10 for 10 - The Stories Behind The Photographs With Alan Schaller Alan Schaller 2023-10-18 | Welcome to a new format called 10 for 10 where I spend ten minutes giving the back stories, settings or techniques used for ten of my photographs. Enjoy! Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comDirected by Biz Thompson @biz_thedirector
Which Photo Paper Enhances Street Photography? Curating A Photography Exhibition Alan Schaller 2025-10-17 | Join my Patreon to enter my 'best photo' competition, subscription includes exclusive bonus videos, photowalks and more: patreon.com/AlanSchallerIn this episode we see behind the scenes at one of my latest exhibitions on the Japanese rock band 'One OK Rock', at the Leica gallery in Tokyo, Japan.I also deep dive into what types of paper I use for printing my shows, how they are curated, and we also meet Sean from Metro Imaging, my printer in London, who explains in more detail about the types of paper you can get and why you'd use them. I also show the winners of the Negative Space competition and this time give a bit of explanation on why I chose each photo.I also launch my latest competition on Patreon: If you had an exhibition, what photo would you choose for the flyer? So send me your very best photo that encapsulates your work, your best shot, in the Exhibition Competition chat.Alan's Instagram - http://instagram.com/alan_schallerDirected, shot and edited by Biz Thompson - http://instagram.com/biz_thedirectorAre you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.com
The Secret to MINIMALIST Street Photography - learn NEGATIVE SPACE Alan Schaller 2025-08-28 | Join my Patreon to enter my Negative Space competition, including bonus videos, photowalks and more: patreon.com/AlanSchallerWhat if I told you the secret to powerful street photos isn't about what's *in* the frame, but what's *not*?Using negative space has been one of my main interests in my work, using areas of pure black or pure white to place people or objects within, plucking people out of busy crowds, and finding moments of solace within the street.In this episode I show you the simple tricks I often use to create negative space in my images, with all the settings and more - so you can too.And of course the winners of the Portraits Competition are announced in this video!Don't forget to join my Patreon to enter the new Negative Space competition for your chance to be featured in our next episode. Good luck!Alan's Instagram - http://instagram.com/alan_schallerDirected, shot and edited by Biz Thompson - http://instagram.com/biz_thedirectorAre you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comThanks to Blackmagic Design for providing their kit for us to use in the making of this video, we used:Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K Full Frame.Da Vinci Resolve Mini Panel.Graded on Da Vinci Resolve.
How To Take Portraits With Natural Light - 11 Tips With Alan Schaller Alan Schaller 2025-07-23 | Join my Patreon to enter my portraits competition, including bonus videos, photowalks and more: patreon.com/AlanSchallerIn this episode I explain 11 handy tips that I use to take interesting portrait photos, covering the key areas in perspective, lighting and lenses.If you want a chance to get your best portrait photo to be featured in our next episode, head on down to our Patreon where we're running a portrait competition for Patreon members only - good luck!Alan's Instagram - http://instagram.com/alan_schallerDirected, shot and edited by Biz Thompson - http://instagram.com/biz_thedirectorAre you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comThanks to Blackmagic Design for providing their kit for us to use in the making of this video, we used:Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K Full Frame.Da Vinci Resolve Mini Panel.Graded on Da Vinci Resolve.00:00 Intro00:57 3 Photos in 1 meter sq02:22 Patreon Photo Competition03:00 Perspective04:31 Lighting06:33 Lenses09:06 Portraits of Tourists10:35 Outro
Finding Your Photography Niche Without School Alan Schaller 2025-06-07 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerIt's often thought that a formal education is necessary to find your photography niche, but that's not the case. This video explores how you can discover your own unique style and passion for photography without the traditional path of going to school.Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comAlan's Instagram - http://instagram.com/alan_schallerDirected, shot and edited by Biz Thompson - http://instagram.com/biz_thedirectorWritten by Biz and AlanThanks to Blackmagic Design for providing their kit for us to use in the making of this video, we used:Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K Full Frame.Da Vinci Resolve Mini Panel.Graded on Da Vinci Resolve.
How To Add ENERGY To Your Photos With Panning Photography Alan Schaller 2025-05-10 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerMy latest episode explores a great technique anyone can master - slow shutter speed panning. It instantly adds energy and spice to your photos, and in the episode I explain everything you need to know about this technique, so you can try it to.Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comAlan's Instagram - @alan_schallerDirected by Biz Thompson - @biz_thedirector
Alan Schaller Teaches Using Light In Street Photography - Part 2 Alan Schaller 2025-03-26 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerWatch Part 1 here: youtu.be/-wtNFR2OlL8In this follow up to our first YouTube video, I explain how I've used different forms of light available to us on the streets. Enjoy!Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comAlan's Instagram - @alan_schallerDirected by Biz Thompson.
iPhone 4 vs. Tokyo Streets: Can a 2010 iPhone Still Snap? - With Alan Schaller Alan Schaller 2025-03-07 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerCheck out Steven's Youtube channel:@stevensenshan In this episode I take a vintage iPhone 4 from 2010 out to shoot some street photography in Tokyo - we'll find out if the camera matters more than the photographer!Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comEdited by Biz Thompson, Insta: @biz_thedirector
8 Photo Composition Tips (With Alan Schaller) Alan Schaller 2025-02-24 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerIn this video I explain my approach to one of the most important skills for any style of photography: composition. Enjoy!Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comAlan's Instagram : @alan_schaller Directed by Biz Thompson - @biz_thedirector
Street Photography With Cats - Alan Schaller in Oman Alan Schaller 2025-01-30 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerI've been photographing cats for years and I love them as subjects despite them being very tricky to work with! On this adventure in Oman, you will learn some of the techniques and concepts that I use to get the shots of our feline friends. Enjoy! Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comA huge thank you to Omar Al-Zidjali (Instagram - @omaralzidjali) for showing me around! Filmed by Omar Al-Zidjali. Edited by Biz Thompson - @biz_thedirectorAlan's Instagram - @alan_schaller
How To Photograph Silhouettes - With Alan Schaller Alan Schaller 2025-01-12 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerSilhouetting subjects is a useful tool for many different photography styles. Here I show you a few examples of how I like to use them around the streets of London. Enjoy!Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comSponsored by Blackmagic Design, who provide the film camera we made this episode with:・Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6Kblackmagicdesign.com/uk/products/blackmagiccinemacameraThank you to Gaida Almehaid for helping with this video! gaidaalmehaid.comAlan’s Instagram - @alan_schaller Directed by Biz Thompson - @biz_thedirector
Behind The Scenes At The Leica HQ With Alan Schaller Alan Schaller 2024-12-13 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerI had the amazing opportunity to explore behind the scenes at Leica's headquarters in Wetzlar, Germany. In this video you'll see how their legendary lenses are made, discover the new watch division as well as the incredible archive of Leica equipment from over the past 100 years. Leica legends including Peter Karbe, Stefan Daniel and Dr Kauffman feature. Enjoy!Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.com
Street Photography in China - Hong Kong, Beijing and the Great Wall of China! Alan Schaller 2024-12-12 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerJoin me in a photography adventure in China! We start off at my exhibition at Fortnum & Mason in Hong Kong, through to the streets of Beijing, Weibo's HQ, Xiaomi's HQ and finally the Great Wall of China. For Weibo, users, you can find my account on the platform now! A big thank you to Field Zhao, Steven Senshan of Midori Creative, the team at Weibo and Xiaomi, Shuli Wang, and my manager Tim Paton for working on this trip. Enjoy!!Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comEdited by Biz Thompson - @biz_thedirectorMy instagram - @alan_schallerWeibo Account - @alan_schaller
Im back! Alan Schaller 2024-12-10 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerAfter a recent 'encounter', it has become very clear that I need to post more regularly, and I intend to. Thanks to everyone for your patience - I've been busy! Stay tuned for new videos this week.Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comDirected by Biz Thompson - @biz_thedirector
What’s In My Camera Bag? With Alan Schaller Alan Schaller 2024-04-07 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerIt’s a question I get asked a lot! Here is a sneak peak into the tools I use to get the shots and why I picked them. Enjoy! Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comAlan’s Instagram - @alan_schaller Directed by Biz Thompson - @biz_thedirector
10 Street Photography Techniques Using Reflections - With Alan Schaller Alan Schaller 2024-03-15 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerReflections feature in many of my photographs, and often in street photography in general. In this episode I show you my top tips for how I like to make use of reflections, and explain how you can improve at spotting good opportunities to mirror your subjects. Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comAlan's Instagram - @alan_schaller Directed by Biz Thompson - @biz_thedirector0:00 Intro01:15 Tip 102:57 Tip 2 (Flipperoo)03:56 Bonus Tip (shutterspeed for LED screens)04:28 Tip 304:57 Tip 405:28 Tip 506:01 What Camera Bag Do I Use?06:43 Tip 607:13 Tip 708:16 Buying My Book In A Bookshop09:16 Tip 811:48 Tip 912:10 Tip 1013:17 Tip 11 (Not Much Of A Tip)
How 35mm Film Is Processed At London’s BEST Film Lab Alan Schaller 2024-03-02 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerThis episode explores my entry into the world of film photography and how a top laboratory, in our case, Bayeux in London, operates today. We see how the pros get it done, the whole process from developing to drum scanning. Also I print one of my photographs in their dark room, which is the first time I’ve done it myself, and was a lot of fun. A huge thanks to the team at Bayeux. Enjoy!Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comBayeux: www.bayeux.co.ukAlan's Instagram - @alan_schallerDirected by Biz Thompson - Insta @biz_thedirector.
Strandberg x Alan Schaller - Sälen APS Monochrom Alan Schaller 2024-01-25 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerI had the absolute pleasure of collaborating with Strandberg Guitars, making this instrument inspired by my black and white photography. I picked up the guitar at a young age. It has been a life long dedication and passion. Before my photography career I used to work in the music industry composing music for films and television,. I met Ola Strandberg (lutheir, founder of Standberg Guitars and keen photographer!) on one of my Leica Workshops, and we soon got into conversations about designing a guitar together. You can find out more and hear the guitar in this video. Thanks to Ola, Brenda Ty (keys), and everyone at Strandberg.Directed by Biz Thompson @biz_the_director.
How To Shoot Geometric Street Photography in Berlin - With Alan Schaller Alan Schaller 2024-01-22 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerGeometry plays an important role in a lot of my photographs. In this episode we headed out on the streets of Berlin to hunt down some geometric imagery. Guest featuring Agostino Perrone and Sara Lily Perez. Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comAlan's Instagram - @alan_schallerAgostino's Instagram - @agodragosSLP Gallery - @galerieslpDirected by Biz Thompson - bizthedirector.com - @biz_thedirector on Insta.
Street Photography In Paris - With Alan Schaller Alan Schaller 2023-12-12 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerJoin me photographing some good ol' black and white around the beautiful setting of Paris, a place I have been going to all my life, being half french! It's the original home of street photography, and has so much to offer. I am joined this episode by special guests Matt Stuart, Alixe Lay and Éléonore Simon. Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comAlan's Instagram - @alan_schallerMatt's Instagram - @mattu1Alixe's Instagram - @alixelay9687Éléonore's Instagram - @eleonoresimonDirected by Biz Thompson - bizthedirector.com - @biz_thedirector on Insta.
The Stories Behind The Photographs With Alan Schaller - 10 for 10 Episode 2 Alan Schaller 2023-11-18 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerWelcome to a new format called 10 for 10 where I spend ten minutes giving the back stories, settings or techniques used for ten of my photographs. Enjoy! Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comAlan's Instagram - @alan_schallerDirected by Biz Thompson - @biz_thedirector
Night Photography With Alan Schaller Alan Schaller 2023-10-31 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerIn this Halloween themed episode, I reveal how and why I take pictures at night. Enjoy!Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comAlan's Instagram: instagram.com/alan_schallerDirected by Biz Thompson - instagram.com/biz_thedirector
How To Hip Shoot For Street Photography With Alan Schaller Alan Schaller 2023-09-20 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerHip shooting is an essential technique for street photography. It allows you to have the option of being very discreet and leaving your subjects undisturbed. In this video I break down methods to help you improve your hip shooting and explain when and why I use it. Enjoy!Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comDirected by Biz Thompson - @biz_thedirector on Insta.
The Making Of My First Book Metropolis - With Alan Schaller Alan Schaller 2023-09-01 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerIn this episode we travel to Verona, Italy, and filmed the process of making my book ‘Metropolis’ with EBS Editoriale Bortolazzi Stei, who have previously printed for Henri Cartier-Bresson, Annie Leibovitz, Sebastião Salgado, Peter Lindbergh and Elliot Erwitt among many other photographers. I hope you enjoy! Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comFabulous work directing as always by Biz Thompson.Published by TeNeues. Link to find out more and purchase: teneues.com/en/book/metropolis
Street Photography In London - With Alan Schaller Alan Schaller 2023-08-21 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerJoin me around my home city of London as I breakdown some of my favourite areas to shoot street photography. Enjoy! Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comDirected by Biz Thompson.Illustration by Gaida Almehaid.
Alan Schaller Teaches Using Light For Street Photography Alan Schaller 2023-08-16 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerIn this video I explain how I like to adapt and use the different forms of natural light available to us on the streets. Enjoy! Are you interested in sponsoring our videos? Get in touch here: alanschallerchannel@gmail.comDirected by Biz Thompson.
Welcome to Alan Schaller’s YouTube! Alan Schaller 2023-08-15 | Join my Patreon: patreon.com/AlanSchallerIt’s about time I got on YouTube! Here is a run down of what you can expect from my channel.
