As usual, since this is just your uncompromising, serious, and thoughtful style, you manage both to inform and inspire. You are not only an outstanding photographer but also a great teacher and motivator, Sean. The passion you bring to what you do is always tangible.

What? Actually talking about interesting and important stuff? How could you? What about ISO? Shutter speed? :) Awesome video man! I`m so happy to see someone talk about photography outside the easy technical stuff! Hope to see more videos like this!

I've been quietly watching your channel from the other side of the planet for awhile now. This video and the others you've made have been very valuable for me technically, so thank you. But I have to say what stands out most in this series is the intelligence, integrity and sincerity you bring to the subject. Its so refreshing to see someone with a broader perspective for the art form thats focused on the creative journey, not just the tools.

“every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter. The sitter is merely the accident, the occasion. It is not he who is revealed by the painter; it is rather the painter who, on the coloured canvas, reveals himself.” ― Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray

I Just started out learning photography for the last 6 months and I cannot tell you how much you just blew my mind and pushed me to think of photography in a whole different way I know I'm an enthusiast but hopefully I can get to that level one day. Thanks a lot Sean.

Oh my, this is such an excellent video. It might be the caffeïne but I'm.... I'm raving about this. So good to see someone who understands the interpersonal dynamics of a portrait shot, and who can articulate this stuff in a way the rest of us understand. And not only that, you're doing it in a beautiful stylish way with wonderful photography at the end of it. Holy jesus, you've gained a fan! Thanks so much for this. PS: SO good to see a portrait photography video without those overpolished dead-eyes vanity shots as a presentation of what a portrait should look like

Hey Sean. The single most difficult thing in my life is taking the time to create and explore outside working hours, your ability to deliver such a rich piece of content, both informative and visually on your own, as a one man show is mind blowing. You push me to trash all excuses, go out and just do. For that i wish to thank you and I'm sure this brilliant channel will receive it's well earned publicity.

In the whole world there is no one as sincere as you r ... as amazing as you are when it comes to sharing a story. You r the best teacher one could ever have.

In a time when so many just press the button and shoot 5 frames a second and do a lot of post, its nice to see someone talk about what it is we should really be thinking about. The connection I try to find with a subject is the reason I am a portrait photographer. Thank you Sean. Keep up the good work!!

Sean, I was drawn to your channel because you’re a great thinker but watching this episode till the end revealed how good a photographer you are. I seriously love your portraits. Really honest and also full of punch and drama. You rock man!

I'm awestruck Sean! I was hesitant to move to more professional oriented photography because of my personal inhibitions and general fear that I wont get the shots I want. But you have kickstarted me on a path I don't want to look back on. After having an experience with an entry level camera for 6 years and definitively surpassed it's limitations from every angle, I stumbled upon you strobe photography essentials video which quite literally captivated me to your style of explaining your process and gave me the impetus I needed to take this step forward in my photography. Thank you and I mean it, yours is the only channel ever that I have watched on KZfaq among thousands which made me grateful for this platform.

Oh my God! I see myself in your words! This is actually the way I shoot portraits. I'm trying to catch THEIR moment and not the way I imagine them. Thank you for your great video.

Everytime I watch this title your insights speak more clearly. Thank you for so brilliantly producing content from which we continue to learn.. Very grateful to be a supporter of your work!

"just long enough for you to..." click ! That was EPIC !!

I am interested in photography as a hobby and I have seen so many videos and youtubers. Only a very few make videos like these. Videos in which you talk about experiences and insights of your profession. As a viewer, you can feel that you love what you are doing and you know stuff about your profession others wouldn't. You love what you are doing, this is what I appreciate the most in people. You deserve more attention.

Love the way you gently lead me to think about photography in a whole different way. Thank you

There is no where else in KZfaq where I can find people discuss the same situation & problems that I'm getting as a professional photographer when it comes to working with clients and normal people. You, sir, take my sub and likes. You show the real world.

Sean, just watched a couple of your videos. Awesome stuff. Thank you for taking the time to share your wisdom.

I really enjoy this episode Sean. I come back to it time and time again for the inspiration it gives me. Thank you.

Great inspirational video. I really like the saying '"every portrait is a war, between the sitter's vanity, and the photographer's guile" It's very true and it does take a certain amount of trickery to catch a genuine expression or moment.

Great video, great story. That last image on slide show was killer!

Well done, Sean. The emotional bond, friendship, common connection you find with a subject is vital to an authentic portrait. Nearly every client begins by posing in a standard way they believe is what the photographer wants. But the war in every portraits is about breaking down barriers and building the common bonds -- of finding the authentic personality in front of the camera.

Thanks for this great work, Sean! This is one of your videos that I come back to and review. Appreciate it and looking forward to more stuff like this!

Your videos are so refreshing. Unlike the other stuff that is mostly boring, technical talk. You draw the viewer in and grab their attention.

Watching some of your videos and starting to realize how much value is in what you do. I'm learning so much already and there hasn't been one thing yet about... Camera settings and what everyone else is doing. Love your work :)

I like your video not because you don't talk about all techniques like light setting and exposure triangle, though thats already the unique part of it. I like how you inspire your viewers, how to tell the wonders behind every single movement, and how to bring the hidden beauty of the photography into public's eye. It feels like it's an art instead of a daily life activity. Great job man!

ust found out about your channel 2 weeks ago and I love it! your videos are so emotionally deep and connected to yourself. This video is great and inspiring, thank you so much for sharing it.

Outstanding! Great message and well-produced. Glad I ran across your channel. Thanks!

Amazing video, Sean. One of the very few videos here on youtube that did not lose me through the progression. Kudos!

This is the video that brought me to your channel and it is BRILLIANT. I have been shooting studio portraits for a year and a bit now and have been fortunate to receive positive feedback almost entirely because of focusing on the kind of things you've spoken about in this video. Thanks for putting into words these things I've never been able to explain about what makes a shoot magical! Please never change.

Another amazing video. The portraits displayed at the end are breath taking too.

your videos are always incredible, love your perspective on the world and your art, thanks for sharing!

You've quickly become one of my favorite sources for photography education and inspiration. Thank you for your videos.

I love your story telling! This gives so much perspective and inspiration to! Thanks a bunch for putting that together.

Such a great video, talking about the person in front of the camera and not just settings and what not. Especially in portrait photography, it is more of a personal thing than in any other kind of photography. Thank you for this awesome video :)

There is so much to learn not just about technique and setting up lights and how to take a picture, but on how to work with the subject or the person trusting you to take their picture. This video was more than what I expected and I thank you for your brilliant insight in your profession. Helped me a lot.

These are great tips, I love it when fellow photographers share their approach to getting inside subjects' heads. Loved the quotes and the story about Churchill and Yousef Karsh.

Each of your videos is beyond my expectations. I'm really enjoying the depth, insight and thinking that you inject. I'm inspired as I think about my soon to be created channel.

Loving every video. Such refreshing and inspiring videos. The inspiration to shoot is the most valuable thing you can teach. Thank you!

ah constantly moving back and watching your videos again , so well done . you make me relate to what your saying.

I love your work and style of teaching. Hope to see many more videos from you in the future and develop myself as a photographer.

For a change an entire youtube photography video without talking about ISO, Shutter speed and so on. Thank you for showing us the humane side of the activity. Your videos are a breathe of fresh air with inspiration and information. I live on the other side of the world in a country called Bangladesh. The way you talk sincerely and passionately about photography, feels like I'm sitting right in front of you in a classroom. Thank you for your uploads. All the best wishes for future.

Love the way you explain the photographer's mindset. It's so satisfying to hear. Well done mate!!

Just happen to run into one of your videos not long ago and started following & watching more. Absolutely love them and have been learning alot! Keep it up! 👍

I really love this insight you bring to photography and the photos you choose to show.

Probably one of the most inspiring videos I have seen. You provide such wonderful and deep context to the art of photography. Well done.

Well... You're insane! This is just the second video that I watched in the last 15 min and you're already inspiring me. Thank you!

I keep watching this video as the simple truth in it is very raw and honest. I try to remind myself of this, every portait session...

Mate, every video is just a step up in honest, thought provoking inspiration. Seriously, thanks!

Your ability to articulate and teach is amazing !! I love your calm demeanor as you speak and keep the information / ideas flowing at a perfect easy to learn pace - Bravo Sean Tucker, your KZfaq channel is polished and top shelf! You always have interesting subject matter, wonderful guests, words of wisdom, you seem like such a genuine thoughtful person. Thank you for your channel, it truly is by far one of the best in photography realm of vids/teaching etc! I also enjoy seeing your beautiful work here & on IG Regards 🙏🏼💕

I'm not a portrait photographer in fact I'm not even a photographer. But if I was one then you are the perfect mentor. I wish you all the success Sean.

Wow, just found your videos and love the way you approach photography, as well as your skill in passing on what you have learned. Thank you for all the useful content!

Ive watched every video on your channel, but THIS is the one that made me subscribe! Good job!

i really love the way you deliver your content. its very clear and understanding.

I love all this psychology and reflexions behind the portraits. Thanks for that!

Brilliant shots sir. They were all different from each other... something that I find so hard to achieve. Thank you so much for your time and effort.

Awesome stuff Sean - man I like your videos. Such a fresh approach to the other 85% of rubbish that I have to sift through to find the gems. Keep it up! I loved the quote about Churchill! Philip

Thanks Sean! Loved the down to earth, no nonsense approach on how to capture the real person in front of your camera.

Legit! I just begin to learn photography and find your videos quite amusing. What you shared is deeper than just techniques or gear technology. It is about being mindful in what you are doing. Making connection with the subject, understanding their vulnerability, unguarded moments, and many more. I learn a lot from you, Sean. Thank you!

Man do I love your channel Sean. So much more than a photography channel, yet one that serves the art of photography so well. You gained a subscriber yesterday when I heard the stories behind the series on photographing your mentors. Photography is so much more than clever tricks with post processing and expensive gear. Having seen thousands of stunning photographs both portrait and landscape unfortunately, so few are memorable. This past weekend I caught and image of my niece, who I adore, that is "Her", I already cherish this above most others I have taken.

just came across your channel, this is amazing content, amazing representation of this art. I love it, very inspiring

Your videos are good. So much to learn from them. Its the way you put things across, really super

I love this. I just came across your videos in searching for content for my high school students learning portrait photography. Thank you for the putting quality content out there.

I looooove your videos. You're really good at explaining and talking about emotions. It's a pleasure to listen to you.

Great video, real substance and good info...love your videos!

I absolutely love your channel and your work!

Just subscribed. The style you add to your video is just incredible. I was expecting a talking head, but ended up getting a relaxed, super informative and stylistic video. Didn't feel long at all and I can tell you took your time piecing it together. Thank you for this!!

love this video, happy to see a video talking about the actual connection between the subject and photographer, rather than whatever equipment or course you need to buy.

Love this video! And your results are wonderful!

I'm very impressed by this video, and I completely agree with you. These photographs capture the subject's personalities perfectly, you can almost imagine what their natural scent would smell like.

Quality content, your are so good and getting better, I love it!

Your content makes me pay attention (which is hard) and is sooo pleasing to see. Thank you very much!

great video dude. The karsh story is absolutely brilliant, and I always love hearing it. BTW, his portraits are absolutely incredible. Cheers

Inspiring and motivating thoughts on portraiture. Thank you Sean.

Really enjoy your videos. Thought provoking which is what we need in this day and age. Keep it up :)

Loved this! Such a great information. Switching roles was something I will try to incorporate too! Thank you!

What a great video. Great topic and so well presented. Thanks so much.

I think you have captured and conveyed the essence of capturing the essence of one's subject . Excellent ! thank you...

Great video again, very genuine.

love your videos mate!

i really LOVE the way you talk about this subject..superb vlog

Really loved this video and your thoughts/philosophy on portrait photography

great video, great stuff and highly motivational​, u r my new fav. photography channel. and a good teacher

The portraits were taken by you and shown at the end literally blow up the mind. The first one among those reminds Da Vinci's, Mona Lisa.

You unveil what is the so called real photography.....the way you teach...the. Way you make us understand...it is just outstanding...love your works man❤️❤️

awesome... one of the best videos I have seen ... thanks

What a great video, seriously. I Really related to this video and to many of the words you spoke of. Thank you I sure will continue to watch your videos

Just went through a ton of your videos, I really like your style and you just earned yourself a new sub

Such amazing words and information. Well done - thank you

Good thoughts, and you made the point with the set of portraits at the trailer. Thank you.

Thank you for this. I love the suggestion of letting the subject photograph the photographer. I am beginning to figure out I want to do portraiture, and this is great inspiration. The journey begins.

absolutely brilliant! i can 100% agree with what you've stated in this video! awesome Job Sean

Wow. What a brilliant video. Loved the story about the Churchill shot. Thank you for inspiring some magic.

Thank you, that was so useful. I am finding your channel very useful, especially these philosophical non tech-y ones that really get me to reflect more about what i'm doing as a photographer.

love this. It's how I work as a photographer. shooting the inside from the outside.

Great video. Great work! Thanks for posting it!

Brother you have a style, presence and essence that is mesmerizing. Love your work.

Found you by accident - so pleased I did. Your insight is a breath of fresh air. Thank you.

I loved everything you had said. In my beginnings, the portraits that received perhaps the most comments were those where my subjects were not aware that my camera was pointed at them, or they thought I was just adjusting and testing my camera. I must remember to go back to creating such portraits sometimes. Great video! Thank you!

Sean this video was saw warm and inviting. Totally agree. Nothing technical just talk of the love of photography.