These are Faizal Westcott’s camera settings for the Fujifilm X-T5, but what you’ll find is that these settings can be applied to a lot of other Fujifilm cameras, old and new. These are settings for how Westcott likes to approach street photography. They won’t necessarily work for you, but if you need a place to…
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Street Photography from Two Perspectives
Adrien Sanguinetti has a street photography video that demonstrates the perspective of two photographers throughout the process. Videos like this are great to show how every photographer thinks differently, no matter how similar their style is.
The Hybrid Camera for Photographers (Fuji X-T5)
As said by Faizal Westcott, the Fujifilm X-T5 is clearly designed for photographers, but what Westcott come to find is that it’s the perfect hybrid camera. In this video, Westcott goes through their first impressions of using this camera for street photography.
The One Trick to Instantly Improve Your Composition
Faizal Westcott discusses the one trick to instantly improve your composition in photography. The video highlights how your environment is the greatest photography tool you have.
My Start to Finish Street Photography Workflow
Faizal Westcott has an excellent video detailing their street photography workflow. Videos like this are great for analyzing how another artist operates.
This is for the Nervous Street Photographer
Faizal Westcott’s video is for the nervous street photographer, going over how you can get over the hump of taking photos in a street photography setting with people around you. Check it out!
Leica Q2: King of Fixed Lens Cameras?
Faizal Westcott has a video highlighting the Leica Q2, questioning if it’s the king of fixed lens cameras. A fixed lens is a lens where the focus isn’t adjustable, is set at the time of lens design, and remains fixed. 0:00 – intro 1:38 – the lens 3:32 – sponsored segment 4:20 – Street POV…
Packing for Travel (Street Photography & YouTube)
Faizal Westcott has a video highlighting packing for travel, specifically with street photography and YouTube. Considering the importance of packing as a photographer, give this video a view! Chapters 0:00 – Intro 0:56 – Carry-on Set-up 3:08 – Sponsored Segment 3:44 – Wotancraft “Pilot” Travel Camera Bag 7L 13:55 – Aer Travel Pack 3
How to Use the Ricoh GR IIIx for Street Photography
Faizal Westcott has a video detailing how to use the Ricoh GR IIIx for street photography. It’s a solid video that goes over key accessories and settings to get the most out of the camera.
Trying Flash Street Photography For The First Time
Most photographers have a natural inability to get over the fear of trying street photography, particularly flash street photography. It’s a common worry that people will judge you for photographing what’s around you in a street setting. In reality, no one cares! Regardless, here’s a great video from Faizal Westcott trying out flash street photography…
Easy PHOTOGRAPHY HACKS That Are At Another Level^2
Here is a fun video from the YouTube channel The Quantum Tech HD. In it, they demo several different creative photography hacks you can try using simple props and tools. For more articles and videos for beginners, CLICK HERE.
3 Street Photography Misconceptions
Street Photography Misconceptions Here are a couple of great Street Photography videos by Faizal Westcott. In them, he talks about misconceptions about street photography regarding people, gear, and legal rights. He broke it down to two videos. Part one is at the top, part two is below that. For more articles and videos on…
Try These Visual Special Effects for Eye-Catching Photography
William Johnston has a great article on Picture Correct talking about things you can do in-camera to create an image that is, as he puts it, eye-catching. He also talks about specific filters you could use that will help you achieve eye-catching photography. Check out Kent’s article on the Most Important Steps In Digital Photography…
Character Portrait Photography Tips & Techniques
Wayne Turner has a nice article on Picture Correct that goes over some Character Portrait Photography Tips & Techniques. Character portraits can apply to environmental photography and lifestyle photography. It is simply a type of photography about a person that should convey that person’s personality – not only through their face but also through their…