Trying Street Photography for the First Time

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In this video I'm sharing my first attempt at street photography with a 35mm Film Camera
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  • @the.vetiver
    @the.vetiver9 ай бұрын

    Smashing a bottle of champagne on the street for your maiden voyage

  • @Kjhd9987hy

    @Kjhd9987hy

    8 ай бұрын

    that explains my flat tire.

  • @ser_igel

    @ser_igel

    7 ай бұрын

    holy fffuck hi emily

  • @BryanBirks
    @BryanBirks9 ай бұрын

    Can't wait to see you on the next Walkie Talkie episode. Make it happen, Paulie.

  • @crenkob

    @crenkob

    9 ай бұрын

    yesssss plz

  • @joanmichel

    @joanmichel

    9 ай бұрын

    You really have nothing else to do with your time.

  • @photomorti

    @photomorti

    9 ай бұрын

    HELL YES!

  • @liamivarsson

    @liamivarsson

    9 ай бұрын

    @@joanmichellame

  • @magicwaffl3z

    @magicwaffl3z

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@joanmichel???

  • @mariusgutowski8623
    @mariusgutowski86239 ай бұрын

    the image of that old couple both blocking the sun is soooo good!

  • @metalfingersfilm
    @metalfingersfilm9 ай бұрын

    Willem Verbeeck & Grainy Days drop the same time... Nut.

  • @Kaynan06
    @Kaynan069 ай бұрын

    Please do more street photography Willem. Loved those shots

  • @billem16
    @billem169 ай бұрын

    these videos are my favorite.. BTS out in the street/world, paired with the end result photo, paired with some talking in the studio about it all. also the photo of the family on the rocks at 4:42 is seriously incredible, someone needs to find the family so you can sell them a print.

  • @WillemVerb

    @WillemVerb

    9 ай бұрын

    That would be amazing! And thank you :)

  • @sommelierofstench
    @sommelierofstench9 ай бұрын

    street photography is the hardest type of photography in my eyes. brain has to fire on all cylinders. feels amazing when you get some sweet shots back. good on you for going out of your comfort zone! thanks for sharing. your videos are always a visual treat.

  • @neerajnongmaithem392

    @neerajnongmaithem392

    5 ай бұрын

    Its also one of the most fun and rewarding. My brother was a street photographer before he became a pro and now he tells me that he has lost that passion for photography. Street photography is so raw and unscripted

  • @RolandKaufmann
    @RolandKaufmann9 ай бұрын

    Street photography is extremely addictive! I started to pursue it a little over a year ago. It has really helped with my overall photography (it made me much more observant). Very cool to see your take on the genre ✌🏼.

  • @developingtank
    @developingtank9 ай бұрын

    Always appreciate your chill demeanor, willingness to try new things, and advice on what has helped you along the way.

  • @bobsykes
    @bobsykes9 ай бұрын

    This is so relatatable. The fear of capturing people, and not just places, houses and things on the street, oh my, I have definitely experinecd that. This video means a lot. Your magic for color and composition obviously translates, too, though. And the street photos that you included here are outstanding. I'm glad that you still find the time to make these videos. You have always been an inspiration to me. ✌

  • @Kev_Thomson
    @Kev_Thomson9 ай бұрын

    Dude! That feeling of starting again is the reason I love this genre so much. Keeps you fresh and on your toes, nothings ever the same. truly feels like there’s no end to it. You just get more comfortable with it. Its so rewarding. Cant wait to see more from you in this scene. Willem + Street = ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @eduardomoreno7373
    @eduardomoreno73739 ай бұрын

    Loved the subi shots I can’t explain how excited those images were to see it’s such a beautiful thing to show off your car to the world ❤

  • @somephotovideos
    @somephotovideos9 ай бұрын

    Love that you got to experience the magic of street photography. The flow you can get into doing it is amazing, and it 100% has me hooked. More, Willem!

  • @kendall6030
    @kendall60309 ай бұрын

    Gotta say, this is one of the best videos I've seen from you in some time. Glad to see you trying new things and old things (assisting) as well.

  • @adeleange
    @adeleange9 ай бұрын

    I´ve been really into photography these last weeks and i discovered your channel, so good so far, keep up the work. I love it!

  • @ronhipwell5543
    @ronhipwell55439 ай бұрын

    Crushing street Willem! I’m a car guy so really enjoyed those as well. The ‘foggy sunrise’ ones at the beginning of the vid were my favorites though. You have such a good eye and seem to place yourself in the perfect spots at optimal times for impactful shots. Well done!

  • @richardnugent7035
    @richardnugent70359 ай бұрын

    Hey WV, I think your results for your first venture into street shooting are excellent. You clearly have a good eye. It is an addictive genre. For me, mainly because I get to interact with people. Plus the challenge of framing and timing each shot is so different from other types of photography. Every time I go out to shoot I’m nervous. So the first thing I do is find someone who seems approachable and strike up a conversation and then ask for a photo. This breaks the ice. After a few such encounters I am in the flow and just walk and shoot: sometimes candids, sometime asking for a portrait. As you discovered, a day of street shooting can be very enjoyable and fulfilling even if one doesn’t come back with many (or any) keepers. Just being out with people is rewarding. Keep at it, you certainly have the eye for it. P.S., one of the best places to get great images when attending a parade is in the marshaling area where every one is trying to get lined up. In the ordered confusion, no one will pay any attention and you can get close to the participants. Plus, your images will be very different from the sidewalk shots of the parade itself. P.P.S., my favorite image is the one with the man in Stars and Stripes overalls with his arms outstretched Cheers.

  • @jessewillem
    @jessewillem9 ай бұрын

    Good video mate. I empathise with you when you say you don't feel comfortable getting up in people's grill but you know its necessary to shoot the style. I feel the same when I shoot street. I find when I'm travelling to foreign countries i'm already out of my comfort zone and that helps give me the push I need, as well as the motivation you get from shooting some quality photo's throughout the day. Would love to see you tackle more street photography!

  • @Alvaroliv
    @Alvaroliv9 ай бұрын

    Im glad that you decided to explore street photography. I've been watching your videos for a while and really like your photos and I always wanted to see how your street photos would look like

  • @andrewlarking7492
    @andrewlarking74929 ай бұрын

    These are beautiful images, keep going. Your gentle style coupled with street works fantastically well.

  • @bqfilms
    @bqfilms9 ай бұрын

    You have a good eye and that clearly translates into candid photography (call it street photography) Ofc there are lots of factors to take into account to make a great image, sometimes being luck, most of the time is being in the right place at the right time which requires experience, having a good approach to people, feeling out the environment

  • @D13GOR
    @D13GOR9 ай бұрын

    You know what, I think this is my favourite collection of photos from you, so many bangers, and you killed the stret photoghraphy!

  • @kotasivanarayana3589
    @kotasivanarayana35899 ай бұрын

    You are so inspiring man

  • @emiliaburgos5404
    @emiliaburgos54049 ай бұрын

    Love street photography 💕 The photo of the couple is amazing!

  • @PhilKnall
    @PhilKnall9 ай бұрын

    Some really fun shots in this, and I love that you shared some of the ones that didn't turn out too!

  • @williamwu2255
    @williamwu22559 ай бұрын

    everything u shoot is gold Willem! love these shots my fren

  • @definitelymiami7978
    @definitelymiami79789 ай бұрын

    My family (father's side) is from Rockport. Spent a lot of time there over the years. It is very beautiful and has a long history of artist colonies.

  • @ericgotz5368
    @ericgotz53689 ай бұрын

    Soooo good to see these street shots!!

  • @andrewhowarth4578
    @andrewhowarth45789 ай бұрын

    Rockport isn't far from my home and is a frequent shooting destination. Amazingly, one of the still images from that shoot captures a person I know! I find that "tourist towns" are the best place to practice street shooting of people - they are more relaxed and have more expectations of being photographed. Great video, as usual, Willem! Andy

  • @grey9847
    @grey98479 ай бұрын

    The video was amazing, and please do more street photography! The pictures you showed in the video were amazing and it would be so cool to see more stuff like that from you!

  • @angelinazoura6273
    @angelinazoura62739 ай бұрын

    I love the way you talk about photography - I feel understood

  • @tibodesaegher8753
    @tibodesaegher87539 ай бұрын

    In 10-15 years, when Willem is known as the spiritual succesor to the great street photographers of the last century, I will utter, repeatedly and without end, I was there when the first video dropped. All jokes aside, a truly wonderful video on your first experience and genuinely good photos too. As a fellow Belgian, echt goed gedaan

  • @linusandhiscamera
    @linusandhiscamera9 ай бұрын

    love a good video collection of what you've been up to recently

  • @BySerg
    @BySerg5 ай бұрын

    This is awesome ! This is the day we met you and linus 🔥 let’s get some more car content going .

  • @davidlowcher
    @davidlowcher9 ай бұрын

    Such a great little trip! I hope we get to go back one day, I love it there.

  • @kiwipics
    @kiwipics9 ай бұрын

    I was a full time assistant back in the 70s within a 14 studio (drive in, still life, room set) commercial studio complex set within a victorian London mews location. No digital back then, just analogue heaven shooting Sinar 10x8 / 5x4, and Blads all day long.

  • @max-mkl
    @max-mkl9 ай бұрын

    Love these episodes

  • @banjo5835
    @banjo58359 ай бұрын

    For your first time these pictures came out great. I really like your style with it and especially the small town vibe suits your style very well imo. Keep it up I'd love to see more street shots from you.

  • @nightsbeatswitchgood
    @nightsbeatswitchgood7 ай бұрын

    rockport!!! visited here a couple of times as a kid with my mom. super nostalgic images for me.

  • @mathispyt8603
    @mathispyt86039 ай бұрын

    so nice to see you trying street photography and reacting to it !

  • @lorenschwiderski
    @lorenschwiderski8 ай бұрын

    Two excellent photos of that family crossing the rocks. Do more street, as I believe you got it! Predicting what people do is a talent -- you may have such a gift. Once you understand photography in general and have done so many landscapes, you will most likely ready to learn the street in a shorter time frame. You don't need to simultaneously learn the camera and the street techniques, as you are already half the way to being the street photographer. Those 10,000 shots already done. 🤓. Let me warn you that once you start, you simply can't quit. The people and downtown vibe = wonderful.

  • @christinagutierrez7911
    @christinagutierrez79119 ай бұрын

    This place is magical to Dave and I, so I’m happy that it inspired you to try something new. 😌

  • @graygray4740
    @graygray47409 ай бұрын

    Why are u so good 😭 this is amazing first time street photography, feeling inspired

  • @frankiewashere
    @frankiewashere9 ай бұрын

    Truly incredible shots.

  • @abchappell01
    @abchappell019 ай бұрын

    That was really well done video presentation. Keep up the great work.😊

  • @koobs4549
    @koobs45499 ай бұрын

    Love the video, lots of great info here & wonderful photos (love the Subbie too). It’s so much more rewarding when you step outside your comfort zone & it pays off. It’s so interesting when people are apprehensive to try street photography. I discovered photography via street photography so that’s always been my default. What terrifies me is portrait & wedding work, the pressure of other people’s expectations just gives me anxiety thinking about it. I’d much rather approach a scary looking random stranger on the street than to shoot someone’s wedding or portraits.

  • @m.hreels9822
    @m.hreels98228 ай бұрын

    Recently found your channel. I'm trying to get back into film photography haven't done it for years. But Ben loving your videos Man! 📸😊👍🏻

  • @Yijun_atShenzhen
    @Yijun_atShenzhen9 ай бұрын

    Well said Willem! Your speech really inspired me and right now I am picking up my camera and going out! :)

  • @margauxvtr1157
    @margauxvtr11579 ай бұрын

    so cool to see that you can fall in love again with photography

  • @AtticusRadleyNYC
    @AtticusRadleyNYC9 ай бұрын

    Always Amazing!

  • @zoranmilich6713
    @zoranmilich67139 ай бұрын

    Crazy on the street stuff bravo

  • @m.hreels9822
    @m.hreels98228 ай бұрын

    Those Subaru shots you took are incredible!!! ❤🚘

  • @Ununquandio
    @Ununquandio9 ай бұрын

    Hey, love the shots of street photography. I have a question regarding how you approach people. Do you tell them to pose, or you tell them to be themselves? Did you shot your camera waist level sometime? Thanks!

  • @dunerino892
    @dunerino8929 ай бұрын

    Great you had a blast trying street. i guess street photography will always be outside my comfort zone even i try it since 25 years😅 .

  • @leenkestens45
    @leenkestens459 ай бұрын

    The photo of that little girl on the rocks ❤❤❤

  • @jaredpedroza8221
    @jaredpedroza82219 ай бұрын

    love the wrx

  • @bl4ckmagic34
    @bl4ckmagic349 ай бұрын

    These are solid, man!

  • @tenettttt
    @tenettttt9 ай бұрын

    2:54 those tones and the reflection. God damn 🔥

  • @filmsimp
    @filmsimp9 ай бұрын

    Never miss!

  • @miraldomusic
    @miraldomusic8 ай бұрын

    Lovely pictures as usual... Any video on your color grading method?

  • @Nisu58
    @Nisu588 ай бұрын

    Love the photos and the shoot with miss veneda carter

  • @trevorwisecup
    @trevorwisecup9 ай бұрын

    Welcome to the show

  • @gregmarcus3064
    @gregmarcus30649 ай бұрын

    This was bound to happen and worth the wait.

  • @m.hreels9822
    @m.hreels98228 ай бұрын

    Yeah definitely events are great for social up close photography people are more willing to be social and have their picture taken without feeling uncomfortable 📸😊👍🏻

  • @WesleyVerhoevePhotography
    @WesleyVerhoevePhotography9 ай бұрын

    That very first shot is so lovely with the foggy window

  • @woo_doggy
    @woo_doggy9 ай бұрын

    brilliant photos

  • @human_error1
    @human_error19 ай бұрын

    Street is definitely your friend! Can’t wait to see if you do anything else 📸

  • @reeft
    @reeft9 ай бұрын

    car photos are soo good, man!

  • @xjoexedge
    @xjoexedge9 ай бұрын

    dude its so weird seeing the area I live and photograph everyday on your video. Glad you captured the issence of the area of the north shore. Suppried we didn't cross paths yet!

  • @ryanbhangdia
    @ryanbhangdia9 ай бұрын

    Love the shot at 4:15!

  • @crwn_munkz
    @crwn_munkz9 ай бұрын

    Willem doing street!??? Hell yeah dude!!!

  • @bankrungroj3765
    @bankrungroj37659 ай бұрын

    loev your video !! I really would like to see you use 35mm for landscape and your work since my country could not find any mamiya 7.. thanks

  • @danc7939
    @danc79399 ай бұрын

    Woke up on a Friday to new videos from Willem, Paulie B, Grainydays and Sam Elkins. Today is a good day.

  • @jomy10-games
    @jomy10-games4 ай бұрын

    For streetphotography, I can recommend Cartier Bresson “Le Moment Décesif”

  • @zekirami1145
    @zekirami11459 ай бұрын

    Great. Photo, I like that old man and old woman block the sun it is really nice .iam going to do my own photography soon. I do have canon eos r5 with 28mm lenes . keep going your photos so cool

  • @Trstn.H
    @Trstn.H9 ай бұрын

    Always makes my day to see more of your new work 🥹

  • @jagerbolt90
    @jagerbolt909 ай бұрын

    Good on you for trying something new, Willem. Street photography is tricky because you're constantly balancing moving targets (mostly people) and trying to capture the essence of a moment, which given how dynamic people are, can be incredibly fleeting. But you're an incredible photographer, and I know you'll do amazing the more you practice! Thanks for sharing as usual!

  • @franciscomorales1019
    @franciscomorales10199 ай бұрын

    Greats shots

  • @tubesticker
    @tubesticker9 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Stick with it!

  • @miguelgomes6849
    @miguelgomes68499 ай бұрын

    4:15 awesome street shot

  • @ScottGudahl
    @ScottGudahl9 ай бұрын

    Welcome to the world of street. You’ll never look at days out the same again. Get yourself a pocket camera. Like the Ricoh you’ll love the freedom. Happy shooting! Great video

  • @mab9738
    @mab97389 ай бұрын

    Check out coastal Maine if you haven’t already! I was just there amazing

  • @Anonymous-hp1hn
    @Anonymous-hp1hn9 ай бұрын

    Street photography is amazing

  • @oliviamarkowski8159
    @oliviamarkowski81599 ай бұрын

    damn these pictures are so good

  • @mechaben
    @mechaben28 күн бұрын

    Awesome video

  • @thearchive64
    @thearchive649 ай бұрын

    I'm proud of you Willem!

  • @john.mathews
    @john.mathews9 ай бұрын

    great vid. good job.

  • @anupmishra7857
    @anupmishra78579 ай бұрын

    How/where do you develop your films? I have a load of 35mm rolls in my freezer. I love your attempt at people photography. I am scared shit to try, but, if you won't mind giving few details re: the shot where the family with the girl's foot almost touching the ground. You couldn't have been far, yet the photo is so perfect; the subjects are completely unaware? I loved that shot. Thanks

  • @BoostFutbol
    @BoostFutbol9 ай бұрын

    Stay safe out in there in OBX right now. Hurricane season!

  • @c0mputerface377
    @c0mputerface3779 ай бұрын

    hey! any advice on finding shoots to assist on? best way to contact photographers etc? I'm moving to nyc soon and would definitely be interested in finding opportunities

  • @megssss
    @megssss8 ай бұрын

    hey what film did you shoot with? great photos!!

  • @lueniopue2488
    @lueniopue24889 ай бұрын

    Weirdly, your photos and the colors remind me the color of the OG ricoh GR, positive film

  • @marving1416
    @marving14169 ай бұрын

    I would have a field day shooting in that little town!

  • @scj15
    @scj159 ай бұрын

    Babe wake up Willem just dropped a new video!!

  • @youtoldharpotobeatme5023
    @youtoldharpotobeatme50239 ай бұрын

    You took good street images for a first timer Willem!

  • @Han________
    @Han________9 ай бұрын

    Think you have a natural talent for street photography, these are great

  • @cineho3122
    @cineho31227 ай бұрын

    Hello! Willem Verbeeck Excuse me, I am curious to ask you how to focus when you use the viewfinder on the top of the Minolta CL camera? I also want to ask what brand of viewfinder is on the top of the camera? Thank you!😄

  • @kingsingson5805
    @kingsingson58059 ай бұрын

    Watch trevor wisecup videos from walkie talkie. Its very inspiring! Hope to see more of this! I recently started doing street photography the same reason you are talking on this video. Happy to see people recognizing the same love for this art.

  • @kyotodream7135
    @kyotodream71359 ай бұрын

    If you're wanting to do more street photography here in LA, try Hollywood Boulevard, Santa Monica Pier, and Broadway street downton. Touristy areas, but they always have lots of not only people but interesting people. I find it can be sometimes tricky to find a spot for street photography in LA since its such a giant city. I think you'd get some great results in these spots and I would recommend them from my own experience.

  • @kyotodream7135

    @kyotodream7135

    9 ай бұрын

    If you do more street I would try black and white as well, something about enhances the street photos as there is more emphasis put on the content rather than colors in the frame. It is down to preference but it is fun to try

  • @SamuelElkinsPhoto
    @SamuelElkinsPhoto9 ай бұрын

    Beautiful

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