Photography is NOT your hobby. It’s an excuse.
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- Опубліковано 15 гру 2022
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Stumbled across this video and agree, I take photos because it slows me down and helps me see the little interesting things around me that I'd otherwise miss if I let myself get lost in my thoughts when I go through my daily life.
That's exactly right. It's a way to explore, and we'd miss out on so much without it.
Yep, same. I just got back from visiting the Oregon coast with friends and I’d be such a pain in the ass on the hikes if I didn’t have my camera to get me to stop and appreciate the views.
I apparently have ADHD. This resonates.
Mind you, people at rock concerts spend so much time "capturing the moment" to "relive later", they don't enjoy it while it's actually happening.
yeah most of the time my camera is my excuse to stay in one place a little bit longer when I travel around. its ok if I dont bring my camera, but I can have more excuse to stay there longer when travelling in groups if I have it with me. that said when I travel alone, almost half the time I forgot to bring my camera since I dont need any excuses to stay longer and I have my phone which is perfectly fine
For me it's a little of both - I use photography as an excuse to explore the world, but when I'm doing paid gigs I also just enjoy the technical aspects and challenge of actually practicing photography. Being skilled in pointing this massive piece of glass at someone and dialing my settings down in real time is an awesome feeling
*Shoots with an Olympus Trip* :P
I agree. There's something satisfying in manipulating a system (a camera) skillfully enough to get out of it what you'd envisioned.
@@dawnkeyy Definitely! I’m finally getting more confident in shooting in full manual so I can go for exactly the look I want. Another reason why I don’t like using my iPhone’s camera even though it is more convenient. I also love photography because I can’t draw or paint so instead my canvas is what’s given to me in this amazing world we have. And the stories that comes out of it are unforgettable
No, for me it’s the very definition of a hobby. I go out and wander for fun to take photos. I look forward to sitting down and editing my photos and not for anything but fun. I put them out on instagram for me not expecting any likes or interaction. It’s strictly for me, and that’s a hobby.
Completely agree with you. I approach photography the same way I approach my other creative hobbies like drawing and writing. I simply enjoy the process from start to finish and the feeling of satisfaction with how a completed project turned out. I expect no financial payoff, I just do it for fun. That’s a hobby.
If it's strictly for you, why put them on Instagram?
@@LuigiToby just my way of expressing myself
one could argue that you enjoy wandering and photography gives you an excuse to do so-i don’t think Ops argument is so easily escaped.
@@domoroboto8752 could very much be true!
This is the video I needed right now. I picked up my first film camera 20+ years ago and then put it down because digital came in and overtook it. I shot for years using a Samsung but never really believed what I was doing was photography because, well, it was my phone. I only just bought a dedicated camera 6 months ago (a simple Sony a6000) and started shooting again and I realized it wasn't all that different in principle. But now I had a new problem of 'what' photography I wanted to make. I spent a couple of months just shooting things on walks, not what I would call street photography but something close to it. Then I started bringing my camera to the live music shows I'd go to and really started loving taking pictures of bands. Then I realized I love tight framing. And now I'm at the point where I'm thinking I may absolutely love portraiture. I talk with the artists in the bands after I shoot them and they love the photos. I caught you in a way that was real to me and also real to you - that's such a satisfying thing. I honestly didn't know where to go because I watch too much Photo UA-cam, but this video really helped put a lot in to perspective for me. Thank you!
Glad it resonated with you!
That's lot.. but yup nice
This is how I've always felt about my photography, perfectly described! Photography; is the perfect tool for connecting to the world around us.
It’s amazing, isn’t it! Thanks for the comment.
"A portrait is an excuse for a conversation." Love that!
I picked up a 35mm film camera a few months ago because I had heard that taking more time before seeing your photos can help reinforce your memory of those events. Having struggled with mental health related memory issues I thought that it might be neat to carry around an analog camera and snap pictures of little moments here and there that I might want to remember.
did it work?
@@gediminasa.1914 For me, yes. I've always struggled with mental health related memory issues too, along side my own issues and it's helped so much. taking pictures where i do something, or just the experience of daily life, what i'm doing, who i'm hanging with. It catches those good memories and freezes it in a picture for me to come back to and revisit later. I have so many polaroids of just me and my friends hanging out and i cherish them with the world. If you're anxious about it, i just recommend diving in, it'll be okay
@@theskycrusader7100 sounds lovely, thank you.
I love this perspective and I'm glad I stumbled on this video. I love to take portraits because it helps me, an introvert, step out of my comfort zone and engage with people. Watching their faces light up when they see the pictures I have taken, that capture their raw emotion, beauty, and story really is something special. It's hard to put in words to how interesting people are, but a photo can say it all.
Very interesting. To answer one of your questions, I can state categorically that there are many places I wouldn't have researched or even bothered visiting without my camera. It provides me with the motivation to travel, something constructive to do with myself when I arrive and assists my memories greatly after the event. I also enjoy the immersive physical connection between the viewfinder and my brain that enables me to see the world in a rather different perspective. So no, it's not an excuse for me, but as often as not the very reason behind my actions.
I might be of the same camp. Visiting locations without a camera feels dull and fleeting to me-almost pointless. What I enjoy more is capturing a moment at a location, researching it’s history, and sharing what I learned or experienced. Maybe that is why I struggle with enjoying street photography, but can become obsessed with landscapes or documenting cultural sites.
Very good points made here and I think logically it makes sense. But, personally for me, photography is an escape and even though I take photos of subjects I already have an interest in, I find it hard to engage with them socially because I am introverted and much prefer the act of photography
I always loved taking pictures on my phone and when I got a new phone the camera was also a big deciding factor but as I picked up my first analog camera a few days ago I can never look back. It is something only the act of photography, only the pictures we make can describe. I also adore the technical aspect of my camera especially since I repaired it myself without any knowledge before that whatsoever. I’m glad I’m here, in this community and I’m glad I stumbled upon this video of yours.
Yes. Indeed! It has taken me over 10 years of photographic education, experimentation and work to realize what this video says so distinctly. Thank you❤. Well put. Now I am starting my(photographic) career with the RIGHT mindset. Thank you for this new years gift❤❤❤
I really enjoy the technical aspect of photography. The technology, the numbers, the settings, and applying all of that knowledge to my shots.
Honestly, this was a great video. I’ve been so focused on the gadget part I’ve kinda lost focus on why I take pictures in the first place and as I’ve been working on that, this helped put into words what I’ve been struggling with. Can’t recommend this enough.
Glad it was helpful!
This idea has hovered just out of my reach for a few years while I've explored my own photography. As soon as you mention the hypothetical of the camera evaporating, I think something clicked. I love the collaboration between myself and subject, whether that's landscapes or people. I've recently started writing about my work for a photo book I'm working on, and everything I write is about the moment surrounding the frame - not the technical aspects of the photo. Thank you for sharing this perspective
Really glad it resonated with you - thanks for the comment!
recently I made the realization that I've been taking photos for the sake of taking photos. I was interested in the camera rather than photography. somehow over the years I've learned what photography really is and I've gained a deep curiosity and love to it. I will try to make more photography rather than just clicking the shutter in the years to come, with the goal of truly learning photography, and making good work. this video sums up this huge thing that took years to realize in my photography journey. thank you.
I totally understand. same reason, why I love taking photos of my family, especially when my mom and dad are enjoying their tea. Seeing them happy and relaxed just makes me want to capture the moment.
Something clicked in me after hearing this idea. I think it can work for other similar craft too such as illustration or music, using them as a way to capture interesting things and ideas instead of an end in and of itself. Such a profound message and I hope it reaches more people. Thank you very much!
I think this was a most delightful and refreshing change from the normal photography videos. The parting words "if your camera evaporated, would you still like to be at the event" has made a lasting impression on me.
I did a bit of digital photography about a decade ago but only recently picked up film photography, partly because I wanted an excuse to go on walks - turns out that works really well and I also fell in love with taking pictures again.
Agreed. About 15 years ago I used digital for weddings/proms etc. But I'm 62 now with all the ailments that incurs (COPD, osteoarthritis and so on). I've had to slow down, and my old film cameras have made me remember why I loved photography when I first started enjoying it around the late 70's.
I love taking the most random pictures, like the ceiling of my house, the parking lot, etc.
I love the electro-optical system of the CMOS sensor and variable muti-elements lens.
I enjoy the amazing sound of the mechanical shutter.
I think this classify myself as a photography lover.
I've never thought that way - using photography as an excuse. But it just came to my mind that at least once I used it to cure homesick and a bit of a depressive mood. I traveled all the way from Germany to Netherlands just to take some photos and see the sea for the first time. I wanted to capture it, to not to forget that feeling. I used black and white ilford film, it was very cold and wet and windy. I was not clothed properly, but I felt SO happy. There was a dog I petted for a few seconds - it multiplied the palette of feelings and I even cried a bit. Unfortunately I didn't take a photo of the dog. I am not a photographer and photos I made turned out objectively bad, but I love them and the experience they were taken as an excuse.
This is one of the best, maybe THE BEST, video on photography I’ve ever seen. And I’ve watched thousands. THANK YOU for posting this. Liked and subscribed before it even ended.
Really kind - thank you!
This is probably the most meaningful photography video I’ve ever seen. So beautifully well put.
Great video! Reminds me of the concept of 'storytelling', which 3d artists talk about a lot. 3d artwork and photography have a lot in common - you consider optics and composition in both. But what all art has in common is story. In photography you're going out and capturing a story. In 3d rendering, you're setting a scene, writing a story, and then capturing it. In music, the flow of harmony and melody, the character of the instruments' timbre and tone, and of the room's warmth and color - these all tell a story, too. Art can be beautiful on the merits of composition alone, but a story gives it depth and meaning.
For me It’s not just about that picture, it’s about a story it tells, and I love this in photography, telling stories with just one frame, making friends and enemies for life along the way and just keeping creating more and more stories to tell to the world!
I love your assertion of "photography is the tool" I always found it weird and pretentious when people said "cameras are a tool" but could never quite put my finger on why, you hit the nail on the head in a way few can. I am subscribing just for that one line.
Nah. His entire take is ridiculous. Just a snarky know-it-all who thinks he can go around acting like some authority.
He’s the kind of guy that goes “uhh actually” because he thinks he’s superior to everyone.
I don’t know how this crap ended up on my feed but I downvoted it and will be reporting the content to get any and all ad revenue taken away from him.
This is a brilliant video idea. In a world full of camera reviews, I love the philosophical contemplations you brought up here. I’ll definitely save this video and watch it again soon.
Beautifully put. I have not come across this perspective before and I find myself agreeing with everything you're saying! Even if my camera evaporated away, I would still be there. The camera is a way for me to capture a moment I enjoyed, relive it and share that moment with others. I look forward to hearing more from you!
This is exactly what I needed when I needed it, thank you!
I just stumbled across your channel. Great presentation. Thank you.
I no longer enjoy photography as much as I did when I was testing film/paper for its true ASA, contrast, and dynamic range. Being able to go into the world and make a few images/prints with a thorough understanding of the media was a joy.
I understand that RAW images can provide more of what I was working toward, but the process does not provide the same enjoyment for me.
The single most meaningful video about photography. Really opened my eyes to what photography means to me. Thank you.
Such a good video. The first part is a great answer to the question I used to ask myself, why aren’t famous photographers talking about their gear at all?
Looking through a HCB book and there are no references in the captions to camera body, lens, film stock. Let alone shutter speed or aperture settings.
I realized slowly that the reason was an indifference to the mechanics of it. No one asks what enlarger the print was made on after all.
A fresh take on photography on which I find myself agreeing very much. I'm an amateur wildlife photographer and it's the wildlife that has interested me for years before I picked up a camera. With wildlife photography I've been out in the wild for whole days, experiencing nature for long stretches of time. I sometimes find myself putting down the camera when I know the photo won't turn out as I planned, and just enjoying the animals. Thanks for making this video, being more conscious of this will probably make the whole process more enjoyable
Briliant video
I love how author were able not only explain the idea related to this hobby, but he managed to introduce entire algorithm, or philosofy for finding value in practly any hobby.
What an insight! Thanks a lot!
This was a pivotal point in my life when for the first time ever I've starting taking self-portraits with my old Olympus E330. Before it was hard for me to look in the mirror, I was constantly dissociated from my look. Like I didn't identify with the person in the reflection. Couple years of taking self-portraits and working on my inner self-love I can say that I finally enjoy how I look. I still don't know if it's good or bad, but it's not a big deal for me. Photography is an amazing grounding technique.
This video was very well made, insightful, and thought out. Thank you!
Spot on. I love the wilderness, I love to explore new places. My camera gear and my drone are there to remind me to get out there. And when I'm out in nature, my gear gives me that extra reason to slow down and take in every moment.
This Video has completely changed my view on artistic expression in general and photography in particular. Thank you
WOW, what a great teaching. Just touched my little photography soul. Thank you so much. Will watch it surely again, and again.
Saw the title, got confused, watched it, and I agreed. Photography really helps influences my drive for adventure and see the things I've always wanted. Granted, I've been in some possibly danger situations for it but... I'd do it all over again.
I don't do photography, but this video was really eye opening either way. I'm a artist, and sometimes I make myself draw because I feel like I have to and I "need" to get better. It is so easy to forget why we started doing it in the first place. To share an experience with another person.
Not a photographer, not into photography, barely take pics with my cellphone. Still this was fascinating and insightful.
Great video! You hit the nail on everything and articulated it very well. Being able to capture the way I see the world and put it into a photo is ultimately why I pick up the camera. I still get caught up in the newest tech, but at the end of the day it's who's behind and in front of it that makes the picture!
This is the best description of me as a photographer that I’ve found 👏
Thank you very much! This is one of the best photography advices I've learnt!
This was a lovely essay. You’ve given me food for thought. Cheers.
I appreciate your kind words! Glad it was useful!
Very well put. This video really changed my perspective.
This really made me see it from new perspectives
thanks❤
Is the youtube algorithm getting better? Never had you on the screen but I'm super thankful for finding you
New subscriber here, Love this video !! Your philosophy is spot on ! Photography is a passion to capture something for ever, No passion, no photo.
Wow what a breath of fresh air, great video. Exactly what I needed to hear, as I am feeling burnt out on mototsport photography, which is why I got into it... but realised my interests have wandered in other directions so it now makes perfect sense.
This actually a breath of fresh air. Content is king… well done 👍 ❤❤❤
I watched this video because I thought that the title was obvious click bait and I wanted to see what the video was really about. I was wrong. The title is spot on and the video is very thought provoking. Thank you for making this video and I look forward to exploring your other content.
great video! i like that you talk about things that no one else talks about
This is exactly right. A few years ago I started referring to photography as a “social passport,” because it can be exactly that. I shoot a lot of events for work, and I love it because I’m always curious about what’s going on that I may not know about. I think some of the comments are misinterpreting the word “excuse” and taking it to mean you’re blaming photography for something. Excuse to me in this context just means “reason,” which does not have any negative connotation. I
Absolutely - I didn’t intend a negative connotation, but “reason” is spot on. The camera grants us access to amazing situations we wouldn’t get otherwise.
Excellent points! I am in a slump after experiencing a large theft almost a year ago. Many of my cameras *literally* disappeared. I feel inspired to go and take pictures of my other hobbies and interests!
This is a fascinating argument. Most of the good portraits I've taken were taken when the subject didn't know I was taking the picture. I was talking to them and distracting them and then got the right smile and emotion. I still believe that I am camera focused at times, because I like taking photos that shift or alter the meaning of the subject matter, but most of the time, I'm capturing something that's already there. The photo is meaningful because of the connection to the subject.
Thank you for your insight and great presentation. When I take pictures of people, animals or things I like, they come out much better.
stumbled across this video.. thanks. having recently bought a new camera (like 5 days ha!) I have been reflecting on the object. great video
Very beautifully put. I personally don't pull my DSLR out often, but I do it if I want to capture a space I have walked a few times and want to share with other people. It is about archiving a point in time that existed, to perhaps show people why I appreciate it. The camera being slightly better than my phone is mainly to ensure the image is higher quality, to portray the space a little more accurately.
This has me not only re-assessing my photography, but other artistic interests as well.
For years I thought I didn't love photography, because I wasn't very interested in photographing for the sake of photographing. I wasn't interested in fashion, products, events, until I realized that my love wasn't for photography, but for the stories I could know and tell through photography. Hence my interest in photojournalism and documentary photography. I love knowing and telling stories, photography is one of the tools I use for this. Loved the video, thank you!
Totally agree ! I got my first camera to take pictures of cars in car meetings. From that I learned that i love the technique behind photography that made me discover other kind of photograpy (landscape, macro, animals) wich then made me go out more and appreciate walking and hiking in nature ! It also made me discover vintage gear and I now own and collect several vintage lens that I adapt on my digital camera. The process of using vintage lenses is so much more appealing and involving !
I don't really express myself in photography (I don't really know how to, to be honest). For that I much prefer music.
I was nervous at first but you really created something truly fascinating. I was glued to the screen. Thank you!
No need to be nervous. Thanks for the comment!
I’ll be showing this to my photo students thank you for this!!!
Fantastic video, really made me think about things in a different way. Thank you for making and can’t wait for your channel to explode in popularity. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your future videos
You quite have a point, I enjoy photography because it gets me an extra excuse to enjoy the subjects I photograph, tho I do also enjoy the act of taking a picture for mere technical reasons, so I'd say it is both an excuse and a hobby for me.
This is a great video. Very much appreciate your perspective on the concept!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I disagree with this video because I actually enjoy taking the picture. I do enjoy hearing the sound of the shutter. When I was younger and I got my first phone, I took pictures of everything any anything; I took pictures because I liked taking pictures, not because I was interested in how my room looked. Sure, nowadays that might be a PART of it, but I still enjoy taking the picture the most.
I don't really understand the point of this video, and it kind of rubs me the wrong way (kind of like how video essays do when they try to explain their idea to the viewer while acting like it's the absolute truth), but I'm glad some people are saying they needed this video.
some EXCELLENT points were made here. I have always thought of photography being an excuse, or even a motivation for me to do stuff.
I couldn’t agree more. I love my cameras and I do love taking a great image of an interesting subject but I also love the not so great images too. All the images,the good and the bad, remind me of the place and the experience and that is what I remember
A wonderful converstion, thank you for such insightful advice.
this really speaks to me. I've been having a rough patch with photography and it's because I want to get better mechanically, but it all becomes so technical and stale while I try to get better
I'm genuienly happy that a video like this is out here. Hope many people will see this! :)
Awesome video, thank you! After I watched it, I was thinking on why I wish to take camera, what kind of pictures inspire me and why, it was 5 min of pure insight.
this video makes me realise that photography truly is my hobby, my portfolio is a hodgepodge of so many different subjects and styles, i love conversations about the technical aspects behind the shot, no two shots are the same, i love taking photos for the sake of taking photos, not that i dont find the subjects interesting, and i definitely love the fact that my photography takes me everywhere. but my hobby is in fact the photography
Beautiful! BIG THANK YOU!
This is a wonderful video that inspires a lot of thought. As an astrophotographer, your question of "if your camera disappeared, would you still go" revealed a lot to me. For astro, I wouldn't go as much. To me, a huge part of it is sharing the images to inspire awe. I also take photos of my work (that I greatly enjoy), which makes those two ideas interconnected, though, my motivation for photography has mainly been astro. I've also specifically sought out locations for the purpose of shooting landscapes.
BUT... Recently I upgraded to an EOS R from an old Rebel T5, and it almost instantly inspired me to shoot things I never would have. Like portrait, which I've always been entirely uninterested in, has now become something I want to do. Not for the purpose of the images, but for the experience and the moments, moments which can be subsequently captured. Every portrait photographer I've met, has been boring and mechanical about it. I just shot my daughter yesterday on a trip to the woods, and the organic flow of the shoot made me realize I can offer something unique to people by simply engaging them and capturing candid and honest moments, instead of saying "pose this way, look over here" etc. Giving them an experience where, by the time the shoot is finished, they ask "oh we're done?!" because they were so focused on the personal interaction that they didn't really notice the photography part.
I just stumbled across this video. I enjoyed it so much I liked and subscribed. I also shared to my Facebook page and Instagram as well. You perfectly summed it all up.
That's very kind - thank you!
I'm not even a photographer and yet I enjoyed listening to your thoughts.
I'm thankful for getting across such a profound opinion on the flow state of artistic expression.
As for me, i do enjoy more basic art paths to be more happily gratified with my own tricks :)
Great video. Enjoyed listening to it and hearing what you have to say. Very insightful.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I see photography as a passion i can't dedicate enough time to, it's a mixture of admiring the way cameras work while you're using them, the amount of skills you put into the camera control and the composition as well as the message you want to communicate and the hype with which you're looking at because you like it or you found its weird side. I love taking photos of very common stuff in a way not many people would guess what it actually is when it's something as simple and common as the fur of a dog in early morning, looking as a weird forest with multiple suns, or the row of shopping carts' wheel hinges, looking rather like a mess of steel tubes with corners that are pointing the same direction. I also take photos of aircraft details, or very long exposures of them while in movement.
I actually thought this was going to be some sort of gatekeep-y video by the title. Actually wound up being super positive and exactly what I needed to hear. Excellent points!
Wow - This rekindled my love of photography which is really just a love of people and spaces.
What a beautiful video, wow! Thank you!
I opened the video fully expecting something silly or controversial that I will not agree with. What I got was the exact opposite. A thought provoking video, igniting a spark that was long gone. Thank you, now I can see again, why I started in the first place.
This video arrived on my feed late at night. Inspirational. It was the perfect closing video for the day.
beautifully said. never heard someone talk about photography this way. thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This video is a good articulation of how I’ve adapted my photography past the technical and more towards the interaction, people have a good time, they feel like they would love the photo.
Thanks for a concise treatise on photographic motivations, perspectives on what we do relative to the expanse of things within photography.
This very eloquently sums up and expands upon some feelings I have had about photography as of late (especially film photography). I have been diving pretty deep into analogue portrait, candid, and street photography and I have been finding myself getting frustrated by how much attention I am forced to pay to my gear (a Canon AE-1 or a Miranda Auto Sensorex-EE) instead of to the subjects and moments I am trying to capture in the present. This has especially been noticeable when I try to take portraiture of my partner, I spend so much effort trying to line up the angles and geometry and getting the settings *just right* that I hardly even feel like I'm in the same room as her.
To remedy this I have started exclusively using a point-and-shoot camera (Minolta Riva Zoom 75w) or a film SLR with fully automatic functionality (Pentax SF-1) for everything but long-exposure landscape photography and I have not looked back at all. I feel so much more in touch with what really matters to me: living in the present, not just capturing it.
Thank you for helping me consciously realize this with your video.
At one point in my life photography was an everyday experience. The cost of gear just kept going up. I gave up on updating my digital and went back to film. The cost of film keeps going up. Now days I just pick up my Les Paul and make music. There is no upgrading needed with a Les Paul.
Really interesting perspective. I find myself driving out into the countryside to shoot. Something I often did regardless of photography. I’ve only just realised that those experiences were a subject to photograph.
What I would say however, is that realising this is only the first step. Your enjoyment of the experience is an invitation to think deeper and to question what’s pulled you in. Understanding that takes you beyond memorialising the experience alone. It’s honing your unique perspective, insight and the beginning of revelation.
Portraits because of the need or desire to interact are one thing but then you can go further and find what’s deeper. These are all steps and they never really end but often we stop thinking we’ve found the answer.
I wanted to hate this video from reading the title. You've done a fantastic job in making me rage watch this. By the end, you've nailed the exact essence of what we do and why we do it. I agreed with nearly every point.
Fantastic! I hope this video gives people a deeper anchor into photography and helps them stick with it longer.
i just found this video on my home page and it's making me rethink everything lol
basically i had the mindset of the post(photography) is the purpose but its so true that for it to be "real" and for you to have fun and want to do it
its must be something that you would love doing anyway
in in hindsight it kinda makes sense
thank you for making this video
i love this fresh perspective
The machine that is a camera fascinates me. Taking light and creating an image that records that light in different ways is such a cool thing. Sensors, film, glass plates if you're really wanting to get into reenactments. All of it is a wonder and I end up just fiddling with a camera while bored and having nothing else to do. But I don't go to concerts, I don't have various conversations with people, there's no vistas I want to see or places I want to visit. I only just recently got a (working) dedicated camera and so far it's only subject has been the sky. Clouds, that's all I've photographed so far. It's all I've really wanted to photograph lately. Here one moment, changed in the next, then gone in a minute or two. I like to save those formations for just a few moments more. I don't even review the pictures much after they're taken, and I forget everything about that day even if I do go back through. But I still like to look at the sky and see some of those peaceful moments in life.
The video I wasn't looking for, but the video I absolutely needed to see. Thank you.
Really glad it resonated with you!
What a fascinating perspective , really hadn’t considered the philosophy or psychology, that drives a photographer before. Thank you for sharing, loads of thinking to do now , but definitely helps me understand why I like certain photography work , & may help me exploring more into portrait work.