Thank you for touching on self pressure and doubt, that’s something I know we all have going on in different ways and I feel comforted in listening to your words and knowing I’m not the only one. Also travelling seems to be a good getaway of one’s mind. Amazing video loved both images and footage 🎞️
If you want something other than a typical beach holiday, this is indeed the best time to visit. That freedom and sense of lack of fear is true of most of Greece's rural areas and not just the islands.
On trips like that I realised that I enjoy the process the most when I take one camera and one type of film. That helps me to reduce the anxiety of having too many choices. For example, Nikon FA with Ferrania P30 and a 50mm lens.
Perfectly understandable, for this trip I actually bought only lomo 800, the rest of the films I had already and just scooped them out of the fridge ahah. Appreciate the tip, will do that on other trips.
Thanks for watching I think feelings like these are part of what being a photographer or creative of some sort entails, I think they’re necessary to progress and do bigger or better things :)
I am so ready to travel again! Last trip was before the pandemic. At least now I have my shiny new Fuji X100V to capture the experience. Spring is my favourite season so for now it’s nice to enjoy the fine weather at home after a long winter. Excellent snaps and presentation as usual … ta very much! 📷🙂
If you come to Greece again, don't miss to visit Amorgos, the easternmost island of the Cyclades! I lost my heart and soul there in 1984 ... Things have changed there since then, of course, but the scenery is just breathtaking. If you visit the mainland, the area of Leonidio (East Peloponnese) could be interesting (depending on what you like to find) ...
I don't think i ever could meditate the traditional way, but this video felt like that for me. I think that was maybe what you hoped. You achieved that.
Lovely and evocative, which I have grown to expect from your videos. Many years ago I wondered into a book store and found a remaindered copy of a book called A Greek Portfolio by the photographer Constantine Manos. It has been with me for half a century and many of the wonderful images in that book came rushing back while watching your equally wonderful video.
Beautifully crafted!! - Thanks a lot for sharing! -I always enjoy your unexited comments, Tatjana and your poetic approach to lyric! - The bw-footage seems very archaic to me...giving me an association between the serendipity of a lazy summerday and some "Alexis Sorbas- locations".....! - Maybe you should try Zante (Zakynthos) next, it's the most south Ionic Island, great coastlines and landscapes and should not be too touristy by now...or Hydra, an island closer to Athens, were Leonard Cohen met his Marianne.... and lot's of local artists live....! Wish you a lot of inspiring moments and a great time!
Thank you so much Margot, I appreciate the insight there I will look up those places as I do know I need to go back, this was only a little glimpse at an amazing country and people. I love your association of footages there and I agree that was also the effect I was looking for. All the best to you 🙏🏻
@@TatianaHopper Hello Tatjana!- Thanks for your answer!- Travelling is such an inspiring way of experiencing so many different things...wether we bring a camera or not! I got stuck in a boring job till the end of the year, but already making plans where to go.... lot's of plans...! 🙂In Greece on the mainland the Pilion is a great very rural and basic area....In case Vienna is on your shortlist for traveling, please let me know....🙂that's where I live most of the time ! One more thing: I think you recently mentioned films that have a great impact on photography.... I saw a wonderful one last evening called "Dutch Light". Thanks again for sharing your work and thoughts...!- 🙏 makes me feel connected in creation...😊
Your photographs are excellent. I love how this trip connected with experiences from your past and present and that - through photography - you could not only make connections with photography and your mental/emotional life experiences but with the greater history of photography itself. The shot of the father and son with the boat is really special. Thanks so much for sharing this trip and your experience with us. 🙌
I have recently bought a camera and your videos and words are truly inspiring and motivating. I can't find a video anymore where you talked and recommended an online print shop. Can you link it again pls?
Since my left eye is dominant, it’s probably hard for me to shoot with my right eye 👁️ while having my left eye opens… I don’t know… I was told this’s how you supposed to use a Leica rangefinder 😊
Respected T, you’re a great photographer, greater film maker and even greater writer and a tutor. Thank you for doing this 😊 cheers from Melbourne, Australia
Im currently planning my first out of country trip with my partner. It's been a long time coming for me. This past 2 years has been pretty rough. I need change and i need to do something extremly different with my life. All i really want is to travel. Any way i can, i will as long as my family is okay. We are gonna go to Japan for like a week and my goal is to just forget everything and immerse myself in another country. Im going to get lost so i can hopefully find a new perspective on life and general. It's been screaming at me for years and i can't ignore it anymore
I think for me it was super important and that’s why I try to travel as often as I can even though life doesn’t always allow for it, but I think it’s necessary for the soul, to rest and give yourself a new perspective, I hope you have an amazing time in Japan and that it gives you the break you need, much love!
I can imagine the still and the calm of many of those images. Very poetic. Greek colors are a very strong blue and white, but there is always a good argument for monochrome when you create and narrate as you have shown. I enjoyed this Tatiana. I am closing my eyes and imagining a wee coastal village there, some sardines on a plate with nothing but olive oil and soft bread to help polish it off. And a glass of wine. Peace.
I missed your comment there, but yes I love that closing your eyes and imagining that scene, definitely in par with reality. Thank you for watching and commenting! Peace!
Not sure if I commented here or not so apologies for repetition if so. This is the sort of video I like. Thoughtful, expressive with some great photos. Empty restaurant my favourite.
Your work on this video gives me a completely different perspective on photography and life . Slow life and let it be , whatever will come will come , the principle of Tao philosophy . Let the world turn and we flow with it .
Stunning video, Tatiana. Excellent video and photography work too. And enjoying what you are doing is giving awesome results. You did a fantastic job, my friend. Antoine.
@@TatianaHopper I’m so thankful for your videos! They serve as the perfect reminder to find time in my own life to photograph. And offer a friend in an intentionally lonely moment of time for me. Glad I get to experience your journey 💕
Seriously, your videos keep getting better and better. But perhaps more importantly, the way you take photos and how you reflect on your process is very inspiring - your philosophy and distinctive photographic style makes me want to shoot more often than I do. I really love the images here and look forward to seeing more videos like this.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate your words, I can sense that myself, the evolution you talk about. I think making videos about other photographers and constantly dedicating myself to photography has most definitely made me a better photographer! Thanks for watching and all the best!
Thank you so much I really appreciate it and yes the Azores is somewhere I want to visit, curiously enough my brother has been there and he described the same feeling!
While your photography and editing are always great, I really appreciate that your narrative was very personal in this video. I am glad you shared this experience with us.
Thank you that’s a point I wanted to turn to, I didn’t want to make videos about my photography in the same manner I did before, because I really wanted it to be about the narrative and what I felt about the place kind of like a visual diary so that’s what I went for :)
the image at 8:18 portrait of Sophie under arches is brilliant doesn't matter if its set up or spontaneity seen and captured, the composition and light is spectacular even if that was my only shot the trip would be worth it thank you for sharing. side note for me I've rarely found color images to be "silent" as color for me always has more energy inits very essence thus the B W work is able to communicate silence better
Thank you so much David! I so appreciate your words that portrait is also one of my favourites of this bunch, agree with you on the colour and silence, I don’t think it’s impossible but it’s definitely much harder to attain.
📍Where should I travel next?
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The Jewish Ghetto in Venice (Italy) is a quiet world apart from the busy touristy areas !
Algarve, Portugal
@@MusicJunky3 been to Venice but I don’t think I have been there thank you for the suggestion!
@@jz8638 going this year still.
Great work Tatiana! All the best from a loyal Greek fan !
Thank you so much! Much love to Greece!
Greetings from Greece! Love the poetic fell of your content! Rarely found in youtube!
Great work!! Color photos are incredible, especially those shot on Gold. Also the P30 is looking gooooooood.
Thanks so much, appreciate it 🙏🏻
Thank you for touching on self pressure and doubt, that’s something I know we all have going on in different ways and I feel comforted in listening to your words and knowing I’m not the only one. Also travelling seems to be a good getaway of one’s mind. Amazing video loved both images and footage 🎞️
Amazing, glad my videos can be helpful in many ways and yes you’re right there, it’s a getaway of the mind!
If you want something other than a typical beach holiday, this is indeed the best time to visit. That freedom and sense of lack of fear is true of most of Greece's rural areas and not just the islands.
I’m looking forward to visit more of Greece, possibly mainland next time, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
@@TatianaHopper I would definitely recommend the Pelion region of central Greece. It has stunning mountain scenery and fab beaches.
love every single photo
Thank you so much! 🤍
On trips like that I realised that I enjoy the process the most when I take one camera and one type of film. That helps me to reduce the anxiety of having too many choices. For example, Nikon FA with Ferrania P30 and a 50mm lens.
Perfectly understandable, for this trip I actually bought only lomo 800, the rest of the films I had already and just scooped them out of the fridge ahah. Appreciate the tip, will do that on other trips.
@@TatianaHopper I forgot to say it's a great video!
@@39exposures thank you so much! 🙏🏻
I loved this. I relate to the feeling lost at times part. I enjoyed your thoughts. Thanks.
Thanks for watching I think feelings like these are part of what being a photographer or creative of some sort entails, I think they’re necessary to progress and do bigger or better things :)
@@TatianaHopper Definitely!
Beautiful Images Tatiana!! Loved the Video and would love to see you tackle the Faroe Islands.
Somewhere I thought of going actually! Have you been or are you from there ?
@@TatianaHopper Never been, in my Bucket List!
Beautiful work!
Thank you! 🤍
Beautiful video and excellent photos Tatiana, I very much enjoyed this. 🙂❤
Thank you so much Rich! I really appreciate it 🙏🏻🤍
I am so ready to travel again! Last trip was before the pandemic. At least now I have my shiny new Fuji X100V to capture the experience. Spring is my favourite season so for now it’s nice to enjoy the fine weather at home after a long winter. Excellent snaps and presentation as usual … ta very much! 📷🙂
Amazing! I hope you go travelling and you have a lot of fun in capturing it with your Fuji, all the best and thank you for watching ✌🏻
Lovely photos & some great insight! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much Sophie, appreciate it ✨
Interesting place. 🎉
It really is!
Beautiful work, you should be very proud of yourself
Thank you so much Roy!
"I enjoy it" is something we should embrace as creatives, do we enjoy the creation of images and find it enjoyable
Absolutely Jay, I think it’s something so simple but it can easily be diluted and lost :)
This was really spectacular. The images and story were both compelling. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Robbie, I’m really glad you enjoyed it!
really beautiful video, images, words.
Thank you so much Rebecca, appreciate your comment! 🙏🏻
If you come to Greece again, don't miss to visit Amorgos, the easternmost island of the Cyclades!
I lost my heart and soul there in 1984 ... Things have changed there since then, of course, but the scenery is just breathtaking.
If you visit the mainland, the area of Leonidio (East Peloponnese) could be interesting (depending on what you like to find) ...
Thank you for the suggestions! Much appreciated!
I don't think i ever could meditate the traditional way, but this video felt like that for me. I think that was maybe what you hoped. You achieved that.
Lovely and evocative, which I have grown to expect from your videos. Many years ago I wondered into a book store and found a remaindered copy of a book called A Greek Portfolio by the photographer Constantine Manos. It has been with me for half a century and many of the wonderful images in that book came rushing back while watching your equally wonderful video.
Wow thank you so much that’s very kind, I really appreciate the thoughtful words about my work and video. Wishing you all the best! ✨
Beautifully crafted!! - Thanks a lot for sharing! -I always enjoy your unexited comments, Tatjana and your poetic approach to lyric! - The bw-footage seems very archaic to me...giving me an association between the serendipity of a lazy summerday and some "Alexis Sorbas- locations".....! - Maybe you should try Zante (Zakynthos) next, it's the most south Ionic Island, great coastlines and landscapes and should not be too touristy by now...or Hydra, an island closer to Athens, were Leonard Cohen met his Marianne.... and lot's of local artists live....! Wish you a lot of inspiring moments and a great time!
...sorry, don't know why my text got crossed out....?
Thank you so much Margot, I appreciate the insight there I will look up those places as I do know I need to go back, this was only a little glimpse at an amazing country and people. I love your association of footages there and I agree that was also the effect I was looking for. All the best to you 🙏🏻
@@TatianaHopper Hello Tatjana!- Thanks for your answer!- Travelling is such an inspiring way of experiencing so many different things...wether we bring a camera or not! I got stuck in a boring job till the end of the year, but already making plans where to go.... lot's of plans...! 🙂In Greece on the mainland the Pilion is a great very rural and basic area....In case Vienna is on your shortlist for traveling, please let me know....🙂that's where I live most of the time ! One more thing: I think you recently mentioned films that have a great impact on photography.... I saw a wonderful one last evening called "Dutch Light". Thanks again for sharing your work and thoughts...!- 🙏 makes me feel connected in creation...😊
Your photographs are excellent. I love how this trip connected with experiences from your past and present and that - through photography - you could not only make connections with photography and your mental/emotional life experiences but with the greater history of photography itself. The shot of the father and son with the boat is really special. Thanks so much for sharing this trip and your experience with us. 🙌
Thanks so much I really appreciate your kind words I’m glad you see all those connections until the next one! :)
I have recently bought a camera and your videos and words are truly inspiring and motivating.
I can't find a video anymore where you talked and recommended an online print shop. Can you link it again pls?
Thanks for watching! I think it's in the Gordon Parks video, check it out here on the channel.
A very "wabi-sabi" approach to photography!
Indeed! Thank you so much Dan!
@@TatianaHopper you're welcome!
Since my left eye is dominant, it’s probably hard for me to shoot with my right eye 👁️ while having my left eye opens…
I don’t know… I was told this’s how you supposed to use a Leica rangefinder 😊
Respected T, you’re a great photographer, greater film maker and even greater writer and a tutor. Thank you for doing this 😊 cheers from Melbourne, Australia
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words! ✨🙌
Lovely video. For future videos, just think about making those words a little bigger, tough to read.
Thank you for watching and for the feedback, will do, much appreciated 🤝🏻
Im currently planning my first out of country trip with my partner. It's been a long time coming for me. This past 2 years has been pretty rough. I need change and i need to do something extremly different with my life. All i really want is to travel. Any way i can, i will as long as my family is okay. We are gonna go to Japan for like a week and my goal is to just forget everything and immerse myself in another country. Im going to get lost so i can hopefully find a new perspective on life and general. It's been screaming at me for years and i can't ignore it anymore
I think for me it was super important and that’s why I try to travel as often as I can even though life doesn’t always allow for it, but I think it’s necessary for the soul, to rest and give yourself a new perspective, I hope you have an amazing time in Japan and that it gives you the break you need, much love!
I’m now in the transition from shooting 35mm SLR to 6x6 TLR 🎉
Beautiful photos and imagery, as always, Tatiana! Looks like a great trip.
Thank you so much Ted, hope you’re keeping well!
@@TatianaHopper Doin' fine. Always enjoy your work, T!
really nice. everything. esp the portrait of sophie.
Thank you Marcus! I really appreciate it! 🙏🏻
I can imagine the still and the calm of many of those images. Very poetic. Greek colors are a very strong blue and white, but there is always a good argument for monochrome when you create and narrate as you have shown. I enjoyed this Tatiana. I am closing my eyes and imagining a wee coastal village there, some sardines on a plate with nothing but olive oil and soft bread to help polish it off. And a glass of wine. Peace.
I missed your comment there, but yes I love that closing your eyes and imagining that scene, definitely in par with reality. Thank you for watching and commenting! Peace!
@TatianaHopper Absolutely. I love your channel. You have a soothing personality, and I wish you well. Please keep up with the great content!
I admire your work and knowledge your skill. Your story telling. Thank you so much.
I appreciate that thank you so much!
Not sure if I commented here or not so apologies for repetition if so. This is the sort of video I like. Thoughtful, expressive with some great photos. Empty restaurant my favourite.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much Geoff! Much appreciate it ✌🏻
Your work on this video gives me a completely different perspective on photography and life . Slow life and let it be , whatever will come will come , the principle of Tao philosophy . Let the world turn and we flow with it .
Yes, such a good reference the Tao philosophy. Agree completely and thank you so much for your very kind comment! I appreciate it :)
Wow, another great spur for visual and cognitive pondering. From one seeking prompts for trying to get their s*** together. ;-)
Thank you Craig! So glad you enjoy it I appreciate it! All the best!
Tatiana, I live in thessaloniki, Greece. If you visit let me know and I can show you around! I'd be glad to.
Thank you so much, I would love to! And Greece is definitely a country I’m coming back to :)
I like the ‘Intermezzo’. Especially, it’s composition. ❤
Thank you me too it’s one of my favourites!
Love it! Well done, im a fan. Very nice pictures and stories!
Thank you very much! Really appreciate that!
Very nice it’s clear you have a passion for the place.
Yes I do! Thank you!
Awesome video and quality as always!
Thank you so much Clayton! :)
Great video Tatiana 👍
Glad you liked it! Thank you!
Nice thoughts and visuals. Enjoyed all of it. Looks like a place I would like to visit one day. Thank you!
Thank you so much! And yes do visit if you have the chance, I think it’s fascinating!
@@TatianaHopper 💕💕
Stunning video, Tatiana.
Excellent video and photography work too.
And enjoying what you are doing is giving awesome results.
You did a fantastic job, my friend.
Antoine.
Thank you so much Toine! I so appreciate your words and glad you’ve enjoyed both the photos and video :)
"To photograph just for the sake of it" - best quote! Imagine you just started to photograph as a kid.
Thank you! ✨
Love the self portrait at 6:26!! 😊 the different layers of buildings and the conversation that the colors have is really interesting to me
Thank you so much Kevin! Also one of my favourites! Cheers for watching!
@@TatianaHopper I’m so thankful for your videos! They serve as the perfect reminder to find time in my own life to photograph. And offer a friend in an intentionally lonely moment of time for me. Glad I get to experience your journey 💕
The texture in that photo of the dad and his son and the composition make for an incredibly beautiful photo - nice work!
Thank you so much Levi!
Seriously, your videos keep getting better and better. But perhaps more importantly, the way you take photos and how you reflect on your process is very inspiring - your philosophy and distinctive photographic style makes me want to shoot more often than I do. I really love the images here and look forward to seeing more videos like this.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate your words, I can sense that myself, the evolution you talk about. I think making videos about other photographers and constantly dedicating myself to photography has most definitely made me a better photographer! Thanks for watching and all the best!
Hello, could you make a video about Milagros Caturla photography?
Can you do a video about Thomas Ruff's photography please ?
I felt like this in the Azores once. SIlence and abandonment in the middle of the Atlantic. Beautiful pictures and text and videography.
Thank you so much I really appreciate it and yes the Azores is somewhere I want to visit, curiously enough my brother has been there and he described the same feeling!
While your photography and editing are always great, I really appreciate that your narrative was very personal in this video.
I am glad you shared this experience with us.
Thank you that’s a point I wanted to turn to, I didn’t want to make videos about my photography in the same manner I did before, because I really wanted it to be about the narrative and what I felt about the place kind of like a visual diary so that’s what I went for :)
@stathatospanos Kefalonia Island photography
Out of Season , peace ... go where there are less and find peace .... solitude and meaning.
Agreed, thank you!
the image at 8:18 portrait of Sophie under arches is brilliant doesn't matter if its set up or spontaneity seen and captured, the composition and light is spectacular even if that was my only shot the trip would be worth it thank you for sharing. side note for me I've rarely found color images to be "silent" as color for me always has more energy inits very essence thus the B W work is able to communicate silence better
Thank you so much David! I so appreciate your words that portrait is also one of my favourites of this bunch, agree with you on the colour and silence, I don’t think it’s impossible but it’s definitely much harder to attain.