Billy Dinh on Photographing Daily life, Travel, and Why he Photographs -- Walkie Talkie Ep. 34

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  • čas přidán 4. 10. 2023
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Komentáře • 353

  • @foteeto
    @foteeto Před 9 měsíci +258

    His photos are insanely good

    • @dkkeyz8815
      @dkkeyz8815 Před 9 měsíci +14

      I know right after 2-3 photo drops here I instantly went to his instagram

    • @hay_bail1
      @hay_bail1 Před 4 měsíci +2

      One of the best on this channel I’ve seen, and like everyone is amazing.

  • @WillywonkaHC
    @WillywonkaHC Před 9 měsíci +173

    This guy has the best pictures I’ve seen on a Walkie Talkie. Amazing compositions.

  • @Billydeee
    @Billydeee Před 9 měsíci +157

    Thanks so much for having me on Paulie. It's such an honor! 🎉

    • @francescovimercati1033
      @francescovimercati1033 Před 8 měsíci +5

      Please make videos (pov street photography for example) you’re incredible!!

    • @saurabhv23
      @saurabhv23 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Billy ... you have a. wonderful keen observing eye. It's a pleasure to see things from your POV, things you notice but most of the world walks by. Also great to hear your way of thinking / approaching things.

    • @kabenny_
      @kabenny_ Před 8 měsíci +1

      Well done, Billy! ❤

    • @hieppt
      @hieppt Před 7 měsíci +1

      Really nice job, Billy!

    • @Shotbykreature
      @Shotbykreature Před 7 měsíci

      🐐

  • @gkm077
    @gkm077 Před 9 měsíci +162

    He’s only been doing it for 5 years? That’s insane, he’s one of the best. Great ep.

    • @DDHDTV
      @DDHDTV Před 9 měsíci +9

      not even full time as well!

    • @mattiascastillo9458
      @mattiascastillo9458 Před 9 měsíci +12

      Most of the really good photographers have a solid background in some form of visual arts. Photography is ultimately an extension of the visual artistry that has come before it. Billy Dinh’s quick proficiency is yet another example of this.

    • @marknachmias423
      @marknachmias423 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I couldn’t agree more.

    • @dkijc
      @dkijc Před 8 měsíci +3

      He may not have been a long time photographer but he's been an artist for a long time :) You should check out his illustrations. If you can still find them.

    • @marknachmias423
      @marknachmias423 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Will do

  • @marcpilon4585
    @marcpilon4585 Před 9 měsíci +37

    He is really good. His composition is really good and his pictures have a story. So many NY photographers just take pictures of people walking on the sidewalk and they think it s great street photography. Billy's pics are different. They are relevant and not too crowded.

  • @DDHDTV
    @DDHDTV Před 9 měsíci +48

    Billy is THE photgrapher I look up to. Absolutely love his photos, super excited for this episode!
    edit: shocked to hear he doesn’t do this full time yet!

  • @scottrgarland
    @scottrgarland Před 9 měsíci +20

    Easily one of my favorite photographers right now. Billy's ability to capture a moment and a subject that tells a story is incredible. And to hear he's only been shooting for 5 YEARS?? INSANITY..... great episode.

  • @hollyMkeller
    @hollyMkeller Před 9 měsíci +52

    Besides his amazing work and talent, I love how he really engages with his supporters on social media! So great to see him on your channel!

  • @JamesPopsysPhoto
    @JamesPopsysPhoto Před 9 měsíci +33

    This was great again Paulie! Billy’s photos are so brilliantly layered, huge fan of his work!

  • @mylittlecamera
    @mylittlecamera Před 9 měsíci +15

    His work is crazy good, the photos are like in the Magnum class standards.

  • @AtilioEscobar
    @AtilioEscobar Před 9 měsíci +11

    I've watched a bunch of these Walkie Talkie's and by far, Billy Dee has the most jaw dropping photos.

    • @rebours
      @rebours Před 9 měsíci +1

      And the matching personnality and consideration for his subjects...

  • @TheShotlfter
    @TheShotlfter Před 9 měsíci +16

    I been following Billydee for a few years, and his photos are amazing! He’s on his own lane. And to see how sweet and humble he is, makes me a bigger fan of his.

  • @mindfieldsmonkey1
    @mindfieldsmonkey1 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Billy Dinh is truly an exceptional talent and an asset to street photography. It's unbelievable what kind of eye he has and how he suddenly takes advantage of the situation. One of the best photographers of our time.

  • @WildStagStudio
    @WildStagStudio Před 9 měsíci +6

    If Billy isn’t full time then there’s no hope for the rest of us! He is the best out there as far as we are concerned. 😍😍😍

  • @Xxpr0tocallxX
    @Xxpr0tocallxX Před 9 měsíci +8

    Dudes got an outrageous eye

  • @ConstantinA1
    @ConstantinA1 Před 9 měsíci +34

    For the people who ask what lens he uses, it is a Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA

    • @d-rose27
      @d-rose27 Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks

    • @fokas.automotive4768
      @fokas.automotive4768 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Amazing lens with a character!

    • @Daniel_Ilyich
      @Daniel_Ilyich Před měsícem

      Not the 55mm?

    • @ConstantinA1
      @ConstantinA1 Před měsícem +1

      @@Daniel_Ilyich NO, If you compare the size of the Sony Zeiss Sonnar 35mm f2.8 and a 55mm 1.8, you will see the difference. The 35mm is the small lens that he uses in the video.

    • @Daniel_Ilyich
      @Daniel_Ilyich Před měsícem

      @@ConstantinA1 Thanks. Any experience with this lens? I'm thinking of getting a 35mm for my Sony for street stuff. Maybe the 35mm 1.8?

  • @photomorti
    @photomorti Před 9 měsíci +7

    Holy shit dudes only been photographing for 5 years and these are one of the best street photos ive ever seen! Also love how confident he is in the way he carries himself and takes photos. I wanna be like that one day

  • @channel-1001
    @channel-1001 Před 15 dny

    Accidentaly finds this man on the Instagram. One of my favourite street photographers. Good interview. thanks.

  • @hay_bail1
    @hay_bail1 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Wonder how he edits his photos. Can tell he definitely has a vision for his pictures and works hard to get that across.

  • @muzicgr8
    @muzicgr8 Před 7 měsíci +1

    He has a 9 to 5 but the fire burns in him to fulfill his passion of recording history, Love it.

  • @BRYCESK8S
    @BRYCESK8S Před 9 měsíci +5

    5:00 for a shot of Billy Dee in the background of Billy Dee’s walkie talkie. What a coincidence

  • @ArmTheCreative
    @ArmTheCreative Před 8 měsíci +1

    Oh this guy is LEGIT! Love the photos and the vibes! Not your usual street photographer.

  • @Julia-sh6tc
    @Julia-sh6tc Před 6 měsíci +1

    I love how he got balls to just shoot photos of random people without caring about what they think. My favorite photographer since ever.

  • @mnaz5628
    @mnaz5628 Před 6 měsíci +2

    What a genuine and honest person. I dont like cocky photographers and this guy is the real deal. His photography is very unique and he comes across as a good person.

  • @belaacs5238
    @belaacs5238 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Thank you Paulie for introducing us to Billy Dinh, "legend" of the future. Only 5 years and he already mastered multilayered compositions, painting with light and he is already level with his 5 favourite "legend" photographers.

  • @jakob_lr
    @jakob_lr Před 9 měsíci +9

    By far one of my all time favorite photogs

  • @tommillard4193
    @tommillard4193 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Some of his photos almost look like paintings such beautiful work

  • @lost_philosophy
    @lost_philosophy Před 9 měsíci +3

    Damn his shots are timed so well

  • @adamsisler9687
    @adamsisler9687 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Really cool. The one thing this guy has a leg up on is foreground to background stacking and controlling visual chaos. Photos are so dense and rich. Almost a little overwhelming sometimes, but his subject matter seems to bring it back to curiousity. Hope this guy achieves whatever he desires. Photo book material for sure. I think he is smart to keep his 9-5, because his work is so stylized, I don't think he'd want to take commissioned work on much. Bravo!

    • @adamsisler9687
      @adamsisler9687 Před 9 měsíci +1

      I can see the illustration background boiling over! That's a big influence

  • @bobbywyckoff
    @bobbywyckoff Před 4 měsíci +1

    my favorite photographer plus he lives in my neighborhood :))

  • @sfdko3291
    @sfdko3291 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Best "genre" I could attach his work to is "Accidental Renaissance"

  • @alipanjaitan
    @alipanjaitan Před 28 dny

    my most favourite so far in walkie talkie

  • @analoguestills
    @analoguestills Před 9 měsíci +5

    Man! His work is absolutely brilliant! So humble too. Sure he doesn't shoot film, but the moment he captures are gorgeous. Such an inspiration.

  • @jamesamoh7340
    @jamesamoh7340 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Billy is a legend in the making.

  • @nollieheel214aim
    @nollieheel214aim Před 9 měsíci +3

    I met Billy Dee randomly one day walking around Chinatown and we got to walking around and talking photography. He such an awesome human and really enjoys what he does! Glad he’s getting a walkie talkie! Billy needs a exhibition asap!

  • @MattJungJinChoi
    @MattJungJinChoi Před 9 měsíci +4

    A man carrying Saul Leiter’s legacy great stuff

  • @pjc531
    @pjc531 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Whoa. I love his photos but also loved that he had no glib answers to your questions. If he didn't know, he didn't know.

  • @ATF_CA
    @ATF_CA Před 9 měsíci +7

    Billy is one of the elite few who has 'the eye' for photography. The man just gets it!

  • @OutlawPhotography
    @OutlawPhotography Před 8 měsíci +2

    Canadian Photographer here; I totally felt that moment of 'communities who don't support each other' It seems like there's a certain level of gatekeeping, because everyone is afraid of someone else's growth, and they're afraid of that. I just wanna hang out, and shoot with other people, and learn about them, and we're slowly getting some traction there.
    Love this Walkie Talkie, and Paulie B, thank you for sharing all of these great artists we might not see without this platform.

  • @_g_r_u_m_p
    @_g_r_u_m_p Před 9 měsíci +7

    These are my favorite photos I’ve seen on Walkie Talkie! Thx for introducing me to them.

    • @BWOOHAHAHAAA
      @BWOOHAHAHAAA Před 9 měsíci +1

      Same here.
      Can't believe he still has a 9 to 5.

  • @RolandKaufmann
    @RolandKaufmann Před 9 měsíci +9

    Yesss!! This is the episode I never knew I needed. Been following Billy for quite some time over on Instagram. His photos never fail to stop me mid scroll 🤓.

  • @DeanDodds
    @DeanDodds Před 9 měsíci +10

    One of my favourite photographers, love his work, nice to see him on your channel!

  • @donjagoe
    @donjagoe Před měsícem

    Wow, brilliant work. When he revealed his illustrator/graphic arts background the penny dropped. Just superb.

  • @bilouyassine
    @bilouyassine Před 9 měsíci +2

    Billy is one of the best photographers who inspires me a lot

  • @Caballeroshot
    @Caballeroshot Před 9 měsíci +6

    Immediate follow! I dig his attitude towards gear, towards engaging people and why he does this respectfully too.

  • @damiandwornik1071
    @damiandwornik1071 Před 9 měsíci +2

    His photos are phenomenal. What a shoots!

  • @jlperez67
    @jlperez67 Před 9 měsíci +10

    I was impressed by his photography!!! He is really much better than a lot of photographers, seen in this channel, that use Leicas just thinking that the M camera will magically produce better pictures. Yes, the tool is important, but at the end, it is the person behind the lens that still makes the difference. Another great Walkie Talkie. Thanks for sharing!

    • @williamlasl
      @williamlasl Před 9 měsíci

      I’ve watched a lot of the walkie talkies and don’t recall anyone saying Leicas will produce better pictures…

    • @jlperez67
      @jlperez67 Před 9 měsíci +1

      That is not what I said. Read again.

    • @williamlasl
      @williamlasl Před 8 měsíci

      @@jlperez67Oh I’m sorry now I realize you were reading their minds. 🙄

    • @jlperez67
      @jlperez67 Před 8 měsíci

      Kiss a Leica and be happy! 😆🤣😂

  • @savorybagel
    @savorybagel Před 9 měsíci

    Lets goo, hyped for this one

  • @TheTopseat
    @TheTopseat Před 9 měsíci +2

    It's not a documentary, it's a WALKIE TALKIE! 😉👍🏼

  • @spartak1a
    @spartak1a Před 9 měsíci

    Yet another great episode, thanks guys!

  • @franframephoto4166
    @franframephoto4166 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Simply the best!

  • @matthewbrand6580
    @matthewbrand6580 Před 9 měsíci

    This was pure gold.

  • @oscarviamonte1156
    @oscarviamonte1156 Před 9 měsíci

    One of the best ones so far.

  • @RogerBays
    @RogerBays Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great work Billy.

  • @lissrckstdy7855
    @lissrckstdy7855 Před 9 měsíci

    beautiful images! another fire episode

  • @billyfromrouen
    @billyfromrouen Před 9 měsíci +1

    Best one yet!!!

  • @djpikul
    @djpikul Před 9 měsíci +1

    superb work by billy. great episode.

  • @rhyno23rjr
    @rhyno23rjr Před 9 měsíci +2

    Great episode! What a chill dude.

  • @16Stops
    @16Stops Před 8 měsíci

    Love Billy's work.

  • @Possyfish
    @Possyfish Před 9 měsíci +1

    I've been waiting for this moment for an eternity❤❤

  • @ferdamusonthebeatz7891
    @ferdamusonthebeatz7891 Před 9 měsíci +4

    This walkie talkie is so inspirational !! Great points ! Such a great photographer!

  • @VinceDae
    @VinceDae Před 9 měsíci +4

    It's so fun that people swear to analogue, and then this guy comes with his VERY digital camera and does it just as good, if not better! With the prices and this inspiration, I am not giving any more money to the film hustlers ;D

  • @jurget
    @jurget Před 3 měsíci

    master class

  • @tylercollinsphoto
    @tylercollinsphoto Před 9 měsíci +1

    His work is seriously refreshing!

  • @joffreymerrigan1192
    @joffreymerrigan1192 Před 9 měsíci

    this guy is the best of the best, cant wait to watch this

  • @brunopelvillain9700
    @brunopelvillain9700 Před 9 měsíci +2

    What a really great photographer! Thanks Paulie

  • @howlsworth
    @howlsworth Před 8 měsíci

    FIRE episode! Billy's photos are really inspiring!

  • @perrymckenna2261
    @perrymckenna2261 Před 8 měsíci

    Love Billy's style.

  • @BrandonTalbot
    @BrandonTalbot Před 8 měsíci

    Love Billy's Work.

  • @cityabsurdia6680
    @cityabsurdia6680 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Stunning work! Definitely going to check out more of it

  • @beepboop7543
    @beepboop7543 Před 7 měsíci

    he's one of the best photographers in this series so far

  • @MarcoRCArena
    @MarcoRCArena Před 8 měsíci

    Agreed! AMAZING photos!

  • @TheFribos
    @TheFribos Před 9 měsíci +1

    Wow! I love the work of @billydeee !!

  • @1550592535
    @1550592535 Před 9 měsíci +1

    his photos are amazing... wow!

  • @dirkcallaway
    @dirkcallaway Před 5 měsíci

    Wow. Absolutely stunning images. A legend in the making.

  • @charleslsmith2012
    @charleslsmith2012 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Another great one Paulie 👌🏽

  • @philippebagot9222
    @philippebagot9222 Před 8 měsíci

    Very very talented and genuine ! Thanks for the walk.

  • @sumeetshrestha8116
    @sumeetshrestha8116 Před 8 měsíci

    Love his work. Loved this ep too. Great work guy, thank you for sharing 🤙🏽

  • @sebnemdinc9266
    @sebnemdinc9266 Před 9 měsíci +2

    what a talent!

  • @sebastianfernandez6146
    @sebastianfernandez6146 Před 4 měsíci

    Gorgeous compositions. Love the stylistic choices made.

  • @ccrowe714
    @ccrowe714 Před 9 měsíci

    The life lessons in this series are next level! Thank you for following this thru Paulie!

  • @costelloandsilke7321
    @costelloandsilke7321 Před 8 měsíci

    Absolutely outstanding images - the best I've seen on the channel.

  • @olos
    @olos Před 9 měsíci +2

    Love the format, cool insight into Billy's work. Been following him for a long time, cool to see him work.

  • @julianheritage6436
    @julianheritage6436 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks Paulie, love your videos, best street photography content on YT. Billy’s work really resonates and inspires, love his style 🤜

  • @TheHamNinja
    @TheHamNinja Před 5 měsíci

    Great interview! Love his work... stand out.

  • @Talon.jtw.
    @Talon.jtw. Před 9 měsíci +2

    Finally someone who uses digital and a SONY let's go!!! Thank you for making this Paulie. Love the series.

  • @barrychattillion1705
    @barrychattillion1705 Před 9 měsíci

    Another great episode, keep up the good work.

  • @aomegas
    @aomegas Před 9 měsíci +1

    Love his IG and was already searching for his episode earlier 😅 glad you finally put him here 😍

  • @triumph_cv
    @triumph_cv Před 6 měsíci

    Billy Dee is one of the best. Really enjoyed this one

  • @newtypexzerox
    @newtypexzerox Před 9 měsíci +2

    This was super inspiring, thank you for making this and thank you to Billy for sharing his perspective.

  • @paulstevenson200
    @paulstevenson200 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Billy D. - Great work.

  • @juampslidiam4833
    @juampslidiam4833 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks Billy! you are really good! And thanks Paulie for share this videos!

  • @lucaiava
    @lucaiava Před 9 měsíci +4

    I haven’t seen this video yet but i know that Billy is amazing

  • @garrettmain3712
    @garrettmain3712 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Dude this guy is amazing.

  • @Book-Mark
    @Book-Mark Před 9 měsíci

    Brilliant work! Your content is an ever growing resource for photographers and historians. As time passes its importance as an archive and its historical value increases!

  • @lmglange
    @lmglange Před 9 měsíci +1

    He is amazing!

  • @nenifood
    @nenifood Před 9 měsíci +1

    Amazing Episode, good too see Billy here I love his work, very nice insights to his process. Thanks for this Paulie

  • @user-fs3jn5if9v
    @user-fs3jn5if9v Před 9 měsíci +2

    Another great video Paulie! Didn’t know about this photographer and have immediately become a fan of his work

  • @TasKarp
    @TasKarp Před 8 měsíci

    Great session!

  • @ayooluwakolawole
    @ayooluwakolawole Před 9 měsíci +1

    This channel and series are the most useful resource I've found throughout my journey.