Finding Your Photography Niche | B&H Event Space

Gain insight on how to use your visual voice to define your niche in photography with UK-based photographer Alan Schaller. From the streets of London to the alleyways of New York, Schaller will share his monochromatic journey to help you find your path in the photographic world.

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[BandH]

For new photographers: what kind of photography do you gravitate towards? For experienced photographers: what is your photography niche?

This is probably the most practical and adaptable talk about street photography I’ve seen. Big thanks, guys!

[TL-xwfh]

Alan Schaller is a wonderful photographer, very perceptive and sensitive (to the environment around him). I've been trying to develop my own style of street photographer, but in no way is it anywhere near where he is now. Wonderful tips and messages for me to ponder, and as soon as the lockdown is over in the UK, I'll be out there again. Thank you Alan for re-igniting my passion for street photography!

[Sailingbill]

16:40 - funny, I just purchased the same Monochrome today. I'm sure my photography quality will change the world now.... LOL. Love the work Alan and how you speak

[ggivensjr]

Isn't style more about what and why than technique. And yes you're correct that no one cares about "your work more than you" (my work than me). Very profound statement.

[JeffreyHauser]

Enjoyed this most creative style & the stories behind the images. Most of all I believe Alan has the most wonderful sense of humor. He strikes me as a mischief maker, who would be great fun to drink a beer with at a pub.😊

[Thomas_Geist]

When it comes to street photography here's the only bit of advise you will ever need and that all artists of any note follow: Take pictures of what YOU find interesting. When you get home delete the stuff that didn't quite work. If you post, post only the best that you think are exceptional. If you come up with 1 out of 100 you're doing quite well. Whether anyone else ever gets it, that doesn't matter. We all have a perspective and if you don't express yours then you're a phony with nothing to contribute. That's it.

[illyaswan]

The talk was interesting and insightful. However, I would like to point out that Alan's approach to "thoughtful/planned" photography is not the only way to create great images; it's just HIS way, despite his very confidently voiced opinion. There are many photographers that prefer the spontaneity and get results that are no worse than Alan's (e.g. Garry Winogrand). Find the method(s) that work for you and keep honing those skills. Happy shooting!

[alestbest]

The quality of his personality can be seen in how respectfully the audience asks questions. It's common for at least one person (usually a woman) to question everything as if the professional on stage doesn't know what he's doing

[StellarWorks]

Monochrome is awesome. The manikin story cracked me up ...

[GaleriaPuntoCiego]

Magnífico trabajo   ALAN.     Muchas gracias por la conferencia y por hacerla  "en abierto"   -y,   por supuesto,   a BH-.   Cordiales saludos desde España.          NANO.

[meganhurst]

Absolutely impactful and inspiring lecture! Thank you so much for the information and introducing me to a now favorite photographer to follow!

[alexmetcalfe]

Great talk. I especially loved the idea to stay and shoot reflections in the rain puddle.

[mikskinner]

I've followed Alan on Instagram for a while now. It's nice to get to know the man, who always makes the effort to respond to comments on his work, a little better.

[ggivensjr]

Explanation of the pigeon photo was great. Being a fisherman I can relate to the being there and waiting. But I have to ask, did you really anticipate the pigeon would fly into the pre-visualized scene?

[ggivensjr]

What do you think about people who say they only take pictures in black and white or only in natural light. Why would an artist limit his or her self to only a specific crayon or a specific color or a specific brush or pen? Kind of like what you said about Hawaii because of all the color. Sometimes the photo requires color, don't you think?

[ishimy]

Brilliant! I learned so much even though my passion is not street photography. Thx!

[ricardoferreira]

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) and 24mm is an outstanding combo.

[myc]

I never understood Black and White shooting. I love colors. And it's true, people don't care about your photos. I had people laugh when I tell them I was going to go picture taking at an event.

[alexforsyth]

Thanks Allen this was terrific! You are one helluva photographer. I’m a fan already and this is one of the best B&H videos I have seen and I could tell from your photos that you had a good sense of humour. Some people here just don’t get it. I have a question for you. There were a couple of portrait photos with distinctive profiles. Was the guy with the baseball hat on Lance Armstrong?