Finding your Visual Voice (feat. Dan Baker)

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  • Опубліковано 25 лют 2022
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    In this video Dan Baker talks about finding his own visual voice by photographing the same stretch of beachfront in his hometown of Cleethorpes. He covers his process for focussing on a very specific geographical location, how he approaches composition and framing, and how photography has helped him overcome his battles with dyslexia by uncovering his unique visual voice.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 163

  • @kjellandersson3949
    @kjellandersson3949 2 роки тому +94

    I really like these videos where you interview another photographer and, even though you're one of my most inspirational "speakers", I appreciate that you stay silent for this and just let the other one tell their story, uninterrupted.

    • @seantuck
      @seantuck  2 роки тому +19

      Thanks my friend. These are honestly my favourite videos to make so I'm glad they connect with you.

    • @keithnisbet
      @keithnisbet 2 роки тому +4

      I couldn’t have said it better. What a wonderful, inspiring and educational format. It’s like a giant breath of calmness in this world of chaos. Thanks to Sean and his guest.

    • @damianvain9600
      @damianvain9600 2 роки тому

      Agreed!

    • @thegrayyernaut
      @thegrayyernaut 2 роки тому +1

      My favorite video of this format that Sean made is the one with Fiona Lark, about Dramatic Self Portraits.

  • @derrenleepoole
    @derrenleepoole 2 роки тому +34

    Sean always has this uncanny knack of posting a video that delivers a message I really need to here, but didn’t really know it. Great work from Dan too.

    • @seantuck
      @seantuck  2 роки тому +2

      That's good to hear

  • @StenhousePhotography
    @StenhousePhotography 2 роки тому +18

    He captures the British seaside so perfectly, a bit crap, really tired, but the best memories and nowhere else in the world has it. We'll done to you both, great video.

  • @BalthasarGondii
    @BalthasarGondii 2 роки тому +29

    Dan is one of those guys who answers the messages and actually interacts with people. We are following each other on Instagram for quite some years and he never stopped answering my messages which I find rare in the social media sphere. He is authentic and in my opinion, one of the best colorful-eye-catching photographers!!
    Cheers!!

    • @photodan88
      @photodan88 2 роки тому +9

      Thank you so much buddy! 🙏😁

  • @my.penny.wagers
    @my.penny.wagers 2 роки тому +2

    My wife and I just moved to an area very much like Cleethorpes: bayside town, population 5k. I've been bummed that I can't take the urban kind of photos I used to and I've been at a loss for what to do. I know I need to learn how to adapt and see the unique opportunities around me, but what can I say, I suck at change. 😄 Dan's work has been very inspirational for me. Thanks very much for showing it here.

  • @denisesavage2382
    @denisesavage2382 2 роки тому +5

    My favourite phrase from these videos where you let others talk is when you say, I'm gonna shut up now, and let . . . .tell their story. Love that moment! Thanks for the engagement with Dan's story!

    • @seantuck
      @seantuck  2 роки тому

      You're welcome Denise:)

  • @jillmayes139
    @jillmayes139 2 роки тому

    Visual literacy is so important. As Dan’s experience shows, not everyone is able to negotiate letters and numbers, but picking up and using a camera communicates things that words cannot. Excellent message!

  • @MadredeAgua9
    @MadredeAgua9 2 роки тому +5

    I especially loved the photo of the boy falling...reminded me of Icarus falling down from the sky. Very powerful archetype. Beautiful images from a very beautiful individual.

  • @thetalkingfly
    @thetalkingfly 2 роки тому +10

    Sean- Nice conversation and good to hear Dan’s story. Thanks, Steve

  • @tomconniffe8891
    @tomconniffe8891 2 роки тому +2

    It's only a hundred yards of beach...but what a fabulous hundred yard to have on your doorstep, and Dan produces such fabulous work to do it justice..

  • @bakaroo23
    @bakaroo23 2 роки тому +2

    All the respect to anyone who can focus on a single project like this for a multi year period. The community will be grateful.

  • @barneyarthur4615
    @barneyarthur4615 2 роки тому +4

    Dan Baker is the loveliest guy, great discussions.

    • @photodan88
      @photodan88 2 роки тому

      Cheers Barney, means a lot mate 🙏

  • @sunburntknees2904
    @sunburntknees2904 2 роки тому +8

    Love how you give other photographers space too share their stories. Great video!

  • @johnburrow4124
    @johnburrow4124 2 роки тому +5

    I appreciate that you had Dan on to tell his story. He is a wonderful photographer and a super nice human to chat with!

  • @wayneclayton5426
    @wayneclayton5426 2 роки тому +2

    Taken some pictures along that same stretch myself.

  • @nohandle-01
    @nohandle-01 2 роки тому

    I think of photography as therapy and agree with Dan about it being a way to express yourself when you don't feel like you fit in other places or spaces. The greater meaning for him and connection is o clearly emotional. Loved this

  • @robinbhairam7508
    @robinbhairam7508 2 роки тому +4

    Interesting how he’s become an accepted part of the landscape. I’ve always run, but during lockdown I, like most people took to walking each day. I met so many people, it was incredible, in fact I get strangers approach me and say ‘you’re that bloke who’s always walking or running aren’t you?’ - I am definitely going to try this approach. Another inspirational gem Mr T - I’ve also followed Dan. Thanks 😊

  • @dhannon5460
    @dhannon5460 2 роки тому

    It’s all good. The “3 of a kind” is a real gem.

  • @padraicomeara
    @padraicomeara 2 роки тому +5

    Lovely piece, and awesome to get to know Dan and his work. I'd love to see you do more of these with photographers you are inspired by.

  • @fiona_lark
    @fiona_lark 2 роки тому +4

    1000 words by just pressing a button. Loved it. Congratulations to you both, a brilliant video.

    • @photodan88
      @photodan88 2 роки тому

      Thank you Fiona 🙏🙏

  • @TheLiamGordon
    @TheLiamGordon 2 роки тому +2

    Yes, Dan!!!

  • @jobecker1122
    @jobecker1122 2 роки тому +2

    I love the British Seaside. I first get in touch with pictures from this area as I bought a book in England in 1980. "A day off" by Tony Ray Jones who passed away much too early. And Dan is putting this feeling in perfect pictures. Thanks for this great interview and for bringing Dan's work to my attention.

  • @darrenleigh201
    @darrenleigh201 2 роки тому +4

    I love how he tries to find a "three-of-a-kind" when making an image: a moment, a composition, and color. Fantastic. Thanks for sharing!

  • @ratgirl13
    @ratgirl13 2 роки тому +1

    Dan Baker making the ordinary-extraordinary-beautiful photos, I enjoyed hearing him speak about his photography process. Thank you Sean and Dan. Cheers!

  • @agustintajch
    @agustintajch 2 роки тому +2

    Your videos and perspective of life is beautiful! Thanks for sharing and inspire us! 🤗

  • @scottyharp
    @scottyharp 2 роки тому +3

    I really appreciate his take on setting up his frame with regard to subject and composition alone can produce a really good black and white image and how to create an even different image if he can find color to add to it now he's created a really good color image. Definitely something for me to keep in mind with my shooting.

  • @gordonwill6885
    @gordonwill6885 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks Sean - and Dan - your videos often come when I'm struggling with motivation, direction an purpose.. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @danpep123
    @danpep123 2 роки тому

    Bravo. Another great film. Very inspiring that Dan Baker.

  • @WimBals
    @WimBals 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you very much for this video. It remains exceptional that the same place can continue to surprise.
    It also teaches us that we don't necessarily have to travel the world to take exceptional photos.
    The photos exude a certain melancholy that I appreciate very much.
    Best regards,
    Wim Bals, artist.

    • @seantuck
      @seantuck  2 роки тому +1

      Absolutely! Thanks Wim:)

  • @russdixon614
    @russdixon614 2 роки тому +2

    A touch of Martin Parr in those shots,

  • @robspedding9520
    @robspedding9520 2 роки тому +4

    Massive fan of Dan’s work and this was a brilliant insight into how he works.

  • @Dplaysitcool
    @Dplaysitcool Рік тому

    Loved this video. Especially when he was speaking about wanting those three elements for his photos. A moment, composition, and colour. Very interesting, insightful and helpful. Thanks Sean.

  • @ryanlawnphotography
    @ryanlawnphotography Рік тому +1

    Spectacular

  • @obscur_yoann
    @obscur_yoann 2 роки тому +3

    I really enjoy Dan's approach here. It's also a good exercise to concentrate just on one place for some time (not necessarily as long as him 😅).
    That's what I like about street photography. I live in a small town and I learned to not be bored photographing it. Because even if I visited the same place many times, there is always something new going on, or you notice something you didn't before.
    The randomness of the streets is what I enjoy the most!
    Thanks, Sean, for another great video about Photography, not gear and all those superficial things.

  • @go_rideyourbike
    @go_rideyourbike 2 роки тому +3

    Great content as always, thank you.
    Dan must have an endless amount of great compositions on a wait list for “moments” to unfold at in order for him to capture. Terrific talent and what a playground to explore the one you put yourself in!

  • @er.mannov5735
    @er.mannov5735 2 роки тому +1

    A wonderful story🤗

  • @athiaan
    @athiaan 2 роки тому +2

    Having shot with Dan a couple of times at the seafront before, I can definitely say from the sessions I’ve been on with him some of my best work has come from those ! I truly love how Dan expresses himself visually with the use of colour and how he composes his photos.
    Some of his techniques rubbed of on me from just simply looking at some of his work on a daily basis and thanks to him it’s completely changed how I approach a scene now and I absolutely love it !

    • @seantuck
      @seantuck  2 роки тому

      That's great to hear Lewis.

  • @neilcole3406
    @neilcole3406 2 роки тому +3

    Sean Tucker makes exceedingly good documentaries!

    • @jimbofff87
      @jimbofff87 2 роки тому

      He is the Mr Kipling of photography videos

    • @seantuck
      @seantuck  2 роки тому

      That Neil, that means a lot. These are my favourite videos to make:)

  • @ashleigh5016
    @ashleigh5016 2 роки тому +2

    Wow another great inspirational photographer

  • @frendaf6967
    @frendaf6967 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing your vision of Dan Baker's vision 🥰

  • @tkcreativestudios7858
    @tkcreativestudios7858 2 роки тому

    Hearing the stories of other photographers is so much more inspiring than hearing yet another photographer telling me how to nail focus, keep this up!

  • @Jameswallace21
    @Jameswallace21 2 роки тому

    My feelings have all been said HERE so...
    Greetings from Red Beach NZ

  • @rogerwyatt3246
    @rogerwyatt3246 2 роки тому

    Just lovely, Sean’s coverage of the birds in the first few minutes, the murmuration of the flock of birds followed by the flock of seagulls is just great. Then there’s the excellent interview of Dan Baker. Dan keeps getting better and better. Then he’s talking about “magnetic frames” and “embrace randomness.” It’s all fantastic. I think it’s one of Sean’s best.

  • @samvholt
    @samvholt 2 роки тому +3

    Fantastic video from the both of you. Great to see Dan sharing his story and work!

  • @Naiim98
    @Naiim98 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Sean

  • @everrit
    @everrit 2 роки тому +1

    I landed here via The Photographic Eye Channel where I have watched some videos and am very glad I did Sean.

    • @seantuck
      @seantuck  2 роки тому

      Thanks my friend. Welcome

  • @JohnCBurzynski
    @JohnCBurzynski 2 роки тому +2

    Close to iconic work IMO. Cool video, thanks.

  • @bcegerton
    @bcegerton 2 роки тому +3

    Great video, I’ve been following Dan for a short while and even though most of his work is great, the traffic cone shot still stands out for me, love the muted vintage colours too

  • @carolinezaramati9193
    @carolinezaramati9193 2 роки тому

    It's very enjoyable for me to get to know Dan, hear his story and see his work. Photographing one small place for a long time as he did gives depth to his work and there is so much to learn from this.

  • @bhutanclinicalsociety9552
    @bhutanclinicalsociety9552 2 роки тому +1

    Thank for the great video sean 👍🙂

  • @VirtualTourPhotographer
    @VirtualTourPhotographer 2 роки тому +1

    Another great story - your ability to just let people be themselves is brilliant. And to boot... you're giving me ideas for places to visit when I'm in England in Sept. I'm hoping to get beyond and into nooks and cranys that even my British wife doesn't know about.
    Thank you - as always - brilliant!

  • @susanneh2207
    @susanneh2207 2 роки тому

    Another great video! Checked out his IG and love Dan's work. Thank you for featuring him!

  • @AshleyGittins
    @AshleyGittins 2 роки тому

    It really feels like you are also finding your own voice in these videos, Sean. Throughout there's a feeling of complete immersion in your subject's world as they openly share their passion, and only afterwards do I get a sense of the things that must have happened between those sentences to support their sharing with just the right questions. It's a powerful merging of your varied experiences which I think achieve this. Then the editing, b-roll, storytelling and everything else on top - this work is just really satisfying. Nourishing, even.

  • @MegaSoundscapes
    @MegaSoundscapes 2 роки тому +2

    Wonderful interview and inspiration, thankx ! ...

  • @loupetho
    @loupetho 6 місяців тому

    Thanks Dan, you stroy really resonates.

  • @justinmatthews2899
    @justinmatthews2899 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent piece of inspiration here (no surprise of course).

  • @MarcEllie31
    @MarcEllie31 2 роки тому

    Embrace the randomness
    Right moment and right angle for composition

  • @Milchknirps
    @Milchknirps 2 роки тому

    Very, very inspiring. Many Thanks for that High Quality Stuff.

  • @deirdremcquade9690
    @deirdremcquade9690 2 роки тому +1

    Love this, Sean. Thank you for introducing us to your creative friend.

  • @SuperJimic
    @SuperJimic 2 роки тому +3

    No way! Awesome collaboration with Sean. Well done mate. That’s huge. 🙌🏻

  • @videomarketing-somerset
    @videomarketing-somerset 2 роки тому

    Great storytelling and fabulous shots

  • @mndoci
    @mndoci 2 роки тому +1

    That was wonderful. Also a reminder that you don't have to travel to exotic lands to capture wonderful pictures.

  • @deansdragon
    @deansdragon 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic episode. Really like Dan's photos and perspective on shooting. Love that you feature other artists as well as your own work Sean.

  • @subjectzhero
    @subjectzhero 2 роки тому +1

    Love this

  • @KenLongBurgheim
    @KenLongBurgheim 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent as always.

  • @chipsoutre
    @chipsoutre Рік тому

    I'm just SO glad I came across your channel. Such inspiring, heart-warming content!

  • @Shehujr
    @Shehujr 2 роки тому +2

    I loved and enjoyed every bit of this! 👏🏾❤️

  • @nightfury4756
    @nightfury4756 2 роки тому

    Excellent video! Thank you, Sean.

  • @SilverVoxMusic
    @SilverVoxMusic 2 роки тому

    Wonderful story and Dan has amazing images. Thanks for bringing him to our attention Sean.

  • @Itsyaboy88
    @Itsyaboy88 2 роки тому +1

    really enjoyed this.

  • @miningbay9354
    @miningbay9354 2 роки тому +2

    great insight.. on finding visual voice. your content always connect, love to see some more of these on finding your visual voice. Thanks a lot.

  • @RM831BC4E4
    @RM831BC4E4 2 роки тому

    Sean & Dan,
    What a Vlog. That was incredibly inspiring.

  • @jdc52dusar
    @jdc52dusar 2 роки тому

    i love your channel you and your guess inspire me to keep going, sometimes i find myself wanting to stop my photography journey but when i watch some of your videos it just makes me realize my passion for photography. thank you and your guess for making these videos.

  • @dennislee8253
    @dennislee8253 2 роки тому

    This was great, keep 'em coming!

  • @lesforrester5318
    @lesforrester5318 2 роки тому +3

    Came across Dan’s work a couple of years ago, it’s such refreshing interesting work, great to hear the story behind his photography. Oh you do know everyone will be descending on Cleethorpes now lol

    • @photodan88
      @photodan88 2 роки тому +1

      Haha I welcome it! The more the merrier 😄

  • @paulcritchley464
    @paulcritchley464 2 роки тому +1

    Really nice video I can relate with Dan Baker
    For one who has struggled the first 50 years of my life and didn't know I had a problem with Dyslexia Which is a understanding and not an excuse at 69 I'm comfortable with dyslexia. Words, spelling and writing can be Hell. My Dad and I think his Dad also struggled My kids missed out but my grandson has the same understanding. I'm really grateful to Steve Jobs as I understand he had dyslexia and really worked out to be pleasing to the eye. Personally I struggled with windows besides they just kept crashing, windows was hell. But then again I do stand amongst Gaints. Albert Einstein, Richard Branson well There are heaps of famous people out there I'll remember them when I press comment
    I'm a builder by trade math and geometry I have very little trouble with, the specs I have struggled with in the past now I take time to understand them

  • @susanfirth2279
    @susanfirth2279 2 роки тому +2

    I really enjoy this type of video and the messages in them. I also really like how you let the guest tell their story. What a great location to have on your doorstep Dan. Makes me think of my childhood camping days with family. Looking for "full house" - loved that. Well done. Thank you.

  • @user-qj2wb7ne4e
    @user-qj2wb7ne4e 2 роки тому +2

    “Say a thousand words by pressing the button.”

  • @kevinpalmer8947
    @kevinpalmer8947 2 роки тому

    Thanks Sean, this was one of those shared stories that reminds us all of the importance of our uniqueness, regardless or aside from the expectation society may place on what it wants from our photography. And that by letting ourselves be free to capture images we like or see,we enrich that society further. Thank you Dan for sharing your story.

  • @bjrn-egiljohne4300
    @bjrn-egiljohne4300 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for shearing. A great and inspiring story. I liked Dan´s poker approach.

  • @GS7snaps
    @GS7snaps 2 роки тому +2

    This is such a great video. Absolutely love hearing Dan speak about his work and his process. Very interesting and inspiring.

    • @photodan88
      @photodan88 2 роки тому

      Glad you liked it buddy

  • @JoeDAgostinoPhoto
    @JoeDAgostinoPhoto 2 роки тому

    Great video as always and I always enjoy my discussions with Dan. Such a talented individual.

  • @ZaidsExperience
    @ZaidsExperience Рік тому

    Inspiring. Thanks for this gift! ❤

  • @HristoGeorgiev
    @HristoGeorgiev 2 роки тому

    Great video! Really appreciate your work and the effort you put into educating the community and spreading the message.

  • @charlynnthrockmorton8779
    @charlynnthrockmorton8779 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you! I'm reading your book right now--I think it will be a game-changer for me in terms of finding my voice.

  • @sidharthaangom7137
    @sidharthaangom7137 Рік тому

    Beautiful

  • @dufferuk
    @dufferuk 2 роки тому +2

    Great video and interview guys, he’s got a very strong eye and talent with a modern take on Martin Parr’s work.

  • @daryljohnson9010
    @daryljohnson9010 2 роки тому

    Excellent!

  • @giordanobaseggio
    @giordanobaseggio 2 роки тому

    It's interesting and really inspiring to hear and imagine/visualize other photographers stories

  • @philhasacamera
    @philhasacamera 2 роки тому +2

    Lovely interview

  • @gnuhapi
    @gnuhapi 2 роки тому

    Another excellent presentation based on a worthy subject. It is inspiring to see how Dan can take what some would call a mundane subject, apply his palette and eye to it and produce documentary art. Thank you and keep up the fine work.

  • @danielevenanzi7975
    @danielevenanzi7975 10 місяців тому

    I love Dan's work, and by NO MEANS this is an alibi, but having THAT waterfront right outside your doorstep makes the whole difference. Yes, you can shoot locally in a small village, yes you can resort to minimal and macro photography to explore new and exciting subjects to shoot, but at the end of the day, the location DOES matter, and we should stop pretending it doesn't. Dan's body of work is amazing, but one of the reason why it resonates so much with many people - myself included, don't get me wrong! - is that it reminds them of something really familiar: Martin Parr's work, and Parr depicts an aesthetic that's been there for decades - if not a couple of centuries - and the fact that many waterfronts in anglo-saxons countries share that same architecture, design (shapes, colors, red and white striped curtains and barber pools and colorful ice cream and fish n chips signs outside shops) proves it works. Dan is a great photographer, very talented at depicting what's already THERE - and not everywhere else. Not all placed have a proved, stylized aesthetic that resonates with so many people, and that's a fact

  • @philipsutton2316
    @philipsutton2316 2 роки тому +1

    Great one Sean - very enjoyable and inspirational.

  • @MarcEllie31
    @MarcEllie31 2 роки тому

    Love your work

  • @sebastianrobertsvideo
    @sebastianrobertsvideo 2 роки тому +1

    This is great

  • @RenaPearl
    @RenaPearl 2 роки тому

    Great video and good to hear and see how Dan works. Excellent approach to work.

  • @geoffmphotography9444
    @geoffmphotography9444 2 роки тому +1

    I got more from that than any number of 'how to' videos. so thanks to both of you.

  • @bijofrancis1114
    @bijofrancis1114 2 роки тому

    One day you should direct a movie. 💕

  • @BritishRacingGreen
    @BritishRacingGreen 2 роки тому +1

    When less is more. A great video.

  • @joshchiaan
    @joshchiaan 2 роки тому

    Thanks!