Watching this once again after reading "the meaning in the making" - what a great perspective to have. I also have those days of feeling that I am in a rut and I need to get out and have a shutter therapy, or just nature and being alone with my creative self kind of therapy. The fact that I know now where you started and seeing where you are now, and following you for the last couple of years through this - makes me believe I can do the same. Makes me feel inspired. Thank you Sean

Excuse my language, but God Fucking Dammit this is an amazing piece of art. 1. You're inspiring photographers to take risks. 2. You're vulnerable in your weakness and showing a desire to improve on a skill 3. You're reinvigorating your love for your craft. 3. You're exploring a gorgeous land that I've never specifically heard of. 4. You're informing on how to take landscape photos. 5. You're showing that experienced photographers get in a rut and need inspiration. 6. You're proving that just going out and shooting for yourself is key to staying inspired. 7. You're still in love with your craft. 8. You're taking gorgeous video on top of photos. 9. You're tastfully and stylistically editing together video with music to document and show off gorgeous compositions. 10. You're showing that sometimes we just have to sit and wait, which is basically impossible for an American entrepreneur. I've found a new hero. Not only because you're good at what you do, but you're honest. And you've inspired me to be honest and put myself out there. Thank you, Sean. Forever subscribed.

What did I just stumbled upon purely accidentally. Brilliant...just brilliant. It's like watching a movie about the heart and soul of modern digital photography. It's like this video has been directed, produced, edited, mixed and the script written by a bunch of genius people. Just amazing. Thank you so much for your time and effort.

It just feels therapeutic watching and listening to someone on youtube who is not shouting. Thank you. Some youtubers could learn something from you.

I've never seen such an inspiring video. Thank you.

Amazing how you took the time to do this and then shared it in order to inspire others. That's generosity..

I find your contents much richer and deeper than other photography related youtube channels. I appreciate that you stress on the fact that photography is not just composing some beautiful looking frames.

Greetings from the future, Sean! As a Canadian living in the U.S. the word "awesome" gets over-used. I've taken, here, to using the word you brits use, "brilliant!" People here look at me askance. LOL So... BRILLIANT AND AWESOME! Your results were worth the effort that you put into it! Nice editing! A couple of decades ago, for a few years I had gotten away from my love of photography and sold my equipment and bought a cheap, point n shoot Minolta APS film camera... busy with house n kids. After a divorce, I felt lost and decided to buy camera gear again... that step had saved my life. Although, many years ago, I taught photography and had a full colour darkroom, I'd forgotten what a "mind-saving" process just going out and shooting was! Fast forward to a few years ago and, again, because of a health issue, I couldn't even carry a DSLR around my neck, which was HORRIBLE because bird/nature photography was my thing and that meant a long, heavy lens. My health has improved but I've since learned how lovely it is just to walk about with a small "street" camera. In these present times of sociopolitical turmoil, the MINDFUL process of photography helps to keep us photographers sane... LITERALLY! Thanks for the encouragement, bro! I'm now on Instagram because of people like you. Take care!

THANK YOU Sean for inspiring me and reminding me of the passion I still have for photography. I've been living a rollercoaster of emotions for a while and the fact I have found you is the greatest relief I've had since then. Watching this first video gave me a huge exhalation of motivation.

Well done. You have that wonderful "poetic" ingredient in your personality which is inspiring. I think all pros would benefit from more poetry and less technology in their work.

Your experiences from your commitment to get out and shoot like this could be the focus of your podcast. Pure creativity.

I have view a great deal of photographic tutorials on KZfaq over the years ( I'm no spring chicken) and I would say that this is the most wholehearted seminar I've viewed, please keep it up I will be subscribing.

Subscribed. EXACTLY the right attitude. Talent is easy, motivation takes constant effort. Keep it up.... I'll be watching. Cheers!

I love how much you love learning, man. It's inspiring to see a professional like yourself constantly stretching yourself and improving your art. I feel like mastery doesn't exist in this form of art because of how much there is to learn and grow into. I'm addicted to your videos and, as a brand new photographer, your videos give me the hunger to form relationships and shoot and try and learn and fail and learn more.

I’ve watched you for a while now and am always eager to hear your teaching, story telling and truth telling. Honesty, vulnerability risk taking, humility. You’re on a good path. Your interview with Pal2tech led me to your book which led me to this older video. It’s one of my all-time favorites. Good luck on the rest of your journey!

Catching up on your older videos is helping me to keep the flame going while locked down in Spain. Thank you for your insights.

I shoot products as well (for different reasons, of course), and I understand 100% what you mean. I'm going through that right now, and this video has been extremely insightful breakdown of that problem, and what to do to try to solve it. Thank you!

Welcome to the landscape photographer's world, "you don't control light, you wait for light".

Im originally from Puerto Rico, currently in California USA. I wanted to thank you for your stellar content. A total search accident led me to your channel. I've read many comments and many before me have said in better words what I wish to say. Your content is one of the reasons we trudge for hours through total crap, so that we may find something worth our time. Mil gracias de corazon.

One of the most humble and authentic photography teachers ever.

I love that shot of video with the snow in slow motion!

Inspiring Video, Instant Subscribe !!!!!

I don't know what your talking about Sean... an exceeptional set of images that capture the majesty of the location and the spirituality one feels just being there.

ive spent the past 19 years growing up in snowdonia and everyday it never fails to take my breath away

One of the best videos I've seen in a while!

You tube suggested this video to me, glad I watched it, liked everything you said, I'm still at the early stages of shooting everything like you said and never want to lose that creativity and enjoyment of doing so, this video was a nice nudge to keep up the enjoyment I have with photography and to not let it become a daily chore, thank you

Thanks Sean for sharing this video, as photographers I agree is this not about pushing our boundaries and working outside of our comfort zone so we can broader our perspectives to become better photographers.

This is one of the best videos i've seen in ages. Not just for the photography aspect, but purely on life itself. I will certainly re-watch this one many times. Nice work, Sean.

I totally relate to this. Have been taking photographs for many years, but last September decided I needed a new challenge and now combine the photography with wild camping and a video blog. Totally excited about shooting again.

What a fabulous, informative and inspirational short film this is!

You’re such an inspiration. Photography had always intrigued me yet I had never really taken it up in a way to tell myself that yes, I really love this thing and I want to do it until about 5months back when my wife gave me a canon m50. And each day since then, it has been such a constant love, eagerness to learn a little more everyday and throughout all these tour videos and photos have been a revelation. So yes, a shout out of thanks to you.

Your video of the snow hitting the graveyard is fantastic.

Beautiful and inspiring video sean!

This is like the most inspirational video I've ever watched to be honest

Just wow. Sean, your vulnerability to the creative process is an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your journey and helping me jump start my own.

Oh my words! Completely blown away by your sheer honesty and the love you have for teaching us about photography. This clearly shows how way ahead you are in terms of thinking compared to other KZfaqrs or Photographers in general. Thank you so much Sean for your amazing content that you post on KZfaq. 😀👍🏻

Wow Sean you cannot believe how you inspire us all! Thank you that although you said you are an introvert you give your knowledge to hundert of thousands of people! Amazing thank you for that! Forever subscribed

Amazing video, very inspiring! Your filming style is awesome too! You explained things perfectly and you really have a way with words when it comes to describing your quest in this video. I am absolutely subscribed... Thank you!

Damn. This was worth my time. If you ever fancy shooting street in Amsterdam, tulips in April, windmills or flat countryside, I'll set you up in the attic for a couple of days, drive you to the most photogenic spots and ask nothing in return. Except hanging around with my camera, learning from you and being inspired. This video was that good.

I am trying to learn Photography and I've watched a fair amount of videos lately. You Sir, are the first one that absolutely deserves a Subscription. No stupid ads, no product placement - just passion for art and creativity. Awesome! Greetings from Germany!

Beautifully inspiring video! Thank you!

Great work on this, love the drone footage.

I love how your videos are very reflective and in particular how you very articulately relate your personal insights to the development of the art. As a true master educator, who comfortably takes on the role of learner as well, you then deftly move the the focus from yourself and then enable us, the apprentices (and masters as well) to take away the learnings and inspire us to practice. This is truly wonderful and inspirational viewing and a masterpiece in educating and training. Thank you Sean!

Thanks for that. You talked like we all share the same journey, not knowing too much, but finding truth in us here and there. Really authentic. Cheers!

wow this video was so inspiring! Now I want to pursue photography more than ever!

Outstanding video. I am a Welshman living in Australia who has recently taken up photography. You have inspired me greatly. You remind me of Thomas Heaton (another youtuber), however you add a certain "human element" which I thoroughly enjoy. Looking forward to more of the same, as those shots you have produced are exceptional.

Your videos always inspire me Sean. They are beautifully photographed and put together and your content is unmatched. May your journey continue on.

I loved this video! I always learn so much more from just watching people busy at work in their art form, rather than structured tutorials. This film had a great pace and atmosphere, passively giving out practical tips while also inspiring photographers to just enjoy their art form. Great work, thank you.

This is the most Motivating, inspiring, and honest video i watched about this field till the moment Thanks alot

Thanks, many useful information and very pleasant to watch.

I just stumbled upon this and have to reiterate what Landon said four years ago. Your photos are great and you're persona and way to tell a story is incredible. Thank you so much for this!

I love the way you give us an insight into your thought process when you take pictures and why you do it. It makes your videos amazingly inspirational as well as educational. 👍🏼😉

I would agree with some other commenters that most of your final shots look a bit overcooked--particularly, the sharpening and colors feel excessive. But I also think you should ignore comments like mine if that's the look you wanted and you enjoyed the process. We should all be following your advice and your example rather than criticizing you in KZfaq comments. Your motivations and your message are spot on. Thanks for this.

Hey Sean, great video! Just rewatched it after a year or so. I'm planning a trip to the British Isles and Snowdonia is one of the goals. That graveyard or church you visited, which one is that? I've set my eyes on St. Michael's just outside of Snowdonia, but that one you visited looked really nice and moody too (if it's not the same).

Thankyou. I can't add anything beyond what others have already said so eloquently. You're a huge inspiration to many and this type of video has more heart and content than countless technical ones. You have made me want to get my camera out again, I lost heart for a while, so thankyou for this

Sean, you are an inspiration to all. I’ve only recently discovered your channel and having watched a few of your videos and discovering your history and background I am super impressed by what you have achieved. Not only are you a fantastic tutor and portrait photographer you have demonstrated that you don’t have to be a “one trick pony” Your landscape shots are incredible. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and teaching us about life. You are the Guru 🙏😊🙏

Men, keep doing this please ! This is so motivating :O Thank you

Awesome video, loved it. Sick editting too.

I just found you 10 minutes ago and I am honestly in love with you and your work. From your photography to your film and editing. Superb work and thank you for being so inspiring.

One of the things that I like about this video is the contact with nature. For me landscaping means meditation, relaxation. There is no worries and time. Another reason that I liked the video is experimentation. You play it by ear. Sometimes you might get good or bad results, at the end you learn from your mistakes, but mainly the contact with mother nature. Enjoy the moment.

I don't know if this is much of a tutorial. I mean you have some tips and thoughts. But this is more inspirational and I really enjoyed it. I'm a landscape photographer and I feel like I have lost that joy to photograph. I need to do something like this to get that inspiration back.

How i wish to see a collaboration of You, Thomas Heaton and Peter Mckinnon on a photography video.. you guys are truly inspirational :) .. Thank you so much for your work!

Beauty of simplicity and clarity in this video. I would dig every video from your trip out of safe zone and shoot along with your viewers.

Thank you so much for being such an inspiring person. I'm not doing photography for a long time but your videos and pictures inspire me to go on and to improve, so I can shoot some that I am really proud of. Thank you again, and bravo, I (even if I'm far from good right now) found your work absolutely amazing.

Jesus Christ! I was not expecting the amazingness of those shots!

“I’m no landscape photographer “! 😂😂😂 Who are you trying to fool?

This is a very inspiring video, thanks a lot for this. You took some great shots! I'd like to say that I love your vlog-style presentation: this format of tutorial is very refreshing and entertaining, your voice and manner of talking is very calming, the drone shots and the time lapses make it a lot better, and Snowdonia is a very beautiful place. Subscribed.

even though I hear this pretty often, I must say that your way of expressing it is just...brilliant. Thank you!

great video, thanks for the information, now a question, which app you used to watch the sunrise and sunset? thank you

These videos really speak to me as I am sure they do to many others. I started photography as a hobby as a form of artistic expression. For me, since it is not a job, I am free to try whatever without any fear of judgement and I never thought about this from a professional photographer standpoint. It is hard to break out of your comfort zone in favor of growth. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you and keep them coming.

Not just a great photographer but a great filmmaker too. Never seen such dramatic and intense videos by any other photographer in the world

Sean thank you so much for taking us on this journey with you. You really spoke to me.

I think you did AMAZING, keep doing you, your photography is amazing and the fact that you're going out of your comfort zone to keep the mystery in photography alive for yourself is so awesome! I found your channel recently and I'm a subscriber your content is amazing and I learn awesome things from you which is super cool! Thanks Sean.

Great video. I'm just starting doing this, almost four years after this video. Brilliant.

Beautiful, stunning, so touching. You’re a beautiful, genuine soul, I can tell, and I love your art and the way you think and speak. Keep creating. It’s so appreciated. I hope you feel that and joy from your creations. Thank you for this video and your channel.

Thank you for posting this! Everything you said about getting stale and needed to get out and doing something you are not completely comfortable with really hit home.

I immediately want to visit Snowdonia now! Beautiful pictures and a very inspiring film you made. Thank you very much for sharing.

Wow, what an inspirational video. This is why we love photography.

Beautiful Photos and inspiring video...thanks Sean. I am retired and new in landscape photography. Your videos inspire me to keep going and not give up.

I just revisited this and so glad I did. I think you nailed the shots...arty and beautiful as everything you do.

Those images turned out beautifully. I have a strong appreciation for your channel, it resonates with me so much.

Thanks Sean. Every cloud has a ray of sun just waiting for the right moment.

loved every bit of this. From the location, the music, the editing... most of all the message. Thanks!

Thanks Sean, I haven't shot in a long time. Watching your videos have re-inspired me. Thanks for opening yourself up to the world, it's a beautiful place for it. Lovely outlook you have and the images you have produced bespeak this. Please keep it up and all the best from me down under.

Anybody else who has never seen clouds like that? Those things are huge! Absolutely amazing!

Love it! Some beautiful landscapes captured. Thank you.

Thank you for sharing! Your cinematography is stunning. Can’t wait to see the results

Gorgeous shots, Sean! Thanks for the video. Snowdonia is so breathtaking!

A very well filmed tutorial, thanks for sharing. Great images especially the last. A lot more than a landscape photography tutorial. Good work Sean

Mind blown. Incredible piece and simply magnificent photos.

Inspiring... Thank you Sean. As a 27 year long pro, I have often done what you suggest, and it has always worked wonders for my freelance state of mind, as has tech innovations (the purchase of an a7R2 and pulling out my old exotic lenses was a creative boost also). We all need to keep reinventing ourselves, and learning new things.. its called life. PS. Your landscapes certainly aren't shabby!! Looking forward to the next installment :)

Amazing, not only the wonderfull pictures that came out in the end, also the path you followed to upgrade yourself and inspiring people who have the same hobby or job arround photographing.

This was the first video of yours that ever popped up in my recommendations and I’ve been an avid admirers ever since. When I first saw this I had just started doing freelance and was afraid of becoming complacent (which I did eventually) and wanted to find new challenges. Now I’m happy to say I’ve found a few diverse styles I love, and try to challenge myself as often as I get a chance.

I love this video! I landed on this a while back before heading to the maritimes provinces of Canada. I wanted to learn more about photography and more specifically about landscape photography. This video shaped my mindset for my trip!

Photography indeed is kind of meditation for you, it reflects in your work & music. You sound honest and matured, looking forward to learning from you.

I watch a lot of your stuff on YT, because it's always damn good. But this is a video I missed until now. But, it's never to late, and those images, are simply world class. Thank you for sharing them with us.

Great video, as a Welshman i understand the patience needed to produce an image in the unsavory weather of the Welsh wilderness. Thank you for sharing your process as a designer of products i also hit the peaks and lows. A quote i have at the forefront of my mind is "travel the only thing you can spend money on that will make your richer. Great stuff.

Awesome video and very inspirational. It made me feel fortunate because I'm not a professional and have no desire to be one, which gives me the freedom to fully enjoy my form of photography without any outside pressure. The only pressure I have is what I put on myself. So, I can wholeheartedly relate to what you're saying. I have several hobbies, but photography is, by far, my favorite. You're on the right track to remain creative. Thanks for sharing.

You came back with some really great work. Thanks for the inspiring video.

I was brought up on Snowdonia and recognise the location of every shot you took - all amazing and all great memories. Inspiring message too. Thanks