@@citiestoash This video isn’t about making videos. It’s about photos. Instagram is trying too hard to be TikTok and it needs to stop punishing creators who are photographers.
@@ragtop63I can’t disagree with it being like tiktok. That’s blatant. But what would you have good old Zuckerberg do? He’s a business man. Not an artist. He’s going to pick the formula that appeals to the masses. (The tiktok formula as it stands right now) Not a niche like photography. So get into video/cinematography and let that be a means of complimenting your photographic body of work. Or any body of work for that matter. It’s better than being indifferent and wishing for something that’ll likely never happen. We have to adapt
@@citiestoash I’ve been a photographer for 30+ years. I’ve been a video producer for 20+ years. My ability to create using either format isn’t the topic. The topic of this PM video is photos. So either Instagram needs to stop punishing photographers (not likely) or PM probably shouldn’t promote the use of a platform that doesn’t like photographers. In either case, I’m not the topic of the conversation.
Got rid of my Instagram a while back because I didn’t like what it turned into. Basically a more negative-tiktok type platform. Hopefully it makes a comeback!
Maybe give my platform a chance? It’s called lens (I can't post a link) and RN is available only in Europe and you need an activation code to register. If someone is interested I can provide the activation code ;) I am not a bot, I’ve built the app because of creators like Peter, Matti and Chris 🙂 It’s not fully out yet, but I thought due to your comment that it would be good to start spreading some awareness 😅
I've built a photo-sharing platform because of creators like Peter, Matti and Chris 🙂 It’s not fully out yet, but I thought due to your comment that it would be good to start spreading some awareness 😅 I cannot post any details because apparently YT comments validation works on normal people but not on bots xD
I don't think it will ever make the comeback you're hoping for, but the solution is to stop caring about the algorithm like Peter is doing, and just post the work that we enjoy making. That's the only solution, I feel.
Started doing this recently after I saw you and some other people doing it. I didn’t realize Lightroom had that feature. I think it looks better on instagram and also just overall adds some style to your photos in general.
It is a conteoversial point: if you use that feature your photos are downsides in resolution/dimension (right to the right one for Instagram); in another post Pete said that he just export his photos at their maximum resolution and then just post on IG (let the IG algorithm downsize the photos)🤔… I should ask pete😅
@@mirkolanuxIkr like does it not compress his image? And don’t the white borders make the image more compressed and lose resolution? I would also like to know
I personally prefer your previous presentation of works - without borders. But just like you said, it is your choice and preference on how to present those photos in your way. Your video is still great!!
I just want to say thank you, as meaningless as that fidget spinner was, just to take that slight brake, the silence, to just watch a fidget spinner come to a stop really gave me some sort of clarity, gave me time to slow down my mind and actually relax, so thank you! also it is so nice to hear that one of the best and biggest photographers / inspirations, has stepped back from caring about likes and views and engagement, and just back to the art of it all and that is the mindset I am trying to follow, Yes it is hard seeing as I work with a lot of brands that want views for their product but I am happy to post when I want and not care about the 1 / 10 videos.
I've been in and out of a boarder phase. Back then I didn't like the look and color of my photos enough to appreciate boarders, but maybe it's time to get back to it.
I’ve never liked the borders, but it definitely breaks it up on the grid to be able to have varying tones easier without something feeling out of place
2:56 I had to pause to leave a comment ... That was satisfying 😂 I was honestly thinking "Will it ever stop spinning?" and when it was about to stop I was like "Will it start spinning the other direction ..." It was enjoyable and of course I stayed with you dureing that spin session because you're awesome and I love your content AND I like you as a person too 😆 you're cool. Anyway! back to the video
Why on earth was I sucked in to watching that fidget spinner to the end?!?!?!??!?! I feel like i was just brain-washed... (Thanks squarespace and peter)
Now i want a video on whats on your phone (from wallpaper to what software you daily use for productivity and editing and photography)❤️🥺 please do that. I miss that photography tutorial and tricks for mobile photography ❤️
My current layout is Black & White with borders but ive included the color version of each photo so people can just swipe to see that ... Keeps my page clean and organized I use the border feature in Lightroom
Does anyone have advice for band/live music photography? I picked up a camera a couple months back because PM videos about the photography process seemed fascinating and I wanted a new hobby. I love music so I have reached out to local bands and my first 2 shoots are in the next 2 weeks and I’m nervous 😂😂 but I’m excited to learn and see how it goes!!
Hey Pete, what do you think about instagram’s copyright laws? I’ve been thinking about getting Instagram for a long time and that’s the only thing holding me back.
Ive been following you on your channel I do love photography Guess What I believe we are Cousin on my Mom side her family goes to Isles of Sky and on the Scottish side more on this later, keep up the good work , have fun
On the iPhone app if you have dark mode turned on it puts a black grid on your profile page between the photos, ruins the look your going for completely.. looks 100 times better without the lines like shown in your video
Hai pete..👋 have you seen joker 2019 movie..! Can you show me how to color grade a normal image like in that film..? I hope that the videos you are doing will be useful to many people..🤗
To post for yourself instead of the algoritm is the greatest revelation I had in years. And now that AI is taking off, we might get a return to form where photography is an art form to find fulfilment for yourself and not an extra source of income. AI will probably beat me everytime, but if I give up the chase likes of in social media, it will free my mind and I will realize it’s not about the results but the journey.
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Nice!
IG needs an overhaul ASAP!
Borders and frames are a must. It just shows a completed piece.❤ always thinking like an artist❤❤❤
Borders help with general aesthetic giving a special look and importance to the picture and also let few seconds more to admire what is inside it.
Instagram Algorithm: "That's cool... but we're still not going to tell anyone about it because it's not a video or a video story."
Shoot video 🤷🏻♂️
@@citiestoashNEVER lol
@@citiestoash This video isn’t about making videos. It’s about photos. Instagram is trying too hard to be TikTok and it needs to stop punishing creators who are photographers.
@@ragtop63I can’t disagree with it being like tiktok. That’s blatant. But what would you have good old Zuckerberg do? He’s a business man. Not an artist. He’s going to pick the formula that appeals to the masses. (The tiktok formula as it stands right now) Not a niche like photography. So get into video/cinematography and let that be a means of complimenting your photographic body of work. Or any body of work for that matter. It’s better than being indifferent and wishing for something that’ll likely never happen. We have to adapt
@@citiestoash I’ve been a photographer for 30+ years. I’ve been a video producer for 20+ years. My ability to create using either format isn’t the topic. The topic of this PM video is photos. So either Instagram needs to stop punishing photographers (not likely) or PM probably shouldn’t promote the use of a platform that doesn’t like photographers. In either case, I’m not the topic of the conversation.
Got rid of my Instagram a while back because I didn’t like what it turned into. Basically a more negative-tiktok type platform. Hopefully it makes a comeback!
For me it's just become an advertising platform
Maybe give my platform a chance? It’s called lens (I can't post a link) and RN is available only in Europe and you need an activation code to register. If someone is interested I can provide the activation code ;) I am not a bot, I’ve built the app because of creators like Peter, Matti and Chris 🙂 It’s not fully out yet, but I thought due to your comment that it would be good to start spreading some awareness 😅
I've built a photo-sharing platform because of creators like Peter, Matti and Chris 🙂 It’s not fully out yet, but I thought due to your comment that it would be good to start spreading some awareness 😅 I cannot post any details because apparently YT comments validation works on normal people but not on bots xD
@@luke-urban How do I find you once you've made it?
I don't think it will ever make the comeback you're hoping for, but the solution is to stop caring about the algorithm like Peter is doing, and just post the work that we enjoy making. That's the only solution, I feel.
been doing this since last year. it elevates my art.
EXACTLYYY, for me since i started 🫰🏽🎬
Only Peter can get away with sitting there for 30 seconds while we watch a fidget spinner and nothing else on RUclips 😂
The best channel for photography, love your videos
i literarly was about to skip squarespace part but for some reason your fidget spiner move kept me 😂, your creativity always refresh and amazes me
same here. I typically skip the promotion part of the video, (sorry PM), but I stayed because of the fidget spinner. lol
Anybody know where I can get that spinner?
So sick of Instagram trying to be a worse TikTok. This is great Pete!
Love how you lean into your body of work over engagement. That’s what will set you apart.
IG is not about photo anymore.
Lord Jesus bless you! Instagram is anti life!
Aaaannnnddd this is gonna be a trend now... glad I hopped on it early thought because it is really nice
Pete if that spinner went for ten minutes we wouldn't click off. Your passion is inspiring!!!
Your amazing photos never show up on my feed! I’ve had to turn post notifications on
You go Pete! The algorithm doesn't matter. Just express yourself the way you want. I love it!
What's the "preview" app you are referring to? At 4 mins
Also, curious
Found it. is called "Inpreview" or "Preview for Instagram Feed" by Mobile Presets & Filters
@@Caldoyel Found it. is called "Inpreview" or "Preview for Instagram Feed" by Mobile Presets & Filters
"Inpreview"
great video Pete. I am thinking of buying a 5x4 camera so i can learn the process of shooting and processing actual film. You are an inspiration.
Hi Peter, what Preview App you are using? Thanks for your inspiring work, appreciate it
Following because I want to know as well
Wanna know too!
It might be the app Inpreview. Looks identical to what he showed on the video.
@@steveoh2579 thank you for your input!
The fidget spinner timer took me back to the days of the two minute Tuesday videos.
It made me happy to know someone else understands the scroll esthetic of instagram.
I loved this video! Thanks for sharing.
Started doing this recently after I saw you and some other people doing it. I didn’t realize Lightroom had that feature. I think it looks better on instagram and also just overall adds some style to your photos in general.
It is a conteoversial point: if you use that feature your photos are downsides in resolution/dimension (right to the right one for Instagram); in another post Pete said that he just export his photos at their maximum resolution and then just post on IG (let the IG algorithm downsize the photos)🤔… I should ask pete😅
@@mirkolanuxIkr like does it not compress his image?
And don’t the white borders make the image more compressed and lose resolution? I would also like to know
But then when you export from the app Pete is using it asks for an pixel count so how does this connect to instagrams compression
always fun to watch!
I personally prefer your previous presentation of works - without borders. But just like you said, it is your choice and preference on how to present those photos in your way. Your video is still great!!
Glad you posted finally (: We can not wait to see you always!
That was a nice little hang out dude 🤙
I would love to find the light you have in the background! Give it up Peter!!
Thanks for this video. Absolutely needed this pointer.
Man…this couldn’t have come at a better time. I was just gravitating to this idea of borders and boom Peter drops a video on them. Thanks again Peter…
Same here😊
@@ashu0102 same for me too but i was like now everyone will say I started doing it because Peter posted a vid about it 😁
@@TheKrisDragoev🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
thank you for this
very nice!!
Is that an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max? Can't tell but would be interesting to know..3x vs 5x Zoom🤓
That’s a cool photo app , yeah all your pictures look like instant photography 😮
You’re welcome for hanging 😂. Amazing how photo editing is becoming more preferred on mobile and how impressive the photo book aesthetics are!
I just want to say thank you, as meaningless as that fidget spinner was, just to take that slight brake, the silence, to just watch a fidget spinner come to a stop really gave me some sort of clarity, gave me time to slow down my mind and actually relax, so thank you! also it is so nice to hear that one of the best and biggest photographers / inspirations, has stepped back from caring about likes and views and engagement, and just back to the art of it all and that is the mindset I am trying to follow, Yes it is hard seeing as I work with a lot of brands that want views for their product but I am happy to post when I want and not care about the 1 / 10 videos.
Years ago I stopped using white borders because I liked how Pete’s insta looked with full images haha. I’d totally forgotten!
Asked this exact question on the first two bordered posts. Instead of a reply, we got a whole video on it. Hells yeah. Much love Pete.
borderline 2 minute Tuesday type of vid. I dig. 😁
Great tips man!! Thanks!!
Curated is key, damn the stats ❤
Alas,you have arrived?😅 I thought it was a pleasure
Will definitely start doing it!
I've been in and out of a boarder phase. Back then I didn't like the look and color of my photos enough to appreciate boarders, but maybe it's time to get back to it.
I like posting random stuff sometimes but ive been at least trying to throw up the same filters on my feed to keep it consistent
You just put my Lightroom photos on my phone. I love you.
Update - I see Lightroom but not Lightroom CC app? The Lightroom app doesn't seem to have the border option. Any advice out there?
Love it. Been doing this for years!
I miss the 4x5 aspect ratio😢 I might just go back!
I’ve never liked the borders, but it definitely breaks it up on the grid to be able to have varying tones easier without something feeling out of place
Thanks Peter McKinnon for sponsoring this comment 👏 love your well thought out film videos so here's a well thought out comment for your collection 😎
Borders are back!
I watched that fidget spinner like it was the end of Inception. Never been more invested.
2:56 I had to pause to leave a comment ... That was satisfying 😂
I was honestly thinking "Will it ever stop spinning?" and when it was about to stop I was like "Will it start spinning the other direction ..."
It was enjoyable and of course I stayed with you dureing that spin session because you're awesome and I love your content AND I like you as a person too 😆 you're cool.
Anyway! back to the video
Great video! What’s the preview app you’re using?
Jeez, finally. It’s time we take it back.
You is my inspiration pete love from India ❤
Hyped for the one year of film vid!
You’ve gone and done it again. Time to imitate you again 🤙😂
Always a good day when I’m watching one of your videos also makes me feel like I got work to do to actually get good at making videos
Let's go! 1 year on film
Why on earth was I sucked in to watching that fidget spinner to the end?!?!?!??!?! I feel like i was just brain-washed... (Thanks squarespace and peter)
This video is absolutely fantastic! I've always been a huge fan of the borders, great vid Pete 👍🏾
Great video I need to do this with my pictures
I love this! I would also like to know how You do it when You put photo as your Instagram stories background
Now i want a video on whats on your phone (from wallpaper to what software you daily use for productivity and editing and photography)❤️🥺 please do that. I miss that photography tutorial and tricks for mobile photography ❤️
Was just checking if Peter posted a video recently a few minutes ago then 17 minutes later, he posts a tutorial I've been looking for.
I wanna hangout with this guy for a weekend
You can use squaready also...nice one!
My current layout is Black & White with borders but ive included the color version of each photo so people can just swipe to see that ... Keeps my page clean and organized
I use the border feature in Lightroom
What’s your Insta! Would love to follow!
2017: How to utilize full-screen on Instagram
2024: Let's start adding borders
thanks
peter starts to write on a notepad, I want to do that...
Peter speaks about his photos, I want to do the same, the guy is always like that hahahah
Does anyone have advice for band/live music photography? I picked up a camera a couple months back because PM videos about the photography process seemed fascinating and I wanted a new hobby. I love music so I have reached out to local bands and my first 2 shoots are in the next 2 weeks and I’m nervous 😂😂 but I’m excited to learn and see how it goes!!
"Great hangin out..."
Hey Pete, what do you think about instagram’s copyright laws? I’ve been thinking about getting Instagram for a long time and that’s the only thing holding me back.
Me watching that fidget spinner: 👁👄👁
Love your work, as always!
Peter, we need some info on your photo book!!! Need a new addition to the office!
that spinner and your face - I don´t know if i dreamt that or not :)
Beautiful tool
Ughhhhh doing this now!
Thought Vero was your next thing and were done with ig at some point. Bag dry up?
yeah the fidget... nice touch Pete
I have always used borders, for a long-long-long time!
Here for the fidget spinner
Please do a review on what fidget spinner is Pete holding?? I need it!!
@@slovvwav Looks like the Lautie Noiz-C!
@@excessorizeme Did some finding and found it! Got myself one! Thanks for replying bro! And love your videos too! 🙏🏻
PETER!!!
every video super
Rage against the machine Peter!!!!
I like borders for formatting images on instagram, sometimes... I usually just use Instagram to punch in though.
Thanks for the video.
I was waiting for the Inception ringing sound for that zoom in on the spinner.
Can you recommend a preview app? I’ve needed that for a while
That's great!
Where can I find the app?
Ive been following you on your channel I do love photography Guess What I believe we are Cousin on my Mom side her family goes to Isles of Sky and on the Scottish side more on this later, keep up the good work , have fun
Wondering what a good preview app is these days, what do you use?
I straight up thought these were photos from a contest at first, and was about to be so upset I missed another photo contest. It wasn't so I'm good
Tjis is very cool, I used to do it… but if would be great if the borders were transparent, like become black in dark mode
White border on photos + Instagram in Dark Mode (the default if your phone is in dark mode) = chaotic and *cheap* looking feed
Apparently +80% use dark mode, so a white border will look bad for most people. Maybe a black border would look cool?
What app do you use for planning your feed?
On the iPhone app if you have dark mode turned on it puts a black grid on your profile page between the photos, ruins the look your going for completely.. looks 100 times better without the lines like shown in your video
Hai pete..👋 have you seen joker 2019 movie..! Can you show me how to color grade a normal image like in that film..?
I hope that the videos you are doing will be useful to many people..🤗
To post for yourself instead of the algoritm is the greatest revelation I had in years. And now that AI is taking off, we might get a return to form where photography is an art form to find fulfilment for yourself and not an extra source of income. AI will probably beat me everytime, but if I give up the chase likes of in social media, it will free my mind and I will realize it’s not about the results but the journey.
Interesting. I can do borders with my InShot app too.