The Healing Power of Self Portraits
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In this video I talk about using the camera to overcome our insecurities and our perceived flaws by engaging in vulnerable self portraiture.
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There was a period in my life when I'd take self portraits whenever I'm having intense depressive episode. It's really therapeutic and made the outcome, even the process, made me embrace myself even more. Seeing the photos when I'm in tears or afraid or in agony was reaffirming. It reaffirmed that despite my mental illness, I'm still alive. Gives me hope, really.
Thank you for this video.
This was moving. Both in a sense of soul and a call to action. My turn.
I'm ugly and I'm proud!!
Authentic. Courageous. Brilliant.
Wonderful video. I started taking self portraits to deal with depression. Honestly I did not give too much thought about it, I just started to take pictures of myself. Pictures that I like. It has been a very strong tool.
This video was on my recommended videos and the first I have watched on your channel. This is what I needed! I’m 46 years old and I still hate looking at myself in the mirror, let alone being on the other side of the camera. Your words are absolutely moving and really triggered something inside me. To be vulnerable in front of the camera is a pretty scary thought for me. This is something I will try with a more creative approach, if I can get the nerve up to actually do it. Thank you so much for making this video! 👏🏻
You're welcome. Good luck
Wow. I wanted to get better at photography as an amateur and found your channel. Your content i must say holds my attention because of your honesty and the deep and profound insights on life you have. Please don't stop putting out such great content.
I love your voice. I am not a native speaker. It is so easy to understand. And I share your point of view to photography.
I really hope you're okay now, remember Sean, you are and would be in my morning prayers, always
I appreciate that
You know Sean when I’ve watched your videos I’ve not seen what you describe you see, instead I hear an amazing voice and an awesome talent.
I've been in the same boat when it comes to my thin frame/pale skin concerns. Coming from a macho Hispanic culture also added to the self doubt and low self-esteem. It wasn't until I allowed myself to be okay with not lifting weights when I didn't enjoy it. I allowed myself to by as ease with my irregular tones. I allowed myself to shutout everyone else's voice on the matter that concerned my body. Old habits die hard but its all a work in progress. I feel motivated to take some creative self-portraits! Thank you Sean for inspiring my little reflection and thanks commenters for sharing yourz
Thanks for sharing that my friend
Hi Sean , I Done This Fighting Depression As I Have MS, But What An Eye Opener It Was To See Me So Vulnerable, This Helped Me So Much To Get To Where I Am Now . Only My Wife Has Seen Them And She Was Shocked How I Photograph My Self
Keep Up The Fantastic Work My Friend
Thank you for this, I've only recently started taking self portraits after years of avoiding the camera. I always feel so confronted of pictures of myself particuly the weight even when I look I the mirror I don't feel like a fat person until I see it in a photo. I'm very self conscious about my weight especially when others feel so free to talk about it or comment on the food I eat. But I just decided the other day to do a 52week project with self-portraits to 1. Try feel better about myself
2. Improve my posing so I don't look so bad
3. Improve posing so they photos I take of others look better
4. Have something for my son to look back on in years from (most important)
5. Starting a weightless journey so will be good to compare over time
I ended up writing my feelings on paper when I went through that. Also burned it all, as a cleanse to say goodbye to those feelings and make a clean slate.
A great way to say goodbye and come back afresh
Your self-portrait at 11:20 - it’s as if you are talking to the light.. made me think of your story as an artist whose medium is light; a photographer. Inspired video - thank you.
The cleverest and most meaningful speech I've heard recently.
This sounds incredible. I cannot stand to look at myself in the mirror. I was annorexic for years so I think I probably have quite a distorted self view. So I've decided to try this everyday. just for me. I'll see what happens. Thank you!
You are always open, honest, reflective, introspective, cerebral and a great giver of yourself. I have found no-one else like you on RUclips.
That's very kind my friend. Thank you.
You put feelings of so many into beautiful words.
Hahaha. Welcome to the Club Sean. I spent all my younger years with the same insecurity. And Now, hooray. I'm still not overweight. Not what one would call "Skinny" (I hate that word) but certainly able to manage a normal weight range without many of the other issues that many of those early bullies are probably now battling with. Remember the saying, "He who laughs first, laughs last".
On a more serious note, I appreciate the real depth of your analyses and sensitivity. You are a true artist (and not a bad Philosopher either). All the best in this phase of you life.
I thought this was going to be a midly boring video with pretentious title but still end up fascinated by your thoughts, you're amazing
Everyone's hit on the content, which is really lovely and I believe important [necessary, really] for everyone to hear. But I also want to thank you for the thoughtfulness that you have with the music. Even as I learn photography, I'm very auditory in my approach to the world. Your choice of music really resonates, moves, and inspires me. Often to tears [whether touched or hopeful]. Thanks for all you do.
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Same here, he really opens my eyes towards my photography and how I do things even in my personal life.
@@shafferpatchias3028 Every video is a work of art... incredible talent!
Sean, I have to tell you this video has opened my eyes in so many ways. I am a preacher and the way you expressed about not seeing yourself for who you are came to me as a perfect sermon. Mainly about me feeling inadequate growing up. I also learned a lot about portraits and self portraits. I really appreciate you for this.
I discovered Sean Tucker a couple of hours ago when I watched a Digital Rev photo challenge he did. I loved his work. I thought I’d look at his channel cos I do photography. In fact I found a life coach. I thought I only cried during Call The Midwife. I watched this video and bawled. He’s so beautiful.
Man, this was so inspiring to me, all the things you said about looking in the mirror its so true! Its the way i see myself, been a skinny guy, and all the things about my body and my face! Thank you for sharing and inspire me to get a better perspective off who i am! Sorry my english, and a big hug from a photographer fan in Brazil! Peace! ✌🏻
Thank you, Sean! I love your inspiring photo shooting videos more than any other kinds on youtube, they are so thought-provoking. Please keep updating! Thank you again! Your fan from China!
Absolutely wonderful video and message from a beautiful man, inside and out. Thank you, you put into words what my self-photography means and has always meant to me.
A therapy that some of us needed ... I shall take this challenge. TQSM for sharing. I have that moment when you said, I see my skinny teenage self ... I know exactly what you mean. Thank you so much.
Exploring the human condition through photography is a beautiful thing, whether it be yourself or a complete stranger. You, sir, are one of a kind and a true inspiration. I wish you all the best going forward.
Anytime I'm in a rut, your videos and words inspire me to get motivated and shoot something new.
This is me saying from the bottom of heart the most sincere THANK YOU.
Thank you for sharing these personal moments. You give encouragement to others - to me - to look more deeply, to seek awareness.
Simply Beautiful x be well x be happy x be kind both to yourself & others ❤️
Sean. I found this particular video very moving. Tears actually. I am one who has always been a person prone to being a little heavier. Kind of bulky more than anything else. My image of myself was not always very flattering instead it tended to be that I have been a shirt on guy at the beach or pool. I will practice this exercise and try to take photos in ways that I think are uncomfortable for me, but maybe how people see me. I watch all of your youtube content and so enjoy your candor and approach to life and photagraphy. I am sorry for your recent situation, but as you are finding out, all things lead to growth in some way or another. I have mentioned previously your preacher-like presentation and truly appreciate your honesty and words. Thank you.
Thanks Randy. I appreciate that
So more difficult than photographing other people! Those sequence of triptychs is outstanding. Excellent pics!
Sean - you are a very, very beautiful person. And brave. Thank you for that.
Sean, I’m almost speechless watching and more importantly listening to this spiritual investment . You may or may not realize it but you are on a divine mission. In some powerful and perhaps indescribable way, your photography is a tool to help you accomplish that mission. It’s as though you’re a pastor of sorts for the “entire” RUclips community-your sharing touches and moves the soul without mans religious foolishness. Your self-portraits are revealing; your messages are pure. I’m praying with you my Brother on this journey of life. Be kind to yourself. Peace be your journey.
That means a lot my friend. Thank you:)
When your videos hit my daily subscriptions list, they take priority in my watch later playlist.
I don't mind taking the occasional self portrait, but I've never thought of using the techniques that you've shown.
I've had a physical disability since birth, and I'm 51 now, and achieved a lot, I think, but making myself vulnerable for a self portrait is something that I haven't done yet. If you can lay bare your insecurities, I think I can, too.
Thank you for making this video, Sean.
I've only been watching your videos for a few weeks now but when I listen to you... my mind seems to almost change about my personal thoughts about myself and my photography right at that second. And I just want to say thank you, truly from the bottom of my heart thank. Every video that I have viewed make me feel like it was an answer that I have been looking for my whole life and coincidently enough, it also feels like your videos come up on my feed right at the time I need them.
My turn
Thank you for this video! Tried this yesterday and ended up shooting for over 3 hours and really liked the photos I got and also opened my eyes a bit on how I actually look or how others see me.
I got inspired by you and did some honest portraits of myself tonight for the first time, it has been a great experience and you are absolutely right about the distorted self-image we get from looking into the mirror.
So inspired, My Turn...thanks Sean!
Your videos always make me feel better about life. Thank you.
Another really inspirational piece, and apart from agreeing with 99% of the comments below I think the way you lean away from "gear" is extremely helpful! (Although the GR3 is very tempting haha)
I wonder if you realise what a special person you are, Sean? Your approach to the work you put out is so unique and human. I never fail to benefit from your videos and am always inspired by your photography. I hope you keep doing this work for a long time. You're definitely one of the people out there making this crazy world a better place for the rest of us.
Fantastic video, I've always been more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it, I have low confidence in how I project myself (in fact, starting youtube was a means to try and overcome that!) - this feels like a logical next step. Thank you!
I love a good story. It intensifies interest in your work for the observer. Excellent video and thanks for sharing!
I would like to recommend a Spanish photographer. I love this Spanish photographer work, his name is Alberto Garcia Alix. He has a really good self portraits, and portraits. He photographed the 80s in Madrid, and himself in those days. Maybe you like his work. He has a really good quote talking about the 80's in Madrid, drugs, freedom... after the end of the dictatorship. "De donde no se vuelve"(From where there is no return)
Thanks Sean for all your videos!!
This made me cry... I still can’t pinpoint why, but it moved me from deep within! Thank you Sean❤️
You are a beast bro. I really love your videos, the quotes you use in many of your video openings. You are incredibly smart. It would be a real honor to be your friend. Thanks for all your insights.
Hey brother, you're a beautiful creature. Thank you for sharing this.
Hi Sean,
Fantastic video that came at the perfect time for me. Thank you fir helping me on my journey and best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺. Keep going.
Cheers Steve
Your journey through hard honesty is very inspiring. I know exactly what you mean by a balanced self awareness. I will practice.
I hear you.. and agree with everything you said.. and i am doing this now also but i cannot let the world see them... simple because all they have ever seen and known is the images of what i only wanted them to see.. ...
Wonderful light in your portraits, and within... Love it. And thanks.
Your work through photos and these videos are really of high quality, not because of technicalities but the message in each one. Thanks Sean you're inspiring.
Late to the party as I only now have seen this for the first time. But I just wanted to say this is a great video, and those are some cracking self portraits.
Beautifully worded video and take on self portraits. Great work and mindset.
Great good for thought, Sean. We are all struggling to see the real us, and the exercise of showing yourself the raw “you” it should overcome you’re frustration of not being what you thought or hoped you should be. Thank man.👍 great self portraits
I still have a minor little body image problem with myself. I was the complete opposite of what you described, I was a pretty fat kid, and lots of my classmates made fun of it, they made sure that I remember everything for life, which is pretty sad, and I'm not sorry for me, I'm sorry for them. But nontheless, I never felt really secure in my body, and two things helped me a lot fixing that. Once I got together with a girl, and the first time she saw me without a shirt, she said "God you look good." And I mean, that's pretty cool if I think about it, I never had that image in my head... The second major breakthrough was the first moment where I sat down in front of my camera, and recorded the first ever video for RUclips. I watched it back, and what I saw was nearly not as bad as I imagined and always saw in the mirror.
I can 100% get behind the idea of self portraits, and I love your work trying to help people with videos like this, just don't stop! Thanks for being here for us! 🙂
Congrats man your portraits are awsome and you really showed us what person you are really in term of image through photography I will do that exercise soon
A great hank you and much love
Hank you Sean for posting this. Really thought provoking and insightful.
Thank you for sharing all of those thoughts and ideeas. As always.. an inspiration.
U always try to make me a better human!!
Just found your channel, beautiful video, photo is beautiful, you and your thoughts are beautiful.
Subscribed!! ❤️
Thank you for your inspiring words, now it is time for me for reflection.
I've been self conscious about one of my canine teeth grew in front of the rest of my teeth looking like a misplaced vampire fang. Needless to say I don't like smiling in front of people. Thanks for the encouragement to try getting over it.
A girl I’ve been seeing took some photos of me the other day on my camera and it’s really blown my mind
One of your best videos so far
This was beyond moving and inspirational. Quite possibly the best video I have ever seen on RUclips. Wow! This was AMAZING.
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much Sean
I was the same as a young man, hated being skinny now, at 56, I wouldn't want to be any other way. I still cant stand having photos taken of me though.
Great self portrait Vlog, thanks for sharing
This made an impact, very moving and inspiring thanks for sharing 🙏
Honest and deeply inspiring. I remember when you brought Fiona Lark to your channel, it was a changing point for me, how she sneak into her photographs in an almost ghostly or magic way. It was a fascinating revelation. That took me at this point, like a following chapter, the point when a self-portrait turns into an exploration of ourselves and a redemption for insecurities or a beaten self-esteem, where vulnerability becomes something powerful. Thanks, again. The collection of photos is fascinating.
Stunning journey and wonderful life lesson. Thanks so much!
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Our shame is deep. For shame is the result of soul injury. Mirrors,
however, are sacred, not only because they permit us to witness
the body we are fortunate this time around to be in, but because
they permit us to ascertain the condition of the eternal that rests
behind the body, the soul. As an ancient Japanese proverb states:
when the mirror is dim, the soul is not pure.
Art is the mirror, perhaps the only one, in which we can see our
true collective face. We must honor its sacred function. We must
let art help us - Alice Walker
Thanks. I have had that mirror impression often. It's as if someone else entirely was there. I've never liked images of myself, not because I am vain, but due to viewing myself from the inside. My outward image doesn't seem to match who I am to myself. Most people don't know much about me and my impression from how they treat me seems as though my face says I am someone unlike myself, a plain women with no distinct memorable qualities, someone with no remarkable features. But if they would simply get to know me they would possibly see me quite different, someone with a diverse past of remarkable experiences and knowledge. As I think about it I don't recall anyone having taken my image in quite some time, so maybe I should take one to have on hand just for the funeral in some future time. By the way, I always admired men with all those veins and other features since that gave me the impression it occurred when those men were strong and used their hands and arms often.
Really enjoyed that. So good that you can open up to people and yourself and especially when you are obviously going through a relationship break up and that you still appear strong. It's great you achieve as you do despite your reservations about yourself. Wish I could be so strong but maybe I will find courage to try the self portrait thing as you suggest. I hate looking in mirrors never mind trying to find a nice angle etc. Mirrors are only for shaving and only because without it would be dangerous!! Anyway, thanks for this really enjoyed it as I do most of your stuff. Take care and keep the videos coming.
Great words... Thank you
This was unexpectedly insightful.
Cig Harvey is worth your time... Thanks for another excellent video...
Thanks a lot Sean!
Wow. One of the most relevant, inspirational, and helpful videos I’ve ever seen on RUclips. Thank you.
Thanks Again for the wonderfull content.
Happy Easter, Sean! Thanks for an incredibly insightful and truly helpful video. Your vulnerability invites each of us to be more gentle with ourselves... and hopefully with others... and uses self portraiture as a means for transformation and acceptance. My deepest thanks.
I was a weedy kid, always too skinny and felt bad about my body as well ... by my 30s my body changed and i was told I was too fat ... never looked good to my family ... I have been taking self portraits since my 30s to embrace my changes ... now in my 60s, I still do it to find a way to embrace myself ... scars, fat and all!!! I totally get what you are saying!!!
Only been a subscriber for a little more than a month now. I really love the introspection you bring to your channel. It makes me self reflect as well
Such an amazing video… kind and wise word. And you are relatively so young. It’s nice to watch your mature videos in this ocean of vain videos of RUclips
What a wonderful vlog, really caught me off guard. I've suffered for as long as can remember from body dysmorphia and am never happy. I tried this and I actually loved the pictures. Thank you, not just for the vlog but for the open and personal admissions. This will help people more than you will ever know.
Thank you lots for putting into such beautiful words the importance of this art.
I like to say that I'm recovering from self hate one self portrait at a time and I'm convinced everyone should try it!
Stellar shots !
Thank you for making this. Your message was so positive I cried a bit.
loved this. I am trying this for sure.
Thank you.
This is a great video. Self portraits are a great way of seeing yourself in a new light. They’re also a great way to give you some inspiration and force you to be creative. I did some creative self portraits in a video I made shooting Cinestill 800T where I made myself into a character and I really loved the results I got!
As always Sean, your video is inspiring and gives a lot to reflect on. Thank you.
What A Nice Video
Your Words And The Whole Theme oF This Video Touched Me In A Way
Well I Have The Same Problem My Self
I Am A Street Photographer
And I Don’t Like My Self In The Photos
Well I Think I Need To Do This Self Portrait Session
So I Can Discover My Self Again
Thank You Sean For Sharing This With Us
Peace .....
Another deep, insightful, relatable, and, impactful video! I have tried to do this before but only have taken one self portrait so far. Thank you for the inspiration. Going to take one right now!
I love this and all that you had to say. Thank you for this video.
What a wonderful Self-Portrait Sean, I may give this a go as I always see your advice as sound advice.