How I created a Photo Project that Launched my Art Career
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- Опубликовано: 29 июн 2024
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This is the story of how one personal project launched my fine art photography career. I had reached a point where I wanted to delve deeper and try to produce more meaningful work. In this video, I walk you through the process of creating a project like this and what it took to start selling my work. This is my second video! Let me know what you think in the comments. Like and subscribe if you found it helpful.
My Website: www.scottfrench.art
Instagram: / dscottfrench
Email: info@scottfrench.art
The amazing Photographers and their work mentioned in this video:
1. "America in a Trance" by Niko J. Kallianiotis - a project that documents the decline of small towns in America, exhibited in multiple locations and led to a book deal.
2. “Sleeping by the Mississippi" by Alec Soth - Evolving from a series of road trips along the Mississippi River, Alec Soth's Sleeping by the Mississippi captures Images of America's iconic yet oft-neglected "third coast." Led to exhibitions and book publications.
3. "The Dogist" by Elias Weiss Friedman. A project that features portraits of dogs from around the world. This project has led to multiple book deals, a television show, and a large following on social media.
4. "Botanical Inquiry" by Daniel Shipp - a series of still-life photographs of plants and flowers, using unusual lighting and compositions to create dreamlike images, which helped Shipp establish himself as a commercial and fine art photographer.
5. "Fallen Princesses" by Dina Goldstein - a series of photographs depicting Disney princesses in real-life scenarios, exploring the dark side of fairy tales, which went viral and led to commercial and editorial work.
6. "The Atlas of Beauty" by Mihaela Noroc - a book and online project featuring portraits of women worldwide, celebrating diversity and natural beauty, which gained international attention and led to exhibitions and book publications.
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Hey everyone, I've been overwhelmed by the response to this and my other video! It was a great way to start on youtube. Thanks for all the great comments and to everyone for visiting me on Instagram! I'm working on the next video now and will post it when it's ready. Keep the comments coming :)
I am truly excited about what you share in your video due to your seriousness and generosity in the personal process. It is both intimate and personal, yet also concrete in terms of the creative process. I have felt very inspired and am extremely grateful. Love your video ❤ from
Spain
Thanks so much for watching! I'm glad to know you enjoyed it :)
No idea who you are but I’m glad your video popped up on my feed
I'm glad it did too! Thanks!
Same!
Same❤
Haha…was thinking the same thing!
same.
I am taking pictures of everything and nothing aimlessly for last 11 years. As this is a hobby I never took it seriously over my fulltime job, but I always know in my heart I want to express something and I have not found it yet myself. Thank You for addressing to that feeling.
Glad to know this helped...good luck with your journey!
This is the kind of video that I’d like to see more of. There are way too many tech reviews, but this is real knowledge. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! I plan on exploring similar topics in future videos.
My spirit resonates with your video and art along with all the comments in here! Powerful stuff! I’m super grateful you’re all here!
Thanks so much Miguel! Glad to have you here too!
Best new photography channel on RUclips for several years, in my humble opinion. Great stuff.
Really appreciate the kind words...Thank you!
Thank you! Very inspiring. This channel will certainly grow. You have a gift to convey your message in a very calm and concise way and your subject is most relevant to anyone trying to bring her or his photography to a level of real art. Regardless of what kind of photography that might be! There are enough channels obsessing with gear already. Now I just have to make up my mind what I truly want to say with my photography, why I do it in the first place… as simple as it sounds, this is very hard.
I really appreciate your support! As for your own work, you might try just starting a project about something you have an interest in. I found the deeper I got into this project, the more interesting and inspiring it became. Plus it led to ideas for other projects. Good luck with it!
The best, most honest, perceptive and well presented video I have seen. Thank you and great subjects, theme, processing and even a similar marketing starting point to me all provide great inspiration, which is of course the fundamental reason for the video.
Wow...that's quite a compliment. I really appreciate the kind words and support!
Being frustrated, your video suddenly shows up. Lacking inspiration, you somehow eased that feeling. Found my style but no one is around to appreciate except for people wanting to like their page or wanting to share my photos on their wall. Thank you for a glimmer little light.
I'm happy to provide that glimmer. Good luck with your journey!
Passion first, money will follow. Thanks and good luck
That's what it's all about...thanks! You too.
Wow. I really need to hear this as I am going through this photography journey. I enjoy how you present your story and it makes me feel very welcoming to start my own project without feeling overwhelmed or intimidated.
I want to see more of these types of videos. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us on youtube!
Thanks Sunie! I'm glad you found the video at right time. Good luck with your project!
I don’t know which is more awesome… the video or the fact you’ve actually responded to all 465 comments on this video! Amazing.
Anyway, great advice. So happy the algorithm decided to send you my way. It was exactly the kind of thing I needed to hear to give my own photography the focus it needs. And from another Lower Mainlander to boot!
Thanks so much! I guess this makes it 466 :) Good luck with everything.
Fantastic Scott!!!! Thanks for a more than relevant video. I´m at that stage where I have some projects in mind but trying to find the time to shoot them is proving to be an obstacle. But watching you talk has given me some encouragement to get out there and just do it. Thanks a heap!!! Love your work, too.
Thanks! So glad to hear it helped, David. Get out and do it!
This is great stuff! Thank you for sharing the story and the work. Seems we're in a nostalgic phase in general as a society, but these photos (and the buildings they are of) are timeless.
Thank you for the kind words! Yeah, a lot of people are nostalgic these days.
thank you sharing your knowledge! excited to see more of your videos.
Thank you!
Thank you Scott. Looking forward to more videos.
thanks...I appreciate the support!
Thank you very much for your videos (just watched them both)! Very inspiring and was very much needed at this point in my photography career. These types of stories are so helpful. Please keep them coming!
Thanks for your support! I plan on it!
I’m studying art, trying to become a concept artist in the gaming industry and I’ve got to tell you, amazing work, especially the part about having something in your work that resonates with you. Also not just the pictures but the video itself is very well crafted, very high quality. Congratulations! And good luck in the future!
Hey...I really appreciate the kind words! Glad to hear that it resonated :) with you.
This was a fantastic video. Thank you for sharing your insights and process. It's a great reminder to just take photos that you love first and foremost.
Thanks! Absolutely!
Thanks for the insight into your journey Scott! Love your calm and inspirational presentation style. Great advice for anybody just starting out like myself :-)
Thanks! That's very kind. Glad this was helpful.
Love the way you approached this video, thank you!!
Thanks so much for watching...glad you liked it!
Loved this video, very inspirational, thank you so much! Can’t wait for future uploads
Thanks….glad you enjoyed it! More to come soon.
Wow, inspiring video @scottfrenchart! Just loving your calm voice telling your approach to the project. I'll be honest, I've never seen your work before but those pictures are stunning! Lately I'm thinking about doing a project too (there are several historical sites near where I live) just for me at first. But after seeing this I definitly will think about what I want to express before I start, so thank you!
I really appreciate the kind words :) Glad you found some inspiration. Good luck with it!
Really enjoyed the videos so far and looking forward to the next one.
Thanks...great to hear! I've got lots of stuff in the works.
Thank you. The subject is very important and when it´s personal it makes a greater impact. I find the project good and how you focused on certain aspect of it, your aspect. Your work as a youtuber, narrator, video maker is amazing, it´s like your are born to make this stuff! Your calmness and natural approach is fantastic and I enjoyed listening to you.
Thanks so much, Lenny! I really appreciate the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it.
Well done Scott. Refreshing.
Thanks...glad you liked it!
What a fabulous video Scott , many thanks 🙏 I’ve been at this crossroads for a while and can feel a project brewing in my subconscious … not sure what it is yet but I’ll grab it when it reveals itself . Good luck going forward with your photography . All the best from Gary in the UK . Subscribed too …
Thanks Gary in the UK! Glad you found it helpful. Good Luck!
Looking forward to next video
Thanks...working on it now.
Some stunning work here that really transcends architectural photography. Thanks for sharing your journey and your results.
I appreciate it Jim!
Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing your experience and... keep on your photographic journey!
Thanks Mattia! All the best on your journey as well!
I came across your video and truly appreciated the nice editing skills and the compelling storytelling. The selection of images showcased in the video was absolutely stunning. I wanted to reach out and express my sincere appreciation for your incredible work. Your talent is evident, and I encourage you to continue creating such remarkable content.
Thanks so much, Roger! I really appreciate your kind and thoughtful comment. I have a lot of stuff planned for the channel and will continue as long as there's an audience for what I'm doing.
Looking forward to the next chapter. Great story!
Thank you! Working on the next chapter now.
For most artists, it's not about the money, it's about making enough money from the art to actually be able to do the art in the first place. Otherwise known as a catch-22.
This catch-22 is devious, because most artists only want to earn enough to survive and make art. But, in order to get good enough you have to do non-art and save up enough money to quit your job and do art (which is not something artists are good at). It's doubly devious, because even if you're the rare artist with that level of structure and patience, by the time you get good enough to make money, you're so good, you can earn tons of money. So, "just making enough to live" is also nearly impossible, because almost no one pays for "almost good art".
But I like the idea of one big project to launch a career. I would like to see you dive deeper into this. Perhaps take on a starving artist, help them create a launchable project, and film everything.
I am currently building a service that connects artists to other artists and business people. It's finds you a complete team for your project or a project team that needs your exact skills. That's my solution attempt to the millennia old problem. Instead of making the artist do everything, allow everyone to specialize in what they love.
Thanks for the suggestion. That sounds like a great idea for a video but a long term one given the time involved. Good luck with the the service you're building.
Your videos are excellent Scott, really well put together and such valuable information. Well done Sir, keep doing what you are doing 👍🏻
Much appreciated, Alan! Glad you like the videos!
I'm so glad your video showed up on my feed! Thank you.
Me too! Happy to be here :)
Another excellent video and subject Scott. Thank you:)
Glad you liked it Renato...I appreciate your support!
This is inspirational Scott, I have a project in planning and that has re-ignited my passion. Much like you I need a particular light and the access has many challenges. Your website is fantastic.
Thanks so much for the kind words. I'm glad to know it helped. Good luck with your project!
Hey Scott, I really appreciate your channel. Your insightful and useful approach to becoming a professional photographer really resonates with me as I decide to dip my toe in the pool as well. Looking forward to future videos!
Awesome! Thank you...I'm glad to know it helped. Good luck with your journey!
Thanks so much. This is just what I have been lookin for.
Glad to know it helped!
Amazing. I found this to be true as well. There has to be passion and a concept that inspires me.
Thank you! I think many of us feel the same way.
Thanks, really appreciate you experience and advices !
Thanks! I appreciate your comment!
Great story Scott with some really insightful lessons from your experience. Very inspiring for a project and sounds like a practical project manager mindset as well as an artist.
Thanks so much Rob! I hadn't considered that before but I think you're right. Pulling off many types of artistic endeavours require some project management skills.
Great videos, excited to see more!
Thanks Marcus!
Great video Scott. You broke the flow down in the simplest of terms. I also really enjoy your calm and gentle way of speaking. I’m now a fan🙏
Thanks Peter…I appreciate that! Glad the video helped.
Hi! Scott, I am Sunil from India. Since my Son stays at Vancouver/Surrey , I visit there. Planning a visit in June'23. I find your work quite interesting. Hope to see you during my next visit and see your other work and get inspiration from it.
Thanks so much!
Excellent and a very inspiring work. Loved ur content. Looking forward to see the process and ur journey. Looking forward for more videos from u soon. Much Gratitude
Thanks so much for the kind words! I've got lots of stuff planned.
This is such a beautiful and powerful video!! Thank you so much for sharing this! I am starting to sell my work and this spoke to me. I love all the thought and effort that you put into your work. You are awesome!
You are so welcome! I appreciate the kind words.
This was a great, well-made, and well-told video. Fantastic photos as well! 👏
Thanks so much Alex!
Hi! Thank you for sharing ! I like the way you provided a squint on your process. Very helpful for someone like me even if I don’t take or are in the photographic world. This give my wins to make my artwork more comprehensive and have a guideline to make it happen. Thanks for the bottom of my heart 🙏🏾☺️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
You're more than welcome! I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Good luck with your art!
I gain hope and method from your video. Thank you so much.
You are welcome! Best of luck with your work!
Best film I’ve seen on this subject. Thank you.
Thanks so much…I’m glad it was helpful
I'm happy RUclips suggested your video, this is great inspiration for any photographer!! You got yourself a new subscriber and I'm looking forward to your future content!!!
I'm happy they did too! Glad you like the content so far. Thanks for the support.
very inspiring, thanks for taking the time to do this
Hey Simon, glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Scott, glad that the Internet led me to your really well thought talk. Very mature, straightforward and insightful. Thank you
Me too! I appreciate it.
So nice! Thank you Scott.
Thanks! Glad you like it!
This is my first video of yours that I came across and I loved it! Thanks so much for sharing your personal experience. This really makes me want to start my project today already!
Thanks so much...Good luck with your project!
Great video. Looking forward to seeing more from you
Thanks Kevin!
Great advice Scott, thank you.
Thanks so much, Rich...glad you found it helpful.
So simply captivating and I'm already a fan of yours!
Thanks so much. I appreciate the support!
Thank you for this well-made video. I have a personal project for many years. Your video gives courage. Thanks!!!
Best of luck with your project!
And you have 100% nailed your concept for this project. A very good interpretation.
I appreciate it!
Somehow educational and inspiring message. Thank you so much Scott!
I'm glad you think so. Thank you!
i'm really excited to find great shots.
Thank you!
just thank you for this video
Thanks so much for watching!
Randomly came across this video. Well worth the watch. Beautiful photos, Scott!
Thanks Samu...I appreciate it!
This is such great story telling!! Thank you for sharing
Hey...glad you liked it. Thanks!
fantastic measured and concise Love it thanks for sharing!
Thanks Anthony! Glad you liked it.
You’re an incredible storyteller… Thank you for sharing your perspective
You are so welcome! I'm glad you liked it.
thanks for your insights. your work is simply amazing and it's interesting to watch how you are working on concepts.
Thanks, Seb! Really glad to hear you like it.
Very inspirational! Thank you...
Thanks so much!
Nice great job. We need more inspiring videos like yours, keep them coming, and Thank You.
Thanks so much...I'll try!
Excellent video, Scott! This video is exactly what I am looking for too. I am interested in making a personal project and look forward to your next videos. I so want to get away from the aimless wandering and do something I have a passion for with intention. Thanks for the help; you're on a roll!
Hey LuAnne, thanks so much! I wish you all the best with your project.
Great video Scott. It's impressive that you developed a significant project in less than a year. Beautiful work too. I do belief projects or themes are they key to developing as a photo artist. I usually have one or two main themes I am working on and then some smaller projects. One of my projects/themes was the downtown of the small Iowa town I live in, I've photographed on and off over 15 years. I recently discovered some amazing mural art on the back alleys and now that is a mini project. I am looking for one significant project and will use some of the tips you mentioned. I've subscribed and will look forward to more of your videos.
Thanks, Guy! It was about 18 months after I started that I began to post some images from the series. I had the official launch with additional images almost a year after that. I'm more than 3 years in now and the project continues. Glad you found the video helpful. Sounds like some interesting work that you're doing.
This is such a beautiful video! I have gotten into food styling and food photography and this is super inspiring. Thank you! :)
I'm so glad it helped you! Thanks for the kind words.
Thank you for sharing your insights. And your works look awesome.
I appreciate it!
Lovely Photographs, well done. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much!
Hi Scott... I just found your channel and this is the first video I've watched. Yes, I've liked and subscribed. Thank you for your insights and thoughts.... it has me rethinking my hobby as a photographer.
Thanks so much Rich!
Thank you for sharing. The right message for me at the right time. Thank you for triggering my inspiration, again.
You're Welcome! I'm glad it came at the right time. Thanks for watching.
Your work is so beautiful! And terrific video. I really like your idea of waiting a few weeks to edit. Thanks for sharing✨
Thanks for commenting Sheree. I'm glad you liked it :)
Thanks for sharing. Gives me hope. 😊
You’re welcome 😊 Good luck!
Great video Scott. Quite inspirational actually. As a photographer, I've been working on materializing a few ideas into one or two personal photographic projects.
Thanks Arturo! Good Luck with your own project!
Excellent and lovely work too!!!
Many thanks!
Beautiful Works, Inspiring Video thanks Scott
Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, Scott. Very easy to follow the points that you are trying to convey. Please keep your channel going.
Love the idea for your project and it's something I've been trying to do myself. I enjoy photographing architecture, even have a tilt shift lens! Unfortunately, here in Ireland there's just not the same opportunities for finding those stunning examples. Then there's our weather...
But you have inspired me to do something.
I've sold a few prints on other subjects and the buzz is terrific. But, as you say, I want to be more focused on a theme for my own satisfaction.
Thanks so much John! My project started in Vancouver where we do have some great examples of MCM architecture but where the weather is damp and grey for a good part of the year. But late spring and summer are usually sunny which provided the light I needed. Good luck with your project!
love! I recognize many of these locations. incredible shots
Awesome! Thank you!
top video. you are one of my favorite photo tubers.... and thats actual only three thx.
Wow...Thanks so much!
Great video with some nice insights for current and future photography artist. Nice to see someone with a reason or purpose for their images being created rather than the random pointers and shooters with a prayer of capturing something that contains the ever elusive "it" image.
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
Loved this and perfect timing. "People will buy if it resonated with you/me" Wow!!!
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.
Great video! Very well done!
Thanks sister!
Thank you for sharing the story
You're welcome. I appreciate you watching!
Just stumbled on this… What an inspiring thing. Thank you!
Thanks so much, Philip. I'm glad you found this!
A great story and exercise. Very good for someone that may consider a project, thank you.
Thank you! So glad you think so!
Thanks for this video Scott. I am going to use this info to inform my next series of paintings too. Keep making these videos
Hi Mike, I'm glad it helped! I have lots of videos planned.
Thanks for this video, I am, for several years in the position you were, and this video inspires me to keep going, thank you
Thanks...glad it helped. Good luck with it!
Very thoughtful video. Thank you
Glad you like it Brant...thanks!
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Absolutely stunning work
I appreciate it!
Thanks for sharing, it’s inspiring!
You're welcome! I'm happy to know you were inspired.
Im glad this pooped up on my YT feed, really enjoyed this Scott and currently fleshing out a couple of project ideas so found your thoughts on this subject to be interesting indeed. Also now following in IG too
I'm glad it popped up too! Good luck with your project.
Old guy near Toronto. Excellent script and execution of narration. Appreciated the pace and clarity. Subscribed, and will be watching for more of your work.
Thanks Edward! I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. I've got lots of stuff planned.