Preconceived Ideas Are The Death Of Spontaneity

[owenwilliams]

Another great insight, you always seem to absorb any preconceive pressure and get the shots in that count, all sublime.

[audioupgrades]

The relationship between planning and improvisation is interesting in your photography. You almost seem to plan on improvising. These days, commercial photography is so regimented. The creative work is often done before and after the shoot but not during. It's so much better to trust your spontaneity, which is why your photos always stand out, I think.

[alfash]

Agree with the sentiment of your title, but you’re a brave boy if you turn up without at least sone preconceived ideas. After a couple of the dodgy shoots in the early 90s I’ve always had at least a few preconceived ideas to get the ball rolling (or some variation of them) and get them in the bag early, circumstances permitting. Then i can go and play feeling confident and more relaxed and aim for something better.
Ace as always. Really great to hear how others, especially of your calibre, approach the work.Thanks!

[sole__doubt]

Excellent work. I love that shirt you're wearing.

[martinlawrence]

Great photos, stories and insights as always!

[KevinRusso]

I really enjoy your videos, It's such a fresh take on the medium. Your honesty and passion shine through.

[global]

Brilliant. Natural light is a dicey game in London’s winter. It really worked with the shirtless shots.

[stevesmith]

To put the great Holborn Studios into perspective, Helmut Newton called it ‘the Abbey Road of photo studios’ and he’s exactly right, I was there earlier this year, you walk in, see the famous Duffy portrait of Bowie, and everyone there EVERYONE treats you so well, so kind, so helpful. You can be a jobbing photographer who stays under the radar (moi) and be treated just the same as the big names. Harry probably has his name on the ‘one’ parking space 😂😂😂.
Thanks again Harry & Fred for sharing your insights.

[FPoP]

was rewatching the wire. what a happy coincidence.

[johnpaulgleason]

Made me smile that :) and I adore the shots of Dominic in the natural window light, the one looking upwards.... Score!

I like the idea of him facing away from you and slowly turning around in shots, may try that my next widow light shoot - as hey you got massive variation from just turning from back to front! inspired me :)

[anewcareerinanewtown]

Another fascinating video and interesting quotes too. It would be interesting to know which of your peers from around that era you admired.

[Bob-Horse]

I really love your videos and channel.

[joelfildes]

Interesting what you said about The Wire, as it was recommended by just about everyone, we sat down to watch the box-set…but I couldn’t make out most of the dialogue, so gave up, it seemed to be the sound editing that was the issue…should have put the subtitles on, but was too annoyed.

[kade_beau]

thanks for not being and industry gate keeper. really value these videos. thank you

[guntram]

Hi Harry, could you reveal the focal length of that "standard" lens you mentioned?

[SuperiFox]

I wouldn't call McNulty the protagonist or center of the show, there is no central character? the Wire is about communities and systems.