What I Learned from my Journey in Photography (Winter Landscape Photography in Cumbria)
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I recently took a long weekend to head up to the Lake District in Cumbria. The idea was to just enjoy the scenery and shoot for fun on my Fuji X100 and my iPhone. I also took the time to make this video to share my journey with photography and what I learned about jumping into freelancing, and how I had to struggle through some hard times.
I hope it encourages you in your own journey.
#landscape #photography #change
A very well made and insightful video with some really great images at the end. Loved every minute of this!
High praise coming from you mate. Thanks:)
So... that's where you got your "philosophical side" from. You were a priest. Brilliant video. Very inspiring. As always. Nothing like most of the other photography related blogs.
Thanks Wahab:) Kind of you to say.
It felt like your message was directed at me alone, and while I know that's not true, I am tremendously grateful that you chose to tell the story.
+Western King thanks mate:) you're very welcome.
Oh Sean, I am so grateful finding your channel. Being Polish immigrant in Canada (now I am 59 years old), I couldn’t for years recognize myself as a human in world of success. 27 years later, thanks to you I have understood that for introvert there is a spot in this world. My dream is to capture moments of my life and not being disappointed with photos I have taken. My goal is to learn also photo and video editing. While watching your photographs I was so touched by few of them taken in my home town of Warsaw. Best Christmas wishes and happy New Year to you and your family
Polish immigrant in Connecticut over here! Pozdrawiam! Love his channel
Alan watts was also a minister and he had to move on. I like your quiet energy. It is very encouraging. These videos are really inspirational to me. We are forced to have a longer term perspective about our path in Photography.
I never comment on youtube videos but nothing can stop me from pleading with you to never change. This style of video is what I think youtube is created for. You seem selfless and genuine, not proud, not egotistical and just genuinely wanting to share some useful words of wisdom with us (not to mention that every frame is exceptionally beautiful). This is the most inspiring video on RUclips (and I have showed this to people who have nothing to do with photography - it's the great way you express things). Photographically speaking, in this and the other videos of yours I've seen, you focus so much on the philosophy the facilitates everyone discovering their own voice or contribution over dictating how people can replicate your style or that of others. Thank you so much, please do more like this and please PLEASE don't change when your view counts are all well over a million. Much love and admiration, Cam
+seejayaustralia thanks Cam:)
Fantastic work Sean. As someone who has started making videos this year I can fully appreciate how difficult it is to be as clear and concise as you, particularly on a topic so complex as careers! Fantastic metaphor with the seasons too :)
One of the most positive videos I've seen on RUclips. Thanks for sharing it.
I have now watched all of your videos, Sean and suddenly the reason why you are such a natural when it comes to explaining the human experience is clear. You were a priest. The church’s loss is our gain. I love the idea of beginning in winter and that is what I have done too. At 50 I had a life changing experience which led me to taking photography seriously and, just as you did, wondering if I could make my passion my job. Its still cold out but there are glimmers of warmth and there’s a lot of internal growth and a little external too. I will keep pushing because this is where I was meant to be. Despite the cold, I’m happier than I’ve been in a very long time. Thank you, Sean. You are much appreciated x
+Alex Frederickson thanks for that Alex and best of luck:)
Sean Tucker, thanks 🙏🏼 We are alike in that the characteristics required in our previous careers are very much reflected in the way we live and help others. I was a psychiatric nurse and have fought for the underdog all my life. I’m headed to Italy next week, primarily to shoot mountains but I just know I will spend a fair bit of time on the streets with the homeless refugees. We are who we are and I’m happy to be me. Thanks for being you 👣
Sean, I've been watching your RUclips videos for a while now, picking and choosing the topics that are of interest to me, and now, after watching this video, everything thing makes more sense to me. Your intelligence, style, philosophy, imagery, and ability to communicate clearly with fantastic imagery. The work that you publish here is such a stark contrast to almost everything else I come in contact with daily. Watching you and viewing your work is like breathing a breath of fresh air. Thank you.
You are a beautiful human being, Sean. I love your candid and humble spirit!!!
Just watched this. TOTALLY RELEVANT and timely. I was a teacher for 10 years. That ended 3 years sho. Now I wait tables, wash dishes and pick products in a warehouse whilst shooting. I'm still in winter.
Spring will come:)
This is even more relevant today, in the COVID era, when so many of us have to reinvent ourselves. The move from feeling accomplished in an old job to the pain of a new field seems to hurt the older we are. Great video. Thank you for what you do. Your videos help me often.
Sean, I first found your channel today and boy am I glad I did. I have just watched 3 or 4 of your videos and from the very first one you resonated with me. After watching this video and learning about your background I now understand where your humanity comes from..... THANK YOU !
I don't think you could've asked for a more potent and poetic pulpit than the one you have chosen for yourself now, Mr Tucker. As you can see, your new flock is eager to hear all your good news.
Sean, your videos are so inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing. There's so much stuff about what camera is best, what lens etc, what settings to use. You get to the heart and soul of what it's all about. This is the best education any aspiring photographer could have. The rest can be learned from a book. Bless you.
I'm overwhelmed in so many ways from watching your videos...one after another and I want to say Thank You for your inspiration, honesty, positive words, and for being different. Your voice and beautiful pictures are needed by so many of us as we struggle to become the butterfly that we are meant to be. Keep traveling and sharing as you wander with your camera.
Sean, could you make more videos like this? I first watched this well over a year ago and found it so inspirational that I often go back to it. Thank you for making it.
I'm actually tearing up after watching this... This is so relatable to me. Like you, I quit a job that I was not happy with anymore when I was 30, and decided to try and make a living from my photography. It's been a very rough road. Sometimes, I feel like I've never been happier, but I also get frustrated because progress has been slow and making ends meet has been very difficult. Like you, I just assumed that work would find me because I had talent - while in reality I had so much to learn. I still do.
Your channel has inspired me not to lose faith. To keep going, but also to step up my game. Success will not come because I believe I deserve it. It will come if and when I have earned it. Thank you for your honesty and genuine care, Sean. You really make a difference in a lot of people's lives!
Thats' great to hear
I CAN RELATE
Very good Sean. I've watched a lot of photography vlogs over the years and yours is hands down one of the best. Beautifully shot and eloquently spoken. Bravo!
Thanks Dave. That means a lot.
I don't know how to express my thought after watching it. Now, late at night, I'm so much encouraged in many ways. Not only photography, but also LIFE! Thank you so so so much! I can't wait to see your other videos. Thank you :)
Another great vlog and effortlessly articulated, Sean. I think I'd need many many takes to nail it like that.
My thoughts. I need many takes and still finding my way.
Thank you, Sean. I've been really down in the gutter lately making some big changes to my plans, and this video has lifted me up and given me courage to keep going. Thank you.
I absolutely love your video and stories you share. It has inspired me and it’s helping me push through this slump I feel I am in. Thank you Sean. Especially for being you.
love the honest advice you give in all your videos
I must confess, I really thought this was going to be a tech video, what cam setting for this shot or that setting for a different view. It is a tech video, but not for the camera, but for the mind. You have touched a part of me that I could not reach myself. The artist emotion that I hide inside. I am 52 years old. as a young lad I would draw, paint, and take photos (when ever possible) with a lot of emotion and heart, but that was not ever encouraged because it was not real work. In order to ever make it in life you must work hard. I have foregone my true passion for the arts most of my life because I had to have a "job". I now am getting closer to retirement and the boy in me is starting to wake once more. You Sir, have activated the alarm clock. I feel more passion for the things I love most just from watching a few of your videos than from watching thousands of tech vids. I just want to thank you for your message. I feel its from your heart. And I want to apologize for rambling on.
+Allan Brunell that’s amazing. Thanks for sharing that.
Thank you 🙏 for sharing your soul journey with us.
I love your honesty Sean. Superb footage too, truly beautiful in fact.
I've honestly needed to hear this. It can be very discouraging jumping into something like photography and not getting many jobs and not knowing If i'll ever "make it". I really appreciate your honesty on the matter and hope you never stop making these videos.
+Abel Lazzell thanks Abel:)
As someone who did a similar leap as you at the age of 27, you know I completely agree and relate to this. And you also know how much you, Radek and Paul have helped shape the direction and growth and positive changes that have happened during that time. This is a gorgeous video and I have a lot of love for you.
+Jon D Barker back at you man:)
Sean Tucker great video, helping so much here.
So sorry for the patch of ice and the little crack-up you experienced at the end of the video. I could feel it through my computer screen. Ouch! Thank you for the advice and for your heartfelt words. You words and sincerity are helping many people, not just photographers.
I'm really touched by this video. Found your channel a view days ago and start diving into your channel. I almost became a teacher but changed my path at the age of 29. Now I got my own small Graphics and Photography Studio in the middle of nowhere in Austria. I always felt like a really small fish and it was absolutely ok. Now after seven years of making a living with what I love, I start to recognize, that I learned a lot through the last decade and it was always learning by doing! I think it's the only way to really get better. You can simply fill stuff into your brain (like it's done in school) and it will leak out at the bottom of your head, leaving almost no traces. But by doing what you love, you learn every second. My biggest mistake was (and sometimes still is), not to tell people what I'm doing (out of a lack of self-confidence).
"It all starts from winter"....a new perspective to think...Beautiful.
Another great piece by Sean . So glad you provide this insightful material .
Thank you so much. Love the honesty and transparency. Greetings from another liberal and heretic "ex pastor". Photography is my "survival kit" right now, to be able to "see colours again". You are an inspiration! Bless!
Once again, thanks Sean.
From Friar Tuck to Photo Tuck, what a beautiful transition. Loved the video!
Hey Sean, I just want to say thank you for your story. I turned 30 as of yesterday and after a bit of a strange year I've decided to go freelance as a video producer and editor. One thing I've been asking myself is 'am I too old?' I couldn't have timed watching this video any better. It totally answers my internal questions... Furthermore, the lakes are my back yard, so it was nice to see this amazing representation on RUclips. Thanks mate.
+Luke H. Campbell you're very welcome:) good luck.
So glad to have bumped into your channel, the honesty and sincerity is so evident. Keep up the brilliant work as you're clearly different from the rest of the mundane RUclipsrs
"We begin change with winter." So simple yet so profound. I never ever considered this, starting a "New Year" with winter. Wow. Learning this is bringing instant joy to my heart. I wish I had learned this 60 years ago. Thank you.
Sean - not only are you a great photographer and sensitive person, but you are also a philosopher. I love your thoughts on life and the struggles we have to deal with. You make yourself vulnerable by sharing the struggles of your live, but this does not make you appear weak - to the contrary you radiate an inner strength. I love your videos so much. There is nobody on camera forums who come close to what you do. I never subscribe to anybody, but man you got my subscription now!
Thanks so much Philip. That's really kind.
All I can say, Sean, is thanks. Someone close to me is struggling with this and I'm going to forward this vid to her. I think it'll be wonderful for her to hear it from someone other than me and you've explained it so elegantly!
+Don Kittle thanks mate. Best of luck to your friend.
watched so many videos of yours, this is my favorite. so passionate and so powerful.
Sean, Thank you for sharing your journey. I am energized to continue to progress towards my spring. I liked this because I can spend too much time with all the equipment and settings when all I should be doing is getting outside.
Just made the jump myself, age 46. I am in a privileged position though....I will still keep my existing career, and make sure the bills are paid. Hopefully, over time, the photography can allow me to reduce my hours further. If nothing else, I will have the excuse, and time, to get out into the world. It is a good feeling to have made the decision. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences, and wisdom, and for the lovely views of Cumbria. I like the contemplative nature of your videos, Sean, and look forward to your future, whilst I catch up with your past.
+Ian Carroll thanks mate. Best of luck.
I have plans of jump careers as well. After watching this video, I am surer than I ever was. Thanks, Sean for building up my confidence.
Sean, I find your videos inspired and motivational; and they fill a true niche in the world of online photo vids 7 vlogs. Keep up the good work.
Keep preachin' the truth brother!! Inspiration is totally tied to humility...and your humble approach inspires my soul to create. Wow...I'm simply at awe of the solid output you provide. You're headed towards mastery...I can feel it...
Thanks so much mate.
Every time i lost my inspiration in photography i come back to see your videos. Thanks for that
oh wow..they don't come by every week, or even every month..but when they do, they're wonderful
Thanks mate. Wish I had time for more:)
Sean, you are a riveting storyteller; listening to you is such an incredible morale boost. I am an orthopaedic surgeon; although I love what I do, fulfillment has always been elusive. Learning photography has in many ways filled that void. In a few months, I’m moving to another country and I could possibly be changing careers too. Honestly, I am anxious about the whole thing and I have second thoughts about it from time to time. But I know that I have made the right decision. Your message that change alway starts in winter, but is inevitably graced by spring, has buoyed my spirits. You have reinforced my faith in the truism that the slow pace of progress should not be a deterrent to marching on. My favourite line from this video-
“If progress is slow, it means you’re normal”.
The background score supplemented the mood of your message and photos so well. Thank you so much!🙏🏻
Thanks my friend, and best of luck.
Sean, once again you've set yourself apart from all the other photography vlogs out there. Excellent, beautiful, inspiring work. I'm not surprised to hear that you were once a priest. You clearly have something meaningful to say. I wonder if you've found this outlet to be a better and more effective platform than a pulpit?
Thanks mate. The great thing about this platform is I don't feel constrained at all, and it's obviously a way more creative medium. Early days, but so far so good:)
Love your videos Sean. I find your perspective to be a very encouraging one. This video in particular was a breath of fresh air. Thanks for sharing!
Mate you hit a part of photography that I didn't realise I was missing. You've given me a lot to think about
Winter is a perfect analogy. I really needed to hear this. Thank you.
You're very welcome. Spring is coming:)
Lots of people are doing these outdoorsy photography videos at the moment, walking around talking about 'finding compositions' & 'making images' but none even come close to the mini movie like experience of your work, despite having more subscribers. Excellent content once again.
Thanks mate. Very kind. That means a lot.
Sean Tucker You're welcome. Btw, how's the car!?
It's fine. Just a badly dented bumper. It was a rental and thankfully I had taken out full insurance.
Thank you for this genuine message Sean!
I love watching your videos because you’re a down to earth person who is sensible and honest. And your videos are relaxing to watch.
Im retired, and have been seriously into photography since the mid 80s, and then involved with professional photography and TV commercials as a Brand Manager for some of the top American brands of household products.
Now, even though I dont use photography to survive and Im just a hardcore photography enthusiast, I love watching your well-created videos.
Keep up the great work!
Articulate, insightful and above all inspirational. Well done again Sean, you have found a way to reach a much greater audience with your meaningful and thoughtful dialogue.
I have been listening to your posts once in a while and always much appreciated your realistic, honest and balanced views on photography and life; this week I started listening systematically to your Philosophical posts in the order they are in the playlist and I found they are comforting me very much in my artistic journey and I wanted to thank you for this. You may be too busy to even read this but I felt I owed this to you. And about this particular post, I like the way it was put together, the storytelling around Winter, the mood, the landscapes, the written thoughts from various authors… and a great ending! 😉
Thanks my friend. I'm glad they've helped you:)
Beautiful video and great message. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Thank you for sharing your experience. It was very inspirational and a joy to watch.
This video is like a well crafted essay. I started watching because I'm going to Cumbria soon. However, the message pulled me in, and it was much more than a few pretty shots of a place. You're are still using the skills and talents that made you successful as a priest. Nice work!
Wonderful video Sean, from somebody taking their tentative first steps into paid work I found your advice really refreshing. I think it is so right to be aware of ones failings and to use them for greater learning. I have been shooting for a little while now and only really started to understand how i need to improve in the last six months. All the best for the future.
I love to sit in front of my computer and listen to your words while I'm watching those beautiful images. Thank you very much for that!
You know how to tell a story. 😀👏
Keep up Sean, I love that your messages are real. A lot of the stuff you see on Social Media nowadays is so sugar coated. Thanks!
Beautiful message. Inspiring photos. Thank you.
Beautiful message. The video was a bonus! Thanks for sharing
Sean, thank your for your wise advice, encouragement and for speaking from your heart. Blessings
I know this video was made a while ago, but it really resonated with me. I just started into photography and I'm trying to learn as much as I can as fast as I can. I am a pastor presently, but living daily on the verge of burnout. I am looking to photography as a means to get away from the noise and re-center myself. Then, I can get back into the thick of it all. Maybe someday photography will take me down another road. I really enjoy your videos and will continue to follow along. Thanks!
Thank you. 11 minutes of inspiration and relaxation!
You absolutely should make more videos....your quickly becoming a favorite of mine. Everything you say has meaning.
Thanks Agatha:) I wish I had time to do more. Once a month or so is all I can manage at the mo, on top of work, but I'll try and keep them coming.
Quality over quantity! I find myself constantly refreshing your channel in the hope of a new video, I guess the good stuff just takes time. Always makes my day when I see a new video from you. Original stuff that's worth far more than the merry go round of gear reviews and camera settings. Inspirational and aspirational.
+obsidian773 very kind. Thanks mate. Yeah I don't know how people push videos out as often as they do. Unless I can make RUclips videos my job one day, once a month is as good as I can manage for now:)
Hey Sean, as always, you talk sense. I love your photography and calm informative videos. Brilliant my friend and thank you.
Thanks Anthony:)
After watching several of your videos, I felt you had a very spiritual side to you. So far all your videos have been so much more than just photography. Hey, you are in a sense still doing priestly work by touching the hearts of the viewers.. at least I speak for myself. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing something of your story. There is a depth, an honesty and authenticity that is so very much needed. I suspect something of that is what the church didn't like (you'd fit very well into the one I'm a part of in Australia. . . . ) and what you've carried forward from one life space to another. You're the kind of person who when they speak, they've got something to say, so sit down and listen, cos it's worth giving attention to every word. You take to the heart and soul of photography!
Thank you for sharing this. Anything worth pursuing really does start in winter. Great message!
„Begin change with Winter!“ That really resonated with me! Thank you Sean.
Great video, great story and awesome pictures...!!!
Love the idea of being minimalistic in terms of equipment.
As always, thank you for sharing your personal experience. I have a high respect from you. Again, thank you my friend and God Speed!
Thank you Sean! You've been a key source of inspiration and insight for years now. I'm on and off on your channel, but every time I find some spark to renew the flame. Cheers 🎉
A rather belated comment from me Sean but just wanted to add my praise to the many others. Tough to find "different" channels sometimes on YT but your honest intelligent comments are refreshing and thought provoking. In a time when such an approach seems lacking in those at the "top" and elsewhere , I'm sure this will strike a chord with so many. I concur with your comment that "I wish someone had told me this"..my best advice to my son (20 now) and his friends is always "find a mentor(s), ask others and learn from their experience rather than floundering on your own..a ten minute chat with the right person can teach you what it'd take a year to learn...congratulations on a great channel...time you did a TED talk !!
Thanks so much Nigel:)
No probs..I saw your "introvert" video the other day and thought how refreshing. and cerebral !... I'm shooting with Simon (Baxter) in Lakes in Feb and as a wildlife/landscape photographer I generally avoid workshops (alone on a fell/river etc is a great de-stress from my (just retired from) day job) but I like Simon (and Tom H's) approach and great to see you two discussing as you did.
What a healthy, humble point of view! I just found this channel, and it's very inspiring. Instead of chasing the perfect gear, and the perfect conditions,
you work what what you have, and make the best of it while enjoying yourself. That's what photography is, at least to me, and it's at those moments we shine.
This is so inspiring. Thank you for making these kinds of videos
I Love your Honesty. Keep up the good work.
Loved this! Very inspiring story! The bit at the end is my worst nightmare!
Love of your videos. But this one is special. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Really enjoyed this personal life journey video, thank you for sharing your inspirational video with us all.
Hats off my friend.. just go ahead!👍👍
You're an inspiration! From the message of the videos, to your stills & to your footage.
Thank you for your honesty. Thank you for sharing. And thank you for the inspiration.
Love your work and the way you approach the world.
You're a noble character, Sean Tucker!
Cheers to you!
well done, beautiful video. Thank! Sean tucker.
sometimes just when you need to hear something that message is given and im in that winter right now and really needed to hear that message, brilliant video a very straight up no nonsense approach, thank you sean
+Jay Tighe you're welcome mate. Good luck.
Sean, you are taking "RUclips" photo channels in a new and exciting direction. As imitation precedes recognition, we'll see how many others catch on. Go forward now into summer :)
Thanks for saying so Chris. Very kind.
Had I seen this video in my twenties, I might have been on the right path 20 years earlier. However, in that case, I might have "missed my winter" which brought me great joy now, jy that I appreciate so much. Thank you for existing and sharing these wonderful "messages" with us for so long, for free. :)
Wonderful and inspiring, thank you!
I had been considering blending two of my passions, photography and philosophy into video. Having seen you do that superbly is inspiring Sean. Very inspiring videos, looking forward to many more.
Love your honesty and your inspiration. Thank you for giving me more drive to push through the "Winter".