Brokeback Mountain vibes

Thanks for the images, I am laying in a hospital bed after flying to Argentina to shoot a personal photography and publishing project I had in mind. After sitting on a plane for 13 hours without even moving to go to the bathroom. When I left the plane I collapsed due to the blood clots formed in my legs I’m a tall guy the doctors said I’m lucky to be alive. So here I am watching all my favourite videos about photography and your road trip has inspired me for my next project once I’ve edited the Argentina photos.

First of all: You are the youtube I enjoy watching the most. There's always a mood/vibe in your videos that feels so soothing and your work is beutiful! Secondly: Can you pleeeeaaaase share all the music you use for your videos? Maybe make like a Spotify playlist (unless you already have?)? And lastly: Thank you for posting your videos of your work here, it gives me so much joy and inspiration.

Maybe your desire to go drink and hang out in bars is the same part of you that allows you to take such empathetic portraits of strangers. I think recently I have been trying to cut myself slack and remind myself that things I may label as bad habits or vices or whatever are the same part of me that allows me to be creative, if I was just in work mode 24/7 I think that I would suffer creatively. All about finding that balance right? In the end you made some great work, hung out with the fam, and made an awesome video! Great job dude. Congrats on getting married!

Can't believe I just found your channel, great stuff. Not sure if you still have problems with C41. I had a lot of trouble as well, but finally figured it out. My procedure is: 1. heat some water and the developer to a bit over 38C (the desired temperature), pour the water in and just let the film and tank warm up (very important). 2. keep the thermometer in the developer, when it hits 38.2, pour out the water and pour in the developer, the developer should cool down to around 37.9 in the span of development, so you'll stay in the optimum range. Then you should be good, the bleach and fixer are not as critical in terms of temp. To prevent leakage, pour in the bleach/blix, hold down the cap and invert it once, then leak out the air, invert it twice, then leak out the air. Hold down the cap slightly for the rest of the bleach, when you feel the middle of the cap bulbing out, leak out the air. You should be all good.

Really love 24:55, you with your large format, mountains each side, such a cool shot.

"The film community wasn't ready for that one".... perfect. Just perfect.

Next time, Ouray to Telluride, and via Black Bear Pass!

I see a Bryan Birks video uploaded, I press play

Thanks for sharing & congratulations on getting married.

I was just there for the first time two weeks ago! Beautiful!

Wow😮, amazing piece, I started to watch and wondered would I continue, couldn't take my eyes off it in the end, 🎉

Excellent video and some great shots in there. Well done. A successful adventure I'd say. Cheers!

yo, #1 congrats on wedding and #2, 100% enjoy the people around you 1st capture the moments when you can

wonderful video and i 100% agree the contact with people makes the time and also every picture much more worth.

felt u with buds...so real

I love your "Oh, okay" when shooting that Fuji. lol

Segment at 5:00… Amen brother.

I don't even need to be on a road trip to get lost in the moment and just enjoy the experience. I've always got big plans but I've also got a huge tendency to get distracted by things. But this video, and the images within, are beautiful. It's fantastic. Thank you for sharing.

Another great video Bryan - very relaxing and therapeutic. Over the years I’ve been following you, I enjoy the conversations you have and talk about - how about recording those and incorporate into your images e.g. accompanying QR code in a book etc. Even the guy with the Jeep (who didn’t want his portrait taken) the shot of the Jeep “overlayed” with him talking about his life experience (without seeing him) would be really powerful. Imagination is a powerful thing :- ) Cheers - Peter…….and best wishes to you and your beautiful bride.

Bryan, do not do yourself a disservice on the imagery. They may not have been as good as you were hoping/expecting, but to others, it was littered with very pleasing frames mate! Again, a lovely slow paced watch along that was no doubt for many, hugely enjoyable 👊

Solid fun! Great images, awesome share!

Mannn I reall really enjoyed that video. Pretty awesome work

It is a really nice video with a really good message!

Great to watch you guys full of enthusiasm and great that you also show all your uncertainties and doubts in your vids. Greetings and congrats from Europe!

Thank you for making this video and for sharing it. Some incredible scenery and great shots. I miss my road trips in the US when I used to visit for work and tag on a holiday. Get through bags of jerky! How many of those little 16mm cine frames would fit on a sheet of 4x5. Good luck with the wedding and I hope you and your wife have a long and happy marriage. And lots of hugs ;)

By the way, enjoy the wedding! It flies by so remember to eat and dance with your wife :)

Wonderful vid, Bryan. Again, I am impressed by the genuineness of the feelings expressed. No need for you to explain (much less, apologize for) the resulting images--many of which are lovely. Congrats of the upcoming nuptials. I will continue to follow your career with interest,

So good Bryan. The planets align and my three favourite photographers on KZfaq land in the same location. This is inspirational!

Another top movie of this trip, with right words. And I wish you the best for the coming day....

Always a pleasure. Thanks for sharing.

I grew up in this area - pretty fun to see you guys hanging out in familiar territory. I completely understand the divide between the intent to shoot a ton and the reality of that once you're there. I just returned from a week with old friends on Cedar Mesa in Utah. I didn't shoot nearly as much as I told myself I would. Sometimes it's better to just be present and take in the experience, especially when you're with old friends.

Gear and the images gear produce are secondary to the experiences one has on a photography road trip. Great video, it makes me want to throw my camera in the car and get on the road. Congratulations to you and your bride!

Just being there and doing it ... that's all you need ... great video as usual mate

I completely agree with you. Going on a trip with certain shot concepts in mind is difficult when you arrive on the scene and the perspectives look very different from the way you'd hope they would. Overcoming your own mental blocks are often the most difficult parts of developing photo work (especially long-term projects like yours), but the resulting shots are also often our most favorite because of those very same struggles that we overcame. In the end, photo trips aren't about the photos. They're about loving on the people of similar passions and enjoying unique experiences alongside them. Good on you Bryan! P.S. I'm supposed to be heading back to STL for about a week in early October. Message me if you'd be willing to meet up and shoot some!

Your best one yet, Bryan. Strong work…

This was dope dude. Love that area, super cool to see your take on it

This was incredible to watch! Loved the vibe and the photos you've managed to get! I'm all for connecting with others through this medium that we love so much as well, as these moments are everything! Congrats on getting married!

Terrific video. Always great seeing you guys pop up.

Awesome video!! Looks like an amazing trip. Congratulations on getting married!!

Great trip. Looking forward for more videos like this.

Beautiful !! You have inspired us today !!

Well said. I meet the same end with big grandiose ideas segueing into better memories than products of my adventures. The idea is usually better and what's left is the experience. Sometimes there's some nice artifacts as in your case.

Makes me miss home

Love the video!

I love the 3 of you.

Love your videos !!

Bryan thanks for your videos! please tell me what music is playing in this video. Shazam didn 't recognize

Love this. I really want to see the 16mm footage

This was great man. I also always end up socializing and drinking. I value the human connection with fellow photo friends (phriends?) and just enjoying the moment. We do eventually fall into the photography flow sometimes but I definitely don't force it. I went to japan and didn't take 10% of the photos I thought I would 😆

Thanks for sharing. Really enjoyed your take on the outcome. What was the track for the chapter “Knocking on Doors.”

Hi Bryan! In the beginning of the video, where you tried to replecate the photograph of Bryan Schutmaat, there was a lot of snow. How do you meter for snowy scenes so that the picture is well exposed?

"...getting married in 3 days...." so long Bryan, it was sublime while it existed :) JK, tits content as per, lovely stuff and shared thoughts. Cheers ~ Peter

How do you find the coverage using the Xenotar 135mm? Is there enough movement?

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First congratulations on the wedding. Second love the video and your choice not to talk about gear.

27:49 ….. m@therfucking word. Also, I really enjoyed this a lot, señor. ALSO, you’re getting married in 3 days! Mazel, mazel, all good things to you and your bride, my man!!!

Take a shot every time I adjust my hat