Being retired and not having to work helps me enjoy photography.

I've always loved this channel and can't even imagine the time you put into creating your videos. Just know I appreciate each and every single one!

I’ve been doing KZfaq on and off for about 10 years. Also, I’ve been following you guys since the beginning and I felt honored that you used some of my music in the early episodes of the podcast. ❤❤❤

Having worked in video prod/post-prod, in LA, I'm nodding at absolutely everything you just said. The honesty, integrity, and great humor you guys bring continue to make this the best photography channel on KZfaq. Never change 🙂

I've loved the realness and vulnerability that you're willing to show despite the inevitable haters and challenges.

Oh my god, I LOL'ed at the plucking hairs on cat's balls. Geez Chelsea - letting it rip today! Love it. You guys are a great team, please keep putting out fabulous videos, and do not let the industry get you jaded. I get a lot of value from what you guys put out.

I don’t care about any other KZfaqr, but Mr. Beast should never leave KZfaq. He is the one who is doing something for society without worrying about what others are doing.

You guys are so down to earth. I’ve been watching for years and continue to enjoy your videos.

Hats off to both of you. I tried having my own channel, but I’m so shy that I just couldn’t turn the camera around and show myself… I hope this channel sticks around for a while. You’ve had such a positive impact on photography through your honest reviews and how to’s.

You guys are always so level headed and thoughtful in your videos, be it talking about gear or just life. I’ve also seen some of the most familiar youtubers talking about quitting, in what seemed like an attention grab. Yours was the most thoughtful I’ve seen. Cheers!

Wow. I’ve watched a lot of these since I’m in a similar contemplative spot and this is by far the best one. I love that you covered so many aspects of why someone might quit or change what they are doing instead of the “spend more time” angle. Miss you guys!

Hugs to you both!!!! I very much appreciate and learn from your material, thank you for your time. And you’re right about eventually taking things for granted. You do have to work at keeping grounded.

Y'all do a great job. I appreciate your genuineness. It's discouraging to live in the social media world of "tearing others down." I hope you find satisfaction in your work and that you can maintain a steady pace.

There are lots of photography-oriented KZfaq channels, but, as far as I know, you both are the only couple who does it. I appreciate the information you both share on your channel, but please know that you're my heroes for being a fun and kind couple while at work. Bravo to you!

I look up to you guys, smart, personable, educated, interesting people. I hope you don't go away.

Your two are an absolute example of a successful and polished KZfaq channel. Your knowledge and insight of photography/videography is a godsend for so many of us starting our own journey down a similar path. Thank you Tony and Chelsea for all the years you have given to us. I hope you both continue to provide us with many more years and videos. As always, keep up the good work and keep'em flying... From the little red planet... 👽👽👽👽

Love how real you guys are!

And just for that, I’m watching your sponsorship message all the way through. Been watching you for years - thank you for keeping at it!!

Your contents are as always useful and enjoyable.

Any job comes with stress and being a creator will have many stresses. I don't know how people do it because when I started on my path (to fund my nonprofit, not even to feed my family) I actually almost lost my passion for photography and did burnout with the cumulative stress of constantly delivering. Thanks for the honest video and the work you put in

I hit 1 million subs and started taking on sponsors, next thing I knew I was being called a sellout.

Thanks for being down to Earth and real, as well as one of the channels that helps me personally keep on plugging away at KZfaq. 200 videos and 5-6 years in, I've had a good taste of the hard work KZfaq is on top of the day job, kids etc. I love the banter (as we say in the UK) you two have; it often puts a smile on my face. Just know that the vast majority of us appreciate you guys.

I’ve raised a discussion of this with my senior seminar students (I teach video/electronic media)…today’s college students are very entrepreneurial…so I caution them about expectations. The grandfather of van life videos is on record about how few KZfaqrs make real $. Great discussion here…YOU GUYS CAN’T QUIT! I use your demos with beginners. I have your books too. I was a Vet Tech in undergrad and grad school (30yrs ago)…it keeps you real!

Thanks so much for your honesty! You are so relatable, even for someone stuck in industry.

Love you guys. Been watching since 2012 and I try to make sure I have a full red bar along the bottom of every video (marked watched). Also I'm super excited the live show is back! God bless 😁

After 44 years in TV, I often see KZfaq channels where they are experiencing things I went through over the years. Tony you are spot on about the haters. When you get enough of a viewership, they will come out of the woodwork. You have to learn to ignore them but get good advice from the normal people! I know how hard you are working to produce your content and I appreciate it. You teach me so much! Dan in Md.

You both do a great job on YT and deserve a big medal for determination. You both are two beautiful people with compassion for photograpy and I hope you will continue here. Much love from The Netherlands

I have watched you guys for many years and have always appreciated your honestly and informative insight.

One of the reasons I love watching your videos is how genuine you are. Keep up the awesome work ❤

Sage advice, wisdom, and experience. I legitimately would not be a full time KZfaqr had it not been for your channel. You two are the best. Here’s to another 10 years on YT!

This is one of the most honest, open, vulnerable talks about the kind of work you do. Very good, thanks a lot! You're great, keep it up!

Just to add a positive comment. I absolutely love both of you. It’s so cool to see you both working together doing what you love. I’m jealous. Thank you for all the time and passion you put into this. Will always be excited when I see a new video from you.

Interesting topic, I think it's easy to forget how much effort guys like you two put into these things, kudos to you and congrats for coming this far!

I really appreciate your perspective on topics, and your quality of presentations. Classy act!!

Thanks guys, for the consistency! No matter the subject, it's always interesting ... Cheers

I enjoy your content immensely!! I look to you guys for new gear reviews and providing an educated view on everything having to do with photography. I get the exhaustion too. It’s ok to do you. Chelsea, i am glad you’re back and feeling better. But it’s also ok not be ok!! We all deal with it in one way or another. God bless u both and thank you for the content!! btw, i have a Nikon D750 and z50 and appreciate d ur info on both!! ♥️

In the last six months several of the photo/video creators have closed their channels. Best to them. I hope they do not delete their works because I refer to them and often rely on the information. One or two that took a year or two off and return are welcomed back even with a reduced output. I find it hard to imagine how much stress those doing the December daily for three weeks are putting on themselves. Just my little channel, I want my family and friends to see what I am up to with it, can be daunting when I am not wanting to do a voice over. But the education so many creators provide is stunning. And, thanks to you two.

Truly enjoy your videos and information. Will always follow as long as the two of you are around. I like the way you present the information and never talk down to your viewers. Keep the faith and keep true to yourselves.

Thank you for helping me be a better photographer and Lightroom Classic and Photoshop developer. Chelsea, you get a hug from me. Burnout and depression are more normal than you think. Being in the 'sandwich generation' means you are now experiencing family stressful situations amongst your older and younger generations. As a 1949 Polio Survivor, you both a made a HUGE difference in helping me become a decent street photographer who focuses on persons with a disability. Yes, KZfaq can be a bloodsucker! Hugs and Blessings.

This is probably one of your best videos, I love the genuine candour and humour.

As an author, I've had plenty of dealings with haters, but cannot understand why anyone would accuse someone of faking burnout. That is cold and heartless. I'm glad you got through it and are on the other side. I've always enjoyed your books and videos and hope you both continue to have successful careers on and off KZfaq.

You two are amazing! Such a wide variety of content always delivered in a genuine straightforward manner. Thanks for all your effort, your content is a priceless addition to the photographic community!

I’m glad you’re not leaving… yet! I can’t tell you how much I have appreciated all the content you have produced. It’s certainly been a cornerstone in the development of my knowledge and skill as a photographer. Thank you, again!

Fantastic video! You hit the nail on the head several times throughout.

Thank you for your videos and creative content. Your work and professionalism shines through.

A very helpful and honestly insightful video - thanks - great to get a perspective of the realities from experienced people. I keep wobbling with whether to start or not, on KZfaq. I am conscious of the "once its posted, it may always be there in some form", and who knows whether I will want that a year from now, or 10 years from now.

You guys are always so mindful and engaged. It's great.

Been watching you guys for years. Your work is great and extremely professional and appreciate all your hard work for these videos.

I've just started watching your videos again after a long hiatus. The reason I stopped watching for a while was because I do one type of photography - real estate and haven't had a need to watch any camera/lens reviews. Just upgraded to the Canon R6. I started watching again because a friend of my daughter's asked if I would photograph her wedding which brings me back to KZfaq tutorials. I've always enjoyed your videos, Tony & Chelsea, so am reviewing some of your photography tips. (Note: The bride is very clear that I have never shot a wedding and my photographic expertise is for real estate - a stationary subject. I did do my daughter's engagement photos and pregnancy photos for one of her friends - these turned out pretty well.)

Thank you guys, that was a pleasant conversation and mature approach to the subject.

You folks do some nice work. Keep it up. I very much like the content you produce, it has been a help in some of the choices i have had to make with my photography.

Very interesting video. Thank you. As a KZfaqr with a tiny channel it’s interesting to see the challenges that large channels also have. I appreciate your candor. Well done guys👍🤞🙏😀

I want a video that talks about all these hottakes on youtubers quitting. /s I hope tony and Chelsea don't quit. Y'all are cool.

Thanks for all you do for us. You make a difference. I am growing in my skill set largely because of you.

I’ve been involved in photography professionally and as an artistic pursuit since the early 70’s. I subscribed to your channel years ago and learned a lot about equipment choices because of your work. Thanks!

I just want to thank you guys for all your hard work, I learned so much from you guys and still learning thank you for all the knowledge.

Props to you guys for dropping truth. Absolutely love your channel. You don't know the vast majority of us but we have come to know and appreciate you guys for everything you do. Thank you for sharing your talents and your gifts!

Holy moly this was an amazing indepth conversation on a deeper level from some amazing camera review personalities. Great stuff jumping on this current trend.

A great session Chelsea & Tony, your experience is invaluable & based on real life experience. I've been following your channel for some years now & the content & quality is consistently excellent. Keep on going ....PLEASE !

And THAT's how a professional nonchalantly works the words "cat's balls" into a conversation and doesn't miss a beat... lol. Good for you guys, thanks for the content! 👏😎

Hi you lovely people we only have a 10th of the following you have on KZfaq but we have been through everything that you talk about in this video for me now 63. I just enjoy making content but I don’t go on the treadmill I do it when I like to do it, and I take my time, and I always hope my content is as good as the BBC But I never feel like stopping creating videos and I’ll probably be doing them until I’m in my box and I think Tony will be the same 🤣🤠❤️ by the way, I’ve just bought the Dji Osmo pocket three, and I love my Lumix S5

Thank you for your channel and valuable comments and contents. Also thanks for you evaluation of my photo yesterday....;-) (nearly the last one with the lady hat and fashion position)

My wife introduced me to you guys Chanel. She has been watching you guys since 2015. Every photography question I’ve had you guys have an answer for it. We also have a KZfaq channel and we were excited for making it to 225 followers. Glad you guys have stuck around

And I have always loved the different points of view that you both bring to things. And I was talking to my boss today and he LOVES all your drone videos. We just found out today that we were both fans of your channel.

I was born in 1960. My dad gave me a Canon F-1 in 1972. I started a pet portrait business in High School and made a lot of money. I wanted a photography career, but I did not know how to do it. I was also a science and engineering wiz so I worked hard and earned a doctorate, but I always wondered about being in photography. At 45 I became the CEO of one of the largest photography companies in the US with 10K employees. The challenge was to make portrait photography fun and profitable. I did that job for 8 years and loved it, but it made photography a grind. Since then, I shoot mainly wildlife and landscape photography where I can be away from people and enjoy the outdoors. I have changed up my career every 8-10 years. No one should be doing the same thing forever.

You guys are the best. I have never had such open insight into the KZfaq world.

Always fun watching you both, greetings from Sweden!

My wife once mentioned to a professional artist that I had an art hobby. She looked very sad when she turned to me and said something the the effect: Keep it a hobby, once you start to do it for a living it is not longer so much fun. On a separate note: Thank you for pulling back the curtain on KZfaq producers. Professionals, particularly presentation professionals, often hide the sausage making from their clients. Everyone benefits by know what goes on in the thousands of KZfaq workshops out there.

Yes, please DO a video and discuss how small entrepreneurs can prepare for eventual retirement. It will happen to us all.

Respect for sharing your experience with us!

I learned everything I know about photography from your book "Stunning Digital Photography" several years ago and joined the facebook group when it only had a handful of members! your content is great and good quality and I hope you stay here for a long time :)

I have been there with you all the way, watching most of your videos 🙏🏻

I have learned basically everything about photography from You Guys. I greatly appreciate Your dedication to educate people. You are the best!

I love that you tackled the financial aspect and getting real on how 'work' on yt is different from real work!

You guys are brilliant , I all ways look forward to see your next video.

There is an additional dimension you two bring to the channel and the topic: Your love and respect for each other. You two are a lovely couple and are satisfying to watch. More more…

I love how real you guys are! Refreshingly honest

I'm sure there are a multitude of reasons folks get into KZfaq which net some hefty sums of money over time and I appreciate your candor about your journey in the space.I'm just getting started with YT but my motivation is not to rake in views or for monetary reasons but rather that it's a better tool to share information (compared to zoom) with a specific circle of viewers who will be sent the link when a new video is released. I'm sure this bucks the algorithm yet I'm sure YT will find a way to garner some $ from my vids once I get them out there. Keep up the great work and know that I consider your channel one of the best I've come across on photography!

Love you guy! Thanks for sharing this!♥♥♥

The title copy directly from MKBHD is something else…

Thanks Chelsea, have been a subscriber for long time now, and unfortunately can't capture every video, as I now have so many to try to keep up with, and one thing you didn't mention is the time in videoing and editing, which being a photographer know about the editing time needed, which many haven't a clue about. Appreciate the work you two do, have learned so much over the years!

Happy birthday doggy! Couldn't even hear her scratching but I love it

such a great video- love your vulnerability and transparency- I've never seen another you tuber take this approach so its refreshing- there IS a dark side to everything and very rarely does anyone here ever touch on it as they fear their "likes" will disappear etc- bravo

I have recently seen many KZfaqrs talk about quitting/leaving or cutting back on content production and claiming various reasons. After 27 years as a sworn law enforcement official, I retired to become a beach bum. When I began creative writing three years into being a bum, I wrote nearly three hundred blog posts during my first year. My writing fell off when I traveled outside Southwest Florida during the summer. I attempted to video blog my travels only to discover that pre and post-production video blogs took time, and it became a job. In my previous career, I worked steadily for well over a quarter of my life without the option nor consideration to quit or reduce my responsibilities. So, like many KZfaqrs, the individual must find their medium to satisfy their creative content of something they love. Tony and Chelsea, thanks for the video and the inspiration to become a photographer.

I've done two videos, haha, with my phone for fun and have no views or scribes. But waiting for my check that never came . Maybe I'll wait another 4 years to see if anything happens. You two are great inspiration of photography, never stop having fun!!

You guys are awesome... never stop posting 🙏

Thank you for this. Honest, insightful.

I love how you talk about success in a real way, mentioning the money and acclimating to the perks while still sounding relatable. I think a lot of other "quitting KZfaq" videos just come off as spoiled, or not appreciative of being a millionaire on KZfaq. You guys always keep it 100%

I enjoy your videos. Thank you for creating them.

Thank you for the insight into content creation's rewards and pitfalls. I have always enjoyed how you try to be fair in your appraisals and comparisons of products, and willing to share your hard-earned photo tips. Please keep doing what you are doing. And Chelsea, your hair always looks good, but that isn't why I watch you guy's channel. 🙂

Hi Tony & Chelsea we always love to watch all videos from A to Z. More information + fun. Loved the hardwork and collection of information. Great work 🎉 pls do continue the same..

Hope you guys don't go away for a long time. God bless🙏

Though you may not have intended to cover as broad a scope as you did, yours is one of the most candid and approachable talks dealing with how to handle career challenges many of us face thoughout our lifetimes. Thank you so much for making this video; it resonated with me, and suspect it will for many others.

I hope you will keep going here. You both present great information.

Beautiful sentiments. In the same way that you are great at explaining photography processes you have perfectly verbalized many KZfaq experiences and emotions. You two should be very proud of the fact you have literally trained yourself out of a job. I apologize for being one of those that used to watch more of your content. BUT, it is only because you taught me so much that I am now able make my own choices in equipment and procedures. For that I am forever grateful. Thank you.

I appreciate the reflection on using KZfaq. Thank you!

I have really enjoyed your videos! I have been a photographer for over 60 years and have rarely shot videos and in my mind thought I might “like” to try KZfaq. I have attempted to do do videos and found how difficult it really is. I have come to the conclusion that my learning curve has gone vertical! I applaud you both for what you do and thank you.

Been subbed a long time, thanks for the heads up on what the bad guys in this industry try and do, seen a lot of channels go, maybe they fell into some of the things you described, its everywhere, music industry too.

I’m in the group you mentioned Tony. I was into still photography and after agonizing over the latest Sony for years finally decided to only do smartphone. I learned a huge amount from your channel and appreciate the work that you both, and your crew, do. But I’ve perhaps at most watched one of your videos in the past year. I’m learning other skills now, from KZfaq.

You both are great and I enjoy watching you. I also think it's great that the two of you work together. I know editing and re-editing video, writing and rewriting scripts, not to mention shooting the actual video -- and travel to locations and setting up -- takes time. I am grateful that the handful of photo/video channels I watch seem to be holding their own. But I know that producers of some channels -- one wildlife, another on fishing -- have been cutting back or quitting entirely. Family time usually is cited, and on two channels I believe that, But other producers leave when KZfaq decides to demonitize them. KZfaq often seems arbitrary in that regard. Regardless, I've enjoyed and intend to continue enjoying your content. Thank you for that! You two rock!