10 Tips For Reflections In Street Photography – With Alan Schaller

10 Tips For Reflections In Street Photography – With Alan Schaller

Reflections 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.

Alan’s Instagram – @alan_schaller
Directed by Biz Thompson – @biz_thedirector

0:00 Intro
01:15 Tip 1
02:57 Tip 2 (Flipperoo)
03:56 Bonus Tip (shutterspeed for LED screens)
04:28 Tip 3
04:57 Tip 4
05:28 Tip 5
06:01 What Camera Bag Do I Use?
06:43 Tip 6
07:13 Tip 7
08:16 Buying My Book In A Bookshop
09:16 Tip 8
11:48 Tip 9
12:10 Tip 10
13:17 Tip 11 (Not Much Of A Tip)

50 Comments

  1. @PatrikSkiffardFoto on October 29, 2024 at 9:03 pm

    This Channel has completly gone by me.. o boy have i missed out! Your awesome! You have a great thing on your face that we share, that are great to use for reflections!

  2. @MrPinkfloydian on October 29, 2024 at 9:05 pm

    14:47 the bartender also fancied a tip, right? 😁

  3. @brianslade6366 on October 29, 2024 at 9:05 pm

    This is easily one of the most entertaining and informative YouTube channels on photography. Please keep them coming Alan!

  4. @matthewmcelvogue9609 on October 29, 2024 at 9:06 pm

    Alan found your show by acciden. Brilliant. You are the nutter on the shutter. Keep going. Matthecat

  5. @brianwigglesworth8964 on October 29, 2024 at 9:09 pm

    Thanks for the reflection tips Alan, just starting out on street photography 👍

  6. @ClipPromoagadir on October 29, 2024 at 9:12 pm

    Always instructive 👍🌻

  7. @HRWG99 on October 29, 2024 at 9:14 pm

    Superb camera work and imagination

  8. @rylansequeira9190 on October 29, 2024 at 9:16 pm

    Please more videos like this please

  9. @jonathanngricourt9344 on October 29, 2024 at 9:16 pm

    Here is a sarcastic and nasty comment.

  10. @21Virtues on October 29, 2024 at 9:16 pm

    Great video and the best bit was the pub crawl. Way to shoot gentlemen !!!!!!

  11. @orestephunx618 on October 29, 2024 at 9:17 pm

    I always loved your photos but with youtube channel i love you more! Thanks Alan!

  12. @TommyNordpole on October 29, 2024 at 9:19 pm

    Such a well done video, and photographs! Fellow Street, Youtuber here from OSLO. Great work! 🎉

  13. @DonHalli on October 29, 2024 at 9:20 pm

    Likeable, funny and gifted. Great tips. Thank you.

  14. @jcubic on October 29, 2024 at 9:21 pm

    Awesome channel, just found it, via YT recommendation. My weirdest reflection was a self-portrait from a faucet in the bathroom in the hotel I was staying. And a self-portrait of a reflection in a car side mirror that was a reflection of a car window.

  15. @domsorrow96 on October 29, 2024 at 9:21 pm

    These are so good!!! Thanks, Alan.

  16. @VGScreens on October 29, 2024 at 9:22 pm

    Please don’t cry over this comment.

  17. @thierry1491 on October 29, 2024 at 9:24 pm

    One thing I have to learn from you it patience. I don’t know why I am always in full hype. LOL. I will think think about slowing down, wait and take my time. Thanks for the amazing videos.

  18. @RaviSingh-pu1fq on October 29, 2024 at 9:27 pm

    Photography with fun

  19. @ramintabib6081 on October 29, 2024 at 9:27 pm

    My dream is to one day meet you and go shooting some great shots. Well I can only dream❤

  20. @the_astro_garden on October 29, 2024 at 9:28 pm

    Love your humour Alan, you are quite likely the best Street Photographer alive today!

  21. @Mr2EL on October 29, 2024 at 9:28 pm

    I especially liked the "slightly strange things" reflective examples to look for. The combination of unique tips and lighthearted commentary makes me want to watch more. Subscribed.

  22. @dimitribessou on October 29, 2024 at 9:29 pm

    I love the way you are, and your videos are absolutely delicious.
    Now, I need a reflection !
    Thank you very much

  23. @KCT77 on October 29, 2024 at 9:29 pm

    Love your videos Alan!

    Question – is that Bottega Veneta bag the Padded Tech Cassette in ‘Classic’ size? Do you just stick your M body, 24 lux and one other lens in there? Cheers!

  24. @aftereight8341 on October 29, 2024 at 9:30 pm

    Alan, your ability to find and capture reflections is truly inspiring. Your work not only showcases your incredible creativity but also highlights your unique sense of humor, which makes each video a joy to watch. It’s amazing how you transform everyday scenes into something extraordinary. Keep up the fantastic work, your talent and vision are truly a breath of fresh air!
    I’ve been eagerly awaiting your next video and can’t help but wonder what fascinating projects you’ve been working on during these past few months. I’m sure whatever you’ve been up to will be presented with your signature charm and creativity. Looking forward to seeing the results of your latest adventures in photography – I know it’ll be worth the wait!

  25. @cchan6985 on October 29, 2024 at 9:32 pm

    This channel is amazing. It’s educational and entertaining at the same time. What a great treasure on Youtube. Thank you!

  26. @christ6874 on October 29, 2024 at 9:33 pm

    I thought the pint glass itself could have been used as a reflective surface? Love your videos. Commented, Liked & Subscribed 👍.

  27. @davidrobinson3465 on October 29, 2024 at 9:33 pm

    Excellent entertaining content!

  28. @dc52e55 on October 29, 2024 at 9:34 pm

    Alan, last video was 5 months ago. Please don’t stop making these videos. These are gold. Thank you!

  29. @yoelgraciaalonso3276 on October 29, 2024 at 9:36 pm

    Thanks to give a fun way to learn about Streetph🤗🤗

  30. @ruepra6502 on October 29, 2024 at 9:37 pm

    Just discovered this channel on my way of building an opinion to buy a monochrom camera (shooting B&W anyway in 99 % of my projects). However – this is not only information sharing on street photography – it’s humorous, it’s inspiring and motivating to take the cam, go out and shoot. I never was asked to "like" and "Subscribe" in this winking way. Allan is passionate on photography – I believed that within seconds. THANK YOU !

  31. @jonnyli12 on October 29, 2024 at 9:39 pm

    The weirdest thing I use is when I use the mirror to look at my self😅

  32. @hachewie on October 29, 2024 at 9:41 pm

    Mmmmm. Crispy Pints.

  33. @Jona99977 on October 29, 2024 at 9:42 pm

    You are the best ❤

  34. @planetbell1 on October 29, 2024 at 9:42 pm

    Who knew Alan Schaller was funny? I’d always liked your photos on Instagram, but love your videos.

  35. @unclelearnstorock on October 29, 2024 at 9:42 pm

    Inspired by your photos. found ur channel. watched all of it.
    Other youtube videos are gear gear gear pixel peeping how sharp how this how that which to buy. X vs X gosh.

  36. @imnasim784 on October 29, 2024 at 9:48 pm

    Never knew you were this goofy
    I love it
    Love the content too
    Ps anyone ever told you you look like Brian(Q) from impractical jokers. And now finding out of your goofiness, are you sure you don’t have an alter ego ?

  37. @bennis123 on October 29, 2024 at 9:49 pm

    Still my absolute favourite photo channel on YouTube. Fun, good tips, inspiring and actual great photos!

  38. @kiwipics on October 29, 2024 at 9:50 pm

    @Alan Schaller …. Was Fly fishing by J R Hartley in stock ?? 😂

  39. @ber5599 on October 29, 2024 at 9:51 pm

    Brilliant video

  40. @vanguard5647 on October 29, 2024 at 9:52 pm

    The humour and the irony are absolutely exquisite and perfect!

  41. @sandeeputtamchandani6810 on October 29, 2024 at 9:52 pm

    It was so fun to watch your video Alan. I was smiling through out the video. Your sense of humor made it look all so easy.
    And a lot of admiration for the video producer, editor. He has done a great job.

  42. @chrisj7033 on October 29, 2024 at 9:53 pm

    You’re great Alan, hope to see you in the streets someday! I’ve used a loo stall as a reflector in a selfie lol.

  43. @nicolaesposito962 on October 29, 2024 at 9:54 pm

    You are truly amazing! It is really a pleasure to watch your content and – above all – your amazing pictures

  44. @xtactic on October 29, 2024 at 9:56 pm

    Why is it that every awesome channel that I find stopped posting six months ago?

  45. @MrPinkfloydian on October 29, 2024 at 9:56 pm

    I don’t know how I missed this one 😱💥🔫. But it tasted so sweet since I missed another new video 😟

    As for other tricks/techniques, there’s some other spiritual people that always carry a pouch with crystals, so they can be placed in front of the lens to produce some cool reflec… to produce some photographs with "good energy" (😁)

  46. @viridianite on October 29, 2024 at 9:56 pm

    The guy at 9:07 – 9:12 lol

    Great video, mate!

  47. @IlyaBlay on October 29, 2024 at 9:57 pm

    Alan is so entertaining!

  48. @sophsaund304 on October 29, 2024 at 9:57 pm

    Fab video, really enjoyed all the tips, I love reflections and i adored your istanbul cat one. hope you got home OK after all the pubs…..hic!……..

  49. @ber5599 on October 29, 2024 at 10:00 pm

    Learning loads from your video thanks so much
    Still working up the Courage to take more street shots 🤣

  50. @SingleTrack66 on October 29, 2024 at 10:00 pm

    I have many great reflection shots using sunglasses and ski goggles. Many of them have pints in them 😂🍺

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