspire me to communicate with the people I am shooting.

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tori!

this is really really interesting, also that you talk about your first impression, great content and really nice photos/subjects.

This video boosted my confidence by a ton when approaching strangers on the street 10/10

Thank you for this video, I love seeing the process in action.

@FTrovatten

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Glad you liked it JG!

Kudos! Made the effort to relate to people in their own language and that right there got my respect! Love the colours of that film! Cheers!

I really like your videos, and your process, and your easy vibe. Thanks for making these videos. I shoot a lot of Portra 400, and have had similar issues nailing the focus. I'm still learning, but I've gotten in the habit of zone focusing which helps. I've also been shooting with a 28mm lens lately. That has helped me with sharper focus too, since on that lens at f8, and focus set to around 10 feet, anything from about 6 feet to infinity is in acceptable focus, so basically point and shoot. It's good for speed, but obviously less exact, and not ideal for some of the portraits you do. (which I love) Keep at it!

I really like this young mans video.. Well made and pics are very good and explanation is top notch... Thank you Frederik

The video -- it brings inspiration, it wakes up. Thank you for sharing. (I still have a half of BW roll, time to exit on my streets.)

man, I love the picture of the ducks, It really looks like a painting. Keep it up!!! Esperamos verte en México de nuevo.

when there is no vertical line to focus on sometimes it helps me to turn the camera 90 degrees to use a horizontal one. perhaps useful in some cases

@Thato

3 жыл бұрын

I've been doing this as well

I actually really dig how dark a lot of the photos came out. It feels more like a true tropical place, a jungle understory where shadows reign and colours are heightened after summer showers.

Firstly, let me say you did really well approaching people, thats something a lot of people have trouble with. What I would say after looking at your results is that your metering technique is letting you down, I would suggest to carry an incident meter (you can carry around even when you are not photographing) - guess the settings for common lighting situations and then double check with the meter when you are in those situations - this will help you rememeber the (overcast, in shadow in hallways, full sun etc). When you are unsure of exposure its better to over expose slightly than under expose (with colour negative). Focus - thats about practise - practise at home, practise at low light, investigate as to whether there are other ground glass options for your camera and see if they are easier. All the best.

The emotional shown in your photography is insane.

The walking crowd looks by far the most interesting and clean picture in my mind. When it comes to portra itself, I actually didn't find the colors very pleasing. They felt muted or a bit off in many of the pictures. I do appreciate your process and sharing it with us.

Thanks man! I'm learning a lot as I see your videos

Hi Frederik, you always have respect for the people you photograph - thats the way to go! 🙏 ...and you've got a good eye for situations and light as well, keep it on! best Tom PS: that duck-shot is extraordinary, no doubt about that!

i liked reactions of all these people so much, that I unliked your vid just so I can like it again. great work! photographic film has something unique in it. beside the colors of course, I think it's the extended dynamic range and compression of contrast that lets to show more in highlights and shadows

5:34 - She was so cute and sweet! I really like Portra film, which is weird, because in the 1970's I was all about Kodachrome (25 and 64), and these 2 films seem entirely different - Kodachrome was BOLD, but Portra is so calm.