Shooter Files by f.d. walker

Street Photography Tips, Interaction, Travel, Guides

Patreon Video Directory

Original Series + Video Directory:

 

PhotoSynthesis

(PhotoSynthesis: An original photography series where I take any questions, thoughts, topics, and requests and turn them into a video. Send me any specific questions, topics or requests you’d like to see me make a video on and PhotoSynthesis will be the series to present any and all photography related subjects.)

  1. The Frame is Your Canvas
  2. Do Photos Improve with Age?
  3. Photography through the Viewfinder vs LCD vs Hip Shots
  4. The Small Things Matter
  5. 17 Tips on Working Scenes in Street Photography
  6. Tips on Working Angles in Street Photography
  7. Tips on Avoiding a One-Track Mind in Photography
  8. My Gear, Street Setup and Why
  9. 7 Tips for Timing in Photography
  10. Tips for Adjusting Exposure on the Fly in Street Photography
  11. Fear Factors of Photographing Strangers in Street Photography
  12. Benefits of Minimalism as a Photographer
  13. Dealing With Doubt in Photography
  14. The Waiting Game (with your photos)
  15. Tips on Bringing Focus to Interest
  16. Tips For Shooting in Low Light
  17. Words in Photos : Yes or No?
  18. Things to Look For That Make the Subject Interesting 
  19. Fishing vs Finding: Photography Pros and Cons
  20. All About Angles Part 1: Close-Up Chaos, Life, Busy Streets + Sidewalks
  21. All About Angles Part 2: Perspective, Illusion, Minimalism + Organizing the Environment
  22. Why Don’t I Shoot Much Street Photography at Night?
  23. How to Avoid Negative Confrontations in Photo Unfriendly Places
  24. Tips For Selecting Your Best Photos
  25. Best Times of the Day for Street Photography: Pros, Cons and Tips
  26. Follow The Rules?: Does Getting Closer Improve the Photo?
  27. What Makes a Good Street Photo?: 7 Things to Look For 
  28. Tips on Learning from Other Photographers
  29. 9 Tips/Steps For Close-Up Candid Shots of One Subject
  30. My Approach to Distant and Fleeting Moments in Street Photography
  31. Tips for More Attentive Photos + Social Media’s Negative Effects
  32. Follow The Rules?: Never Crop
  33. My Top Street Photography Triggers
  34. Top Attractions to Urban Settings for Photos
  35. Top Reasons I Shoot Fully Manual
  36. Recent Street Photography Confrontations
  37. What Makes a Photo Memorable? : MIT Study Says Life (and My Reasons Why)
  38. A Series on Series: Types of Street Photo Series
  39. A Series on Series: Photo Sequencing + Editing
  40. How Much Surroundings Should You Include in a Photo? (+ Joel Meyerowtiz’s Famous Photo)
  41. What Makes a Photo Memorable? Part 2 : Top Elements of a Memorable Street Photo
  42. The Perfect vs. The Imperfect (in a photo)
  43. Distant Distractions: OK or Throw Away?
  44. Exposing for the Whole Scene (PhotoSynthesis #44)
  45. Blur and Bokeh in Street Photography: The Good, The Bad and The Tips
  46. Street Photo Contests: Tips, Insights and Thoughts

 

Behind the Photo

Behind The Photo: An original series where I discuss the When, Where, What, Why and How behind some of my most known work.   

 

In Contact

In Contact: An original photography series that gets inside the contact sheet to learn through it.

 

In Street

In Street: An original series that takes you out in the street and into my camera. See what I see, See the photos I make, and Hear my thoughts along the way, In the Street.

 

Photo Walk Talk

Photo Walk Talk: An original photo walk series that not only focuses on the walk, but also the photos. And learns through them.

 

Photo Feature

Photo Feature: An original series where I feature special places or events that I’ve recently photographed. I cover the place/event, my approach and insights, and share a wide selection of photos that I made there, followed my overall Street Photography Score. (Normally, I don’t share photos publicly for at least a year, so this series also gives Patreon subscribers an exclusive early look at work long before the general public)

 

Learn From the Best

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

 

Street Critique

Street Critique: An original photo submission photo critique series exclusive to Patreon Subscribers only.

 

City 6

The City 6: An original photography series featuring over 100 major cities around the world from my major city work.

 

Project Pass

 

Travel/On the Road/First Impressions/Final Thoughts

 

Photo Inspiration

 

Follow The Rules?

 

Street Stories

 

Miscellaneous

 

Multi-Part Series:

Street Critique Tips on Character Shots

Parades

 

All About Angles

 

A Series on Series

 

Capturing Color

 

Keeping It Candid

 

Guides

 

Current (all videos listed in order posted, with most recent at the top):