I wish there was a way for me to convince you without an ounce of doubt, that you are truly an inspiration to me. After my kids were born, I prioritized them naturally and neglected my passion. Out of the blue, your video popped up on my RUclips and just like the good old days, I watched it from the beginning to the end. I am charging my batteries. Tomorrow is a holiday in the US. I will be back on the streets, all thanks to you. Thank you for finding me. Thank you for waking me up.
It's never too late to pick up a camera. I wish you all the best and never give up, even if a day - or a few days - don't bring the great pictures you'd like to see.
Since I have my kid she has become the main reason I take photos for. I make one album per year and she is 9 now. I know it may be good to remind myself to explore other topic of photography just how I enjoyed it before.
Recently I have become the photographer that suits me and what I want to shot. I care not what others think about my work as 20 people will have 20 opinions and get you nowhere. I do need to earn money from photography, nice if I do, but it is not the goal. Unashamedly, I have recently been influenced by William Christenberry, Vivian Maier & William Eggleston who's work speaks to me in many ways, freeing me from expectations. In a busy city, I like to find the old building that might not be with us long, waiting for people to move out the way and capture the full frontal beauty, before it is gone. Looking for colorful objects in their situation, Eggleston style, and being democratic about what is a subject. I really do feel like I have become me as a photographer, the one I like being. I wish you well Sean and success in creating the images you want to make.
I'm a hobbyist photographer at best, but my real creative passion is illustration and this rings so true for that art as well as other artistic pursuits. Enjoy what you do here man, thanks.
Sean, I’ve been following you for a little while now. I will admit right off the bat that I am partial to some of your work. I think you have an admirable knack for using light and shadow to your advantage in your images, it’s just that some of the content is sometimes difficult for me to differentiate from the multitude of other images out there in terms of possessing a clear underlying message which you’re trying to communicate. But that’s probably saying more about me than it is about you. That said, I want you to know that I think you yourself as a creative and as a communicator tower high above the vast majority of content creators out there from what I’ve seen! To see someone so deeply passionate about creating and expressing themselves through their chosen art brings me so much happiness! I love that you are always learning and sharing lessons from your experiences with the rest of us, and in that regard I think you are a truly invaluable gift to the world. I hope you continue to stay true to yourself and whatever calling you may find in life, and continue to learn, grow and create what speaks to you! Your ability to fan the flames of creativity and inspire continual personal growth is itself worth following and supporting. I wish you success in your career and your life! Looking forward to learning more from you in future!
This video is incredibly validating of exactly the strategy I took to get my work refocused and away from feeding the algorithm. Collections, themes, and “bodies” of work are the best tool for self assessment and growth. You see so much in the pattern if you just take a pause and observe your own work.
Perfectly in the moment. So many of us are fearful and apprehensive about transparently acknowledging that that we have not arrived. We are moving forward trying to collide with light and time. After all that is all photography really is.
Thanks for sharing your photography journey. I see parallels with your philosophy and mine. Knowing I am not alone is such a relief. Your photos are beautiful and your work and approach are inspiring. Thank you.
Oh wow, someone put it into words: using b/w conversion as a way to rescue a bad photo and ¨be liked.¨ I got honest with myself and realized I did that all the time. Thought I was the only one. I had a professor (Zig Jackson) call a few of us on it in a phenomenal class at SCAD (Documentary Photography). It has pushed my color work in unexpected ways and brought aventure back to photography. I am actually a painter (MFA), but photography is the foundation of most of my paintings. Thank you for these inspiring videos.
Not only do I love your work Sean, but I also love the way you speak. Giving myself permission really helps a lot when I feel lots of self doubt. Thank you Sean for reminding me bout the joy of capturing and not just chasing social media likes, posting less so I can really capture n show more. Lovely indeed
Yes, Capture what makes you happy. Color or black and white is beautiful. Thanks for sharing parts of the world others may never see...thru your lens. Embrace life, Peace and blessings.
Sean, it's good to see you continue to spread your wings. I've been watching your videos almost from the beginning, and being along for the ride and watching you grow has been a pleasure. Bob Dylan said something to the effect that the purpose of life is not to find yourself, the purpose of life is to create yourself. Bless you, Sean, and may you always have the wind at your back.
@h2hshake71 Hi, not sure about it, I just think that George Bernard Shaw said that (“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”)... Take care...🙂
@@beltenebrosgr1904 I don't doubt that you are correct. Dylan made this comment in a film biography I watched on Netflix. Perhaps Dylan borrowed the idea from Shaw.
Hi Sean. I'm revisiting your channel after a long absence. Your channel is one of the few to focus on the approach and the rationale behind photography and less about the gear. Great job and keep it up.
Hello, Sean. What you say about black and white and color is exactly what happened to me. I recently started working in color as well. While people at 500px all really appreciated my black and white. The fact that she appreciated my black and white was the reason for me to present color, not color work. I know how you feel right now because I felt the same. Now I have also started making color and I feel much more complete with it. Despite the fact that I have been photographing for over 35 years, I have allowed myself to be guided by the opinions of others. And that's something I blame myself for. That's why I'm happy with this video. I know that now that I was not alone in this but that more people are affected by it. Thank you, friend, this video is doing me good. Antoine (the Netherlands)
Thanks for always sharing Sean. You don’t owe us this but it’s so helpful to share some of our insecurities in safe spaces or communities of like minded people so I feel blessed you’re able to do so with us. From here, your photography seems as strong as ever and more so for the wider breadth ( and breath) you’re taking. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you as just the “shadow guy”, so perhaps, it’s a box you’re become more anchored to internally but glad you’re freeing yourself from it. This journey takes lots of courage which I think you have by the bucket load perhaps even more so because of your vulnerabilities.
Very inspiring, I like to think of my self a street photographer. I am not full time photographer and has a busy schedule. Whenever i find time to do photography I spend significant time to optimize and share my photos in social media rather than doing photography. Thanks Sean
Wow did I completely identify myself with your video, been doing photography for 40 years and often times I feel like there is no direction and now with social media even more so. Love the idea of “post less, shoot more” to help hone in on projects or themes to create a body of work and publish zines or books too, thanks Sean this video was dead on!👍🏼
Another great video that really resonates with me, Sean. I have recently started to feel doubts and questions about my work and how I want to grow as a photographer. Your philosophy is exactly the direction that I feel I need to be leaning towards in order to develop and expand my style of photography. I love the idea of giving permission to myself to shoot a variety of subject and scenes. As a hobbyist, I know that this will take time, but I'm happy to put in the hours and steps to try and create bodies of works, rather than single images, as you recommend. Thanks for your thoughts and guidance as always 🙏🏽
Sean, you're a huge inspiration to me and the way i approach photography. many times i come back from a shoot wanting to post immediately to remind people im a photographer, but then i remind myself that i want to build that body of work up first. i often remember the things you've taught me through all your videos and i feel confident in my choices concerning what parts of my work to share what what to save. little by little, learning after every experiment or mistake, you've helped me be a better photographer. keep up the great work and thank you.
this is how I try to approach street photography, my stye is if I can see while walking the streets, it's street photography even though I hate labels as labels are barriers, boxes that limit creativity. I enjoy the candid pwople shots capturing moments of life some times using graphic settings but most without as I don't want to miss images due to it not matching a technique. the ordinary for me are just as important as people as they are reflectins of our humanity and our impact on our environment and each other. thanks again for sharing your insights and support
Interesting comments around the 4 minute mark, about how you want to be known. I think this is a key question for street photographers - do we do it for the thrill, do we do it for the art, or do we do it to record something for the world? Something I think we all ask ourselves at times.
Its been at least 5-7 years since I switched to a full frame camera and still trying to figure out which genre I like the most. Thanks for sharing and cheers to self improvement on a daily basis. I really appreciate your videos and always look forward to the every video.
Sean, I have really appreciated this new content of yours! Liberating words and concepts, such as "give yourself permission.." etc. Set ourselves free of schemes and labels, and rather seek what "makes me happy"..!! Grazie ☺
Always very motivational and inspirational in your work, your vulnerability is the. art of creative in your work - it is growth as well. Thank you for another brilliant video ❤ there is more for each and everyone of us to discover
great motivation and encouragement. I look at learning points in my photography as steps of a child and memory building, each photo I take good or bad has a memory tied to it. sometimes I even take old photos and repost it with a new story on it from how I remember taking the image. thanks for great video, I've always enjoyed your photos and content. truly and inspiration!
I couldn't agree more! Thank you Sean (once again) for inspiring me to keep going out and shoot some more frames, and practice more, learn more, experiment more and then hopefully I can improve my skills and become a better photographer. Thank you Sean! See you on the next one.
I believe you have described what many of us feel deep inside which we are unable to articulate. You are a great photographer, and you are a great reader of inner thoughts. Thank you, from Singapore.
Hi Sean. The part of this that really rang true with me was about giving yourself permission. I think that is the key that unlocks any self imposed creative prison. I did that a while ago and my photography, confidence and enjoyment have improved massively
dear sean, thank you (again) for your inspiring videos and work. i often feel like being without a compass in the online world of photographic immediacy. anything anywhere anytime - all this great work. everyone seems to be better at it. so i keep on returning to the question „what‘s meaningful?“… we can‘t all be frontline war photographers or do long term documentary projects. most of us have regular full time jobs and so do i. hence i came to the conclusion that i will only be able to produce work that is meaningful to me at any given moment. and hopefully others will appreciate the images sometime in the future and make them meaningful in the long run.
Thank you for sharing your ideals. I hope you know that the lessons that you give,thats what they are to me, are not only about photography but life itself. I know more about me since knowing about you.
Like that you share the journey the way you do. I love the idea of collecting images that are sharing the snippets of human life. "Humans were here . . .. " kind of thing. There's something invaluable about bringing the beauty of the ordinary to life. Noticing little things. I love doing that.
Sean. Thanks for sharing another great video. I’ve been hearing from you about your photography and how it isn’t mature enough. I see your images and I think they are breathtaking. I wish I could do a fifth of what you do with your photography. Keep on with the great work. Thanks again.
Enjoyed this episode very much. Your creativity belongs to you not anyone else. You don't need anybody's "permission" to go wherever you want to go. Enjoy yourself and thank you for your channel.
Always thought provoking. I seem to have become even more introvert since lockdowns When I’m making candid street images I’ve grown to accept, even laud, that a camera does not have to be held up to my eye to capture a scene. Lengthened neck strap for hip shots, shorter for chest POV and eyeball when emotions permit. Zone focus and auto-ISO takes care of rest 🙂
Hi sean, I’ve actually thought about this- i was planning on writing about the last bit of your video and would have titled it “I’m not AI” (talking about algorithm and “pleasing” the audience.. great to hear it from someone who’s growth oriented and philosophy driven. Nice to hear it spun more positively than negative. Inspiring work yet again, thank you!
This video is the one that speaks most to me so far. Well done for being honest. I've had ideas recently to start building photos on themes. I have so many ideas for themes, and look forward to building bodies of work over time. Good luck... Keep at it. 👍
I've become stuck in a bit of a rut with my photography. I'm not working on improving ( bar buying some gear that help eg a better quality lens ) my skills, so this ideo of yours rings true to me. Best of luck on your journey
Oooff you got me on the B/W images. My eye (and heart) loves colour but the B/W racks up the likes in Insta. Next stop for me is bodies of work - I'd love to do that next
Beauty in the ordinary instantly reminded me of the wabi sabi philosophy from the jp aesthetics. Don't know if you already knew about it Sean, but i think i had to mention it for anyone that want to go deeper into that.
Thanks for sharing Sean, straight from the heart, I too am trying to find my way as a photography enthusiast, thanks for your advice from your videos along the way.
Sean, I really love your finding beauty in the ordinary, and giving yourself permission to make all kinds of street. I admire your work and your videos. I’m in suburbia. No big skyscrapers. Yet I’m encouraged by you saying “drop me anywhere in the world”! In addition to those artists you mentioned, Have you ever covered the work of Ernst Haas? I’ve only just become aware of him and his contributions to the photographic world, both poignant black and white images in Vienna after WWII, and his color work in New York City. Not to mention his work where colors could be created and mixed with use of motion! Thanks again for your videos.
Thanks Sean for the video. I’ve started doing Studies, groups of images from places I visit regularly. Loved the start of the video and images at the end, a transcending style an exciting time. So so looking forward to Parable Two. 😍🙏
I've rarely been a one shot guy. I shoot with a book in mind. I've got 5 projects in various points of development. 3 books will be released by the end of the year.
Funny you should mention cutting back on posting , I'm not posting as much either, I've cut back from a wopping 2 times a week 😊 to once A week. Not that anyone would know though. Collections on a theme - started a long time ago , for me and I use visual diaries from art supply shops to make small books on a theme . Love printing the work out and making a small usually A5 book . Love your work , as always and a video from you is always a treat 😊
I feel, as my soul guides me, that photographing people who don’t know me and who don’t expect to be scrutinized is imposing. That being said, I often want to capture human presence. So I hide, stay back, ride by, etc., and have had great success. Last year I compiled 340 shots of 200 subjects on the streets of my home city. The theme was the homeless/distressed community. Three of the 200 humans saw me. This was over four months of shooting an hour every day. Shaping the views in post was pure intense joy, well beyond telling verbally.
Hi Sean, a lovely video, I really enjoyed this and all video and seeing such great photos. I do learn a lot and think a lot after watching these. I missed out on your physical books, which I really regret but I have just this second ordered Parable v1. I look forward to receiving it and ordering the next copy. Best wishes from a very happy channel subscriber x
I very much enjoy these insightful works, that urge us to transcend the ruts and limitations that prevent us from achieving what we are trying to accomplish in our own photographic journeys. But for me, these are equally inspiring in the totally different context of molecular biology where my day job focuses. In both pursuits I strive to overcome limitations and mediocrity, to define new challenges and to overcome acceptance of “good enough”. Like the sharks, we need to keep moving forward, challenging ourselves with a vision of what is possible, while suppressing the urge to to settle with something we are comfortable with. Good lessons for all of us.
You are a very disciplined photographer, committed to your art and growth. It is interesting that all the Rome photos at this end of this video are vertical orientation. I think this shows the influence of posting on various social media. In the days when most of our sharing of photos was via print, I believe most of our photos were horizontal. This is not a criticism, just a note that we are under the influence of the media we choose. Thanks for great encouragement. You are special.
"And call yourself on your use of your crutches, like using black&white to regularly rescue bad images." Yeah... that one hit hard, haha. I'll work on that. As always: a very inspiring vid, Sean. Keep it up!
Thanks for this video. I think it's an interesting contrast to a video you made before - about focusing on becoming known to the photography world by specializing in one style of photography. They aren't diametrically opposed, but they impact each other, and provide different ways to think about how we approach our idea of "photographer." Giving myself "permission" to take shots of anything I liked came in the form of Eggleston's idea that everything is equally valid as the subject of a photo, nothing is off the table.
Love your work, Sean, as you know, and your philosophical view on the creation of photography. As for colour or b&w: I love colour, but if it doesn't add to the feel or meaning, I go for b&w. .
I wish there was a way for me to convince you without an ounce of doubt, that you are truly an inspiration to me. After my kids were born, I prioritized them naturally and neglected my passion. Out of the blue, your video popped up on my RUclips and just like the good old days, I watched it from the beginning to the end. I am charging my batteries. Tomorrow is a holiday in the US. I will be back on the streets, all thanks to you. Thank you for finding me. Thank you for waking me up.
It's never too late to pick up a camera. I wish you all the best and never give up, even if a day - or a few days - don't bring the great pictures you'd like to see.
Man it's never too late like @erikverdeyen says. :)
Since I have my kid she has become the main reason I take photos for. I make one album per year and she is 9 now. I know it may be good to remind myself to explore other topic of photography just how I enjoyed it before.
@@donalone yeah 💯
I feel like his videos pop up when you need them most.
Sean + Streetphotography = YES
Nice!
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
My goodness, this video is so relevant to all us. Thank you.
Recently I have become the photographer that suits me and what I want to shot.
I care not what others think about my work as 20 people will have 20 opinions and get you nowhere.
I do need to earn money from photography, nice if I do, but it is not the goal.
Unashamedly, I have recently been influenced by William Christenberry, Vivian Maier & William Eggleston who's work speaks to me in many ways, freeing me from expectations.
In a busy city, I like to find the old building that might not be with us long, waiting for people to move out the way and capture the full frontal beauty, before it is gone.
Looking for colorful objects in their situation, Eggleston style, and being democratic about what is a subject.
I really do feel like I have become me as a photographer, the one I like being.
I wish you well Sean and success in creating the images you want to make.
Another video that oozes honesty and the confidence to share your doubts with us all Sean, this is why I enjoy and admire your work so much.
I'm a hobbyist photographer at best, but my real creative passion is illustration and this rings so true for that art as well as other artistic pursuits. Enjoy what you do here man, thanks.
I love that last photograph, seeing you through that framework I see a reflection of myself.... ❤
Incredibly wise words - thank you for your kindness to share so much.💚
Sean, it’s lovely to hear you are human and normal like us all, challenging ourself to achieve work we like. Thank you
Sean, I’ve been following you for a little while now. I will admit right off the bat that I am partial to some of your work. I think you have an admirable knack for using light and shadow to your advantage in your images, it’s just that some of the content is sometimes difficult for me to differentiate from the multitude of other images out there in terms of possessing a clear underlying message which you’re trying to communicate. But that’s probably saying more about me than it is about you.
That said, I want you to know that I think you yourself as a creative and as a communicator tower high above the vast majority of content creators out there from what I’ve seen! To see someone so deeply passionate about creating and expressing themselves through their chosen art brings me so much happiness! I love that you are always learning and sharing lessons from your experiences with the rest of us, and in that regard I think you are a truly invaluable gift to the world. I hope you continue to stay true to yourself and whatever calling you may find in life, and continue to learn, grow and create what speaks to you! Your ability to fan the flames of creativity and inspire continual personal growth is itself worth following and supporting. I wish you success in your career and your life! Looking forward to learning more from you in future!
Thank you Sean - the usual honesty, enthusiasm and encouragement.
This video is incredibly validating of exactly the strategy I took to get my work refocused and away from feeding the algorithm. Collections, themes, and “bodies” of work are the best tool for self assessment and growth. You see so much in the pattern if you just take a pause and observe your own work.
Perfectly in the moment. So many of us are fearful and apprehensive about transparently acknowledging that that we have not arrived. We are moving forward trying to collide with light and time. After all that is all photography really is.
Thanks for sharing your photography journey. I see parallels with your philosophy and mine. Knowing I am not alone is such a relief. Your photos are beautiful and your work and approach are inspiring. Thank you.
probably one of the best videos that @seantucker has made. An evolution as time goes on and the willingness to want to change.
Oh wow, someone put it into words: using b/w conversion as a way to rescue a bad photo and ¨be liked.¨ I got honest with myself and realized I did that all the time. Thought I was the only one. I had a professor (Zig Jackson) call a few of us on it in a phenomenal class at SCAD (Documentary Photography). It has pushed my color work in unexpected ways and brought aventure back to photography. I am actually a painter (MFA), but photography is the foundation of most of my paintings. Thank you for these inspiring videos.
that old video did inspired me as a new hobbyist 5 years ago🎉
Not only do I love your work Sean, but I also love the way you speak. Giving myself permission really helps a lot when I feel lots of self doubt. Thank you Sean for reminding me bout the joy of capturing and not just chasing social media likes, posting less so I can really capture n show more. Lovely indeed
Yes, Capture what makes you happy. Color or black and white is beautiful. Thanks for sharing parts of the world others may never see...thru your lens. Embrace life, Peace and blessings.
Thanks a lot for another inspirational video, Sean.
Sean, it's good to see you continue to spread your wings. I've been watching your videos almost from the beginning, and being along for the ride and watching you grow has been a pleasure. Bob Dylan said something to the effect that the purpose of life is not to find yourself, the purpose of life is to create yourself. Bless you, Sean, and may you always have the wind at your back.
@h2hshake71 Hi, not sure about it, I just think that George Bernard Shaw said that (“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”)... Take care...🙂
@@beltenebrosgr1904 I don't doubt that you are correct. Dylan made this comment in a film biography I watched on Netflix. Perhaps Dylan borrowed the idea from Shaw.
@@h2hshake71 😎👍
It’s always a pleasure to hear you speak Sean, I don’t know how I missed this video earlier but so glad to sit down and watch today.
Hi Sean. I'm revisiting your channel after a long absence. Your channel is one of the few to focus on the approach and the rationale behind photography and less about the gear. Great job and keep it up.
Thanks my friend.
great video Sean, thank you
Hello, Sean.
What you say about black and white and color is exactly what happened to me. I recently started working in color as well. While people at 500px all really appreciated my black and white. The fact that she appreciated my black and white was the reason for me to present color, not color work. I know how you feel right now because I felt the same. Now I have also started making color and I feel much more complete with it. Despite the fact that I have been photographing for over 35 years, I have allowed myself to be guided by the opinions of others. And that's something I blame myself for. That's why I'm happy with this video. I know that now that I was not alone in this but that more people are affected by it. Thank you, friend, this video is doing me good.
Antoine (the Netherlands)
Love this Sean! Wise, wise words, I hope you continue to find new paths and inspiration in your work.
I just picked up a 40mm lens and it is RAPIDLY becoming my favourite.
Thanks for always sharing Sean. You don’t owe us this but it’s so helpful to share some of our insecurities in safe spaces or communities of like minded people so I feel blessed you’re able to do so with us. From here, your photography seems as strong as ever and more so for the wider breadth ( and breath) you’re taking. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you as just the “shadow guy”, so perhaps, it’s a box you’re become more anchored to internally but glad you’re freeing yourself from it. This journey takes lots of courage which I think you have by the bucket load perhaps even more so because of your vulnerabilities.
Very inspiring, I like to think of my self a street photographer. I am not full time photographer and has a busy schedule. Whenever i find time to do photography I spend significant time to optimize and share my photos in social media rather than doing photography. Thanks Sean
Mind sharing what you do when you “optimise and share” your photos for/on SM?
Wow did I completely identify myself with your video, been doing photography for 40 years and often times I feel like there is no direction and now with social media even more so. Love the idea of “post less, shoot more” to help hone in on projects or themes to create a body of work and publish zines or books too, thanks Sean this video was dead on!👍🏼
Another great video that really resonates with me, Sean. I have recently started to feel doubts and questions about my work and how I want to grow as a photographer. Your philosophy is exactly the direction that I feel I need to be leaning towards in order to develop and expand my style of photography. I love the idea of giving permission to myself to shoot a variety of subject and scenes. As a hobbyist, I know that this will take time, but I'm happy to put in the hours and steps to try and create bodies of works, rather than single images, as you recommend.
Thanks for your thoughts and guidance as always 🙏🏽
Thank you for making your book collections and magazine digital. I can enjoy them while on my work trips now!
I love your street photography style Sean. You find the beauty in the mundane, as you said you see the beauty in the things people just walk past.
Sean, you're a huge inspiration to me and the way i approach photography. many times i come back from a shoot wanting to post immediately to remind people im a photographer, but then i remind myself that i want to build that body of work up first. i often remember the things you've taught me through all your videos and i feel confident in my choices concerning what parts of my work to share what what to save. little by little, learning after every experiment or mistake, you've helped me be a better photographer. keep up the great work and thank you.
this is how I try to approach street photography, my stye is if I can see while walking the streets, it's street photography even though I hate labels as labels are barriers, boxes that limit creativity.
I enjoy the candid pwople shots capturing moments of life some times using graphic settings but most without as I don't want to miss images due to it not matching a technique. the ordinary for me are just as important as people as they are reflectins of our humanity and our impact on our environment and each other. thanks again for sharing your insights and support
Sean, as noted in the previous comment, you are an inspiration. Thank you!
Interesting comments around the 4 minute mark, about how you want to be known. I think this is a key question for street photographers - do we do it for the thrill, do we do it for the art, or do we do it to record something for the world? Something I think we all ask ourselves at times.
Its been at least 5-7 years since I switched to a full frame camera and still trying to figure out which genre I like the most. Thanks for sharing and cheers to self improvement on a daily basis. I really appreciate your videos and always look forward to the every video.
Whenever I feel down and discourage with my process Your videos help me a little to get back on track! Thank You! ✌️
Sean, I have really appreciated this new content of yours! Liberating words and concepts, such as "give yourself permission.." etc. Set ourselves free of schemes and labels, and rather seek what "makes me happy"..!! Grazie ☺
Always very motivational and inspirational in your work, your vulnerability is the. art of creative in your work - it is growth as well. Thank you for another brilliant video ❤ there is more for each and everyone of us to discover
Thank you Sean, great video, summary of life, of facing the discomfort and being real, much appreciated, thank you
I love your work. And every time I watch one of your videos I am inspired to raise the bar. Thank you!
great motivation and encouragement. I look at learning points in my photography as steps of a child and memory building, each photo I take good or bad has a memory tied to it. sometimes I even take old photos and repost it with a new story on it from how I remember taking the image. thanks for great video, I've always enjoyed your photos and content. truly and inspiration!
I couldn't agree more! Thank you Sean (once again) for inspiring me to keep going out and shoot some more frames, and practice more, learn more, experiment more and then hopefully I can improve my skills and become a better photographer. Thank you Sean! See you on the next one.
I really appreciate your honesty and presentation. This video has definitely hit a chord with me. It will push me.
Great video Shaun! Some great shots and a very compelling story
I believe you have described what many of us feel deep inside which we are unable to articulate. You are a great photographer, and you are a great reader of inner thoughts. Thank you, from Singapore.
Thank you for all your thoughts you are sharing it’s been helpful for me as I am working through my personal issues.
Genuine honest comments. Always loved your content, vids, photos.
Hi Sean. The part of this that really rang true with me was about giving yourself permission. I think that is the key that unlocks any self imposed creative prison. I did that a while ago and my photography, confidence and enjoyment have improved massively
dear sean, thank you (again) for your inspiring videos and work. i often feel like being without a compass in the online world of photographic immediacy. anything anywhere anytime - all this great work. everyone seems to be better at it. so i keep on returning to the question „what‘s meaningful?“… we can‘t all be frontline war photographers or do long term documentary projects. most of us have regular full time jobs and so do i. hence i came to the conclusion that i will only be able to produce work that is meaningful to me at any given moment. and hopefully others will appreciate the images sometime in the future and make them meaningful in the long run.
Great vid thanks Sean. your work in rome is inspiring and your work on your website is magnificent. Keep that SA edge mate
Impressive: your work, your research, it's impressive! And I live in Rome, so when you talk about my city I "can feel and watch" your images
Thank you for sharing your ideals. I hope you know that the lessons that you give,thats what they are to me, are not only about photography but life itself. I know more about me since knowing about you.
Great video, Sean. I really do appreciate your work and talent. Cheers from São Paulo, Brazil.
Always love watching your video.
One of your best vids ever for me. Thank you.
Like that you share the journey the way you do. I love the idea of collecting images that are sharing the snippets of human life. "Humans were here . . .. " kind of thing. There's something invaluable about bringing the beauty of the ordinary to life. Noticing little things. I love doing that.
Sean. Thanks for sharing another great video. I’ve been hearing from you about your photography and how it isn’t mature enough. I see your images and I think they are breathtaking. I wish I could do a fifth of what you do with your photography.
Keep on with the great work. Thanks again.
Enjoyed this episode very much. Your creativity belongs to you not anyone else. You don't need anybody's "permission" to go wherever you want to go. Enjoy yourself and thank you for your channel.
Great honesty Sean, I am currently going through a similar transition.
I see some of Saul Leiter influence in your work, well done!
Thanks Sean. I am always am inspired by your videos.
Loved this video. Thanks Sean
Always thought provoking. I seem to have become even more introvert since lockdowns When I’m making candid street images I’ve grown to accept, even laud, that a camera does not have to be held up to my eye to capture a scene. Lengthened neck strap for hip shots, shorter for chest POV and eyeball when emotions permit. Zone focus and auto-ISO takes care of rest 🙂
Hi sean,
I’ve actually thought about this- i was planning on writing about the last bit of your video and would have titled it “I’m not AI” (talking about algorithm and “pleasing” the audience.. great to hear it from someone who’s growth oriented and philosophy driven. Nice to hear it spun more positively than negative. Inspiring work yet again, thank you!
Great vid, thank you for sharing! I find myself inline with a lot of what you're talking about.
Awesome. Another deep and intense video with so much for me to learn. Thank you - Dankeschön!
This video is the one that speaks most to me so far.
Well done for being honest.
I've had ideas recently to start building photos on themes.
I have so many ideas for themes, and look forward to building bodies of work over time.
Good luck...
Keep at it. 👍
This is so good, these are words i needed to hear!
I've become stuck in a bit of a rut with my photography. I'm not working on improving ( bar buying some gear that help eg a better quality lens ) my skills, so this ideo of yours rings true to me. Best of luck on your journey
Oooff you got me on the B/W images. My eye (and heart) loves colour but the B/W racks up the likes in Insta. Next stop for me is bodies of work - I'd love to do that next
Very informative… well presented… worthwhile viewing👍👍!
Beauty in the ordinary instantly reminded me of the wabi sabi philosophy from the jp aesthetics. Don't know if you already knew about it Sean, but i think i had to mention it for anyone that want to go deeper into that.
Thanks for sharing Sean, straight from the heart, I too am trying to find my way as a photography enthusiast, thanks for your advice from your videos along the way.
Always inspiring Sean…thank you.
It’s always super inspirational to watch you Sean. Another amazing video!
Hi, you mention you shoot in manual mode, did you ever try out the new “highlight weighted” meetering mode on the GRiiix, developed to protect highs?
Sean, I really love your finding beauty in the ordinary, and giving yourself permission to make all kinds of street. I admire your work and your videos.
I’m in suburbia. No big skyscrapers. Yet I’m encouraged by you saying “drop me anywhere in the world”!
In addition to those artists you mentioned, Have you ever covered the work of Ernst Haas? I’ve only just become aware of him and his contributions to the photographic world, both poignant black and white images in Vienna after WWII, and his color work in New York City. Not to mention his work where colors could be created and mixed with use of motion!
Thanks again for your videos.
Thanks Sean for the video. I’ve started doing Studies, groups of images from places I visit regularly. Loved the start of the video and images at the end, a transcending style an exciting time. So so looking forward to Parable Two. 😍🙏
Cheers mate. I appreciate that.
I've rarely been a one shot guy. I shoot with a book in mind. I've got 5 projects in various points of development. 3 books will be released by the end of the year.
Thanks for the inspiration, Sean.
Funny you should mention cutting back on posting , I'm not posting as much either, I've cut back from a wopping 2 times a week 😊 to once
A week. Not that anyone would know though. Collections on a theme - started a long time ago , for me and I use visual diaries from art supply shops to make small books on a theme . Love printing the work out and making a small usually A5 book . Love your work , as always and a video from you is always a treat 😊
👋 Hi Sean thank you for this great video I am always inspired by you. Thank you. I am looking forward to PARABLE (vol.2) Greetings from Germany🫶👋
If I give a thumbs up even before watching the video it must be a Sean Tucker Video❤
Cannot wait for Parable II. The first edition with the audio file was a very self indulgent but illuminating coffee break.
Glad you enjoyed it.
I feel, as my soul guides me, that photographing people who don’t know me and who don’t expect to be scrutinized is imposing. That being said, I often want to capture human presence. So I hide, stay back, ride by, etc., and have had great success. Last year I compiled 340 shots of 200 subjects on the streets of my home city. The theme was the homeless/distressed community. Three of the 200 humans saw me. This was over four months of shooting an hour every day. Shaping the views in post was pure intense joy, well beyond telling verbally.
Hi Sean, a lovely video, I really enjoyed this and all video and seeing such great photos. I do learn a lot and think a lot after watching these. I missed out on your physical books, which I really regret but I have just this second ordered Parable v1. I look forward to receiving it and ordering the next copy. Best wishes from a very happy channel subscriber x
Thanks my friend.
This was just really helpful. Thank you.
I will be in Iceland, but I would have loved to be in Tuscany, I love the area. Get a risotto there
I very much enjoy these insightful works, that urge us to transcend the ruts and limitations that prevent us from achieving what we are trying to accomplish in our own photographic journeys. But for me, these are equally inspiring in the totally different context of molecular biology where my day job focuses. In both pursuits I strive to overcome limitations and mediocrity, to define new challenges and to overcome acceptance of “good enough”. Like the sharks, we need to keep moving forward, challenging ourselves with a vision of what is possible, while suppressing the urge to to settle with something we are comfortable with.
Good lessons for all of us.
You are a very disciplined photographer, committed to your art and growth. It is interesting that all the Rome photos at this end of this video are vertical orientation. I think this shows the influence of posting on various social media. In the days when most of our sharing of photos was via print, I believe most of our photos were horizontal. This is not a criticism, just a note that we are under the influence of the media we choose. Thanks for great encouragement. You are special.
You inspire me so much thank you
"And call yourself on your use of your crutches, like using black&white to regularly rescue bad images." Yeah... that one hit hard, haha. I'll work on that. As always: a very inspiring vid, Sean. Keep it up!
Shot for the vid. Love the images too 🙏🏼
Thanks for this video. I think it's an interesting contrast to a video you made before - about focusing on becoming known to the photography world by specializing in one style of photography. They aren't diametrically opposed, but they impact each other, and provide different ways to think about how we approach our idea of "photographer."
Giving myself "permission" to take shots of anything I liked came in the form of Eggleston's idea that everything is equally valid as the subject of a photo, nothing is off the table.
beautiful ,thank you
Love your work, Sean, as you know, and your philosophical view on the creation of photography.
As for colour or b&w: I love colour, but if it doesn't add to the feel or meaning, I go for b&w.
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Great video Sean. Thank you for giving the rest of us the permission to get UN-STUCK :)