I almost never finish a 20 minutes UA-cam video. I thought I would watch 2 minutes and be done, but you're just so charming and natural that I couldn't help myself from watching the whole thing
Like you said Joe, we do comment. Home is where you make it and Utah is not that far that you can't get back when you need to. Video, vacations, etc. Work you business and save your money and if you decide later you can always move back then. I stayed in the home area for too long and now I regret it. Too late in life to find what I am looking for here. You are still young enough to take time to decide. See you next time.
Be like me, I never stick at one place for too long, I changed like 6 schools before I could graduate HS, but one thing I learned is be closer to family, they keep u busy & are there to support you. && bout ur career; boy you don't know what future holds for you, you might just end up getting a career upgrade. Atleast I'll be waiting for you to document that. Not saying you should leave Texas, but access to friends will eventually be limited as we age. But not family, take care 💙
We do love you❤ There were a lot of questions that got me thinking, but when you started talking about your mother, that brought tears to my eyes. I would give anything to tell my Mom that I love her, one more time. She was the one person that guided me through the journey of coming out. I hope you find someone on the same path that understands you and loves you...you deserve that.
Keep your career going in Austin, build it so you can expand into other cities. Vacation time can always be used to see family, plus in this day and age video calls help with family distance problems. Great video ❤❤❤
Re: The Austin dilemma: Your family can be important and that's fine. But other times they can hold you back. Probably the only lesson I've learned is that you need a balance. If you're not fulfilled in your work, if you turned aside too early or didn't push it as far as you could due to fear or circumstance, it's hard to be happy in your life. No matter how many loved ones you live close to. And I suspect it might be harder to build a career in Utah, just because of your circumstances and the prevailing attitudes of those who live there. Where you live often matters. Love this video, btw.
Question #37: Describe to your partner what it was like to leave a career with an established career path (i.e. banking) to go out on your own into a career of photography/videography. How scary was it? How did you talk yourself into it? What did you worry about the most? Would you do it again? Would you recommend it?
It was VERY scary. It helped that I was in a relationship and my partner was wanting me to move with him out of state, seemed like the perfect opportunity to quit the bank anyways. It’s tough starting something totally new because obviously there’s a learning curve. I do wish I would have been more tactical about the transition, but overall I’m happy I did it. I think it’s important for people to do what they enjoy.
I need to get me a nice Mormon boy to settle down with! My best friend in high school was LDS, and he never lied, never was late, always a sweetheart, loyal, albeit probably a straight one! ha ha
I have had friends who lost friends and they invariably say "I wish I had told them how much they meant to me but now its too late". I have always told my friends what they mean to me and how much I love them. it can sometimes make for awkward moments but they know it comes from the heart and accept that. you are a beautiful human being Joseph, thoughtful and caring, you have a way about you which puts people at ease.
I too live in Austin - over in NE Austin by the Expo Center and i enjoy watching your videos. Of course I am one of those who usually comments on your videos for encouragement. Your content beats TV any day. Last time I cried was because I was laughing so hard. It happens a few times a year. Last time I was sad and cried I was with a friend who found out he had terminal cancer - that was 14 years ago. Glad to hear your business is doing well. With your friendly persona and humble attitude, you will be successful. If you ever decide to do a meetup in Austin, keep me in mind. I won't bite. I work for a community based health care agency here in Austin. As always, thank you for posting. I know it really helps many others who may be questioning their sexual orientation. Be safe and take care.
You project the wisdom and social comfort that I would loved to have had when I was your age. However, the world back then was not as accepting so maybe that would not have been possible. You do inspire me to believe that there is hope for our future. Keep it up and remember you are smart, articulate and very talented so you can ignore any naysayers here or elsewhere.
Well i would say in response to your last question, home is where your heart is. If your heart is in Texas, stay there. However, maybe you could designate a weekend every couple months or so to go back and visit in person for a couple days so you can be more connected if that makes sense? Love your videos and keep up the awesome work!!!
I sort of feel like that last is a question that only you can really answer. I think there are good arguments on both sides. On one hand, if your business is doing well and that business is centered in Austin, then it makes sense to want to stay there. But on the other hand, your family is not going to be around forever, and spending time with them might be more important to you than your work. So I don’t know that there’s a right or wrong answer there. Do what your heart tells you.
Thank-you for spreading the love! ❤ A fun exercise in appreciation.I'm glad your career in Austin is growing. Perhaps, like Mark, you could sell prints of your work. This way some of our travel dreams may get a little closer to reality.
You're amazing! I love this video because it just shows how relaxed and outgoing you are. Building your career in Austin you're surrounded with so many awesome friends.
"If you knew that in one year you would die suddenly, would you change anything about the way you are living now? Why?" You gave a fine answer to this, of course; but it's the wrong question, because all of us, at whatever age, could "die suddenly" at virtually any time. I think this means that, however we might answer this question, that must be our answer now, in this moment, for today and always.
You should come back to Utah! I might be a little biased here, but you can live with us rent free and eat our food while you're getting a new client base, so it won't be a financial hardship :)
Very interesting topic and great on getting better to know you even though ive followed all your videos. With regards to where to live, home is where you feel the happiest in and usually is reflected by the most people you love and feel loved. Now thats not to say there are places that have people you love as well. In today's hectic career world people often follow their jobs so you will find you have loving friends and family in many different cities and parts of the world but home is where most of them are and where you feel the happiest and able to be yourself. Hope that helps. Alex
That was a lot. Thanks for sharing. I was a mildly successful photographer of male nudes for magazines which are all gone. It did get me into Studio 54, which was the “it” place for awhile. I lived in NYC. Met a guy at the YMCA- that one in the song and movie. We have been together for 41 years now. Smile. Interestingly you don’t know me but you are one of my “imaginary friends” on UA-cam. I follow Mark and Ethan too.
Joseph! Good to see you again. Still looking handsome as ever! In life we get a lot of lessons we learn from those lessons. Yeah, we mature and grow with time. Thank you for opening up too. I hope you are doing well. Keep growing and building in Austin, Texas.... I am just down the highway in Houston.
@@josephgarner94 Well, when you do go to Houston, here's something you need to know. The life of the City of Houston -- at least downtown -- is entirely underground. I never understood why (perhaps it has something to do with the humidity) but if you do go, you won't find many people walking the streets above ground. Yes, yes, I know that sounds nuts; but it's true.
Put a little money aside for a last minute plane ticket. Then no matter what any time needed you can make it to family that is always a plane ride away. You seem to really be enjoying the adventure that moving to Austin starting your buisness and meeting new friends brought you just live life like tomorrow .ight not be there but always be there for your family you don't have to live there to remain close.
Audrey Hepburn was cool. Very interesting woman. I like Georgia. A lot of opportunity, here. Texas didn’t do it for me but to each his own. Singapore is also nice but I prefer Europe (France and Germany mostly). I have loved and been loved.
I have 5 older brothers. I live in Pennsylvania along with a brother that is 2 years older than I. My Twin brother lives in Utah along with my Second oldest brother. My Oldest brother lives in Wisconsin and my Third oldest brother lives in Illinois. I keep up with most of my 'out of state' brothers via Facebook. The other 2 we talk on the phone every couple of months. I KNOW that should I have a major problem which would drop everything and come for a visit. (I had a stroke in 2007 and my second and third oldest brothers came out. One of them stayed for 3 weeks while I was in critical condition and went back to his life after I was well on my way back to near normal life.) When my parents passed (1998 for Dad and 2004 for Mom) Everyone came here to more or less have a reunion. My parents ashes are currently in Utah at my Second oldest brother's house. He is planning a Memorial and Funeral for both of them this fall, we are all invited, but since I cannot travel (due to my stroke) the whole thing will be held on Zoom so I can participate. That is who we feel it is best as far as keeping in touch.
Joseph, always good to listen to you sharing yourself. Thoroughly enjoy all you say. You take my mind to new places. Today, thanks to you, an idea came to me. I didn't know you were into cinematography. There Is a story that needs to be told. It is how same sex loves, when lived as equally valid as opposite sex loves, will create a magnificent new world order .... one of material material abundance for all, equality and justice. A part of this is holding the first ever world-wide vote through social media challenging world leaders to be true to what Eleanor Roosevelt wrote in the preamble to the UN Charter, "the people are the basis of all political authority." Interested?
Joseph I think you are a great person. I have fallen in love with you and I know I will never get to meet you in real life but I just want you to know that I really do think you are a cool guy. I will always care about you.
Joseph, you mentioned that you have a relationship with GOD. I completely understand. I have had several 'God winks". You are not quite the same after having experiences like these. If you don't know what they are, please contact me and I'll explain.
The family in Utah will always be there and you can always visit.... whenever! However, building a career and friendships and a new life in Austin is more suitable for personal growth... in my opinion. I spent most of my life 3000 miles away from my biological family, but my gay family turned out to be probably even more important over those growth years...cuz they "know" me.
I find myself being emotional often while watching sad TV programs, 9/11 true account stories etc. Also, with all ur siblings & niece/nephews, do they all accept that we're attracted to other guys (or when they grow up, will they accept this "gay" concept about us as they grow up hearing their school peers make fun of the topics such as gay sex, in a "junior high school" type of way)? We are mature gay guys, but how will our niece/nephews grow up experiencing their peers nit-picking the aspects of gay intimacy, (which is what so many people think of at first). At some point, they'll link their cruel school peers' jokes with the image of their gay uncle. 2 of my nephews are 13 & I've spent so little time w/them living states away...what will they think of Uncle Joe (me), when I'm able to see them, or maybe field their question, oh lord it could get messy! 😳
In answering a few of these Q's, you oughta be able to get a Bachelors degree away at college 1st. Best to educate yourself before you try to educate others on a LDS mission (a mission that should be very optional!) Nothing is more exciting & educates you at another level than 4yrs with professors in the world of academia!!
I'm already in love with you and you've admitted that you're in love with all of your fans. Seriously, I'm not romantically in love with you, but I want to emulate you and the career you have carved for yourself. I would like to hire you as a mentor to teach me the trade of UA-cam Correspondent, Photographer and Videographer. As payment for this awesome assignment, I will pay a substantial portion of your way to Singapore with me in tow. This might also help you in other ways, for instance you could (when we are not in Singapore) visit your family in Utah for free as often as you like for a year. How to do all of this? Get a Post Office Box and contact me.
I almost never finish a 20 minutes UA-cam video. I thought I would watch 2 minutes and be done, but you're just so charming and natural that I couldn't help myself from watching the whole thing
Like you said Joe, we do comment. Home is where you make it and Utah is not that far that you can't get back when you need to. Video, vacations, etc. Work you business and save your money and if you decide later you can always move back then. I stayed in the home area for too long and now I regret it. Too late in life to find what I am looking for here. You are still young enough to take time to decide. See you next time.
Be like me, I never stick at one place for too long, I changed like 6 schools before I could graduate HS, but one thing I learned is be closer to family, they keep u busy & are there to support you. && bout ur career; boy you don't know what future holds for you, you might just end up getting a career upgrade. Atleast I'll be waiting for you to document that. Not saying you should leave Texas, but access to friends will eventually be limited as we age. But not family, take care 💙
You make some great points!
We do love you❤ There were a lot of questions that got me thinking, but when you started talking about your mother, that brought tears to my eyes. I would give anything to tell my Mom that I love her, one more time. She was the one person that guided me through the journey of coming out. I hope you find someone on the same path that understands you and loves you...you deserve that.
an informative and helpful video
Austin is a good place!..Be happy!..You can always visit family..♥️
The only thing that I expect from you is inspiration and you deliver every time! Thanks for that by the way!
Keep your career going in Austin, build it so you can expand into other cities. Vacation time can always be used to see family, plus in this day and age video calls help with family distance problems. Great video ❤❤❤
Re: The Austin dilemma: Your family can be important and that's fine. But other times they can hold you back. Probably the only lesson I've learned is that you need a balance. If you're not fulfilled in your work, if you turned aside too early or didn't push it as far as you could due to fear or circumstance, it's hard to be happy in your life. No matter how many loved ones you live close to. And I suspect it might be harder to build a career in Utah, just because of your circumstances and the prevailing attitudes of those who live there. Where you live often matters. Love this video, btw.
Question #37: Describe to your partner what it was like to leave a career with an established career path (i.e. banking) to go out on your own into a career of photography/videography. How scary was it? How did you talk yourself into it? What did you worry about the most? Would you do it again? Would you recommend it?
It was VERY scary. It helped that I was in a relationship and my partner was wanting me to move with him out of state, seemed like the perfect opportunity to quit the bank anyways. It’s tough starting something totally new because obviously there’s a learning curve. I do wish I would have been more tactical about the transition, but overall I’m happy I did it. I think it’s important for people to do what they enjoy.
can't wait for your stories about dating
I need to get me a nice Mormon boy to settle down with! My best friend in high school was LDS, and he never lied, never was late, always a sweetheart, loyal, albeit probably a straight one! ha ha
I'm in love ....yes love your voice
I have had friends who lost friends and they invariably say "I wish I had told them how much they meant to me but now its too late". I have always told my friends what they mean to me and how much I love them. it can sometimes make for awkward moments but they know it comes from the heart and accept that.
you are a beautiful human being Joseph, thoughtful and caring, you have a way about you which puts people at ease.
I only sing to myself in car/at 🏠. Been told by a friend who is a voice teacher, "please don't sing in public" so I don't! I trust her! 🙄🎶😷
I too live in Austin - over in NE Austin by the Expo Center and i enjoy watching your videos. Of course I am one of those who usually comments on your videos for encouragement. Your content beats TV any day. Last time I cried was because I was laughing so hard. It happens a few times a year. Last time I was sad and cried I was with a friend who found out he had terminal cancer - that was 14 years ago. Glad to hear your business is doing well. With your friendly persona and humble attitude, you will be successful. If you ever decide to do a meetup in Austin, keep me in mind. I won't bite. I work for a community based health care agency here in Austin. As always, thank you for posting. I know it really helps many others who may be questioning their sexual orientation. Be safe and take care.
Keep doing what your doing. You are an inspiration.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
You’re so genuine, honest, mature and level headed.
You seem like a really kind,and caring guy, someone who is real so I thank you for that. Have to agree with you on the body of a 30yr old
You project the wisdom and social comfort that I would loved to have had when I was your age. However, the world back then was not as accepting so maybe that would not have been possible. You do inspire me to believe that there is hope for our future. Keep it up and remember you are smart, articulate and very talented so you can ignore any naysayers here or elsewhere.
I just love when you smile, feel like holding you if you're sad. Would spend the rest of my life to make you happy!!!!🥰
hope this compliment isn't too weird... but I love your voice- soo soothing : )
Well i would say in response to your last question, home is where your heart is. If your heart is in Texas, stay there. However, maybe you could designate a weekend every couple months or so to go back and visit in person for a couple days so you can be more connected if that makes sense? Love your videos and keep up the awesome work!!!
I sort of feel like that last is a question that only you can really answer. I think there are good arguments on both sides. On one hand, if your business is doing well and that business is centered in Austin, then it makes sense to want to stay there. But on the other hand, your family is not going to be around forever, and spending time with them might be more important to you than your work. So I don’t know that there’s a right or wrong answer there. Do what your heart tells you.
You had me at “Singapore”. I just watched ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ for the first time. I had no idea that Singapore is the coolest place in the world.
Thank you for everything you put on here. I know we all appreciate everything you share with us all. Hugs from me to you love you hun
underrated channel
Lots of age questions. My question - Do you have any older friends? (like 20 years older)
Those questions were great and i think you should do more of these. We are in love. lol
Joe...I think you are so appealing as a friend because of your genuineness and humility....You don't have to act who you aren't. 🙏❤😊
Thank-you for spreading the love! ❤ A fun exercise in appreciation.I'm glad your career in Austin is growing. Perhaps, like Mark, you could sell prints of your work. This way some of our travel dreams may get a little closer to reality.
You're amazing! I love this video because it just shows how relaxed and outgoing you are. Building your career in Austin you're surrounded with so many awesome friends.
"If you knew that in one year you would die suddenly, would you change anything about the way you are living now? Why?" You gave a fine answer to this, of course; but it's the wrong question, because all of us, at whatever age, could "die suddenly" at virtually any time. I think this means that, however we might answer this question, that must be our answer now, in this moment, for today and always.
You should come back to Utah! I might be a little biased here, but you can live with us rent free and eat our food while you're getting a new client base, so it won't be a financial hardship :)
Yes!!!
Very interesting topic and great on getting better to know you even though ive followed all your videos. With regards to where to live, home is where you feel the happiest in and usually is reflected by the most people you love and feel loved. Now thats not to say there are places that have people you love as well. In today's hectic career world people often follow their jobs so you will find you have loving friends and family in many different cities and parts of the world but home is where most of them are and where you feel the happiest and able to be yourself. Hope that helps. Alex
That was a lot. Thanks for sharing. I was a mildly successful photographer of male nudes for magazines which are all gone. It did get me into Studio 54, which was the “it” place for awhile. I lived in NYC. Met a guy at the YMCA- that one in the song and movie. We have been together for 41 years now. Smile. Interestingly you don’t know me but you are one of my “imaginary friends” on UA-cam. I follow Mark and Ethan too.
I understand your thoughts about the series, Modern Love. I just finished the second season of the great show! Glad, I'm in good company.
Best way to keep mental age decline slower is to dance and exercise.
Ahh I love you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤩❤️🤩🤩
I was in love with you almost from the start! You're a neat guy! You have a very pretty smile and calming voice! :)
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Joseph! Good to see you again. Still looking handsome as ever! In life we get a lot of lessons we learn from those lessons. Yeah, we mature and grow with time. Thank you for opening up too. I hope you are doing well. Keep growing and building in Austin, Texas.... I am just down the highway in Houston.
I still haven’t ever been to Houston yet even though it’s so close!
@@josephgarner94 Well, when you do go to Houston, here's something you need to know. The life of the City of Houston -- at least downtown -- is entirely underground. I never understood why (perhaps it has something to do with the humidity) but if you do go, you won't find many people walking the streets above ground. Yes, yes, I know that sounds nuts; but it's true.
Put a little money aside for a last minute plane ticket. Then no matter what any time needed you can make it to family that is always a plane ride away. You seem to really be enjoying the adventure that moving to Austin starting your buisness and meeting new friends brought you just live life like tomorrow .ight not be there but always be there for your family you don't have to live there to remain close.
It worked. I’m in love with you
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and feelings you have helped me having more strength in my own life
Aww you're so sweet, cute and pretty!!
This was doomed to fail with me. I loved you already. Ha!
You are so romantic 🥰
Good stuff Bud.
I loved you before the questions !!!💕💕💕
P.S.... remind me never to drive with you.
I’m a decent driver lol, it’s everyone around me I’m worried about 😜
@@josephgarner94 Also...just curious... which Modern Love episode got to you? 😭😭😪
joseph you have got the most beautiful eyes wish you all the luck in the world
Well, since it worked and I've fallen in love, I think I should book a flight to the US and invite you on a date 😌
Audrey Hepburn was cool. Very interesting woman. I like Georgia. A lot of opportunity, here. Texas didn’t do it for me but to each his own. Singapore is also nice but I prefer Europe (France and Germany mostly). I have loved and been loved.
I have 5 older brothers. I live in Pennsylvania along with a brother that is 2 years older than I. My Twin brother lives in Utah along with my Second oldest brother. My Oldest brother lives in Wisconsin and my Third oldest brother lives in Illinois. I keep up with most of my 'out of state' brothers via Facebook. The other 2 we talk on the phone every couple of months. I KNOW that should I have a major problem which would drop everything and come for a visit. (I had a stroke in 2007 and my second and third oldest brothers came out. One of them stayed for 3 weeks while I was in critical condition and went back to his life after I was well on my way back to near normal life.) When my parents passed (1998 for Dad and 2004 for Mom) Everyone came here to more or less have a reunion. My parents ashes are currently in Utah at my Second oldest brother's house. He is planning a Memorial and Funeral for both of them this fall, we are all invited, but since I cannot travel (due to my stroke) the whole thing will be held on Zoom so I can participate. That is who we feel it is best as far as keeping in touch.
Joseph, always good to listen to you sharing yourself. Thoroughly enjoy all you say. You take my mind to new places. Today, thanks to you, an idea came to me. I didn't know you were into cinematography. There Is a story that needs to be told. It is how same sex loves, when lived as equally valid as opposite sex loves, will create a magnificent new world order .... one of material material abundance for all, equality and justice. A part of this is holding the first ever world-wide vote through social media challenging world leaders to be true to what Eleanor Roosevelt wrote in the preamble to the UN Charter, "the people are the basis of all political authority." Interested?
Oh, stay in Austin. It seems that you have more career and maybe romantic opportunities there.
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Not even going to suggest how you should live in regards to question 36, but which ones can you belch around and they still laugh? That's your tribe.
What if I have some friends and some family that do and don’t appreciate it? 🤔
I would love to know how many of your followers are both LDS and LGBTQ plus, either active, inactive or former members of the church, like myself?
Joseph I think you are a great person. I have fallen in love with you and I know I will never get to meet you in real life but I just want you to know that I really do think you are a cool guy. I will always care about you.
I'd like to have you as my dinner date🤩
I don’t even rehearse my UA-cam videos, TikToks, etc.
Joseph, you mentioned that you have a relationship with GOD. I completely understand. I have had several 'God winks". You are not quite the same after having experiences like these. If you don't know what they are, please contact me and I'll explain.
The family in Utah will always be there and you can always visit.... whenever!
However, building a career and friendships and a new life in Austin is more suitable for personal growth... in my opinion. I spent most of my life 3000 miles away from my biological family, but my gay family turned out to be probably even more important over those growth years...cuz they "know" me.
I've been in love with you for a long time 💖
You're so gorgeous Joseph
I already was
I find myself being emotional often while watching sad TV programs, 9/11 true account stories etc. Also, with all ur siblings & niece/nephews, do they all accept that we're attracted to other guys (or when they grow up, will they accept this "gay" concept about us as they grow up hearing their school peers make fun of the topics such as gay sex, in a "junior high school" type of way)? We are mature gay guys, but how will our niece/nephews grow up experiencing their peers nit-picking the aspects of gay intimacy, (which is what so many people think of at first). At some point, they'll link their cruel school peers' jokes with the image of their gay uncle. 2 of my nephews are 13 & I've spent so little time w/them living states away...what will they think of Uncle Joe (me), when I'm able to see them, or maybe field their question, oh lord it could get messy! 😳
Joseph: 90% of my viewers is male.
Me: Im the hella lesbian here!!!!
Represent 🙌🏻
Oh hey luv
Lead us to love by interacting and replying to your 🌈 fans 💕
Will do 🙃
It’s the body that goes first so yeah, choose body of a 30 year old.
Hi Joseph😃
🥰😉😉🙂🙂😊🤠
Where are you sir
💋💕💋💕💋💕💋👍🌷
Such a nice and cute guy. I would like to know about Epstein too. :)
💋💋💋💋💋💋👍
hmm so you sing to someone in UTAH, hhmmm could it be that NOW OUT boy cute and charming Mormon DAVID Archeletta....maybe, possibley....
Did u read this?
Sure did 🙃
you remind me so much of Connor Franta aka connie francis....just saying...its your speach and mannerisms....
what the hell happend at 5:06 to your voice i can't understand much of what your saying..oh man
u r cute, but 2 young
In answering a few of these Q's, you oughta be able to get a Bachelors degree away at college 1st. Best to educate yourself before you try to educate others on a LDS mission (a mission that should be very optional!) Nothing is more exciting & educates you at another level than 4yrs with professors in the world of academia!!
I'm already in love with you and you've admitted that you're in love with all of your fans. Seriously, I'm not romantically in love with you, but I want to emulate you and the career you have carved for yourself. I would like to hire you as a mentor to teach me the trade of UA-cam Correspondent, Photographer and Videographer. As payment for this awesome assignment, I will pay a substantial portion of your way to Singapore with me in tow. This might also help you in other ways, for instance you could (when we are not in Singapore) visit your family in Utah for free as often as you like for a year. How to do all of this? Get a Post Office Box and contact me.
Falling in? Not out? HAHA!