I have lived in Maine all my life,it can be challenging making photos in winter here.I still try to get out every day and make photos,at age 68 I now only stay out a couple hours in the cold,but I have some shots of winter in Maine that to me are priceless.
Good message. It’s universal to any pursuit. I once had a commander who was very adamant about his troops getting out there and “playing in traffic,” meaning he wanted us to get outside of our comfort zones and do hard things. This was already part of my own personality, but it was probably the first time I had heard it codified. Playing in traffic is a good thing. If we stay in our own little cozy comfort zones, and we don’t try new techniques, new environments, new media, or braving adversity heaped on top of what we know, we are unlikely to grow. I recommend “playing in traffic” to anyone, in any endeavor. It may genuinely suck, but you’ll learn about yourself in ways you never will staying your comfort zone.
Lots of truths!!! Even coming back to the hobby after a long break was tough, and trying to get out when I can. And video!!! Oh my. I started my channel by accident but have embraced it. I need to do better, and get better at editing!
I've watched many photographers pack up and leave a location when the weather gets too cold, windy, wet, etc, only to miss some amazing photo opportunities. I tell my workshop students and the participants on my Grand Canyon rafting and photography expeditions that if you genuinely want to make great photos, you must "get comfortable with being uncomfortable."
This!!!!! Exactly, I feel like when I’m the most uncomfortable I know I am getting a good shot… especially when it comes to landscapes and weather situations. If you don’t want it enough to push through then you won’t get it 🤷🏽♀️
I love the business I own but it’s a job about getting dirty and being uncomfortable all day. So when it comes to a hobby I love I don’t want it to feel like work. Meaning if it’s feeling uncomfortable and cold that’s no fun and no photo is worth that when I’m trying to get away from that. Photography needs to be completely fun and stress free for me. And being a native Florida born boy I’m not picking a location during a cold time of the year that’s for sure 😂
The best times I've had doing photography were in retrospect terribly uncomfortable. -7 in RMNP watching a coyote play with an icicle as it snowed. Tossing it in the air and pouncing it after it came down. How was she so comfortable in that weather? I don't think of it as a great time at the time, but afterward, I reflect back and am glad I did it. It's what we live for.
Photography is no different than anything else, the more you do the better you become. In fact in a lot of ways its easier than other things because its an art which doesn't have as hard of boundaries or clear black and white indications of talent
You have to sacrifice something for great photos. Comfort is usually the harder thing to sacrifice, especially in winter. A lot of the hard work involves some unexpected skills. Listening. Seeing. Waiting. And looking into the mirror and practicing the expression: "And that will cost 20,000 dollars."
Very well-put! As with any art form, photography is a craft before it becomes an art. With very few exceptions over the years (Mozart comes to mind), it's essential to 1) learn the basics well so that you have a solid foundation to build on; and 2) to stretch yourself as you build on that foundation. As I musician, I can tell you this: It's human nature to want to practice what you're already good at, because then you get the instant gratification of accomplishment. But, you're doing yourself a serious disservice if you limit yourself to what you're good at. Instead, determine what you need to improve on, and work hard on that. In photography, I've gotten rather good at getting "sun-stars", which can definitely add a certain something to a photo. OTOH, if all I do is take pictures of the sun shining through a tree or peeping out from a cloud at f/22, what good is that doing me?
I’m wrestling with this right now as I dabble in videography on my channel. I’m used to being the guy behind the lens, so putting myself out there feels different. I trip over my words and sometimes completely lose my train of thought-but I’m trying.
This is excellent advice! Discipline is critical to building skill and knowledge, and anyone who has gone through a process of developing expertise in any area recognizes that it is a process that cannot be shortcut.
This is the first time watching your channel, and I hit the subscribe button. This is just based on the easygoing vibe I get from watching also, and this is where it gets shallow, your voice is so damn soothing. Told you it was shallow. I'll take a trip back and check out some of your work and I look forward to seeing the new stuff.
Fricken awesome message. I tell my architecture clients - sometimes - that its important we are enthusiastic about the designs we choose because that enthusiasm is going to get is through some of the really uncomfortable periods to come.
I used to Volunteer at Pinnacles National Park on the Search and Rescue team and what I found observing all types of photographers is the folks with Pro Line gear stayed around the parking lot and Mom's with kids and a entry level camera would hike into the High Peaks where th😢e Condors and amazing views are. Obviously the Mom that could watch her kids and carry a camera had the optimum opportunities and the parking lot folks enjoyed less opportunity and did not even enjoy an amazing hike.
The Mom's had the right idea. Besides, you do not need pro gear to take great photos. Being in the right place and the opportune time and seizing the moment in a photo, is very rewarding.
Hey welcome to Maine! You must be up north, I don't have any snow on the southern coastline. Nice video! I'll have to check out some more. If you have time to check out York, Maine it's a fun area. Everyone loves the Nubble Lighthouse.
Good video, Angela. This gives me encouragement. I have all the gear I could ever need, but sometimes I have a hard time starting. I'm going to give my all in 2025. Thanks.
If what you do was easy, everybody would do it. This is the first video of yours that I’ve come across, but I can feel your frustration. Do you still enjoy taking pictures? Maybe put the camera gear away for a day or a week, cause it sounds like you could use a break! And so you know, I wouldn’t go out in the snow in Maine at 6:00 am -fuck that! But you did so clearly you’re a disciplined human! Do you have a web site where I could see some of your images? I’d like to check them out! Thanks for sharing in such an honest way! Cheers!
Hey there! I’ve been trying to have fun with photography outside of paid projects by getting an old digi cam, I took that to Maine as well and it just too the pressure off. You can find my website in the description of this video :)
Well personal business makes me uncomfortable all day and can be dangerous at times and I love my job. But photography is an outlet to be stress free and to be comfortable. So maybe if I worked in an office all day this advice would work for many but I need photography just to be chill and relax so I can get back to uncomfortable and dangerous job stress free. Plus I’m a native Floridian and I hate the cold 😂
lol I’m not talking just cold I’m talking practicing the craft snd overcoming fear when taking photos in situations your not used to.. it can be as simple as shooting mid-day when lighting is harder to work with
I honestly love it. People complain about the battery life, but if I am shooting long video projects I have a cage and a v mount battery so it’s not an issue, when I shoot photos the battery life is not a problem at all.
Yeah I'm a professional photographer in Australia and there are times in your photography career. You have to do the work. I don't do photography full-time professionally. I'm lucky that I have a day job that I really enjoy still and just where I live. It's a very small community and I cannot generate enough income out of photography to do it full-time. I did think about UA-cambut I decided that I didn't want to do it even though my technical knowledge and storytelling is a great aspect to what I do. I decided not to do it. It's great your channel. I enjoy your videos. Good work.
Seems to be more of a woman's perspective and a difference in definition of fun. Guys are OK with being uncomfortable, to the point of risking serious injury, if there is some chance of reward. We call that fun.
lol sorry you feel so strongly about this I was talking lower than usual cause people were asleep in the house, plus the audio is a little crisper like this, but okie dokie
You mean being neck deep in alligator infested waters in Louisiana bayous or getting treed for hours by assorted dangerous wildlife in Namibia isn't fun? 😉
The problem as I perceive it, Angela, is that if you're unused to pushing yourself, then (as far as business goes) you're in the wrong line of work. Second, if you find that a challenge is not fun - in any line of work - then again, one has to question one's motivation in the first instance. It would appear - at least from this video - that you're not fully committed to the job in hand, & the fact that you've elected to follow this as a serious endeavour, I find disconcerting. The notion of being "uncomfortable" is a rite of passage when you first begin, but it's not insurmountable; the old adage, 'If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen' would be most apposite, but please, done whine about it. Admittedly, this is my first visit to your channel, & my impression is not one that (were I a beginner) would imbue confidence.
You should read the book “The Dip” by Seth Godin. It’s not that I don’t find the challenge enjoyable it’s just that challenges in the meaning of the word aren’t easy… they are uncomfortable and sometimes mastering a craft means pushing past that resistance and doing it anyway… and there will be moments of flow that you will experience and joy… but also moments where you want to give up. Don’t be mistaken, I love photography and videography, and the feeling of creating something to share EXCITES me. But I think it would be delusional and almost dismissive to say that pursuing a creative career is “so fun” … that’s the point of this video, if you love something you do it even when you don’t want to. That is what ultimately separates the beginners from the masters. I am no where near a master of my craft so I recognize that I am in “The dip” and I know that is part of the journey and even though sometimes I am uncomfortable and it’s not fun… that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy what I do.
Props on becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable. It's always crazy how much goes on behind the scenes in order for us to see growth in our work.
The quality of Audio i must say played a huge role in me staying and watching the entire video.
Great advice as well, from one artist to another!
Thank you!!! I used my DJI lavaliere mics for all of it :)
I have lived in Maine all my life,it can be challenging making photos in winter here.I still try to get out every day and make photos,at age 68 I now only stay out a couple hours in the cold,but I have some shots of winter in Maine that to me are priceless.
Good message. It’s universal to any pursuit. I once had a commander who was very adamant about his troops getting out there and “playing in traffic,” meaning he wanted us to get outside of our comfort zones and do hard things. This was already part of my own personality, but it was probably the first time I had heard it codified. Playing in traffic is a good thing. If we stay in our own little cozy comfort zones, and we don’t try new techniques, new environments, new media, or braving adversity heaped on top of what we know, we are unlikely to grow. I recommend “playing in traffic” to anyone, in any endeavor. It may genuinely suck, but you’ll learn about yourself in ways you never will staying your comfort zone.
I could not agree more. I am going to start using the phrase “Go play in some traffic” to elevate my own learning experiences. Thanks!
Well said, Angela! Growth starts outside the comfort zone ❤
Lots of truths!!! Even coming back to the hobby after a long break was tough, and trying to get out when I can. And video!!! Oh my. I started my channel by accident but have embraced it. I need to do better, and get better at editing!
I've watched many photographers pack up and leave a location when the weather gets too cold, windy, wet, etc, only to miss some amazing photo opportunities. I tell my workshop students and the participants on my Grand Canyon rafting and photography expeditions that if you genuinely want to make great photos, you must "get comfortable with being uncomfortable."
This!!!!! Exactly, I feel like when I’m the most uncomfortable I know I am getting a good shot… especially when it comes to landscapes and weather situations. If you don’t want it enough to push through then you won’t get it 🤷🏽♀️
I love the business I own but it’s a job about getting dirty and being uncomfortable all day. So when it comes to a hobby I love I don’t want it to feel like work. Meaning if it’s feeling uncomfortable and cold that’s no fun and no photo is worth that when I’m trying to get away from that. Photography needs to be completely fun and stress free for me. And being a native Florida born boy I’m not picking a location during a cold time of the year that’s for sure 😂
The best times I've had doing photography were in retrospect terribly uncomfortable. -7 in RMNP watching a coyote play with an icicle as it snowed. Tossing it in the air and pouncing it after it came down. How was she so comfortable in that weather? I don't think of it as a great time at the time, but afterward, I reflect back and am glad I did it. It's what we live for.
Photography is no different than anything else, the more you do the better you become. In fact in a lot of ways its easier than other things because its an art which doesn't have as hard of boundaries or clear black and white indications of talent
You have to sacrifice something for great photos. Comfort is usually the harder thing to sacrifice, especially in winter.
A lot of the hard work involves some unexpected skills. Listening. Seeing. Waiting. And looking into the mirror and practicing the expression: "And that will cost 20,000 dollars."
Very well-put! As with any art form, photography is a craft before it becomes an art. With very few exceptions over the years (Mozart comes to mind), it's essential to 1) learn the basics well so that you have a solid foundation to build on; and 2) to stretch yourself as you build on that foundation. As I musician, I can tell you this: It's human nature to want to practice what you're already good at, because then you get the instant gratification of accomplishment. But, you're doing yourself a serious disservice if you limit yourself to what you're good at. Instead, determine what you need to improve on, and work hard on that. In photography, I've gotten rather good at getting "sun-stars", which can definitely add a certain something to a photo. OTOH, if all I do is take pictures of the sun shining through a tree or peeping out from a cloud at f/22, what good is that doing me?
I’m wrestling with this right now as I dabble in videography on my channel. I’m used to being the guy behind the lens, so putting myself out there feels different. I trip over my words and sometimes completely lose my train of thought-but I’m trying.
Great video and insights. Thanks 👍🙂
This is excellent advice! Discipline is critical to building skill and knowledge, and anyone who has gone through a process of developing expertise in any area recognizes that it is a process that cannot be shortcut.
This is the first time watching your channel, and I hit the subscribe button. This is just based on the easygoing vibe I get from watching also, and this is where it gets shallow, your voice is so damn soothing. Told you it was shallow. I'll take a trip back and check out some of your work and I look forward to seeing the new stuff.
Fricken awesome message.
I tell my architecture clients - sometimes - that its important we are enthusiastic about the designs we choose because that enthusiasm is going to get is through some of the really uncomfortable periods to come.
New subscriber! Very good content! Thank you!
This is a great video Angela, your content is getting better and better. So good!
Thank you so much!
Great video, great sound and music. The best thumbnail I've seen! Guess what, I've subscribed! 🙂👍
Fantastic advice! Thank you!
An artist I know has a saying... Your comfort zone will kill you. I agree with you, it is hard but so much good can come out of being uncomfortable.
You were worthy of me subscribing from your third or fourth video. If I recall correctly. Thank you for putting out the content you create. Love it!
Thanks! Glad that you took the plunge lol
Great advice! One must dare to improve one's skills, with that comes self confidence and greater success. Thank you!
First video of yours liked and subscribed. Will watch more of your videos. Happy Holidays to you.
Sage vid, thanks for posting it.
I had to look up Sage on Urban Dictionary to understand this lol thanks for the comment and expanding my slang lmao
I used to Volunteer at Pinnacles National Park on the Search and Rescue team and what I found observing all types of photographers is the folks with Pro Line gear stayed around the parking lot and Mom's with kids and a entry level camera would hike into the High Peaks where th😢e Condors and amazing views are. Obviously the Mom that could watch her kids and carry a camera had the optimum opportunities and the parking lot folks enjoyed less opportunity and did not even enjoy an amazing hike.
The Mom's had the right idea. Besides, you do not need pro gear to take great photos. Being in the right place and the opportune time and seizing the moment in a photo, is very rewarding.
Hey welcome to Maine! You must be up north, I don't have any snow on the southern coastline. Nice video! I'll have to check out some more. If you have time to check out York, Maine it's a fun area. Everyone loves the Nubble Lighthouse.
Good video, Angela. This gives me encouragement. I have all the gear I could ever need, but sometimes I have a hard time starting. I'm going to give my all in 2025. Thanks.
Think of it like this,
What if 2025 is the year that you just say f**k it, and do what you know you need to do?
@@AngelaZuniga That's the plan. Thank you!
Thank you ! Great advice.
I'm glad you like it!
Nice one! Your work is appreciated.
Thank you! You’re appreciated too!
brevite jumper backpack is a must!! respect gained:)
I love mine :)
Very awesome video…😊👍
I got a lot out of Micheal Easter’s book “The Comfort Crisis”.
Saving it to my audible wish list
If what you do was easy, everybody would do it.
This is the first video of yours that I’ve come across, but I can feel your frustration. Do you still enjoy taking pictures? Maybe put the camera gear away for a day or a week, cause it sounds like you could use a break! And so you know, I wouldn’t go out in the snow in Maine at 6:00 am -fuck that! But you did so clearly you’re a disciplined human! Do you have a web site where I could see some of your images? I’d like to check them out! Thanks for sharing in such an honest way! Cheers!
Hey there! I’ve been trying to have fun with photography outside of paid projects by getting an old digi cam, I took that to Maine as well and it just too the pressure off. You can find my website in the description of this video :)
Well personal business makes me uncomfortable all day and can be dangerous at times and I love my job. But photography is an outlet to be stress free and to be comfortable. So maybe if I worked in an office all day this advice would work for many but I need photography just to be chill and relax so I can get back to uncomfortable and dangerous job stress free. Plus I’m a native Floridian and I hate the cold 😂
lol I’m not talking just cold I’m talking practicing the craft snd overcoming fear when taking photos in situations your not used to.. it can be as simple as shooting mid-day when lighting is harder to work with
@@AngelaZuniga I know what you meant. Just saying, from where you were at the moment.
Great video my friend , as usual great! ;)
Thanks for the visit!
How are you finding r5c as a hybrid shooter?
I honestly love it. People complain about the battery life, but if I am shooting long video projects I have a cage and a v mount battery so it’s not an issue, when I shoot photos the battery life is not a problem at all.
@ ah good stuff! My real only concern is lack of IBIS but you can stabilise most stuff in post anyway I guess
Yeah I'm a professional photographer in Australia and there are times in your photography career. You have to do the work. I don't do photography full-time professionally. I'm lucky that I have a day job that I really enjoy still and just where I live. It's a very small community and I cannot generate enough income out of photography to do it full-time. I did think about UA-cambut I decided that I didn't want to do it even though my technical knowledge and storytelling is a great aspect to what I do. I decided not to do it. It's great your channel. I enjoy your videos. Good work.
Seems to be more of a woman's perspective and a difference in definition of fun. Guys are OK with being uncomfortable, to the point of risking serious injury, if there is some chance of reward. We call that fun.
Alright Don
Welcome to life.
Yepp
I just redeemed myself.
lol thank you!
I hate videos where you hold your mic when you could have clipped it to you shirt.
lol sorry you feel so strongly about this
I was talking lower than usual cause people were asleep in the house, plus the audio is a little crisper like this, but okie dokie
Yooooo, i live in Maine. (Newport) i shoot, and I hike a lot to shoot. If you need any advice on cool places to go, give me a shout out!
Hey!!! I’m back in Cali now, but I’m probably going back to Maine in March, if you have any recommendations near the Portland area let me know ☺️👌🏽
You mean being neck deep in alligator infested waters in Louisiana bayous or getting treed for hours by assorted dangerous wildlife in Namibia isn't fun? 😉
Lolll
@AngelaZuniga Being in the middle of combat zones is a really hoot too. 🤪
The problem as I perceive it, Angela, is that if you're unused to pushing yourself, then (as far as business goes) you're in the wrong line of work. Second, if you find that a challenge is not fun - in any line of work - then again, one has to question one's motivation in the first instance. It would appear - at least from this video - that you're not fully committed to the job in hand, & the fact that you've elected to follow this as a serious endeavour, I find disconcerting. The notion of being "uncomfortable" is a rite of passage when you first begin, but it's not insurmountable; the old adage, 'If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen' would be most apposite, but please, done whine about it. Admittedly, this is my first visit to your channel, & my impression is not one that (were I a beginner) would imbue confidence.
You should read the book “The Dip” by Seth Godin.
It’s not that I don’t find the challenge enjoyable it’s just that challenges in the meaning of the word aren’t easy… they are uncomfortable and sometimes mastering a craft means pushing past that resistance and doing it anyway… and there will be moments of flow that you will experience and joy… but also moments where you want to give up.
Don’t be mistaken, I love photography and videography, and the feeling of creating something to share EXCITES me. But I think it would be delusional and almost dismissive to say that pursuing a creative career is “so fun” … that’s the point of this video, if you love something you do it even when you don’t want to. That is what ultimately separates the beginners from the masters. I am no where near a master of my craft so I recognize that I am in “The dip” and I know that is part of the journey and even though sometimes I am uncomfortable and it’s not fun… that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy what I do.