Was this Dino Mosley? 😂

I had a big photographer hit me up on Facebook and invite me to his house. We lived in the same town. He lived on a street with a bunch of HUGE houses...mini mansions. I went because I wanted a mentor at the time. When I got there he showed me a very large media room. He was a wedding photographer, portrait photographer and videographer, so he had a nice set up. After being there about 15 minutes I realized he called me there to crush me. To help you understand....even though he was very successful, to me his style was very old school. The town we lived in loved my work. I was new on the scene and I was doing things they hasn't seen before. I remember him saying..."That stuff you're doing, I been doing that" I realized at that moment, someone can have more than you and still be jealous of you, because the little attention I was getting, he wanted that for himself. I told you bruh, your work is amazing to me. I love your lighting.

I'm dying...Photos is an art, either you like it, love it, hate it or indifferent. I personally would have given his number to a ton of people and have them all just prank call him for a week.

Bro, I hear you, this is why I don't make it a thing to comment or reach out to photographers. Because photographers keep telling me I need a full frame to take better photos, when my photos are better than their photos. So i don't question myself anymore i just focus on getting better while staying humble and in my lane.

Yeah...a similar thing happened to me a year or so ago. You handled it very well. I love having convos with photographers, but when it tends to become a "lecture" vs a convo; I usually tend to know what type of time they're on.

This is why I don’t have any photographer friends. They’re weird.

Bro..your work is good. Don't let these weird ego driven dudes get to you.

You were talking to me when you said: sorry you gotta see my first video in a rant 😂😂😂😂. Anyways. Loved the video. Ima check a few more out. Nice work! Don’t let anyone get to you! 🙌🏼

I’m new to photography and I learn something from all your videos. Don’t let these weirdos make you double take on what you’re doing bro

Keep up the good work Ryan. Blessings

Just earned a subscriber, photography is an art so ppl will have different styles, I went on your Instagram and your work is elite so keep working

Sometimes I can't stand other photographers because of the ego and thinking that there's only one style of "correct" photography

You're a better man than me. Photography is a hobby for me and haven't encountered it much there, but I've been a lab tech for quite a while. Whenever i start hearing ego versus knowledge, i immediately stop listening and speaking.

As creators, we truly have a negativity bias. We fixate on one bad comment in a sea of compliments. It's such a blessing to have peers in your corner whose opinion you can trust. Your work is amazing man

I love this video!! So relatable. And I don’t even know your work (just what you showed in the video) but I can tell you care about your craft and that interaction is absolutely weird. I’m glad more people are speaking out on these topics. Love from NYC 🙌🏽

15:55 I feel this so much. I mean I guess as we say we're our own biggest critic, because we're always trying to improve, so all it takes is one "your work sucks" for me to start thinking "so I was right, my work does suck and people are just being nice." To be honest I've been struggling a lot since April because someone said right to my face "stop trying to sell your shitty TikTok's to people" and it rubbed me so badly even though I have millions of views across some of the videos. Some people just want to tear you down though, I think some people even want to devalue your work so they can try and get you to work for less money.

I just started taking up photography as a hobby just 2 1/2 years ago. One thing I’ve noticed about some photographers is they get jealous/weirdbwhen they notice you either have better equipment a better technique or just a few great photos. It’s like they always threatened by other photographers. That guy need to take a real vacation .

I’m going to put this in a simple way. Ain’t nothing wrong with your lighting and photos. In fact you light up your subjects beautifully. That photographer is just negative energy. Keep doing YOUR thing king!

Love this video bro! Love these type of conversations a lot don’t tell this side of it, photographers can be the biggest drama queens 😂

Photomeike likes your work, don't let him fool you!

New sub here! From what I have seen, your work is awesome! I like your honesty and you seem like a good guy as well as talented photographer. Some people are jealous and insecure unfortunately. Don't listen and follow your gut!

"I'm petty but I'm not a confrontational person" ~ THIS xD

This is the first video of yours I've seen. I just went to your IG and looked at your portfolio. Whoever that photographer is can touch grass. Your work is beautiful. Their skin tones are beautiful. Some of the images are warm, but I think they're supposed to be that way and wouldn't change them one bit. But as far as I scrolled, I didn't see "orange." Keep shooting and keep moving forward. : )

There's people like this in every industry, and I can totally relate. Your lighting looks good to me, and it's better than what I can do - so I'll gladly take your advice.

Look. I work in the TV industry. Been around anchors, celebs, cameramen, directors all my 35 year professional career. You handled the situation way better then I would have. Being a creative. No way is the wrong way. If you like it, that is all that really matters. In the words of Tyler Perry. (and I am paraphrasing) "I have my following and they love what I do. All the rest, I don't give a #%$! what they think." Keep doing what you're doing my brother. I am very new to this KZfaq thing but not new to photography and the business. I do what I do. Try to get better at what I do everyday. I have peeps who like what I do. And that is really all I can do. Keep shooting!!!!!!

Went out and looked at your work on IG after this video, it is solid!! Keep working Ryan, well done.

20 seconds into the story and I knew it was going to be so weird 😂 First red flag was he bragging about his famous client and stuff. After that I'd be like "ok, bye" 😂😂 You do a great job and photography is all about lighting and perspective. The photographer's perspective and the client's perspective. So light how you want and create the art you want how you want. 🥰

Ryan I agree with you, photographers are a weird lot. I live in a town with lots of professional photographers. I have been mentored by some. I have worked for some wedding photographers as a second shooter. I joined a local photography club to learn more about the craft. I have noticed how some of the established local photographers would be concerned about the younger photographers that were doing really good work. Sometimes they would do things to discourage them. Stay strong Ryan you do good work and you are always looking to grow. Your clients are paying you.

😂😂unbelievable! You make him sweat 😅. He sees that you are gaining on him, so he had to do something to slow you down. And don’t be surprised if later down the road that he tries to take credit for training you. Using his wife as a witness. She only witnessed the end of the conversation. He was just trying to flex in front of her. When you hung up the phone he told his wife “yeah that was Ryan calling me for some help with his lighting”. 😂 stay strong 💪 brother. If the client is happy, you did well.

First time seeing your channel, totally subing :) Must have been a so call "influencer", these people try to convince you their way is better. Us as pros just gotta laugh at them sometimes. I would have told him " Bro! you need to recalibrate your screen, because wtf are you looking at!" lol Ryan your work is great and looks great for the skin tones, keep doing your thing, look forward to catching more of your content!

Smdh, I've met a few photographers like that. Some of them are weird haters and don't know the difference between constructive criticism and insults. Your work is amazing, by the way.

amazing video you do amazing work. Btw where did you get that shirt?

Camera settings are only relevant to that specific and/or particular instance, For me, I vary the camera setting and select the photo(s), that I like. Camera settings are very personal, and will change with each person, because each person sees life just a bit different.

People get salty in every field, but in photography, the jealousy is crazy lmao

Very good video, and it hits on a theme that I have been seeing a lot of myself. My take on it is that every photographer (creative) has some degree of imposter syndrome. You have detailed how somebody was able to activate that inside of you and you reacted the way that I think most would. I think that his point of view was also caused by his response to imposter syndrome, and he felt in some way challenged in his own skills. He saw an opportunity to pull another photographer down in the hopes that they would then look up to him and make him feel better about his own work. It is childish stuff, and sadly most creatives are fragile to some degree, and it is easy to feed on them. Good for you for seeking out support from friends that are also knowledgeable in the craft whom you trust. Followers don't every account for skill, or technical prowess, followers are just a popularity contest and if you base a self-worth on that, you are always on a precarious ledge. As a photographer that I trust once said, "if you like it, then it is right." We should all uplift each other, and you putting it out there that your confidence as a photographer was shaken is a way of uplifting all of us who have felt that way at some point in our journey. Thank you!

As long as you know the basics for lights/technicalities the rest is just a question of taste, in all types of art there are "some who like this, and some who like that". It has always been like that, and it will always be. Any awkward/negative individuals who have a problem with that have a problem with reality. Keep doing what makes you + your clients happy, what others think about it is irrelevant in the bigger picture.

Bruh I get photographers who would DM me and be all up on me. They’d tell me how great I am, ask for help and pointers and I’d help them the best I could. Then they come back and tell me how I should be doing photography. It’s just people man. Humans are flawed and when ego gets in the way watch the 🤫 out lol. Great channel by the way.

You've got more patience than I do. You've got great work and just gained a new subscriber. Look forward to more of your stuff.

LMAO Bro you better than me! The introvert in me would NEVER have taken that call lmao Off rip this was weird energy... I feel you 100% on wondering if it's enough. I struggle with that because it's like when I share I get no responses. So then my brain takes over with the doubt but forget that!! You know you're dope, your peeps wont let you slide with poor effort, you good! I had a previous manager try to tell me about lighting and Im like bro I got almost a decade in the game of exclusively OCF!! It took a toll on me for sure so I know what went through your mind when you scrolled your IG account. Great video! Take my picture at WPPI next year! lmao

I've been shooting for years and I'm still learning, it's a part of all we do in life. Just keep up the great work man. Ps i love your work.

I'm sorry my G. Shit gets frustrating. Couple of people broke my spirit last week so I know the deal. Definitely one of many ways you'd get a creative block. We just gotta do our best to hang on and not lose the passion for the art of photography itself. It can get very discouraging out here. I'm still trying to figure it out myself.

I listened to your whole video man. I don't really know what the point was but I'll tell you this photography is subjective. Nobody can tell you right or wrong about your work. Will people love your work great? If they don't, that's okay too. You're going to always get that and what makes you feel good. If it looks good to you, that's good enough. That's all I have to say

You’re better than me cause I would’ve hung up after the 2nd weird question 🤣🤣

He’s not weird, he just has his own philosophy. Some photographers prefer shadow to shape their subject. Others are calculative with ratios. He was reaching out to mentor you. If you are satisfied by your results, then stick to what you know. It’s your style!

Right at 12:34, when you say " This is the part that really does it for me, he says -" KZfaq popped up an ad for Lowes and the first picture was a bag of fertilizer. LOL Don't let that phone call bother you. Everyone has their own style and opinion. If your clients are happy with your work, that's all that matters. :-)

You’re obviously a great photographer. But always be humble and allow those with egos to bask in their own sunlight. It’s better to actually know that you are good than to suck and you think you’re good. But most importantly, it’s about your customers who enjoy your style, and expect that from you.

Your work is amazing

this guy is really cool and down to earth because a lot of the creators are not down to earth in my opinion but thanks for being normal lol that’s the only real way to stick out these days is being normal 😅I never thought I would be saying that 2024

Your story telling is amazing lol I was invested but I failed to hear what was the importance of you being shirtless (watched the video twice lol) but yea in any field you gonna have people like that fellow. just let it be the last time you second guess your work cuz that image that you showed in the video is awesome! I once visited a very very popular photographer as I was piggy backing off of a friend and I was on the roof playing around with a reflector but I mainly did nightlife photography so I wasn’t familiar with studio work and this popular photographer peeped that was I was struggling and instead of being a decent person and helping me out he laughed obnoxiously and I was like ah an asshole, not surprised lol. I let it slide because I wasn’t in any position to do anything but I never forgot. Keep up the good work and let us know what not having a shirt on was important lmao 😅

I'm trying to figure out who this is. I was at WPPI also. Profoto didn't have a booth. They sponsored the Photo Booth wall with all the different sets in back, but that was about it.

You got to start putting shirts on man. haha jk. Never take those people seriously...especially if they are that damn rude and problematic. For sure you deserve better. Your journey is yours and mad props to you. Keep going and keep succeeding! 💯

hey man, don't listen to dumb people like that. Im 15 years old thats inspired by people like you. and looking at your photos has motivated me as an video and cinematographer. What person do you know shoot photos, but inspires videographers???? Bro thats amazing, your inspiring videographers by just shooting photos. You are amazing. Don't let people like that get to you. Don't question your talent because of someones else opinion. Remain to stand humble and you will make it bro.

Hey, I just came across your channel and liking the content. Checked out your Instagram, loving the photos. Everyone has their own taste/style. None of us are perfect, and we all have room for improvement. Saying your lighting sucks was rude and untrue. I am sure your clients are very happy with your work and that's what matters in the end.

Bro, you have great work! Your content definitely has help me get better and build more confidence in my work and become a better photographer. Also, everyone has a different eye, Me being a new photographer I question my work sometimes but like you always say if you love then someone else loves it. But I'm always open to constructive criticism. But sounded like a hater to me.

Just found your insta. Love your lighting.

Bro your work is awesome! Having said that, I’ll say this criticism comes in two forms constructive and destructive. Constructive criticism should be helpful and non harmful. Destructive is just the opposite. Not sure what that photographer saw but it not what we your followers or your clients know and see. Keep up the good work bro! 👍🏾

Not the man quizzing you 😭 I’m sorry that happened to you man

I think your work is fire 🔥 First time here too.

Thought you'd have 250k subscribers or something... You're going to become big by the end of 2024 brother- keep up the work!

Every major city have that one photographer haha ...glad you handle this well lol.

Here's a story for you. I was shooting an event when i met another photographer who claimed to make $20,000 a month off his photography. He said he could tell me how but not for free. He wanted $2,000 to do "consulting" for me. He gave me a link to his website and critiqued the photos i took at the event. Anyways, i went to his site and saw his photos. I was sooo shocked he claimed to make big money off his photography when a LOT of his pictures were blurry, out of focus and just all around BAD. Needless to say, i KEPT my $2,000. It never stops shocking me just how many photographers act like they're some kind of authority on photography. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

As long as your clients are happy, you good. You’re better than me. I would’ve been ended that conversation. 🤣

Is the video from this shoot on ytb or fb or ig,?

Amazing story bro. Yeah, it was definitely some weird energy there. I can relate to this in many ways. I've had other photographers copy my work and then tell ppl I wasn't a real photographer 😅. There's so many times ppl look at me and think I was young and didn't really know much about photography and would proceed to lecture me, not knowing that I've been doing portraits since 2001. The part that always trip me out is when non Nikon shooters see me with a Nikon and think that because I shoot Nikon, I must only shoot wildlife and natural light 😂. If they only knew.

There are lots of people like this. I get a lot of weirdos on my IG. Your work is fire 🔥.

Your work is top Notch bro! Learning so much from you . Man the ego trips on instagram are real! Btw would I be able to email you Ryan? Would like to discuss something but not appropriate over KZfaq comments. No weirdo here bro just business. Thanks 👑

Crazy story!!

I believe you knew what this guy was about early in this call. This guy is looking for others to feed his ego. To make himself matter. We all deal with matters based on our own comfort level. I guarantee he has done this routine to others.. I am a very honorable person. I would have shut him down and likely blocked his number. There other good photographers who want to help others get better because they care about people and photography. He is not one of them. Keep trucking as you do it. Just my two cents. Thanks for sharing.

Bro... I feel ya! You do you - period. Fk what he says or anyone else. Photography and Photographers are so fk opinionated. I found this out when I started shooting a bit over 3 years ago. They (photogs) all had an opinion on gear, lighting, etc. I know how this can fk with your head. The images you create are a reflection of your work. What "he" sees is so subjective don't let it get to you! Keep doing what you do best!

Let the haters hate, it’s just another way of motivation for you. I strive to be as good as you someday because I love your work.

Photography feels like a lonely competitive art for me at the moment. I'm from New York City. I love shooting here, but learning and collaboration are costly. Literally but worst of all mentally. I don't know how I came across your video, but it was nice to hear. "These photographers be weird!"

The problem and I'm going to be 100% honest. A lot of people in the arts are on the spectrum and that's why they are like this. I've seen it with video games and comic book communities here on KZfaq.

Man say it ain't BC! He got that studio in the garage 🤔🧐😂

Yeah bro that was kind of weird. But one thing to remember about photography is you're going to always be learning stuff. Not saying that he's right, I'm saying never second guess yourself to the point that it messes with your confidence. There's going to be plenty of things that you don't know. that doesn't mean that you can't get out there and do what you do. So don't let some other dude discourage you. You always got to believe in yourself. Keep doing what you do, and always seek to pick other people's brains to learn more. The minute you stop trying to learn, is the minute it's over.

The egos kill me lol

Guessing he's a bit older? I remember being blown away by the comments on old forums from these guys like twelve years ago looking for info. Only lurked but every single one of them was gods gift to photography.

Bro, if your clients like it, that's all that matter. True we can learn from each other, but at the end of the day, we shoot for clients, not other photographers.

Definitely weird. Just keep doing you and growing how you have been. That energy is strange and some people don't understand how abrasive they can be. Sounded almost like it was intentional to knock you down a few legs and eventually say they taught you lighting.

How could you, Angelo Dawkins have your confidence crushed? What I learned is we all have a different vision. I also found that some photographers are intimidated by me. This is though I treat them as equals.

Ppl are weird your work is fine I like in learning myself

Forget about what photographers think. Do your clients like your work and do they like working with you. That's all that matters.

Bro! I kid you not. He was probably viewing your IG via his phone on night shift which makes everything on your phone orange. There is NOT a bit of “too much orange” in your work. I’m giving dude the benefit of the doubt but yeah the Ego was strong with that guy.

people are so crazy, its almost like people dont realize this craft is subjective 🤣

Swing back bro 😂lol

Bro yo work is all good you and Ike is two people that I really look to follow and pick up advice from watching your videos and I’m not even close to where you guys are at. That was just bad energy.

Yooo! I didn't see the response vid. Ike's photo was almost completely 255 blown out that was hilarious. I love you guys watched the vid There are times when you want offer critique to someone you think needs it, I used to try to help models in the same way, but you CANNOT critique someone who didn't ask for it. Imagine someone you just met say "Man, we gotta get your haircut right" or "we gonna get you in the gym cuz you are too big!" no one wants to hear that Now i'm all for constructive criticism, im used to it from school, and if there was something useful said by. trusted source, i would consider it. Otherwise I would disregard. I would pay for a portfolio revieww from Lindsay or someone before a random guy

The majority of professionals question themselves and their capabilities to the point they may feel like a fraud, it's more common than you'd think. I wouldn't put too much emphasis on what another photographer says unless it's coming from one you already have a good relationship with and it's delivered constructively. Photography is a profession where you experience a litany of gatekeepers and insecure souls that don't seem to have much emotional maturity. Sort those types of people in buckets with the understanding that you wont grow from those relationships and depending on your personality, they may be toxic to you so put a lid on it. ✌

I think you should follow up with the guy. He might be blunt and a bit obnoxious.. but as artist, we never stop learning. This man might be the Pai Mei of photography that pushed you in ways that couldn't occured to you.. who knows, he could be bullshit. Id see it for what it's worth.

I like to out geek the tchno-geeks in a conversation and then tell them that my one solid rule about photography rules is to largely ignore the rules because rules are boring and ment to be ignored most of the time. That leaves them totally confounded and wondering what the heck just happened. What can I say, I'm weird. 😂

Long message here ... This is my first time watching your channel. I think that this guy was just grandstanding. It happens in every profession. There are persons who meet one-on-one with you and say stupid stuff, knowing that it will be difficult for you to explain to others how crazy that person is. That person is also good at gaslighting you - making you think that you are the problem. I have a few colleagues who continue to do this, even after I have known of their shenanigans for 15 years!!! It's pure insanity on their part. The end part of your story, however, suggests something deeper and on another level. I have a colleague who does the same thing. But everyone loves him because they do not see that part of him. The bottom line? ... He is insecure. The guy who was talking to you? He is insecure. I have not seen your photos. However, I encourage you to continue doing what you are doing. I'm certain your images are great!

I thought it was just the photographers in my area acting weird and funny.

Tricks of the enemy, they come in all forms.

WEIRD

I don't believe in crapping on another photographer but I do believe in learning the basics then breaking the rules of you want. A lot of KZfaqrs use to say the 50mm and the 85mm look the same. Basically cute girls starting KZfaq channels and learning as they go along and giving miss information. You want to use the 50mm but under stangit might always work because of distortion.

You were asked about your CAMERA settings and you walked to your lights and counted them. ??????

Never let anyone tell you how big or how to use your piece. Simple

Always someone telling another person how to do this their way. Stay in yo lane potna!!! That’s funny Meike using all them lights bout to turn the power off in that studio off lol

haters gonna hate. keep doing great bro

Don't let anyone tell you that your work is not good some of the the great artist work people doubt keep painting with light✌

Definitely was sweet brother Mosley lol as soon as you said he shoots in his garage 💡dude was a weirdo in my inbox too. Using 5 words when he could've used 2 type guy SMH