Photography On Location: Fullerton

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    Photographing majestic mountain scenes and exotic locations is cool and all, but you know what's really cool? Strip malls. Strip malls in Fullerton. Oh, and donut shops. Yeah, that's way cooler.
    And that's why for this "Photography On Location" video I ventured out into my proverbial "own backyard" to capture some lovely old buildings and snapshots of daily life in Fullerton, California. You may see a junky donut shop or a janky thrift store, but I see potential, baby. Potential for some killer photos on 4x5 large format and 6x17 panoramic Kodak Portra 160 film.
    This stuff is kind of like "architectural street photography". It's your classic tripod-mounted architectural photography with lens rises and film standard shifts but with a dash of the decisive moment. That makes it both fun and frustrating.
    On this outing I put my Shen Hao HZX 45-IIa 4x5 view camera to work as well as my Shen Hao TFC 617-A. The images contained herein were made with my Nikkor 210mm f/5.6 and Rodenstock 115mm f/6.8 lenses. This equipment offered the aspect ratios and lens/film movements that I needed to bring these images to life. Then it only took 2 early mornings and 2 middays (with very specific weather conditions) to complete the package.
    Thanks for watching!
    And check out my online course all about light metering for film photography: www.nickcarverphoto.com/metering
    Website: www.nickcarverphoto.com
    Instagram: / nickcarver
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  • @Figitarian
    @Figitarian Před 3 lety +144

    Working late on a college assignment, head absolutely wrecked. Need to take a break before i go insane. Open youtube. Nick Carver video uploaded 5 minutes ago.....perfection

    • @nickcarverphoto
      @nickcarverphoto  Před 3 lety +85

      If I can take just one person away from doing work, I feel I've done my job.

    • @dsa20081997
      @dsa20081997 Před 3 lety +3

      @@nickcarverphoto it's probably more than one, at least two !!

    • @BurningPandama
      @BurningPandama Před 3 lety +3

      @@nickcarverphoto No matter how busy I am I always find a way to carve out a little time for ol' Nick Carver, our large format analog Jesus.

  • @BraeHunziker
    @BraeHunziker Před 3 lety +78

    I will now forever be in search of the analog photographer’s trifecta. The infamous *hat-trick.*

  • @kennethrank9489
    @kennethrank9489 Před 3 lety +104

    I like everything about your style, self-critique, and artistic appreciation. Great entertainment for a senior wannabe photographer.

  • @kosmosmarichuanovitsch9612
    @kosmosmarichuanovitsch9612 Před 3 lety +21

    You know your business is basically done and belongs to the history if Nick Carver shows up to take a picture of the building. Great video as always.

  • @forresthaggertychannel4301
    @forresthaggertychannel4301 Před 3 lety +11

    New Mercedes at the laundry Matt makes perfect sense. It’s the owner who showed up to collect all the quarters. :))))

    • @mnragnar
      @mnragnar Před 3 lety +3

      I also love that Mercedes, Forrest Haggerty! A beat up old junker is what expect in the launder mat and liquor store parking lot. The Mercedes becomes the story in this composition. I think you're right-on-the-money, Forrest. All those poor locals bought that Mercedes, quarter-at-a-time! I hope Nick sees the same as we do and shares the same love of the real story here. Glenn

    • @forresthaggertychannel4301
      @forresthaggertychannel4301 Před 3 lety +3

      @@mnragnar that could be the name of the composition, “A quarter at a time.” :))))

  • @toomanyjstoomanyrs1705
    @toomanyjstoomanyrs1705 Před 3 lety +2

    Nick, you're reading my mind. Let's record these glorious structures before they are gone, gone, gone.
    Really underappreciated blgds.

  • @dvdpz89
    @dvdpz89 Před 3 lety +50

    Yesss love these on location videos.

  • @dankspangle
    @dankspangle Před 3 lety +5

    Ohhhh I felt the frustration waiting for the cars to align. Also, it's amazing how often you'll be set up for a shot then someone will wonder into the frame, stop, and start looking at their phone. Sometimes they look up, see you waiting behind your tripod, then go back to looking at their phone. I'm with you about cars too. The newer the car, the more it ruins a shot. ('New' starts at around 1990 for photo purposes.)

  • @MichaelPeterDalsgaard
    @MichaelPeterDalsgaard Před 3 lety +15

    The funny thing is, I am not really interested in doing film photography myself, but you tell such a great story on each of these on location videos that I keep coming back. I also like how you do a deep dive on the composition of each frame. Great stuff as always.

  • @dokapps2813
    @dokapps2813 Před 3 lety +31

    About to go sleeping - checking CZcams once again - nick carver on location Video - not going to sleep

  • @MrAndrewChung
    @MrAndrewChung Před 3 lety +4

    you are funny, witty, eloquent and obviously great.

  • @frankhdh
    @frankhdh Před 3 lety

    "Discussing" a picture is nice. But when the photographer says what he doesn't like and does it better and the result and the better image effect can be seen, it is even more exciting and instructive! Sharpen the eye. Especially when you put so much time into exactly the picture, then everything has to fit! Thank you!

  • @aliburdenblake
    @aliburdenblake Před 3 lety +18

    Love your on location films! An the way you dissect them afterwards, superb. Thank you for sharing your passion and art with us x

  • @DeeDeeLecter
    @DeeDeeLecter Před měsícem

    😱 ⬅️ my face when parking lot lights went off... U r so lucky 🤗🤗🤗🤗💕💕💕😍😍😍

  • @LeePengellyPhotography
    @LeePengellyPhotography Před 3 měsíci

    New obsession with Nick Carver videos 🤲
    Love the thought process behind the images and huge fan of the pano stuff

  • @PianoBlackTrimRep.
    @PianoBlackTrimRep. Před 3 lety +1

    Monsiour Carver, you've done it again! Another excellent video. Please do more videos of perfectly framed shots of liquor stores.

    • @nickcarverphoto
      @nickcarverphoto  Před 3 lety

      I'll keep my eye out for another one worth photographing 👍🏼

  • @MichaelWellman1955
    @MichaelWellman1955 Před 3 lety +1

    I love the first pic of the doughnut shop. I would go back and try to get it with neon light sign on with building lights that with a little less depth of filed would be perfect for me. I agree with you on the laundry mat/liquor store. That last one was gorgeous. Great video proving that patience and persistence is what you need to make great photos'

  • @AlexArmitage
    @AlexArmitage Před 3 lety +33

    Not seen: Nick running across the street to remove the cones for his 2nd shot.

    • @PeteMP3
      @PeteMP3 Před 3 lety +9

      And driving the delivery van out of shot, hitting the garbage bin in the process

  • @southernbiscuits1275
    @southernbiscuits1275 Před 3 lety +3

    I love how you find stories in the photos you take.

  • @BryanDorr
    @BryanDorr Před 3 lety +7

    I love your photography of these small businesses holding onto time. Absolutely stunning photos, Nick.

  • @marcot1546
    @marcot1546 Před 3 lety

    Finallyyy, I was in serious withdrawal for Nick Carver videos!!

  • @Fnzzy
    @Fnzzy Před 3 lety +16

    I always get a big smile on my face when I read "Photography On Location" in my inbox and I get ready to hear some sliding guitars.

  • @enigmabletchley6936
    @enigmabletchley6936 Před 3 lety +1

    Great to see an 'on location' video again. Lots of interest and super captures. I thought for one moment you might go a bit 'Gregory Crewdson' on the photo opportunity when the car pulled up outside the thrift store with its light beams on the building and someone getting out. But you still crushed it with the final version. Terrific!

  • @2handsomeforlaw
    @2handsomeforlaw Před 3 lety +9

    A 4x5!
    You never stop surprising!
    Keep up the stellar work!
    We love it 😊🍻

  • @alexandermeisel4585
    @alexandermeisel4585 Před 3 lety +3

    Your videos are just a repeated flex of how good of a photographer you are. This is a compliment. Its crazy how much you know about photography and how much effort you put into one photo.

    • @nickcarverphoto
      @nickcarverphoto  Před 3 lety

      You are far too kind. I feel like I still have so much to learn.

    • @alexandermeisel4585
      @alexandermeisel4585 Před 3 lety

      @@nickcarverphoto No man, its crazy. You know too much. Thats propably why you teach others lol.
      Anyway, these on location videos are my fav videos right now so i hope you never run out of liquor shops and laundromats to take pictures of!

  • @WesKriesel
    @WesKriesel Před 3 lety

    I work a block from here! Which makes this the best and most surprising Nick Carver video ever.

  • @garygiles63
    @garygiles63 Před 3 lety +1

    Yes, bloomin loved this 1, thanks so much for sharing.

  • @MentePerturbadora
    @MentePerturbadora Před 2 lety +1

    Once in a while some artists come-up with a fascinating and an immersive way of delivering their passion to the public.
    I have to confess that I quickly get sick of the reviewers and all the youtubers flashy patina they give to new products and trends coming out, 99% of big names out there... Give-or-take.
    From the camera positioning, the way you talk, how you pass the details that compose your rationale to the very honest transparent commenting... I don't know if you make it on purpose or just because it happens to be... but to me it has been a while since I've seen something like this on any channel.
    It happens sometimes to find content just like this, from the audiophile to the remote Japanese shoemaker, exquisit fine woodworker or the passionate blacksmith, but this time... Its an analog photographer.
    You don't only make photos, you give them a story, a meaning a soul...and finally pass that to this side... to us, The Viewers.
    One Big thank you
    Wish you all the best

  • @korysmouse3800
    @korysmouse3800 Před 3 lety

    What a nice mid-week surprise - new Nick Carver video.

  • @PavelShatrov
    @PavelShatrov Před 3 lety +2

    I live for these on location videos

    • @GreenhornPhototaker
      @GreenhornPhototaker Před 3 lety

      Truly, i think on them often and how no idea how to capture that feeling in my own work

  • @juanpatricio9204
    @juanpatricio9204 Před 3 lety +1

    Like a couple of others noticed, I loved the payphone! Thanks for this Nick...great stuff

  • @mikeparker3865
    @mikeparker3865 Před 3 lety

    Boy was I jones-ing for a Nick Carver video. Great timing Nick. Loved the dog in the basket. Also I laughed when you referred to the gumball machines as vending machines.

  • @Arthquel
    @Arthquel Před 3 lety +11

    "I want to shoot this building straight on, perfectly centered in the composition, because...well..."
    -vaguely gestures to self-

  • @jbide7178
    @jbide7178 Před 3 lety +1

    Always happy to see a new location video from you!

  • @Infragelb
    @Infragelb Před 3 lety +3

    Looking over your shoulder as you develop a new composition is so calming and relaxing, few other youtube videos can aspire to match this. Thanks for your work on every video!

    • @nickcarverphoto
      @nickcarverphoto  Před 3 lety +1

      I really appreciate that. There are no shortage of photography channels, so that means a lot.

  • @av8bvma513
    @av8bvma513 Před 3 lety

    Interesting vibe on the 1st building, retail do nots, big windows, lotsa lights, but no door! "You can look..."

  • @finkster321
    @finkster321 Před 3 lety +1

    Very cool work Nick. Love the storyline and results!!

  • @maxwellwellmax878
    @maxwellwellmax878 Před 3 lety +2

    A former Winchells Donuts location, maybe they knew you were comming and changed it. havent been to Fullerton in a while, good times!.

  • @davidkelsey2864
    @davidkelsey2864 Před 3 lety +1

    This makes me think about how we even look at photos......how often we look at the big shot and miss all those intricate small details that make the photo tell a story. Thanks for the great photography lesson as well as a lesson on how to look at ours and others photos!

  • @BryHong
    @BryHong Před 3 lety +2

    I drove by and saw your tripod out there that morning and thought, "This is exactly the kind of shot Nick Carver would be out getting" haha. My church is around the corner and we always get donuts from this spot.

  • @AeromaticXD
    @AeromaticXD Před 3 lety

    That donut shop is gold

  • @Joe.484
    @Joe.484 Před 3 lety +1

    I really love your dedication. Not only your videos are really well made, it really is motivating to go out and shoot with a big ass camera. Thanks mate.

  • @souadchatta7997
    @souadchatta7997 Před 3 lety

    Love your patience and abnegation toward your artistic work. Thank you for sharing.

  • @unityoc
    @unityoc Před 3 lety +1

    You're my favourite large format youtuber Nick, and that's saying a lot because there are plenty to choose from! Good to see the 4x5" getting some action again. Now if only you shot the same format I shoot (8x10)...

    • @nickcarverphoto
      @nickcarverphoto  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! And man 8x10...I'd love to work with that kind of resolution, but not that kind of expense. Haha

  • @thomasclark631
    @thomasclark631 Před 3 lety

    Nice catch of the old pay phone with the phone book hanging below. An excellent artifact describing the neighborhood.

  • @frederickletterblair
    @frederickletterblair Před 3 lety

    Totally agreed with the Mercedes thing. I like the two cars beside the donut shop happened to be from the 90s and a bit worn, fits the whole thing well.

  • @curtissmith3498
    @curtissmith3498 Před 3 lety +10

    Excellent!! Having watched your early videos, I can see you .... Getting really good at this. Great voice, sense of humor, presentation. Top notch work all around. Cheers!
    Ahh... Really dig the slide guitar!

    • @nickcarverphoto
      @nickcarverphoto  Před 3 lety +2

      I appreciate it, thank you very much

    • @curtissmith3498
      @curtissmith3498 Před 3 lety

      @@nickcarverphoto my mother was born there... a long family history in Orange county😎

  • @neml5755
    @neml5755 Před 3 lety +1

    Big fan of your work Nick. Inspirational.

  • @NandR
    @NandR Před 3 lety

    Good to watch this the night before I go on my first long distance photo trip to Cascade Falls, GA. A7II and Bronica ETRS loaded and ready to go. I wonder what I will forget.

  • @stuartbaines2843
    @stuartbaines2843 Před 3 lety

    A wet Miserable day in the UK Until!
    Nick carver to the rescue 👍😀
    A wonderful Triple bill of Large format fun 👾
    I too was drawn to the bicycle in the last of three Excellent images 👏

  • @jamiebarrera6153
    @jamiebarrera6153 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic 🙂 I did quite like the floodlit store. different strokes for different folks 😁
    Keep them coming I just can't get enough of your videos.

  • @mediamfilm
    @mediamfilm Před 3 lety +3

    Man, those perfectly timed moments within photography, even more so within film photography, truly are something special. I find the architecture you’re drawn to to be rather funny. I'm a huge fan of the Bauhaus inspire mid-century modern stuff with all the harsh 90º angles myself. I totally get the draw to certain building styles, but I think its funny that you're so inspired by something I see as 10/10 boring. I do appreciate you having me take a second to appreciate the things I never dream to decipher....stack bond masonry. I always get a kick out of your On Location videos. Always good knowledge learned when watching another photographer think and do.

  • @HFIHYHAGD
    @HFIHYHAGD Před 3 lety +1

    im a digital photographer, dont have the patience for film, though i do respect it. your videos are a solid reminder to slow down and think a little more on a broader spectrum when it comes to making images. digital or film, its a good thing to do.

    • @nickcarverphoto
      @nickcarverphoto  Před 3 lety

      Always happy to know non-film shooters can still enjoy these videos. Thanks for watching.

  • @shuaibvp
    @shuaibvp Před 3 lety

    You did take your sweet time. But you delivered. We missed you here

  • @SamsonArnettRoughley
    @SamsonArnettRoughley Před 3 lety

    King of film photography youtube videos

  • @peter2712
    @peter2712 Před 2 lety

    Right there at 2:38 the best example / explanation of view camera movements ever recorded. Thanks

  • @JTobiason
    @JTobiason Před 3 lety

    OMG. THe bike with a bike photo at 23:02? That was my moment of the vid. We all have our styles and that'd be my photo.

  • @davidpearce2981
    @davidpearce2981 Před 3 lety +1

    Super detail and patience nick, thank you for your videos

  • @borromine
    @borromine Před 3 lety +1

    Wow. My hat is off to you!!! After years of 69 via Arca Swiss compact ( a camera I just love!), I threw in the towel and went all fuji. FX and GFX. A also use the Actus , but somehow it is not the same.
    Love these pics and the approach !!!

    • @nickcarverphoto
      @nickcarverphoto  Před 3 lety

      I love me some Fuji cameras - especially the GFX line. Good choice.

  • @elicary4478
    @elicary4478 Před 3 lety +6

    you have really inspired my photography. your attention to detail has pushed me to look for those small yet influential aspects of a scene and embody the essence. I can fully say i would not be where i am today without you. it really is the small things that have made a difference in my photograhy and i really hope i can encourage you with this comment despite being one of 76.4 thousand people to see it. i am aware of the amount of time it takes to make a video like this and i thank you for being the one that does. thank you.

  • @Patsesson
    @Patsesson Před 3 lety

    Yes!! Cool to see another fresh video again from the Boss! 😊😊

  • @Elderien
    @Elderien Před 3 lety

    Nicks videos motivate and relax me at the same time.

  • @TheKetchupPacket
    @TheKetchupPacket Před 3 lety +1

    ohhh.....yea......Nick Carver with a new video.

  • @MrNamaikisaru
    @MrNamaikisaru Před 3 lety

    Always a treat to see you’ve uploaded another video. Superb work as ever.

  • @Offshorekite
    @Offshorekite Před 3 lety

    Nick... absolutely loved the video and the images... but ESPECIALLY the dog!

  • @JeffWalshPhotography
    @JeffWalshPhotography Před 3 lety

    I think my fav part of your videos is that you just put that awkwardness out there. Like, "So me and the chef made eye contact....so now I'm leaving." HAHA I feel that down deep.

  • @_Just_Some1
    @_Just_Some1 Před 3 lety +1

    Another fantastic video. And photos!

  • @MateoWieland
    @MateoWieland Před 3 lety +1

    Love your videos and your sense of humour! Keep it up!

  • @carbonejack
    @carbonejack Před 3 lety +1

    Another great video. Inspirational. I need to work on slowing down. Seems like I'm in a hurry all the time. Patience...like waiting for the clouds to burn off.

    • @nickcarverphoto
      @nickcarverphoto  Před 3 lety

      I hear that. I'm always in a rush in other aspects of my life. This is about the only time I slow down.

  • @alw85
    @alw85 Před 2 lety

    OMG when you took the first exposure I was ok with everything EXCEPT for the Mercedes for exactly the reasons you said! 😂😂😂

  • @nathantdunn
    @nathantdunn Před 3 lety

    Thomas Heaton sent me here. Excellent recommendation! Thoroughly enjoyed this video 👌

  • @Amills50
    @Amills50 Před 3 lety +3

    Just what I needed to make this crappy day better! Can't wait to get home and watch it

  • @actionimagesphotography

    You must have been thrilled when they came and took the construction cones. The shots are great!

  • @MichaelPhillipsatGreyOwlStudio

    Cool shots!
    As a wildlife lover, I think I can confidently say that the hawk was a Peregrine falcon. It annihilated a pigeon, while you annihilated no doughnuts.

  • @GavinParsons
    @GavinParsons Před 3 lety

    I love the concept that modern day photographers are like archaeologists looking at life from the perspective of a future viewer.

  • @hammeys1
    @hammeys1 Před 3 lety +2

    You have inspired me to shake off the lockdown blues and go out with my large format camera again thank you.

  • @podhoncisty
    @podhoncisty Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful images Nick 😍😍😍
    I like your videos 👍
    Mihal

  • @richardbeasley9084
    @richardbeasley9084 Před 3 lety +1

    Always a good day when there is a dot beside Nick Carver indicating a new video.

  • @AwesomeCameras
    @AwesomeCameras Před 3 lety

    Another great video! You always make me want to break out the 4x5, keep em coming!!

  • @ZAPATAPHOTO
    @ZAPATAPHOTO Před 3 lety +1

    Nick, I cannot even tell you how much time I've spent in that HR Mart (back when it used to be a Circle K). I lived right around the corner and would take almost daily trips to grab a bag of hot cheetos or play Street Fighter 2 with the other kids from the neighborhood. That was my hangout spot (and we'd skate in that parking lot right where you had your car parked). The sav-mor thrift shop used to be a Thrifty's so after we'd get our grocery shopping done in that center, we'd head over to get a couple of scoops from the ice cream counter. Thanks for taking me down memory lane, and as always, great work!

    • @nickcarverphoto
      @nickcarverphoto  Před 3 lety

      That's some perfect '90s good times right there. And funny now that you mentioned what they used to be (a Circle K and a Thrify), I can totally see the repurposed signage.

  • @IsabelCurdes_photos
    @IsabelCurdes_photos Před 3 lety

    Your location videos are definitely my favourites.

  • @67davejb
    @67davejb Před 3 lety

    Love your laidback story telling and inspiring photos 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @wadewhitington7400
    @wadewhitington7400 Před 3 lety

    i waited almost a month to watch this in the right conditions..... half drunk wanting to experience good photography!

  • @TheTuscaloosa
    @TheTuscaloosa Před 3 lety

    As a Mercedes Engineer from Germany i am laughing like crazy. Have to forward that to my product management 😄😄😄

  • @jimcastanzo8736
    @jimcastanzo8736 Před 3 lety +1

    Love your photos and videos SO much!

  • @socialtigerTV
    @socialtigerTV Před 3 lety

    I don't want to stress you Nick but the world needs more Nick Carver on location videos! ......WAY MORE ;)

  • @bluewaternerd4381
    @bluewaternerd4381 Před 3 lety +1

    Oh man, this just made my night! Thanks Nick!

  • @ZippOnFire
    @ZippOnFire Před 3 lety +1

    Yes, yes, yes, yes. There are no other youtubers that makes me more exited when a new video shows up in my feed. Thanks Nick!!

  • @Tids_
    @Tids_ Před 3 lety

    Love these On Locations videos Nick. I hope you make many many more. Cheers from the UK 🥃

  • @BriManeely
    @BriManeely Před 3 lety

    Nice work, Nick! I'm glad that last shot finally worked out for you!

  • @jamespeirce2582
    @jamespeirce2582 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks, Nick. I love these videos.

  • @mathispyt8603
    @mathispyt8603 Před 3 lety

    loved each and evey seconds of this

  • @briansavage932
    @briansavage932 Před 3 lety +1

    Fine work as always!

  • @markharris7804
    @markharris7804 Před 3 lety

    Outstanding!

  • @cf8979
    @cf8979 Před 3 lety +1

    Yay! More Nick Carver! Lemme just pour a glass of wine and settle in...

  • @josephhershey
    @josephhershey Před 3 lety

    love these on location videos. keep 'em coming!

  • @charlesgough3528
    @charlesgough3528 Před 3 lety +1

    Very cool Nick, very cool

  • @d3v3ouzm1ndz
    @d3v3ouzm1ndz Před 3 lety

    I love these videos man!!!

  • @Siroguh
    @Siroguh Před 3 lety +1

    Just what i needed today!

  • @Octavian-Dan
    @Octavian-Dan Před 3 lety

    I love your videos, it`s like watching a TV show. Great job!