Another way of thinking about "Extreme Determination" is focus. Multitasking is the opposite of focus. Many of the people I meet are frenetic and trying to do multiple things at once. While a few may be able to do this, I think the majority of us cannot. For most of your viewers, photography is a segment of our time. The key is to focus when we are photographing.
I have a severe lack of time when it comes to things I'm interested in. photography is the main thing I wish I had more time for. I just take my camera with me everywhere I go. it makes me conscious at all times. Ted, you're knowledge and passion for not only photography but the passion for teaching us is inspiring buddy. thank you for these videos
Getting a ship ton of value from your channel Ted; this episode is one of many examples. Thank you SO MUCH for making these vids for us. Your channel is entirely unique, wonderful and very very high value. It’s a genuine privilege to be able to access your thinking, insights, teaching, guidance, reviews and interviews. I literally, can’t thank you enough. For now, these words will have to suffice. Stay well!
Having gone to university for photography ending with a degree, I agree with your sentiment about the college route not being necessary and it's value being dependent on the person. Like the theme of the entire video, you get what you give to it. I've had conversations with university students that complained that they didn't get any value and they wanted to burn their degree. Others, say it's the most valuable thing they've done and gone on to accomplish many things. The apposing sides went through he same program. I'm closer to the later sentiment in that I milked every bit of potential and wisdom out of Alberta College of Art + Design as I could. Having just completed a year long photography project, I've learned that sometimes just the simplest fastest photo still has value.May feel like a fail, and has its success in the lesson learned from why it's a perceived failure so the next is improved. For those timid of the assignments Ted is giving, this is a practice. PRACTICE. The time to take risks in a safe place. Thanks for the great video Ted!
The common theme with anything you pursue in life is passion and why not?!!? The more passionate you are, the more involved, more creative you are... Of course you will reap the benefits and be more fulfilled... I have been fortunate enough to rediscover passion and integrate it into my professional life and guess what? My professional life continues to improve... Life is fantastic!
Hey Ted, definitely relate to this video. Went to college for just under three semesters and dropped out and the past year Ive been hustling. I put out my second photo book, shot a handful of gigs and recently had one of my photos accepted into an art museum. It's a lot of grinding all the time, taking a ton of photos, learning other skills, talking to a lot of people, taking up a lot of jobs that may not be the best. Then at some point, something will catch.
I'm from India, Ted. I've been a keen listener of your videos for some time but this time you've surpassed yourself. You have been inspirational and honest! Thank you.
Everyone is talented at something. Some are talented at many things. Seems to me those who discover what they are truly talented at is rare. Even rarer are those who use their true talents and obsessively perfect them to a degree that separates them from the pretenders. That, to me, is passion.
Ted, thanks so much! Watching your videos gives me a great feeling of togetherness throughout my journey as a photographer. I'm self thought for the most part, short courses have also assisted me to develop. But something I wish to share is from the words of a good friend who seen the big times in the music business and eventually branched out on his own as composer. Ironically I met him many years ago in the taxi industry (Job to fill in the gaps between gigs....so to speak). His words of wisdom to me; if you have a passion for something which is really special to you, and you have a day job that makes the rent, puts food on table, enables you to live life and allows you to follow that passion! Then keep that day job, follow the passion, forget the money prospective, because then what is fun and passion for something becomes complicated and gets lost along the way. I guess that's something that could apply, or not, to any of us, but for me it rings through strong! I get to shoot how I want to shoot, coz there's no money or clients egos involved. Thanks again Ted!
I don't know if I would categorize it as "Extreme Determination" on my part, but more about the absolute joy and fulfillment that photography brings me on a daily basis... It's Extremely Cathartic. One Love.
Found your page while looking for a review on the XT-2, and have been watching for the past 2 hours; appreciate the insight, and dig your music! you're a fascinating guy!
In the 70s and 80s my dad was a professional wedding photographer. Twice a year he would go to different seminars on photography and out of all of them the lecture that stood out the most was the difference about a good photographer and a great photographer. A great photographer disposed of good photos and kept only the great ones...
i love love love your tone and point of view. i'm now going to have to binge watch all your clips. and the way you put the things out is so so clear to the average man. thank you again.
Hi Ted... I've been watching your channel on and off now for about a year and have enjoyed most of what I've seen and heard. You are amazingly clear and knowledgable about your perspective on photography. I love your reviews on gear and your honest enthusiasm over things you love. The info is very inspirational and so informative that you've helped me make decisions about my direction and other things like a simple purchase. I was pleased to hear in this video that you were very involved in music as well which I admire greatly. It's difficult to find time and energy to do both and keep them alive with new experiences. But it's doable. I too have been involved in both music and photography for most of my life. I can't seem to quit one for the other. Because of that I've probably grown as an artist slower than if I focused on one or the other. But at this time of my life I feel grateful to have the beautiful experiences I receive from both mediums. I am older now and feel more in love with both like never before. Maybe one day we can share some of our talents and maybe even have a short conversation about these wonderful things we do. Bravo to you on everything your'e doing for the community and your creations. Thanks Ted Regards Freddy Lopez freddycoolpix@gmail.com www.freddylopez.com
There's a couple of video's on youtube (shot in black and white) of a lecturer going through the darkroom process and printing and framing. What I have noticed about him is something I never experienced in my formal learning life (school and varsity) is a mentor who instills passion in what you do, not merely providing you with a tick mark. I think that as a teacher that is one very important goal with a student, instilling that excitement not to perform, but to produce...produce your images, produce your music, produce your mechanical designs, ideas, concepts, solutions to real world problems, no matter how silly they are. Just produce them, cause once produced we can become better. Same with photography, take pictures, review, shoot. Write the script, review, write the next. It is harder to instill in yourself without some excitement from others. But I think a mentor is that, fanning the flame of passion by being excited. Great thoughts Ted, food for action.
Recently found your channel and am binge watching... thanks for all that you are doing. In terms of the concepts here; I’m a retired farmer and wildlife worker and tend to approach my photography in the same way that I’ve lived forever... having to get up at the same time every morning and do the work/milk ...7 days a week and then sit down and analyze that work at the end of the month. Make adjustments in feed or whatever and onward to the next month. Slow and steady progress grew my herd into one of the best producing around and I’d like to think the same towards any venture in my life. Anyhoot. Loving these videos and thanks again.
I have been following your series for a while but this is easily one of your best videos! Touches something so fundamental that we can connect immediately.
More than Extreme Determination I would call it Obsession. The thing is: if you 'don't have time to take photos', it means that it's not than important for you. I have 3 jobs and I take photos everyday. I can't carry my camera around all the time but I have my phone, and thank god I have it! It allows me to take photos constantly and I don't care if Im not going to be able to print them big, who cares, it's the act of taking a photo that gives me pleasure!
There are two endeavours that that being me to a "near Zen" state; photographing people and architecture on City Streets and accelerating a motorcycle from "0" to 85 (can't go over 85 as I get tunnel vision above that). Happy Birthday. Thank you for the quality of thought and the technical addeptitude of your Vids.
I love everything you said here. This is what I am talking to my students about. Never stop taking pictures, you grow every time. It is in stewarding the mundane as some would call it, where you find the extraordinary.
loving the truth in this video. i'm a pro photographer looking for some inspiration and motivation to do some personal portfolio work and guess what.... you're last 2 videos got me thinking, so thanks for that :)
You are an inspiration, have been overthinking the assignment though I am excited to do it. But you know what somehow during this episode I got the idea which I will execute and show you later. Thanks a lot Ted for all the work you do.
This is such a great message, Ted...It's so simple, go and photograph daily! I have a day job myself and now I've started taking pictures daily and all credit goes to all your wonderful videos, Ted! Actually, I feel like young Ted in overthinking part :) Cheers
The video was really good, but I almost didn't watch it because of its title. I'm glad I did because you raised a many good, helpful points, but as someone who spends a lot of time on RUclips I'm just so tired of the constant clickbait and manipulation and I wish there was a way for my favorite creators to do the RUclips-thing successfully without resorting to it.
Ok this made me cry from 8 minutes onwards, but in a good way, in a kind of "I'm terrified but not worried because I know I'm in good hands, nothing bad is going to happen and it's alright to fail". Thanks Ted, for all the effort you put into these videos, they are very much appreciated.
As Alfred Stieglitz once asked Minor White "Have you ever been in love? Then you can photograph". In my opinion, you have to love photography to be able to pursue your artistic aspirations...
I'm also working on my sketchbook...but in Word...as my MBP is something is always with me, and I edit , store etc. my photos with it...so I thought it would be easier and more practical to do it on my PC... ! Wonderful video as usual, they should show it on every school, sport center, college etc. every year to the new students !
Discipline, determination, vision, and a deep, deep desire to master your craft - whatever it may be - that, I think, is what make an outstanding artist.
How the Hell did 156 people thumbs down this. And, why? You have been a wonderful teacher through your channel, and videos. I've even gone back to watch the Master class from, what, 8 years ago. Thank you Ted. 📷
I was a cinematographer back in the days when that term actually meant something. I still shoot for my own pleasure. With my phone. In fact, some of the best images I've made in 50 years behind various viewfinders have been with cell phone cameras. A camera that is *instantly and continuously available* is game-changing for both photography and the photographer. You're right, Ted. The cellphone camera is the most important advance in photography in the last hundred years.
I dont make my living out of photography, im just a hobbyist , but i like to be as much as perfect as i can be when i do something, and you really inspire me Ted, thanks alot for the great efforts u do here .. Cheers ...
Well said. It’s that simple!!! Just do it. Over and over. Until you get good at it. Life is not a competition. Do what you like for little time you have here.
This is so genuine, so fundamentally simple and great execution. It makes the principles of success feel human and attainable. Walking out of here inspired. - Cheers.
I gave on taking pictures over 3 yrs and I stumbled upon this video and im actually cleaning my camera's now and tomorrow morning im going out to take a few shots with my sony a35 and a77 with minolta lenses... thanks for the video...
I love the fact that you have a degree in something other than photography. It reminds me of an FAQ on the NatGeo-Site that answered the question on how to become a photographer for them. Part of the answer was something along the lines of, and I'm paraphrasing here, "All of our photographers have a college degree. None of them has a degree in photography." I love the idea of one's background informing one's photography. Anyhow, is there any chance you'll play us one of your motivational tunes so we achieve greatness? ;-)
Ted, you are one of my favorite photography RUclipsrs. Ok I am not being entirely honest. You are my favorite. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of The Artists Series.
Sir at present I and while I'm in my retirement life. And also a bucket list of things wildlife photography has always been a part of my life . So I'm doing my best to put together a set of my best works ( photos ) to do a photo showing presentation. Both for me and get the insight critique of others . I'll be including some landscape and some portraits works ....
For folks with time constraints-and I work 50-60 hours a week so I know how it goes-I'd say get an app that allows you to save multiple pins. If you find a great scene or subject but the light sucks that day or you just don't have time, you can catalog your finds for later. I just started doing this, and it's allowed me to be a LOT smarter with my time.
Hey Ted, big fan of your videos and as an aspiring photographer, its awesome to hear your thoughts and insights. Maybe a cool idea for assignments would be to have a host page of some sort, like maybe a Facebook page or something so we could all see each others work, would be super interested to see everyones work. I wish I had more time for photography, I'm also a musician, but love photography. The journal idea is awesome, wish I had more time to do this kind of stuff to help with self progression and reflection in my work. Thanks for the videos!!
I just simply love this channel, I have a couple weeks watching your videos, and well they are really good, I realy feel your passion for photography, cheers from Venezuela!
Awesome that you share these insights with us .... very refreshing! I can't do the assignments at the moment but will certainly be going through them one by one as soon as I can. Thanks again 👌🏼
Hearing this story is inspirational for me. I'm getting a degree in music but also practice photography on a professional level. You took the same road that I'm on right now. I would love to hear more about your life story. If possible can we speak on a private chat, phone call, or skype?
Hi Ted, I really enjoy your channel..Thank-you for all your work.. I am a Serious Hobbyist of 40+ yrs.. I lived down the street from a Professional Photographer of many years & I stopped by to ask him what he would suggest for a guy to make money with his photos..His statement was surprising..He told me to learn to take pictures of what sells, not neccesarily what you enjoy to shoot..And if you want to sell your work then don't give it away..He was referring to posting on the internet or Facebook.. Any thoughts, thanks..Ken
Great talk Ted (TED talk..? :) I'm revisiting your channel and am starting to get a feel for it and an appreciation for your level of insight and your ability to teach and inspire. You've just earned a new subscriber. Looking forward to more.
Overthinking is one of the main problems in my opinion, and even though I commented on your last videos and said "don't do that, have fun", I really do it a lot myself. I also still see that competition component in this, even though it shouldn't be about it, but there's a lot of pressure to at least not stand out negatively, being worse than your "competitors". I really try not to give a f*** about it this time, that's why I immediately said "I'm in" and made a blog and commented... but that's my way to force me into something I'm actually really uncomfortable with and which is my main problem with just going out and do stuff. Maybe my recommendation would be, drink a half bottle of wine or your favourite alcoholic beverage until you're just self-assured enough to say out loud "let's do it", then stick to it once you sobered up. :)
Another way of thinking about "Extreme Determination" is focus. Multitasking is the opposite of focus. Many of the people I meet are frenetic and trying to do multiple things at once. While a few may be able to do this, I think the majority of us cannot. For most of your viewers, photography is a segment of our time. The key is to focus when we are photographing.
you are so damn right...
I agree, you're very correct
Ted you need a Ted talk
this !!!
Still waiting for this
Every video is a Ted Talk
@@tomcarotte2769 YES
Discipline > Talent
When you manage to get both, however...
I have a severe lack of time when it comes to things I'm interested in. photography is the main thing I wish I had more time for. I just take my camera with me everywhere I go. it makes me conscious at all times. Ted, you're knowledge and passion for not only photography but the passion for teaching us is inspiring buddy. thank you for these videos
Getting a ship ton of value from your channel Ted; this episode is one of many examples. Thank you SO MUCH for making these vids for us. Your channel is entirely unique, wonderful and very very high value. It’s a genuine privilege to be able to access your thinking, insights, teaching, guidance, reviews and interviews. I literally, can’t thank you enough. For now, these words will have to suffice. Stay well!
Having gone to university for photography ending with a degree, I agree with your sentiment about the college route not being necessary and it's value being dependent on the person. Like the theme of the entire video, you get what you give to it. I've had conversations with university students that complained that they didn't get any value and they wanted to burn their degree. Others, say it's the most valuable thing they've done and gone on to accomplish many things. The apposing sides went through he same program. I'm closer to the later sentiment in that I milked every bit of potential and wisdom out of Alberta College of Art + Design as I could.
Having just completed a year long photography project, I've learned that sometimes just the simplest fastest photo still has value.May feel like a fail, and has its success in the lesson learned from why it's a perceived failure so the next is improved.
For those timid of the assignments Ted is giving, this is a practice. PRACTICE. The time to take risks in a safe place.
Thanks for the great video Ted!
Love your passion Ted! Super inspiring!!
Thanks Chris!!!
FEEEEEELS!!!! All hearts.
The common theme with anything you pursue in life is passion and why not?!!? The more passionate you are, the more involved, more creative you are... Of course you will reap the benefits and be more fulfilled... I have been fortunate enough to rediscover passion and integrate it into my professional life and guess what? My professional life continues to improve... Life is fantastic!
Hey Ted, definitely relate to this video. Went to college for just under three semesters and dropped out and the past year Ive been hustling. I put out my second photo book, shot a handful of gigs and recently had one of my photos accepted into an art museum. It's a lot of grinding all the time, taking a ton of photos, learning other skills, talking to a lot of people, taking up a lot of jobs that may not be the best. Then at some point, something will catch.
Though I may be discovering this video two years late, I’m happy I did. Thank you, this is exactly what I needed to hear.
Always appreciate your positivity and encouragement in your videos. Thank you!
Man, I needed this exactly today! What a timing! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You're the best!
I'm from India, Ted. I've been a keen listener of your videos for some time but this time you've surpassed yourself. You have been inspirational and honest! Thank you.
you Ted have become my favourite photographer, your very encouraging and thoughtful, thank-you!
Talent and passion make an artist. Talent is a dime a dozen but passion not so much. Passion for what you do will keep you going.
Tom Hall Actual talent is very rare actually-but you’re correct that without passion for your art form you cannot succeed.
Everyone is talented at something. Some are talented at many things. Seems to me those who discover what they are truly talented at is rare. Even rarer are those who use their true talents and obsessively perfect them to a degree that separates them from the pretenders. That, to me, is passion.
Ted, thanks so much! Watching your videos gives me a great feeling of togetherness throughout my journey as a photographer.
I'm self thought for the most part, short courses have also assisted me to develop. But something I wish to share is from the words of a good friend who seen the big times in the music business and eventually branched out on his own as composer. Ironically I met him many years ago in the taxi industry (Job to fill in the gaps between gigs....so to speak). His words of wisdom to me; if you have a passion for something which is really special to you, and you have a day job that makes the rent, puts food on table, enables you to live life and allows you to follow that passion! Then keep that day job, follow the passion, forget the money prospective, because then what is fun and passion for something becomes complicated and gets lost along the way.
I guess that's something that could apply, or not, to any of us, but for me it rings through strong! I get to shoot how I want to shoot, coz there's no money or clients egos involved.
Thanks again Ted!
I don't know if I would categorize it as "Extreme Determination" on my part, but more about the absolute joy and fulfillment that photography brings me on a daily basis... It's Extremely Cathartic. One Love.
Found your page while looking for a review on the XT-2, and have been watching for the past 2 hours; appreciate the insight, and dig your music! you're a fascinating guy!
In the 70s and 80s my dad was a professional wedding photographer. Twice a year he would go to different seminars on photography and out of all of them the lecture that stood out the most was the difference about a good photographer and a great photographer. A great photographer disposed of good photos and kept only the great ones...
i love love love your tone and point of view. i'm now going to have to binge watch all your clips. and the way you put the things out is so so clear to the average man. thank you again.
Hi Ted... I've been watching your channel on and off now for about a year and have enjoyed most of what I've seen and heard. You are amazingly clear and knowledgable about your perspective on photography. I love your reviews on gear and your honest enthusiasm over things you love. The info is very inspirational and so informative that you've helped me make decisions about my direction and other things like a simple purchase. I was pleased to hear in this video that you were very involved in music as well which I admire greatly. It's difficult to find time and energy to do both and keep them alive with new experiences. But it's doable. I too have been involved in both music and photography for most of my life. I can't seem to quit one for the other. Because of that I've probably grown as an artist slower than if I focused on one or the other. But at this time of my life I feel grateful to have the beautiful experiences I receive from both mediums. I am older now and feel more in love with both like never before.
Maybe one day we can share some of our talents and maybe even have a short conversation about these wonderful things we do.
Bravo to you on everything your'e doing for the community and your creations. Thanks Ted
Regards Freddy Lopez freddycoolpix@gmail.com www.freddylopez.com
Just stumbled onto your site, as others may have confessed...........I am grateful, this is what I needed when I needed it.
There's a couple of video's on youtube (shot in black and white) of a lecturer going through the darkroom process and printing and framing. What I have noticed about him is something I never experienced in my formal learning life (school and varsity) is a mentor who instills passion in what you do, not merely providing you with a tick mark. I think that as a teacher that is one very important goal with a student, instilling that excitement not to perform, but to produce...produce your images, produce your music, produce your mechanical designs, ideas, concepts, solutions to real world problems, no matter how silly they are. Just produce them, cause once produced we can become better. Same with photography, take pictures, review, shoot. Write the script, review, write the next. It is harder to instill in yourself without some excitement from others. But I think a mentor is that, fanning the flame of passion by being excited.
Great thoughts Ted, food for action.
Recently found your channel and am binge watching... thanks for all that you are doing. In terms of the concepts here; I’m a retired farmer and wildlife worker and tend to approach my photography in the same way that I’ve lived forever... having to get up at the same time every morning and do the work/milk ...7 days a week and then sit down and analyze that work at the end of the month. Make adjustments in feed or whatever and onward to the next month. Slow and steady progress grew my herd into one of the best producing around and I’d like to think the same towards any venture in my life. Anyhoot. Loving these videos and thanks again.
I have been following your series for a while but this is easily one of your best videos! Touches something so fundamental that we can connect immediately.
More than Extreme Determination I would call it Obsession.
The thing is: if you 'don't have time to take photos', it means that it's not than important for you.
I have 3 jobs and I take photos everyday. I can't carry my camera around all the time but I have my phone, and thank god I have it!
It allows me to take photos constantly and I don't care if Im not going to be able to print them big, who cares, it's the act of taking a photo that gives me pleasure!
There are two endeavours that that being me to a "near Zen" state; photographing people and architecture on City Streets and accelerating a motorcycle from "0" to 85 (can't go over 85 as I get tunnel vision above that). Happy Birthday. Thank you for the quality of thought and the technical addeptitude of your Vids.
I love everything you said here. This is what I am talking to my students about. Never stop taking pictures, you grow every time. It is in stewarding the mundane as some would call it, where you find the extraordinary.
loving the truth in this video. i'm a pro photographer looking for some inspiration and motivation to do some personal portfolio work and guess what.... you're last 2 videos got me thinking, so thanks for that :)
Rich. Few seconds go by without your saying something I"m glad to hear. Thank you. You do a great service for us.
You are an inspiration, have been overthinking the assignment though I am excited to do it. But you know what somehow during this episode I got the idea which I will execute and show you later. Thanks a lot Ted for all the work you do.
The way you spoke about the meaning of higher education is just the kind of thing I wish I had heard prior to going to college. Well put.
This is such a great message, Ted...It's so simple, go and photograph daily! I have a day job myself and now I've started taking pictures daily and all credit goes to all your wonderful videos, Ted! Actually, I feel like young Ted in overthinking part :) Cheers
The video was really good, but I almost didn't watch it because of its title. I'm glad I did because you raised a many good, helpful points, but as someone who spends a lot of time on RUclips I'm just so tired of the constant clickbait and manipulation and I wish there was a way for my favorite creators to do the RUclips-thing successfully without resorting to it.
Ok this made me cry from 8 minutes onwards, but in a good way, in a kind of "I'm terrified but not worried because I know I'm in good hands, nothing bad is going to happen and it's alright to fail". Thanks Ted, for all the effort you put into these videos, they are very much appreciated.
As Alfred Stieglitz once asked Minor White "Have you ever been in love? Then you can photograph". In my opinion, you have to love photography to be able to pursue your artistic aspirations...
I couldn't agree more to what you say. Highly recommended short talk!
I'm also working on my sketchbook...but in Word...as my MBP is something is always with me, and I edit , store etc. my photos with it...so I thought it would be easier and more practical to do it on my PC... ! Wonderful video as usual, they should show it on every school, sport center, college etc. every year to the new students !
Discipline, determination, vision, and a deep, deep desire to master your craft - whatever it may be - that, I think, is what make an outstanding artist.
How the Hell did 156 people thumbs down this. And, why?
You have been a wonderful teacher through your channel, and videos.
I've even gone back to watch the Master class from, what, 8 years ago.
Thank you Ted. 📷
I was a cinematographer back in the days when that term actually meant something. I still shoot for my own pleasure. With my phone. In fact, some of the best images I've made in 50 years behind various viewfinders have been with cell phone cameras. A camera that is *instantly and continuously available* is game-changing for both photography and the photographer.
You're right, Ted. The cellphone camera is the most important advance in photography in the last hundred years.
I dont make my living out of photography, im just a hobbyist , but i like to be as much as perfect as i can be when i do something, and you really inspire me Ted, thanks alot for the great efforts u do here .. Cheers ...
Great advice, definitely needed to hear this. Thank you!
Well said. It’s that simple!!! Just do it. Over and over. Until you get good at it. Life is not a competition. Do what you like for little time you have here.
This is so genuine, so fundamentally simple and great execution. It makes the principles of success feel human and attainable. Walking out of here inspired.
- Cheers.
I gave on taking pictures over 3 yrs and I stumbled upon this video and im actually cleaning my camera's now and tomorrow morning im going out to take a few shots with my sony a35 and a77 with minolta lenses... thanks for the video...
thank you for this. i'm having self doubts in terms of my work as a photographer. Having extreme determination is really a way to go. thank you Ted.
as an abstract artist this is what I needed. EXTREME DETERMINATION/high self-motivation.
I love the fact that you have a degree in something other than photography. It reminds me of an FAQ on the NatGeo-Site that answered the question on how to become a photographer for them. Part of the answer was something along the lines of, and I'm paraphrasing here, "All of our photographers have a college degree. None of them has a degree in photography." I love the idea of one's background informing one's photography.
Anyhow, is there any chance you'll play us one of your motivational tunes so we achieve greatness? ;-)
Just looking back at this video so much good advice from a younger Ted, look forward to more sage advice.
This is relatable to so many situations/careers on so many level. Not just photography. Truly inspired and motivated :D
If you truly love what you do the motivation will come naturally
This sort of message about creativity s exactly what I needed to hear at the moment. Thank you.
What a wonderful channel. Thanks for all the information in this and your other videos.
Ted, you are one of my favorite photography RUclipsrs. Ok I am not being entirely honest. You are my favorite. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of The Artists Series.
Sir at present I and while I'm in my retirement life. And also a bucket list of things wildlife photography has always been a part of my life . So I'm doing my best to put together a set of my best works ( photos ) to do a photo showing presentation. Both for me and get the insight critique of others .
I'll be including some landscape and some portraits works ....
I have recently discovered your channel and I absolutely love it! A lot of helpful info!
So inspiring, in a realistic way. Thank you Ted! Subscribed.
For folks with time constraints-and I work 50-60 hours a week so I know how it goes-I'd say get an app that allows you to save multiple pins. If you find a great scene or subject but the light sucks that day or you just don't have time, you can catalog your finds for later.
I just started doing this, and it's allowed me to be a LOT smarter with my time.
Come on bro we know the secret...you need a good camera!
All serious though, great video as always man. #speakthetruth
Eric Rossi, he made a video about cameras, they are not definitive.
Did you take my comment seriously ?
Eric Rossi
Sorry, youtube just showed me the first part of your comment.
Haha no worries!
Check out Eric Rossi's channel! He makes videos too lol!!
Hey Ted, big fan of your videos and as an aspiring photographer, its awesome to hear your thoughts and insights. Maybe a cool idea for assignments would be to have a host page of some sort, like maybe a Facebook page or something so we could all see each others work, would be super interested to see everyones work. I wish I had more time for photography, I'm also a musician, but love photography. The journal idea is awesome, wish I had more time to do this kind of stuff to help with self progression and reflection in my work. Thanks for the videos!!
Ted, thank you!
There should be a playlist of Ted giving advice.
Ted I have just bought photographers sketchbooks from your recommendation-oh wow it's so helpful ! thank you !
best teacher ever.
Really enjoying your videos, they're just the right mix of formality, vibe & tuition :)
I just simply love this channel, I have a couple weeks watching your videos, and well they are really good, I realy feel your passion for photography, cheers from Venezuela!
Thank you for your channel! I was having crisis with passion but your videos got me back on track. Thank you again!
oh Ted... you're always inspiring me to be the best photographer I can be.
Thanks for your videos Ted, it can be lonely but you tell it as it is.
i love your videos, thanks for the good content and the good productions quality
Thank you for your program and inspiration
I learn a lot following u. Maybe the motivation and emotional part of photography
You're so cool. You're positive and very inspiring. Thank you for doing what you do.
Awesome that you share these insights with us .... very refreshing! I can't do the assignments at the moment but will certainly be going through them one by one as soon as I can. Thanks again 👌🏼
Greetings from Germany!
I love your show! Keep on doing it!
I recommend your show to all of my friends.
And they like it, just like I do.
Thank you for all your videos especially this one. You have given me something to reflect on and how to improve myself.
dear Ted
simply, thank you for all you do here at The Art of Photography
Daniel
Oh, my god! I needed this so much
Thanks for that. Going to bed happy today for hearing what you said.
Hearing this story is inspirational for me. I'm getting a degree in music but also practice photography on a professional level. You took the same road that I'm on right now. I would love to hear more about your life story. If possible can we speak on a private chat, phone call, or skype?
I'm loving these last videos Ted!! I find them really inspiring!! I'm very exited about the assignment work!! I got my theme :)
Hi Ted, I really enjoy your channel..Thank-you for all your work.. I am a Serious Hobbyist of 40+ yrs.. I lived down the street from a Professional Photographer of many years & I stopped by to ask him what he would suggest for a guy to make money with his photos..His statement was surprising..He told me to learn to take pictures of what sells, not neccesarily what you enjoy to shoot..And if you want to sell your work then don't give it away..He was referring to posting on the internet or Facebook.. Any thoughts, thanks..Ken
great videos Ted! really enjoying going through your back catalogue.
Intent. You can move mountains with Intent. Most people don't realize this yet it is the key to luck fortune success EVERYTHING.
Great talk Ted (TED talk..? :) I'm revisiting your channel and am starting to get a feel for it and an appreciation for your level of insight and your ability to teach and inspire. You've just earned a new subscriber. Looking forward to more.
It makes total sense in fact I'm going to share this on my Facebook page
Thank you Ted! You are a GREAT person :)
Great video Ted. Very inspiring.
Overthinking is one of the main problems in my opinion, and even though I commented on your last videos and said "don't do that, have fun", I really do it a lot myself. I also still see that competition component in this, even though it shouldn't be about it, but there's a lot of pressure to at least not stand out negatively, being worse than your "competitors". I really try not to give a f*** about it this time, that's why I immediately said "I'm in" and made a blog and commented... but that's my way to force me into something I'm actually really uncomfortable with and which is my main problem with just going out and do stuff. Maybe my recommendation would be, drink a half bottle of wine or your favourite alcoholic beverage until you're just self-assured enough to say out loud "let's do it", then stick to it once you sobered up. :)
Another great video Ted!
I love your channel- it continues to inspire me. Thank You!
Happy birthday!
all of your videos are awesome. thanks for the inspiration!
Awesome!! You are correct on that determination. I see that being the key as well in my life and those around me.
Your words resonate so much with my lifestyle, thank you! You have a new subscriber.
Ted, you the man... thanks for these talks.
And Happy Birthday!
Thank you ! Please keep on sharing your thoughts ! Merci !
Just found your channel, hooked. Keep it up, fantastic content.
great motivation video! I needed this
Great work Ted!
The road to success is failure. Persistence always wins!