Spent a few days shooting street photography in New York City using the vintage Helios 44-2 lens — a unique piece of glass known for its swirly bokeh and unpredictable character. In this video, I share my experience with the lens, explore how it holds up shooting street in NYC, and also reflect on the challenge of balancing being a photographer on YouTube. I also tested out a new color grading workflow using the beta version of FilmVision Pro by @serr @serrtests, pushing the visuals in a new direction. Whether you're into vintage lenses, color grading, or just enjoy cinematic street photography, I hope you enjoy this one. Chapters: 0:00 The Curse 1:14 The Challenge 1:37 The Lens 2:41 The Streets 6:00 The Grit 8:51 The Bloom 11:30 The Night/Thoughts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illkoncept Give me a Donation : ) https://buymeacoffee.com/illkoncept Cameras used: Sony A1, DJI Osmo Pocket 3, iPhone 16 Pro Max Lens used: Helios 44-2 with CineMod Video edited with Davinci Resolve Color Graded using FilmVision Pro (Beta) by @serr See more FilmVision Pro tests here: @serrtests Photos edited with Adobe Lightroom COMPLETE LIST OF MY GEAR: https://www.illkoncept.com/my-gear My Blog: https://www.illkoncept.com/blog/ This entire soundtrack was discovered on Musicbed. Try Musicbed today with this 14-day free trial with 3 free music licenses: https://fm.pxf.io/illkonceptfreetrial Music: Justin H. Wright - Destroy Your Sense of Reality Wave System - How Do You Feel (Instrumental) Chad Lawson - Delicate Live Footage - Uncharted Territory Jacob Montague - Dusk Glow Silent Collision - Static Drift #cinematic #streetphotography #helios44 #youtubenewwave #NYC #vintagelens Musicbed Sync ID: MB01Y08RNG9IYF2

To view camera settings, behind-the-scenes notes, locations, contact sheets, gear details, and high-resolution versions of the images featured in this video (plus some unseen ones), check out my new Thailand digital zine on my website here: https://www.illkoncept.com/shop/street-notes-vol-3-thailand Learn more about the Cinematic Reality digital zines here: 30:20 This is Episode 3 of Cinematic Reality, my short-film series that blends street photography with cinematic behind-the-scenes footage. In this episode, I take you through the streets of Bangkok and Chiang Mai, capturing the beauty and chaos of Thailand from 12/31/2024 – 1/12/2025. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:54 Chinatown BKK 3:35 Market 5:32 Future 9:36 Mundane 12:25 Contrast 15:25 Signs 17:49 Motos 19:13 Neon 20:30 Consume 22:09 Views 23:00 Chiang Mai Intro 23:44 Streets 26:10 Temple 27:42 Ordinary 30:20 Digital Zines Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illkoncept Give me a Donation : ) https://buymeacoffee.com/illkoncept Cameras used: Sony A1, Sony RX100 VII, iPhone 16 Pro Max Video edited and color graded with DaVinci Resolve Photos edited with Adobe Lightroom COMPLETE LIST OF MY GEAR: https://www.illkoncept.com/my-gear My Blog: https://www.illkoncept.com/blog/ This entire soundtrack was discovered on Musicbed. Try Musicbed today with this 14-day free trial with 3 free music licenses: https://fm.pxf.io/illkonceptfreetrial Music: Ryan Taubert - Bayt Lahm Live Footage - Airport Farewell Live Footage - Ant Colony Kino - Water Lillies Makeup and Vanity Set - Tsiolkovskij Michael Cameneti - Dance 24th and Haven - Cloud of Starlings Alicia Enstrom - Guiding Light Makeup and Vanity Set - Mourning Rite Brendan Eder Ensemble - aaaaaa (no more) Without Words - Chroma (Intro) Eagle Lake - Freedom (with Chris Bartels) GXNXSIS - La Passion (with $MASH) #cinematic #streetphotography #bangkok #youtubenewwave #thailand #photography Musicbed Sync ID: MB015DMHTLS6I8K

This video captures my week-long street photography trip in Athens, Greece in November 2024. Venturing beyond the typical tourist spots, I focused on the city's raw, unfiltered side—documenting it’s metro trains which are covered in graffiti, the chaotic energy of the city center, and the gritty yet iconic meat market. The photos featured in this video were taken in both September 2021 and November 2024, while almost all of the video footage was shot in 2024. Chapters: 0:00 Prelude 3:24 Metro 8:10 City 12:33 Meat Market Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illkoncept Give me a Donation : ) https://buymeacoffee.com/illkoncept Cameras used: Sony A1, Sony RX100 VII Video edited and color graded with DaVinci Resolve Photos edited with Adobe Lightroom COMPLETE LIST OF MY GEAR: https://www.illkoncept.com/my-gear My Blog: https://www.illkoncept.com/blog/ BTS footage by my lovely girlfriend Gabrielle: https://www.instagram.com/portmantbeau Photo gallery from this video (+more): https://www.illkoncept.com/athens2024/ Bucharest Graffiti Train video: https://youtu.be/7bwzZPrNyjM This entire soundtrack was discovered on Musicbed. Try Musicbed today with this 14-day free trial with 3 free music licenses: https://fm.pxf.io/illkonceptfreetrial Music: Michael Cameneti - The Sun Will Rise Live Footage - The Performer Steven Gutheinz - Fore CRFT - I believe. Ryan Taubert - The Vast #cinematic #streetphotography #athens #photography #youtubenewwave #greece Musicbed Sync ID: MB01Y3C7V16IIFC

Introducing the second installment of Cinematic Reality, a short-film series highlighting my photography along with cinematic behind-the-scenes footage. This episode focuses on the streets of New York City. The footage and photos shown in this video were taken from 2019-2024, with most of it being shot in 2024. This film features most of what interests me while wandering the streets of New York. It explores multiple boroughs, the streets and the underground, day and night, rain and shine, through parades and fires, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this raw & gritty perspective that’s not the typical “cinematic New York” videos you might see elsewhere. If you enjoyed this video, I’d love for you to check out my new digital zine “Street Notes Vol. 2: NYC” that complements this film. Alongside high-resolution versions of all the photos featured in the film, Street Notes also includes ⬇ * A breakdown of the camera, lens, and settings used for each shot * The neighborhood/location of each photo * Behind-the-scenes insights, thoughts on the creative process, or context on specific photos, neighborhoods, or themes * Some bonus unseen photos not included in this film, alternate angles, or contact sheets Think of it as the director’s cut—a deeper dive into Cinematic Reality: NYC. Grab your copy here: https://www.illkoncept.com/shop/street-notes-volume-2-nyc Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:27 Home 6:47 Mundane 8:41 Compression 10:59 Walking 12:38 Fire 13:59 Coney 15:43 Parade 17:37 Underground 18:53 Subway 23:43 Lots 27:06 Dusk 30:40 Sunset 32:13 Rain 34:52 Night Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illkoncept Give me a Donation : ) https://buymeacoffee.com/illkoncept COMPLETE LIST OF MY GEAR: https://www.illkoncept.com/my-gear My Blog: https://www.illkoncept.com/blog/ The gear I used in this video: Digital Cameras: Sony A1, Sony A7iii, Sony RX100 VII, DJI Osmo Pocket III, iPhone Film Cameras: Canon EOS 300, Fuji GA645 Film Stocks: Portra 400/800 Video edited and color graded with DaVinci Resolve Photos edited with Adobe Lightroom This entire soundtrack was discovered on Musicbed. Try Musicbed today with this 14-day free trial with 3 free music licenses: https://fm.pxf.io/illkonceptfreetrial Music: Blush Room - The Home of the Wind Sunshine Records - Drops Chris Lippincott - Dahlia Chris Lippincott - Wishing with the Rain Blush Room - Squint Justin Wade Tam - Calm Yourself Down feat. Jamie Drake Dazy Chain - My Power (Instrumental) GXNXSIS - Dizzy (with $MASH) Chris Lippincott - Unfolding Cultus - In the Actual World Josh Garrels - O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Instrumental Blush Room - Silver Flock Ann Annie - Japanese Snow Blake Ewing - Lost Moment (Night Cycles Version) #cinematic #streetphotography #nyc #photography #youtubenewwave #newyorkcity Musicbed Sync ID: MB01VYINRP8N42P

Try Musicbed today with this 14-day free trial along with 3 free music licenses: https://fm.pxf.io/illkonceptfreetrial The Sigma 90mm f/2.8 lens used in this video: https://geni.us/acIkst6 In this video, I wanted to switch things up and experiment shooting some street photography and video with longer focal lengths. Coming from my preferred 28 or 35mm lens, photographing at 90mm was a nice (and challenging) change of pace. Learn more about opinions on focal lengths along with my experience with the 90mm in the video. Shot in Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York City. 0:00 Intro Montage 2:17 Focal Length Talk 5:14 The Lens 6:36 Crop Sensor (APS-C) Mode 7:25 Night Montage 9:21 The Experience 15:46 Outro Montage 16:26 Musicbed Camera: Sony A1 Lenses: Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens Video edited and color graded with DaVinci Resolve Photos edited with Adobe Lightroom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illkoncept Buy me a coffee (leave me a tip): https://buymeacoffee.com/illkoncept COMPLETE LIST OF MY GEAR: https://www.illkoncept.com/my-gear My Blog: https://www.illkoncept.com/blog/ All of this video’s music is from Musicbed. Try Musicbed today with this 14-day free trial with 3 free music licenses: https://fm.pxf.io/illkonceptfreetrial Music: Laxcity - Fireflies Slo Loris - Viaje (with Towerz) Coldbrew - they fall in love. (Alt. Version) Hope Mona - ancient memories GXNXSIS - Levain (with $MASH) GXNXSIS - Sunset Days (with NK Music) Solar Submarine - There For You #streetphotography #90mm #nyc #travel #photography #cinematography #youtubenewwave #cinematic Musicbed Sync ID: MB01D3EMEJCGFHF

This is a short film I made shooting Coney Island on 16mm film using my Bolex H16 Rex-5. I shot photos to alongside the footage using cheap Kodak disposable cameras to match the soft and nostalgic look of 16mm. Although overwhelming at times, I’m really happy how this turned out. You just can’t beat the colors and aesthetic of authentic 16mm. No matter how hard you try to digitally emulate it, nothing compares to the experience filming with the real thing. This was filmed on two separate days: 8/23 and 9/2/2024. 0:00 Intro 0:32 The Idea 1:09 The Film 2:06 The Commute 3:54 16mm Day Pt. I 6:14 16mm Day Pt. 2 9:50 16mm Night Apartment Camera: Sony A1 w/ Sony 24-70 GM II Commute Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Stills Camera: Kodak FunSaver Single-Use Disposable 16mm Camera: Bolex H16 Rex-5 (converted to Super 16) Lenses: Kern-Switar 10mm, 16mm, and 25mm, Canon TV Zoom 18-105mm Developed and Scanned by Negativeland in Queens, NY Film Stocks: Kodak Vision3 50D, 250D, and 500T Video edited and color graded with DaVinci Resolve Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illkoncept Buy me a coffee (leave me a tip): https://buymeacoffee.com/illkoncept COMPLETE LIST OF MY GEAR: https://www.illkoncept.com/my-gear My Blog: https://www.illkoncept.com/blog/ All of this video’s music is from Musicbed. Try it today with this 14-day free trial with 3 free music licenses: https://fm.pxf.io/illkonceptfreetrial Music: Kaleigh Baker - Everyday (Instrumental) The Spirit League - One Last Dance (Instrumental) Floating Action - Where Has The Mystery Gone (Instrumental) Joey Morant - Chicken Talk Rastafari - In The Garden The Shivers - Kisses (Instrumental) #cinematography #16mmfilm #coneyisland #bolex #nyc #kodak #16mm #cinematic #travel #film #youtubenewwave Musicbed Sync ID: MB015IVG66NCUDJ

I brought this 2000's JVC camcorder on our trip to Japan last year. I filmed a lot with it, but I never knew what to do with the footage. After assembling all of the video into a timeline and listening to some music, I ended up making this experimental short film. It’s amazing how this camera seems to subtract 20 years from whatever is recorded and throws everything back to the early 2000’s. I hope you enjoy this short film as much as I did putting it together. Stick around or skip ahead to the end to hear my thoughts about the camera along the Brooklyn waterfront. Camcorder used in this video: https://geni.us/ljVcCk 0:00 Intro 0:48 Fever Dream 1:57 Future is Now 2:48 Sensory Overload 4:39 Night Owl 8:19 About the Camera Camcorder: JVC Everio GZ-MG130U Video Camera/Lens: Sony A1 with Sony 24-70 GM II Video edited and color graded with DaVinci Resolve Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illkoncept Buy me a coffee (leave me a tip): https://buymeacoffee.com/illkoncept COMPLETE LIST OF MY GEAR: https://www.illkoncept.com/my-gear My Blog: https://www.illkoncept.com/blog/ All of this video’s music is from Musicbed. Try it today with this 14-day free trial with 3 free music licenses: https://fm.pxf.io/illkonceptfreetrial Music: Makeup and Vanity Set - Press Play Tim Mann - Magic in the Air Blush Room - Dust of Laughter Live Footage - Computer is Free John Hayes - Slowed Smith Beats - Cinnamon GXNXSIS - Solaris (with Tabi) #handycam #japan #tokyo #camcorder #digicam #youtubenewwave #analog #retro #nostalgia #2000s Musicbed Sync ID: MB017QCIO9EKZLV

In this video, I explore Red Hook in Brooklyn shooting 35mm film and looking for beauty in the mundane. Lately, I’ve been fascinated by making photos out of banal scenes and trying to make “something out of nothing.” This style of photography inspired me by master photographers such as William Eggleston, Stephen Shore, Ernst Haas, Fred Herzog, Harry Gruyaert, & many more. In addition to shooting around Red Hook, this video provides a bit of a channel/life update explaining where my thoughts stand regarding my photography and YouTube channel at the moment. 0:00 Intro 1:34 Inspiration 2:40 Seeing Things New 3:22 The Neighborhood 3:51 Shooting Pt. 1 5:18 Film & Gear 6:03 Shooting Pt. 2 7:23 Shooting Pt. 3 9:58 Shooting Pt. 4 11:51 Outro 12:27 Channel/Life Update Photo books mentioned in video: Harry Gruyaert: https://geni.us/WrFckG Fred Herzog - Modern Color: https://geni.us/hck08 Stephen Shore - Uncommon Places: https://geni.us/e1zWwm Ernst Haas - Color Correction (out of print): https://geni.us/CfFO Ernst Haas - New York in Color (alternative/cheaper): https://geni.us/UVSVQ William Eggleston - The Outlands (Full Set): https://geni.us/5MzBz William Eggleston - The Outlands (Selected Works): https://geni.us/J7K2yl Film Camera: Canon EOS 300 Lenses used: Canon EF 28mm & 40mm Film developed and Scanned by Picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom Film Stocks: Portra 400, Portra 800, & Ilford HP5+ Video Camera/Lens: Sony A1 with Voigtlander 28mm Ultron II Video edited and color graded with DaVinci Resolve Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illkoncept Buy me a coffee (leave me a tip): https://buymeacoffee.com/illkoncept COMPLETE LIST OF MY GEAR: https://www.illkoncept.com/my-gear My Blog: https://www.illkoncept.com/blog/ All of this video’s music is from Musicbed. Try it today with this 14-day free trial with 3 free music licenses: https://fm.pxf.io/illkonceptfreetrial Music: Brendan Eder Ensemble - Isn’t It True feat. Henry Solomon Habe - Two Lives Past 25 - Instrumental Austin Farwell - Dreamscape Jo Blankenburg - Starry Night Instrumental Nightshades - Nervous Ghosts Instrumental Coldbrew - Gratitude #filmphotography #brooklyn #youtubenewwave #kodak #portra400 #portra800 #newyorkcity #nyc #35mmfilm #redhook #ilfordhp5 #analog Musicbed Sync ID: MB01YF3SGPNJI91

This is my second 16mm short film called “April Showers Bring May Flowers.” It was shot entirely on 16mm motion-picture film using a Bolex H16 Rex-5, which has been converted to Super 16. This film highlights this year’s transition from April into May documenting the spring rain followed by the blossoming flowers in May. Along with the seasonal changes, I wanted to show the stark contrast between different aspects of the city. Not only do April showers literally bring May flowers, but figuratively the phrase can also be a subtle reminder that while some things may seem unpleasant (such as a rainy day or gritty parts of the city) they can also lead to enjoyment and be appreciated through a different perspective. Hope you enjoy it! Feel free to ask any questions in the comments, I will reply to all. Camera: Bolex H16 Rex-5 (converted to Super 16) Lenses: Kern-Switar 10mm, 16mm, 25mm, & Canon 18-108 Developed and Scanned by Negativeland in Queens, NY Film Stocks: Kodak Vision3 50D & 250D Video edited and color graded with DaVinci Resolve Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illkoncept Buy me a coffee (leave me a tip): https://buymeacoffee.com/illkoncept COMPLETE LIST OF MY GEAR: https://www.illkoncept.com/my-gear My Blog: https://www.illkoncept.com/blog/ All of this video’s music is from Musicbed. Try it today with this 14-day free trial with 3 free music licenses: https://fm.pxf.io/illkonceptfreetrial Music: Primrose (Instrumental) by Andrew Judah #cinematography #16mmfilm #NYC #Bolex #NewYorkCity #16mm #cinematic #film #youtubenewwave #KodakVision3 #Kodak Musicbed Sync ID: MB01VW0XGWIBBYZ

Inspired by a love for gritty NYC street photography from the 1970’s and 1980’s, I’ve always been fascinated by graffiti when exploring cities. Upon discovering photographs from masters like Bruce Davidson, Martha Cooper, and Richard Sandler, I quickly became obsessed with images documenting graffiti trains and the subway. Since New York eradicated graffiti from the trains in the early ‘90s, I haven’t been able to find anything else like it in the world. This all changed when I stumbled across a YouTube video from the metro system in Bucharest, Romania. I'm fairly confident that Bucharest has the most metro graffiti in the world. Enjoy this short film as I document the Bucharest trains and metro system inside and out. 0:00 Intro 0:15 NYC Inspiration 1:16 Bucharest 1:59 Graffiti Trains Exterior 3:45 Graffiti Trains Interior (B&W) 4:58 Final Montage Photos & Video shot on: Sony A1 & Sony RX100VII Lenses used: Sony Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 & RX100VII w/ built-in 24-200mm Video edited and color graded with DaVinci Resolve Photos edited with Adobe Lightroom COMPLETE LIST OF MY GEAR: https://www.illkoncept.com/my-gear My Blog: https://www.illkoncept.com/blog/ Archival Graffiti Train Footage (Clip 1): Steven Siegel https://youtu.be/VTkg7S_jM0Y?si=CeWXWRamUonaDuqy Archival Graffiti Train Footage (Clip 2): Vintage City Dreams https://youtu.be/mf5E3FDZ6rY?si=RSGGFSXWDHWJLCaj BTS footage (also in portraits towards the end) by my girlfriend Gabrielle: https://www.instagram.com/gaby.beaumont/ Try Musicbed today with this 14-day free trial with 3 free music licenses: https://fm.pxf.io/illkonceptfreetrial Music: Summer Kennedy - Legends Disguise produced by EDBA (Licensed): https://youtu.be/nqjVinfdWL4?si=3h2XdHn_2XMon_Cm Alexander Spit - Said the Joker to the Thief Check the full photo gallery on my website at: www.illkoncept.com/bucharest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illkoncept Buy me a coffee (leave me a tip): https://buymeacoffee.com/illkoncept #streetphotography #graffiti #subway #metro #youtubenewwave #cinematography Musicbed Sync ID: MB01AWBVK5WFP0H

My girlfriend and I briefly visited Paris in February; you just never seem to have enough time there. I didn't get as many good photos/videos that I had hoped for to make a longer video...but I didn't want these clips go to waste. Therefore, here is a short film from wandering the Parisian streets during some moody weather. The blue hour/night scenes are my favorite, as always. Shot on Sony A1 with Sony Zeiss 35mm and 55mm lenses. Edited and color graded with DaVinci Resolve. COMPLETE LIST OF MY GEAR: https://www.illkoncept.com/my-gear My Blog: https://www.illkoncept.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illkoncept Buy me a coffee (leave me a tip): https://buymeacoffee.com/illkoncept All of this video’s music is from Musicbed. Try it today with this 14-day free trial with 3 free music licenses: https://fm.pxf.io/illkonceptfreetrial Music: DaniHaDani - Liminality Please feel free to ask any questions in the comments, I will always try my best to respond. Thanks for watching! #cinematography #paris #cinematic #streetphotography #youtubenewwave #travel #travelphotography

Introducing my second installment of my Cinematic Reality series. This episode is from NYC highlighting my photography along with cinematic footage from a rare snowy day. After over 700 days without snow, we finally got measurable snowfall in early 2024, so you already know I was out in the streets with my camera. All video & photos shot handheld on Sony A1 Lens used: Sony Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 Video edited and color graded with DaVinci Resolve Photos edited with Adobe Lightroom COMPLETE LIST OF MY GEAR: https://www.illkoncept.com/my-gear My Blog: https://www.illkoncept.com/blog/ All of this video’s music is from Musicbed. Try it today with this 14-day free trial with 3 free music licenses: https://fm.pxf.io/illkonceptfreetrial Music: Rinnovare - Capillary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illkoncept Buy me a coffee (leave me a tip): https://buymeacoffee.com/illkoncept #cinematography #streetphotography #nyc #cinematic #photography #newyork Musicbed Sync ID: MB01O6GUYIFED10

Introducing a short film created from my nights in Japan exploring Tokyo and Osaka. This video was shot entirely on 16mm motion-picture film using a Bolex H16 Rex-5, which has been converted to Super 16. Stick around to the end of the video for some BTS of the camera and to learn about some of the problems I experienced while creating this. I’m looking forward to using this camera to create more 16mm films for this channel. Feel free to ask any questions in the comments, I will reply to all. Thank you for watching! 0:00 16mm Footage 3:43 Bolex BTS Camera: Bolex H16 Rex-5 (converted to Super 16) Lenses: Kern-Switar 10mm, 16mm, and 25mm Developed and Scanned by Negativeland in Queens, NY Film Stocks: Kodak Vision3 500T & 250D (+1 stop) Video edited and color graded with DaVinci Resolve Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illkoncept Buy me a coffee (leave me a tip): https://buymeacoffee.com/illkoncept COMPLETE LIST OF MY GEAR: https://www.illkoncept.com/my-gear My Blog: https://www.illkoncept.com/blog/ BTS footage by my lovely girlfriend Gabrielle: https://www.instagram.com/portmantbeau All of this video’s music is from Musicbed. Try it today with this 14-day free trial with 3 free music licenses: https://fm.pxf.io/illkonceptfreetrial Music: Vendla - Longing GXNXSIS - Wanderlust (with $MASH) #cinematography #16mmfilm #japan #bolex #tokyo #osaka #16mm #cinematic #travel #film #youtubenewwave Musicbed Sync ID: MB01GNP2ECRXDIS

In this video, I reflect on my time photographing the New York City nostalgia train during the 2023 holiday season. This train is from the 1930's and '40s and is put into service by the New York Transit Museum throughout the winter holiday season. It is a fun experience especially because many people come dressed true to the older time periods. Photographing this event can feel nostalgic or even like time traveling with a camera - if done right. This video shows a behind-the-scenes look of what you can expect when photographing the holiday train. Using a perspective often labeled as “instagram vs. reality," you can witness that what you see on social media isn’t always how it looks or feels in real life. All video & photos were shot on a Sony A1 & 35mm lens. Video edited and color graded with DaVinci Resolve. Photos edited with Adobe Lightroom. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illkoncept Buy me a coffee (leave me a tip): https://buymeacoffee.com/illkoncept COMPLETE LIST OF MY GEAR: https://www.illkoncept.com/my-gear My Blog: https://www.illkoncept.com/blog/ All of this video’s music is from Musicbed. Try it today with this 14-day free trial with 3 free music licenses: https://fm.pxf.io/illkonceptfreetrial Music: Wendy Marcini - Too Late for Romance Magnus Ringblom Quartet - Hopefully Just Imagination #streetphotography #nyc #nostalgia #holiday #train #subway #metro #newyork

Introducing Cinematic Reality, a short-film series highlighting my photography along with cinematic behind-the-scenes footage. I created this first episode from my month-long street photography trip to Japan back in mid-September to October 2023. If you enjoyed this video, I’d love for you to check out my new digital zine “Street Notes Vol. 1: Japan” that complements this film. Alongside high-resolution versions of all the photos featured in the film, Street Notes also includes ⬇ * A breakdown of the camera, lens, and settings used for each shot * The neighborhood/location of each photo * Behind-the-scenes insights, thoughts on the creative process, or context on specific photos, neighborhoods, or themes * Some bonus unseen photos not included in this film, alternate angles, or contact sheets Think of it as the director’s cut—a deeper dive into Cinematic Reality: Japan. Grab your copy here: https://www.illkoncept.com/shop/street-notes-volume-01-japan Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:55 Day 5:56 Metro 9:52 Night 22:36 Shinkansen (Bullet Train) 24:21 Osaka 30:03 Outro All video shot handheld on Sony A1 & Sony RX100VII. Film cameras: Canon EOS 300 & Fuji GA645 Film stocks: Portra 400 & Cinestill 800T Video edited and color graded with DaVinci Resolve. Photos edited with Adobe Lightroom. COMPLETE LIST OF MY GEAR: https://www.illkoncept.com/my-gear My Blog: https://www.illkoncept.com/blog/ Check out my full Japan photo gallery on my website: https://www.illkoncept.com/japan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illkoncept Give me a Donation : ) https://buymeacoffee.com/illkoncept This entire soundtrack was discovered on Musicbed. Try Musicbed today with this 14-day free trial with 3 free music licenses: https://fm.pxf.io/illkonceptfreetrial Soundtrack: Max LL - Opening Max LL - Disruption (Opening) Live Footage - The Westernization of Asia Cultus - Tidal Pools II Ryan Taubert - Son of a Gun Saint Mesa - Auteur (Instrumental) Cultus - Tomorrow Never Comes Cultus - More Me, More Often Ryan Taubert - Molehill Mountain Ryan Taubert - I Am Not A Tyrant Ryan Taubert - White Knight #streetphotography #japan #tokyo #osaka #35mmfilm #film #youtubenewwave