Being Free of Photography Dogmas -- Walkie Talkie with Reuben Radding
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Because millions of people got their photography education from gear-shilling, affiliate-marketing, pay-per-filter hucksters, here on youtube (you know what I'm talking about), an interview with an ACTUAL photographer is such a breath of fresh air.
Spot on
I got my photography education in high school.
I went to Peter McCrackens Bangers University
EXACTLY.
In this photography tip all you will need is this $1000 lens and a smoke machine don't forget your $100 dollar soft box and $350 dollar flash. 🙄 I remember when I started and it was hard to find good tutorials that weren't just ads for overpriced gear.
20:47 - “ I am poisoned by self. By self consciousness, by self criticism, by some inner grandiosities, all this ego related stuff that I need an escape valve from. You can do it all kinds of ways, but this is the greatest way I’ve ever found.”
Yes, winogrand talked about it, cartier bresson, wouldnt surprise me if many others said or thought the same. If lucky We connect back to our truest being, although im not sure if photography is the BEST way to achieve it, but it’s definitely very worthwhile considering you can get a nice picture out of it
Very zen
Very Zen indeed. Explains me so well.
Sounds like you need Jesus, which he has a picture of in 20min34sec
4 min in and hasn’t taken a photo and this is already my favorite Walkie Talkie.
ikr!!
Bro didn’t even take a step until min 6
Straight gold
he's an artist god damn it I love it already at 4 mins too
I think a lot of people could really benefit from listening to what Reuben was saying in this, especially the casual “street” photographers.
Agreed!
Why?
Yea "street" photographers #leadinglineseverything #redorangeyelloweverything #tramseverything #rainpuddleseverything
@@thecsciworker291 💀
@@dustinroderick i want to know why YOU think people could really benefit. It was YOUR claim!
First 5 minutes he was speaking all facts. Might be my favorite walkie yet.
I was an Editor in Hollywood for close to 30 years. I continually found myself 'locked' into certain conventions and, in many ways, bought into the dogma that "it has to be x". Then, as editing became more accessible to the masses via computer, I started noticing that some 'kids' were breaking almost every rule that I grew up with and it opened my eyes. The same is true for photography. When I started to drop some standard photography conventions and stopped caring what other people thought, my work improved a great deal. That said...to be fair and brutally honest, the vast majority of creative rule breakers actually suck. Reuben's work is inspiring.
I've been watching photography videos for the last 5 or 6 years, dodging stupid videos of dumbass taking pictures of literally nothing with the latest sony and the ultimate orange and teal preset. Finding your channel today was the best thing that happened to me all day. Keep making content of this type, please, it is so necessary.
And on the other end of the spectrum you have people worshipping film, literally just because it's film. God forbid you dare to question and ask what's exactly so good about Todd Hido's "Interiors", which is literally photos of nothing. No one would get famous for a series of photos of empty rooms, but since it's done by a photography superstar AND it's done on film - you must consider it a masterpiece, otherwise you "just don't get it".
And now they all buy a Sony, photograph anything, colour it all in a "new" shade of blue in post, and try to convince the world through instagram that they are a talented photographer!
Amen Brother.
@@1Guy1SonyVegas does a photo have to be "of something"? What about abstract, or minimalist photography? No different from street photography or fashion photography other than none is the be all end all or the best photography.
@@gwillsthewizard @gwillsthewizard the photo doesn't have to be any certain way in my opinion. But as you can see the original comment bashing Sony boys, who shoot "nothing" is quite popular here.
And I just wanted to make a point about how film photography also often captures "nothing" but is still praised because it's film! Somehow simply using outdated technology makes the work be appreciated more, even if it's objectively not impressive in any way.
Also, all of the photos shown in this video were black and white. So again there's a double standard - using an orange and teal preset is considered bad, but shooting anything and everything in black and white film is totally fine and respected.
Such point of view is just gatekeeping, and there's absolutely no reason to do that.
I love how casual and un-intrusive Ruebens vibe is. I hate it when street photographers get all up in someones business. Paint the picture without disturbing the flow.
agree, while the photos are often good, I don't feel like they're good enough to warrant the complete lack of empathy the process of obtaining them takes, love Reubens style far more, still super close and personal photo's but without disrespecting the subject
@@CianMcsweeney ah! thats my whole dogma, youre documenting the flow of life, without disturbing it!
Being a 26 year old who's obsessed with photography but also gets bogged down with indecision and the pressure of social media, this video is exactly the reminder that I needed (and others need) to do what feels good, and what feels right to you. Reuben is a perfect example of that, and an example who is doing it so incredibly well. I hadn't heard of him until coming across this video, thanks to Paulie for this series 🙏
Delete IG for a while bro. I did and my creativity has never felt more alive.
I love street photographers they are a needed part of our society. You get to see people at their best and worst and it is all in public, just a wonderful art form.
Nice comment.👍
I knew Reuben on a VERY casual manner years ago (late 80s-early 90s?) as a clerk at the great and lamented zine store See Hear in the East Village. We would chat about music when I would stop in, in one instance particularly about our shared love of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band. Some years later I saw him playing (stand-up) bass with Elliot Sharpe at the Cooler in the Meat Packing district before it became gentrified. I'm so happy to see him still living a creative life! His photos are terrific!
Reuben is Rad for being as much a philosopher as a photographer. We know our own when we hear it and/or see it.
“I dont wana get on my knees all the time, its hard to get up!” So real
I could listen to Reuben for hours. Solid human.
Note to self: do not watch an episode of walkie talkie before having to go to work…you’re gonna want to call off and go shoot. Thank you Paulie for these vids! 😏
Reuben is amazing. Vulnerable, honest and an incredible photographer. This was so refreshing.
I didn’t know I needed this interview so badly. Thank you for this. For filming him. Thank you for being you Reuben.
Zone as a photographic term took off when people used point and shoot cameras that had symbols of head and shoulders, half body, group and mountains for different points of focus. The New York school tended to use wide angle lenses and hyperfocal distances, which combined with pushed film permitted high shutter speeds and small apertures. This was very different from HCB who exclusively shot 50mm in the early days and 50 to 100 ASA film. Those old Cartier-Bresson prints exhibit plenty of subject movement, some camera-shake and relatively narrow depth of field. It's all good.
I like this guy. He sounds very similar to myself and has a chill approach to things. I like his take on the definition of street photography. Great episode
Not even ten minutes in and the words that come out of this guys mouth felt so real in comparison to nearly any conversasion I have to go through.
Reuben seems like a real genuine dude. Cant wait for more Walkie Talkie. Thanks for making these Paulie!
I'm 80, was a B&W photographer in NYC mid late 60s. Lived at 4th and B. Really like your work but particularly how you have death on your mind a lot and what you call 'being poisoned by self'. Your particular time in NY is just perfect despite what people might say about the 60s. It's what you make of it. Now I know what I am going to do with that EPl-7 with the missing screen. Save me buying a point and shoot! i.e. - I learned a lot from this video all the way here in Perth Western Australia. We got us streets too as well as lots of roos and parrots!🦘
I lived near 3rd and B around 2015 and love shooting B&W. It’s cool reading your comment and feeling connected to your story 50 yrs later.
I wanna see your photos from 60s NYC
Please share your favourite street photography photos on your CZcams channel, I want to see them
Don't give up; pop for a Gilly suit a 1000mm lens and a ticket to Hollywood.
netflix/hulu sleeping on Paulie B ya heard
this man is literally a show walking.
cant wait for you to document with
more NY, westcoast, miami, texas photographers
keep growing the project Paulie good luck my boy!
man, this is better than every other video on photography and by extension videography/film I've ever seen.
Man it is wild seeing Reuben on CZcams. I've taken two workshops with him and I consider him one of my main mentors he's really great at finding what's good in your photography and helping you nurture and grow it. I highly recommend his workshops. I'm currently taking classes with another teacher and I was thinking to myself dang I wish I was still working with Reuben. He's awesome.
glad to hear that -- I just signed up for his workshop in March. Came back to watch this to remind myself what Im getting into.
Lots of wisdom in here. At the top of his game. Great to see how he got that shot at 13:56 too. Would never know he took a photograph and once again the camera sees what the eye cannot.
This was one of the nicest conversations about photography, wow! So relatable and cool to see him in his natural habitat taking photos and talking
Oh MAN this is good. Paulie, Reuben; thank you. And thank you again. Only just found your channel and it’s pure gold. The insights in this are incredible.
Best walkie talkie yet there Paulie. This guy is great, just keeping it real and talkin absolute sense with sincerity and honesty. Especially respected him saying about how often he just feels like going home. How he felt when meeting Robert Frank too, I remember what stupid things I said meeting Bruce Gilden. Just gibberish. We ended up speaking about 50’s & 60’s crooners in the end. 🤣🤣👍
Agreed. One of the more insightful his walkie talkie vids. Aside from looking at their photos, just listening about their philosphy and experiece is such a treat.
Reuben is legit one of my all time favorites and this was one of the most illuminating interviews with a photographer that I’ve ever seen!
Easily the freshest point of view on photography on YT and so freeing to just take in. Thanks for making this and thanks to Reuben for being on the channel!
This is one of, if not THE, best photography videos on CZcams. Reuben speaks like an actual photographer and describes the same thoughts I have about my hobby… less about the gear, more about the art. Thank you! 🎉❤
He's so real. Love the attitude towards his work!
Reuben Radding is so eloquently understated and right on target, I loved every minute of this. Thank you.
A fantastic photographer with a philosophy that comes from experience and talent. Thanks for making this video, it's one of the best street photography interviews out there at the moment.
This is so inspiring to hear him speak, well articulated about the process of creating. I like what he has to say about being in the moment and to get away from self conciousness is such a good place to be creatively.
Dude... Literally, for me, the best one of this serie.
Those words, those advices and that way talking from a deep knowledge. Thanks Paulie
A master photographer/philosopher - what an absolute gem of a video this is. Thank you Paulie B for crafting this film and giving Reuben the time to really share the depth of his wisdom and creative gifts. Magnificent photographs too.
So much of what he said resonated with me, most specifically, the decision fatigue and inner turmoil. It’s so nice to be able to get caught up in the moment, even if it is for just a brief moment.
One of the best interviews I’ve seen in a long time of a genuine human in love with photography. I learnt and remembered a lot from this thank you Rueben !! Simplify, dump the dogma of what someone else says it should be about. Brilliant work!!
I loved his honesty and there are so many things to learn from him!! Loved it!
one of the most inspiring videos about photography ive found to this date on this platform. chapeau my friend!
wow what a legend! thank you so much for bringing us these episodes, paulie
This was so great to watch. A really interesting interview and great to hear Reuben talk about his take on photography and life in general!! Seems like a really down to earth guy who moves with the right energy. A ton of life experience too. I feel like a day wandering around anywhere with Reuben taking photos and talking about anything would be time very well spent! Thanks for making this video, super cool 🙌
This was a REALLY GREAT video. Thank you for making this. Thank you Reuben for taking the time to talk about all this.
I see this guy for the first time and I absolutely love it, such a nice and positive person that is talking very honestly about his work and love for photography.
Nice to see Reuben here. I published his work in a old issue of The Street Photographer Notebook so I am an old fan of his photography. Cool and inspiring video, love it!
These walks and videos about them are quintessential to many aspiring photographers, general folk, and photographers looking for inspiration. Keep up the great work, Paulie, and thank you.
What an awesome person. Wonderfully down to earth and clear in vision. Thank you for this!
MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE WALKIE TALKIE. His honesty is refreshing. THANK YOU.
Absolutely loved this man. Recently getting back to photography and film photography at that. Honestly, great work. This one was something else. Keep it up dude 🙏🏽
One of the best in the series. Thank you
What a beautiful episode of Walkie Talkie, great formative talk and beautiful photos. This is one of the best shows in CZcams no doubt.
One of the best insider conversations about street photography. It's nice to see the struggles you have on the streets are already lived by others who have being shooting for years 👍👍
Reuben is awesome! He has so much wisdom. He seems like the kind of guy I could talk to for hours and be a much better person afterwards. Thanks for sharing!
Wow, what a great guy. Best episode so far. Deep and engaging stuff. Love this episode!
Wow I love his passion and insight. Oh and his pictures. Thank you!
wow, I could listen to this guy for hours! Never stop asking those questions Reuben.
Awww you are so precious, so honest, I could listen all day to you.
Reuben is so well spoken! I learned a lot from this one. Great video as always Paulie 👏🏻
The work Reuben has shared on his instagram is nothing short of amazing and really enjoyed the ride so far. Thanks to you both for the video.
What an incredible human being Reuben is. Fate meant me to watch this.
man what a good interview, it’s so nice to listen to this guy talk. not just about his art, but about the way he approaches life and thought processes and honesty. he seems like a real open book!
This must be like the tenth time I've rewatched this, I like how zen and straight to the heart of why to photograph he gets
Amazing. Thank you both !
What an amazing human being. I could listen to him all night long.
Paulie, I somehow found your channel just a day ago and stumbled on this video today. Thank you so much for putting this video out and for having Reuben.
His thoughts and story resonated deeply with what I have been trying to do and you have quietly facilitated this conversation we got to have with him.
I look forward to more of these videos. Keep going!!
Lots to think about here, and that’s always a good sign of an experience where you haven’t wasted 30mins of your life learning nothing. Thank you guys, Mr Radding is worth listening to.
What a great conversation. Thank you for making this happen!
Great profile of a terrifically talented artist. So happy to see this
Just a minute in and I can already relate to him so much about keeping things simple and being in turmoil if he has a 2nd lens on him. Thank you for documenting such incredible people.
The most interesting talkie I watched. His philosophy of photography is awesome. Thanks for the discovery Paulie ! Reuben work is outstanding
Amazing talk! Thank you for letting Reuben speak as much as he did.
This is an incredible resource so much wisdom in this video-I love the attitude and insight. Thank you for putting this together
This must have been so refreshing to edit and put together. This is so fun to watch!!
I really appreciate you doing these types of videos. thank you.
Best walkie talkie yet. Every minute of this video is both motivational and inspiring. Thank you to introducing us to a great photographer. Will definitely be looking into his workshop
Watching this felt like a breath of fresh air for me. Thanks for making this!
Really great insights towards the end. Great photos start long before the walk. All about your connection to self, presence and allowing. Never be slogging it 8 hrs (you can't concentrate), get high naturally by raising your frequency on any happy and lasting thoughts and or materials, meditation, train your focus to stay in that flow, stay present and go out for an adventure in the early or late light, the rest of the time is late breakfast, rest through the day doing the above and out again at 4pm for a few hours. The photos always come to you this way.
This is gold. Very interesting and refreshing to hear about the process and the personal experience of such an accomplished and inspiring photographer.
I've recently fell in love with this series. Thank you so much for sharing!
The best, most inspiring episode yet. Hands down.
That was really good. So much of value. Thanks to both of you. And excellent interviewing skill.
So far I think this is the most insightful and introspective Walkie Talkies I’ve seen yet.
Keep growing and thriving Paulie!!
Absolutely superb interview Pauly lB. Thank you so much for creating these interviews. And Reuben, I was deeply moved by your thoughts and perspectives about being an artist.
Thank you for this wonderful series @Paulie
Thank you both for this inpiring video, that was really motivational and light-hearted, loved it
Simply incredible. From start to finish, soo many notes 📸
Thanks for doing this, Paulie! Great one
Absolutely fantastic interview. Reuben is an extremely interesting and talented as well as inspirational artist. Thank you very much for showcasing him.
Reuben is such an intelligent, wise person! loved this video and his art!
I strongly related to a lot of what Reuben talked about. I appreciate him sharing his wisdom and you Paul for creating a space for this.
so good. one of my favorite episodes to date!
This video was 25 minutes long and it felt like 5! I couldn't get enough! So excited to explore R.R's mindset.
Thanks for sharing!
5 minutes in and I’m reevaluating my entire process
Best street photography series on YT right now, Paulie.
I could listen to him talk for hours. Great episode
That was an absolute belter of an episode , especially the last 10 minutes or so, very thought provoking. Well done in introducing street photographers of Reubens standard to us in the UK.
Best walk along to date. They're all good but this is just packed with sage advice.
This was someone who was worthy of an interview and actually gets it. Very good information here and great work all round.