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@oakandiron_ Ай бұрын

If you’re not on social media… then photography is alive & well.

@EL_PLAGA Ай бұрын

For hobbiest

@BeniJean Ай бұрын

Even if you are on social media, photography and every other kind of art is still alive. It is your own decision whether social media is simply a lookbook of YOUR art - the kind of art that comes from your heart. Or whether you create art with which you want to get the attention of others at all costs.

@TheGuym619 Ай бұрын

Social media made some famous photographers…

@cstpa1 29 күн бұрын

photo on social media has been the worst superficial experience.

@girngo 29 күн бұрын

@@TheGuym619social media made those photographer famous on social media

@villegas24 Ай бұрын

Photography has and will continue to get me out of the most difficult phases in my life. Its like an old friend who i can rely on every time.

@Mikegaryhouse Ай бұрын

Amen to that!

@bigboysdream4222 Ай бұрын

@ClarityOffGrid Ай бұрын

Me too!

@TippleNwister Ай бұрын

my camera never lets me down! (well until it needs a repair lmao)

@NiitLifeCreative Ай бұрын

usually after heartbreaks I tend to make my best work

@PatrickWeichmann Ай бұрын

The way you said "who cares? Nothing." around 2:50... that went straight into my heart. My personal favourite photos are the ones I've never showed to anyone.

@guyskillen 19 күн бұрын

You should show someone. They might appreciate them too.

@PravinDahal 15 күн бұрын

Yep, your friends totally care so much about the picture of that random tree you photographed.

@videosuperhighway7655 3 күн бұрын

@@PravinDahallololololol

@shittytownguides1910 Ай бұрын

Part of the solution for me was not posting things on social media anymore. It felt like it was becoming a job, like I had to take images to impress other people not because I enjoyed it. I really enjoy and have fun taking pictures of my friends and family when we hang out, and got a decent printer and love sending people nice photos in the mail. It feels fulfilling and it captures nice memories. And the idea of going to shoot a sunrise really encapsulates it. Photography can get you out there. It can push you to the places you might usually not care to go to, at hours you might usually not be up, and when you’re there you’re just… present. Looking, feeling. It’s so much more than just mass producing “bangers” and sharing them on social media.

@ellenh7498 Ай бұрын

I agree - social media placed so much stress on me.

@SteveJobIess Ай бұрын

Peter Mckinnon: take a photo of the sunrise for no other reason but to take it, and do nothing with it... and then show all the sunrise photos in a video about doing nothing with the photos. Would have been more poinant had the video shown him taking a bunch of photos, and then abruptly end without him showing us the actual shots.

@Xirpzy Ай бұрын

I hope to get a printer. It feels like the next logical step for me. So far Ive managed to keep social media posts to a minimum and I like it that way. I understand that its different when its a business and why I probably never will turn it into a business.

@Love-You-Photography Ай бұрын

The video is also just calculated and actually hypocritical. Total double standards.@@SteveJobIess

@thibaudepeche Ай бұрын

I stopped posting on social media 4 or 5 years ago

@pdcorlis Ай бұрын

I fell in love with photography when I was 12. That was 60 years ago. I ran a photography department at a small college for 30 years. While the tools have changed, my passion has not.

@fiddleandfart Ай бұрын

Yeah, very much with you, age and inspiration-wise! Returning to this after a long related career... and, yes, it's still fun! And rewarding emotionally, when you believe you've captured a great moment!

@Schattendichter Ай бұрын

I started with 15, that was 37 years ago. So I would say, Sir, I'm a kind of a junior. But I still love it!

@r3d1on42 Ай бұрын

me too, that was 2 years ago for me

@Schattendichter Ай бұрын

@@JT-oc2dn What is the sense of the question? It is about passion, and that's for free...

@JT-oc2dn Ай бұрын

@@Schattendichter Just asking if bro became a milli from his passion. Free is not free. He paid in time invested. Mr peter did.

@scotttucker9613 Ай бұрын

I want photos about a life, not a life about photos.

@okiemuteolayinka7820 Ай бұрын

Nicely said

@lukacerar5215 Ай бұрын

very nice!

@jesperlindstrom8577 Ай бұрын

Words! ❤

@RunNGunPhoto Ай бұрын

What does that even mean lol

@scotttucker9613 Ай бұрын

@@RunNGunPhotolet me dumb it down for you…HUR DURRRR DERP DEE DOO

@MusclesAVS Ай бұрын

As an introvert photography has become a way for me to record all the instances in my life that have been outside my comfort zone. It gets me out in the world and it documents it. When we do things that are uncomfortable they tend to slow time down and with photography it lets you document this moment in time to relive later. Its truly a great hobby.

@JYMBO Ай бұрын

That thought of "what am i going to do with the photos after" or maybe "do i really need a picture of a sunrise" essentially "what can i gain from this" is what kills off motivation for a lot of people because the answer is almost always not good enough or isn't heavy enough to balance out the effort it takes to get up and get out there... but as we get older i think we are more wired to only do things and see worth in things you can gain something from like money, or to progress your career in some way... it's a shame we see fun as a waste of time or not worth making an effort for.

@donjoe6326 Ай бұрын

So the question is: do I do it for a special purpose (like earning money) or because it adds meaning to my life? You can't monetize the latter, but it's so much more valuable

@msc807 Ай бұрын

Photography got overshadowed with reels/shorts/tiktok.

@AndreSjoberg Ай бұрын

Fortunately Casey’s shorts didn’t overshadow this little pearl of a short movie :)

@SikandersDesiVlogs Ай бұрын

Totally agree and it s up to us to continue to continue photography because shorts / reels and tik tok will not last!

@forgottenamericana Ай бұрын

We lost our platforms to short form video.

@mbismbismb Ай бұрын

That explains why i hate watching tiktok hahaha... pointless video and not aesthetically pleasing...

@MatSjo Ай бұрын

No, you’re just thinking that “instagram=photography” and that was really never the case.

@creator_yo Ай бұрын

I missed this kind of content from you. You’re so cool and stylish but I love it when you create these kinds of intimate vids. Thank you.

@manavsyal8051 Ай бұрын

This, exactly this, is the type of content I want to see as the future of KZfaq-storytelling that evokes emotions. Not just fast-paced retention editing or Iman Ganzhi's style (I don't hate the guy; it's his unique style, but it's being overused by everyone). This reminded me why I fell in love with video editing. So, thank you.

@ronangsr Ай бұрын

Photography for me is my best friend, when I’m feeling down in life I go out taking photos and my worries go away, the world gets silenced. One of the best hobbies in life is photography

@ValiGreceanu Ай бұрын

Photography is fun and collected a lot memories in time 😊👍

@mbismbismb Ай бұрын

And videos are just so much waste of time... especially wedding...i bet lot of guest dont want to see video of the bride and groom faking the motion hahaha

@jayjayare Ай бұрын

what hate do you have against videos...@@mbismbismb

@willronholm1096 Ай бұрын

@@mbismbismb weird take lmao

@ankansharma4897 Ай бұрын

Thank god its not about AI

@chriss2295 13 күн бұрын

Photography, for me, is mostly about the journey to the places I want to take photos. Every now and then I get a good shot that I treasure, but the real gold is the memory that photos trigger about the journey to that moment...That moment in time.

@ItsNadiaMathew Ай бұрын

This is far more interesting to watch Peter than half the junk up on YT. Also consumerism has just slapped us in the face with low quality videos smacked at us daily. The best days were when I was so curious about photography and I watched so many of your videos to teach myself even when I didn't have a camera bought I still watched your videos to learn how to edit, Will never stop watching you!

@bwarmuth13 Ай бұрын

Every time I find myself in a slump, be it a lack of creativity or just lack of motivation, you always seem to bring out a video dealing with exact problem and it pulls me right back in. My passion for photography has taken a backseat to work and other hobbies as of late and it’s had me feeling depressed as if my passion was dying. You always seem to find the right words to say at the right moment Pete. Thank you for being you, and inadvertently being there when I’m looking for an answer🏴‍☠️📷

@taimoor1062 Ай бұрын

It is so nice to hear from you Pete, You have inspired a whole bunch of kids from 2019 to 2021. I used to download every tutorial video from you. Love and peace for you man

@voidvision1549 25 күн бұрын

Thanks Peter ! Thanks a ton ! It made restart it again , a fresh new creative start ! My mother used to love my shots a lot and she always supported me , She expired on the 25th of April this year !! I am going through the darkest phase of my life where people lose all the faith from everything and mostly lose everything !! I was sad until I saw this video and it started the creative fire inside me to again start what I left before. I'm 24 now ! I make sure that “photography” will always be there along with me forever!

@garrettsmith2592 Ай бұрын

I will be honest there was a point in my life of doing photography for 10+ years now that I got into a slump and I didn't pick up my camera for months and I felt this anxiety rush over every time I looked at my camera bag. But I would remember all the cool shots I took and all the memories I had with it and one day I said screw it im gonna jump back in and I have never looked back. seeing the shots im capable of doing now is crazy from when I first started. Seeing my growth in this, is my motivation. Knowing I am getting better and producing something good is my motivation to keep going. I of course ALWAYS have fun while shooting, I will never not have fun. The moment you don't have fun in your hobby is the moment it starts to lose its spark and love for it. This is your reminder to keep going and go do the things you used to do. Trust me you won't regret it.

@user-bv8sy6lo8i Ай бұрын

I am not real sure if your comment is in reply to my original post some days ago. If it was, thank you. I have scrolled all through these comments looking for someone who seems to get what I’m going through. And it seems as if you do. My burn out came from a solid constant 22 years of photojournalism. 22 years of deadlines. It’s hard picking up this camera bag again, but I am going to try. Well unless I can talk myself into learning how to crochet. Or something. 😄 Anyways. Thank you for all you said.

@garrettsmith2592 Ай бұрын

@@user-bv8sy6lo8i keep truckin brother 💪💪 you’ll find the love for it again. Go on hikes with friends and bring your camera. That’s what I usually do to get the juices flowing

@shutterbeephotography3301 Ай бұрын

Oh how your videos always hit home!! I do miss my photography, it's been 3 years since I've been behind my camera and I miss it every single day!

@infoemiliandk Ай бұрын

Catching the moment when light reveals a scene's beauty is an amazing experience for photographers

@dee1476 15 күн бұрын

This gave me goosebumps. I’ve been in the same boat where I lost the love for photography when I started doing it for profit. I have just gotten back to shooting for the fun of it and just because! This is so relatable and so very needed. Thank you ❤

@finlaypatalano Ай бұрын

Thank you Peter, this was like a warm hug from your favourite person. Big love always

@rahulchettan Ай бұрын

Every time I doubt myself, I watch your videos and then I am excited about Photography again, keep doing this man.

@macgeorgeproductions Ай бұрын

Thanks for this. I need to hear this message this morning. I'm a local video producer by trade, and have been careful to keep photography as a hobby and creative outlet... for me, not any client. I forgot that this morning. Another photography channel I follow recently called for people to share one of their photos that they were particularly proud of, so I sent one of mine in. If I knew he was going to select it for critique in the video he just released, I would have never shared it. He ripped it apart. I never claimed it to be any kind of masterpiece, but I loved the photo because it was very much a right place, right time moment I had the privilege to experience. He said it felt contrived. I forgot that I didn't take the shot for his or anyone else's approval in the first place. I took it because I wanted to get out and have fun, exploring the world around me through the lens of a camera just for the hell of it. No expectations. Thanks for reminding me that.

@Secondcropcreative Ай бұрын

I'm sorry this had happened to you, I think of my photography like trading cards - the ones I value the most other people flat out 'don't get/understand' but they also might not understand what went in to the production of a photo that is near and dear to my heart. Keep your chin up, keep hunting for YOUR photos, and let the critics melt into the background!

@WorthyCreativeUShow Ай бұрын

Every photograph has a positive, a beauty or a lesson learned. You could tear apart the Mona Lisa or Michael Angelo's David. You have chosen to create, and without needing to see your photo, just the fact that you chose to create and share means I salute you @macgeorgeproductions The fact that the other person chose to destroy instead of uplift the positives says far more about them than it does anything you created - and now I want to see the photo! Live Creative my friend!

@JustAnotherView101 Ай бұрын

What was the other Chanel, so I know not to follow that guy.

@shaunflemingphotography Ай бұрын

Photography, along with every other creative art, is subjective. Everything that someone creates and puts forth to the world, be it music, dance, writings, paintings, drawings, sculptures, etc. people will like it and people will not like it. Do it for you. Critique yourself and strive to learn and grow as an artist. Yes, other opinions may provide insight but it’s not the end all be all.

@bennyj5780 Ай бұрын

I appreciate your reply just as much as the vid, thanks boys

@RohamBroccoli Ай бұрын

Photography NEVER dies, but creativity does. At least in some 😅

@jamesburris2760 Ай бұрын

Maybe. Or perhaps it isn't given room to speak. Best wishes Broccoli.

@NicholasPaulFranks Ай бұрын

Peter, if I may, a short essay by C. S. Lewis absolutely nails your questions around 3 mins. The essay is called "The Weight of Glory". Here's a killer quote as to why I believe there's this ebb and flow within the creative arts: "We do not want merely to see beauty, though, God knows, even that is bounty enough. We want something else which can hardly be put into words - to be united with the beauty we see, to pass into it, to receive it into ourselves, to bathe in it, to become part of it." It's ultimately an eschatological answer. Please feel free to hook me up. God bless, Nick.

@jippehiemstra Ай бұрын

i just read this essay, what an amazing piece of work from the great CS Lewis, thank you so much for sharing this, i wouldn't have known about its existence otherwise. Truly changed my perception of what exactly we are chasing as photographers/ artists, and the realisation that i might never catch the thing im chasing but i'll just have a few glimpses of it throughout my life, and its these glimpses that i should treasure.

@harrygilsphotovideo Ай бұрын

Love that quote.

@NicholasPaulFranks Ай бұрын

@@jippehiemstra my pleasure! Glad you were able to read it. If I may, Lewis’ essay is forcing us to think beyond where the very best creatives (and all of us!) typically “cap out” - ie at a sense of sheer wonder but also dissatisfaction at the sunrise etc., and needing to somehow do more than capture it; even setting the camera down to ‘be’ in the moment isn’t enough. The unsettling desire that’s within us as image-bearers of the LORD is, as Lewis says, that: “If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” 🙏

@NicholasPaulFranks Ай бұрын

@@harrygilsphotovideo ditto

@NicholasPaulFranks Ай бұрын

@@jippehiemstra in short: the temporary/fleeting glimpses now are pointing to a permanent glory that is realised only in union with Christ -that’s the weight of Lewis’ glory. He was also famously known as, “the most reluctant convert in all England”. Atheist to Christ the King. 👊

@JaiminDavePictures Ай бұрын

Hobby is fun until it becomes a job and then it isn't much fun anymore. I felt that about my current job, but I love photography either way. Pete has been a great inspiration!

@poljakov13 Ай бұрын

Duty can kill passion !

@Captured_2023 Ай бұрын

Thank you Pete, it’s easy to forget that I love taking the photo, even when they don’t turn out or I don’t use them for anything, I love the adventure of finding what looked great in a singular moment.

@stevemuzak8526 Ай бұрын

Taking photos for fun is the only way. Other reasons don't matter. PS: Don't use social media to impress people with your photos. Delate social media and impress yourself.

@movestattoo4561 23 күн бұрын

I don’t think you have to delete social media but you shouldn’t try to impress people there. Take photos that you are proud of and like and share them if you wish. But most people think what would impress people and chase those photos which is a straight road to start hating photography.

@dv1183 7 күн бұрын

I used to do fashion photography and watch all your videos. About 7 years ago I got into an accident, lost my job, and had to sell all my gear. Finding this video helped me decide to buy an old camera and start all over again. thank you.

@jeffbrown8117 Ай бұрын

More of these! This is your bread and butter, dude! Perfect Length, shot beautifully, great message. Keep doing it!

@obscurelines Ай бұрын

I did pro work from 1999-2023. And now ive given up. i will not stop being a photog, but im tired of chasing gigs.

@sakibmahi14 Ай бұрын

Thanks for making me tear up again, Pete. Always a pleasure.

@drewwestenbarger535 26 күн бұрын

Not going to lie Peter, this made me tear up. I think for two reasons. I'm that guy that got burnt out on the Photography love I once had and two, this is exactly how I feel about my current job (not Photography related) Your videos bring my love for Photography back to life so please keep it up! Thanks Peter!!❤

@onemoretime107 Ай бұрын

You're so talented. You're such a good story teller. You have no clue the impact you've had on my life. Thank you

@walo2k5 Ай бұрын

I started photography because of a video called “the Bucket shot” that was 5 years ago, I just shot my first paid gig 😂 … still feels like a hobby, I hope I can continue getting these gigs while having this feeling of been fun

@karansrz Ай бұрын

This is so heart to heart, I almost cried. Thanks Peter! You’re the reason I started photography, I tried creating reels with photos but that was not fun and I hated it. I just got back to clicking pictures and posting them on instagram and keep them stored as memories in my album. I love that and I want to keep that.

@JamalMusicTV Ай бұрын

I needed this. Especially with how things are with social media and sharing. Recently headed out for a sunset, spent a good few hours walking around taking shots listening to music and remembered why I actually started doing photography in the first place. It's always been a creative outlet, a way to chill and just be outside enjoying my surroundings and the things I see day to day. With that in mind I can't wait until I next get out to shoot again

@kushagraagarwal1593 Ай бұрын

The greatest voiceover. There’s definitely something about the way you speak. Moves us everytime.

@theoldcameraguy Ай бұрын

Fun-tography. When photography stops being fun for me, I'll take a step back. As for now, I don't forsee that in the near future. This is a great time to shoot film - so many possibilities, so many opportunities.

@petercollins7848 Ай бұрын

I took my first photo - of an elephant, when I was 8 years old. I am 75 now and still taking photos! I have a number of cameras, nearly all bought used from good outlets and find that it is my my creative input, however good or not that may be that makes all the difference. Don’t believe the hype that you need the latest camera or a certain number of pixels to take good photos, you don’t. It is all down to having an ‘eye’ and good composition. Think about a scene before you press that button and consider how to make it better. Even using a phone camera you can take fantastic shots!

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@Michaelpalomataoneaperture Ай бұрын

Totally resonate with this!!! I been doing photography for over decade now and occasionally felt stagnant. But when i go out to capture cityscape of London both sunrises and sunsets, I never get tired of it. Those crazy moments chasing the lights and enjoy the serene scenery is absolutely priceless. Great to be inspired by your content!! I love your Luma backpack too!!! ❤🔥🔥

@SidneyDiongzon Ай бұрын

Love this. Thanks Pete. I think a lot of us need to hear this.

@dailyphotography 8 күн бұрын

I love your perspective! This is the reason I won't turn my hobby into a job. I don't want to lose the passion and desire to go out and enjoy photography.

@TKnat. Ай бұрын

You're absolutely right, Peter! The moment I pick up my camera and start shooting, I feel the fun, the excitement, the creativity, and that will never leave me. There are so many moments, memories to capture the small and the big ones. I love it!

@DarrinRigo Ай бұрын

It's feels so strange to have found Peter's channel right at my apex for my love of photography in 2018, to turn it into a full-time job largely because of his videos and this community, to feel like we burned out on the exact same curve, and now, kind of meandering around, looking for something that resembles that original spark. Anyways - needed this video. Incredibly relatable feelings.

@sthephotog4333 Ай бұрын

This is the reason I have been able to hang on to my love for photography… because I completely removed the pressure from it and I do it because I was blessed with the skill. I enjoy it and I love it… and I will always take pictures. It’s a part of who I am now. Thanks for the video ❤

@CreativeNederland Ай бұрын

I just started with photos love the calmness of a photo… so i dont think its dead. Its comming back ❤️

@niharparvatikar2665 Ай бұрын

The Art of Photography will Never Die.

@thereinventionofericleeburch Ай бұрын

After nearly 20 years of photography, I've been down this road on multiple occasions. And then one day, I just go out to shoot whatever, you know, just to be out and about with no other agenda than to enjoy the moment. And that's when I remember why I got into photography to begin with. Fun, yes. And then I go forward again!

@jonathanraven5939 17 күн бұрын

Photography will never be dead as long as there are people who have the passion for photography.

@lancedegray6974 Ай бұрын

The effect someone you’ve never met can have on you, is beyond explanation. The best few years of my life so far have been due to the inspiring videos you’ve created. I don’t think I would have gotten into the hobby of photography without seeing how much love it can bring to yourself and others around you. You’re a hero to camera owners everywhere. An honest one at that

@stevemorrow7558 Ай бұрын

I love the messaging, to take the photo just because, and when asked "what are you going to do with the photos"...who cares...absolutely love and enjoy it

@gabeatv Ай бұрын

I'm not tearing up, you are tearing up. Thank you, Pete!

@InvisibleStudioWorks Ай бұрын

I just started my KZfaq journey. I've been filming and doing photography for a short while and have always been inspired by you, Peter! Thank you for this piece for real. It means the world.

@ymkloosterfotografie 21 күн бұрын

I had that as well. Photography eventually doesn't feel like fun anymore. It becomes a job and the hobby part fades away. I rekindle the hobby part by doing TFP shoots, no client requirements or stuff like that. Just shoot the way I want to and edit the photos the way I want to. That really helps for me. I also added videography into the mix and that also gave me the feeling I had when I started photography. Searching for lenses and lights and trying them out with different projects brings back the fun for me.

@brad_in_yyc Ай бұрын

3:05 😍😍😍 That's why you shoot sunrises. Daammnn. I'm not a morning person either but for my full time job I have to be. And I get the sunrise off my back deck and man, does it ever look awesome when it hits hard.

@Cid_Coletti Ай бұрын

This inspired me in a different way than you intended. Yet, I find myself no less in tears, and no less inspired. In the last 2 years my life has been upended by a serious back injury leading to limited mobility, a wife now in fight number 2 of stage 4 cancer, losing my job and struggling to find our footing, etc. Photography as a hobby/passion has taken a back seat, hell I've even been on the edge of selling my gear at times. This video made me remember. The smell the early morning, the sounds of a place/location slowly coming to life and the energy surrounding it. It is such a unique experience at times. Thank you so much, Peter. I've been a fan for quite a few years at this point, you never cease to amaze and inspire. Thanks for helping me remember something I love. I plan on waking up early some morning soon and getting my sunrise photo, and I'll keep it to myself. I love what you do, and keep up the good work.

@aaronaguirresaba397 20 күн бұрын

it's been a while. bills to pay, and new, full-time jobs, and stuff. and then, i randomly find this channel again. this video was a reminder of why i took on those jobs. thank you, peter. you're amazing.

@pauloegydio Ай бұрын

Shooting the sunrise is my favourite. I can't explain. But the way I feel after it is unbelievable. Just awesome! I believe you felt that as well.

@KeanBurke Ай бұрын

5 years later I’m still having fun and loving photography

@dantemunozphoto Ай бұрын

Perfect video, in a bad moment of my creative life. Thanks again Peter 📸

@PHlophe Ай бұрын

Danté, Que situação deprimente.Ele é um dos melhores. Não há esperança para nós.

@jockturner1547 5 күн бұрын

This was a great video. I take photos pretty much every weekend, go out for a walk, take my camera, photograph what I see. When I go on holiday I’m often getting up for sunrise, sunset taking my camera everywhere. I get some great photos this way and I upload every now and then, I used to upload every 2 days but now it’s when I can be bothered. This means I have a hugggeee back log of photos I’ve completed, an even bigger back log of photos to be edited. And I love it, I go out to take photos because I enjoy the process of taking an image. The way it forces you to pay attention to the present and what’s around is what is so fun to me. Just take photos for fun. If you decided to something with the photos that’s great, if not just let them sit on your hdd and enjoy the process!

@gilbertogranados6367 Ай бұрын

I like this new Peter, this new phase you're taking us all along, is much appreciated brother.

@Francisco_Otero Ай бұрын

You know his heart is in this one when Peter drops the f-bomb. Kudos, I needed this one Pete!

@filmbyAdemi Ай бұрын

When photography first appeared, statements were made that ‘painting was dead’ and there would only be photography. Well, as we know, painting lived lives. If it had not survived, many artists from Monet to Picasso and onwards would possibly have never put paint to canvas or board, and they were photographed and used photography. When digital appeared in sufficiently high quality, some pundits said film was dead. Film did not die and is currently undergoing a huge revival. When mobiles started to deliver high-quality images, articles appeared throughout the media saying that DSLRs (read cameras) were dead. Cameras are not and will not die. They will evolve and are and will continue to be used to make images, even if in a more limited way.

@edwardleefilms Ай бұрын

Absolutely needed this right now. Thank you man 😭😭 Appreciate you.

@aseraiman7892 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Peter for this push. You are the reason I'm doing what I'm doing. You will always be my idol, brother.❤

@Matty-rn5gt Ай бұрын

I had a realisation recently that photos outlive and are pieces of you. They’re your memories, your reality, your life, your perspectives, your friends and family. When you pass away they’re still around representing who you were, where you went, they tell your story when you no longer can. Keep on capturing your story.

@zoekeys1814 Ай бұрын

And who killed it?

@staceyaustin8787 Ай бұрын

making it your job

@zoekeys1814 Ай бұрын

@@staceyaustin8787gotcha

@okeefest Ай бұрын

Video killed the radio star

@BigAntTVMedia Ай бұрын

A.I,fake photogs,pervert photogs,photogs with egos,models being groupies too certain photogs

@TonyBabarino Ай бұрын

A friend with a 4-yr degree in Photography told me “Photography is never a “job”; it’s only a hobby you hope to get paid for and avoid having to wake up early and work an actual full-time job you don’t like and working for others as they dictate what you do.” Yikes. 👀

@cattlemanphotography Ай бұрын

Your timing on these vids is always right in line with my thought process! Helps to hear another voice tell me what I need to accept. Should be a nice sunrise tomorrow!

@hbmorris5558 Ай бұрын

And then you entitle this "Photography is Dead?" How about "Just because it's fun," or "Transcending the burnout" or literally anything better and smarter and and non-click-baity than "Photography is dead," Peter.

@villa_fan8882 Ай бұрын

You still clicked the video!.......... Oh yeah, you don't have to watch his content! I know you think you are entitled and everything revolves around you, but it does't.

@GG-zv9ku Ай бұрын

To make you click the video

@Ptpop Ай бұрын

Agreed. WTF does this video have to do with the death of photography? 4:20 that i will never get back.

@stuparry1 Ай бұрын

Did I hear right?!!! Did Pete swear ?? Is that a first!! I kinda dig it….. because he sounded like he meant it with passion!!!

@bhargavvvv Ай бұрын

Your video just pops out every time I feel lost in a certain point of life. Thanx for reminding me why I started to shoot photos. "Travel Capture Relive"❤

@KabirDhupelia Ай бұрын

There’s nothing quite like a Peter McKinnon video to get you inspired in the morning 👌🏽

@TheHaroldBrush Ай бұрын

Love it. All 100% facts. I've been involved with photo/video for approximately 20 years and I unfortunately stepped away from it all. I recently however, just got back into all of it. Started this channel for making videos and found my passion to create again. Keep making great videos and photos man. To everyone else reading this, keep going and keep creating. Don't let anything bring you down to the point where you hang it up. Keep pressing record, keep shooting those photos. Someone out there will appreciate your craft, I promise.

@TheLensSchwendi Ай бұрын

Your art is to make us resonate. And you excel in doing so. Thank you Peter & Casey, it feels great to resonate with you guys.

@elruchal 18 күн бұрын

I just took my camera these days after 5 hard years no having a real motivation to take pictures.... It was my father who teached me everything about photography, who bought me my cams for years... Now, after a lot of hardwork with him and then being able to get him a good mental health care, I'm again being able to see him happy. Photography is one of those things that makes us sit in the same sofa and talk... I'm now watching this video and crying... happy to find myself again taking pictures that really nobody cares of, and seeing my father smile for them just as a model to talk about light, colors, apertures, old optics, mechanical advancements, stacking, .... ¿who cares?

@matthewwells861 21 күн бұрын

Life happend...trying to adjust to a new lifestyle after my disability progressed to the point that I had to stop working and have since been home a lot more. As a result, my camera has been collecting dust for a while. I just left Fuel Fest in Los Angeles and decided to get a few shots of the cars drifting...5 hours and a ton of shots later, I definitely remember how much I've missed photography. This episode definitely hit different. Thanks, Peter.

@simonprehnkneke8300 Ай бұрын

That video almost made my cry, it just hits! Love your work and you passion for photography! Keep it up man

@OliverDoran Күн бұрын

Love photography. No matter what

@ErmelindoBarreto Ай бұрын

I think we all gone through this several times in life. Thanks man. Portugal here.

@markdavidmagat9866 Ай бұрын

I really needed this! I love photography, but since about 5 years ago I've been on hiatus cause I just didn't feel like I was improving. I can make good photos, photos I can say people can enjoy; but I felt like I never felt satisfied with them becuase I feel like I platoed in my creative journey! But I watched this last night and felt inspired to brush the dust off my camera and just shoot for the fun of it. And I did the type of shooting I first feel in love with, night photography and sunrise and I don't know, I just felt at home. Now not all of them were bangers and the few shots I did great I kind of don't want to post them. Of course I'll edit them, but this feels like this is for me. This is my moment. Thank you for reminding me; the creative arts are more than just something to improve on, their something to enjoy (even thogh it is noble to want to improve, it shouldn't be at the cost of your love for the craft) and to communicate who you are: either to other people or even yourself if you're doing a little bit of soul searching. Beautiful video, beautiful shots! Love ya Pete!

@WyneCaderma Ай бұрын

Peter is Back! We need videos like this. Pete you’re one of the most important person in this world. From 🇵🇭❤

@andrewbrown6786 11 күн бұрын

I went out for a shoot one day, and was unable to see a single shot! I had lost my ‘eye for the shot’ - including sunrises, sunset, macro, street, landscape and architecture - I just enjoyed the act of ‘creating’ the shot. After 6 months, I sold all my kit and got a 48mp iPhone, and I still only take a few snaps each year - really sad, but that’s how it goes sometimes - it’s just life.

@1880.photography Ай бұрын

Ive been struggling with anxiety and depression and was suicidal recently, but photography is the one thing that has helped me, the only past time i enjoy, specially shooting sports and sharing the images with the athletes

@SunriseOverEverest Ай бұрын

Thank you. 😭😊 We have so little time to enjoy this one life... and we still find too much of it to torture ourselves that we are "done" or not up to the task of fulfilling it 🥺. Stop, reset, go.... easier said than done.

@ifeanyiorji8455 Ай бұрын

You never want to stop taking pictures... because is fun and is art to any individual point of view

@ThanePL Ай бұрын

Thank you, brother. Life feels like this sometimes. It's good to hear you're not alone and there is still hope

@ccderik 3 күн бұрын

For me as a camera geek, it’s saddening that common people are not using standalone cameras anymore. When I shot with my M43-camera at a recent gathering, a person commented: "Oh, he has a real camera". It was nice to hear, but at the same time, it added a touch of profound melancholy.

@unknwn.X Ай бұрын

Some of my best and meaningful pictures have only been seen by family, pictures of my Dad when he was still alive, happy that I document(ed) everything ❤. He passed away 3 months ago, still miss him allot 😢, my biggest fan, an inspiration, and so grateful that I can share this hobby with my brother, something our Dad loved ❤. Photography is life 🫶🏻. Greetz, Swen from The Netherlands ✌🏻

@chris.staats Ай бұрын

Our friendships with those that "paint with light" last lifetimes. We capture and reflect our "decisive moments" and even our failures deepen our love for the medium.

@miriamcastillo7480 Ай бұрын

As someone who used to love photography, this hit me so effin hard in the heart. It’s felt like a chore this last few years. Thinking about what will make me money.. not what will make me happy. I need this. I have been stuck on will this be something that the public will like? Get likes on IG, but you said it perfectly. WHO CARES? My love and drive to create has turned into dread and over analyzing. Thank you.

@1badsr Ай бұрын

Love this. I haven't used my camera in a bit, and started thinking about it a few days ago and then came across this. Perfect timing!

@ArminSteiner Ай бұрын

I must admit, this is one of the best videos about photography I have ever seen. Came late (back) to this hobby but I enjoy every minute of it, it resets my mind end eases my soul.