In the overhyped, and overly loud world of CeleBroTographers spamming clickbait and breathless gear reviews I keep coming back here for the authenticity, the simplicity, and the honesty that Sean puts into his work and into his message.

You're probably the most honest KZfaqr out there, no sponsored gear reviews, no flexing, just pure knowledge

The fact that you have almost half a million subscribers gives me some hope about people (and photography) in these times of shallowness and seemingly eternal conflict where none needs to be.

I needed this Sean! And I think the reason I've always paid attention to your channel is because I admire your honesty and humbleness. I love how you can be open and vulnerable. Something I need to practice in my own work.

Thank you Sean. The quote " Get small and tell the truth" is beautiful and describes it perfectly in my eyes. If we don't take ourselves too seriously, only then the world around us can really have an impact on us and we get a different perspective on it. I think that nothing gives us more lightness than the truth and that is certainly another factor that increases the quality of our photos.

"No more gimmicks, no technique, no more tricks to hide behind". This resonated so deeply with me at this point in my creative journey. I strive to simplify and in doing do, began to see power in the connection, in the truth of the image. Such an important message.

I hope John Mayer sees this and that you and he film a conversation about this idea. That would be fascinating.

As a Church of England vicar and hobbyist landscape photographer, I am always here for your homilies, Sean. You retain a great gift from your days as a pastor, and you're a great inspiration to me for how to share a wholesome and affirming message in a humble way.

In handweaving, there is a tendency to buy fancy equipment in order to do complicated techniques. But when I look at the finished cloth, it is the weavers using the most simple tools - usually, random sticks picked up off the ground, that weave the most complicated and most beautiful cloth. Simple tools allow the maker to use their hands and mind to make their vision real instead of being lost in the latest toys and technology. What you say here resonates. I'm going to share this with my weaving students.

It's hard to implement this idea on the shoot with a client who is there to show off his/her cloths. Love to know that there is community who is not all about that. Thank you for keeping this community sean!

I had to stop part way through at my excitement of you doing line & wash drawing. My main creative output is done with drawing and painting, usually with pencil, pen and watercolor and photography is kind of this side hobby or medium for creating that I really enjoy. I find there is so much you can gain by using mediums outside of your preferred one to help expand your knowledge and insight into how to express and create. Not to mention the lessons learned that you can take from one to the other. Photography for me is a place where I don't have to worry about mixing colors or drawing something correctly, instead my focus becomes solidly on form, composition, and just picture making in general. I can take those things and apply them to my drawing and illustration. Anyway, really cool, so awesome to see you doing that, it's a wonderful hobby taking the time to draw from life and will only benefit you. :) Thanks for all the great content too, I've shown many people who are painters and illustrators and not photographers your KZfaq channel because I think there is always something to be gained from it regardless of preferred creative medium. Cheers

In this moment I am writing my Phd thesis, and I have quoted you in the introduction (I took quotes from your book). What you are saying is really true, and for this I am doing an autoethnographic work, to stay closer to a truth, that is based on my own experience. This is to say that since it will be impossible to give a "universal" truth, it is better to be honest and offer one truth, among many. Like Foucault said, one can write a book to aim an universal truth, or writes a book based on experience. Experience that help you to stay simple.

Lovely offering as usual, Sean. And I’m so happy to see your mentors are back up on the wall in your new place. Feeling like Sean is back as well, after this recent challenging time in your life. Peace.

Two weeks ago I went back to shooting on film with my old Nikon FM2. Such a relief. So simpel.

Man, some days KZfaq gives me nothing but wasted time, and then there are videos like this. Blew my mind. Have to stop and really think about this.

The most thought-provoking and inspiring 10 minutes I have ever watched on KZfaq. Thank you, Sean.

Preach! This vid really lifted a burden I didn’t even realize I was carrying. Thank you Sean.

I'm working on a one camera, one lens journey... Love your work Sean... Well said...

I have felt this so strong for the last two years. What can I do with as little as possible to share the story I want to communicate? The biggest problem has been the focus, how to a specialize with confidence that I won't get frustrated, and am I disciplined enough to take however long it takes to fully tell the story, complete the large scale project, like a book, or an installation, or a gallery? I honestly am not motivated by money or others praise at all, either that or I am afraid of it. I am only motivated by doing something that will truly make a difference, even if it is only for my family. I am currently in an internal dialogue with my self to realize I have to make money to do what I love and that is not a bad thing, it will help me achieve the goal. Thanks for sharing with us this week. Great stuff.

This video reminds me of “Why mastering takes time”. Thanks for always posting useful videos!

I’m a 67 year old retired professional photographer. I always reminded myself that the subjects of my photography were more important than me. Trying to keep my ego out of my work was a constant challenge. Do your best to use all of your skills, and your vision, to tell your subjects story. Your story will appear, in time, if it is meant to be.

So resonate with what you have said - thank you so much. Really love your work. Never compromise - keep telling the truth..

Sean, ironically, I ran across your channel because I was researching gear! The GRiiix to be specific. After watching the first video, I have now watched 5. I so much appreciate your work, candor and encouragement. The encouragement to find out what message is coming from within me, of allowing my style to emerge from my core, and to continuously learn and grow and then share that growth. Those messages imparted a whole new way of thinking about photography and my artistic journey. I very much appreciate the time and effort you have put into your videos. They have certainly had an impact on my journey. In that way, I hope this note encourages you to keep going. Your messages are having an impact. Thank-you!

This is so meaningful and practical. I have lately beco.e tired of my own pretty pictures. I believe it is is good thing. A trie philosopher of our time.

Fascinating, because over the last few years I have come to terms with the fact that my photography, especially my urban geometry/abstract architecture photos, are not mainstream and not (usually) very popular, even among many photographers. Even my street and portrait work are often not popular, either, yet often garner praise from a few who practice our art form. That said, in my limited time as a photographer, I won a big CA state award and had my work featured in a small publication and do have "fans" among photographers and others, and have had several great small photo collection and portfolio reviews. I share this because there is no deep "meaning" in my photos other than sharing the beauty i see and how I see it, in my individual way that, I think takes the structure out of architecture. And not having a wide audience is okay, in great part because I am part of a community of photographers and artists who are supportive and who nourish my desire to learn more. I love the photography I do, love the full process, and enjoy (and joy is the key here) learning more and more about this art form, including watching your videos and reading your book. (Really like reading ti, which I find is kinda like reading Pema Chödrön or Gary Zukov.) Anyway, thank you for yet again making me think and rummage through my photographic heart and soul.

I'm a college photography teacher and I'll be showing this to all af my classes. The idea of creative simplicity seems to be the hardest concept to get across. You explained it beautifully. Thank you!

Again a just wonderful video, Sean! You are already a really - I mean really good photographer and I enjoy seeing you grow since almost the day you started the channel. But what sets you apart is your ability to communicate deep philosophical insights, which are applicable not just to photography, but to life in general. You have had a way greater impact in my life than I would have expected you to have when I first subscribed to your channel. In teaching humanities and philosophy through photography - I think - you have found your calling. The way you grew up was quite unique and it certainly wasn‘t easy. But it made you unique and gave you more valuable and deeper insights than most of us received with a more traditional upbringing. Why the church let such a talent go will always remain a mystery to me. Thank you for enriching my life! Joerg

It never ceases to amaze me how beautifully you can structure your messages in the simplest and clearest forms. This is exactly why I continue to subscribe and listen closely to your videos. Thank you so much for this Sean. I'm at a point in my creative journey where I need to figure out which direction I need to go and this was exactly what I needed to hear!

great message and speaks directly in my heart. I do feel this way and it's the main reason for my frustrations as an artist. I wish more people would have this mindset

My favourite quote I ever read "A camera didn't take a great picture any more than a typewriter wrote a great novel" Peter Adams.

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. Antoine de Saint-Exupery Great video! Thanks 🙏

Your message can be applied to most of ones life situations not only work related/professional work. Be small and the the truth and the world will be a better place.

Thank you for that dose of wake up and do what we love.

Thanks Sean. How is it you always manage to bring out the right video at the right time for me? Every word….🙌

Sean, this is the most valuable video you heave ever made, thank you.

Good to hear an artist speak from the heart. I have been a firm believer that that the minimalist approach to life will provide the most satisfaction; that has been inculcated in my mind by my father 62 years ago, when I started photographing at age 13. Ordering your book today.

like it.. just let us be a child to see this beautiful world trough their honest eyes

I’ve known the things you say in this video for years but... I’ve still given in to the temptation you talk about. I’m a musician and I’ve always loved raw, unpolished music that does away with bells and whistles for the sake of communicating beauty and... I guess, yeah, truth. Or rather authentic expressions of emotions and a worldview that resonates with me personally. Over the last few years I’ve spent quite some time learning techniques of music production that have made a substantial improvement to how "professional" my work is. But sometimes I feel like I’ve lost my soul along the way and I hate to admit that while I’m typing out these words. I’ve felt it for months. I already know this. Yet I haven’t talked to anyone about this so far because I’m afraid of the consequences that I might have to draw...

Your audio has dramatically improved; thank you. It made your story soo much better.

“Message first”… 🙏❤️ just what I needed.

How is it that you put out a video that I am meant to watch at the exact right time for me to hear what you are saying. I have been going over my old work and seeing what I am doing wrong and how I can improve on it. Thank you for always having the right thing to say at just the right time for me to hear what you are saying. Please don't stop making these wonderful inspiring videos. I will forever be a fan.

To be honest, I hesitated to click on the video, and boy was I surprised to find John Mayer. Equally excited too, I have to say. I got a guitar solo and music production masterclass with one of these reawakening moments where you understand the meaning at the core of what you do and are used to do, so much that you forget why you do it in the first place.

So good, thank you!

I absolutely love this idea. My first camera was a T7i, and I’m still shooting on it 4 years later. I started with an 18-135mm lens, 3.5. Nothing fancy, and not exactly the most “popular” lens. I started experimenting with other lenses as I progressed with street photography, thinking that would take my work to the next level, and even today I was just thinking, that I’ve always felt more creative with the 18-135mm, because I’m used to it and I’m comfortable with working within its limitations. I often feel like my work with my 85mm, 50mm, and 35mm hasn’t been as impactful. Taking away the other lenses, I’d choose the 18-135. Awesome video! Thanks for sharing.

I absolutely loved this!

Really needed this thank you 🙏

This speaks to me. Thank you so much.

Thank you Sean!

Thank you for the wise advice.

Thank you for this reminder

Thank you again, for bringing this video.

Tell the truth and be the truth...Thank You Sean, for making these videos...! "If you want to be happy for 3 hours, get drunk... If you want to get happy for 3 weeks, get married... If you want to be happy all your life, become a gardener",

The intro music reminds me of control video which is one of my favorite video of Sean. Amazing video

I really needed this!

Thanks Sean, well said

Thank you, Sean!

Thank you, Sean.

I love this brother!! So true!!

Yes. What more is there to say. Just yes....

Thanks for this!

Amen, Sean. Totally worth to try it.

Amazing info and insight.. thank you!

I loved every single word... Thank You!

Perfect timing - I needed this one - thanks Sean.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

Wow.. this is so so good message. Thank you Sean

And again a great video 🙌🏼

love always. Thank you

Powerful message Sean ! Thank You.

Excellent message, and so simply stated.

Very thought provoking!

Simply brilliant

So so so good.

Thank you!

A much needed message. Thanks for doing what you do.

🙏🏻 thank you

Excellent words of truth Sean.

Wonderful message.. thanks for sharing 🙏🏽

Brilliant! I totally agree.

Sean, another very enlightening video. Thank you.

Insightful as always. Thanks for sharing.

Yes. Thank you.

Really love to listen your words! Thank you Sean.

Excellant advice!

Well said. I couldn't agree more.

Great video, it was small and truthful! Thanks!

great message Sean, thank you

Really needed to realize this, thanks Sean! Always grateful ❤

Strip it down. Bare bones. Yes. Keep doing what you're doing, Sean Tucker.

Thanks!

Again you open my eyes and my thinking. Thank you Sean.

Love this, Thank you for sharing!

Amazing talk Sean, love to listen to you, thankyou

Great video great message thank you.

Wow! What an amazing video. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us.

Yes yes and yes.

great ... inspiring and empowering. Thank you so much, Sean, for this video !

Such a good message Sean.

Great quote and great message. Thank you for this inspiration.

A heartfelt thank you, Sean