I am writing a blog about how I am learning to master photography. In my previous blog i did the introduction of the subjects that are important for me to getting better and better each time I am walking on the streets of do other kind of photography projects.
Part 1 - introduction how I learn photography
Part 2 - YouTube knowledge and inspiration
I love video, I love music and I try to bring photo's to life by creating a video of these still images. I produce music for a longer time than I am doing photography at the moment. So; I took the opportunity to produce my own sound and music under these images capture in New York one year ago.
Youtube can either be a goal or just a way to inspire yourself. Many people are talking about gear, technology, composition, color, bnw and much much more.
Let me share the videos I use in the magic world of YouTube to help you further in your own journey.
I use YouTube to learn more in the following subjects:
- Youtube (technical/inspirational)
- Technical tutorial videos
- Inspirational videos
- Photo review videos
- workflow
Let me share your links of my resources. I must say, Youtube is king to learn skills, technology and also workflows to work faster and better.
Street photography inspiration:
- See how two famous street photographers are doing challenges and see them working:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ntHNgDkBUg&list=PLt7mpyiVSEJRBn3BG9yDQkAkk2WkKmOBU - How to take better photos under challenging environments (airport)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQwku5bwzOI&list=PLt7mpyiVSEJRBn3BG9yDQkAkk2WkKmOBU&index=4 - The Youtube channel Street Level Photography makes movies with a top selection of street photos every month. They credit the photographer, and it can help you expand your library of great photographers. These movies don’t have a voiceover to tell you about these images. Just watch and get inspired:
- Street Level Photography top selection – May 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ9Pt3JBEXI
- Street Level Photography top selection – January 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IpX77dEhQc
- Street Level Photography top selection – the best 60 photos of 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_R9J3QlOhM
- Sean Tucker has some great videos about how he is doing street photography
- Good light
- Street photography
Portfolio
Color - Black & White - Reflections -
Urban photoshoots
One of the YouTube channels I just discovered is The Candid Frame photography. The host is Ibarionex Perello and has a great voice to listen for hours to him. He has written a book “Chasing Light” to improve your photography using available light. https://www.youtube.com/user/lafotoboy
His podcast are about:
- Reviewing street photos
- Practical techniques when you are on the street to improve your photography skills. It is not about the camera at all.
- Finding inspiration
- He is showing you a lot of images.
Photography tutorials:
Besides street photography, I am interested in urban photoshoots and therefore I watch many kind of photography tutorials to understand all the aspects that comes with photography and photo editting.
Manual mode:
One of Sean Tucker’s latest videos is about how to nail exposure with manual mode on the streets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUtlZ3sahz8
Shooting portraits
I am using a FujiFilm X100F with a 23mm lens and I can learn more how to shoot portraits with this camera. Mango streets has amazing short videos with all kind of short and clear tutorials, I love them. Check their Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bp5_6h-ZxkBz6S_33ZUVg A couple of their videos I watch from time to time.
- Shooting portraits with 24mm lens - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th_sl1HSbrY
- Portrait Location ideas (90 sec) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dpP6Qt48wM
- How to pose friends who aren’t models - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xWxpunlZ2w
- Taking your photos to the next level with Color Theory - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVA5nsOC0qE
From Peter mcKinnon, I like his Low Light photo / Neon light videos. This guy is amazingly creative with low light environments.
Low light photography – taking better shots in bad conditions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paG6a6wlwto

Photoshop tutorials
I am working more and more with Photoshop, to give my photos the extra touch. I want to tease people take a closer look. This takes a lot of time learning about photoshop and what all the features can do for you.
There are a couple of YouTube channels that I follow with great tutorials. I will share my most viewed and appreciated tutorials that I am using for my photography.
Piximperfect are slick well-produced videos, check his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMrvLMUITAImCHMOhX88PYQ . Clear explanation and give me the knowledge for certain things I try to do with my photos when I am working in Photoshop.
- 6 steps to nail Instagram Quality - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4icVUO_nRQM&t=756s
- How to match subject with background - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZnXQZWejPg
- Photoshop blending modes Explained - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGTbOfhyXnA
- Using high pass layers to sharpen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km-vamYhknY
- The Secret code to perfect skin tones - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvr8LCSuFjE&t=125s
Summarizing:
This is part two about how I learn photography from a YoutTube perspective. I love to be on the streets and do a more artistic form of photography. I would like to take more portraits of people with natural light and I am working towards more urban photoshoots in the near future.
I learn a lot from youtube and try to use this when I am photographing.
The next part is about Pinterest. A social a srouce to learn, prepare and inspire.
Thank you for reading and I hope to see you back soon!
All the best,
Stefan
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