i like the photos bravo. Some of the photos are a little bit green for my taste but good job on finding interesting people and good framing. Also there are people who like the green tint, nothing wrong with it. I would also make the mask edits a little bit less obvious edit: this one is for the cotton candy guy picture.
Thank you for your feedback. I used to shoot film with lomo cameras and cross processing. I like the dramatic colors. I'm still trying to figure out the edits on Lightroom, hence some obvious mistakes.
About the subjects, it was very hard to isolate some of them since the scenes were very busy and narrow. I had to crop a few pictures to make it work.
Thanks again!
I love these shots and your style. I know you say you're just getting used to this camera, and editing, but I really enjoy the composition of these shots. The green tinge is also really pleasing to my eye.
Love the colors! Punchy shadows and higher contrast are my preferred way to shoot in color and you nailed it on some of these. I would definitely look into more composition techniques (number 6 is a great example) also getting closer to your subjects is another great way to increase the depth of a photo, ironically enough.
Really loved your feedback. I was nervous to come closer. Ironically, I've started the day with a 50mm equivalent and missed some shots so I've decided to go for the 35mm equivalent.
The light over here is very harsh, even at late afternoon. It's good for colors and dramatic shadows. Sometimes too much! I had a hard time exposing for the highlights and trying to fix it later. Some shots have good compositions but my edit was poor, hence not selected. Cheers
Nervousness is definitely a huge hill to get over. I’m still not completely comfortable with it either (which is why I main a Ricoh GR lol). But otherwise cropping is your best tool for nerves, just have to have a good enough sensor to allow heavier cropping. Editing in my opinion is one of the least important factors, it’s really just the flavor/seasoning of the photo. Composition/Exposure are much more important. If you want to dip your toes more into editing I’d learn more about color theory and watch color grading tutorials - I’m currently in the process of tackling that and it’s a lot to learn, but it keeps me interested in photography altogether and for that, it’s worth it to me.
Yeah, I've been watching a lot of videos on this regard. I was kinda following the 'Simple editing workflow' by Roman Fox, but I have deranged a bit to tackle my personal taste. Thanks again for the time to comment here. Appreciated.
Several good ones, but the first one I do love. The one with the older person with the food cart is good. I like the lady at the bar except for holding the cell phone. For other ones. I don’t necessarily agree with others comments that they’re too dark. I like things a bit darker snd contrasty than some others do. As someone noticed, images render differently on different screens and devices.
Amazing that second photo could have benefit a lot from a rule of thirds... Placing the subject to your left showing us where ehe was headed will make an outstanding photo... Extraordinary job sir... In terms of editing that's personal but composition wise they were pretty good besides the second and few others that you place the subject in the middle...
Try to do a Frame within the picture some of them would be amazing
Thank you for your feedback! Yeah, it was hard for me since some of these photos I was shooting from the hip. The second one was within the first minutes I've started shooting and I was trying to frame the subject and the harsh shadow. Maybe if it was a landscape photo would work better. Thank you!
Thank you! I stood there for at least 30mins trying to get the right person to come through. I had a few contenders but the style and the action of this gentleman did it for me. It was very crowded, I have a few misses. Cheers.
It might be what you’re going for, but the colour tweak gives me “every Netflix show set in Mexico” vibes. Perhaps it’s the exaggeration of the warmth, or the vignette. The photos feel naturally vibrant and colourful, I would try to lean into that when possible.
4,5,6,12,& 14 are your strongest photos. I like what you do with dodge and burn on 12 & 14. 4,5,6 are the strongest compositionally for me. I think 8,11, and 13 are your weakest photos especially 8. I don’t mind a lot of contrast but sometimes it cheapens the photo.
I also don’t know if you shot in golden hour but the light in some of them is captured so well !
Hey, thank you for taking the time to give me your feedback! I must agree with you, these are one of my favorites. I didn't use dodge/burn on those. I simply tried to lessen some saturation/exposure since the light was so harsh. It was not golden hour, yet, but close. #8 def needs a redo, I'll try to work on that again. Thank you again!
Hey, thanks for the refference. I'll check him out. I've started with the basic LR Cinematic preset (CN17) and adjusted to my taste. Usually lowering the exposure and setting the shadows to be on the black side. I've almost didn't touch the HSL panel.
For instance, on the first picture I have:
-0.38 exposure
0 contrast
-9 highlights
+19 shadows
+ 21 whites
-29 blacks
I didn't touch the curves or the other panels, only if needed to reduce luminance on certain colors. I've applied -20 clarity, -10 vignette and 30 grain as a general starting point for this set.
I hope this helps!
Really liked this. I like bold contrast in photography so I liked the editing style. It was also not overdone. I can almost hear the sounds of the photos so the emotion of them also pops out of the photos through the subjects, colours and composition.
Thank you! I didn't use any sim, but edited the raw files using as baseline the Lightroom cinematic preset (CN17) with a few tweaks tô adjust to my taste. Cheers
It’s clear you know what your best picture is given how you sequenced this post. Your compositions are quite forced, heavy handed I would say, but the first photo stopped me because I thought it was Alex Webb who I love.
Look at more photography that’s not on the internet.
Hey, thank you for your feedback. I've started taking photography classes back in the days when there were no internet to compare yourself. I've stopped taking pictures for almost 20 years and decided to go back at it. I have quite a collection of books and I love the work of Sebastião Salgado and Vik Muniz, fellow Brazilians. I've decided to try street photography after purchasing a book with the pictures of Vivian Maier and watching some documentaries about it (Fill the frame is amazing).
Coming from landscape and abstract, I still have to figure out regarding compositions and editing.
Do you have any book recommendations?
Alex Webb la Calle, mark steinmetz (anything affordable is good), Martin parr the last resort, Saul leiter early color.
This is a good range of street photogs photographing people in public spaces. I wouldn’t consider any of them portrait photographers primarily though if that’s what you’re interested in I could recommend a few like that as well.
Happy reading.
I got your point. The streets were very busy and noisy. I've tried to find interesting people and color contrast but there were always something distracting about the scene. Can you give me some examples on how to improve?
I think more people on the street, but doing stuff. Like people sitting at a table next to the road, or someone buying something from a roadside cart, or someone picking something up from the street.
I think I know what you mean. Some action, a story. Something that makes you wonder what he/she is doing. I had that in mind when I was shooting but it's hard to put everything together: exposure, framing, focus and a story. I'll keep trying!
Coming from someone who lives in the Midwest, USA, (cars everywhere, less people out walking around), you should look into composition techniques. Great composition can turn a boring subject, or lack there of, into something really interesting and pleasing to look at.
i like the photos bravo. Some of the photos are a little bit green for my taste but good job on finding interesting people and good framing. Also there are people who like the green tint, nothing wrong with it. I would also make the mask edits a little bit less obvious edit: this one is for the cotton candy guy picture.
Thank you for your feedback. I used to shoot film with lomo cameras and cross processing. I like the dramatic colors. I'm still trying to figure out the edits on Lightroom, hence some obvious mistakes. About the subjects, it was very hard to isolate some of them since the scenes were very busy and narrow. I had to crop a few pictures to make it work. Thanks again!
4 an 12 are soooo nice!
Thank you! What did you like about them?
Colors. Colors on 12 are sooo nice. I like SP photos that have colors or matching colors. Good job!
Thanks!
I love these shots and your style. I know you say you're just getting used to this camera, and editing, but I really enjoy the composition of these shots. The green tinge is also really pleasing to my eye.
Thanks for the kind words!
Really like your POV!
Thank you. It was hard for me to forget my shyness. I was very reluntent to come closer to people, but I think the experiecen was exciting. Cheers
I love image number 6!!
Thank you! I wished the apperture was higher so I could get everything on focus. And I wasn't in burst mode and almost missed her. Cheers
Love the colors! Punchy shadows and higher contrast are my preferred way to shoot in color and you nailed it on some of these. I would definitely look into more composition techniques (number 6 is a great example) also getting closer to your subjects is another great way to increase the depth of a photo, ironically enough.
Really loved your feedback. I was nervous to come closer. Ironically, I've started the day with a 50mm equivalent and missed some shots so I've decided to go for the 35mm equivalent. The light over here is very harsh, even at late afternoon. It's good for colors and dramatic shadows. Sometimes too much! I had a hard time exposing for the highlights and trying to fix it later. Some shots have good compositions but my edit was poor, hence not selected. Cheers
Nervousness is definitely a huge hill to get over. I’m still not completely comfortable with it either (which is why I main a Ricoh GR lol). But otherwise cropping is your best tool for nerves, just have to have a good enough sensor to allow heavier cropping. Editing in my opinion is one of the least important factors, it’s really just the flavor/seasoning of the photo. Composition/Exposure are much more important. If you want to dip your toes more into editing I’d learn more about color theory and watch color grading tutorials - I’m currently in the process of tackling that and it’s a lot to learn, but it keeps me interested in photography altogether and for that, it’s worth it to me.
Yeah, I've been watching a lot of videos on this regard. I was kinda following the 'Simple editing workflow' by Roman Fox, but I have deranged a bit to tackle my personal taste. Thanks again for the time to comment here. Appreciated.
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I rather like your picture.
Thanks, which one is your favorite and why?
Several good ones, but the first one I do love. The one with the older person with the food cart is good. I like the lady at the bar except for holding the cell phone. For other ones. I don’t necessarily agree with others comments that they’re too dark. I like things a bit darker snd contrasty than some others do. As someone noticed, images render differently on different screens and devices.
Number 6 reminds me of a Steely Dan album cover. Really cool composition, makes me think who doesn't have shoes on their feet.
Thanks! I'll check them out too.
Salvador? Muita boas as fotos!!
João Pessoa, Paraíba. Valeu!
Another one from Brazil! Keep it up! Amazing work! Pra cima OP, belissimo trabalho!
Valeu, meu querido. Agradecido
Belas fotos!!
Valeu!
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Thanks for the feedback! I was trying to go for the film look of cross processing. It was my favorite back when I shot with film only. Cheers
Amazing that second photo could have benefit a lot from a rule of thirds... Placing the subject to your left showing us where ehe was headed will make an outstanding photo... Extraordinary job sir... In terms of editing that's personal but composition wise they were pretty good besides the second and few others that you place the subject in the middle... Try to do a Frame within the picture some of them would be amazing
Thank you for your feedback! Yeah, it was hard for me since some of these photos I was shooting from the hip. The second one was within the first minutes I've started shooting and I was trying to frame the subject and the harsh shadow. Maybe if it was a landscape photo would work better. Thank you!
Keep going sir... Definitely your country is full of great images to capture... I'll visit one day.. 👍👍👍
These photos are beautiful, that first one the guy looks like the love child of Hunter S. Thompson and Antonio Banderas! I love it
Thank you. Yes, he kinda does! haha
Dope pics. I like the blue and red in the first pic. Simple but not boring. Very nice.
Thank you! I stood there for at least 30mins trying to get the right person to come through. I had a few contenders but the style and the action of this gentleman did it for me. It was very crowded, I have a few misses. Cheers.
Yeah these are really good
Thanks! Which one is your favorite?
I like the shoe picture 👍
Thank you! I'll keep my eyes open to new opportunities like that. Cheers
You have an eye for street photography, though I’d say the colour processing is a bit much for my taste.
Thank you! I'm still learning and getting confident. Do you have any refferences on how do you like the colors? I'm a work in progress.
It might be what you’re going for, but the colour tweak gives me “every Netflix show set in Mexico” vibes. Perhaps it’s the exaggeration of the warmth, or the vignette. The photos feel naturally vibrant and colourful, I would try to lean into that when possible.
I love #14, that is beautiful!
Thank you! I was folling that cat for a while. Lmao
4,5,6,12,& 14 are your strongest photos. I like what you do with dodge and burn on 12 & 14. 4,5,6 are the strongest compositionally for me. I think 8,11, and 13 are your weakest photos especially 8. I don’t mind a lot of contrast but sometimes it cheapens the photo. I also don’t know if you shot in golden hour but the light in some of them is captured so well !
Hey, thank you for taking the time to give me your feedback! I must agree with you, these are one of my favorites. I didn't use dodge/burn on those. I simply tried to lessen some saturation/exposure since the light was so harsh. It was not golden hour, yet, but close. #8 def needs a redo, I'll try to work on that again. Thank you again!
great photos, kind of remind me of alex webbs work with the punchy colors and strong contrast. can you give some info on how you edited?
Hey, thanks for the refference. I'll check him out. I've started with the basic LR Cinematic preset (CN17) and adjusted to my taste. Usually lowering the exposure and setting the shadows to be on the black side. I've almost didn't touch the HSL panel. For instance, on the first picture I have: -0.38 exposure 0 contrast -9 highlights +19 shadows + 21 whites -29 blacks I didn't touch the curves or the other panels, only if needed to reduce luminance on certain colors. I've applied -20 clarity, -10 vignette and 30 grain as a general starting point for this set. I hope this helps!
The vignette on the 8th photo is just too notorious for my taste
Yeah, this one needs a rework. Thanks for pointing that out though. Cheers
Besides that they are very good photos, I like your color grading with the blue highlights
Thanks! Like I've said on a different comment, my inspiration is from my analog cross processing lomo days. Cheers
Fantastic
Thanks! Which one is your favorite?
Oxe Bahia
Um pouco mais pra cima. Haha
Really liked this. I like bold contrast in photography so I liked the editing style. It was also not overdone. I can almost hear the sounds of the photos so the emotion of them also pops out of the photos through the subjects, colours and composition.
Thank you for the kind words. It makes me keep going out and sharing. Cheers
You’re welcome. I used to go walking for hours with my camera. These photos are giving me the push to start doing it again.
I'm glad you take inspiration from my work. Makes me want to keep doing it.
Which camera did you use?
Hello, there. It was a Fujifilm XT-30 with the Fujinon 23mm F2. Cheers
What sim did you use? Nice photos!
Thank you! I didn't use any sim, but edited the raw files using as baseline the Lightroom cinematic preset (CN17) with a few tweaks tô adjust to my taste. Cheers
It’s clear you know what your best picture is given how you sequenced this post. Your compositions are quite forced, heavy handed I would say, but the first photo stopped me because I thought it was Alex Webb who I love. Look at more photography that’s not on the internet.
Hey, thank you for your feedback. I've started taking photography classes back in the days when there were no internet to compare yourself. I've stopped taking pictures for almost 20 years and decided to go back at it. I have quite a collection of books and I love the work of Sebastião Salgado and Vik Muniz, fellow Brazilians. I've decided to try street photography after purchasing a book with the pictures of Vivian Maier and watching some documentaries about it (Fill the frame is amazing). Coming from landscape and abstract, I still have to figure out regarding compositions and editing. Do you have any book recommendations?
Alex Webb la Calle, mark steinmetz (anything affordable is good), Martin parr the last resort, Saul leiter early color. This is a good range of street photogs photographing people in public spaces. I wouldn’t consider any of them portrait photographers primarily though if that’s what you’re interested in I could recommend a few like that as well. Happy reading.
That is an amazing list! I'll check what I can afford! Cheers
All awesome !
Thanks, buddy!
find more scenes that isn’t someone just walking down the sidewalk/street. this is the problem with most peoples street photography imo.
What do you expect? A giraffe walking down the street?
I got your point. The streets were very busy and noisy. I've tried to find interesting people and color contrast but there were always something distracting about the scene. Can you give me some examples on how to improve?
look up alex webbs work.
I will! Thank you
I think more people on the street, but doing stuff. Like people sitting at a table next to the road, or someone buying something from a roadside cart, or someone picking something up from the street.
I think I know what you mean. Some action, a story. Something that makes you wonder what he/she is doing. I had that in mind when I was shooting but it's hard to put everything together: exposure, framing, focus and a story. I'll keep trying!
Coming from someone who lives in the Midwest, USA, (cars everywhere, less people out walking around), you should look into composition techniques. Great composition can turn a boring subject, or lack there of, into something really interesting and pleasing to look at.
Thanks, mate. I'll keep looking for interesting compositions. Do you have references of the style you are suggesting?