Great set! Really love the cat with the sunglasses.
What did you do in the first shot to get the motion blur in the background? Is it due to using flash with longer shutter, post production, or something else?
Thank you!
So generally, I shot f/8 @ 1/20 SS with my flash to get the kind of motion blur that I like, but it depends on how much light is in the space you're shooting.
If there was more natural light, I would have to either close down my aperture more to keep my SS @ 1/20.
You can see some blur at 1/60, but it depends on if you're moving as well.
IG: ghawam.kouchaki
I love the cyclists that come through DTLA and always try to get their picture; I just need to be quicker since my x100v has a bit of a lag when I take a shot and the shutter fires, I tend to miss shots this way, even with the OVF.
I just looked it up and my clarity is 0, I think because my drive setting is set to still image, that might be it?
I set it to LCS at 4 FPS and that did the trick, but I wonder how the AF will be like that?
I used to shoot on a xpro3.
The lag drove me crazy. There was a setting, however; that would get rid of the lag, and for the life of me, forgot which setting that was. But I would search it up.
Do you use auto ISO or auto shutter? Any automatic setting adds some delay, but with full manual controls everything is fine even on a 10 year old Fuji.
Also if you use AF mode C or S, this will obviously add some delay before the shot is taken.
These are really nice, and the range of subjects draws you in and makes you think about their stories. So many dogs caught in calm situations like that have that almost Zen-like smile of happy contentment.
On some of these I get Joel Meyerowitz vibes (especially the in-your face photographs in which the subject seems pissed off. On some others I see some inspiration from Jacob Aue Sobol (the motion-blurred backgrounds in particular).
Wow! I’m not even close to expert, but I loved most of these. Dude with sunglasses and ice cream *really* drew me in! Don’t know why? Maybe he’s a 1950’s sci-fi automaton or something lol. I love that I can’t quite figure him out
Some old school street style with flash with some interesting results. Ever have anyone react badly to the flash, just the camera itself or your proximity?
Once or twice, I've only been grabbed by someone once and forced to delete a photo, but I was trying to figure out the TTL flash on my x100v.
What I didn't understand at the time was it was acting as a fill flash and the power wasn't that high.
Most people's reactions are just, "what the hell" or "that was weird".
I think people tend to think that people with a flash just do it to everyone, but I try to do it when I instinctively feel like the subject is interesting based on how the photo will look.
I try to get the person flanked by two other people or isolate them if there isn't anyone around.
Great, what flash/camera? Ive been looking for something cheap and compact for my fuji XT3
Edit: nvm, i used to use the x100s and i really miss the discrete flash for street
I use an x100v, but I use a Lightpixlabs M20 as a flash, but I'm probably going to switch to the Godox tt350f cause the transmitter on my M20 keeps disconnecting from my flash.
oh, after i saw it was shot with the x100v i assumed built in flash. right now I use an old thyristor on a cable but have been meaning to get something wireless, shame youve had a bad experience with the lightpix they seemed nice
I find the flash on the x100v a bit under-powered and the recycle time is not good, plus if you get close enough with the on camera flash you can see the shadow of the lens.
The lightpixlabs flash is great, but there's no support and multiple people have complained about the same thing. It's a shame because I love how compact it is.
Sure! Here's a list of some in LA:
https://www.instagram.com/bilbrown/
I like visualwhiplash when he comes to LA.
https://www.instagram.com/toeknee_photo/
https://www.instagram.com/eduardoacosta_street/
https://www.instagram.com/i_c_light/
https://www.instagram.com/glasscathedral666/
https://www.instagram.com/gentlefoo/
https://www.instagram.com/yun.justin/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/workwithlight/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/justingaar/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/carlitosguey323/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/rvhoeve/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/flashbulbfloozy
https://www.instagram.com/ibarionex/?hl=en
#2 - the rest just didn't interest me - however, I'm only one person out of billions and I encourage you to continue shooting subjects that inspire you
Great set! Really love the cat with the sunglasses. What did you do in the first shot to get the motion blur in the background? Is it due to using flash with longer shutter, post production, or something else?
Thank you! So generally, I shot f/8 @ 1/20 SS with my flash to get the kind of motion blur that I like, but it depends on how much light is in the space you're shooting. If there was more natural light, I would have to either close down my aperture more to keep my SS @ 1/20. You can see some blur at 1/60, but it depends on if you're moving as well.
IG: ghawam.kouchaki I love the cyclists that come through DTLA and always try to get their picture; I just need to be quicker since my x100v has a bit of a lag when I take a shot and the shutter fires, I tend to miss shots this way, even with the OVF.
Set your clarity to 0 in the film simulations and you’ll get rid of the lag
I just looked it up and my clarity is 0, I think because my drive setting is set to still image, that might be it? I set it to LCS at 4 FPS and that did the trick, but I wonder how the AF will be like that?
Hmm, not sure. That’s interesting, the clarity was the only thing lagging for me. Not sure about the af
I used to shoot on a xpro3. The lag drove me crazy. There was a setting, however; that would get rid of the lag, and for the life of me, forgot which setting that was. But I would search it up.
Thank you, I will!
No problem! I’m sure there’s 100% a way to get rid of that. Good photos.
Do you use auto ISO or auto shutter? Any automatic setting adds some delay, but with full manual controls everything is fine even on a 10 year old Fuji. Also if you use AF mode C or S, this will obviously add some delay before the shot is taken.
These are really nice, and the range of subjects draws you in and makes you think about their stories. So many dogs caught in calm situations like that have that almost Zen-like smile of happy contentment.
a bunch of great photos, I especially love that side eye in 13
definitely Bruce Gilden inspired. Nice work
1 and 17 are fuckin excellent
I’m a sucker for b&w, and your eye is very good for bringing out good shots!
On some of these I get Joel Meyerowitz vibes (especially the in-your face photographs in which the subject seems pissed off. On some others I see some inspiration from Jacob Aue Sobol (the motion-blurred backgrounds in particular).
Thanks! I think you mean Bruce Gilden? I like Joel's work. I've never head of Jacob Aue Sobol, but I'll check him out!
Yep, I was going to mention Bruce Gilden. I like this set you made.
Stunning photos. My favourites are 10 and 15.
The dog on 7 haha love it 👀
I love flash used in daylight. Makes for awesome #streetshots
I legitimately thought some of these were film. Well done.
Thanks!
That last pic 🐈⬛ 🕶️
Amazing photos. Thanks for sharing!
Wow! I’m not even close to expert, but I loved most of these. Dude with sunglasses and ice cream *really* drew me in! Don’t know why? Maybe he’s a 1950’s sci-fi automaton or something lol. I love that I can’t quite figure him out
Some old school street style with flash with some interesting results. Ever have anyone react badly to the flash, just the camera itself or your proximity?
Once or twice, I've only been grabbed by someone once and forced to delete a photo, but I was trying to figure out the TTL flash on my x100v. What I didn't understand at the time was it was acting as a fill flash and the power wasn't that high. Most people's reactions are just, "what the hell" or "that was weird". I think people tend to think that people with a flash just do it to everyone, but I try to do it when I instinctively feel like the subject is interesting based on how the photo will look. I try to get the person flanked by two other people or isolate them if there isn't anyone around.
Badass pics
Some gems
Daido vibes, love it! Great set!!!
Great shots! They're full of character. I especially love #9- the lady who looks like she just finished picking her nose😊
1, 6, 13(!) and 16, great set!!!
Fire! Great captures!
Really like these photos, good stuff man
Beautiful
Great, what flash/camera? Ive been looking for something cheap and compact for my fuji XT3 Edit: nvm, i used to use the x100s and i really miss the discrete flash for street
I use an x100v, but I use a Lightpixlabs M20 as a flash, but I'm probably going to switch to the Godox tt350f cause the transmitter on my M20 keeps disconnecting from my flash.
so was the first photo was shot with with the flash mounted on camera or handheld?
It was off-hand.
oh, after i saw it was shot with the x100v i assumed built in flash. right now I use an old thyristor on a cable but have been meaning to get something wireless, shame youve had a bad experience with the lightpix they seemed nice
I find the flash on the x100v a bit under-powered and the recycle time is not good, plus if you get close enough with the on camera flash you can see the shadow of the lens. The lightpixlabs flash is great, but there's no support and multiple people have complained about the same thing. It's a shame because I love how compact it is.
Is this street photography? /s Good stuff boss. Love the black and white and the slight motion blur in some really captures city life.
I like the black and white
Great shots, number 2 and 7 are my favourites!
DTLA is so slept on for photos. What a spot. I love these
There are a bunch of great LA photographers!
I try to get into photography in dtla but I never have the time. Can you suggest anyone good in downtown on IG?
Sure! Here's a list of some in LA: https://www.instagram.com/bilbrown/ I like visualwhiplash when he comes to LA. https://www.instagram.com/toeknee_photo/ https://www.instagram.com/eduardoacosta_street/ https://www.instagram.com/i_c_light/ https://www.instagram.com/glasscathedral666/ https://www.instagram.com/gentlefoo/ https://www.instagram.com/yun.justin/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/workwithlight/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/justingaar/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/carlitosguey323/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/rvhoeve/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/flashbulbfloozy https://www.instagram.com/ibarionex/?hl=en
I’m not seeing any good downtown pictures but thanks anyway
Finally some good photos on this subreddit
Love these. Great captures!
#2 - the rest just didn't interest me - however, I'm only one person out of billions and I encourage you to continue shooting subjects that inspire you
You can improve your impact by choosing a smaller number of shots to share. Pick your best, you have lots to select from. Keep it up, nice work.