Sean, I'm 71 years old and I've been shooting seriously for about 40 years. In this one video you've helped me understand where I am, what I want to do and what I need to do. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I am a introvert, not because I'm shy but because I mostly like to talk about things that nobody is interested in. My problem is that I get annoyed talking about daily things in life, so I keep quiet. 😆
@@pietroscarpa2384 Being an introvert or extrovert is not about being shy or talking with people. It's where you take your energy from, other people or you generate it yourself? I'm an introvert, even though I'm not shy, I love being with people and having long conversations, but I recharge while being alone.
I legitimately feel like I've come out of a psychologist's appointment everytime I finish one of your videos. The way you so serenely unravel and explain whichever topic you talk about is incredible. Sharing your journey and experiences with us while keeping everything 100% relatable. Truly a gift. Thank you.
Try to go out with your phone first and take photos, before commiting to spending money on a camera, to develop a photographers mindset and find out what style of photography you want to pursue. That will make it easier to choose the right camera/lenses later on.
Go out and buy one. I've just got into photography in the last year and am really enjoying it. Guys like Sean, Simon Baxter and Adam Gibbs do great work and are so inspirational.
Dear Sean Your calm nature is a pleasing relief among the instagram and youtube environment filled with "Heeey Guuuuys" influencers. Your tips are amazing and I love your selection of words when talking to us. I see your subscription count is rising every day. Congratulations to that - definitely earned! All the best. MR
Those influencers are just as valid. If you find it annoying that's valid, but really the underlying theme is all about connection. People connect in different ways.
The style finds you! I recall someone referring to a tree that suited my style - I didn't even realise I had a style. It's something that emerges organically from what you love and why you love it. This was a great video and, as always, I agree with your sentiment - you just do a better job of articulating it than I do :-)
I just started photography 3 months ago. I don't have a proper gear to use. I only have my mobile phone. But my lack of gear doesn't stop me from having fun and doing what I love. When I found out about your channel, I became so inspired and started watching your contents every single day. I always shoot alone. And my greatest fear is shooting outside because people will always notice me and I feel extremely uncomfortable with it. But I am getting used to it now little by little as I keep on doing it more and more. Keep on inspiring us with your wonderful contents!
Just finished a 60 hour work week cooking at a fine dining restaurant in Utah. Photography and film is my real passion. Videos like these remind me why I started taking photos and why I have to continue. Thanks man.
Sean you are not only developing into a fine photographer but a philosopher as well. I myself have discovered that my photography helps me to see the deeper and more meaningful aspects of life.
It is incredibly encouraging to see and learn from a fellow introvert who owns who they are and doesn't allow themselves to be held back by their introverted tendencies. Like many others, I saw a lot of myself in this particular video and I so appreciate your candour and ability to inspire others through your incredible work. Thank you!
Sean, if and when I get discouraged with my photography journey, I can watch your videos and get inspired again. Thank you. I love your work. You have a special talent.
I love how sincere you are in your videos. It must be quite hard to be that open with a bunch of strangers on the internet. Capturing the isolation of big cities is a fantastic concept that definitely resonates with me and I'm sure with lots of others as well. I've recently made the move to a city for uni and have actually enjoyed the busyness but almost as someone looking in on it and observing it and not really being a part of it.
Sean your gentle soul and kind nature is a gift that teaches us all about ourselves, as well as photography. Your videos make me feel like I'm chatting with a wise friend that cares more about me than himself. Your graciousness is a gift and I am grateful for all that you give and share. Thank you very much
You are a human being after my own kind. I am an introvert with a long love of street photography, the stories people’s faces tell and the movement of life going on around me when I am at a standstill. I also love nature, and places where man and nature converge. But, I haven’t been capturing anything for a long time, merely mentally composing photographs or using my cheap phone during a complex life interlude. I am finally getting a camera back in my hands in a few days. I am so happy, but I am also almost afraid of what will become of my vision if I cannot create what I see in my mind and find what I want to say. This video has given me a boost, though, so thank you. Blessings.
I'm a beginner photographer in the industry. Living in the world of social media makes me feel sad about photography. Instead of being passionate about photography, enjoying the process of making it I began to judge so much about my work and stop producing anything for a period of time. But Sean Tucker I started watching his RUclips videos again and opened the freedom of making photos that matters to us, that's special to us. Sean guides through the journey and brings more out of the artistic side rather than focusing on the hashtags, when to upload photos to gain more likes. This is so much more than what I've learnt in the UNI. Thank you Sean
There's the nugget! "Art that is genuinely born of a struggle and a journey and honesty with yourself rises above the rest, and people can smell the difference between that and imitation."
Sean, every time I watch one of your videos, I feel a deep satisfaction. It's a little like coming away from having met with a friend for lunch. I have a little more hope, a little more belief, a little more inspiration. Thanks for what you do.
I think style is what you shoot because you react to the scene in front you or whatever elements of the scene that you react to, then you find a way to express in photo that you take. Great video and your introvert resonant with me. Once in a while we need to go out to see what the real world look like before we forget it
Gosh - I needed to watch this tonight....I get so frustrated about not having a unique style (other say I do - but I can't see it - or the style I have I don't love) am I the only one who feels that - when do you learn to love your own work - the journey is so hard, and forces you to look internally. I still don't know who I am - I don't know if I every will.....I can't wait to watch more of your videos. This is the most interesting and meaningful youtube channel I have come across. Thanks you.
THX for sharing. 1St. :) I found myself a whole lot in you describing your introvert personality. I moved out of London for that same reason. You are always an inspiration Sean.
I made this comment before I finished watching your video, because I just want to tell you Sean, you are the honest one out there, and that is gold. You may not be comfortable to jump into the street crowds, demonstration, football fans, you certainly are the only few who always make me comfortable and moved. you are so honest, that I feel you are speaking inside me..! Thx Sean. I hope you feel comfortable to be this way..
Sean this is one of the most intelligent, passionate and thought provoking discussions about photography and the photographer I have ever heard. Freakin’ brilliant. And ... your images are stunning! Wow.
As much as this may be a nebulous word, this video does resonate with me, as many of your videos do. A recurring message, you often give is to encourage people to be themselves, not to copy your style, but to develop their own and your humility is born from the knowledge of your own limitations. And yet, as much as you admit your faults, here we all are, listening to your words, hoping to somehow improve our photography by doing so, when often, what you are telling us is to do is improve by doing. You have a habit of clarifying my own jumbled thoughts, albeit briefly, and then the chaos resumes. Maybe my style is there is no style. I don't know, in some ways I am way further behind the place I think I should be in my journey and in others not so. But it is my journey and I am back on track, in no small part due to your wisdom. Thank you.
I cannot fully express how much I resonate with you words Sean. I used to stress by the fact that "I didn't have a style". "Looked" everywhere, texture, framing, color, perspective, work-flow, etc. As I made peace with the fact that my style may be just that: "looking for a style", I started to enjoy much more whatever it was that I was involved in. I mean, commercial projects have specifications, dead lines and metrics. Perhaps on the commercial productions, my style is delivering on time, on budget and in a professional manner. In my personal projects, I've dumped the idea of finding a personal style... If in the end photography for me ends up being a vulgar ego expression, so be it. It's a harmless one and something that really brings peace to my soul. Thank you for sharing. Greetings.
If I ever would be able to see my emotions, my thoughts, my internal personality within my photos that would make me really happy! Style for me is a visible personality within something. From time to time I could see this in some of my pictures, which is a great moments for me. Those moments are still rare so I keep on working on my craft to be able of being visible in my work ones. This for me equals the term of finding my style. Great video Sean!
Excellent movie. While I am a strong extravert on sight, I do reconize myself in sitting in the back watching out to the world around me. I talk a lot, but not a lot about myself. lol. The hopper comparision speaks loud and clear. Keep sending us your inspiring tidbits. Loving them.
I related with every part of this video Sean. I agree, your style comes from your own personality. I am also a introvert and my style is similar to yours in single subjects, light and shadows. Thank you for this video 🙏🏽
Gregory Heisler said "shoot what you can't help but shoot" ... Your style is like your DNA, completely unique, and you can't move towards it, it's something you see in hindsight. I really enjoyed your take on this.
I paused the video at 13:48 because.... everything you said until then resonated with me 110%. The way you described yourself, was basically a description of myself and I understand these feelings exactly. I'm not completely uncomfortable with photographing in crowds, I think it's easier for me. I walk by, frame, shoot, smile and say thanks and walk away. Although I prefer to photograph single individuals, as you explained as well, as I see myself in them and I can relate to them on a different level. Your words are like medicine for my struggling self. Your words are inspiration not only for the struggling artist but also for the struggling human being. Thank you so much for that.
Hey Sean! This is a great video, I loved how you used a different medium of art to explain how you ended up finding your style. This helped me try and understand how and why I found my own style and I'm sure it will help many others too! Thank you for sharing!
I find it inspiring and liberating that when people said your work looked similar to another artist that you took that as validation instead of saying "oh crap, I'm a copycat fraud". Your videos have been so inspiring to me to realize that looking at another artists work and trying to replicate it is a learning experience, not necessarily plagiarism. You're never going to literally replicate their work. It merely informs your own aesthetic, which develops over time.
#seantucker - as a kindred introvert (INFP-T), this posting resonates with me so deeply. Anytime I watch one of your videos and listen to your narrative, I feel as though I'm less alone in the world as a photographer. I hope we get a chance one day to meet and discuss the philosophy of what it means to be a visual creative as introverts. Cheers!
Sean, I find your work very thought-provoking and immediately arresting. I can see why you admire and find a common bond with Hopper yet whereas his style evokes loneliness and isolation your work makes me feel that I am observing your subject(s) in a single, unguarded moment; as if I can suddenly see through their public veneer into their private thoughts, if only for an instant. I love your use of light against shadow; color against neutrals that creates such great tension. Your subjects seem so alive in their manmade, inanimate spaces. Because you observe them from a distance it's as if you want to respect their privacy while hoping to simultaneously learn something very intimate about them. I'm an introvert as well so I understood completely what you meant by being uncomfortable being in and shooting crowds. I find photography to be a very solitary pursuit, where I can get in and stay in "the zone" and focus all my attention on what I'm doing without distraction. I prefer shooting nature (animals, insects, flowers, shells, etc), usually at close-up/macro levels, to reveal the hidden details, artful biology and complexities of the natural world, usually hidden from view. It's wonderful to see you encouraging others to find and pursue their own styles. Thank you for the heartfelt video.
Your videos calm me in this world of chaos. I am also in the middle of my journey to discovering my style. But before that i have to discover myself and i have doing that from a long time. It is essential to know who you are and what you love and why you love it, not just as a photographer but also as a human being. Discover yourself before you discover your style.
Hello Sean, What a relief ! Like you, I'm not comfortable with crowds. When I got into street photography, all the books showed pictures of people walking, sitting in cafes, waiting for the bus, etc. But I couldn't photograph people. I was afraid of their reaction and I had the impression of being indiscreet. Today when I look at my photos, I see that they are just empty scenes with shapes and a particular light. And that's what I like. Your words reinforce my desire to take this kind of photos without asking me questions. I just discovered your youtube channel and I really like your videos. THANKS.
Sean, I can't describe how much I learn from your videos and this one in particular on style and self discovery. Your spirituality is so evident in your videos and in your photography, and I'm grateful that you are sharing it. I am an RC priest and missionary in Cuba for the past 15 years. I only bought a decent camera in May of last year and am fascinated with photography. You are inspiring me to view photography as a window into my own soul as well as into the souls of others. Thank you!
I too feel uncomfortable with people focused, often confrontational, “street photography”. Whilst I do street photography and enjoy the places it takes me, it’s not original, but I class myself as an “urban” photographer. People form part of my work, but they’re not the focus of it.
I'm silent watcher but your style and information is so genuine, so true i couldn't resist myself, i feel so lucking that i found your channel. I think this video set me for my journey to explore my style and my creative voice as Photographer, UI/UX Designer, Filmmaker and Storyteller. Thank you so much Sir Sean Tucker.
It’s too bad that we can’t give you 2 thumbs up. Thanks for this. I’m sure there’s lots of us that finding our style, our individual voice, has been a struggle. It is worth the journey.
Thank you for this video. It resonated with me on so many levels. I am not a great photographer ( I don't suffer from the Dunning Kruger effect ! ) . I am retired and don't shoot commercially, I shoot for myself. What I don't have is a style as I enjoy trying lots of different styles and genres and always try to be different every shoot. Looking at the various places I post , my pages are a mess, a jumble , a mish mash of different stuff. I have always fought the thought of having a style . I like the idea that everyone who sees my pics do not instantly recognise them as my pics, but rather that they are surprised when they discover that it is one of my pics. I have been mulling over how to improve my work without taking the fun out of my hobby. Watching your video today I have decided that I am going to choose one style / genre to build my style on and then play with other stuff. At the moment I am considering 'specialising' in natural light portraits . Lets see where this journey takes me !
Thank you so much for this, i can relate to you so much. It felt like i was listening to myself how i feel about my photography. The isolation that i see on busy streets, the melancholy. Thank you Sean. Gun_eat
I start to watch one video and can't stop. I normally don't give a coments, but I just feel I need to thank you for your youtube work. I feel like you speek strite to my soul. Hipnotic.
Sean. For me the most important element of your "style" is your profound ability to communicate the important elements of your own journey as a photographer. These videos are such a joy to watch and watch again. Thank you....
Hello Sean! I first discovered you three years ago when I got into photography and filmmaking. I'm the one who sent you a video from Zambia! Now I have a channel about sustainability (no this isn't to promote myself). This is to share with you how I am utilizing my passion for photography and videography for a topic I am passionate about. Thanks so much for your videos, as they have helped me find my style! Keep it up!
Thank you so much. You talking about not fitting into big, crowded and loud spaces. I know there’s a lot of people who feel the same but actually hearing that come out of your mouth and you putting it into words so perfectly, makes me feel really understood. I thought there was something wrong with me and have been continued to be told so ... just because I don’t fit in with the masses and their excessive drinking habits and party culture. Thanks for sharing your art, life experience and helpful tips of photography 🌟 this video brightened my day
Thank you Sean. It was your previous videos (about your street photography philosophy as an introvert) that encouraged me to go out and search for light and shadows instead of shooting people in the face. Your suggestions mean quite a lot to me. Now, after one year of practice, I have found myself a style of street photography. And I am still practicing now, and trying to find my own style of colour tones. Thanks a lot and look forward to more of your videos, which are great!
A photographer is in essence a story teller. The stories are conveyed somewhere between the lights and shadows. The camera is the window and when used correctly produces amazing emotions to all. I relate to your journey and philosophy...
This is one of the most important videos I watched in a long time. It was not about photography at all. The video tell us about life, about what we are and what we are not. I saved this video. I’m sure I’ll watch it again. And again...
Watched your video again this morning. It again is so inspiriting. It keeps me walking through the journey:) I was struggling to critical my own stuff late last night, event though I knew only a few friends and I are the only viewers:) watching your video again, I feel more confident to know, that art at its heart, should be the expression and creation of our own individual view of the world and life. It comes from inside of each of us as individuals with our own unique life experiences. And each of us is unique in someway, common in other way. We are trying to convey our unique view to reach others. That s our own style. Thanks again Sean !
I can really relate to your comments about skirting around the edges. I have shot a few weddings. it's not my favourite kind of photography! Putting yourself in the middle of the crowd and capturing something meaningful is hard. I have worked alongside wedding photogs that do and can do it effortlessly and it makes it feel like hard work when you come out with so little. It's clearly not what I enjoy and - I dont like being that pain in the butt photographer with the camera in peoples faces constantly. I like your comments about looking at your old work. Most accomplished artists could delete their old work.. not you. It's very refreshing. Love your work
Your videos still feel the most genuine to me from a purest view of photography. Street photography is really a creative energy you feel at that moment. In my case it jumps at me when the time is right. However, the more I do street photography, the more I understand that I have to be one with the environment as compared to a guy walking through the scene, but not being there appearing out of place.
I have only just found your videos. Thank you for giving words to unformed directions, for encouraging me to just keep shooting even as I flounder about the reason why I take photos in the first place, for nudging me on and not to give up. Because there is a deep joy in this, and my own story to tell. I just need to discover myself and the story or the stories that reveals myself.
excellent Sean. A photography teacher I had always said "the photo feels from the inside, if for you the photo is the one you take it is for something". I feel very identified with your videos and with my own photographic process and as a human being. Thanks for these videos, I didn't think there were people so committed to giving something of such value on the networks. Greetings from Argentina.
Sean you are so addictive to watch. I stumbled across you’re media by accident a few weeks ago, I’m eagerly gobbling up you’re videos with great pleasure & intrigue .You’re an amazing communicator & an absolute inspiration. Thank you for doing what you do & being who you are.
I have never commented on an RUclips video before but I just had to say how much I love your authenticity Sean! Your videos are beautiful to watch not least because of how meaningful they are but also how helpful. Your work and your character is inspiring, thank you for being you!
Sean, I'm 71 years old and I've been shooting seriously for about 40 years. In this one video you've helped me understand where I am, what I want to do and what I need to do. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Do you have an Instagram account? I would like to see your work.
Hi Frank, it’s itoneography
Ditto
Damn.
Im here for year 1 mobile photography.
I do great Event photography for the newspapers 3:48
Introverts of the world, unite... No, there would be to much of a crowd;) Love your videos!
Introverts of the world.. stay where you are lol
I am a introvert, not because I'm shy but because I mostly like to talk about things that nobody is interested in. My problem is that I get annoyed talking about daily things in life, so I keep quiet. 😆
@@pietroscarpa2384 Being an introvert or extrovert is not about being shy or talking with people. It's where you take your energy from, other people or you generate it yourself? I'm an introvert, even though I'm not shy, I love being with people and having long conversations, but I recharge while being alone.
@@wanderdomi this is so true : )
@@wanderdomi yup, peopple confuse being shy and being introvert
I legitimately feel like I've come out of a psychologist's appointment everytime I finish one of your videos. The way you so serenely unravel and explain whichever topic you talk about is incredible. Sharing your journey and experiences with us while keeping everything 100% relatable. Truly a gift. Thank you.
Most underrated photography channel out there.
I'm not a photographer, but the way you explore topics in your videos has made me consider purchasing my first camera :)
Try to go out with your phone first and take photos, before commiting to spending money on a camera, to develop a photographers mindset and find out what style of photography you want to pursue. That will make it easier to choose the right camera/lenses later on.
@@Kynlak thanks Umeer, will do👌🏿
Don't listen to others, do as you like! Don't listen to me neither
@@Kynlak solid advice!
Go out and buy one. I've just got into photography in the last year and am really enjoying it. Guys like Sean, Simon Baxter and Adam Gibbs do great work and are so inspirational.
Dear Sean
Your calm nature is a pleasing relief among the instagram and youtube environment filled with "Heeey Guuuuys" influencers.
Your tips are amazing and I love your selection of words when talking to us.
I see your subscription count is rising every day. Congratulations to that - definitely earned!
All the best.
MR
Those influencers are just as valid. If you find it annoying that's valid, but really the underlying theme is all about connection. People connect in different ways.
The style finds you! I recall someone referring to a tree that suited my style - I didn't even realise I had a style. It's something that emerges organically from what you love and why you love it. This was a great video and, as always, I agree with your sentiment - you just do a better job of articulating it than I do :-)
Simon you do a wonderful job on your own videos.
I agree Simon. Ive been working professionally for 25 years, and my style.... has only caught up with me now! E
Thanks mate:)
10000% agree with "style is something that emerges organically from what you love and why you love it."
I physically smiled when I saw a new Sean Tucker thumbnail on my feed.
Raghav Thakar me too
😂 think I might have too
I just started photography 3 months ago. I don't have a proper gear to use. I only have my mobile phone. But my lack of gear doesn't stop me from having fun and doing what I love. When I found out about your channel, I became so inspired and started watching your contents every single day. I always shoot alone. And my greatest fear is shooting outside because people will always notice me and I feel extremely uncomfortable with it. But I am getting used to it now little by little as I keep on doing it more and more. Keep on inspiring us with your wonderful contents!
You have no idea how refreshing it is to sit through an engrossing photography video that does not once mention cameras .
Thankyou
Subscribed .
Just finished a 60 hour work week cooking at a fine dining restaurant in Utah. Photography and film is my real passion. Videos like these remind me why I started taking photos and why I have to continue. Thanks man.
Sean you are not only developing into a fine photographer but a philosopher as well. I myself have discovered that my photography helps me to see the deeper and more meaningful aspects of life.
It is incredibly encouraging to see and learn from a fellow introvert who owns who they are and doesn't allow themselves to be held back by their introverted tendencies. Like many others, I saw a lot of myself in this particular video and I so appreciate your candour and ability to inspire others through your incredible work. Thank you!
Sean, if and when I get discouraged with my photography journey, I can watch your videos and get inspired again. Thank you. I love your work. You have a special talent.
I love how sincere you are in your videos. It must be quite hard to be that open with a bunch of strangers on the internet.
Capturing the isolation of big cities is a fantastic concept that definitely resonates with me and I'm sure with lots of others as well.
I've recently made the move to a city for uni and have actually enjoyed the busyness but almost as someone looking in on it and observing it and not really being a part of it.
True!
Sean your gentle soul and kind nature is a gift that teaches us all about ourselves, as well as photography. Your videos make me feel like I'm chatting with a wise friend that cares more about me than himself. Your graciousness is a gift and I am grateful for all that you give and share. Thank you very much
Thanks Renee:)
You are a human being after my own kind. I am an introvert with a long love of street photography, the stories people’s faces tell and the movement of life going on around me when I am at a standstill. I also love nature, and places where man and nature converge. But, I haven’t been capturing anything for a long time, merely mentally composing photographs or using my cheap phone during a complex life interlude. I am finally getting a camera back in my hands in a few days. I am so happy, but I am also almost afraid of what will become of my vision if I cannot create what I see in my mind and find what I want to say. This video has given me a boost, though, so thank you. Blessings.
That’s great to hear:)
I'm a beginner photographer in the industry. Living in the world of social media makes me feel sad about photography. Instead of being passionate about photography, enjoying the process of making it I began to judge so much about my work and stop producing anything for a period of time. But Sean Tucker I started watching his RUclips videos again and opened the freedom of making photos that matters to us, that's special to us.
Sean guides through the journey and brings more out of the artistic side rather than focusing on the hashtags, when to upload photos to gain more likes.
This is so much more than what I've learnt in the UNI. Thank you Sean
Thanks my friend. That's very kind.
There's the nugget!
"Art that is genuinely born of a struggle and a journey and honesty with yourself rises above the rest, and people can smell the difference between that and imitation."
What a breath of pristine fresh air this video is in a RUclips world of too often gimmicky-delivered information about photography. Thank you..
I feel like we're being spoiled with more than one video a month :-D
This video really resonates with me. Brilliant as always.
I love your honesty and authenticity, thank you so much for sharing your journey. Much love x
*The thumbnail photo is just SUPERB! Thanks for your sharing Sean, you are a great human being.*
Sean, every time I watch one of your videos, I feel a deep satisfaction. It's a little like coming away from having met with a friend for lunch. I have a little more hope, a little more belief, a little more inspiration. Thanks for what you do.
That's great to hear
Sean, I genuinely believe you are a master of photography - of light and shadow. Your work is breathtaking.
I think style is what you shoot because you react to the scene in front you or whatever elements of the scene that you react to, then you find a way to express in photo that you take. Great video and your introvert resonant with me. Once in a while we need to go out to see what the real world look like before we forget it
I admire the way you do your introspection, you know your self well. Your work it’s a reflection of you, and that’s why it’s unique.
Congratulations
Gosh - I needed to watch this tonight....I get so frustrated about not having a unique style (other say I do - but I can't see it - or the style I have I don't love) am I the only one who feels that - when do you learn to love your own work - the journey is so hard, and forces you to look internally. I still don't know who I am - I don't know if I every will.....I can't wait to watch more of your videos. This is the most interesting and meaningful youtube channel I have come across. Thanks you.
THX for sharing. 1St. :) I found myself a whole lot in you describing your introvert personality. I moved out of London for that same reason. You are always an inspiration Sean.
I made this comment before I finished watching your video, because I just want to tell you Sean, you are the honest one out there, and that is gold. You may not be comfortable to jump into the street crowds, demonstration, football fans, you certainly are the only few who always make me comfortable and moved. you are so honest, that I feel you are speaking inside me..! Thx Sean. I hope you feel comfortable to be this way..
Thanks my friend. That means a lot.
Sean this is one of the most intelligent, passionate and thought provoking discussions about photography and the photographer I have ever heard. Freakin’ brilliant. And ... your images are stunning! Wow.
As much as this may be a nebulous word, this video does resonate with me, as many of your videos do. A recurring message, you often give is to encourage people to be themselves, not to copy your style, but to develop their own and your humility is born from the knowledge of your own limitations. And yet, as much as you admit your faults, here we all are, listening to your words, hoping to somehow improve our photography by doing so, when often, what you are telling us is to do is improve by doing. You have a habit of clarifying my own jumbled thoughts, albeit briefly, and then the chaos resumes. Maybe my style is there is no style. I don't know, in some ways I am way further behind the place I think I should be in my journey and in others not so. But it is my journey and I am back on track, in no small part due to your wisdom. Thank you.
baffled.
simply baffled.
every time.
thank you.
I cannot fully express how much I resonate with you words Sean. I used to stress by the fact that "I didn't have a style". "Looked" everywhere, texture, framing, color, perspective, work-flow, etc. As I made peace with the fact that my style may be just that: "looking for a style", I started to enjoy much more whatever it was that I was involved in. I mean, commercial projects have specifications, dead lines and metrics. Perhaps on the commercial productions, my style is delivering on time, on budget and in a professional manner. In my personal projects, I've dumped the idea of finding a personal style... If in the end photography for me ends up being a vulgar ego expression, so be it. It's a harmless one and something that really brings peace to my soul. Thank you for sharing. Greetings.
If I ever would be able to see my emotions, my thoughts, my internal personality within my photos that would make me really happy! Style for me is a visible personality within something. From time to time I could see this in some of my pictures, which is a great moments for me. Those moments are still rare so I keep on working on my craft to be able of being visible in my work ones. This for me equals the term of finding my style. Great video Sean!
I like this idea of developing your style by learning more about yourself. It's definitely a form of soul searching and identity building.
Sean - you always share the most amazing and well thought through videos. Thanks for sharing so honestly and helping the rest of us wildly 🙌🏼
Excellent movie. While I am a strong extravert on sight, I do reconize myself in sitting in the back watching out to the world around me. I talk a lot, but not a lot about myself. lol. The hopper comparision speaks loud and clear. Keep sending us your inspiring tidbits. Loving them.
I related with every part of this video Sean. I agree, your style comes from your own personality. I am also a introvert and my style is similar to yours in single subjects, light and shadows. Thank you for this video 🙏🏽
You areTHE man Mr.Tucker! A beautifull and utterly inspirational video! Thank you for your brilliant work!!
When yo need a soothing video while studying for alevels.... Inspiration and learning combined amazing 😘
This video put me to sleep 😂
Gregory Heisler said "shoot what you can't help but shoot" ... Your style is like your DNA, completely unique, and you can't move towards it, it's something you see in hindsight. I really enjoyed your take on this.
Love being a watcher. I get totally what you mean you on the edge of the inside.I feel like this all the time.
Genuine art is always a reflection of the author's inner world.
I love your videos Sean! Thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom with us ☺️
What comes in mind if I watch your motivational videos is sincerety. Being you is the style. For you and everyone else. Thanks!
Every single time I watch your video I have two wires for you! THANK YOU! thank you for inspiring me. You are amazing!
I paused the video at 13:48 because.... everything you said until then resonated with me 110%. The way you described yourself, was basically a description of myself and I understand these feelings exactly.
I'm not completely uncomfortable with photographing in crowds, I think it's easier for me. I walk by, frame, shoot, smile and say thanks and walk away. Although I prefer to photograph single individuals, as you explained as well, as I see myself in them and I can relate to them on a different level.
Your words are like medicine for my struggling self. Your words are inspiration not only for the struggling artist but also for the struggling human being. Thank you so much for that.
Hey Sean! This is a great video, I loved how you used a different medium of art to explain how you ended up finding your style. This helped me try and understand how and why I found my own style and I'm sure it will help many others too! Thank you for sharing!
I find it inspiring and liberating that when people said your work looked similar to another artist that you took that as validation instead of saying "oh crap, I'm a copycat fraud". Your videos have been so inspiring to me to realize that looking at another artists work and trying to replicate it is a learning experience, not necessarily plagiarism. You're never going to literally replicate their work. It merely informs your own aesthetic, which develops over time.
#seantucker - as a kindred introvert (INFP-T), this posting resonates with me so deeply. Anytime I watch one of your videos and listen to your narrative, I feel as though I'm less alone in the world as a photographer. I hope we get a chance one day to meet and discuss the philosophy of what it means to be a visual creative as introverts. Cheers!
Sean, I find your work very thought-provoking and immediately arresting. I can see why you admire and find a common bond with Hopper yet
whereas his style evokes loneliness and isolation your work makes me feel that I am observing your subject(s) in a single, unguarded moment; as if I can suddenly see through their public veneer into their private thoughts, if only for an instant. I love your use of light against shadow; color against neutrals that creates such great tension. Your subjects seem so alive in their manmade, inanimate spaces. Because you observe them from a distance it's as if you want to respect their privacy while hoping to simultaneously learn something very intimate about them. I'm an introvert as well so I understood completely what you meant by being uncomfortable being in and shooting crowds. I find photography to be a very solitary pursuit, where I can get in and stay in "the zone" and focus all my attention on what I'm doing without distraction. I prefer shooting nature (animals, insects, flowers, shells, etc), usually at close-up/macro levels, to reveal the hidden details, artful biology and complexities of the natural world, usually hidden from view. It's wonderful to see you encouraging others to find and pursue their own styles. Thank you for the heartfelt video.
Thanks so much Lynn. What a kind and thought provoking piece of feedback. I appreciate it.
Sean your videos are so thought inspiring...sheer brilliance. Thank you so much!
Your videos calm me in this world of chaos. I am also in the middle of my journey to discovering my style. But before that i have to discover myself and i have doing that from a long time. It is essential to know who you are and what you love and why you love it, not just as a photographer but also as a human being. Discover yourself before you discover your style.
You´re great, man. Quality and empathic content, always. Big hug from Argentina.
You are not just a "photographer". You are truly an artist!
I've been struggling with this question for the last month. Your insight was very helpful and calming. Thanks, Sean!
Hello Sean,
What a relief ! Like you, I'm not comfortable with crowds. When I got into street photography, all the books showed pictures of people walking, sitting in cafes, waiting for the bus, etc.
But I couldn't photograph people. I was afraid of their reaction and I had the impression of being indiscreet. Today when I look at my photos, I see that they are just empty scenes with shapes and a particular light. And that's what I like. Your words reinforce my desire to take this kind of photos without asking me questions. I just discovered your youtube channel and I really like your videos. THANKS.
A great message, communicated beautifully, as usual. If you don't look, you cannot see!
Sean, I can't describe how much I learn from your videos and this one in particular on style and self discovery. Your spirituality is so evident in your videos and in your photography, and I'm grateful that you are sharing it. I am an RC priest and missionary in Cuba for the past 15 years. I only bought a decent camera in May of last year and am fascinated with photography. You are inspiring me to view photography as a window into my own soul as well as into the souls of others. Thank you!
That’s great:) Thanks Gilbert.
Thought provoking, just what I needed right now. Thanks 😁
So true..You defined how work speaks for any artist. i just admire you a lot.
I too feel uncomfortable with people focused, often confrontational, “street photography”. Whilst I do street photography and enjoy the places it takes me, it’s not original, but I class myself as an “urban” photographer. People form part of my work, but they’re not the focus of it.
I'm silent watcher but your style and information is so genuine, so true i couldn't resist myself, i feel so lucking that i found your channel. I think this video set me for my journey to explore my style and my creative voice as Photographer, UI/UX Designer, Filmmaker and Storyteller. Thank you so much Sir Sean Tucker.
Thanks my friend.
Thanks for this video Sean. You hit the spot.
Intelligence, emotional honesty, artistry and humility. I learn a lot. from this guy.
It’s too bad that we can’t give you 2 thumbs up. Thanks for this.
I’m sure there’s lots of us that finding our style, our individual voice, has been a struggle. It is worth the journey.
Style is to your aesthetics as character is to your actions. You do not define it, it defines you. Thank you Sean for loving what you do.
Your "horrendous" IG from years ago are still better than most of us though.
Thank you for this video. It resonated with me on so many levels. I am not a great photographer ( I don't suffer from the Dunning Kruger effect ! ) . I am retired and don't shoot commercially, I shoot for myself. What I don't have is a style as I enjoy trying lots of different styles and genres and always try to be different every shoot. Looking at the various places I post , my pages are a mess, a jumble , a mish mash of different stuff. I have always fought the thought of having a style . I like the idea that everyone who sees my pics do not instantly recognise them as my pics, but rather that they are surprised when they discover that it is one of my pics. I have been mulling over how to improve my work without taking the fun out of my hobby. Watching your video today I have decided that I am going to choose one style / genre to build my style on and then play with other stuff. At the moment I am considering 'specialising' in natural light portraits . Lets see where this journey takes me !
Thank you so much for this, i can relate to you so much. It felt like i was listening to myself how i feel about my photography. The isolation that i see on busy streets, the melancholy. Thank you Sean.
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Jak zwykle, ogromne TAK za twoje filmy i ich zawartość! Dziękuję :) / As usual, huge YES for your vlogs and their content! Thank You :).
You should collaborate with Ted Forbes from The Art of Photography.
Oh Sean, your absolute best video EVER. And the standard is HIGH! Thank you so much for all the effort you put in all these!
Edward Hopper, I’ve admired his work my entire 60+ years. Thanks for sharing the descriptive quote of his painting style. Spot on.
Your message is profound, your photographs speak to me, and your music blows me away!
I start to watch one video and can't stop. I normally don't give a coments, but I just feel I need to thank you for your youtube work. I feel like you speek strite to my soul. Hipnotic.
Sean. For me the most important element of your "style" is your profound ability to communicate the important elements of your own journey as a photographer. These videos are such a joy to watch and watch again. Thank you....
Dear Sean. I am so grateful for all that you share with us on your videos. Insightful, reasoned, generous and humanistic. Thank you so much.
Hello Sean! I first discovered you three years ago when I got into photography and filmmaking. I'm the one who sent you a video from Zambia! Now I have a channel about sustainability (no this isn't to promote myself). This is to share with you how I am utilizing my passion for photography and videography for a topic I am passionate about. Thanks so much for your videos, as they have helped me find my style! Keep it up!
Thank you so much. You talking about not fitting into big, crowded and loud spaces. I know there’s a lot of people who feel the same but actually hearing that come out of your mouth and you putting it into words so perfectly, makes me feel really understood. I thought there was something wrong with me and have been continued to be told so ... just because I don’t fit in with the masses and their excessive drinking habits and party culture. Thanks for sharing your art, life experience and helpful tips of photography 🌟 this video brightened my day
Its the"why" that brought me to your channel in the first place, its what i look for in any creative that i follow....
You tell your story with such elegance and literacy and i have much appreciation for the clarity of work and subject you present in your videos.
Thank you Sean. It was your previous videos (about your street photography philosophy as an introvert) that encouraged me to go out and search for light and shadows instead of shooting people in the face. Your suggestions mean quite a lot to me. Now, after one year of practice, I have found myself a style of street photography. And I am still practicing now, and trying to find my own style of colour tones. Thanks a lot and look forward to more of your videos, which are great!
A photographer is in essence a story teller. The stories are conveyed somewhere between the lights and shadows. The camera is the window and when used correctly produces amazing emotions to all. I relate to your journey and philosophy...
This is one of the most important videos I watched in a long time. It was not about photography at all. The video tell us about life, about what we are and what we are not. I saved this video. I’m sure I’ll watch it again. And again...
Watched your video again this morning. It again is so inspiriting. It keeps me walking through the journey:) I was struggling to critical my own stuff late last night, event though I knew only a few friends and I are the only viewers:) watching your video again, I feel more confident to know, that art at its heart, should be the expression and creation of our own individual view of the world and life. It comes from inside of each of us as individuals with our own unique life experiences. And each of us is unique in someway, common in other way. We are trying to convey our unique view to reach others. That s our own style. Thanks again Sean !
I can really relate to your comments about skirting around the edges. I have shot a few weddings. it's not my favourite kind of photography!
Putting yourself in the middle of the crowd and capturing something meaningful is hard. I have worked alongside wedding photogs that do and can do it effortlessly and it makes it feel like hard work when you come out with so little. It's clearly not what I enjoy and - I dont like being that pain in the butt photographer with the camera in peoples faces constantly.
I like your comments about looking at your old work. Most accomplished artists could delete their old work.. not you. It's very refreshing. Love your work
Literally one of the best videos on RUclips.
Sean, I love your images, not just the light, but the solitude in the urban environment. So CALM.
Your videos still feel the most genuine to me from a purest view of photography. Street photography is really a creative energy you feel at that moment. In my case it jumps at me when the time is right. However, the more I do street photography, the more I understand that I have to be one with the environment as compared to a guy walking through the scene, but not being there appearing out of place.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Fellow introvert and I had 15 revelations while watching this video; so happy to be on my own journey!
I have only just found your videos. Thank you for giving words to unformed directions, for encouraging me to just keep shooting even as I flounder about the reason why I take photos in the first place, for nudging me on and not to give up. Because there is a deep joy in this, and my own story to tell. I just need to discover myself and the story or the stories that reveals myself.
The best, most straightforward and honest approach to discovering one's style I have ever heard.
best photography videos available, hands down
excellent Sean. A photography teacher I had always said "the photo feels from the inside, if for you the photo is the one you take it is for something". I feel very identified with your videos and with my own photographic process and as a human being. Thanks for these videos, I didn't think there were people so committed to giving something of such value on the networks. Greetings from Argentina.
my written english is very bad, I translated it with google hahahaha
I admire in you, Sean, the dynamics of the heart in search of the form that defines life within art.
Thanks for being both vulnerable and genuine in this video.
Sean you are so addictive to watch. I stumbled across you’re media by accident a few weeks ago, I’m eagerly gobbling up you’re videos with great pleasure & intrigue .You’re an amazing communicator & an absolute inspiration. Thank you for doing what you do & being who you are.
I have never commented on an RUclips video before but I just had to say how much I love your authenticity Sean! Your videos are beautiful to watch not least because of how meaningful they are but also how helpful. Your work and your character is inspiring, thank you for being you!