This Will Change Your Photography! Interview With Award-winning Actor & Photographer Bill Ward

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  • čas přidán 10. 08. 2022
  • I'm willing to bet that this video either inspires you.. or makes you think differently about your landscape photography! Possibly both! Haha
    In this video, I’m joined by Award-winning, multi-talented actor and photographer Bill Ward.
    Not only is he one of the nicest blokes I've met, he’s also a very inspiring landscape photographer & ICM expert! Bill has an infectious love and appreciation for his art, You might recognise him from the telly box too..
    I hope you enjoy this video! It was definitely one of my favourite shoots in South Wales UK.
    Thank for watching
    Ga
    www.garethdanks.co.uk
    My Instagram: bit.ly/3vX64PM
    Bills Instagram: bit.ly/3QjDVKW
    Bills website: bit.ly/3SIJT9u
    Theatres trust: bit.ly/3BVYQ24
    ICM Magazine: bit.ly/3bOB25O
    ICM CZcams: bit.ly/3JRCXD5
    Bills Book: bit.ly/3pbkhos
    Wales West Photo Show: bit.ly/3PaCf4U

Komentáře • 104

  • @mipmipmipmipmip
    @mipmipmipmipmip Před rokem

    Came here after seeing his work in the CZcams shorts of the Pentax channel, awesome vibe and interview. Very relaxing and love his respectful attitude.

  • @iainscott1289
    @iainscott1289 Před rokem +1

    Nice to see you back. First class. Bill has some fantastic imges on his IG account

  • @RiskyBizness33
    @RiskyBizness33 Před rokem

    Wow, what an insiprational video. I'd never heard of ICM before, but how beautiful and inspiring are those images.

  • @gregboyce360
    @gregboyce360 Před rokem

    Oly Moly I had no idea ICM was so freekin beautiful. Watching Bill was inspiring. Thank you for this!!!

  • @jbairdexp
    @jbairdexp Před rokem +5

    I really enjoyed this one mate. I've watched one of Bill's talks before and I thought he spoke very well about his photographs and I found his photography very interesting. It was great seeing you out on location with him having a casual chat like a couple of mates. Nice work mate.

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem +2

      Hey man. Thanks for watching! Yeah was a fantastic shoot. He’s a great guy! Filmed nearly 2 hrs of footage haha.

  • @david_keating
    @david_keating Před rokem +2

    Bill is a great actor Gareth. He was Mr Nasty in Coronation Street (according to the wife as I didn't watch it 😀) but she said he used to get abuse in the street due to how convincing he was. Great vlog btw, my neighbour does ICM of colourful fish and koy Carp through calm water. I sometimes do ICM in my street photography but I called it WSA (wrong settings again)👍

  • @andrewlunn
    @andrewlunn Před rokem +1

    This is quality Gareth. Really enjoyed the interviews, the BTS content, ideas of shooting movements and techniques and of course the final images. Top work bud

  • @belaacs5238
    @belaacs5238 Před rokem +1

    Nice to see you back Gareth. Yes, ICM photography is infectious. If you got a few unique shots (from thousands) you never want to finish doing it. I even do ICM streets now and I like what I'm getting. Look like Bill is crazy about ICM too. The best thing is all about it, you never know what you get like the regular sometimes really boring and overdone photography.

  • @vproven
    @vproven Před 8 měsíci

    Really enjoyed this video. Excellent job, my friend.

  • @andrewstatham6098
    @andrewstatham6098 Před rokem

    Awesome pics. And what a nice couple of guys

  • @marktaylor9579
    @marktaylor9579 Před rokem +4

    Hugely enjoyable, and inspirational Gareth. Thanks for getting Bill along to show his approach to ICM. Can't wait to give it a go myself again very soon.

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem +1

      Thanks mark. I was shocked how much I enjoyed it haha. Do you a favorite image?

    • @marktaylor9579
      @marktaylor9579 Před rokem

      @@GarethDanks Hi Gareth, I really like them all, but my absolute favourite is the one at 12:27 of the thistle type plants. It wasn't (to me) an obvious candidate for ICM, but the result was brilliant. I've also had a look at Bills images on Instagram and his website, and I'm glad I don't have to chose a favourite from those, they're beautiful.

  • @jcpayne
    @jcpayne Před rokem

    What a great video, thanks to you and Bill.

  • @MaliDaviesPhotography

    A very enjoyable watch, all the images where superb. I’ve been following Bill for quite sometime. Belting Gareth 👍

  • @anthonyphotoman
    @anthonyphotoman Před rokem

    I really enjoyed this one Gareth, it's a skill I haven't tried before, and I will now. Bill was an interesting guy, so I'll be following him on Instagram now, thanks mate. Tony

  • @TheGazmondo
    @TheGazmondo Před rokem +1

    What a brilliant couple of characters , with interesting images, a wonderful break from the usual !

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem

      thanks mate.. thats literally how i saw it!! felt very different editing it all

  • @itaykaplan892
    @itaykaplan892 Před rokem

    Great vlog and great photos........ definitely need to to try more ICM......👌👌

  • @stevengroom6484
    @stevengroom6484 Před rokem

    Great stuff, Bill comes across as a very genuine guy. Nice to see a successful chap giving his time 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @alexelley6283
    @alexelley6283 Před rokem

    Excellent video, many thanks to you both for sharing....

  • @markjagger7139
    @markjagger7139 Před rokem

    Hey there, great to see you again Gareth. Some excellent shots in ICM from both you and Bill.
    My favourite unfortunately is not ICM it’s the low down shot of the sunset with the soft focus wave. Great vlog mate, all the best

  • @simonf6977
    @simonf6977 Před rokem

    Enjoyed watching this one very much. I’ve been taking my camera out nearly every day and had forgotten about ICM completely. However I do love some of this images here, particularly One of Bills grasses. I’ll definitely be giving this a go later tonight and by the looks of things filling up a memory card! Thanks for posting this!

  • @Jixer56
    @Jixer56 Před rokem

    Daniel-san. Love it. Fantastic content. I’ve recently seen ICM images and wondered about the process. Will be definitely giving it ago this afternoon. Brilliant. 🔥

  • @porfiry
    @porfiry Před rokem

    This is a great video, really inspiring. Thanks!

  • @Owen-wf3kx
    @Owen-wf3kx Před rokem

    So good to see another video from you Gareth, especially when you chat to other photographers. Loved this one, it's inspired me to have a go.

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem +2

      cheers owen.. i think interviews will be the way i take the channel forward :--)

  • @WatchDSSID
    @WatchDSSID Před rokem

    Very inspiring!

  • @andybanks3416
    @andybanks3416 Před rokem

    Great video Gareth, fantastic images

  • @SimonWestPhotography
    @SimonWestPhotography Před rokem

    Another great video Gareth! Definitely something I will be giving a go! Always good to break away from those limiting rules, tripod and exercising your creativity!

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem +1

      thanks simon!! 100% mate, liberating too haha

  • @darrellbutler6179
    @darrellbutler6179 Před rokem +1

    Great video, very much enjoyed it. Bill's pictures remind me of Van Gogh, it almost looks like brush strokes.

  • @malcbawn
    @malcbawn Před rokem

    Brilliant vlog. Really enjoyable.

  • @bcegerton
    @bcegerton Před rokem

    Great to see you back Gareth,though ICM isn’t something I’ve tried or like very much these were great. There are some that I do like but not many as I find some people go too far and try too hard sometimes but these just make the image look like a painting. Well done, you may have just converted me

  • @stephensmithphotography

    I really enjoyed this one, great video 👌🤙

  • @philn1957
    @philn1957 Před rokem

    Superb video, so much to take from this, thank you and Bill for the inspiration.

  • @raymondpenalver7095
    @raymondpenalver7095 Před rokem

    Great video Gareth and good to see you back, must give this technique a go, great to see an underated Pentax being used also !

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem

      haha thanks mate!! appreciate the kind comment..

  • @DanScott1
    @DanScott1 Před rokem

    The Turner effect, some feels there. Nice.

  • @stevengroom6484
    @stevengroom6484 Před rokem

    Gareth that is a great piece of work. Bill seems like a true gent, very generous in sharing his thoughts etc 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem

      Thanks Steven. Yeah he’s a top bloke for sure 😁

  • @tazchars8857
    @tazchars8857 Před rokem

    beautiful shots and collab

  • @donhuff3795
    @donhuff3795 Před rokem

    Thanks Gareth, this was a fun watch. I've played with ICM some, took 4 or 5 and then moved back to more normal photos. I'll give it a more proper try and check out Bill's web site. At about 15:30 is my favorite and 20:40 is another.

  • @carlosmcse
    @carlosmcse Před rokem +2

    Thank you for saying “ISO AUTO is the way”. I shoot leica and I can’t understand why people are riding that dial all day long. I understand for some shots how you may want everything on manual, but most of the time, let’s be frank, the camera gets it right 95% of the time.

  • @jonstout7635
    @jonstout7635 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing this technique and the challenge to give it a go. Your first attempts were very creative and I’m not expecting mine to go that well, but I really want to try and try again.

  • @x100ed
    @x100ed Před rokem

    Fantastic video, so very enjoyable!!

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem

      Hey thanks for watching Ed. Favorite image?

  • @Fotoe
    @Fotoe Před rokem

    No idea why it took me so long to watch this one but I'm really glad I finally got around to it. Thanks for a brilliant video and that sky!!

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem

      Hey thanks mate. Really glad you enjoyed it

  • @LeightonPhillips
    @LeightonPhillips Před rokem +1

    Watching Bill taking his ICM shots, looks like he's invented a new mindfulness crazy called Photo Tai Chi 🤭

  • @paulburwood8231
    @paulburwood8231 Před rokem

    Great interview Gareth with some fantastic images at the end.

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem

      thanks mate.. only at the end tho?? haha

  • @robingrant8082
    @robingrant8082 Před rokem

    What a lovely guy Bill is (way too handsome though!). You both produced some beautiful ICM images. Great guest, great host, great location, great images. Thanks to you both. Best regards Robin

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem

      hey thanks so much robin!! nice of you

  • @donnakeeley4531
    @donnakeeley4531 Před rokem +1

    Great photos you two. I love ICM and yes you can spend literally hours experimenting. One thing I avoid is dark shadows esp if along the horizon.

  • @steveellis9288
    @steveellis9288 Před rokem

    Very organic, descriptive, honest piece, very enjoyable and inspirational.

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem

      Thank you Steve! nice of you mate! appreciate the feedback :-)

  • @julesc5571
    @julesc5571 Před rokem

    Really enjoyed this! Very interesting and inspiring.

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed it! appreciate the comment mate

  • @lindakopec7036
    @lindakopec7036 Před rokem

    HUH!! I have been doing that for years! Didn't realize it has been given an offical name. Just knew I was moving the camera - or me. My favourite things to shoot this way are driving by homes with Christmas lights or night scenes especially with neon lights or driving on roads and holding the camera on the window and just continuously shooting.

    • @lindakopec7036
      @lindakopec7036 Před rokem

      For Christmas lights, I usually keep the shutter on open until I release it. I use a point and shoot.

  • @AdrenalinePitStop
    @AdrenalinePitStop Před rokem

    ICM Very interesting, learn something new every day. Great watch

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem +1

      Great to hear! You mean always bring a horse to the beach right?

    • @AdrenalinePitStop
      @AdrenalinePitStop Před rokem

      @@GarethDanks Never go anywhere without one 🤣

  • @herwarthaug
    @herwarthaug Před rokem

    amazing guy

  • @andrewdavies8955
    @andrewdavies8955 Před rokem

    Great shots 👌🏽
    Really interesting video, never really thought of doing ICM but definitely going to give it a go next time I’m out 👍🏼. Not sure if I’ll be able to pull off the ICM dance though 🕺🏻

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem

      Haha. He’s set the bar high there. Hell of a mover 😂

  • @davidellinsworth22
    @davidellinsworth22 Před rokem

    Very cool. Both sets of images were great. I tried ICM for the first time in April at the bluebell woods we met at last year. Pretty cool place to try it. Interesting results on that occasion but I think I need to further refine my technique and try different subjects.

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem

      Blue-b’s would be an amazing scene for that.

  • @traceybartlam7737
    @traceybartlam7737 Před rokem

    This looks such fun! Definitely going to have a go. Great video

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem

      Than you Tracey! It’s lots of fun 😁

    • @traceybartlam7737
      @traceybartlam7737 Před rokem

      @@GarethDanks it could be a trial of shutter speeds in the garden today because it’s too damn hot to go anywhere 😳😂

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem +1

      I found it best to choose two shutter and work with (master) them first. Too many variables else

  • @medwynroberts
    @medwynroberts Před rokem

    It's more painting than photography really, interesting stuff. BW's level of enthusiasm really comes across, I feel it's what missing in 99% of photography content these days. Great vid thanks.

  • @trevorsneath4665
    @trevorsneath4665 Před rokem

    It's definitely a fun thing to do. It's not something I do a lot, but when I remember to, it's fun experimenting. My friends fishtank was the most recent subject 🙂
    But why have I never thought of the beach at sunset for ICM?! Thanks for that.

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem

      It really is! i loved it! a fish tank could be fab tho! haha

  • @kevinharvey6162
    @kevinharvey6162 Před rokem

    Good start, now try it with street photography. Some great examples out there.

  • @olo101olo
    @olo101olo Před rokem +1

    I saw you two chatting after the talk! I think Bill's exit from Corrie left him with quite a headache!

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem +1

      ah really? yeah was a good show! he did say yeah

  • @LeightonPhillips
    @LeightonPhillips Před rokem

    The "flowers" are Sea Holly I think Gareth. Great interview 👍

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem +1

      Ahhhhhh…! Brilliant! Thank you Leighton

  • @SkiwithMike
    @SkiwithMike Před rokem

    Great watch
    #9

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem +1

      Thanks mate. Appreciate you watching dude

  • @seanmsn
    @seanmsn Před rokem +1

    Excellent video, never seen ICM before. Love the photo of the sunset at 20:34. Would you mind providing the settings?

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem +1

      Yes I think that’s my fav too. I’ll check mate

    • @seanmsn
      @seanmsn Před rokem

      @@GarethDanks Cheers mate. Would appreciate it.

  • @paulf1767
    @paulf1767 Před rokem

    Never heard of ICM before but very interesting, I’m going to have to try it

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem

      i had but hadn't tried it really.. used to teach it as a safety shot on workshops but never more than 2 mins on it haha

    • @paulf1767
      @paulf1767 Před rokem

      @@GarethDanks it worked really well with the colours you had. Not sure about a rainy day in Yorkshire. Maybe revisit it and do 5 mins 😆

  • @ronhyde8758
    @ronhyde8758 Před rokem +1

    Photographer, Actor and drummer for Black Sabbath someone who get's around😉

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem

      Haha. Very clever. Looks different in real life tho. 👍🏻

  • @davidpearce2981
    @davidpearce2981 Před rokem

    Appeals to my arty side.

  • @4Kandlez
    @4Kandlez Před rokem

    Japanese camera boffins will be jumping out the top floor windows

  • @nickyfoulkes8476
    @nickyfoulkes8476 Před rokem +1

    Sorry Gareth gave up after 3 minutes not for me.

  • @JohnJBloomfield
    @JohnJBloomfield Před rokem +1

    Bill is awesome been following since I shot Pentax, moved on to Sony now, but still follow Bill's work he is outstanding....you're not too bad yourself Gareth sorry to hear you lost your social your street hashtag still gets plenty of use though so I suppose you've still left your mark - you should do a reel under that hashtag on insta to let people know your new accounts etc. juts a thought.

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem +1

      great idea mate! ill give that some thought! lost interest in social media now tho.. thanks for watching :-)

  • @hachewie
    @hachewie Před rokem

    Fantastic video. I’m yet to try ICM. May just give it a go now.
    Sux about your socials being hacked. Followed your new Instagram.

    • @GarethDanks
      @GarethDanks  Před rokem +1

      thanks so much mate!! appreciated! :-)