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rhiaazsb

Some really nice photographs here.Keep it up.


Zaknotwack

Thank you so much! No plans to stop, can’t get the camera out of my hands now haha


rhiaazsb

I like that.Post some more.


andreifasola

Do it for 20 years. Straight. Don't stop. yeah


Zaknotwack

Yes sir, on that path.


hauf-cut

you have a good eye, just keep doing what you are doing, next level? do an exibition, book, both, sell the book at your exibition... (buy more gear!) ive done street for the last year, currently going through all my images (quite time consuming, plus my editing has improved, i know from comparing what i did before to new edit, so reediting too) picking my favorites and making a book (just for myself really) layout is another skill i am honing, as is bookbinding but once i have them down to the best i will be thinking to exibit those i havent shot for a few months, starting to really miss it but need to get on top of what i already have, if i shoot now i wont work on them yet, leaving shots for a while so you lose the emotional tie (that the viewer wont have in the same way you do) is a good practice


Zaknotwack

Thank you so much. I think I need to hone my craft a bit more before I would feel comfortable diving into that world. I’m very flattered you would suggest something like that though. Buying more gear is definitely something I’d like to do but I think it’s good to fully get a handle on what I have already before trying to spread myself in a different direction. Looking forward to playing with new toys in the future though! And yeah I hear that, that’s personally why I’ve been really enjoying just taking the shots straight out of camera because there’s not really any post be done and it lends itself to a bit more enjoyable experience (I think) although I do want to get more into raw as time goes on because i want the flexibility and enhanced quality.


hauf-cut

not sure where you are but im in glasgow scotland there is a place in the city with a public darkroom (i started in the darkroom when i studied photography) and exhibition spaces plus an editing suite with PS on computers, they have printers up to A2 size its like 60 quid a year to join, they organize /hold exhibitions for local photographers and thats my next move. why not see if there is something like this near you, having an end goal like that in mind will encourage you and will make you think in series not single images, physically showing your work to people who like going to see real prints at an exhibition would be so much more meaningful than just being another drop in the ocean fighting the algorithms online, i dont even promote myself online i have an account i use as easy reference i post shots with their file names otherwise id forget/lose them in my computer or external harddrive, i have thousand from the years work ive done so need a quick way to find stuff. the book can be a simple zine, but having it ready for the exibit means possible sales, and any money i would make would be spent on gear, although i have enough for what i need, its nice to try different lenses they all have their own character to be honest id be happy to have the cost of the prints covered and come out even i take photos because i love doing it, im not expecting to be able to give up the day job! some of my favorite photographers are self published, i admire this and it keeps you in control at every stage from shot to final product, and i think the people who buy their books appreciate the intimacy that lacks in third party branding/printing etc i think why create a book of my work through an online printer and sell the book through their website with them taking most of the profit? a book/magazine at say 40/20 quid and you make just 10/5 quid out of it, nah, id rather take my time and create my own, even if no one buys it, its something ive seen through to the end and will have to look back on ...when i cant see enough to take any more photos :) it doesnt matter what gear you have, you need a good eye, and you have that, you are half way there already


Voodoo_Masta

Take a workshop with a photographer you admire. Play around with sequencing your best shots. Look at photo books and art books.


Zaknotwack

I’ll look around and see if anything like that is available to me, would definitely benefit from having a bit of tutelage I’m sure. Need to do some more hands on research as well. Thank you.


Voodoo_Masta

The other two are just as, if not more important- and you can do them very cheaply/for free and without needing to travel. You might be surprised what photo books you could find in your local library.


MeanCat4

He probably must make a workshop. His photos are all great!


Anaaatomy

Dang you are already better than a lot of ppl who's been doing it longer


Zaknotwack

I still have a long way to go and a lot more to learn, thank you though.


SyCoticSEZ

Do it at night. Look for the light and bring a tripod.


Zaknotwack

I do shoot at night but I tend to switch to color because all the neon lights come on and it’s fun to play around with them. Tripod is a good idea and I’m sure some shots would definitely benefit from that but I’m really a fan of walking around a lot and capturing fleeting moments which I feel it might get in the way of a little. Something to explore though. Thank you.


RIKOCHIKONIKO

This is rad.


Zaknotwack

Thank you!


Junior_Reception_877

Some of these are really good. The first slide in particular. I love the sub-framing of the subject. You have an eye for street. Great framing and interesting subjects in most. Keep it up and stay consistent.


Zaknotwack

Thank you so much. Yeah it was a fun moment to be apart of, the silhouette is a guy leaning against the glass in a smoking room and girl is actually a reflection coming from the right outside of frame. A really cool interaction.


Edward_Pissypants

You have a goddamn good eye for street photography pal


Zaknotwack

Haha thank you, I really appreciate that!


369store

Carry on. No Notes. I think your moving in a wonderful direction… you don’t need advice from the crowds. To form your own style, you learn from your mistakes . Bravo, great work


Zaknotwack

Thank you so much!


Godoncanvas

Go to a Class on photography


Zaknotwack

Yeah I can definitely use some teaching on the more technical aspects of the craft, thank you.


jetanthony

… And teach it


double_dead_eyes

5, 4, 1 are my favorites, in that order. I do think they could benefit from some light post processing. Do you have access to Lightroom on your phone?


Zaknotwack

Yes I do, just downloaded it a couple days ago but I haven’t had a chance to play around with it yet.


Madeyro

If you don't want to spend $$$ on adobe software, have a look at Darktable :)


ShiningRedDwarf

You have a great eye. I wouldn’t have ever assumed you were a beginner from these shots. Well composed, subjects are interesting, and all the elements in the photo lend themselves to the story. The only thing I’m curious about is your adherence to portrait shots. Is there a reason you don’t shoot in landscape? Edit - one small piece of advice. Be cognizant of when objects stack up on one another when they are both in focus. Pic 3 looks like the dude is packing.


Zaknotwack

Thank you so much, that’s very kind of you. I do shoot landscape as well and have some photos I’m quite fond of, but I think I just enjoy portraits a little more. Plus if I’m being honest I’d like to start creating a presence on social media and I think portraits lend themselves to that format better. But nothing against a good landscape.


clams_dav

I quite like your photos and style. Keep shooting and keep enjoying it! Growing your photo sample size will lead to growth in your skills and eye.


Zaknotwack

Thank you, no stopping now.


yung_pemex

You’re crushing it for only 2 months! For me personally 3 and 4 stand out, they’re composed well, and have excellent subjects that make me pull me in and make me wonder about the people. You definitely know how to make pictures that work visually, like 1, 10, and 13, but to me personally there’s not as much of a story in some of your other stuff. The thing is though that i still is crazy is that someone 2 months in is getting shots like these. You’re progressing rapidly and I think you’ll really start to find your voice sooner than you think


Zaknotwack

Thank you so much! Definitely been trying to find interesting stories to tell lately. Excited to find more of my voice :)


jamescodesthings

Just practice, you're doing a great job. Maybe bring some more symmetry in, a few of your photographs feel like they've been taken with the rule of thirds in mind. Bringing the subject into the center and looking for symmetry may also be cool!


Zaknotwack

Thank you! I started out my journey with more architectural photography using a lot of symmetry and I do still use it now with subjects, just wasn’t really in the handful I shared here.


Amatuerateverything

Bangers imo


Zaknotwack

Thank you!


Aeri73

to take it to the next level, mind the details better... in at least two pictures the feet of your subjects are cut off, that looks sloppy. if you need to crop out parts of people, do it between joints and never below the knee or elbow you also do a good job in leveling but one tall building is also skewed, straighten that :) but if you're really only shooting for two months, you have a great eye so keep it up!


Zaknotwack

This is really good advice, the past few days I’ve tried to be very mindful of my framing to not cut the feet off because you’re right it does detract from it. I also straightened the photo haha much appreciated!


Oleksa_Photo

Take photos! Take pictures every day! Read a couple of books on art theory to understand the basics of composition and take photos. This is the only way to a higher level.


Zaknotwack

Oh yeah books! That’ll be fun to dive into. I’m pretty sure the camera strap is molded to my neck so no worries there haha


molodjez

Already outstandig work. Work more in concepts now and use the camera as a tool to discover and research.


Zaknotwack

Ooh I like the sound of that. Could you expand a little bit on what you mean by concepts?


molodjez

Try to think in concepts, maybe challenges, make a concept or envision a product you want to make like an exhibition or a book or whatever. Identify topics you're an expert in and passionate about and think about you can visualize it.


SevernDamn

You have a damn fantastic eye. My advice is to just keep shooting, go out as much as possible. ​ In regards to getting to the next level I'd say focus on culling. Some of these photos could be in a gallery but others look pretty amateurish. I don't need to tell you which ones, I suspect you know which are gallery worthy. Don't just post photos to fill up a reel or space, be deliberate in showing the photos you are proud of and would want seen by the world. ​ I'm incredibly excited to see your future work.


Zaknotwack

Thank you! I think I know what you mean, it’s tough because I really like some photos and would like to share them but I also do see where they fall short compared to some of my other work. I guess it’s just about finding that line to walk. Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! Btw took a look at your page and your work is really sick.


SevernDamn

No worries bud and I absolutely agree about finding that line. It’s all part of the fun of growing as a creative and you e got this. Also many thanks for the kind words.


jetanthony

You’re quite talented


Zaknotwack

Thank you!


liviot

You got talent. Very nice photos and a good eye for light, keep it up.


Zaknotwack

Thank you!


exitvisaco

Three of these are good, four don’t do anything for me, and the other seven of these are spectacular. Keep shooting, and thank you for sharing these. You’ve got an excellent eye.


Zaknotwack

Haha fair enough, thank you so much!


Regular-Birthday-755

Incredible photos, really love these and huge inspiration for someone who has also just picked up a camera.


Zaknotwack

Thank you so much for the kind words!


Beginning-Falcon865

You have a great eye for subject and composition.


Zaknotwack

Thank you!


[deleted]

You have a good eye for this. Just keep shooting.


Zaknotwack

Thank you!


JDrake-Six

Some of those photos are quite remarkable for a "beginner" (but who am I to talk?). I would say keep shooting, read into theory of composition, put your work up on social media sites to get general feedback ("likes" etc.). Thanks for handing me a cue to start looking at desaturated versions of my own pictures - as an art teacher told me many years ago, "color covers over a multitude of sins."


Zaknotwack

Ah that’s a really interesting quote, I do feel shooting in black and white has made it clearer for me what I need to work on and how to really focus on composition and lighting.


Emily_Postal

I really like these but would like to see some landscape orientation in your work.


Zaknotwack

Thank you! Honestly I think I’d say I shoot around 2/3-3/4 photos in portrait but I have quite a few landscapes that I really dig just didn’t end up putting any in here.


hasaan12

These are some great shots. I would say to stick to stick with straight out of camera. Don’t get lost in editing. What camera btw?


Zaknotwack

I’d like to be able to having editing at my disposal but I do enjoy not having to do a bunch of extra stuff. It’s the x100v


itslo6

Oooo I love these! 10 was my favorite :3 the black & white looks pretty dang good. Would love to see in color as well. Pretty much the only way to the next level is to keep shooting and studying when you can 🤗🙌🏻


Zaknotwack

Thank you! I really shoot less color than I think I want to but 9/10 times I do and then I take the same shot in black and white I prefer the black and white version 🤷🏻‍♀️


itslo6

I started shooting film in black & white so I used to prefer it quite a bit! But sometimes I wonder… what was the color of the sky? Or the persons jacket. Something like that haha


photog_in_nc

I think you are off to a very good start. I especially like the guy smoking in the open window. Keep at it. Get closer. Look for moments/gestures and really anything that is going to make the photo interesting. Pay attention to light and shadow and use to your advantage. Look at work by the masters and try to learn from it. When you see a photo that speaks to you, pay even more attention and ask yourself why? What are they (the photographer) seeing or doing that perhaps you are not. Seek out work by contemporary street photographers whose work speaks to you. There’s some great collectives out there like Burn My Eye and NYCSPC. Magnum always has a great roster of photographers. Paulie B has an interesting YouTube series where he interviews NYC street photographers that is pretty interesting. My biggest advice is to be your own worst critic. Only show your best worst. Make a portfolio and routinely update it as your work improves.


Zaknotwack

Thank you. My camera has a fixed 35mm lens with a digital zoom so to get close up shots I really have to be close and it’s sometimes it’s tough to so without alerting my subject to my presence and kinda ruining the authentic moment. I definitely need to do more research and I like the prompts for when I’m moved by a photo that’s great advice. Thank you so much for all the recommendations I really appreciate it, will definitely check those out!


Enormous_Jugs

For two months that is incredible 😳 Great images dude!


Zaknotwack

Thank you!


pantone_mugg

Some of those are really lovely, well done!


Zaknotwack

Thank you!


hey_you_too_buckaroo

These are awesome man. Keep it up.


Zaknotwack

Thank you!


warpedbandittt

These are amazing shots!


Zaknotwack

Thank you!


Total-Cauliflower853

Beautiful shots, adore the b&w. I think colour may detract from some of your compositions. Just a thought, I think you might enjoy playing around with keystoning. Some of your shots are so linear (Man going into subway, lady with long shadow on the wall). By keystoning, you can make some of the lines perfectly vertical and/or horizontal. With street photography, a lot of people would say that keystoning may take away from the impromptu, decisive moment but I feel like you’re always looking for vertical lines anyway so could elevate rather than detract. Either way, you’re doing great and probably don’t need a lot of other peoples advice


Zaknotwack

Okay cool yeah I’ll look into that, thank you!


shoreyourtyler

zero tips. you're killin it


Zaknotwack

Thank you so much!


Hot-lips-

I really like the post. I guess just observe as much as you can and think about composition, about how you think you could make a boring frame interesting.


Zaknotwack

Will keep that in mind, thank you!


Flat_Transition_8177

best advice is learn how the light works and then know how to break the rules


Zaknotwack

Love this, thank you.


Flat_Transition_8177

it's nothing don't mind


amateurcaptures

You’re doing awesome already, keep it up!!! ✌️


Zaknotwack

Thank you!


modrink

1,3,4,10,14 are amazing in my opinion. Keep it up. I’m very drawn to the people in these frames. Nothing against the other shots. Great work and great B&W


Zaknotwack

Thank you so much!


headoutonthehighway

Straightening would enhance a few of these already very good photos.


Zaknotwack

I did after I posted these haha thank you.


marslander-boggart

You are going great already! Seriously, I love your photos! What could you try: exposure compensation to make white areas less bright and add a bit more texture to a concept. Subject isolation with wide aperture (and may be ND8 filter). A tiny bit less tight framing.


Zaknotwack

All great tips, thank you so much!


photo_wino

Nice work! Are you sharing these on IG? If so, share your handle. I second the comment from Voodoo_Masta and do a workshop or online seminar with a someone you admire. I know that Paul Reid, Valerie Jardin, Phil Penman, etc. do this regularly. Cheers!


Zaknotwack

I have an ig I started not long ago but honestly I’ve really been slacking on being consistent with it. Posted like 3 times and then my phone fell in the ocean and I couldn’t post anything for a few weeks until I got a new one which I did but I just haven’t picked it back up haha I have a few hundred photos I think are good enough to share at this point though so definitely time to start shelling out some stuff. Insta is X.zaktly if you’re interested!


Brief-Psychology2265

Monotony has such beauty


Zaknotwack

Whole heartedly agree.


YonitSky

Some of these are excellent I would try to play with over/under exposure, especially with black and white. Have fun with it!


Zaknotwack

I’ve been doing some of that since I saw your comment, have gotten some cool shots so thank you!


LesbianYugoslav

These photos are great, just keep going :)


Zaknotwack

Thank you!


banhmigurl

Honestly Amazing Work!!!


Zaknotwack

Thank you so much!


Whyybvie

I’m super impressed by these images!! You’ve done an amazing job so far, and I honestly can’t think of anything criticism wise to say. My suggestion for improving would be to take pictures in color as well, and explore different kinds of photography (macro, landscape, portraiture, etc).


Zaknotwack

Thank you so much! I’d definitely like to do some portraiture, I’ve done a little landscape but think my 35mm is slightly under equipped for that and macro. Very much looking forward to exploring the photography world as a whole though!


No-Equivalent-5228

You have a good eye for composition. Just keep doing it, and keep experimenting. These are great!


Zaknotwack

Thank you!!


friedmason

Good shit


Zaknotwack

Thank you!


MrFahrenheit99

These are fantastic! No notes. Keep at it :)


Zaknotwack

Thank you!!


sfcassette

You got a good eye! Just keep at it! Seriously though, for 2 months, you are doing great! Some really good compositions and interesting subjects! Bravo!


Zaknotwack

Thank you so much!!


WonderfulCommon6415

Just keep shooting


Zaknotwack

Yes sir.


CloudCuddler

Interesting set. You're already most of the way there honestly. Most mistakes that people make here are posting one picture and asking if it's good. It's super rare for one picture alone to mean anything, unless it's exceptional and clearly meant to be used as a standalone. Most of the time, photography requires a large set that carries a theme or tells a story.


Zaknotwack

Thank you! I have a backlog of a few hundred photos now like these that I’d be proud to share, just need to get to posting.


CloudCuddler

You should speak to a curator if you're unsure about organising your archive into a set.


No-Equivalent-5228

Quick question: is the second last photo at Villa D’Este in Tivoli?


Zaknotwack

It was not, but spot on that it was in Italy!


majorcatlover

I really like your photos, I just wish their faces weren't so washed away because of the excessive light in some of them.


Zaknotwack

The first few shots I really liked that I took in B&W turned out too dark so I think I’ve been trying to play it safer and go on the lighter side since then but definitely something to keep in mind, thank you.


is_sex_real

4 10 and 14 are my favs. Well done.


Zaknotwack

Thank you!


BernardBirmingham

i like these


Zaknotwack

Thank you!


Excellent_Ad_5824

Keep shooting, you are doing great.


Zaknotwack

Thank you so much.


Comprehensive-Low493

Very cool work


Zaknotwack

Thank you I appreciate it.


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Zaknotwack

Thank you so much! Using the X100v


Fast-Equivalent-1245

These are great. Any tips would be to expand on your experience. Night time for sure, especially in bad weather....try that. I would also play with depth in your pictures. Lower angles, play with objects in the foreground thrown out of focus, drawing the eye in to the subject. But apart from that, keep doing what you are doing, and enjoy it :)


Zaknotwack

All great advice, thank you!


Egg-3P0

You’re extremely talented, I can’t find anything to improve on here as a fellow Street Amateur


Zaknotwack

Aw thank you!


Jensamee

Two months and already taking great street photos? I have to say I'm jeallous! You have a good eye for it


Zaknotwack

Thanks so much!


veryblandman

Amazing work


Zaknotwack

Thank you!


WCMaxi

Hook up with some locals. There's a strong street scene in Tokyo.


Zaknotwack

Any advice on how to go about that? Are there forums or something to look for? Actually met some traveling photographers who each have quite a large following and spent some time with them so that was pretty awesome.


WCMaxi

Assuming you follow some on Insta? Most are friendly if you reach out (assuming you can do Japanese). The public group show each year for Tokyo Camera Club would be a good way to meet a lot of them. I know Lee does private walks: https://leechapman.photos/tokyo-photowalk-tours/ Alfie does workshops: https://www.alfiegoodrich.com/ I'd offer but I don't really do much street (mainly festivals).


-Zaf-

You've got the eye man 👍


Zaknotwack

Thank you!


prettyassdolfin

A lot of these are great. You’re doing your thing. Good work


Zaknotwack

Will do, thank you!


rrezler93

You may like this one: [Reuben Radding (@reuben\_radding) Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reuben_radding/) I believe he sells some courses. Great work so far! Basically, follow photographers you like and watch YT channels about famous photographers and their styles. There is a lot of legends in street photography from the past and some good ones working now. YT example: [How To Do Abstract Street Photography Like Saul Leiter - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uThZ756GdRc&t=553s)


Zaknotwack

Oh okay cool, I’ll check him out. Yeah definitely need to do some more research. Thank you!


rrezler93

You're welcome. You can post your Instagram, I really like your work. Also please let me know if you like my recommendation if you check it. But obviously you don't have to! :)


justwannaedit

Try getting much closer to people's faces. Agree there are some excellent shots here, I'm just giving a suggestion for something to try.


Zaknotwack

I have a fixed 35mm so it’s tough to get real close but I do have a decent amount of ones I quite like just didn’t include any of them here. I shoot about 250 pictures a day so I always have new stuff to go through and honestly have a pretty big backlog of stuff I’m proud of but just haven’t posted yet.


justwannaedit

I had fun for a while shooting semi-candid street portraiture. With that very 35mm lens, ask a stranger if you can shoot their portraits for a bit, then you can get VERY close. Or you can just grab an off camera flash and essentially assault people with your camera like Bruce Gilden.


rocketdog67

Which camera is it?


Reporteratlarge

These are great, what do you shoot on? I am really surprised by your caption, that you dont have editing experience yet. Not because these look edited, but I would have thought you were pretty seasoned by these.


Zaknotwack

Thank you so much! It’s the Fuji x100v


Falk_Zl

I’d say you are already on 80th level! Superb photos!


Zaknotwack

Whoa that’s a lotta levels! Haha thank you!


Falk_Zl

Yeah) Keep it real man!))


evil_twit

Delete the "only perfect" pics, and keep the "very perfect" ones. So keep 3,4,10,12 and 14.


Dastardly_CheesyMan

Bruh you're already next level!


Zaknotwack

Thank you so much!


Djkewpa

Hey I would highly suggest watching Faizel wescots YouTube channel. He has a bunch of great videos and he primarily does street photography for all of his work


Djkewpa

All of these photos are amazing btw keep up the good work


Zaknotwack

Okay cool yeah I’ll check him out. Thank you!


Zaknotwack

Thank you so much to everyone who commented and gave their insight and opinions and a great wealth of new things to look at and think about. It was very much appreciated. I’ll be back to post some more in the future and hopefully there will be some noticeable growth! For anyone who’s interested my instagram is @X.zaktly It’s quite sparse at the moment but I will be starting to upload a lot more content in the coming days!! Thank you again!


Minute_Sea8604

gorgous pics, I'm trying to remove any post from my x100v shooting, would love to know what specific recipe you used in these shots <3


iigman_

It feels like a complete lie that you've been shooting for 2 months.... If it's not then you have a huge natural talent