You are the antithetical embodiment of the Peter Mckinnon archetype that is so popular and frequently imitated in this community. Not to take away from Peter as I enjoy both of your content, however for very different reasons. What I appreciate about you is your vulnerability, and genuinely authentic approach towards whatever message it is that your are attempting to convey. Always look forward to your video drops and I think this was a solid topic that resonates with a lot of people. Cheers!!

damn this actually made me pretty emotional, as a teenager surrounded by teachers, friends, parents pushing me to be louder, more assertive, more extroverted, it was really nice to hear another perspective, that success in a creative field can come without completely sacrificing who i truly am. cheers.

It's fantastic to see this video live and thanks again for letting Meg and I be part of it. Excellent message, presentation and production. It was a great day just hanging out in North Yorkshire but next time we'll come to you ;-)

Fantastic. Outwardly shy, I took much from your video. I feel lifted from my current low spot. Thanks for this film.

I'm an introvert and I'm starting my own photography and videography business. I know it will be hard but it's my passion! Thank you for this video, my friend.

Very fleshed out, thoughtful, and moving. I feel that many youtubers' videos are lacking an artistic or human element -- they're too run and gun, too 'i need to produce content'-oriented. With your videos, I always depart feeling better educated as well as being move emotionally. I think this is definitely to be attributed to your thoughtfulness and your attempt to produce something genuine. It definitely shows that you put yourself in your work.

Everything wonderful happened to me when I started to take walks alone in nature and respect myself as an introvert. It’s how I got started in photography a year ago. I was walking and remembered my childhood dream of being a post card maker (landscape photographer) ☺️

This is one of those videos that really make you find your true self amongst the noise that's right in front of us.

I like where Simon said "experiencing mother nature and something that she might never repeat again"

Sean, sometimes for me watching your videos is a mini vacation. I live in a busy city full of noise and light. Your videos are the opposite of that.

Sean, As I process your message, I realize that those of us who really hear you, we really hear you. I've photographed people for music packaging, editorial work, corporate reportage, and, fashion. Clients agreed that I was very good at eliciting the "appropriate" look for the particular use of my work. But, the effort exhausted me, and I had to escape, often into self-destructive behaviors. I "burned-out." Having been on hiatus from photography for a decade, I'm back, and comfortable with shooting only for my personal vision, insular as that may be perceived. I shoot for my quiet self and am much happier and healthier for it, the vast portfolio of good works I produced over the years of being "walking wounded" not withstanding. I'm quite comfortable with being a, somewhat rowdy, introvert. I hear you... Thank-You, Mike

Wonderful video as always. As a musician first (video and photo came after) I always struggled with this since making music and playing shows almost always involves going out to bars and venues or getting involved with other people in some way or another. I love people and all the connections that I make but I find it way easier on the whole to be alone or only spend time with my wife. This is something I struggle with constantly and it's nice to hear some tips and nice to know I'm not alone.

Subject, purpose, personality. This dude 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Thanks for this. In society, being an introvert is not 'in', but I couldn't be happier. The Michaela Chung quote is spot on.

Having been an introvert KZfaqr for over a year now, yet following the loud and shouty 'CRUSH IT!' kind of channels, something has always never quite felt right. Since discovering your channel through the recommendation of our mutual chum James P, I've been preparing to stop, hit 'reset', then go again in a more calm, calculated, and comfortable manner. It is such a reassurance and a joy to find more of 'My Kind of People.' Thank you so much Mr T, you really are a truly inspiring Gentleman.

100% introvert here. Photography is my recharge alone time. People burn me out. 📷👍

If I had you as my photography teacher, you would be the best teacher to have ever taught me. By far.

I like this video for a number of reasons. I hate driving somewhere just so I can take my dogs for a walk and am fortunate enough to be within walking distance of a couple of green space trails that will give us up to 5 km walking distance. Secondly, these trails are great for taking photos, different ones at different seasons of the year which also reduces my "hatred" for driving somewhere just to take photos. During the winter, here in Sudbury Canada (about 4hr drive north of Toronto), I will drive about 5 km to get to a park where we can get out, walk across the frozen lake, to get to a trail system of more than 10 km. Walking and photographing in my "backyard" is my favorite thing to do.

I really love how you brought your personality into you cinematography in each of your video..in the world full of extravagance and hype, you’ve shown us how to express oneself more subdued, comfortable, thoughtful, but still very interesting and not-boring way..

You are real... Which is very refreshing. Thank you.

I have had one of the worst weeks in a while. My depression an anxiety have been all over the place. I think this was the video I needed to see. I think this was a reminder that some times I need to just step out of the social circles I've put myself in and be alone. Reset my mind and my mood.

I`m blown away. It`s like I sit here and hear my subconscious talking back at me loud. I`m talking about the space, the walks, the need to sometimes go out and wonder so I can talk to myself and see where I am in life. Welcome into my life.

Such an inspirational message in a world of loud-talkers. Thank you Sean.

Hugh fan of your work and your soul brother! I’m an extrovert/extrovert and all my close friends and mi wife are introverts (is kind of funny). Hope one day our path crosses and I have the honor to exchange some words with you. I have been a KZfaqr for 7 years and you are my favorite KZfaqr, not only for the quality of your video, audio but your story telling skills and MAGICAL content, your videos just talk to me. I also really like Thomas and Simon a lot, you guys have a great energy. Thanks for sharing and being so open in camera, you are really inspirational. Agustin

You are as good a photographer as you are a motivator. Thank you for making me realize that any goodness starts with what is in me.

I felt this; and I tried to let every word, every frame, every note saturate my soul. Thank you for your authenticity.

You have a magic that is hard to capture. Know that you are making a significant impact not just for photographers but those seeking deeper meaning to what we are all about. Superb.

Thank you Sean & Simon for being so open.

Sean, you couldn’t have released this video at a better time for me as I am at the very start of what could be a 1 - 2+ year world trip. It’s relieving and inspiring to hear you voice (for as long as I can remember) what I’ve been feeling about conversing and interacting with people, and the inner conflicts on the intro vs extro subject. So thank you for reminding me that the path I’m on is right, so long as it’s my own.

This is important. This is grace.

When I was younger, Ive always thought that I am an extrovert. But over the years, I realized that I more introvert than what I actually thought. I enjoy my alone time - when I have the time to go to the woodlands, enjoy the sounds there, no talking, just serene scenes. I will take your "micro holiday" advice as my work schedules have been manic recently, the micro holidays might give me a bit of a break into my own space. Cheers and keep up the good work.

"I am never less alone than while by myself." I used to be the life of the party. As I've aged a little, I've found myself far more refreshed from introspection, but even my current career requires that I interact with the public. It's natural when I'm at work, but when I'm away from it, I'd just rather be alone/with my nuclear family. I've recently found an interest in content creation and testing some waters to see what I like. I liked this video quite a bit. Thank you

Proud introvert here. Excellent video Sean. Embrace your way, its you after all.

I appreciate the introspective nature of this video, and quite frankly relieved that it’s not another extrovert making a lot of noise about nothing. Photography KZfaq videos are saturated with those types. I am more of an introvert than extrovert. I’m a contemplative photographer. I appreciate the effort here. Thank you! 🙏🏽

If you ever stop photography ,you should be a life coach. Really good thoughtful tips.

Very positive message in your video Mr TUCKER! We should all remember that it is enough to stand tall, be quietly confident and understand that in photography, art, design and, indeed life, there is no need to shout.

Thank you so much. I have been struggling to be an extrovert and it has been killing me inside. I guess i will just embrace who I am.

You produce some of the most thoughtful, empowering videos I have seen on youtube. Thank you for your inspiration!

I found your channel recently. Immediately, I was struck by the quality of your photography and the thoughtfulness of your delivery. Society sees extroverts as the norm, which causes people to exaggerate this trait. What I see is that people who behave like extroverts don't give themselves enough time to think and listen. Nobody is born with all the answers and if you just blabber your way through life, very little will come of it.

Another nice video, Sean. I spent my career as a teacher and coach, and learned to be able to to harness my inner enthusiasm for my job to break out and act as an extrovert for periods of time. Meanwhile, being alone by a pond waiting for a Heron to pose nicely for me provides the recharge I need for my soul.

Hi Sean you amaze me. Just ran into your video via Instagram and could at first not believe the way you talked about introversion, selfdoubts etc. Never read anything like it in connection with photography. You give me the impression that you really understand certain things about life. I appreciate your effort to help (me and others) through your high level of communication and honesty. Also the comments are amazingly free of critisism etc. All is relaxing here and I'll come back for more... Thank you. Your film style in this video is pleasant to watch. I wish you success. :)

Thanks for making this video Sean! im a singer/songwriter and a vlogger, your philosophy on art is applicable far beyond photography, I watch your videos and I'm truly inspired again and again to keep creating and working on my craft. Thank you for making videos like this!

Fantastic video, totally nails the introvert side and reminds the introverts among us of our strengths in a calm compelling style. As an introvert, I tend not even to comment on videos but this deserves high praise. Love this!

Thank you Sean Tucker and Simon Baxter for this segment. As one who grew up in a house hold with a sibling who was the extrovert or the one my parents suggested I try to be . I've always have enjoyed having the quite times of not having to be something I wasn't. Yes it was hard to be recognized sometimes. I did get over shadowed, but to this date I have been able to find my calling and a photographic career that suites my personally. Cheers!!

Thanks for this video, Sean. Being an introvert in an extroverts world isn't easy, mostly because we can be perceived as shy and secretive and even cold or distant. But I think introverts also have another very powerful asset over extroverts, that is we are perceived as more humble and honest and perhaps also more spiritual and less superficial (not saying extroverts ARE superficial of course, it's just a matter of perception). As it's a bit harder to get to know an introvert, it's like a reward for people patient enough to get to scratch the surface and discover what's underneath, as opposed to extroverts who will show everything off right away. I guess it's all about playing the hand that you were dealt with instead of trying to get new cards :)

Thanks for taking the time to create this video. I identified with a lot of what you've put across and although I'm very comfortable in my own skin, it was great to hear from someone else with similar interests and views. Keep up the great work with this channel and the insta-feed!

One of the best youtube videos i have watched to date. I can relate to most of the things you said. This video is a rare find. Subscribed!

Wow! Right on Sean! THIS is so inspirational and spot on with bringing and keeping focus in one's life. Thank you for sharing your introspect and perspective.

I am very into photography and videography which surely led me to your videos, but right now, I find comfort from them. Might be just be in my head, but I feel as if some of that deepnes you have originates from pain. My wife is currently dying from liver cancer. The past two years fighting cancer have been hard. I've never felt so lost and alone as I do now, knowing my wife will never enter our home again. I need distractions and sound, and you provide that coupled with a lot of knowledge. Thank you!

Meg was the real star of this show. But in all honesty, I really connected with everything you were saying. Thank you for taking the time to craft this video. It was meaningful for me.

You are a beautiful soul ! You have no idea how you have inspired and touch my heart. Coming from South Africa and now living in Australia... "Oh boy, we all have stories to tell ! Thank you !!

Thank You ... Thank You ... Thank You ... As an introvert, and relatively new to the world of photography, I was beginning to feel alone and discouraged. Ever since picking up a camera, the woodlands and the desire to be alone with myself and my camera has become my way to calm a life that is constantly challenged by the ever increasing pace of life. I am not a technical photographer. I'm not one to talk about aperture, ISO, or shutter speed. All I have ever wanted is to be able to convey, through pictures, how I view the world around me and hopefully capture the wonder and the mood as that visualization was happening. Mood and the less obvious have always been goals. Thank you reaffirming my belief that introverts have a place in the world of art no matter the medium ...

" And it is in the solitude of one's thoughts, amidst the wonders of everyday life that we seek the solace that we crave." Great message Sean, thanks for sharing!

First vid of yours I've seen. Applies far outside of photography too. Thanks for creating it!

This video speaks volumes to me in so many ways, I can’t express. Thanks for that.

those quotes at the beginning... WOW!!!!!!! as a INTJ and Enneagram #5 I totally felt related

Actually I think that being introvert is better for commercial reasons. You have better empathy, you can get into the skin of client easier and wait for the right moment to really connect with them. And it is especially important for portrait work. I fighted with being introvert when I was a teenager, but now I think it is actually easier than being extrovert once you stop fighting it.

These are your best type of videos. Powerful Sean Tucker.

This is the 1st vid i watched from your channel 2 years ago. It stucked in my head until today. I will certainly will start to do photos or videos as a treat for myself soon. Please keep doing what ever u do with this channel. U might never know some ppl watching your vids and get inspired or revitalized in any ways. and i am one of those ppl. Love from Malaysia

May i say that you guys are BAD ASS !! Chronic pain feom breaking my back and a majority of my bones is what drove me into photography. Multiple head injuries is what turned me from being highly active people person to fleeing society. Im not a normal person anymore according to society. My inspiration comes from secluded places like this. My self esteem is bad, but is counterracted by my lovely and by my work. Im just a hobby photographer, love unconventional types of photography. Crying hookers, violence, sad road kill being eaten by voltures, and then my soft side of nature, and boudoir. I only display my generic photos as i dont want to seem like im showing off, and certainly wont go out and take photos of what is trendy at the moment just to get recognition. Yo sir, you look like the Willem Defoe of photography, and the other guy and his dog are damn cool also. Wish i had the chance to meet the both of ya ! Thanks for your video sir and God Bless :)

I identify as an introvert, but contrary to most I don't say that being alone is what recharged me. Instead I think of it like this. Extroverts are charged and centered by societal energies and introverts are charged and centered by environmental energies. It's not the solitude that I seek per se, it's that my relationship with the environments Im in are more beneficial to me than the relationships of my life.

Sean I always said I (especially) like your channel because of your disposition. The work is amazing and the cherry on top, but your overall energy is what wins all the time. Thank you for making this video.

I really needed this kind of video. I'm struggling with social phobia/anxiety and I agree with you that there aren't many youtubers enough that are talking about this subject! Thank you for being able to talk about this openly with your followers, I haven't gotten that far yet, but someday hopefully! Keep up the good work.

Words cannot describe how much your videos mean to me, Sean. Thank you *_so_* very much!

This philosophical series is just wonderful. No useless talk about gear. Just back to: who are you? What kind of photographer are you? And other personal things that influence photography. Carry on the good work Sean!

There is a thought provoking artistry here that for me stands out from the crowd. KZfaq is flooded with so much content fighting for your attention with bright flashing lights. This is such a refreshing change and it's giving me inspiration for my own content I'd like to create.

This is the kind of content that first attracted me to your vlog, where you took seclusion in a small modern cabin far from the city to reconnect with your passion and creativity. I liked the images, and your processes. But, it was you, what you are that compelled me to follow. And in this one, one could not be amazed at Simon Baxter in his quiet way, his bouncing Meg and total immersion into really capturing something special in his woodland excursions.

You videos never disappoint me. I mean that literally. Your intentionality, vision, and execution are legendary. If you stay patient and keep up the consistency, you will reach more and more people. I'm really grateful to be paired with my wife who is 80% extrovert. I'm about 10% extrovert, and it only comes out towards the end of a shoot or 30 min into hanging out with my friends. Even with my best friends, I have to warm up to them. It took her a while to get used to me. Haha!

This video speaks volumes! What a beautiful watch - thank you so much for this!

Another set of pearls Mr T - For many years I was convinced I was an extrovert, until a very wise man pointed out that I was in fact an introvert dressed in an extrovert’s clothing ... only now am I coming to terms with who I really am and my new love, photography, is playing a key role in forging that identity. I am fortunate that I don’t think I’ll ever need to rely on it to make any kind of living, but there is a part of me that is regretful and wished I could maybe test myself to see if I could. You know, take the risk, see if it would have been possible? ... but regrettably I have the ‘excuse’ of being nearer 60, so I don’t need to confront that challenge and put my soul (and pride) on the line. Thanks for the continued inspiration!

I left a comment on your instagram about this subject. This video is extremely meaningful to me as I always fancied myself an extrovert. As I've gotten older, I realize that I'm just an introvert that has a big mouth and doesn't know when to be quiet. My most creative time is spent alone and enjoyed the most.

The last 20 years of my career involved so much social interaction that I was literally spent at the end of each day. It was an absolutely terrible job for an introvert and it was all I could do to spend a little time with my husband at the end of the day. It was at least six months after retirement before I had any desire to speak to anyone other than family or very close friends. Now that I can have however much "alone" time as I like, social activities are more enjoyable. Still, going out to the beach or into the woods alone with my camera is very much my happy place. Thanks for the insightful vlog and please keep on doing what you do so well!

This is so pure. I'm really thankful for you making this video.

As an introvert, the first time i watched your videos (tutorials) i felt a different connection, being a photographer, sometimes when going for shoots i literally would get nervous because i knew I had to try and be an extrovert. This made every shoot so draining. Your channel has constantly reminded me to be who I am and shoot how I see. Thank you

So true, I've been introverted all my life and have always felt more comfortable doing things on my own, this is one of the reasons why I enjoy landscape photography so much, but the wanting to do things on my own always fills me with the same old guilt that I'm being selfish for not sharing what I do with family and friends. Your vlogs are superb Sean, thanks for sharing your thoughts, knowing you have something in common with someone else really does put the mind at rest.

If there one channel i have see all videos, it is this one. I think you have the best things to talk about and this just hit home for me. Keep it up!!!!

I found your channel just today on food photography at home, and I somehow made it to this video, thankfully. I'm an introvert and I've always struggled with feeling like I needed to push myself to be more outgoing because that's what attracted me. Now that I've learned being alone is what energizes me, I've come to appreciate that and really take the time to nourish myself in that way. I worked in the back at an animal hospital for 4 years, taking care of the animals. My coworkers didn't understand me. I spent 10 hours each day at that place and I had to find ways to get away from the people. I'd hide as much as I could, trying to gain some energy because it drained me. I was anxious all the time, especially when emergencies would happen. It was way too stimulating and overbearing for me. As much as I love the animals, I had to give myself a break and quit. I left that place about 5 months ago and I've finally started recovering and learning to be creative again. While I was there, I didn't have a chance to express myself. So, I've been spending the last few months resting, and creating a workspace at home where I can share what I need to with the world. Thank you for this video, it really resonated with me.

Great video. As an introvert myself I can so relate to the decompression that happens when alone. I have time built into each day for myself, even my drive to work is a nice 30 minute drive each way down a long straight mostly empty highway. Really helps me focus and recenter/recharge before and after work each day. I am a hobbyist photographer, but this hobby fits into my personality perfectly, my subjects tend to be abandoned locations off the beaten path. About once a month I try to take a day off work and spend that day driving and exploring and shooting. A good ten or twelve hours to myself does wonders for my mood. Thank you for the video.

Great message. Being an introvert (or socially sufficient) is no different from another human being. It is just a sober and minimalistic approach to community life. Same challenges, same game, just different strenghts. Kind regards.

Even if you didn't have Simon's name in the title, I knew who it was the second I saw Meg. Great to see you two working together.

Your comfortability within yourself shows and acts as a nonverbal teaching piece by example. An introvert as well. Thanks! Love your work

Soundtrack music is fun. It can peak at just the right time when walking to fit a landscape.

Ive never considered myself as an introvert but after watching this maybe i have been most of my life, i ran on my own and still ride my bike on my own i always felt i needed that space and still do, and now photography has came along to offer me another way to drop the stress levels in everyday life. People who know me will say im not as i used to be a nightclub dj for 20 years but that was part of my personality and we can all raise our game for a while, great video sean really made me stop and think 🤔

You have no idea how much you're helping by making these videos.

Incredibly sensitive and intelligent approach to an human trait that is rarely investigated. Spoke volumes and hit a chord with me. Found whilst looking for Simon Baxter

OUTSTANDING!!!! I waited and wondered and then it appeared-----my two favorite photographers together at last! Grateful I started my morning with these much needed words and quiet thoughts to think about as I head off for a "mini vacation" Love Meg and what she means to Simon....Great guys, just great!

Thank you so much for creating this video. More people need to hear the words you say. For way too long I have tried to run my photography the extrovert way. I failed hard and it set me back years. Only recently I started doing my things MY way. It works, but I still have a long way to go. More people need to hear what you have to say. Careers could be saved, or maybe even lives. I would totally promote you on my channel if I had more than 7 subscribers. Thank you for creating this. Thank you.

I’m LOVING your channel!!!!! I much more prefer your honest style vs. the commercialized “leaders” in the industry. You are a breath of fresh air!!!!!

You've described my life to date.......Finally realizing my strengths. Glad I found Sean, still love Mark Denney, sill love Peter....They are being who they are, no pretending.

Once again, wisest of words Sir. I can relate to so much of this as a musician. I've discovered your channel this morning & am on the 4th video already. I have not (for my sins) even delved into your visual creative works yet, just found a connection with your narrative style & approach to things. Your influence & encouragement is far, far greater than I feel you are aware of...

It really helps seeing someone talk about photography who isn't in your face, it helps put things back into perspective. Great video as usual.

This is why your channel is so refreshing, like thin air in the thickness of youtube. Hang on to that work and nature, this is rare and priceless! Talking about microholidays... If you haven't yet, I really think you could appreciate the reading of Thich Nhat Hanh's "The miracle of mindfulness" :)

Thank you for taking the time to make this video! Absolutely fantastic to watch and listen! I agree mr! Beautiful done!

This is literally one of the best videos I’ve seen in quite a while. From introvert to introvert, thank you very, very much!

Always enjoy your videos. You didn't struck me as an introvert but rather someone who is aware of his surroundings. I find it very brave to openly talk about that. I guess this is part of staying true to yourself. Anyway, keep up the great work. You're an amazing and very talented artist!

Thank you Sean for sharing your topic which no one wants to speak about. I am too an introvert and me at 35 yrs still struggling to cement my place in whatever I do. The few things that keep me going are support from my better half, my parents and that one thing that I keep telling to myself "Your time will come". Most of the world out there lives fake life and I am proud that I don't.

Some very good portraits of Simon and Meg ! You captured his personality spot on . You captured some nice landscape images in your style ! I like to hear your words of wisdom in you videos ! Keep up the good work Sean .

As a fellow introvert just getting really back into my photography I found this thoughtful and helpful especially the comments on the things you photograph and why. Thanks Pete

Even the thought of covering a niché topic like this made me subscribe to you. You've earned my respect.

Never have I found another individual that I can relate to as I have through watching your videos and hearing your stories. And I never, ever offer comments and yet I have now commented on 2 of your videos. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself and all the time and work you spend on making these awesome videos.