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Photography through the Viewfinder vs LCD vs Hip Shots (PhotoSynthesis #3)

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PhotoSynthesis, photography series where I take any thoughts, topics and requests and turn them into a video.   

In this installment, I discuss the pros and cons between shooting through the viewfinder, LCD and hip shots. Which is best, why and what do you prefer too?  

Send me any specific topic or idea requests you’d like to see me make a video on and PhotoSynthesis will be the series to present any and all photography related thoughts and discussion.

Link to Video: PhotoSynthesis #4 – Photography through the Viewfinder vs LCD vs Hip Shots

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Photo Walk Talk: Top 5 Markets of San Jose, Costa Rica

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A photo walk series that focuses on the photos. And learns through them.

I share insights from the photos taken and explore ways to critique and learn from your photos, while giving you a personal look at the city and walk.

This episode in San Jose, Costa Rica, instead of one walk, I cover 5 of the city’s best markets for street photography and varied interest. Spanning a wide area, from its oldest market to its largest farmers markets, from its trendy green market to its grittier flea market, I cover my thoughts on the different scenes of market life for photography, along with a selection of photos through each for the Photo Walk Talk exercise. 

Link to Video: Photo Walk Talk: Top 5 Markets of San Jose, Costa Rica

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10 Tips for Layers in Street Photography

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I share different tips and advice on how to improve and strengthen your layers and layering in Street Photography.

★★★ HIGHLIGHTS ★★★

  • [0:00​] Intro
  • [1:41] TIP #1: Settings + Lens
  • [4:05] TIP #2: Find The Right Scene
  • [5:00] TIP #3: Get Close + File The Frame
  • [6:22] TIP #4: Look Through Entire Scene + Decide
  • [6:39] TIP #5: Include Subject in Foreground
  • [7:31] TIP #6: Decide Where + What You Want in Focus
  • [9:27] TIP #7: Look + Wait For More
  • [9:57] TIP #8: Read + Predict Timing
  • [10:27] TIP #9: Find + Use Anchors
  • [11:21] TIP #10: Still Needs Interest!
  • [12:10] Outro

★★★★★★★★★★★★

Link to Video: 10 Tips for Layers in Street Photography

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Learn From The Best: Henri Cartier-Bresson (Part 2)

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Learn From The Best: A new series where we learn from some of the best photographers throughout time. Through their photos, work, background, style, interests, quotes, philosophy and more… 

In this first installment, we start off with none other than Henri Cartier-Bresson.  

In Part 1, I covered Henri’s background and history, a range of his photos, his interests and style, what he’s known for, and some quotes reflecting his personal philosophy. All the while learning from it all as it relates to photography.  

In Part 2 here, we really get into learning from the best, as we delve into a selection of some of Henri’s most known photos and learn through them in detail.

Link to Video: Learn From The Best: Henri Cartier-Bresson (Part 2)

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Capturing Color – Part 4: Vivid Color, Light and More

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Part 4 of the 7-Part Series “Capturing Color,” where I cover a range of topics to help you learn all about color photography and how to improve your color photographs and street photography.

Here, In Part 4, I cover how natural light effects color, how to handle it, and how to capture vivid color and more (with a special focus on candid/unposed Street Photography).

Other Installments of this ‘Capturing Color’ Series:

  • Part 1: Intro + Why I Love Color
  • Part 2: Color Theory + Schemes
  • Part 3: Tips for Seeing in Color in Street Photography
  • Part 4: Tips for Capturing Vivid Color + Light’s Effect in Street Photography
  • Part 5: Post Processing Color
  • Part 6: Learning Color through Photos: My Work
  • Part 7: Learning Color through Photos: Master Color Photographers

Link to Video: Capturing Color – Part 4: Vivid Color, Light and More

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Photo Walk Talk: Avenida Central (San Jose, Costa Rica)

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A photo walk series that focuses on the photos. And learns through them.

This episode in San Jose, Costa Rica, I cover a photo walk in the city center, along the city’s oldest street, and my personal favorite here for Street Photography. One of the longest pedestrian only streets I’ve been anywhere, Avenida Central provides you with nonstop life and activity along endless shops, restaurants, parks, and more. Combined with another parallel pedestrian street with mirrored life, you can photograph this loop going over a combined 20 blocks for hours of interest, along with some signature grit and character.

I share insights from the photos taken and explore ways to critique and learn from your photos, while giving you a personal look at the city and walk.

Link to Video: Photo Walk Talk: Avenida Central (San Jose, Costa Rica)

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PhotoSynthesis #2: Do Photos Improve with Age?

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PhotoSynthesis, a new photography series where I take any thoughts, topics and requests and turn them into a video.   

In this installment, I discuss how age effects photos and if it can improve and increase their interest over time.   

Send me any specific topic or idea requests you’d like to see me make a video on and PhotoSynthesis will be the series to present any and all photography related thoughts and discussion.

Link to Video: PhotoSynthesis #2: Do Photos Improve with Age?

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In Contact #2: Sao Paulo Shadows – Learning Through Contact Sheets

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A new photography series that gets inside the contact sheet to learn through it.  

In this second installment, I cover an interesting scene of light and shadow in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where I try to see how much more I can make out of it with a mix of life, sharing different insights from its contact sheet and the information behind it.

Link to Video: In Contact #2: Sao Paulo Shadows

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On the Road: Intro to San Jose, Costa Rica

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A quick intro on my arrival to San Jose, Costa Rica, as I also share some first photos, impressions, plans and details on upcoming videos from the city.   

I previously covered San Jose during my Major City Work as Major City #75.

Link to Video: On the Road: Intro to San Jose, Costa Rica

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