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Learn to See First, Shoot Later: Lessons from Ernst Haas

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Comment from : @mubremoved

11:15 Hass seems like an impressionistic master of photography
Comment from : @TheSoLuna2

I love this, finally a video about photography and not gear, the best lens, the most mp Most guys seem to be interested in a gear collection rather than taking pictures…
Comment from : @valebliz

Your content is so interesting like no other, thank you so much !!!
Comment from : @yvesluyet3124

Alex, I simply love watching your content Like no other creator
Comment from : @ibrahimtanner8957

Moved away from technical perfection recently and [re]found the joy of photography again No more "the light is not right" or whatever It is liberating and the results anything from "that what not what I envisioned" crap to the "wow" Love this lesson and your in general artistic, mature and yet unpretentious approach to photography
Comment from : @PerEng2405

Thoroughly enjoyed this presentation, thank you
Comment from : @psychomantis10122

Oddly enough, I think I have taken so far the best photos at the beginning of my photo adventure when I knew nothing about composition, techniques etc I just looked around, saw a frame I found interesting and tried to get a good photo of it without overthinking Now after 6 years of amateur photography and gaining experience I'm less happy about my photos than at the beginning Even when I compare my recent photos with photos from the past, I think the old ones without any experience were better
Comment from : @7Andy77

love your videos- very unique and thought provoking- thanks for what you do!
Comment from : @robertbrown9785

I just got an Ernst Haas book out of my library yesterday and pored over the pages in their nice cool AC building It was wonderful to see, and even more so, when you realize that before Haas, most of the art world at large (at least in the US) saw color photography as the realm of advertising and not serious Haas was the first that whatshisname at NYC MOMA said was the definition of WHY color photography was about the color as much as the subject brbrLoved your video Very nice reinforcement of all I learned
Comment from : @ChrisBrogan

I like to thank youbrbr Thank you for your personal, warm and clear way of explaining I’ve learned a lot from you and feel inspired to take pictures My journey has just started brbrAll the bestbrCheers
Comment from : @Joj1n

Is it a coincidence that all photographers who say gear doesn’t matter happen to own Leicas?
Comment from : @emithen

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Comment from : @nellatrab

Im getting so happy from this, just be yourself!! Great Vid Thanks ❤
Comment from : @ateswierjr

This video is good for watching I like it so much
Comment from : @Nature168Temples

Thank you it was very informative
Comment from : @mariemclaughlan5404

Thanks!
Comment from : @bobbyw59

شكرا جزيلا
Comment from : @mohmmedahmed23

Photography is a language Texhnique is simply the sentence structure of that language
Comment from : @garywoodard6693

Nevertheless, the choice of imaging device plays a central role, especially when it comes to the physical properties such as image field size, image sharpness and a number of optical properties of the camera lenses For example, there is and remains a significant difference whether I take photos with lets say a 4x5" or 5x7" sheet film camera or a 35mm roll film camera, regardless of what I want to capture with it or if physical film or a digital back is being used while doing so Or whether the smallest aperture even allows a certain shutter speed at all brThe size and resolution of the image area as well as the amount of light available in the focal plane when taking the photo ultimately determine whether a photo can be meaningfully enlarged for publication And a number of these criteria determine whether creating a photo actually makes sense or is simply unnecessary and a waste of time and materials already before the picture is even taken br“Seeing” (sic!) in order to be able to recognize what and how something is worth depicting is elementary, and at the same time pointless if the “aids” ultimately cannot sufficiently enable the technical implementation of the pictorial representation of what is “seen” So, while I do agree that "composition" is key in photography, without the appropriate technical equipment it simply becomes obsolete since photography isn't about staring at things, it's about the technical process of painting images with light!
Comment from : @asagk

We are encouraged to seek out the extraordinary moments that are simply waiting to be discovered even by what some may think ugly Imperfections & mistakes can add character Simplicity, just take the shot
Comment from : @MyWalk3296

As a Black-Star photojournalist based in Manhattan many many years ago, I had the pleasure to meet and even work beside Ernst He was a wonderful person and inspiration
Comment from : @EpicPain-

Thanks for video
Comment from : @darrengray1816

Fantastic images
Comment from : @darrengray1816

Great inspiration! Thanks so much 🙏🏼
Comment from : @Gevothay

Haas Yep Good choice
Comment from : @roygumpel8415

100 agree to what you're saying Photography is an ART, a story telling skill
Comment from : @bigchungus4184

Its the 12" behind the camera that takes the photo, the camera is just the tool for your imagination to use
Comment from : @stevehayward1854

Your channel is refreshing After all these YT videos on which gear you should buy, it is so great to be brought back to the simple reality of art And no need for the latest Sony released yesterday ( be worry a better one will be released next week) to enjoy taking and creating photographs Thank you and please continue and I support your new project
Comment from : @ericpecquerie4868

Nothing to do with skill, but talent Do I know, yes Been a successful pro over 60 years
Comment from : @cirrus1964

I have a friend that thinks if you don't have a Leica camera, you won't be able to take great photographs
Comment from : @HarveyWallbanger-ho2cq

It's simple to learn photography but if you don't have imagination you will never master it
Comment from : @HarveyWallbanger-ho2cq

This is more specific than most videos about composition etc, but still, "pay attention to the light" is not advice I can use practically And often the more specific comments don't tie in with the images being shown When he talks about the texture of an orange, there's no images of oranges, and the images that are shown don't seem to emphasize texture So, we learn that shape, form, texture, light, and color are important But we knew that
Comment from : @popeyesweetpea

Great photos 👏👍
Comment from : @liamporter1137

This video is to be watched at least once in a photographer’s life time Thank you so much ❤
Comment from : @Sara-tp6zd

another great one! thanks
Comment from : @WickBeavers

yeah but… what settings should I set my camera too? 🤪 Sorry for the joke about people just asking for “presets”brbrWow!! what a fantastic, informative video on just the general approach… this is def missing ro a degree Much love🙏🏻
Comment from : @BradScott-ys6ot

Camera is a tool It is better to have more precise and better tool It is important to have right tool
Comment from : @alexmag5735

Also, wonderful music in the background! It complements the photographs so well Your work is inspirational
Comment from : @rg3412

Thank you for educating us I learn from every one of your videos
Comment from : @rg3412

Thank you for your ongoing virtual mentorship Alex I continue to really appreciate your honest and philosophical approach You add a perspective that is true to your words - unique Standing out from the crowd
Comment from : @TheOlandex

Probably one of the most useful videos I ever saw on YT on any topic
Comment from : @Paul-zo9sg

the key is confidence with what you shotbri often capturing a blurry image,but my perception about a good image is what makes me think it's not a great photo because it's blurrybrit's the boundaries /wall /limit that makes me afraid to explorebrbecause sometimes, blurry images evoked emotion and that's the art of it imperfection is makes it perfectbri learn something new
Comment from : @CuriousPug12

Awesome and informative!
Comment from : @amaitra

lol like making a cake, thanks for sharing
Comment from : @luissalazar2021

The camera is the key to taking photographs, because you can't make a photograph without a camera In saying that it's learning proper composition, study drawing and painting, color theory, art history, 2 dimensional design, go to museums and look at great paintings and study them This video leaves out the fact that Ernst Haas studied painting before he ventured into photography
Comment from : @MrPhotographerDude

This is quite eye-openingno pun intended Thank you!
Comment from : @lionheart4424

an inspiring story thank you
Comment from : @eydentube

Thank you very much for your inspiring precious advices I'll bring them to my journey into photography, which I'm about to start
Comment from : @asianagribusiness6727

Best thing i ever did for my photography was sell all of my gear My photo "gear" now consists of an old small Ricoh GRII and my iphone It is so liberating and you can focus on what truly matters in photography I now ALWAYS have my camera with me
Comment from : @WhatsDaveUpTo

As a young photographer in the 1960's Ernst Haas's work was a revelation to me When hearing about his use of the dye-transfer and other techniques I thought, well that is well out of my reach But today as a retired old man computer software has opened some of his process up to us mortals Seeing and using the camera is another thing Thanks for this insightful channel
Comment from : @rdavis7350

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my YouTube channel 9 months ago about self development Now I have 1,727 subs and > 1k hours of watch time I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place
Comment from : @nathananderson8720

10:55 nah these are just shitty blurry pictures
Comment from : @eloreneloreneloreneloreneloren

After 3 full long eye wrecking days of gear hunting, this video is a breath of fresh air and a reminder of the importance of photography Thank you and happy holidays!
Comment from : @RxPhotowalks

I m a beginner This encourages me, like no other video here on yt Thank you very much
Comment from : @freisein6554

A lot of thanks for making and sharing your video!!
Comment from : @dancu9271

Love your channel man! You truly inspire me to be a better photographer and not obsess over gear The more I shoot the more I realize how much room for improvement I have! I see your videos and immediately want to grab my camera and go shoot Keep up the great work
Comment from : @JoshuaSmith537

Can all be blamed on camera manufacturers using the term ‘fully automatic’ in their advertising for eons A camera is as inanimate and as useless as a musical instrument, without a creative user
Comment from : @nikonboy07

Thank you for making this video Learning to see is the most fundamental skill in photography, and it’s also the most overlooked in today’s gadget-driven world I wish there’s a UHSII 256 and 500MB SD Cards so that people are forced to think before pressing that shutter button 😆
Comment from : @wisruteb

Ernst Haas is the master in my opinion
Comment from : @royhobbs785

Totaly agree BUT a good camera can really help with high iso picture and have a good auto focus (i make animals pictures)
Comment from : @Guiz-Focus

like if you took some blurry photos after this 😂
Comment from : @derya7603

Great and strong sounds in light and shadows, can be heard even with deaf ear
Comment from : @drdilipdesarker8118

I was looking at Saul's Laiter work to find my voice as a photographer and totally forgotten about Haas, which I should check of him if I'm doing street photography
Comment from : @MultiJaime27

I have been in 2 minds whether to invest in a new Nikon or Sony In view of this "news" a Nikon it will be!
Comment from : @kaido3471

Great philosophy, you've earned yourself a new sub
Comment from : @gms9073

I feel like the entire world of the Arts is endangered by AI AI fiction, AI photography, AI paintings, AI sculpture And you have destroyed careers which are dependent upon being able to be mediocre as a beginner Even Van Gogh was a lousy draftsman when he started Young artists, photographers, etc need to have the ability to make some small amount of money at a journeyman level That is disappearing and most people don't conceive of the value of preferring living humans that depend upon what they can earn versus AI which can do it cheaper and faster and often better
Comment from : @andrew_owens7680

Can everyone send those who want an X100V to this video first?
Comment from : @ldc89

Thank you so much for this video!
Comment from : @WillDeStreet

Superb
Comment from : @goshsong6373

Incredible video
Comment from : @spambobspampants

If only we could all be like you
Comment from : @dongee1664

Great lesson! I wish I have learned
Comment from : @cybr600

thanks insightful
Comment from : @AngelosGeorgopoulos

Tell me about the language of photography
Comment from : @greatguyaaa

My camera is not useless, but your video is Stay off YT time waster
Comment from : @stevejones1318

because of this headline i am not watching this video
Comment from : @marianfiliac4111

I am a professional painter, and I have taken amazing photos even with my cell phone I make sure when I take a photo it has an artistic look otherwise I won't take the picture I see many YouTubers with high following and almost 97 of them take lousy pictures
Comment from : @maximusaugustus6823

My father was a photographer and i used to carry his bag around for a bit of money I started being interested in photography when i fell in love with Kubrick and cinematography My father has now been gone for almost 10 years and what i have left from him is a deep passion for photography and a good ear for good jazz I guess i become him uncousciounsly in order to better deal with his absence
Comment from : @micheledeidda2565

Just coming across your channel Was just what I was looking for
Comment from : @strandedmusic

Well said, well said
Comment from : @ahrayliu

The only true journey of discovery lies not in seeking new landscapes but finding new eyes - Dane Cook
Comment from : @mastpg

Thank you for this insightful video This is quality content! 👏👏👏
Comment from : @MarkPalacios23

Great lessons in taking photos Let's not be machines, but humans with imagination to do silly stuff and see what happens
Comment from : @bondgabebond4907

Thank you I only have a basic point and shoot camera The challenge for me is what i see in front of me, i dont have the skill to capture it in the camera And most of the time i dont know how to "see" or "look"This video is a big help
Comment from : @bahavamoss8372

Haas had a great eye for good pictures Anybody thinking more about his camera and lens than about how to frame the things around him, is not likely to be successful as an artist
Comment from : @Jack_Schularick

I absolutely love the blurred ones - they have a painted kind of texture to them
Comment from : @nettietrees7238

It is the photographer only that creates the photo and how good it can be, the camera just records it; but the better the equipment, especially the lens, the better the photograph can be So I agree with you completely
Comment from : @vividmemories8883