Sean, I love your channel because it has almost nothing to do with gear. It’s not clickbait. It’s not 5 quick tips. It’s just thoughtful insights to take with you on your journey. I love that you dare others to think deep about themselves. We can spend HOURS thinking about gear, editing and techniques and not a single hour thinking about who we are as an artist
Sean is a gift beyond photography. I view him as an Ambassador of living a meaningful life. As creators, we derive significant meaning from our creations. Sean guides, inspires and at times kicks us to evolve so that our creations evolve. And, he is most definitely an accomplished photographer and creator. Thanks Sean. God be with you. 💯
Dear Sean, I’ve been an absolute fan of your work and you as a person. Your philosophy often very much resonates with my own. Self-reflection, vulnerability and unconditional kindness are so scarce these days, though I believe it’s what our world needs more than ever. I hope you never stop doing what you do, because it makes our world a little nicer. If things calm down (COVID wise) and you’re ever gonna visit the Netherlands, I’d love to show you around my city Utrecht. - Yannick
Only God knows how many times I’ve watched this video; one thing I’ve come to realize is the number of times I watch ST’s videos in general. But this one in particular holds a special place in my creative soul.
Re visiting your old material, i really hope your journey took you where you wanted to be, and you have found more "happiness patches" along the way. This video reminded me that slow is good, and I don't really need to be ahead of anybody. It's my time, and my road.
Good message. Stay open, create honest relationship w/ self and our work, then let go of things that don’t serve who we are (often external world stuff). Being present = no need to prove anything. I think a lot of our problems can be solved 1st through understanding of psychology of self, and 2nd through a search of a new philosophical meaning in pursuit of refining our gift. Deep work! Thanks for the message.
Whenever I watch your videos, It's like therapy and meditation which is much needed for an amateur artist like me. Thank you for bringing such content to us.
It's always good to watch you, Sean. Your words are kind and make me feel like I shouldn't worry too much. Instead I should give my best all times, trust the process and enjoy all the moments. Your videos make me remember that life is good. Thank you very much!
You may not longer wear a collar, but you're still a preacher. I'm in the afternoon of life but still in the morning as a creative. I don't have as much time to grow as I would if I'd begun my creative life a lot earlier, but that's water under the bridge. I'm questioning what and how I really like to shoot and what I don't; how I like to process and how I don't. Now I realize, that's normal. I always feel inspired after watching your videos. Thanks!
Thanks so much. I'm turning 60 and being constantly bombarded by the coulda, woulda, shoulda questions. With an autistic son to provide for I desperately analyse whether I've done enough to prepare him for the world when I'm gone. Doubt is weighing heavily with me at the moment and it's a bit of a struggle. This video has given me a new way of looking at things 🙏. Photography is a wonderful stress relief method for me. Wandering the city with a camera in hand is my happy place..and we all need our happy place.
Sean, your entire body of work is incredible but this is definitely my favorite piece of work. I’m a fan and investor in your work and platform! Keep up the great work friend!
Hi Sean, I'm studying online to make a late life return to photography, (more twilight than afternoon) and have found your videos not only inspirational and informative, but deal with the bigger issues of creative endeavours. Please accept my thanks for your amazing content, I'm sure I'm not the only one who finds your outlook and experience invaluable. Thanks
Having lost my photo gigs through the pandemic shutdowns, I'm rebuilding to do photography just for my own enjoyment. Looking forward to the afternoon :) Cheers from Australia.
Sean, as UU pastor for many years now, and as someone whose love of photography goes back even longer, I want to thank you for your intelligence and heart. You are a natural teacher and I am grateful for your voice and wisdom.
Thank you for being so genuine and inspirational! I look forward to experiencing the rest of your journey, it’s rare we see this level of genuine devotion to artists and I hope more young sensitive artist are inspired to keep going ! I look forward to the evolution of the arts!
Sean. I've given the last 45 years of my life to pastoral ministry. I've been beat up, sucked dry, vilified, and tossed aside. But thankfully, three years ago, I discovered photography. As I near sunset I'm seeking and sharing God in new ways. CLICK!
Your ability to talk to your viewers (to me) as if they are the only person in the room is amazing: it's so personal. You make me think... deeply... and, considering that I am in that phase that does feel like high noon (or close to it), you give me hope for this afternoon coming up. Thank you!
Sean, this video is very timely for my life. I have been struggling deeply in this area as I feel I have reached high noon and am now working through the shedding process and reevaluating what really motivates me and my work. Your way of opening this concept and applying it to creativity has been most helpful. Many thanks!
The connections are strong between: ego, narcissism, and codependency. For me, the sun reached it's zenith when I questioned why another's opinion is so important. I realized those opinions feed our narcissism, which in turn strengthen an ego that only serves to imprison our creativity. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Sean, you're a really interesting person, not just as a photographer, but everything surrounding too. Thank you for sharing this insight of yourself, gives food for thought.
It’s not often that a RUclips video moves me to (just about) tears but when you talked about the point in time when ‘... you feel like just walking away from all you’ve done...’; that put a lump in my throat. I blurted out a wry laugh and thought, ‘that’s me.’ I guess I’m at high noon. Thank you for explaining the ‘afternoon of life’ for me.
I'm finding it uncanny how every episode of yours actually nails me on my journey. I appreciate your words of encouragement to all of us and honestly, 2020 hasn't been all that bad when I get a chance to evaluate (painfully) my work and actually see some good in what I've done. Thank you Sean. Bang on as usual.
This is the kind of stuff you don't get from other photography channels. Tutorials and gear might be the how, but introspection and philosophy is the why. Thank you for such a wonderful video.
Like your "Mentors" video that I have watched several times because it was so beautiful, I think I will be coming back to this one several times, but for different reasons. My studies of psychology were woefully inadequate, and there are some insights that I can really use, andI find things like this very useful. Keep going where you feel like going with these videos. Not every one needs to be full of contrasting colors and techniques. Introspection is good too.
Someone else said it, that was the fastest 20 minutes in recent memory for me. So inspirational and thought provoking, I will likely watch this multiple times over the coming weeks. Things seem to come together for me when hiking in the woods or sitting by a stream after a seed has been planted. I think that is where this leaves me. A seed planted and now comes the nurturing, the weeding, and the protection as the fullness of time passes. Wonderful video Sean.
So much wisdom shared here Sean. From a guy in his late 20's it was really refreshing to hear this and know that I'm just in the morning of my journey :) Art is a journey
Thanks Sean for making this. I'm probably going to watch this often. But I never thought about that philosophy before. I'm at the point right now where I feel like throwing in the towel and giving up.I'll be honest this video made me tear up a little. It made me feel something. Maybe I am where I am suppose to be.
Heartfelt thanks for sharing your thoughts and reflections with such a clarity. From the moment when one starts appropriating that the destination is the journey, feeling fulfilment in every single moment of life becomes consequent. The evolution of our photography documents our journey and shows how we reach the destination all along our life.
Amazing and very thoughtful Sean. Even my 15yr old daughter who was listening in the background said you were very interesting and much better than all the other channels that I watch which focus more on gear and technique. The ‘morning/afternoon’ you talked about made me reflect back to when I changed career after 13yrs in software to retrain as a teacher which I’ve been doing now for 13yrs. It’s so much more busy but so much more fulfilling. Thank you as always for your grounding videos.
Having been through that morning and into the evening, I can attest to the validity of what we have just listened to. I can also tell you that in reality, life is a never ending series of mornings and afternoons and there are no 'answers' but there is contentment.
Photography has been a hobby for me for a few years now, and your videos always help me let go of my inclinations of what it means to be a good photographer and worry more about the journey itself. Thank you.
This put words to how I've felt recently with my own creative journey, thanks Sean. I'm currently questioning and reevaluating what I'm doing here on RUclips and where I am in my own creative journey. The catalyst for me was hitting mid life and realizing how finite our time here is. Now I've become a bit hyper focused on how I'm spending my time, and what my reasonings actually are behind what I do. A few weeks ago I released a video trying to verbalize much of what you've said here, but I think your message speaks clearer then I was able to articulate. It was a perfect analogy to use Jung's thoughts to parallel our creative journey.
Your monologues excavate my childhood memories. As a lapsed Catholic, I recall the men whose vocation was to imprint messages into the souls of captive congregants. I was never moved in any meaningful way. I wish I’d heard one your ‘homilies’ every week. I believe I would be a better person. That we would be better people.
Dude you're such a legit human being. This would be useful messaging from the pulpit also man, I wonder if you'll ever go back towards that direction, it would also be a valuable service. You're genuinely awesome, Sean. Thanks man.
Wow wow wow wow 😯 I’ve love watching your videos. This has just hit me like a tone of bricks. It’s something I was feeling this morning. And like some kind of strange fortune, you put this video up that’s just clearly explained everything Ive been trying to comprehend. And I’m just someone who wants to do photography because it gives me focus. Life has been messy, I make life messy. And I just want to clear the clutter. I only clicked on this video thinking it was going to be all about cameras. But it got deep, made me cry to myself, glad the wife wasn’t in the room. Keep up the good work Sean 🙌🏼
I watched this vides when you first posted it and more than a few times since, but it was today that I realized that I needed to hear this. Thank you so much...
Dear Sean, I cannot believe how this video came at me at the exact time I needed to hear these words. This video was exactly what I needed. Thank you so much.
So much truth in this video for both a photography journey and personal one. I'm closing in on 75. Personally, this struck a chord with me. Around 60, I think I was in my noon phase of life. I wouldn't have know that when I was going through that period, but now 15 years later, I can see it. Thanks !!!
Great insights, Sean! Just realizing that my creative morning took about 10-12 years, going through exactly the same thing right now as you described - minimizing gear i use, refining my messaging and style, gaining clarity on what part photography plays in my life! It's such a great analogy with the life journey 😃
Dear Sean, this is so good and helpful. I want to say thank you 1000 times for this video alone. Your channel is outstanding. Your information is inspiring and encourages me to keep going. I am currently in a crisis with my photography but this video gives me new courage and drive. I think I am still a few years away from my noon in photography. Now it is important to keep going, to gain experience and to be sensitive to my own photographic language, which will surely develop even more. Thank you so much Sean, for sharing your thoughts and knowledge - that‘s phantastic.
Hi Sean, as ever, so insightful, interesting, thought provoking, and compelling to listen to - I find listening to you so inspiring, photography is a struggle I've not heard anybody get close to articulating that as well as you do - thanks for your support.
Around all these channels about flashy transitions and luts and new stuff and camera gears you always come and give me peace of mind and make me believe that art isn't about buying the best gear out there but being the best out there by doing what you really love . Thank you so much ❤️
Wow, another fantastic video that I relate to so much, not only in my efforts as an amateur photographer, but also in my career as a physiotherapist. Not that I have stopped learning new skills, but helping others, and oneself, can only be meaningful if what you offer speaks to them at a deeper level. I have seen new tricks and shiny techniques come short so often. I am slowly learning to trust myself and do what I feel is the right path even when it's not the most popular for various reasons. I love your more philosophical videos, thanks for being so generous.
Yes - this idea is so beautiful. I feel like I'm in the high noon of my career, and knowing and feeling that pain and frustration is difficult.... but giving ourselves that patience is so important. Definitely had me very emotional.
What an absolutely BEAUTIFUL concept. In my early 20's through my early 30's I toured all over the world. The last 5 years has been me finding this new path... the noon. It often still feels unsure, as I was always a supporter, and now am just me. So - this is such a great concept to grapple with. I just found your channel, and it's absolutely lovely. Thank you.
hey, sean. thanks for this video. I actually feel like I've arrived in the afternoon since Instagram deleted the account I spent years working on because of a mistake. This woke me up and made me wonder what I was doing and if I was the photographer I claimed to be. Somehow it had a liberating effect. Finally, I can let everything go and start over with the things I want to do that are important to me and not the things I do for others. You are probably not reading this but thank you sean for the power you can give with these videos. not only for me but for many others here.
I feel like I’m in the morning of my photography journey but it’s great to know that gear is not factored in on the knowledge and realization that your getting better, your work now is growing from your beginnings and your beginnings are who you were, a foundation to who you are now 😭😭😭
Just beautiful and peaceful to watch. These videos should be watched on bigger screen. With good sound system. Smaller screens are not fair for these quality videos.
i do fully understand what you say. i am doing the same approach and realizing that it is going to be a long journey, but i believe it is worth it. you a great insight man. keep it up
Awesome..loved it.. has a special significance to me as I am experiencing a new morning in terms of photography in kind of the past high noon of my life ... Thanks for sharing your thoughts ❤️🔥
This means a lot. I am going thru a difficult time and what you described fits exactly to what I am feeling. Thanks so much for clearly defining the stages, and the paradigm of thought that one can take to overcome this. I think this video is also extremely helpful for anyone going through mid life crisis. I have never heard about mid life crisis explained in this way and it really makes a lot of sense. Your sincere sharing really help so many people 🙏
BRILLIANT!!! If I said I am a fan Sean, it would be heavily understating the love and respect I have come to develop for your work, your ethical framework and philosophy and, most importantly, your boundless creativity. Thank you for all you do to inspire and ignite passion for discovering positive creativity within.
Interesting subject, I am not really sure where I am at? I am either at the tail end of morning or the beginning of afternoon. I am happy enough with the success I have found on RUclips, but I am not happy with the constant rush rush to get content out and I do want to create more meaningful videos which for me means I need to take more time between edits and spend more time developing my stories before heading out to film, but I am still struggling with the pressure to just push stuff out. At one point I felt my videos were creative and interesting and saw success creating them, but now I feel like I am just pulling a lever in a factory there isn’t much creative thought between each video. Jason
Sean, I love your channel because it has almost nothing to do with gear. It’s not clickbait. It’s not 5 quick tips. It’s just thoughtful insights to take with you on your journey. I love that you dare others to think deep about themselves. We can spend HOURS thinking about gear, editing and techniques and not a single hour thinking about who we are as an artist
This is so true!
If you really like this type of content You'd be looking at smaller channels doing this kind of thing not just using Sean as an ego attachment.
@@ccc0mb0_bReakeR can you name some of these channels?
so true...this is refreshing and gives so much value
Absolutely right, Sean is the person who focus on the eyes and mind behind the camera.
These 20 minutes went by so fast
Wow. Glad you know him
@@SocPro yeah I had the same thought, don't know why but it felt like two of my good friends know eachother 😂.
I feel it's like that with every video by Sean
The pirate King is here 😂
Strongly agreed
I'm curious to see what Sean's Ted talk would look like if he's putting out gold like this.
...rock solid priceless gold!
This is a million times better than a Ted Talk imo
Sean is a gift beyond photography. I view him as an Ambassador of living a meaningful life. As creators, we derive significant meaning from our creations. Sean guides, inspires and at times kicks us to evolve so that our creations evolve. And, he is most definitely an accomplished photographer and creator. Thanks Sean. God be with you. 💯
I agree with every word you said.
Charlie Chaplin was once asked why he didn't use "interesting" camera angles in his work. His reply: "I am interesting."
I came for photography advice
I stayed for theraphy
😄
Mam tak samo! Wow
Uploads by both Sean and Jamie Windsor in the same day. What a lovely start to the day 🙂. My two favorite photographer vloggers!
Dear Sean,
I’ve been an absolute fan of your work and you as a person. Your philosophy often very much resonates with my own. Self-reflection, vulnerability and unconditional kindness are so scarce these days, though I believe it’s what our world needs more than ever. I hope you never stop doing what you do, because it makes our world a little nicer.
If things calm down (COVID wise) and you’re ever gonna visit the Netherlands, I’d love to show you around my city Utrecht.
- Yannick
Thanks Yannick. Yes I can't wait to travel again:)
Only God knows how many times I’ve watched this video; one thing I’ve come to realize is the number of times I watch ST’s videos in general. But this one in particular holds a special place in my creative soul.
Re visiting your old material, i really hope your journey took you where you wanted to be, and you have found more "happiness patches" along the way.
This video reminded me that slow is good, and I don't really need to be ahead of anybody. It's my time, and my road.
I don't know how many times I've come back to this video, and every time I take something new with me. Thank you, truly.
Beautiful way to translate the philosophy on life to the life of artists, thank you Sean!
Good message. Stay open, create honest relationship w/ self and our work, then let go of things that don’t serve who we are (often external world stuff). Being present = no need to prove anything. I think a lot of our problems can be solved 1st through understanding of psychology of self, and 2nd through a search of a new philosophical meaning in pursuit of refining our gift. Deep work! Thanks for the message.
Whenever I watch your videos, It's like therapy and meditation which is much needed for an amateur artist like me. Thank you for bringing such content to us.
It's always good to watch you, Sean. Your words are kind and make me feel like I shouldn't worry too much. Instead I should give my best all times, trust the process and enjoy all the moments. Your videos make me remember that life is good. Thank you very much!
Sean, you are gold! Most valuable photography channel out there! Thank you!
You may not longer wear a collar, but you're still a preacher. I'm in the afternoon of life but still in the morning as a creative. I don't have as much time to grow as I would if I'd begun my creative life a lot earlier, but that's water under the bridge. I'm questioning what and how I really like to shoot and what I don't; how I like to process and how I don't. Now I realize, that's normal. I always feel inspired after watching your videos. Thanks!
Same here - retired but in early morning creatively.
Gosh, I couldn’t have put it better. This is exactly how I feel......
Mate, you are simply the light of clarity. Thank you.
Thanks so much. I'm turning 60 and being constantly bombarded by the coulda, woulda, shoulda questions. With an autistic son to provide for I desperately analyse whether I've done enough to prepare him for the world when I'm gone. Doubt is weighing heavily with me at the moment and it's a bit of a struggle. This video has given me a new way of looking at things 🙏. Photography is a wonderful stress relief method for me. Wandering the city with a camera in hand is my happy place..and we all need our happy place.
Sean, your entire body of work is incredible but this is definitely my favorite piece of work. I’m a fan and investor in your work and platform! Keep up the great work friend!
Hi Sean, I'm studying online to make a late life return to photography, (more twilight than afternoon) and have found your videos not only inspirational and informative, but deal with the bigger issues of creative endeavours. Please accept my thanks for your amazing content, I'm sure I'm not the only one who finds your outlook and experience invaluable. Thanks
Having lost my photo gigs through the pandemic shutdowns, I'm rebuilding to do photography just for my own enjoyment. Looking forward to the afternoon :) Cheers from Australia.
Sean, as UU pastor for many years now, and as someone whose love of photography goes back even longer, I want to thank you for your intelligence and heart. You are a natural teacher and I am grateful for your voice and wisdom.
So true and not just photography. Like Eustace peeling away his dragon layers to find himself. Always a pleasure to hear you and see your work.
You, sir, are a sage.
Thank you for being so genuine and inspirational! I look forward to experiencing the rest of your journey, it’s rare we see this level of genuine devotion to artists and I hope more young sensitive artist are inspired to keep going ! I look forward to the evolution of the arts!
Sean. I've given the last 45 years of my life to pastoral ministry. I've been beat up, sucked dry, vilified, and tossed aside. But thankfully, three years ago, I discovered photography. As I near sunset I'm seeking and sharing God in new ways. CLICK!
Your ability to talk to your viewers (to me) as if they are the only person in the room is amazing: it's so personal. You make me think... deeply... and, considering that I am in that phase that does feel like high noon (or close to it), you give me hope for this afternoon coming up. Thank you!
Sean, this video is very timely for my life. I have been struggling deeply in this area as I feel I have reached high noon and am now working through the shedding process and reevaluating what really motivates me and my work. Your way of opening this concept and applying it to creativity has been most helpful. Many thanks!
The connections are strong between: ego, narcissism, and codependency. For me, the sun reached it's zenith when I questioned why another's opinion is so important. I realized those opinions feed our narcissism, which in turn strengthen an ego that only serves to imprison our creativity.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
One of the few best 20 minutes of 2020 that I have spent!
Sean, you're a really interesting person, not just as a photographer, but everything surrounding too. Thank you for sharing this insight of yourself, gives food for thought.
It’s not often that a RUclips video moves me to (just about) tears but when you talked about the point in time when ‘... you feel like just walking away from all you’ve done...’; that put a lump in my throat. I blurted out a wry laugh and thought, ‘that’s me.’ I guess I’m at high noon. Thank you for explaining the ‘afternoon of life’ for me.
I'm finding it uncanny how every episode of yours actually nails me on my journey. I appreciate your words of encouragement to all of us and honestly, 2020 hasn't been all that bad when I get a chance to evaluate (painfully) my work and actually see some good in what I've done. Thank you Sean. Bang on as usual.
This is the kind of stuff you don't get from other photography channels. Tutorials and gear might be the how, but introspection and philosophy is the why. Thank you for such a wonderful video.
I really think you have been my therapist these last few years that I've followed you. Thank you sir.
Like your "Mentors" video that I have watched several times because it was so beautiful, I think I will be coming back to this one several times, but for different reasons. My studies of psychology were woefully inadequate, and there are some insights that I can really use, andI find things like this very useful. Keep going where you feel like going with these videos. Not every one needs to be full of contrasting colors and techniques. Introspection is good too.
I find revisiting this video to be well worth the time
Someone else said it, that was the fastest 20 minutes in recent memory for me. So inspirational and thought provoking, I will likely watch this multiple times over the coming weeks. Things seem to come together for me when hiking in the woods or sitting by a stream after a seed has been planted. I think that is where this leaves me. A seed planted and now comes the nurturing, the weeding, and the protection as the fullness of time passes. Wonderful video Sean.
So much wisdom shared here Sean. From a guy in his late 20's it was really refreshing to hear this and know that I'm just in the morning of my journey :) Art is a journey
This message cut deep. I needed this. Thank you.
Thanks Sean for making this. I'm probably going to watch this often. But I never thought about that philosophy before. I'm at the point right now where I feel like throwing in the towel and giving up.I'll be honest this video made me tear up a little. It made me feel something. Maybe I am where I am suppose to be.
I couldn’t have stumbled across your channel at a more perfect time in my life. Thank you.
Heartfelt thanks for sharing your thoughts and reflections with such a clarity. From the moment when one starts appropriating that the destination is the journey, feeling fulfilment in every single moment of life becomes consequent. The evolution of our photography documents our journey and shows how we reach the destination all along our life.
Amazing and very thoughtful Sean. Even my 15yr old daughter who was listening in the background said you were very interesting and much better than all the other channels that I watch which focus more on gear and technique. The ‘morning/afternoon’ you talked about made me reflect back to when I changed career after 13yrs in software to retrain as a teacher which I’ve been doing now for 13yrs. It’s so much more busy but so much more fulfilling. Thank you as always for your grounding videos.
I only needed to hear you talk once and I already knew that you bring unique perspectives to every aspect of life and being a creative .
Hello Sean, I also agree with you. This video deserves at least 1 million likes. Bravo!
Having been through that morning and into the evening, I can attest to the validity of what we have just listened to. I can also tell you that in reality, life is a never ending series of mornings and afternoons and there are no 'answers' but there is contentment.
This video is so important in everyones creative journey 🙏
I have no words to praise your greatest work۔ love u all the time❤️
Your visual introduction moved me. I can’t put it into words why.
Same, so touching..
Photography has been a hobby for me for a few years now, and your videos always help me let go of my inclinations of what it means to be a good photographer and worry more about the journey itself. Thank you.
This put words to how I've felt recently with my own creative journey, thanks Sean. I'm currently questioning and reevaluating what I'm doing here on RUclips and where I am in my own creative journey. The catalyst for me was hitting mid life and realizing how finite our time here is. Now I've become a bit hyper focused on how I'm spending my time, and what my reasonings actually are behind what I do. A few weeks ago I released a video trying to verbalize much of what you've said here, but I think your message speaks clearer then I was able to articulate. It was a perfect analogy to use Jung's thoughts to parallel our creative journey.
Another wonderful life lesson Sean.
These videos you make are so generous. Thank you!
You are our elder. Thank you sincerely for that! ❤
There's a shift... COLOR!! The journey continues.
Your monologues excavate my childhood memories. As a lapsed Catholic, I recall the men whose vocation was to imprint messages into the souls of captive congregants. I was never moved in any meaningful way.
I wish I’d heard one your ‘homilies’ every week. I believe I would be a better person. That we would be better people.
Dude you're such a legit human being. This would be useful messaging from the pulpit also man, I wonder if you'll ever go back towards that direction, it would also be a valuable service. You're genuinely awesome, Sean. Thanks man.
Wow wow wow wow 😯 I’ve love watching your videos.
This has just hit me like a tone of bricks. It’s something I was feeling this morning. And like some kind of strange fortune, you put this video up that’s just clearly explained everything Ive been trying to comprehend. And I’m just someone who wants to do photography because it gives me focus. Life has been messy, I make life messy. And I just want to clear the clutter. I only clicked on this video thinking it was going to be all about cameras. But it got deep, made me cry to myself, glad the wife wasn’t in the room. Keep up the good work Sean 🙌🏼
Maybe it would be better when your wife were in the room. Its always good to Share...
Thank you Sean for taking the time to produce these videos and share them with us. It's a gift for so many creatives. ;)
Already watched this twice. You really give a lot of thought into helping your audience. Thank you so much for being a exceptional mentor.
I watched this vides when you first posted it and more than a few times since, but it was today that I realized that I needed to hear this. Thank you so much...
Dear Sean, I cannot believe how this video came at me at the exact time I needed to hear these words. This video was exactly what I needed. Thank you so much.
The opening is breathtaking
Thank you so much, sir for this lesson.
Absolute champ. Have loved all of your videos. 👏
So much truth in this video for both a photography journey and personal one. I'm closing in on 75. Personally, this struck a chord with me. Around 60, I think I was in my noon phase of life. I wouldn't have know that when I was going through that period, but now 15 years later, I can see it. Thanks !!!
Great insights, Sean! Just realizing that my creative morning took about 10-12 years, going through exactly the same thing right now as you described - minimizing gear i use, refining my messaging and style, gaining clarity on what part photography plays in my life! It's such a great analogy with the life journey 😃
Dear Sean, this is so good and helpful. I want to say thank you 1000 times for this video alone. Your channel is outstanding. Your information is inspiring and encourages me to keep going. I am currently in a crisis with my photography but this video gives me new courage and drive. I think I am still a few years away from my noon in photography. Now it is important to keep going, to gain experience and to be sensitive to my own photographic language, which will surely develop even more. Thank you so much Sean, for sharing your thoughts and knowledge - that‘s phantastic.
i just got goosebumps
Hi Sean, as ever, so insightful, interesting, thought provoking, and compelling to listen to - I find listening to you so inspiring, photography is a struggle I've not heard anybody get close to articulating that as well as you do - thanks for your support.
Around all these channels about flashy transitions and luts and new stuff and camera gears you always come and give me peace of mind and make me believe that art isn't about buying the best gear out there but being the best out there by doing what you really love . Thank you so much ❤️
Excellent! Living this out right now so I recognized myself. 😳
This video was very inspiring. Thank you Sean
We all need to go off the grid. To breath, to reconnect, to live and love our own journey.
Namaste Sean
Wow, another fantastic video that I relate to so much, not only in my efforts as an amateur photographer, but also in my career as a physiotherapist. Not that I have stopped learning new skills, but helping others, and oneself, can only be meaningful if what you offer speaks to them at a deeper level. I have seen new tricks and shiny techniques come short so often. I am slowly learning to trust myself and do what I feel is the right path even when it's not the most popular for various reasons. I love your more philosophical videos, thanks for being so generous.
Nice one Sean. You’ve hit the nail on the head 👍
Keep it up 👍👍👍
Sean Tucker, hands down, you are putting out an amazing meaningful content!
this resonated with me so much i actually cried. thank you.
Mee too! Greetings from Germany
Yes - this idea is so beautiful. I feel like I'm in the high noon of my career, and knowing and feeling that pain and frustration is difficult.... but giving ourselves that patience is so important. Definitely had me very emotional.
Thank you Sean Tucker. You've made my day. I needed to hear this. Your content is enlightening and on point. Keep it up!
What an absolutely BEAUTIFUL concept. In my early 20's through my early 30's I toured all over the world. The last 5 years has been me finding this new path... the noon. It often still feels unsure, as I was always a supporter, and now am just me. So - this is such a great concept to grapple with. I just found your channel, and it's absolutely lovely. Thank you.
Thank you for this Sean
hey, sean.
thanks for this video. I actually feel like I've arrived in the afternoon since Instagram deleted the account I spent years working on because of a mistake.
This woke me up and made me wonder what I was doing and if I was the photographer I claimed to be. Somehow it had a liberating effect.
Finally, I can let everything go and start over with the things I want to do that are important to me and not the things I do for others.
You are probably not reading this but thank you sean for the power you can give with these videos. not only for me but for many others here.
Good for you my friend.
Thank you Sean.
This is just brilliant. Thank you.
I feel like I’m in the morning of my photography journey but it’s great to know that gear is not factored in on the knowledge and realization that your getting better, your work now is growing from your beginnings and your beginnings are who you were, a foundation to who you are now 😭😭😭
Every video Sean releases hits me at just the right point in life.
Just beautiful and peaceful to watch.
These videos should be watched on bigger screen. With good sound system.
Smaller screens are not fair for these quality videos.
i do fully understand what you say. i am doing the same approach and realizing that it is going to be a long journey, but i believe it is worth it. you a great insight man. keep it up
Wow!
Awesome..loved it.. has a special significance to me as I am experiencing a new morning in terms of photography in kind of the past high noon of my life ... Thanks for sharing your thoughts ❤️🔥
Although lacking in words I want to express how much I appreciate your content! Thank you so so much Sean :)
This means a lot. I am going thru a difficult time and what you described fits exactly to what I am feeling. Thanks so much for clearly defining the stages, and the paradigm of thought that one can take to overcome this.
I think this video is also extremely helpful for anyone going through mid life crisis. I have never heard about mid life crisis explained in this way and it really makes a lot of sense. Your sincere sharing really help so many people 🙏
I absolutely love your take on life. Thank you so much for sharing you with us!
BRILLIANT!!! If I said I am a fan Sean, it would be heavily understating the love and respect I have come to develop for your work, your ethical framework and philosophy and, most importantly, your boundless creativity.
Thank you for all you do to inspire and ignite passion for discovering positive creativity within.
Sean's videos are therapeutic... Feels so good man!
GOLD......
Interesting subject, I am not really sure where I am at? I am either at the tail end of morning or the beginning of afternoon. I am happy enough with the success I have found on RUclips, but I am not happy with the constant rush rush to get content out and I do want to create more meaningful videos which for me means I need to take more time between edits and spend more time developing my stories before heading out to film, but I am still struggling with the pressure to just push stuff out. At one point I felt my videos were creative and interesting and saw success creating them, but now I feel like I am just pulling a lever in a factory there isn’t much creative thought between each video.
Jason
Thank you Sean. Your insights are appreciated and inspiring. I'll slow down and enjoy each stage of my journey and not be afraid of making mistakes.