Photography mixes so many things that I enjoy - it really is a great way to spend our time. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment - more next week!
Know that your insights are valuable and shared! Making it a proffesion rarely feeds the joy of creating. As Bob Ross and Meyerowitz says, the moment you hold a brush/camera, you have a license to paint/shoot.
I'm a Software Engineer in my weekdays, but I do cosplays, streets, mostly Human Interest in my weekends. People come and go, I like meeting with people, after all the technicals and mostly my introvert side in front of my desk, photography does that to me. One of my friend's recently just passed away, their family contacted me about it, and then thanked me that I took so many pictures of said person whilst still here with us living in this world. That's mostly what keep me moving, moments past, but memories last. Photography is as close as time machine we have currently.
Hi Jack. I take snaps of whatever takes my fancy on any given day for pleasure and my own amusement. I post them to my IG page, and have been doing so for more that ten years, they are my life archive. There used to be photo albums in peoples homes, I now have IG instead. Seeing the changes that have taken place during that time in my world, and others, is wonderful. I cherish the connections I have made with others from various places, and from various walks of life, just through taking a few snaps. My pictures matter to me for these reasons and is why I regard myself as a happy snapper. Enjoy the rest of your day down under.
Thanks for reaching out Colin - I think photography is the best hobby, really nothing like shooting for yourself. Great to hear from fellow photographers it’s why I started the channel!
I live in a smallish town, and just about every week one of my photos appears in someone else's memories on facebook. Knowing that I provide friends and acquaintances with images of their fond memories is pretty satisfying.
Jack, you should make this your main video on your page. It's excellent and really highlights who you are. I've been practicing mainly street photography for 22 years. I used to be a freelance event photographer and shot several portraits as well. I finally stopped accepting paid jobs because I hated the money and client pressure intermingling with my art. It didn't work for me. I have no regrets having dropped that. Now, outside of my full-time non-photo related work, I occasionally do a paid job but mostly volunteer my photos for others (events and portraits). I make a lot of people happy doing that, including myself. And I continue shooting street, sometimes seeking out publications but that's it. Like you, it's my therapy. By the way, your video is very timely for me. It has prompted me to something that I will write about since I'm considering blogging again or doing Medium/Substack. Thank you so much for the inspiration. 💡
This is my new channel trailer so glad it resonated! Interesting to hear about your experience Juliette. I have taken a few paid jobs here and there but always have more fun shooting for free. I’m sure client pressure in this day and age would be worse than ever. Substack is a great option, I use it to blog and podcast on my science channel.
Totally get it. I used to go fishing, it didn't matter if I didn't catch any fish, in fact sometimes I didn't even bother to bait the hook as catching was a disruption to simply sit and be. I also used to be a pro photographer but now I shoot for me. My favourite shots are not the ones that earn the most money, but ones I have a deep personal connection to. My Family, my dogs, a specific moment in time.
I know a few pro photographers who don’t even touch a camera anymore after retiring, glad to hear you’re still shooting. This is the best pastime in the world I think!
@@BokehTherapy I have had a few and photography has been one that has stayed with me a long time. Its nice you can pick it up and drop it for a while with no loss of skill and that helps with different life stages. I've had some like competitive dance where you have to train a couple of times a week just to maintain where you are.
I like share some pf my photos but when it comes right down to it I shoot because I love to, and that's strictly for me. It brings me joy and that's more than enough.
That's great to hear - enthusiasts like us keep the whole industry afloat. The pros I know don't actually have time to switch gear that often haha. Thanks for watching!
@@BokehTherapy Exactly! I shoot two Z bodies now but over the past few weeks have just purchased a 500mm and 300mm PF. Still great lenses that work great on my Z's.
@@BokehTherapy wow it actually is you, this is quickly becoming my favourite photography channel, the writing and presentation of the videos are so engaging. Keep it up
@@BokehTherapy you just had me last semester actually. Honestly I had been feeling a bit lost navigating the university work load and just wondering about my future in general, but seeing your videos honestly gave me a lot of comfort so thank you. I'm actually planning to head to Japan end of semester 2 and was looking for a new lens for the trip so it's funny how it all worked out.
Couldn’t agree more Jack! It’s so easy to get caught up in things and in the end it all doesn’t matter. Just take photos cause you enjoy the process.
Photography mixes so many things that I enjoy - it really is a great way to spend our time. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment - more next week!
This is the channel and content I've needed to see. I relate so much to your stories!
Thanks so much for watching - there are so many photographers like us in the community! Working on this week’s video now
I think the thing that has kept me going after 15 years is to focus more on the role my photography plays in the lives of others.
Know that your insights are valuable and shared! Making it a proffesion rarely feeds the joy of creating. As Bob Ross and Meyerowitz says, the moment you hold a brush/camera, you have a license to paint/shoot.
Totally agree! Pros and enthusiasts all have our place in this market, great to connect with other creators via UA-cam
I'm a Software Engineer in my weekdays, but I do cosplays, streets, mostly Human Interest in my weekends.
People come and go, I like meeting with people, after all the technicals and mostly my introvert side in front of my desk, photography does that to me.
One of my friend's recently just passed away, their family contacted me about it, and then thanked me that I took so many pictures of said person whilst still here with us living in this world.
That's mostly what keep me moving, moments past, but memories last. Photography is as close as time machine we have currently.
What an amazing story - thank you for sharing. I take a lot of photos for friends and family, you are right that it is rewarding on its own.
Hi Jack.
I take snaps of whatever takes my fancy on any given day for pleasure and my own amusement. I post them to my IG page, and have been doing so for more that ten years, they are my life archive. There used to be photo albums in peoples homes, I now have IG instead. Seeing the changes that have taken place during that time in my world, and others, is wonderful. I cherish the connections I have made with others from various places, and from various walks of life, just through taking a few snaps. My pictures matter to me for these reasons and is why I regard myself as a happy snapper. Enjoy the rest of your day down under.
Thanks for reaching out Colin - I think photography is the best hobby, really nothing like shooting for yourself. Great to hear from fellow photographers it’s why I started the channel!
I live in a smallish town, and just about every week one of my photos appears in someone else's memories on facebook. Knowing that I provide friends and acquaintances with images of their fond memories is pretty satisfying.
That’s amazing to hear - so many more applications of photography than just the commercial ones. Keep shooting!
And that is why I like this channel
Thanks so much - no full video this week, more to come next week
Love this mindset
Jack, you should make this your main video on your page. It's excellent and really highlights who you are.
I've been practicing mainly street photography for 22 years. I used to be a freelance event photographer and shot several portraits as well. I finally stopped accepting paid jobs because I hated the money and client pressure intermingling with my art. It didn't work for me. I have no regrets having dropped that.
Now, outside of my full-time non-photo related work, I occasionally do a paid job but mostly volunteer my photos for others (events and portraits). I make a lot of people happy doing that, including myself. And I continue shooting street, sometimes seeking out publications but that's it. Like you, it's my therapy.
By the way, your video is very timely for me. It has prompted me to something that I will write about since I'm considering blogging again or doing Medium/Substack. Thank you so much for the inspiration. 💡
This is my new channel trailer so glad it resonated! Interesting to hear about your experience Juliette. I have taken a few paid jobs here and there but always have more fun shooting for free. I’m sure client pressure in this day and age would be worse than ever. Substack is a great option, I use it to blog and podcast on my science channel.
@@BokehTherapy thanks and I’m looking forward to it.
Great video, love the introduction to this channel
Took me 6 months to finally make a channel trailer haha. Thanks!
What a wonderful introduction to the channel!
Thanks Eric - only took me 6 months to make a channel trailer haha, better late than never
@@BokehTherapy but you did it! And it really encapsulates the body of videos you have already created, and points to the future too.
Glad it made sense - working on next week’s video now. Long term review of Nikon 85mm f1.8 S shooting at night in Tokyo!
Well said!
Thank you!
Totally get it. I used to go fishing, it didn't matter if I didn't catch any fish, in fact sometimes I didn't even bother to bait the hook as catching was a disruption to simply sit and be. I also used to be a pro photographer but now I shoot for me. My favourite shots are not the ones that earn the most money, but ones I have a deep personal connection to. My Family, my dogs, a specific moment in time.
I know a few pro photographers who don’t even touch a camera anymore after retiring, glad to hear you’re still shooting. This is the best pastime in the world I think!
@@BokehTherapy I have had a few and photography has been one that has stayed with me a long time. Its nice you can pick it up and drop it for a while with no loss of skill and that helps with different life stages. I've had some like competitive dance where you have to train a couple of times a week just to maintain where you are.
I won’t be competitive dancing anytime soon that’s for sure
Well said!
Thank you! No full-length video this week due to work, more to come soon
@@BokehTherapy looking forward to it!
I’m here for it. Your art matters.
Thank you!
Mental health is wealth.
For sure - hope you’re doing well!
@@BokehTherapy to you as well Jack
I like share some pf my photos but when it comes right down to it I shoot because I love to, and that's strictly for me. It brings me joy and that's more than enough.
That's great to hear - enthusiasts like us keep the whole industry afloat. The pros I know don't actually have time to switch gear that often haha. Thanks for watching!
@@BokehTherapy 😆So true. They are too busy shooting!
So many still use DSLRs. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it haha
@@BokehTherapy Exactly! I shoot two Z bodies now but over the past few weeks have just purchased a 500mm and 300mm PF. Still great lenses that work great on my Z's.
A 300 and 500mm!! Do you shoot birds or wildlife? I tried a 250mm for a month and it was so hard haha
love your channel you kinda look like a lecturer I had for biology
It might have been me - I still lecture biology at university. Thanks for watching!
@@BokehTherapy wow it actually is you, this is quickly becoming my favourite photography channel, the writing and presentation of the videos are so engaging. Keep it up
Always great to meet former students. I think I have taught over 100,000 university students at this point. Hope you’re doing well!
@@BokehTherapy you just had me last semester actually. Honestly I had been feeling a bit lost navigating the university work load and just wondering about my future in general, but seeing your videos honestly gave me a lot of comfort so thank you. I'm actually planning to head to Japan end of semester 2 and was looking for a new lens for the trip so it's funny how it all worked out.
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Thanks!
Yours matter to me bro
Thanks so much bro! I'm at a conference all week, so no full length video this week. Finally took the time to make a channel trailer!