Making it as an Introvert (feat. Simon Baxter)
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2017
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As an introvert I have always found it challenging to compete in the freelance photography world, but I've learnt some tricks which have helped. On a recent trip to Lindisfarne I made this video to talk about looking after yourself, choosing your photography genre, and some business tips as well when selling yourself to clients, all without having to fake extroversion. I also had a great time sitting down with photographer Simon Baxter to hear about his experience as a solo woodland and landscape photographer. Share this video on if you found it helpful and subscribe for future videos.
Simon Baxter:
RUclips Channel: / simonbaxterphotography
Website: baxter.photos/
#introvert #photography #simonbaxter
damn this actually made me pretty emotional, as a teenager surrounded by teachers, friends, parents pushing me to be louder, more assertive, more extroverted, it was really nice to hear another perspective, that success in a creative field can come without completely sacrificing who i truly am. cheers.
You are the antithetical embodiment of the Peter Mckinnon archetype that is so popular and frequently imitated in this community. Not to take away from Peter as I enjoy both of your content, however for very different reasons. What I appreciate about you is your vulnerability, and genuinely authentic approach towards whatever message it is that your are attempting to convey. Always look forward to your video drops and I think this was a solid topic that resonates with a lot of people. Cheers!!
Sean is just like a brother, you can cry on to, and he will tell you to be strong and you will be strong right after he told you to because you trust him that much. Peter is like a brother too, you can trust him too to cry onto but both of you will end up laugh at it afterwards and you will say fuck it i will do that mistakes again if i got a chance. You do the mistakes again, you run to Peter, never to Sean.
I don't agree . Peter McKinnon is an extrovert. Full enery out of a top charisma . But both are good m teacher and amazing brilliant photographer.
@@EliezaBaby I'm so glad he's not like MCKinnon... Not that I dislike him and not that I don't enjoy what he has to offer. But sometimes the Boom & Bash is just too much some days... He's no guru.. But he's entertaining... Sean is real.. Passionate and honest about his photography. And genuinely empathiser. He's a great role. I've been asked to run a photography course for 6 weeks and plan too show some of the group his videos.
Top job Sean!! 👍😀👌🇬🇧
Hi Barry: I agree 100% with you feedback. I also enjoy watching Peter McKinnon but a steady diet of only Peter would be too much. I am really growing to enjoy Sean's channel more and more each video I watch.....Cheers, Keith
EliezaBaby You said you “don’t agree”, but then you reiterated exactly what he said.
It's fantastic to see this video live and thanks again for letting Meg and I be part of it. Excellent message, presentation and production. It was a great day just hanging out in North Yorkshire but next time we'll come to you ;-)
Love your work too!
Simon Baxter yeah Simon, come down to London on the next photo walk with Sean, you and Meg will love it. Tony
Very happy to find out about your channel through this. 👌🏼
Awesome interview Simon, great to hear your story in more detail and how it's all come together for you :)
Thanks for being great subjects, well earned
Fantastic. Outwardly shy, I took much from your video. I feel lifted from my current low spot. Thanks for this film.
Mick Grewcock '
Never feel low for being an introvert.
Bob Barr Neither am I Bob, quite the opposite. I found this video uplifting because it revealed how a man has dealt with his own demon. Quite a boost when dealing with one’s own horned devil!!!
same.
I wanna do this
Everything wonderful happened to me when I started to take walks alone in nature and respect myself as an introvert. It’s how I got started in photography a year ago. I was walking and remembered my childhood dream of being a post card maker (landscape photographer) ☺️
Sean, sometimes for me watching your videos is a mini vacation. I live in a busy city full of noise and light. Your videos are the opposite of that.
Very fleshed out, thoughtful, and moving. I feel that many youtubers' videos are lacking an artistic or human element -- they're too run and gun, too 'i need to produce content'-oriented. With your videos, I always depart feeling better educated as well as being move emotionally. I think this is definitely to be attributed to your thoughtfulness and your attempt to produce something genuine. It definitely shows that you put yourself in your work.
+Boreas97 thanks mate:)
I like this video for a number of reasons. I hate driving somewhere just so I can take my dogs for a walk and am fortunate enough to be within walking distance of a couple of green space trails that will give us up to 5 km walking distance. Secondly, these trails are great for taking photos, different ones at different seasons of the year which also reduces my "hatred" for driving somewhere just to take photos. During the winter, here in Sudbury Canada (about 4hr drive north of Toronto), I will drive about 5 km to get to a park where we can get out, walk across the frozen lake, to get to a trail system of more than 10 km. Walking and photographing in my "backyard" is my favorite thing to do.
Sean,
As I process your message, I realize that those of us who really hear you, we really hear you.
I've photographed people for music packaging, editorial work, corporate reportage, and, fashion. Clients agreed that I was very good at eliciting the "appropriate" look for the particular use of my work.
But, the effort exhausted me, and I had to escape, often into self-destructive behaviors. I "burned-out."
Having been on hiatus from photography for a decade, I'm back, and comfortable with shooting only for my personal vision, insular as that may be perceived. I shoot for my quiet self and am much happier and healthier for it, the vast portfolio of good works I produced over the years of being "walking wounded" not withstanding.
I'm quite comfortable with being a, somewhat rowdy, introvert. I hear you...
Thank-You,
Mike
I'm an introvert and I'm starting my own photography and videography business. I know it will be hard but it's my passion! Thank you for this video, my friend.
Ive done the same thing! and I'm in the same boat... I wish you well brother!
JRR Photography That's awesome and thanks, you too! What's is your Instagram I will give you a follow. Mine is @Divineshot
nice one, bro!
Do not be afraid of being an introvert...go ahead and show your own creative projects. GOOD LUCK.
Zach Hitchcock Yeah!
This is one of those videos that really make you find your true self amongst the noise that's right in front of us.
I like where Simon said "experiencing mother nature and something that she might never repeat again"
Wonderful video as always. As a musician first (video and photo came after) I always struggled with this since making music and playing shows almost always involves going out to bars and venues or getting involved with other people in some way or another. I love people and all the connections that I make but I find it way easier on the whole to be alone or only spend time with my wife. This is something I struggle with constantly and it's nice to hear some tips and nice to know I'm not alone.
I`m blown away. It`s like I sit here and hear my subconscious talking back at me loud. I`m talking about the space, the walks, the need to sometimes go out and wonder so I can talk to myself and see where I am in life. Welcome into my life.
Thanks for this. In society, being an introvert is not 'in', but I couldn't be happier. The Michaela Chung quote is spot on.
Such an inspirational message in a world of loud-talkers. Thank you Sean.
When I was younger, Ive always thought that I am an extrovert. But over the years, I realized that I more introvert than what I actually thought. I enjoy my alone time - when I have the time to go to the woodlands, enjoy the sounds there, no talking, just serene scenes. I will take your "micro holiday" advice as my work schedules have been manic recently, the micro holidays might give me a bit of a break into my own space. Cheers and keep up the good work.
Subject, purpose, personality. This dude 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I appreciate the introspective nature of this video, and quite frankly relieved that it’s not another extrovert making a lot of noise about nothing. Photography RUclips videos are saturated with those types. I am more of an introvert than extrovert. I’m a contemplative photographer. I appreciate the effort here. Thank you! 🙏🏽
Having been an introvert RUclipsr for over a year now, yet following the loud and shouty 'CRUSH IT!' kind of channels, something has always never quite felt right. Since discovering your channel through the recommendation of our mutual chum James P, I've been preparing to stop, hit 'reset', then go again in a more calm, calculated, and comfortable manner. It is such a reassurance and a joy to find more of 'My Kind of People.' Thank you so much Mr T, you really are a truly inspiring Gentleman.
Thanks mate and best of luck.
I really love how you brought your personality into you cinematography in each of your video..in the world full of extravagance and hype, you’ve shown us how to express oneself more subdued, comfortable, thoughtful, but still very interesting and not-boring way..
I found your channel recently. Immediately, I was struck by the quality of your photography and the thoughtfulness of your delivery. Society sees extroverts as the norm, which causes people to exaggerate this trait. What I see is that people who behave like extroverts don't give themselves enough time to think and listen. Nobody is born with all the answers and if you just blabber your way through life, very little will come of it.
100% introvert here. Photography is my recharge alone time. People burn me out. 📷👍
Thank you Sean & Simon for being so open.
You are real... Which is very refreshing. Thank you.
I have had one of the worst weeks in a while. My depression an anxiety have been all over the place. I think this was the video I needed to see. I think this was a reminder that some times I need to just step out of the social circles I've put myself in and be alone. Reset my mind and my mood.
Meg was the real star of this show. But in all honesty, I really connected with everything you were saying. Thank you for taking the time to craft this video. It was meaningful for me.
I felt this; and I tried to let every word, every frame, every note saturate my soul. Thank you for your authenticity.
Always look forward to your videos Sean. Very thoughtful and engaging.
These are your best type of videos. Powerful Sean Tucker.
This video speaks volumes! What a beautiful watch - thank you so much for this!
Wow! Right on Sean! THIS is so inspirational and spot on with bringing and keeping focus in one's life. Thank you for sharing your introspect and perspective.
This video speaks volumes to me in so many ways, I can’t express. Thanks for that.
Words cannot describe how much your videos mean to me, Sean. Thank you *_so_* very much!
This is an amazing piece of work Sean, well worth the wait! It's inspiring to hear you talk about this topic without needing to beat around the bush! Really loved Simon's input too, again, top class!
I find myself coming back to this video every once in a while. Thank you Sean, really.
Another set of pearls Mr T - For many years I was convinced I was an extrovert, until a very wise man pointed out that I was in fact an introvert dressed in an extrovert’s clothing ... only now am I coming to terms with who I really am and my new love, photography, is playing a key role in forging that identity. I am fortunate that I don’t think I’ll ever need to rely on it to make any kind of living, but there is a part of me that is regretful and wished I could maybe test myself to see if I could. You know, take the risk, see if it would have been possible? ... but regrettably I have the ‘excuse’ of being nearer 60, so I don’t need to confront that challenge and put my soul (and pride) on the line. Thanks for the continued inspiration!
There is a thought provoking artistry here that for me stands out from the crowd. RUclips is flooded with so much content fighting for your attention with bright flashing lights. This is such a refreshing change and it's giving me inspiration for my own content I'd like to create.
Always love seeing a compilation from two photographers that I enjoy watching but who are very different styles. Good work lads!
This philosophical series is just wonderful. No useless talk about gear. Just back to: who are you? What kind of photographer are you? And other personal things that influence photography. Carry on the good work Sean!
I must thank you for sharing this video! I felt I could relate to this indeed. Thank you for your time and efforts. Peace and Love.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video! Absolutely fantastic to watch and listen! I agree mr! Beautiful done!
You produce some of the most thoughtful, empowering videos I have seen on youtube. Thank you for your inspiration!
Thanks for this video, Sean. Being an introvert in an extroverts world isn't easy, mostly because we can be perceived as shy and secretive and even cold or distant. But I think introverts also have another very powerful asset over extroverts, that is we are perceived as more humble and honest and perhaps also more spiritual and less superficial (not saying extroverts ARE superficial of course, it's just a matter of perception). As it's a bit harder to get to know an introvert, it's like a reward for people patient enough to get to scratch the surface and discover what's underneath, as opposed to extroverts who will show everything off right away. I guess it's all about playing the hand that you were dealt with instead of trying to get new cards :)
Respect for this video. After following the work of Simon Baxter for a while, this is another channel worth a subscription. Thank you.
This is literally one of the best videos I’ve seen in quite a while. From introvert to introvert, thank you very, very much!
If I had you as my photography teacher, you would be the best teacher to have ever taught me. By far.
As usual another stunning video, thank you Sean, great words of wisdom.
Another nice video, Sean. I spent my career as a teacher and coach, and learned to be able to to harness my inner enthusiasm for my job to break out and act as an extrovert for periods of time. Meanwhile, being alone by a pond waiting for a Heron to pose nicely for me provides the recharge I need for my soul.
Thanks for sharing this video Sean!
This is so pure. I'm really thankful for you making this video.
Great video, and again it seems to have come at just the right moment. Thank you.
Jason
First vid of yours I've seen. Applies far outside of photography too. Thanks for creating it!
The last 20 years of my career involved so much social interaction that I was literally spent at the end of each day. It was an absolutely terrible job for an introvert and it was all I could do to spend a little time with my husband at the end of the day. It was at least six months after retirement before I had any desire to speak to anyone other than family or very close friends. Now that I can have however much "alone" time as I like, social activities are more enjoyable. Still, going out to the beach or into the woods alone with my camera is very much my happy place. Thanks for the insightful vlog and please keep on doing what you do so well!
Thank you so much. I have been struggling to be an extrovert and it has been killing me inside.
I guess i will just embrace who I am.
You are as good a photographer as you are a motivator. Thank you for making me realize that any goodness starts with what is in me.
Excellent, thought provoking, emotional video Sean, your words hit many notes for me. Many thanks for taking the time to put this vlog together and for featuring one of my favourite photographers (and canine pal!)!
Take care of yourself. 🍀👌
Never have I found another individual that I can relate to as I have through watching your videos and hearing your stories. And I never, ever offer comments and yet I have now commented on 2 of your videos. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself and all the time and work you spend on making these awesome videos.
I just found your channel and got stuck with it immediately. Love how you go about yourself and bring other people into your channel. I relate a lot and this also makes me think about myself. Thank you
Sean, you couldn’t have released this video at a better time for me as I am at the very start of what could be a 1 - 2+ year world trip. It’s relieving and inspiring to hear you voice (for as long as I can remember) what I’ve been feeling about conversing and interacting with people, and the inner conflicts on the intro vs extro subject. So thank you for reminding me that the path I’m on is right, so long as it’s my own.
Very inspirational chat, great vision, great editing and Meg and Simon, what a major plus. Love his work. Thank you.
I am glad that there is a content creator like you here on RUclips! Thank you for inspiring photographers like me. I hope you can create more videos in order to inspire other people as well.
" And it is in the solitude of one's thoughts, amidst the wonders of everyday life that we seek the solace that we crave." Great message Sean, thanks for sharing!
This channel is such a breath of fresh air. Your videos are inspiring and original, and I appreciate your introspective and thoughtful commentary on the creative process.
Sean I always said I (especially) like your channel because of your disposition. The work is amazing and the cherry on top, but your overall energy is what wins all the time. Thank you for making this video.
Thank you for this, Sean. Love you as a photographer and love your videos.
I really needed a video like this to watch. Great job 👍🏼
Love the video looking forward to next one
Proud introvert here. Excellent video Sean. Embrace your way, its you after all.
It really helps seeing someone talk about photography who isn't in your face, it helps put things back into perspective. Great video as usual.
As a fellow introvert just getting really back into my photography I found this thoughtful and helpful especially the comments on the things you photograph and why. Thanks Pete
One of the best youtube videos i have watched to date. I can relate to most of the things you said. This video is a rare find. Subscribed!
Once again Sean, I am blown away and OMG when I edit my photos over the weekend I listen to music, but ambient music, no lyrics at the weekend is my rule, and when I travel
to London i have music that helps me get into the zone, music and photography can be great companions, the slow motion and music to this video, just brilliant, loved it.....all!!
That was one of the best youtube videos I have ever seen. I also had no idea that Simon had any medical issues despite following him for quite some time now. You are both amazing guys. Thank you so much for this content.
You really hit a chord with me in this video. I’m definitely in the introvert category and it tied for me why I like photography so much. It also made sense in understanding what kind of photography I enjoy viewing and shooting. Your final comments about where an introvert can have strengths made me think about areas of my life that have nothing to do with photography. A++
Every single video of yours blows me away! Amazing quality and content, Sean!
Hi Sean you amaze me. Just ran into your video via Instagram and could at first not believe the way you talked about introversion, selfdoubts etc. Never read anything like it in connection with photography. You give me the impression that you really understand certain things about life.
I appreciate your effort to help (me and others) through your high level of communication and honesty.
Also the comments are amazingly free of critisism etc. All is relaxing here and I'll come back for more...
Thank you. Your film style in this video is pleasant to watch. I wish you success. :)
Sean: terrific stuff. Thanks for making it and speaking to a different set of creatives.
Just when I was wondering when you'd upload your next video... Love the way you talk, and your editing is so fluent and inconspicuous.
This definitely something I can relate to. Thank you for putting this out, Sean.
Great post dear Sean, Very uplifting and informative. Keep up the wonderful work 👍
Thank you Sean for this video! Really nicely done!
amazing and inspirational as always
To quote another photographer, this video was "absolutely stunning"!
Thanks for your words and hard work making this video. I enjoy the slower, calm feeling of both yours and Simon's videos and it's nice to see more content from people with similar mindsets. Keep up the wonderful work, both of you!
Another excellent video, Sean, with a lot for me to relate to. Spot-on treatment of what it means to be an introvert, IMHO, and the challenges and chances that arise from it. Also thanks for pointing us to Simon Baxter's amazing work (subscribed).
May i say that you guys are BAD ASS !! Chronic pain feom breaking my back and a majority of my bones is what drove me into photography. Multiple head injuries is what turned me from being highly active people person to fleeing society. Im not a normal person anymore according to society. My inspiration comes from secluded places like this. My self esteem is bad, but is counterracted by my lovely and by my work.
Im just a hobby photographer, love unconventional types of photography. Crying hookers, violence, sad road kill being eaten by voltures, and then my soft side of nature, and boudoir.
I only display my generic photos as i dont want to seem like im showing off, and certainly wont go out and take photos of what is trendy at the moment just to get recognition.
Yo sir, you look like the Willem Defoe of photography, and the other guy and his dog are damn cool also. Wish i had the chance to meet the both of ya !
Thanks for your video sir and God Bless :)
Thanks mate. Keep it up:) sounds like you’ve already overcome some heavy stuff.
Great thought provoking and honest video Sean...beautifully filmed and edited as well...that constant battle between "putting on an act"and being the real you is a battle I think a lot more people internalise over than we think... as I saw in my career those who shout loudest are rarely the best or brightest but they get found out eventually !!
Such an inspiration! Spot on video, just spot on. Thank you.
Love, Love, Love this video! Sorry I didn't check it out sooner. Everything was key for me to remember for being the introvert that I am. I really need to give my time space and just to breathe. I find myself getting frustrated at all the little things and I hold myself back from trying to find clients because I'm an introvert or I think that my photos are not "professional" yet. I just dread the long haul as you said, but it's worth a shot. I also loved that you had Simon in it as well and his struggle with chronic pain and how photography and nature has helped that and has brought healing. Thanks so much!
Great video, thank you. Love the photos as well, especially the Megscape!
Great video like always! You got me back into photography awhile back when I first started watching your videos. Keep up the great content!
Man, thank you so much for the videos you make. I have been so inspired and found so much resolve and comfort in your content. Im not usually into youtube content, but your stuff is TV worthy and beyond. Thanks again.
Greetings from Sydney, Australia. Love your work, keep it coming!
As an introvert, the first time i watched your videos (tutorials) i felt a different connection, being a photographer, sometimes when going for shoots i literally would get nervous because i knew I had to try and be an extrovert. This made every shoot so draining. Your channel has constantly reminded me to be who I am and shoot how I see. Thank you
Thank you Sean, this is wonderful!
Once again, wisest of words Sir. I can relate to so much of this as a musician. I've discovered your channel this morning & am on the 4th video already. I have not (for my sins) even delved into your visual creative works yet, just found a connection with your narrative style & approach to things. Your influence & encouragement is far, far greater than I feel you are aware of...
Absolutely on the spot Sean.
Great message, incredible footage! Thank you!
"I am never less alone than while by myself." I used to be the life of the party. As I've aged a little, I've found myself far more refreshed from introspection, but even my current career requires that I interact with the public. It's natural when I'm at work, but when I'm away from it, I'd just rather be alone/with my nuclear family. I've recently found an interest in content creation and testing some waters to see what I like. I liked this video quite a bit. Thank you
This is the kind of content that first attracted me to your vlog, where you took seclusion in a small modern cabin far from the city to reconnect with your passion and creativity. I liked the images, and your processes. But, it was you, what you are that compelled me to follow. And in this one, one could not be amazed at Simon Baxter in his quiet way, his bouncing Meg and total immersion into really capturing something special in his woodland excursions.