Bryan! Your videos are sooooo good. It's so special to hear about your process and the stories behind your photographs. I'm not sure if it's the little tinklin'-tunes and violins that you add in, but I'm always left with tears in my eyes. I think it's not the violins as much as it is your portrayal of the phenomenon of being afraid to do something, and doing it anyways. The accomplishment of that and the reward of a beautiful portrait is moving. As always, thanks for sharing.

I imagine that if you had a small portfolio to show to the people you want to ask for a portrait that would increase the positive answers to the request. Love your portraits!

I'm sure this has been suggested before. But having a few beers always helps me to approach people and ask to take their picture. lol

4:15 - Oh yeah! This helps a lot! Until the excitement filled us, without thinking about anything, do our job. It's so familiar 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🔥🔥

Travis #2 with the smile is the best. That smile that says "I have a secret."

The portrait of him looking off into the distance isn’t just a beautiful portrait but there’s feeling in his face. You look at that and get a sense of how his day’s been, what’s on his mind. That’s something I aspire to with my own image making, great job.

Man... I saw this and thought, Chuck Palahniuk shoots portraits? And the thumbnail lead me to believe that he's quite good at it!

You Sir are a Master...I believe books will be written about you, stories will be told, your journey and the way you tell it have struck a cord with me...FYI I also live in IL and a small farm town...and does it ever have some photographic scenes to offer...VERY VERY inspired by you! Thank you for being you. You Sir are my favorite visual/audio story teller. Thx

I really enjoyed this and I have no idea about making portraits as I am a landscape photographer but I always involve a human element somewhere. I like how you approach people. I generally rake a small portfolio or use my iPhone to show ppl my website. I use 8 x10 primarily but for quick portraits of my homelands and ppl I use my ancient iPhone and get their email mails or address and mail the results as soon as I can. Ppl really appreciate that. I do very quick images before they get into their "poses". Sometimes I will stop at rest stops and ask if I can photograph a group or family and they always says yes. When out in the field. I just wave at ppl passing by and they soon come over and ask about the " strange" camera and ask why I use it. I often let them see the image on the ground glass and that awes many. Ppl are very happy to talk about their lands.

You are the only photographer I follow where the length of the videos are always far too short. You are inspiring, captivating and your passion is contagious. Please don't stop dude!

I love that first portrait of the young man smoking and sitting on the tailgate. The shot with his back to you, awesome. I really appreciate your work and the overall asthetic and pacing of the videos. Thanks

Driving 40 minutes 3 times is serious dedication and it was well worth it!! Honestly having him with his back to the camera turned out better than I think having him facing the camera would have. It really makes this seem more like a still from a movie and less like a portrait

Bryan I haven't commented for a while (didn't want to be annoying saying the same thing all the time). But I just have to say this old lady really finds your videos, your thoughts, and your discussions very real and so worthwhile. Thank you for sharing all of what you share.

I have been watching this series for a long time. This is easily one of my favorites. The photo of Jesse looking into the back of his truck, not facing you is amazing. Even without seeing his face, he looks contemplative. You don't always need the eyes or face to get emotive images. Looking forward to seeing all of these together in a collection.

I love your reasoning behind making these photos, very pure and true. I wonder when they see these photos of themselves if it’s like a new perspective or light. Like the one man joking about being a model, has he ever seen himself that way? Anyway, I love your videos, your work ❤

Legit one of my favorite KZfaq channels! And not because we have the same name lol. Awesome portraits!

Please don't stop making these videos.

your storytelling layered with a background ambient music is so spot on, that it feels like you’re reading a book. congrats, keep up the good work !

incredible photographs! I'm so glad you went back to get that blue truck, very much worth it.

Bryan, I don't comment on youtube videos a lot but I just wanted you know know that you're my favourite youtuber. The brutal honesty you share about your process rings so true. I honestly don't understand why you don't have more subscribers, your videos bring me joy. Well done sir.

Your storytelling gives your already beautiful work a level of impact that is immeasurable. It's this sort of intangible element that makes your videos a true pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing your work and your experiences.

This is what photography is all about, totally authentic and really inspiring work. Stunning portraits that capture the subjects perfectly and make the viewer feel as if they've know them for years.

12:07 simply amazing. Love the narration, there’s a lot to take away. Just keeps getting better and better!

Mate, you have a new subscriber in Australia now. Thank you for this wonderful piece of work. Your portraits are stunning and I have quite an emotional response to them. They really reveal the beauty, character and vulnerability of your subjects - almost laid bare. I have a beautiful Chamonix, a stack of gorgeous lenses and plenty of film I haven't touched in years. Thanks to you, I am committed to making a few portraits this week. How about that! Cheers and thanks from Sydney, Dave

Bryan…I stopped this video at 6:45 in to say how much I enjoy your work. It’s great to see how your work is evolving. I know you know this but don’t get down if you don’t take a shot. If it doesn’t feel right…there’s a reason. -robb

Beautiful portraits. "Nothing of me is original ..." It really resonated with me.

The thumbnail (portrait of Travis) for this video really drew me in, Bryan. I just got a 4x5 monorail cam myself and to learn, I've been soaking up whatever LF videos I can find on KZfaq and reading as much as I can. The pace of this video and the quality of the photos makes me optimistic for the journey ahead. Just know your stories and your shots have impact.

I really want a book with this series.

kid on the hood photo is awesome!

It's interesting to hear you talk about a 'favourite' shot of the blue shirt blond guy. I don't really have one and I try not to think in terms of favourites anymore. Each shot has something different to contribute and instead I am 'judging' the series as a whole rather than singling out a particular shot per se. Where is it written we have to choose a favourite? I think the shot of him staring into the distance conveys better because of the previous shot witnessed of him smiling. The set has some great juxtaposition and together they build up a better impression of blond blue boy than a single stand alone image. One might argue that single stand alone images are not photography and that photography is plural and needs more than a single image to properly sell. I love this channel.

You’re an artist man, absolutely stunning work and determination.

Amazing last portrait with his back to the camera, loved them all but this stood out, watched this at 6,20am, set me up for the day. Cheers

Man, each one of those shots got more and more stunning. You must have an incredible body of work for this project so far, I can't wait to see your book!

amazing photos, Bryan. We can all see your progression in not just the technical execution, but the feelings your photos are capturing. Awesome work.

I’m always chuffed when there’s a new video from you, Bryan. Really enjoyed this one. Fantastic portraits. The quality of your content is second to none. 👌

Your portraits are quite something. Wonderful.

Really nice video with the complimentary music. Short enough to watch before bed ;)

This video just singlehandedly pulled me out of a creative hole. It is an extremely moving watch, the way you talk, the stories connected with the creation of these photos, the music and of course the photos themselves hit a deep spot. I don‘t know if it‘s because I‘m coming out of a dark time, but your video almost moved me to tears at several points throughout. Besides the emotional impact, you inspired me to take more time with my photos, and patiently valuing the moment I am capturing. The photos speak to me on a deep level, I loved every single one. Thank you for making my day.

Great portraits! Print one and put it on your wall!

This video is so captivating. I pressed play on your video, cranked the treadmill to about an 8.0 speed and started watching and running. Before I knew it, the video is over and so is my run. You completely stole all of my attention from everything else around me with your words and images. I’m so proud of you and how far you’ve come. You tell the best stories. Now I’m expecting at least 5 videos a week so I can get through these runs a bit easier. 🖤

Incredible images Bryan

Hi, darling And I really like this frame at 08:53 This smile looks real, like many people in life You captured that moment! Yes, it may look strange, but it is very beautiful and honorable. Great job and great shots very atmospheric video

Really enjoyed this. Been watching photo videos all day. This was the best. Making an “average” person beautiful…to make people realize that they are in-fact… beautiful. I loved it.

Thank you for making actual photography content. Intensely enjoyable honest and fun to watch.

i can't wait for the project Bryan! An idea came while hearing you talk about your love for cars and small towns and your own history; maybe the project could do something picture and narrative wise with both cars and horses together, and the people who take care of them and love them. Something to think about! Excited for the next one

Another great video ... stunning portraits yet again ... Thank you

My favorite artist for art sake is Bukowski. I'm not as much a fan of the stuff he wrote earlier in life but his book "Last Night of the Earth Poems" is very inspirational for any artist looking for inspiration.

Fantastic man! Now this is inspiring. I've been thinking about portraits with my new (old) Hasselblad.

I thought I recognized the JB bridge. Good vid…fresh!!! Love the ideas and location. Good work!!👏👏👏👍

I do the exact same work that you do in a completely different environment. It's inspiring to say the least. Often times what I will try, and I am not shy like you, is well, would you be willing to tell me something in or about this special place that you really care about/and or proud of. Not only does it get the focus off them, but gets them jazzed about their environment. We are so lucky to be capturing what is pretty much going to be lost. It sucks to miss a great one, but we honor consent. It's not about us. But you make a lot of deep friends along the way, and show America what we America are really about. Extremely diverse, welcoming, and caring. It's taken me decades to come close to truly understanding the ethos of our country.

Always watch your videos multiple times, they always leave an indelible mark on me. I just found you about two months ago, and I binge watched your channel to get caught up with the present. But I watched them in reverse order which was interesting. Now I wait just like the rest of the poor folks out there for the next one to arrive. But I am a quality over quantity guy, so I don't mind waiting at all. Approaching strangers is a hard thing for me too. It's been a few years, but for a time I would head down to the city to find willing people for street portraits. Nothing at all like the quality you produce, but it was fun and now I am thinking I may do it again. Thanks for being so authentic and producing videos that bring a real human story.

this is soooooooo good!!!! HUMAN ELEMENTS that's the exactly what I'm looking for too

beautiful work

You make a valid point about having someone within the boundaries of the picture without necessarily interacting with the camera. It is still a portrait.

Dude, so many wonderful portraits in this video.

Sometimes the process of kicking yourself over not doing what you need to do, is what's needed to build up the courage and determination to just do it when the chance comes again. You have a great way of telling the story around the photos, which makes the video so much more interesting than many photography youtubers.

Sometimes you do your best thinking when you don't give yourself time to think.

smashed it again. once the project is complete would love to see all the selected images together or in a show.

When I look at your portraits I want to know the people. The portraits are a little bit hypnotizing. Thank you for sharing your work and your thoughts behind the photos.

Palahniuk: a genius

You have a sincere quality toward your work how you approach people and the way you photograph them. There’s a subtitle quality that makes me feel I’m not alone with my own life and my thoughts.

I really njoyed this video. Subscribed. We need more photographers doing this type of video and not pushing gear to viewers.

He does it again.

beautiful photos👏🏼

If this video doesn’t get 10 million views, the world is broken. This is a masterclass.

Really nice work.

I actually like the portrait with the smile more than the first one. It's a genuine smile that for me adds to the character of the image. But either way, fantastic work with all of the photos and the video too!

Keep doing what you're doing. I appreciate you speaking about the vulnerability and the challenges you have as a part of this - it's inspiring to me as I face many of the same ones myself. These portraits are stunning and you are just getting better and better.

This is a nice video man, the production value is top! And your photography style is clean. glad to have found your account.

Awesome

Simply incredible. I have to be honest, out of all the channels on KZfaq, I genuinely look forward to your videos. I love that you’re true to yourself no matter the consequence. Keep doing what you’re doing.

I enjoy hearing your insights into the creative process. We all struggle with variations of these n different ways. I would recommend a short, excellent book titled Art and Fear, the Perils and Rewards of Artmaking, one of the more insightful books on the challenges faced by creative artists.

Exquisite, story and pictures.

This is a really beautiful and considerate piece of work, and I love your photos. The last with the man looking into the truck being a favourite. Your work is so careful and beautiful - thank you for sharing.

Thank you Bryan for saving my sanity, and your gift of taking us away to a serene calm space!

Absolutely gorgeous portraits, Bryan, and a fantastic video. You’re putting together an amazing photo project, and I can’t wait for the book, exhibit, etc.

Such a beautiful video, this project is very interesting. Finding myself in many of these photos so thank you for making them. What a beautiful feeling to make a photo that so perfectly exemplifies what you want from a project.

Wow, these are fantastic.

Hey Brian, came across you channel just this week and its so so good. Love your video and the story behind what you are talking about. The portraits in this video are stunning. Love the one of Jessie with his back to the camera....just stunning. Please keep sharing and putting your work in front of us as its truly inspiring. Can't wait to see some more. Cheers Marc from New Zealand.

The title le is a bit misleading but I’m happy i clicked it. Really nice portraits and video. Yes, you gotta just go for it. If it was easy everybody would get great photos. Keep pushing 🙌 (saying that to myself too ;)

What a great way to start the day. Thank you for making these videos.

This is so awsome Bryan. Thank you for posting so much of your thoughts surrounding everything that you do when shooting. It is brave of you and always so rewarding for us to take part in. The portrait with the boy and the young man might just be two of you best in my opinion. The presence in their faces are so intense and so There! I always look forward seeing your videos here and I love taking part in your progress. Once you get published I will be one of the first to buy your book!

The subject of the final portraits in this video showed himself so much through your work with him. He seemed so young but yet so tired and vulnerable at the same time. I think it’s interesting that he made that comment when the girls were walking by that they’re going to think he’s a model as if to question himself. I really think your portraits of him reminded me of a character similar to Paul Newman in “Cool Hand Luke”. Very well done and as always, thank you for the eye opening perspective🤘

Wow, I think the photos of Travis are some of my favourite I've seen from you! Love the last one too, very unique way to involve people who don't want to have their photo taken. Looking forward to the next one!

12:05 wowwwww, that's going to be the cover of your book isn't it? Keep going Bryan, you're on a hell of a roll!

An old school printed portfolio will go a long way towards getting folks convinced. Also, things will get easier over time. Doing it more is the key and more importantly praise yourself because you should shoot for yourself! Cool video man!

Another great video man. There won't ever be a video of yours I won't watch and enjoy. Thank you as always

Wow ! Great video but the portrait of the guy , looking into the camera, that's capturing the emotion . The last image, everything has come together. Great idea, getting the owner into the image. Really great work, Bryan. KB

You deserve way more subscribers. Quality content, relaxing atmosphere and you inspire me to shoot more film. I’m glad i found you!

Wonderful video, Bryan. Thank you!

Let's agree to disagree: the "look into the camera" portrait is SO powerful.

Excellent work as always! Keep pushing!

You should be very proud, nice wor and always a pleasure to watch. do you return with prints to the people you meet and photographs

The narration is superb… inspiring…

Beautiful work, I'm a portrait guy for the most and I'd be jumping with joy if I'd taken some of those shots. Thanks for sharing and your hard work, a great video as always. If only all KZfaq channels were as good as yours. Cheers

Thank you for sharing your sincere lovely energy, makes me want to go out more and capture those "lost" portraites ..

oh boi here we go. was waiting for a new video!

so great mate! beautiful portraits and beautiful message to the video. has immediately inspired me to go out and take more photos. Thank you

Thank you, not much to say, but the story behind this video is very inspiring to me:) I like the way the videos are composed and your voice matches the tone of the video perfectly, inspiring to watch and enjoyable to listen to, almost like a podcast which again I really like:) may the inspiration keep flowing:)

Wow I just found your channel… Getting to hear your thought processes and being so candid with your struggles of social anxiety is both incredibly inspiring and relatable. And the story you are telling with your photography is just absolutely amazing. Beautiful portraits