Never stop doing what you're doing Bryan, your channel is a rare corner of KZfaq that actually talks about the creative process, the struggles and the reality of photography. While so many channels follow the same path of doing gear related videos for maximum views, your channel actually makes me think and reflect on my own photography.

What a marvelous video matey, and I say that not just because of your kind words sent in my direction, but because I think it's immensely valuable that someone such as yourself, who is killing it on the photo-assignment front at the highest level these days, can still take the time to sit and reflect on things that impact your understanding of the world. I find a video like this infinitely more valuable than anything one might find out there claiming to offer suggestions and insights into what one can do to further their photographic career. Not because you're spilling trade secrets or anything like that but because being able to sit and listen to the way you interpret and reflect on things you observe in the world offers immense insight, especially taking into account where you find yourself in your career currently. Thanks again for the kind words man, and for sharing the wisdom so beautifully as always!

I think the opposite of getting the next hit of attention from social media is when you haven't gotten any attention from your work in photography. So you basically give up on producing work for others and just take photos that mean something to you. I share photos with others sometimes. But it's more like, this is what I've been doing.

Bro 32 is not old! Your amazing! I find your accent and voice very calming.

I see a Bryan Birks video uploaded, I press play

And I’m gonna say something else After a long long day of work , I get home, take a shower, sit in the couch trying to relax and forget about the working hours , put KZfaq , your video pop up first , and man , really puts me in a so much better place ! Sorry my English

I love Bryan Birks, hes the best.

Talking about inspiration. Well, you inspire many of us. So thank you.

If your just having fun with photography just go out and take photos, you will soon see what takes your interest the most! If it’s your job just do the work!

Big up willy sheepskin!! Great photographer/channel/guy. And don’t forget yourself, you’re also on the list for this year

WOW I really needed to hear the Andrew Huberman segment. Don't get me wrong! Love William and paulie B. I guess I felt like the last year or so I've been chasing my tail. Hearing Andrew was refreshing to hear.

great video! loved the sequencing and overall flow

Do you realise the inspiration you and your channel have? This is the latest gem offered up and reaching me all the way in Northern Spain in a village with a poi lagoon of a thousand people.

Ayyyyyye! I got a little cameo. 🙃

I’ve recently discovered your channel. As a 66 year Englishman who writes and makes digital photographs, you might not expect me to gel with your videos. Nothing could be further from the truth! I love your work, your approach and your manner in your videos. For me right now, you’re the most inspiring photographer on KZfaq. My days of shooting 5x4 are probably over, but I still love talking to people I encounter and making portraits of them. After watching you’ I’ll be doing a lot more of that! Please keep doing what you’re doing just the way it is.

Great way to end 2023. So very looking forward to what you do in 2024.

film photography forever !

I can so relate to your discussion on Andrew Huberman's remarks. Hit me where it should. Thanks Bryan for this vid

NEEDED this today...especially the "editorial mind" portion...new subscriber cant wait to binge your channel over the next few weeks!

TOOL yes. Massive inspiration.

Herbie Yamaguchi's portrait of Joe Strummer and what Joe told to him in relation to creating is so good. Love the work you're doing. Makes me want to explore 4x5 too.

Tool is on another level. Seeing them in concert changed my my interpretation of music and art for that matter

Good video, Bryan.

Great video, thanks for introducing me to some new photographers, and to Andrew Huberman. I found a lot to relate to and agree to in both his and your thoughts on creativity and connection. The Musician Mary Spender talks about having 1,000 connected and supportive fans has been more rewarding for her than she imagined. Great points made about creating and presenting one's thoughts or art in a unique and genuine way, rather than a formulaic way to garner likes and clicks.

hey dude you seem to be killin it , chin up and keep it up!!

I'll have to watch this another 2-3 times to make sure I properly absorb it. Great picks and insight. (Also stop calling yourself old at 32 lol, especially in a photography space!)

Going to my first tool concert in January, super pumped. Maynard is an interesting dude.

One of the best videos I saw , thank youu , make my day ❤

I honestly expected something very different from what i just saw. it really made me think and how i felt the same way about those people and individuals without realising it. love that you take inspiration from different sources because that shows real commitment to your creative pursuit.

somehow the algo recommended me this video and it was spot on. Really nice points you made, and i think you were brave enough to explicitly show how some kinds of engagement (i.e., Q&A, reposting famous photos, etc) are just go easy on inmediate gratification. Just suscribed and here for the ride! Cheers :)

You have moved your videos into an even more interesting realm. Hard to do when your existing content is so good! Thanks. Always motivating when I know I am sitting on the couch too much.

Thanks for sharing. I'm excited to see what 2024 is going to bring you and what you are going to create. Love your work and always great videos.

I really Love William's attitude and genuine internal locus of control - thank you for the shoutout !. He really cares about people deeply -yet is not affected by what they think of him . An absolutely amazing young man. - Thanks also for the dopamine clip - very useful to everyone. You should definitely put yourself on your list too!

as an old 32 YO I resonate with this video specially the last part (also a fan of Huberman). Recently been digging Andre D Wagner's work, photography aside (which is so good) I just like his commitment and work ethic...that's one cool dude! Also Sebastiao Salgado's GENESIS, as someone who does street mainly and birding on the side, just the way he shoots opened my eyes to a whole plethora of ways I can approach my own photography. (sorry, that was a lengthy comment 😅)

great list.. Mark is a legend.

Wonderful list. Love videos like this full of inspo and research.

Great vid man, thank you 🙏🏼 👍🏼

Good video Brian, I really like William and PaullieB too, all you 3 create videos that shows authenticity and I'm really great full for that. One thing though, IMO you don't have to be rough on yourself for making a Q&A or posting about an historical figure in photography instead of going out and do the hard work. You are entitled to those "candy monument" too, because you can back it up time after time. That gives your creative mind a break and this way we get to know some of Bryan's brain and see some of Bryan's work. That's show bizz.

Good cross-section of people to draw from. Nicely done!

Great video!

these are the kind of videos I can watch all night! thanks for this one Bryan....

Wisdom

Great Video Bryan

If you enjoy reading great lyrics to some great rock/metal music, I highly recommend Dio. Phenomenal lyricist, whether with his band Dio, Rainbow, or Black Sabbath. Also Randy Blythe from Lamb of God (way heavier), Andrew Latimer from Camel, and of course, Roger Waters from his own solo work or Pink Floyd

Very inspiring. I got many ideas while watching the video. Some of them that got lost in my mind as time went since my childhood. Thank you.

It's funny (to me anyway). I think it's because I have a deep dislike for your approach to image making (I grew up on a steady diet of Dan Winters & Miles Aldridge) that I am able to really hear what's going on in your videos. The substance of what you're saying is solid. I'm excited to hear more.

"No one is out there taking pictures for your project" Alec Soth

this is such a solid list man. jaw dropped seeing Erin Springer's work. Would love a link to Huberman's podcast or that show he was on that you clipped, need to hear more from him. As always, appreciate your videos bro!

Hope you are doing well Bryan

Great video Bryan- where was that Erinn interview from?

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Bryan, what was the podcast you mentioned at 5:26 please?

You read the book about MJK? It's worth your time.

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“As a 32 yr old …” Bro stop. Your life has barely started.

Excise the cringe (Huberman) and this you're flying.