Yo Peter, you should do an experiment where you make an entire new Instagram that has no ties to you. Make it anonymous, build it up, and say after a month report back what worked and what didn’t. I’d love to see that process.
Consistent theme, consistent editing, colours, consistent uploads and consistently pushing yourself to just get out and make stuff. That's my 2020 vibe man.
@@PeterMcKinnon Thanks for the reply Pete, hope all is well and you are staying safe on the other side of the rockies over there ✌ man I miss Ontario these days
This is a really really great video! All of your videos from how to Vlog, to camera reviews, creative advice - there is no bs, no formula - it is so refreshing & it just feels like a conversation with a friend.
I’m *really* digging these more intimate “Talk with Pete” videos, I think you have always been transparent with your followers about how you do things and I think we all really appreciate it
Yea. He got his first 1 million from Casey, then he was more relevant on youtube and now he goes up on it's own. I subbed waaaay before he had 1 million and that happened because of Casey. So the point is that he had subs before that, but he wouldn't be here "if". Like the son of an actor :) A normal guy against the son. And the son would talk about how to get there. I mean.. Come on..
@@moo8698 that's really funny. I subscribed to him because of one of his first videos (I think it was his second or third vlog and of course because of the photography related content) and then I saw him with Casey and other youtubers and I was like "wait what? How cool is this dude? " and since that I'm addicted to his videos.
Thanks Peter, I got more from this than any of the others I've watched about how to do well. You're inspiring an older guy to not only follow my passion but how to share it as well. Great stuff! I'm 63 and totally new to posting on any of the platforms
For anyone wanting to save time 1. Have a theme/niche whatever you call it. Basically have an aesthetic feed 2. Post great content that you're *actually passionate about* 3. Post consistently That's it. Nothing new. He made 3 simple things 12 minutes long for ads so he can earn.
i have been working on my business as a filmmaker/photographer for 5 years, i am still doing that, still learning having fun still going hard for it. because i know one day it will work!! still renting cameras to work, to take my own personal photos and all but it does not matter i am happy! with what i am doing !! and peter i really appreciate that you take from your time to spread the knowledge !!
Dude, this video made my year, it's my fav video now and i hope you'll be doing more of that kind of videos in the future, giving advices, tips and motivation to go forward and make it happen, you're one of the best and you have always been, keep it up and i'm so excited for the next video and more. Thank you so much for everything that you're doing for us and how much you're giving to this community
Summary 10:33 This video was surprisingly inspiring. There is no right answer because a lot of photographers are asking the wrong questions. Timestamps 0:40 There is no secret. There are a lot of different elements involved in growth. 1:00 Start with why? Why you do want to grow your follower count? 1:24 Post what you genuinely love, don't post stuff because it's popular or because they may help you in getting more followers. 1:57 You can make anything interesting by putting your own unique spin on it. 2:57 Why Peter started another account. 4:00 Music Sponsor 5:37 Why/How Peter's second account went from 0 to 170K in a year 6:13 Look at the whole scope of your theme(Your vibe) 6:51 Stay consistent. 7:58 You need to have genuine passion for it. 8:45 There is no single magic ingredient. 8:57 Real talk from Peter. (Perhaps the best part of the video starts here)
I don’t comment much.... Peter you were dead on in this one. If you are serious what he says.... every single word is true and gold.... that is exactly how it is
This is what makes Peter stand out from the rest. He's never aimed at gaining followers or subscribers but instead remains humble and teaches us to do the same.
The “circle” is.. possibly the most important tip ive heard, this isnt only applicable to instagram, this consistency in branding is psychological, being consistent, high quality, and focusing on making your style and content recognizable is absolutely vital to your success on any platform.
@@shammaskavi It's good to see people are worried for strangers...world is indeed not that bad😌 Thanks for your kind words brother. Don't worry I know what's calmness very well : )
Hands down best channel/influencer for photography and cinematography interested people. Love your enthusiasm and the way you share everything to help people do what they love
My friend and I started a 365-day challenge. Where we post 1 photo a day, we happen to do photography, for a year. It has helped me grow more than I ever expected and not much in followers but to understand what types of photos I like to take and helped grow my photography skills. Not everyone is phenomenal but I have started getting some awesome shots that I enjoy!
So how do you know what to shoot? I wanna up my game and learn more. Wish I had someone to intern with. Or is there like a app for it? I just get so mixed up with everything I don't know what to do :'). What is your instagram btw? I am curious to what you made.
THIS IS SOO HELPFULLLLL.. Not really interested in growing my anything, but it's inspiring and I do definetly agree that having focus is key, not just in this, but anything. Been reminded of that again and again, and again till it finally stick.
Bro. I needed to see this. These concepts began clicking with me for RUclips in the past few weeks. I am a Twitch streamer with a Digital Marketing degree and I have an endless passion to learn new ways to create digital content. I’ve never thought to share those photos or edits or those clips that make me gitty. This realization spurred me to create a digital art portfolio to express my work, and merchandising for some of the Twitch emotes and logos I’ve created on my own. I always post teasers at the beginning of the video as attention getter, but I should share those because Those are my favorite parts. I appreciate that you went back to the roots and instead of boasting your legitimate growth on this channel and have become a public figure in the social media platform, you’re telling people to be organic, creative and show us what truly matters to them. If anything, it’ll challenge 99% of the people that watched this to face the fact that they may not even be sure what that is yet. Keep up the dope looking slides. Would LOVE to learn some of those sick transitions with that high quality equipment. Those trapped me in this haha. Question if you do somehow come across this: Is there a boundary that you choose not to post if you love something you created. Like where does your niche end?
Your passion comes through your photos and videos for sure, and that is why I watch. I started watching for the content. I kept watching for the passion. There is so much negativity in the world, your channel is often times a breath of fresh air.
I think the biggest point is just to enjoy making content. It’s so hard if you have the wrong motivation and it makes your mind go fully in the wrong direction in generall.
Without a cap you look a lot better Peter. I always thought you had no hair left 😁 Thank you for your honesty. Advice from other RUclipsrs are more like clickbaits. Believing in yourself and doing what you like is better than just engaging with subscribers and likes. Honesty and sincerity are the best policy.💡
me, a 18 year old with 1,000 Followers: ahh yes. seriously, it takes a while, but its going up - slow, but steady. :) if you wanna check it out: its @noaheleazar. really pouring my heart into it to make this my job
Good to hear from old Pete after a long time. Someone I connected to a few years ago.. who wasn't doing things over the top, who wasn't spending all the money, who was just INSPIRING me!
Thank you for making this video Peter. I think it’s a topic people need to hear in this day and age. When I first got into the social media sphere I started an automotive based account where I told the history and stories behind cars and the people who brought them to life. I specifically decided on this niche because every other car account was just posting “🔥 tag a friend who likes this car” and saw no value in that. I saw immediate growth (1,000 new followers per week) and thought I was onto something. I spent the first year (now I realize it was a foolish endeavor) trying to monetize the page but struggled to make ends meet and burned through my savings. So instead of trying to monetize the page directly I started using it as a resume to get new full-time jobs in an industry I had no experience with and that worked well for me. At the same time my page was starting to loose traction and I was beginning to feel a bit stale on the theme of my page. I wanted to start shooting video but it was such a daunting task, I never did it. So I stopped posting. During that same time I fell into a deep depression. Within a month my girl friend broke up with me, my house was threatened by the biggest fire in California’s history, my grand mother died and I was unable to attend her funeral (she is Italian and lived in Florence, Italy), then a girl I met after my girlfriend and I broke up passed away in a mudslide caused by the fires the month previous. A month after that I was fired from my job and needed to move in with my parents. I eventually got help from a therapist and the support of my family (as well as watching yours and other creators RUclips videos) to help reinvent myself. I decided to tackle the fear of video and started a video series on RUclips that worked with my Instagram account. 7 or 8 videos in and I not only made some of the strongest bonds and friendships with my subjects, I’ve been able to convert these videos into jobs that have paid my bills for the last three months. So I guess my point is, don’t view yourself as a failure if you don’t have a large following. Don’t only view social media as a way to make yourself rich and famous because it can be useful in other ways. use it as a tool to further your goals and aspirations in your career. Use it to network and form relationships with like minded people and as a resume for your work. Or simply as a creative outlet to express yourself. Long rant over lol. Thanks Peter for all the inspiration and passion, the world needs more PMs! 👊🏻
Peter has really helped me with photography and filmmaking, and so many of my friends have come to me asking where to go to begin learning how to make videos like I do, or take photos like I do, and I immediately send them Pete's channel (and to Matti). It's awesome seeing my friends also get into video and learn from Pete.
All of the instagram talk was great, Ive been feeling super down on my IG after the growth drastically slowed down in the last two months. Analyzing the data too much on top of all of the other hard to swallow things going on in the world has made for headache of a few months. Thanks for the honesty Pete.
I have always learned something from Peter McKinnon's videos, but the main reason I will always check them out is because of his great enthusiasm, positive attitude and his unique way with words. I can count on his videos to improve my attitude du jour.
Pete-you inspired me to do deck photography after seeing your photos for Ellusionist! I’ve spent quarantine building up my account and I started posting daily-I just got my first two business requests, and I couldn’t have done it without your advice and lessons.
Looking good Pete!! This is so weird that you have made this video! I decided at the start of the 2020 to start my photography business, reason behind was that I was getting jobs without any advertising or speaking to anyone about it. What happened was something I didn’t even imagined in my worst dream - I have been quite depressed and stressed, I deleted everything related to it and stopped. I stopped because I realised that I did so much energy into something I didn’t enjoy - I realised it only now, but I’m a lot better now, I have had chance to speak to people I haven’t seen in a while and understood a lot about goose who i saw more often. It’s weird that you made this video, because I feel like I just went through all that and here I am, ready and watching this with such a different perspective as a whole! Much love Pete! Sending some positive vibes to you and Fam from Australia! Take care! Andžs
i left social media behind about 5 years ago at this point bc it was just a lot of negativity i didnt need but lately ive been considering getting instagram again
You are such an inspiration to all of us you might not read this or see it but when I cant figure it out I watch you videos or if I dont want to go out and shoot i watch your videos im not professional yet!!!!! But you have helped push me for sure !!!!!
Btw anyone like Portraits, pets, flatlay, , food, coffee,/ street Photography just visit my account.. @genarc_ on Instagram.. (*Shameless plug...) Hahaha...
It's pretty late to answer comments in these video, but men... the message of this video is powerful, not just to grow up in social media, we can grow up in everything in the life. Thanks Peter!! Greetings from Ecuador 🇪🇨
Peter has taught me so many things and with the help of that I have grown my presence in every social media platforms 😄 Thank you Peter❤️ Soon we will do vlog together 🙌
Great timing thanks for all the useful info Pete! Astrophotography is my thing just got first T6 for Christmas 2019 also a cooled astro camera. I just started an Instagram a few months ago currently 117 followers. I just saw something cool and wanted others to see it. To me it's very calming to image under the night sky! Have a good one all clear skies!
wow.. i am coming here after like 2 months... and this man has transformed from a 20 yr old goofy photographer to a 40 yr old modelling agency CEO... love this grey look tho :)
Peter so timely! you are one of the reasons why I was inspired to start to be a photographer 2 years ago! Now I take wedding photos for a living here in Manila Ph, Keep Inspiring Man!
love this! I have been following you for years! Before you had hit 1M subscribers - I was looking for an adobe premier pro tutorial about video stabilization and from then on I was hooked! I have learned so much from you - from learning to take better photos to stepping up my editing game. I have been running my small business instagram page for about 9 years and it's been a challenge to grow. At first I didn't know about hashtags - so I screwed myself over when the algorithm was chronological and now with the ever changing way instagram operates - it's a challenge to get exposure and engagement. But we just have to keep on swimming. Wishing you all the best Peter. Thank you for all you share!
Been doing RUclips for like 2 years now, I’ve watched so many of your videos to get better cinematic content! Finally hit that 1k and I can’t wait to grow 🙌🏼
I feel like my issue is I’m all over the place, I do street photography for a month and then landscape and then portraits lol so I’m just all over the place lmfao
Im stuck between the "consistency" and the random. I'd like to think my Instagram is decent, but sometimes I just really wanna post a pic that doest really fit in with the others.... is there some middle ground? Suggestions? @nathanielbayona
I seriously feel that! So I have two accounts, one is for mainly pictures with me and friends and on the occasion some side photo and video work, the other account is my business one where I have primarily shifted it to only my portrait work and any other videos I am making. I did recently share a flat lay on it though as that is something I find super cool and want to use in my product shooting. But I'm still all over the place. Portraits obviously change all the time but I know when I normally like to shoot them that warm feeling to them. Once fall hits it'll shift to cozier with warm and probably a little darker. Then winter will probably shift again to more cooler and brighter images... But I'm working on it and it's been going good thus far! You can check my accounts out as well ... messy_missi and missimanginovideography
@@fulldronevideo8618 I feel like it's maybe cool to set that photo on your story and make a highlight for it, or set it on one of your highlight.. Untill your feed gradually changes enough to where that picture fits.. But it's definitely not easy because when you try to stick to one theme or color scheme you actually block your creativity as to what you want to shoot or post...
@@Cinedon Great point, I've seen this happen actually with my feed sort of subconsciously. I start to notice the colors changing and eventually a picture that I've been holding onto for a while just fits.
That’s some things we already but don’t accept or forget it often on the way... and then someone like pete comes along and remind us not to be desperate and keep going with passion..
A lot of value! Thank you! I always appreciate and value your perspective. I’ve been trying to find the best route for my Instagram account. But I resonate with that message - don’t over think it, try things out, do what you love, and learn in the process.
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Yo Peter, you should do an experiment where you make an entire new Instagram that has no ties to you. Make it anonymous, build it up, and say after a month report back what worked and what didn’t. I’d love to see that process.
He literally said that in the video about what worked!😂
Sa me
That’s what @petespiratelife is
I recommend Nova_tech01 on ig he helped me recovered my account
FACTS
Consistent theme, consistent editing, colours, consistent uploads and consistently pushing yourself to just get out and make stuff. That's my 2020 vibe man.
Love it!!!!!
@@PeterMcKinnon Thanks for the reply Pete, hope all is well and you are staying safe on the other side of the rockies over there ✌ man I miss Ontario these days
@@PeterMcKinnon peter please tell me In which video you have used our Favourite quote of yours Pratice your kindness
Man every since I started putting all of my energy towards RUclips and not instagram..... my instagram has grown! Lol
Hmmm cool.
Whaat
Because YT is a search engine but Instagram isn't... That's what a lot of people don't understand
YESSSSIRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
haha SAME!
"Focus, don't be distracted by what everyone else is doing" - needed reminding of that!
Yeah definitely 💪🤩
I recommend Nova_tech01 on ig he helped me recovered my account
I recommend nova-tech01 on Instagram for you
It's just me? When I open Peter's videos I feel some peace and the whole worlds just fades for a moment!
hmmmm do you also have that with my videos? Just asking for feedback :D
Indeed
SIIIMMMPPP!
@Thiago Martins people feel the same way when watching my car videos
Same her broo😊😊
This is a really really great video! All of your videos from how to Vlog, to camera reviews, creative advice - there is no bs, no formula - it is so refreshing & it just feels like a conversation with a friend.
Press F for those who pay for Instagram courses, when Peter's videos are free
Btw you're a huge inspiration for my RUclips!!
F
They are usually useless
F
F
I’m *really* digging these more intimate “Talk with Pete” videos, I think you have always been transparent with your followers about how you do things and I think we all really appreciate it
Who else is hyped for Pete to hit 5M!!
Jremy S 🙋🏻♂️
Yep!! And I have no doubt he will get there in no time!!😎😎😎
Hell yeah!
Yea. He got his first 1 million from Casey, then he was more relevant on youtube and now he goes up on it's own. I subbed waaaay before he had 1 million and that happened because of Casey.
So the point is that he had subs before that, but he wouldn't be here "if".
Like the son of an actor :) A normal guy against the son. And the son would talk about how to get there. I mean.. Come on..
@@moo8698 that's really funny. I subscribed to him because of one of his first videos (I think it was his second or third vlog and of course because of the photography related content) and then I saw him with Casey and other youtubers and I was like "wait what? How cool is this dude? " and since that I'm addicted to his videos.
Thanks Peter, I got more from this than any of the others I've watched about how to do well.
You're inspiring an older guy to not only follow my passion but how to share it as well. Great stuff!
I'm 63 and totally new to posting on any of the platforms
That sphere analogy just made my brain create a thousand ideas for new content! Thanks Pete!!
I got a craving for water, watching this.. 😅
As someone who just started their art related instagram and youtube channel this couldn't have come at a better time. Thanks Pete!
Mónica A. Lefebre consistency is key to everything 👌🏻
Best of luck!
@@Shalaco thank you!
@@krishnaprasath43 thanks 😊
For anyone wanting to save time
1. Have a theme/niche whatever you call it.
Basically have an aesthetic feed
2. Post great content that you're *actually passionate about*
3. Post consistently
That's it. Nothing new. He made 3 simple things 12 minutes long for ads so he can earn.
Thank you so much!
Well it was a bit more than that really wasn't it?
Whoo thanks for this!!
@@petejones1980
Really? Tell me, what's new in the video that wasn't repeated over and over again since 2015-2019.
🤝 thank you so much
i have been working on my business as a filmmaker/photographer for 5 years, i am still doing that, still learning having fun still going hard for it.
because i know one day it will work!!
still renting cameras to work, to take my own personal photos and all but it does not matter i am happy! with what i am doing !! and peter i really appreciate that you take from your time to spread the knowledge !!
Ahh Peter got that early 2017 "8 Camera HACKS in 90 SECONDS" hair goin on.
Jeez, I actually remember when that video first went up! Crazy how quickly time flies . . .
Dude, this video made my year, it's my fav video now and i hope you'll be doing more of that kind of videos in the future, giving advices, tips and motivation to go forward and make it happen, you're one of the best and you have always been, keep it up and i'm so excited for the next video and more. Thank you so much for everything that you're doing for us and how much you're giving to this community
Summary
10:33 This video was surprisingly inspiring. There is no right answer because a lot of photographers are asking the wrong questions.
Timestamps
0:40 There is no secret. There are a lot of different elements involved in growth.
1:00 Start with why? Why you do want to grow your follower count?
1:24 Post what you genuinely love, don't post stuff because it's popular or because they may help you in getting more followers.
1:57 You can make anything interesting by putting your own unique spin on it.
2:57 Why Peter started another account.
4:00 Music Sponsor
5:37 Why/How Peter's second account went from 0 to 170K in a year
6:13 Look at the whole scope of your theme(Your vibe)
6:51 Stay consistent.
7:58 You need to have genuine passion for it.
8:45 There is no single magic ingredient.
8:57 Real talk from Peter. (Perhaps the best part of the video starts here)
I don’t comment much.... Peter you were dead on in this one. If you are serious what he says.... every single word is true and gold.... that is exactly how it is
This is what makes Peter stand out from the rest. He's never aimed at gaining followers or subscribers but instead remains humble and teaches us to do the same.
The “circle” is.. possibly the most important tip ive heard, this isnt only applicable to instagram, this consistency in branding is psychological, being consistent, high quality, and focusing on making your style and content recognizable is absolutely vital to your success on any platform.
You're literally one of the most positive and calming person, I watch.
calm? he seems very energetic to me. are we both here for the same person for totally different reasons! :)
If you want calmness then see if someone is more calm than @sadhguru
@@ritikkamboj3383 I worry, you've been mistaken about what calmness really is!
@@shammaskavi It's good to see people are worried for strangers...world is indeed not that bad😌 Thanks for your kind words brother. Don't worry I know what's calmness very well : )
Calm? 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I think i listened to this video on my way home like 3-4 times on the loop. Thanks Peter!
Meeting PM would be a dream come true.. He is a LEGEND ❤❤
You have helped me so much. Im a graphic designer and now I want to do what you do. God Bless You Peter.
*hits blunt
"its the sphere bro..."
HAHAHA
Hands down best channel/influencer for photography and cinematography interested people. Love your enthusiasm and the way you share everything to help people do what they love
I’m a newer Peter McKinnon follower and I’ve learned so much. I’m so inspired. You’re the coolest dude
I posted a vid with him actually, its my most recent video, the road action one!!!!
i wish you had the whole world following you, you inspire us SO much Peter. I agree with every word you say
My friend and I started a 365-day challenge. Where we post 1 photo a day, we happen to do photography, for a year. It has helped me grow more than I ever expected and not much in followers but to understand what types of photos I like to take and helped grow my photography skills. Not everyone is phenomenal but I have started getting some awesome shots that I enjoy!
So how do you know what to shoot? I wanna up my game and learn more. Wish I had someone to intern with. Or is there like a app for it? I just get so mixed up with everything I don't know what to do :'). What is your instagram btw? I am curious to what you made.
THIS IS SOO HELPFULLLLL.. Not really interested in growing my anything, but it's inspiring and I do definetly agree that having focus is key, not just in this, but anything. Been reminded of that again and again, and again till it finally stick.
“I’ve been working on this for AGES! MONTHS!”
UHh
What’s your insta name?
let's follow each other @kaiserzkim
@@kbdesilva Have I heard a follow for follow ?
@@kbdesilva @yahiabnx
I recommend Nova_tech01 on ig he helped me recovered my account
Bro. I needed to see this. These concepts began clicking with me for RUclips in the past few weeks. I am a Twitch streamer with a Digital Marketing degree and I have an endless passion to learn new ways to create digital content. I’ve never thought to share those photos or edits or those clips that make me gitty. This realization spurred me to create a digital art portfolio to express my work, and merchandising for some of the Twitch emotes and logos I’ve created on my own. I always post teasers at the beginning of the video as attention getter, but I should share those because Those are my favorite parts. I appreciate that you went back to the roots and instead of boasting your legitimate growth on this channel and have become a public figure in the social media platform, you’re telling people to be organic, creative and show us what truly matters to them. If anything, it’ll challenge 99% of the people that watched this to face the fact that they may not even be sure what that is yet. Keep up the dope looking slides. Would LOVE to learn some of those sick transitions with that high quality equipment. Those trapped me in this haha. Question if you do somehow come across this: Is there a boundary that you choose not to post if you love something you created. Like where does your niche end?
You know you're fast when RUclips sends the notification whilst your already watching🙌🏾 always love the quality man🔥
I love seeing Pete's passion in these videos. When his eyes light up it really inspires me that I can do these things too!
You’ve taught me more than any college professor
Me too
Fr same
Peter and Matt D'Avella
Your passion comes through your photos and videos for sure, and that is why I watch. I started watching for the content. I kept watching for the passion. There is so much negativity in the world, your channel is often times a breath of fresh air.
I think the biggest point is just to enjoy making content. It’s so hard if you have the wrong motivation and it makes your mind go fully in the wrong direction in generall.
Without a cap you look a lot better Peter. I always thought you had no hair left 😁
Thank you for your honesty. Advice from other RUclipsrs are more like clickbaits. Believing in yourself and doing what you like is better than just engaging with subscribers and likes. Honesty and sincerity are the best policy.💡
Me, a high schooler with 500 followers: *mhm. Yep.*
Me a...... secondary scooler in Ireland with 260 followers: just........ ok
What is ur instagram?
same here lol
me a 18 year old with 180 followers MMMMH yeah😂 whats yalls instagram?
me, a 18 year old with 1,000 Followers: ahh yes.
seriously, it takes a while, but its going up - slow, but steady. :)
if you wanna check it out: its @noaheleazar.
really pouring my heart into it to make this my job
Dee mine is @alex.carphotography growing up slowly haha
Good to hear from old Pete after a long time. Someone I connected to a few years ago.. who wasn't doing things over the top, who wasn't spending all the money, who was just INSPIRING me!
Good timing, because my insta SUCKS.
Tell me about it
Same
What's your acc name? Ill give you a follow
_pranay47_
We’re getting to new levels of greatness here! Loved this. 😀
Thank you for making this video Peter. I think it’s a topic people need to hear in this day and age. When I first got into the social media sphere I started an automotive based account where I told the history and stories behind cars and the people who brought them to life. I specifically decided on this niche because every other car account was just posting “🔥 tag a friend who likes this car” and saw no value in that. I saw immediate growth (1,000 new followers per week) and thought I was onto something. I spent the first year (now I realize it was a foolish endeavor) trying to monetize the page but struggled to make ends meet and burned through my savings. So instead of trying to monetize the page directly I started using it as a resume to get new full-time jobs in an industry I had no experience with and that worked well for me. At the same time my page was starting to loose traction and I was beginning to feel a bit stale on the theme of my page. I wanted to start shooting video but it was such a daunting task, I never did it. So I stopped posting. During that same time I fell into a deep depression. Within a month my girl friend broke up with me, my house was threatened by the biggest fire in California’s history, my grand mother died and I was unable to attend her funeral (she is Italian and lived in Florence, Italy), then a girl I met after my girlfriend and I broke up passed away in a mudslide caused by the fires the month previous. A month after that I was fired from my job and needed to move in with my parents. I eventually got help from a therapist and the support of my family (as well as watching yours and other creators RUclips videos) to help reinvent myself. I decided to tackle the fear of video and started a video series on RUclips that worked with my Instagram account. 7 or 8 videos in and I not only made some of the strongest bonds and friendships with my subjects, I’ve been able to convert these videos into jobs that have paid my bills for the last three months. So I guess my point is, don’t view yourself as a failure if you don’t have a large following. Don’t only view social media as a way to make yourself rich and famous because it can be useful in other ways. use it as a tool to further your goals and aspirations in your career. Use it to network and form relationships with like minded people and as a resume for your work. Or simply as a creative outlet to express yourself. Long rant over lol. Thanks Peter for all the inspiration and passion, the world needs more PMs! 👊🏻
Hard to focus while that beautiful ceramic Rolex is just waving about!! Good taste in keeping track of time!
Peter has really helped me with photography and filmmaking, and so many of my friends have come to me asking where to go to begin learning how to make videos like I do, or take photos like I do, and I immediately send them Pete's channel (and to Matti). It's awesome seeing my friends also get into video and learn from Pete.
Pete's gonna hit 5 million subs any day now! 😱👏
Awesome video Peter!!!! Thanks so much for what you've done!! You always inspire me so much!
This man spitting facts! Positive vibes.
You are just great man. Haven‘t missed a video since day one. Never will. Thank you so much Pete!
This is our year guys, let’s get out there and start creating!
Hector Ochoa this really has not been our year tho
Krishpy I agree, but let’s still get out there !!
All of the instagram talk was great, Ive been feeling super down on my IG after the growth drastically slowed down in the last two months. Analyzing the data too much on top of all of the other hard to swallow things going on in the world has made for headache of a few months. Thanks for the honesty Pete.
No wonder you are one of the top youtubers there's value in your content
Keep it up
I have always learned something from Peter McKinnon's videos, but the main reason I will always check them out is because of his great enthusiasm, positive attitude and his unique way with words. I can count on his videos to improve my attitude du jour.
Pete: “How do you make glass blowing interesting?”
Answer: Bongs!
lol 😂
Fair enough 🤣😂
😂
Pete-you inspired me to do deck photography after seeing your photos for Ellusionist! I’ve spent quarantine building up my account and I started posting daily-I just got my first two business requests, and I couldn’t have done it without your advice and lessons.
Alright, let's find Peter's second RUclips 😂
Gracias Pete !! Siempre encuentro motivación con tus videos!
I protecc, I attacc, but most importantly, I clicc fast!
This old...(tho i liked it :P)
Occ cuhz
Looking good Pete!!
This is so weird that you have made this video! I decided at the start of the 2020 to start my photography business, reason behind was that I was getting jobs without any advertising or speaking to anyone about it.
What happened was something I didn’t even imagined in my worst dream - I have been quite depressed and stressed, I deleted everything related to it and stopped.
I stopped because I realised that I did so much energy into something I didn’t enjoy - I realised it only now, but I’m a lot better now, I have had chance to speak to people I haven’t seen in a while and understood a lot about goose who i saw more often.
It’s weird that you made this video, because I feel like I just went through all that and here I am, ready and watching this with such a different perspective as a whole!
Much love Pete! Sending some positive vibes to you and Fam from Australia!
Take care!
Andžs
It's almost like he twisted something in my brain and it all clicked.
i left social media behind about 5 years ago at this point bc it was just a lot of negativity i didnt need but lately ive been considering getting instagram again
"Epidemic Sound"-- rough name right now 😂
wot? why?
@@joaquinrp7784 ...COVID
@@SuperJam2222 I'm not following
@@joaquinrp7784 COVID is an epidemic
@@SuperJam2222 ....I am stupid....LMAO
Apologies for my stupidity
You are such an inspiration to all of us you might not read this or see it but when I cant figure it out I watch you videos or if I dont want to go out and shoot i watch your videos im not professional yet!!!!! But you have helped push me for sure !!!!!
Actually discovering my niche at the moment, this was a very let's say a relevant thing for me... Which is so lit! 🔥🔥🔥
Btw anyone like Portraits, pets, flatlay, , food, coffee,/ street Photography just visit my account.. @genarc_
on Instagram..
(*Shameless plug...) Hahaha...
Wkwkw land
@@MayaSari-oh2vz huh? Pardon...
@@MayaSari-oh2vz he isn't Indonesian.
It's pretty late to answer comments in these video, but men... the message of this video is powerful, not just to grow up in social media, we can grow up in everything in the life.
Thanks Peter!! Greetings from Ecuador 🇪🇨
Peter has taught me so many things and with the help of that I have grown my presence in every social media platforms 😄
Thank you Peter❤️
Soon we will do vlog together 🙌
So beautifully said!! Amalgamation of consistency and dedication etc..!
Anyone else drop everything just to watch peters video? 🤣
Great timing thanks for all the useful info Pete! Astrophotography is my thing just got first T6 for Christmas 2019 also a cooled astro camera. I just started an Instagram a few months ago currently 117 followers. I just saw something cool and wanted others to see it. To me it's very calming to image under the night sky! Have a good one all clear skies!
“That’s the title you want to click on”, love this.
Love your videos man, they are always so sincere and informative keep up the great work
wow.. i am coming here after like 2 months... and this man has transformed from a 20 yr old goofy photographer to a 40 yr old modelling agency CEO... love this grey look tho :)
LOL
Peter so timely! you are one of the reasons why I was inspired to start to be a photographer 2 years ago! Now I take wedding photos for a living here in Manila Ph, Keep Inspiring Man!
When he makes fun of the Instagram Gurus "5 tips to get your Instagram from 0 to 1000 followers in X months" HAHAHHAHA
This is a whole new level of social distancing confrontation... consistency, patience and hardwork!
PM, talks about a sphere
His hands: lets make a heart
Pete coming in hot rocking the Daytona!
I was just thinking of how to actually grow my IG. I attracted this video! 😍
Viaje ni Bree u attracted it?
@@herbalgiles9468 what you think, you attract
Me too! Weird...
Great video, great tips, so much insight. Thank you, Peter.
This looks suspiciously like downscaled 8k footage with a slight R5 crop 😉
😂
So it looks like Panasonic 1080p? 😋
Joe Marano 😂😂
Nah! That thing is too busy cooling down
Spence Reyes 😂 damn that was good
Peter you killed this video man and it doesn't even have all of your usual bells and whistles- just you speaking your passionate mind!
Thank you!!
Next video: How to invest time into your passion
love this! I have been following you for years! Before you had hit 1M subscribers - I was looking for an adobe premier pro tutorial about video stabilization and from then on I was hooked! I have learned so much from you - from learning to take better photos to stepping up my editing game. I have been running my small business instagram page for about 9 years and it's been a challenge to grow. At first I didn't know about hashtags - so I screwed myself over when the algorithm was chronological and now with the ever changing way instagram operates - it's a challenge to get exposure and engagement. But we just have to keep on swimming. Wishing you all the best Peter. Thank you for all you share!
Don’t use “2020” in titles.Its scary!
Right? 🥺
Been doing RUclips for like 2 years now, I’ve watched so many of your videos to get better cinematic content! Finally hit that 1k and I can’t wait to grow 🙌🏼
Great message. Get reset for me. ❤️
🙌🙌
Well, I'm interested in so many different brands of Photography, but hey I'm loving it and I will keep doing what ever I want!
*Googles: "How do I invest in my passion?"... 😏
Jokes aside, that's really the important question here.
This guy is the reason why I started photography and video productions. Thank you
So, we all just gonna act like that denim jacket isn't drippin?!
it is for sure
Thank you Peter. You have been a big influence on how I perceive my life now. i am unleashing my creativity and sharing it with the world.
I feel like my issue is I’m all over the place, I do street photography for a month and then landscape and then portraits lol so I’m just all over the place lmfao
Used to love photography (30 years ago)…..fast forwarding 2021…start to dig that feeling again….
Im stuck between the "consistency" and the random. I'd like to think my Instagram is decent, but sometimes I just really wanna post a pic that doest really fit in with the others.... is there some middle ground? Suggestions? @nathanielbayona
I seriously feel that! So I have two accounts, one is for mainly pictures with me and friends and on the occasion some side photo and video work, the other account is my business one where I have primarily shifted it to only my portrait work and any other videos I am making. I did recently share a flat lay on it though as that is something I find super cool and want to use in my product shooting. But I'm still all over the place. Portraits obviously change all the time but I know when I normally like to shoot them that warm feeling to them. Once fall hits it'll shift to cozier with warm and probably a little darker. Then winter will probably shift again to more cooler and brighter images... But I'm working on it and it's been going good thus far! You can check my accounts out as well ... messy_missi and missimanginovideography
Yup, Its tough sometimes when you're following a theme but you have that one random photo thats so cool you gotta share it
@@fulldronevideo8618 I feel like it's maybe cool to set that photo on your story and make a highlight for it, or set it on one of your highlight.. Untill your feed gradually changes enough to where that picture fits.. But it's definitely not easy because when you try to stick to one theme or color scheme you actually block your creativity as to what you want to shoot or post...
@@Cinedon Great point, I've seen this happen actually with my feed sort of subconsciously. I start to notice the colors changing and eventually a picture that I've been holding onto for a while just fits.
I really appreciate how effectively you share your ideas and make them approachable. You’re motivating.
IG2020: “Unfortunately it does not work like that”
Awesome! Thanks Peter for speaking from your heart. You are too real! Gracias Brother.
hey, where is my favorite ''pwhats every body''😂
That’s some things we already but don’t accept or forget it often on the way... and then someone like pete comes along and remind us not to be desperate and keep going with passion..
How many times can a dude say "sphere" 😂😉
A lot of value! Thank you! I always appreciate and value your perspective. I’ve been trying to find the best route for my Instagram account. But I resonate with that message - don’t over think it, try things out, do what you love, and learn in the process.