2023 RECAP - Street Photography, Burnout, Failure & Other Fun Things
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
- In this video I am reflection on the year 2023 and share some of the "good" and some of the "bad" of this year. I hope you all had a great 2023 and I wish you and your families the best for 2024. God bless and see you soon.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:45 FREE GIFT
02:07 2023 - THE GOOD
06:26 Photo Session
07:23 2023 - THE BAD
18:17 The Happy Place
19:24 Feedback & Video Editor
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To be honest it's kind of relieving to see that most of us are struggling with the same things. I totally feel you on this one. For me as well, time is always the most limited resource and I constantly feel like 2782 projects are on hold not doing enough progress. Sorry to hear about your data loss, that sucks big time! Take care of you Samuel, nothing is worth risking one's health.
I totally agree. I don’t think anybody is not struggling. Maybe struggling is a main part of how our society works. (Wow! I am so Philosophical 😉)
I, for example, have a 8h dayjob, then comes family (wifey ❤ and 2 children❤❤) and then I also got the mad idea of starting a UA-cam channel. Obviously it is on position 3 or even 4 on my priority list. But I know the feeling that I really want to get on on a project, but I have to slow down because of the real life. And when there is time to do something for me and my UA-cam channel, then there also has to be some energy left… that’s also not always the case.
Hard, but also only first world problems in my case. 😅😊
I think it is important to listen to yourself and keep your mental health intact. Everything else is not worth it.
So stay healthy and happy. 🖖🙂
@@manugeee reading your comment makes me feel I sit 100% with you in the same boat :D
8h daytime job, family with 2 small kids and currently also doing my best do squeeze time for my personally project of a YT channel :D
But as you stated correctly, everyone should listen to look after themselves regarding health, specially mental health. And family / real life have priority. But I'm aware of being in a priveliged position, so the term first world problem is on my case also true :)
I've had the same experience with data recovery services - pay loads of money for them to retrieve nothing!!! Sorry, what is their service!!?? Now I just use cheap USB-3 drives and back them up before they die after 5 years. All the best Samuel, love your work! Don't forget people still watch your old classic videos too 😉
Thanks Karin ❤ 😊
@@samueljames9015thanks man! :)
Sam.
Everything you make (long, short, trips, street, office, interviews) is fun and informative - you can do no wrong.
The situation with your child is temporary. Make whatever you can, what you enjoy, whilst you look after him. When he goes to kindergarten, you can split your day: two hours domestic stuff, three hours editing back-log, three hours new stuff. Or: one day a week domestic, one day back-log, three days new stuff.
We are with you whatever.
Samuel, thank you very much for accepting our invitation to MX Street Photo Fest 😊. It was an honor to have your participation in our first edition 🎉. I send you a big hug from Mexico.
Life is life-for all of us. I’m watching this while literally waiting for my boiler guy to come on a Saturday for yet another repair. It is what it is. We could be in Gaza, with horrendous challenges. First world problems my friend. Loved the fun park photos!
I really appreciate you being vulnerable and honest with all of us. It takes a lot of courage to do so. You're one of the most skilled street photographers on this platform. Hope to see many more videos in 2024! Here's to a luckier New Year!
Take care, Samuel! Burnout is no joke, take some time for yourself.
Your channel is already treasure chest full of great content and observations, I am yet to see all videos you created.
Always happy from any new addition (those teased already sound great), yet health goes first. Wishing you and your closest ones the best 🙏
This all feels incredibly relatable. We're all stumbling through life doing the best we can. Parenthood is hard, work is hard, life is hard but photography is fun and you're doing great. I always enjoy your videos regardless of frequency. High quality only when you can and want to. It's not a barrier to interest or entertainment either way imho.
Dad life, all the struggles, you're making the right choices. Kids will grow up an you won't be sad you didn't spend time with them. Thanks for still posting videos. So relatable being a dad myself.
I had my first kid when I was about your age, then my second came three years later .... shortly followed by a vasectomy. 😁 I can tell you first hand that burn out is to be expected when your kid(s) is so young. Now, as I approach my fifties I'm out shooting quite frequently again and IMHO creating some of my best work by far. What I'm saying to you is that there's a light at the end of the parental tunnel. My advice to you is to stay the course creating great content, enjoy your son while he's at this age (as I'm sure you are), and take some pressure off yourself and keep the videos spontaneous until you are ready to create more highly produced features.
I've always admired your hustle and creativity and I know from my own profession that it's not easy to do what you do. Your channel got me through the pandemic days and continue to keep me inspired and entertained.
As a parent and a full-time freelancer I share the same feelings. I believe that if you are not a parent you can not understand that these complaints are not about being a parent but the adaptation and all the unexpected things that always happen after having a child. Stay strong and know that this time will pass and goes faster than you think.
I'm also a new father, a freelancer, and the owner of an old home. The struggle to find time like we had pre-kid is really hard, and life gets more stressful as a result. Thank you for speaking about it. It's less lonely knowing other parents are feeling similar things. Thanks for the great photography, videos, and for your openness and honesty.
Tyranny of choice. The option to do so many things can definitely be overwhelming. That being said, everything you release, including this video, is a pleasure to watch. Thank you for putting it out there, and I know you'll eventually find a path that works for you and your family.
A note on backup…I worked with a production crew long ago whose DP taught me, "If you don't have 3 copies, it doesn't exist." Today, the same idea is known as the 3-2-1 backup strategy. Meaning, you should always have 3 copies of your data (a single RAID 1 enclosure still counts as 1 copy)-1 copy which is your production drive, and 2 backup copies on entirely different media, with 1 of those offsite (like cloud cold storage).
Thank you man for the comment❤️ yes too many choices are stressful😄 and the more want to do the more it fills up my head and leaves me worrying all the time. But focusing on one project at a time makes sense. And yes I also heard about the 3-2-1 method of backing up. My workflow was actually like that with a Raid + SSD Backup + Cloud. But I neglected doing backups at the time and of course THEN something like a failure happens😅 Now I set up one Raid 1 that is automatically backed up to another drive via software and then I will park (copy) current projects on SSD Drives so that I always have three backups of at least the current files. And cloud storage to store and backup final projects and images.
I feel you, I have been experiencing this for the past 3-4 years since my kids were born. I just can be so frustrating sometimes! We just have to hope it will get better eventually 😀
Hey Samuel,
bin auch freiberuflicher Fotograf aus Hamburg und finde deine Arbeit super inspirierend! Ich habe den großen Respekt dafür, dass du dieses ehrliche Video machst und auch davon erzählst, was nicht rund läuft. Ich drück dir die Daumen, dass sich das alles einpendelt und du einen guten Umgang mit den Herausforderungen findest.
Wünsche dir wirklich das Beste!
Hey man, just wanted to say to never to shy away from being authentic. This hobby/profession most of the time is very lonely. I started my photo business a month before my daughter was born. I wish more people talked about how rough it ACTUALLY is to have a child. I constantly feel what you described - I completely lost my freedom. There is so many things I want to do, places to go to, ideas to explore. But I can't. I simply barely have enough time to work, every other minute of my life goes towards taking care of my child while my wife is at her work (we also have to stack our hours like you). So thank you for sharing. Seeing all the influencers and people without the kids "living the life", sometimes it's really really hard
Samu San thank you for continuing to be a voice of authentic, creative photographic development always with humour and honesty... This is really an important video.
Being vulnerable and open in this way just inspires others to do likewise as you see in our comments. Going into this self reflection is like digging a whole in your own soul and soil (interesting how close the English words are phonetically…). As you dig deeper it gets darker but what also happens is that you are spreading seeds of your being in that soil that will later maybe by spring grow and become inspired ideas, creative projects and pure life energy. But its a cycle. No shadow no light. You are in the shadow space now enjoy, the light space is just next, connect both of these space and you have again photography (so no escape unfortunately from that). Walk slowly as you do.
My son is 14 now and in Japan at a boarding school. I miss him dearly and sometimes watch old clips from the time he was 5 or 2. Every moment I spent with him has become the nurturing part of my own soil feeding my existence. It touches me deeply. This is the beauty about children. As we get older we think we know ourselves and about the world and what to do in life and who we'd like to organise it. Then comes the new life, our children and introduce new rules and with completely different problems we have to solve, questioning our priorities, change them, we adjust and will end up in a place different, than we think was right for us. I have no doubt that all this connects us closer to our own existence and essence.
Last thought - music, sound and timing is really important part of your creative being and for me it is what makes your videos so good and it will also make shorter video clips as good. Interesting how not only your partner is a pianist but you have played yourself piano with passion and surprising quality... Maybe this is a a good moment that you can give this part more space and create a different day routine where you start the day practicing on the piano with your son around and then take that energy of the sound into the rest of the day ... Sound and Light equals life...
Don't be too hard on yourself, Sam. At this time of year when it's cold and dark and we all have the added pressures of the holiday season, it's very easy to get down on yourself and feel like you could be doing more. Being self-employed is hard, being self-employed with young kids is way harder. Trust me,, once they start school you do get some of that life back, maybe not exactly as it was before you had kids, but you get a little taste of what it used to be like, with the added bonus of cuddles and playtime when they come home. I think everyone here who subscribes to your work doesn't expect anything from you, other than for you to make videos that you enjoy making because that's exactly what drew us to your work in the first place. Life is life, indeed :)
Dawg!!! Same boat, across the Atlantic with a 3 year old daughter. Human experience. Props
Thanks for the gift 💝
Happy holidays to you and your family Samuel
For many of us, 2023 is a year coping with burn out situations. Life goes through phases and thanks for sharing your current status. It makes the channel authentic and true. As a business owner for the past 20 years, I've had to make many decisions on trade offs between work and personal life. I've missed quite a few "extended family" outings, which looking back I would have rather turn down those projects. Business comes and goes, but family members, when they are gone, they don't come back. I've been following your channels for a long time and the progression through different times you are going through is what continues to make this channel interesting. Anyway, happy holidays to you and your family.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I feel like no photographers that are parents speak about this. I am a father of two, and when the first child was born, it wasn’t so bad. I was still able to get out and photograph because we had a good routine of putting him in daycare. When the second child came, that’s when my photography came to a screeching halt. We love our children but there’s a passion and selfishness inside of us to put our creativity out into the world. There is a selfish feeling that is hard to suppress but if you’re a good parent, you suppress it, because of course, your kids/family come first. It is mentally taxing, but what I’ve come to realize is there is no race and I know in time I’ll be able to get back to it. Thanks for being so vulnerable and speaking about this. Although I am not on your level of photography😅, I’m just a really passionate hobbyist, what you said really spoke to me.
Love this video. Real, authentic, but still motivating. Thanks for everything you do 🙌
Thank you Samuel-San for all you do in photography, so that photographers of every category, is able to learn new things from your worldly videos. As far as this subject you are stressing about, happens to every mankind. We are not able to walk in life on a straight road, so all the decisions we make as a positive or negative outcome. This is how we build our character and, “grow-up.’ Life is constantly about running into obstacles on the supposed straight road we were walking. Dealing with these obstacles of life makes us a better person.
Thanks for the video man. Hope you have a great new year. Keep kicking butt out there.
We hear you, Sam. You and I had our boys around the same time, and now we have an 8 month-old, too. It's lovely and I feel so blessed to be a father, but we also give up so much of our personal time for a few years, don't we? All I can say is that you're having your most successful years regardless. Don't feel bad about taking breaks, putting down the camera, staying off the computer, and just chilling out and enjoying yourself. We all need to recharge from time to time. You're doing great professional work, and your most important job, being a parent and partner, is also challenging---but these years are limited. Enjoy them. Be less hard on yourself. We're your fans regardless, and we want you to be rested and happy. Read more. Think more. Drink more tea. We'll see you when we see you.
Thanks for sharing. I'm sure it's so hard with a little one, but later you'll be so glad you had this time with him. Thanks, though, for sharing your vulnerability. Don't beat yourself up. We appreciate what you create and share, and there are ebbs and flows in any creative life. Thanks for your videos and photography, I always love when there's a new video from you, and I quite enjoy this end of the year one. :)
Sam, thank you for the free presets, your videos are always amazing and full of knowledge. Burn some sage, light a candle, and focus on the positive. Cheers!
Gracias Samuel. Feliz Navidad para ti también.
Thank you for the gift!
Like these kind of honest videos. As a parent myself, can relate to the sudden loss of "free time"... its just sacrifices we have to make. When kids are much older, time will be back when they spend more time with their friends instead of their parents. Cherish every moment with your son, time does fly very fast! Happy 2024!
Wishing you all the best Samuel!
Happy xmas and thank you for the Gift ...
I love the candid nature of this video! Make the time and the videos that make sense for you and the time you have, Sending positives vibes your way, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
Thanks for the video man. As you said, life is hard and it is full of surprising challenges. Be that as it may, we must continue to power through the difficulties. And clearly, you are powering through and not giving up. I am somewhat in the same boat as you. I have three young children and I would love to pursue a career in photography & video editing. But it's super challenging to do. We just need to continue to make best of the time giving to us. Especially, with our kiddos. They NEED us and they are not going to be young forever. Take care of yourself and all the best!
Thank You 😘
So ist das Leben mit Kindern,ich hab zwei Racker und es schränkt meine Fotografische Leidenschaft sehr ein.Mann muss das beste draus machen.Kinder sind das größte Geschenk,da stelle ich es gern zurück.Unsere Zeit wird kommen.
Happy holidays and New Year buddy! 🎉🎉
I'm about 10 years ahead of you now with a 12 year old, but just know it gets better! There's a quote on Ed O'Brien's record notes in Apple Music that has stuck with me as a creative person and parent:
“I wanted to be a dad,” he says. “Most people in our game, it’s like the art comes first: ‘I am a fucking artist and that rides roughshod over everything.’ I say this to people all the time: Don’t be scared of being a parent, and don’t be scared that whilst your children are young your creative output isn’t as great as it was. Because I believe that in the long run, you feed that humanity back into your music. For me, it was like a mirror on all my weaknesses. And I had to sort my shit out-it wasn’t easy, but you have to do it. Being an artist, that humanity is really important. It feeds your art and it nourishes you in a way that gives you longevity.”
I believe the same is true for photography. I heard another person say that the things young children do to you literally fit some of the definitions of torture in the Geneva convention haha. So don't feel bad that it's taking a toll on your life! It all comes back, and in brilliant new colors too. (though, it may be different than it was)
Thanks for the honesty and for keeping at it. Perhaps you can learn how to apply street photography concepts to documenting your own children and teach all of us parents how to do that as well!
Appreciate your sharing all the ups and downs of the year. I am struggling to find time to shoot while trying to raise a 3yr old and have been stuck in a perpetual guilt cycle, because of it. You're not alone and it's encouraging to see what have been able to achieve in spite of all the challenges.
That skating looks like so much fun, put on those skates! Great vids.
Just a few words.... thanks for all you do whatever you do and I enjoy all you do.... cheers... Yoki.... oh and life is life....
Glad Bless you and your family
Thanks Samuel for the conversation and the openness. There is no solution but to keep what you do best, photograph and share your creativity with us. I appreciate this video.
Hi Samuel, I've never commented on a video on UA-cam before... but here it is: It's an honor to be able to take part in your life as a freelancer with all its advantages and problems. I enjoy your style in street photography. I'm in Hamburg quite often and now I'm really keen to take a few photos there again next year. Thank you for all your videos. All the best for 2024.
I resonated a lot … grief from loss is a real thing. Having a kid a bit older, at first you often experience how limited time and energy you have. Stress destroys creativity too!
But in the other side, it’s been amazing how FOCUSED this has made me to give me razor sharp clarity on what’s most important as an artist. We have so many ideas that we could never finish them all … and many that we probably shouldn’t even bother with.
And I promise, unless you find your ultimate value in your work, years later you won’t regret you traded loving your boy well for the list of unfinished projects.
Let’s be real. None of us will ever truly finish everything we desire to create before our time is up. Mildly creative people aren’t burdened with this curse. As there’s always more we could do. We must only focus on what we are meant to do with the life we have.
Ps: you’re one of my most favorite UA-camrs, mainly because of your personality and vibe. 😉
I have found your channel content to be consistently first rate, informative and entertaining- I’m sure they are quite taxing to plan and to implement but hope you will take some stress reducing comfort in the fact that you are creating an appreciated and valued product. Have a great Holiday Season!
Enjoyed this video very much!
Sam, I appreciate your creativity, and the challenges of being independent. Best wishes! When most of us look back on early parenthood, we have no idea how we survived it! Hahaha! We were so busy, but somehow it all got done including loving our kids and raising them properly. Life is not a dress rehearsal, and we just do our best every day. Thanks for your channel.
Du solltest Dich nicht so stressen. Ich finde du kannst auch Videos machen, die nicht so qualitativ auf dem höchsten Level sind. Die Message dahinter ist viel interessanter. Ich schaue mir gerne deine Videos an. Ich mag die Art, wie du einem die street, Fotografie näher bringst. Vielen Dank und ich wünsche dir schöne Weihnachten, deinen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr.
I've been watching your channel for a very long time and have never related so much to what you said about parenthood. Being a very hands-on father while also working for yourself is such a thin rope to balance on. I love being a father and I love being a photographer but I know there will come a day where my son is more independent and I will miss him in this stage of life.
Well done, Well said… the future is Your Call👍👍
You do this for us for free, you still deliver excellent quality and that's good. You absolutely don't have to put yourself under pressure or allow yourself to be put under pressure. Your life, your family and your health are all more important than operating the UA-cam algorithm. I don't really want to say any more, as I have no expectations of you...nor should anyone except maybe your family...so take care of yourself and I hope you have a relaxed Christmas season!
My wife and I worked opposite shifts for 14 years. During that time we had three children. I was with the kids from when they woke up until 3:00pm and she was with them until 11:30 when I got home. I worked every other weekend during that time as well. Very difficult, but I wouldn't change a thing. I heard an interesting saying once, "if you don't raise your kid, someone else will." Be thankful you can do that. Now my youngest is 10 , my wife and I both work day shift, and I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. You are going to blink and this time will be over. Hang in there my friend, you are a good father...and photographer as well! And thank you for your hard work.
Unless you must continue to make ends meet, I’d strongly recommend taking a mental health break from work to clear your mind. Prioritizing the most important things whether it’s work related or just things that need attention at home. My world came crashing down on 6 June 2002, when I was told my services were no longer needed and couldn’t find another job. With the help of my wife, I pulled through eventually but have never recovered from the fact that everyone I knew went on with their lives. I’ve taken up photography over the years and for the most part enjoy it. Just recently I finally took the plunge and received the Ricoh GR iii street edition from my wife. Why? Because I’ve watched many of your videos and found them very informative and most importantly very good. Looking forward to seeing more of your work, after the New Year. So until then take a much deserved break and enjoy your family.
Samuel, thank you for including us in your exciting journey. I hope the brands you promote recognize the value of your platform and in doing so choose to make your life a little more comfortable.
Thankyou for this honest video. I have a 3 year old and completely understand your challenges.
You are awesome! Seems like you can manage all your problems, even if its really hard.
What I would want to see on you channel - stuff that makes you happy. Photos, vlogs, travel, gear nerd stuff. Keep it up!
Great Video. Yes the reality of family, the child, pro work, all add up to end of free agent! Enjoy your son, that period goes away too fast! Relax, plan your times, nothing more important than that son! Enjoy. Bravo.
Been a subscriber since the GR project. I really enjoy your long form videos because you always come off as honest and genuine while also not taking yourself too serious. I just wanted to share I do appreciate the higher quality videos. Have a good New Years and look forward to 2024.
Don’t be to hard on yourself Samuel. I’ve had a burn out too. I’m sure everyone who followed you for years understands that it’s hard combining freelance and parenting and UA-cam above that. Just lower the expectations on yourself and take pride in everything you accomplish instead! I wish you a great end of 2023 and start of 2024!
I love the effort you put into your photos, and the resulting interest and fun in the compositions.
I know it's mean to say about others, but compared to engaging photographers like you, I think a lot of street photographers are burned out without even realising. I'm astonished by their endless boring shots of 'commuter walking in front of a wall' etc. They've forgotten how to think.
As someone trying to take photos like yours, I know how much walking you need to do and how it's challenging to create neat photojournalistic compositions that are freshly about the subject matter (as opposed to, say, using a 23mm and just shoving it in people's faces for impact). You put the hard work in, rather than just relying on the kit.
I have 2-year daughter as well and man how do I understand you. No success, no rest, have to change my plans all the time, constantly distract to new problems which need fixing right now. At least I've cured my burnout and depression. But even when you suffer from them you don't have the energy to fix them. Even going to the doctor seems like too much energy spending. We're here with you, thank you for sharing your not perfect life. We're so sick of perfect life on social media that our vision on life is already distorted by it
Hey Samuel, this his Hector from the MXSPF, I had a similar experience with my two children which are now aged 9 and 11. It is a stage and the tender moments never get back, you are doing the right thing: you ae going to do some kind of work every day of your life until you are literally disabled but your child is only going to be like this for so long.
Just assume it and make the most out of it. You won't be sorry in the long run. You will be at peace and your child will also enjoy the benefits of your investment all of his life.
Congrats on a very good year in your photographic world. The other stuff, you know it's normal and it's good to share it. Enjoy (and record) your son now and the rapid changes he is going through. And when he is older, he will be one of your best friends, like my 2 sons are to me
Samuel merry Christmas and have a great year 🎉🙏📸
Keep being you - honest, open, hard-working, creative and likeable; it's the Samuel we all want to be around!
Quite a 2023, cheers to growing more in 2024
Appreciated this one. Shits hard but worth hanging in for.
We’re all in the same boat. Kids change your life forever, lots of joyful moments and lots of meaning to life but it comes at a price - hard work and sacrifice. Keep up the good work and take care of yourself. PS: we love your videos. You’re a talented photographer and an awesome UA-camr.
I feel you! 8 years of photo-break here due to 2 little girls. But it's worth it! If you don't think too much about your photography, things often come by themselves... except the book thing ;) Looking forward to see you next weekend in a good mood! N.
It was really nice meeting you in Luxembourg! I wouldn't mind some spontaneous videos from time to time!
It's okay Samuel. We will be here for the long run to see all your work you put all this effort into. We understand the obstacles you will have to face, but we will be patient to see what you can output whenever you have the time too. Hope you don't overdue yourself and heal the mind an body once in a while.
This is perhaps one of your best videos. Everything in life is temporary and you will work your way out of this funk. Just keep on truckin’.
😊 widening the range of what you do would be great. I mean quick if rough cuts and excellent production value as well.
The nature of the beast, hugs to you Samuel. All the best to you and your family.
Sam,I think it‘s super good you talk about all of that. We all go through shitty phases and most of us are not accomplished Stoics so we struggle don‘t letting us get hurt by them. If it helps you in any way I can assure you 2023 has been a pretty awful year for others as well so you‘re not alone. Let‘s make 2024 a great year.
Also: if your shoes don‘t keep you warm look into Jack Wolfskin shoes. I have some for winter, they are super comfortable and keep your feet cosy till mins 30 degrees :)
I hope you "keep doing". I enjoy your content!
you have a nice channel good videos I appreciate your videos
Just remember your family first
So please keep going next year
Samuel. It’s tough juggling work/career and fatherhood. You might only get one shot (no pun) at either, but as a father I think the time with your son is the most valuable experience you’ll ever have. I wouldn’t trade it for the world even though it is so hard. You seem like a very caring person. Take care of yourself brother.
Sam, thank you for your honesty. Please know 2 things: 1) a lot of people are into similar life struggles and 2) a lot of people really enjoy each video you upload. I hope these 2 facts give you consolation and add to your motivation to carry on. Thank you as well for your gift. I just got a Zf too and unlike Fujifilm or Ricoh, it doesn't have film-like simulations. I will try your presets on the Zf photos that I will take, and see if it "works." Again, I'm sure I can speak for everyone that we are extremely grateful for everything that you do for "us" in this channel.
Thank you so much for sharing. I appreciate what you do, I admire you, everything will be ok!! Let's live one day at a time 🎉 Merry Happy Feliz Christmas Navidad y Año Nuevo 🎉
Don’t feel like you did failure. I am one of your fan. I do like your honestly very much and it shows in your work. Most episodes of you and your friends are fun to listen and watch. Many UA-camr may stuck with the content, however keep doing. Even you just try to shoot leaves, dirts or what ever, i support you 😊. Keep up!! I enjoy your talking
Take care Sam. Like is being said here, everything that you present us is fascinating, informative, intriguing. Long or short, keep doing what you do. And take some time for yourself. xxx
I can relate to this. So much. But, at the same time, I feel grateful whenever I think about it simply because it's a problem that more people wish they could have.
Yes good point!
Hey Samuel, your first video I found on UA-cam was an interview with a respected (street)photographer - and I follow you ever since. I think you have a talent for making interviews, you shine in direct interaction with other people, this is one of your best assets. Maybe in 2024 you should consider making an interview with some other interesting photographer or creative person. Your own topics seem a little dispersed to me, a lot of gear changing I could not comprehend (for example, the last one to Nikon Zf). However, it seems that street photography is connecting the bits and pieces together and that's why I keep on watching & subscribing. To answer one of your questions: I would prefer to see fewer videos but of high quality and maybe throw in an interview or two, because you make them really well.
yeah..please come to Malaysia. i’m a fan from Malaysia. keep making videos bro
Your videos are incredible as always.
It is true that to be creative and create 100% quality you have to be focused.
And a child takes up 100% of your time.
I hope you know how to organize your time better to be more productive, with time management programs.
Look into selling your great photography work online.
Apart from better monetizing your UA-cam channel.
A big hug from Mallorca Island.
I have so many things I want to do, but never seem to get to. It is reassuring to hear other people are going through the same thing.
Samuel, thanks for the video and the candor. I know and understand your feelings, because I have three children. There were days when even a ride in a car with music on seemed like a fresh breath of air. But it will pass. Children are an extension of you and this thought should help you get through this period of life. Family is the main thing for a person. Try to look for pleasure in small things - in a mug of your favorite tea, in washing your hands with hot water in the morning and in the snowfall outside the window under the lantern. Help your wife yourself and it will be easier for you to overcome life's difficulties. If you believe in God, ask him for help. I hope everything will be fine and we will see many more interesting things in your videos!
Samual, being a parent is tough, I’m with you there. I have 6 children and they are all adults now. There is never a day goes by when I don’t think back to those days when life was so hard: I had no time to myself, had hardly any sleep for years and money? Well what was money? We didn’t know because we never had any - or hardly any. But you know, I would love to go back to those times just for a while because they were wonderful and amazing - they just didn’t feel wonderful and amazing at the time! The fact that your son is the centre of your live proves what a great dad you are. And, another thing, you always have someone to photograph when you have kids. Have a great holiday time and a Happy New Year!
I give you sympathy! You’re a parent and you’re normal. Full stop. Cheers and keep doing things! As long as it takes.
Samuel many thanks for this video and your private information!
It s only my second video from you what I see, but I like it very much. I feel with you 😊😊.
Best wishes for the rest of the year... I follow you now.
Bye Michael, near Dortmund.
Courage!! Don't give up!!!!
And yes for spontanuous videos. I think it will help you to put some words on what happen to you (and some of us).
I'm glad that I got to view this episode here because it shows that these things happen to other people besides myself. I wonder sometimes is one thing after another is going to keep happening, but, oh well, one foot in front of the other.. sigh...hhmm. Bad times like good times aren't forever!!
go lintaro
Very sorry to hear about your data lost - that's sucks! :(
And I also feel your struggle regarding parenting, since my first daughter is now 2,5y and second daughter 0,7y old and time for doing anything else beside daytime job is rare. But as you mentioned, the own kids just have their own magic for the parents :)
Not sure if this will make you feel better, but your style of content is just fun to watch and in my opinion unique on YT. Since I also watch your 2nd German channel I would say I would vote for more "unpolished/less quality" videos. 1. You will still try to keep it at a high standard + 2. Your humour is the same and that's what why people watch you, beside your photography work.
It's fun to discover you years later, since I realised I have saw you in person in 2013 in Garmisch Patenkirchen with your friend taking stills and filming the 50y Taekwondo anniversary of Kwon Jae Hwa (which you also have shared here) I'm also in one of your shots (just as a sidekick, but still :D). You had an amazing journey so far and will keep going, even with these data lost :)
Just find a pace to stay healthy for you and your family - the rest is secondary.
Frohe Weihnachtszeit und guten Rutsch! :)
Vulnerable, liked.
Thank you for the honesty/vulnerability. Requires strength to do that. Outsider’s perspective: Goals and focus seems to be the challenge (?). It seems you have lots (!) of things going. Just hearing about what you’ve got going on (all these projects) makes my head spin. So perhaps setting very clear goals, only accepting projects which 100% contribute and scrap the rest?
Sorry, just an unqualified opinion of a fellow dad and tog 🙂
This video hit me right in the stomach. Becoming a parent is so, so hard. My wife and I moved to Germany a few years ago and we went from having both grand parents being available to take care of the kiddo to just relying on our selves. It's been an adjustment. It's important to take some time out for yourself every once and a while to de-compress.
As for Apple products becoming less stable, that's not just you. I encounter all sorts of weirdness with M1 Pro MacBook. For example, my Logitech mouse becomes glitchy when I am connected to an external display over USB-C, but once disconnected, it works perfectly. I miss the days of when Apple products used to be rock solid.
PS> I love your sweaters/pull overs. That square pattern is great! If it's not too personal, may I ask where you got it?
From one Dad to another hope I’ve just sent enough Euro for a coffee and a pastry. Keep your chin up and hope 2024 brings as much satisfaction along with a better feeling of balance.