Alex Kilbee has over 20 years of professional photography experience. He received his formal education in South Africa at the prestigious Pretoria Technikon Photography School. He runs The Photographic Eye, one of the most respected photography YouTube channels.
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The Candid Frame #618 - Nick Carver
Nick Carver is a working photographer and photography instructor based in Southern California with over eighteen years shooting experience and a professional career spanning more than a decade. Although his teaching and commercial work hinges primarily on digital photography, his passion is fueled by a love for analog film and creating fine art prints. Nick has sought to educate, entertain, and inspire other photographers both in the classroom and through his YouTube videos.
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The Candid Frame #592 - Sean Tucker & Jeffery Saddoris
We wrap up the year with a special conversation with photographer Sean Tucker and painter/podcaster Jeffery Saddoris. Through their respective YouTube channel and podcasts, they have helped educate and inspire countless photographers and other creatives.
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Photographing the Dance: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses the concept of “photographing the dance”, a moment where different figures and graphic elements achieve a sense of synchronicity within the composition.
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The Candid Frame #509 - Hugh Brownstone
Hugh Brownstone is the owner and founder of Three Blind Men and An Elephant. He is a writer, photographer, filmmaker, and YouTuber; producer of the environmental web series Mariner East; and holder of an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. He is also the host/producer of his popular photography YouTube channel that shares the name of his production company.
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What Else is There?: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex talks about the importance of considering all the elements in the frame, not just the subject of your interest. He explains that regardless of how you come to the moment, it’s important to own every element in your frame.
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The Candid Frame #493 - Marc Silber
Marc Silber has been a photographer most of his life, and actually turned pro at age 13 when he sold one of his images to a teacher. He attended the San Francisco Art Institute with fellow alumna Annie Leibovitz. Marc loves to help others improve their photography, so in 2009 began his video series Advancing Your Photography, where he’s had the great fortune to interview some of the world’s best photographers.
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Everything Repeats: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex talks how certain actions on the street can repeat themselves. He discusses the importance of being observant of human movement, expression, body language and gesture. Such things can and often do repeat themselves providing more opportunities than the photographer might have initially considered.
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Where to Find Your Photographs: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex talks about where to find scenes for your photographs. Though much is made about street photography in big, exotic cities, it’s not a requirement. Ibarionex suggests that simply by observing more carefully you’ll discover photo-worthy scenes very close to home.
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Waiting for Your Moment: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex talks about waiting for a moment in your photographs. Rather than snapping blindly, this video suggests observing all the elements in a scene and waiting for the flourish or gestures that helps to tell a story or produce visual tension.
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What Else Is in Your Frame? Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex talks about the importance of looking beyond your main subject. He emphasizes why a photographer should carefully consider what he/she chooses to include in the frame and why it can make such a difference in the experience of a photograph.
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The Shape and Weight of Shadow: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses a different way to consider the importance of shadows and darkness in your compositions. He explains how darkness and shadows can take on shape and visual weight and how that can be used as an important graphic element in your photographs..
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Shooting Into the Light: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses what to look for when shooting into the light. It’s not just an opportunity to create a graphic silhouette. It’s also a chance to create a strong photograph that leverages lines, shapes and most importantly gesture.
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Photographing Summer Events: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex suggests taking advantage of summer events (concerts, festivals, farmers markets, etc) to create intimate street photography. As people are more comfortable with the presence of a camera, it provides the perfect opportunity to photograph people being people.
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Fixed vs Fluid: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses the difference between fixed and fluid elements in a scene. He demonstrates how to use the fixed elements to begin building a composition and then use the fluid elements to complete a strong photograph.
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Eliminating Distractions: Images from the Flickr Pool
In this week's video, Ibarionex discusses the importance of eliminating distracting elements from your compositions. He explains what to look for and how to eliminate such elements from your street photographs.
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