My Dad Shoots Film for the First Time in 20 Years
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
- Without a doubt, the most special video I've had the pleasure of making. I took my dad to one of his favorite places on earth and had him shoot a few rolls of film through my Bronica SQ. This was his first time finishing a roll of film in 20 years. My dad originally got me in to photography and kickstarted my love for film, so to return the favor in a small way meant a lot to me. It was also a very memorable and important day together as the last decade has been difficult for my entire family with the loss of my mother in 2008. Hope you enjoy this special episode :)
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it don't get much better than this.
Thank you man ❤️
Brae this was absolutely incredible. Literally in tears here. I had no idea about your mom, I’m sorry for your loss. This is such a special video man, thank you for making it. My grandad gave me my first film camera and I wish I could’ve done the same thing with him. This is only going to get more special as the years go by ♥️ much love.
Ah thank you so much man. Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and say these kind words ❤️
It's so cool how your Dad seems to just be trying out something he had long not done anymore and the photos immediately reflect his past experience... the photographs instantly had this feeling of "yeah, this was taken by a photographer" :D
and I looove the message of the story at the end Brae! :)
Ah thank you dude! Really means a lot. Was awesome seeing him get out there again 😎
as someone who lost their dad growing up this hit hard man. great work on the storytelling and directing, you're always getting better.
Im sorry to hear about your loss. I am glad the video reached you well ❤️ all the best!
Not many photography videos here on TH-cam have heart, and this has heart... it takes courage to be vulnerable. Thank you for sharing and having the courage to talk about your grief, your relationship with your dad, and coming to full circle in your journey with photography. Blessings to you Brae
Thank you very much!
As I'm watching, I can just tell the connection you have to your father and how he's played an important role in your life. It shows in your eyes when you look at him. What an awesome video Brae! Thanks for sharing this special thing.
Thank you for taking the time to watch ❤️
Brae...this is incredible! 20 minutes just went by. Thank you for sharing your story. We'll look forward to your Norway and Hawaii episodes with your Dad :) -- what a simple and yet powerful content!
Thank you so much!
This is honestly so beautiful. Your dad was my photography teacher all through middle school so this one hits a little harder! Love the passion you guys have.
Thanks Yvonne 😊
This style of your dad is fire. That carhartt jacket, the sunglasses, the camera. BANGER!!!!
should be super proud of this one man. Incredible.
Thank you dude ❤️
Wow, Brae, to me this is your best video yet. The story, the imagery and the music combine to become something very special. This should become mandatory viewing. Seeing you so close with your dad in this beautiful place brought a tear to my eye. Thanks for sharing this very personal video. I’m sure I will revisit it quite a couple of times.
Thanks so much Christian. Really appreciate the kind words ❤️
Brae, this video deserves an award of some kind! Thank you for sharing this personal story, and for the excellent videography and the outstanding images. Your dad has an excellent eye--I really enjoy his emphasis on the wide angle, his placing importance on the context, and his generous use of negative space. Your dad seems like a really nice, cool guy.
I‘m with you concerning the award 👍
Thank you Gary. Really appreciate that ❤️
Thanks Christian 👊🏼
What a warm and lovely video, oh, no, this is a stroy about dad and son. Thank you for sharing, nice job!!!
Thank you for watching ❤️
This kind of moments are the very reason why photography was invented in the first place. One day, hopefully not anytime soon, your father won't be around anymore. This video will be a treasure to you and your family. You guys share something awesome.
Thank you ❤️
I never thought a video about photography can have so much emotion and depth. I wish everyone has a relationship like this. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Pete!
don't think I've ever just smiled for this long while watching a TH-cam video. this is so special. and such an amazing video to have followed your video about artistic block this winter. incredible.
Thank you so much Robert! Appreciate the kind words.
Canon Beach! Yes, now I remember! That was one place my dad took my mom and I as I had a 3 day hangover from my 21st birthday. I feel really fortunate to have had an amazing trip there. My dad worked for an airline and we had flight privileges flying out from the midwest. Cancer would take both my parents just a few years later. So glad I could get out to the Redwoods and coast (near Santa Cruz) with my son in his 20s last year. Oh, loved the music choices for this vid.
Incredible photography, cinematography, lighting, story telling. ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS.
Thanks Jason!
Best documentary I've seen all year. Nice work and thanks for sharing this story.
It is so rare that you find a video that you will think about for weeks and months to come. What a beautiful approach to photography you and your Dad share. I got into photography because of my Dad and unfortunately I lost him at a young age and there's nothing I'd dream for more than a day like this with my Dad. What a gorgeous video, just simply one of the most beautiful reminders to live in the moment. I'd love to see what my Dad's reaction to my photography is and I've recently been having a lot of issues with dealing with my grief and this video was a brilliant reminder that things will be ok. It is days like the day you experienced with your Dad that are the reason people should keep going. Thank you for this video, even though I'm absolutely bawling my eyes out
Thank you Matthew. And I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Photography has been a beautiful way for me to mend some of the wounds. Its ability to heal cannot be overstated.
I have no words as most of them have already been said by the wonderful people in the comments. All I can say is that this video is one of the many things I will hold close and dear to me because it has two reminders. First one being that fathers should also be given flowers. Second is, never forget the experience. This is by far one of the most humbling videos I have ever watched. I'm gonna go mop the floor of my tears now. Luh you Brae, and thanks again for uploading.
Ah thank you so much Daniel. Couldn't agree more. Fathers deserve the world. Thanks for taking the time to watch!
couple years back my grandma emotionally carried me through the rock bottom of my life and photography is what has mended our bonds and granted us so many good memories. Our relationship would never be what it is today without putting a camera in my hand which was gifted from her. So real, so moving, so absolutely correct in your closing statements. Love the videos and keep up the great storytelling and display of emotion
Thanks for sharing this. It's a special medium, that's for sure. Cheers man!
Brae...That was pure love. My daughter and I went to the beach today to take pictures. First time I've spent time alone with her in many years. She used her phone, although she went to photography school and has the "gear". Simple. We watched the waves...did not need to say much...shot a few pictures...no bangers...just memories to remember, and just enjoyed the time. Photography allows time to focus what is on front of us.. a viewfinder that helps straighten the ups and downs, the right and the left...like your dad expressed. Good advice for life. The talk with your dad was just beautiful.. Thank you for this video...I needed it.
Gary, absolutely love that. No need for crazy gear or anything like that. It brings people together. Couldn't have said it better myself. All the best to you and your family!
the photos of ur dad falling in love with that part of his craft again -- proiceless
It was a special day indeed
People that can hide scars behind elegant smiles should rule the world. Thanks for the vid...
Thanks for watching!
I can only think of one word to describe this video...AWSOME!
I watch all your videos and have no clue why I never saw this one! This is absolutely your best video and these memories with your dad are priceless!
Thanks so much!
Amazing! Please keep taking photos and sharing. Best.
Thank you! Will do 👍🏻
I watched it with my morning coffee! I'm in tears, what an absolutely wonderful piece, Brae. Please make the Alaska and Hawaii follow ups, you'll cherish them forever.
Thank you man ❤️
Wow. Just really beautiful all around. Bravo.
Thank you!
Your dad is so cool ... and he did a great job ...
Thanks Gunnar!
What a great video ! Your story brought back so many wonderful memories. My dad bought me my first camera when I was a teen, then later built a darkroom in our basement for me. Cherish every moment with your dad.
So cool! Sounds like some amazing memories! Thanks for checking out the video.
Brae this was beautiful man! It’s amazing to see you and your dad share a day of photography. Watching you listen to him it’s clear there’s a deep respect. I hope to make some memories like this with my old man too.
Thank you very much, Roland. Appreciate you checking out the video and the kind words. Cheers!
Ben Howard, Shakey Graves and Gregory Alan Isakov... yet again Brae - magnificent music selection to compliment a magnificent video.
Ah thank you sir!!
This was one of the most heart warming videos I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing your families story. God bless you guys ❤
Thanks for watching :)
Omg so beautiful, your connection with your dad is amazing 🥲
Thanks :)
This was pure joy to watch! Thank you for sharing!!
Thanks for watching!!
What a lovely, heartfelt video story. Well done!!
Thank you!
Im so proud
Best video ever. What a memory you have collected, and shared.
Really appreciate that, thank you!
Beautiful! The message at the end made me bawl my eyes out! Nothing but wonderful memories captured in videos and film.
Ah thank you!
Sometimes you don't have the precise words to express something, sometimes you do. This time I do. This is simply beautiful. No other term could describe it better, as it has everything a story needs. It's not just a simple, well recorded and edited video, it's a whole story inside what you and your dad feel. I find it to be amazing. And so, great work, although I'm late seeing this a year after it's been published. I've loved every second of it. Thank you Brae, you inspire me as I'm trying to get my analog photography YT channel going. Brilliant, brilliant work.
Thank you so much dude! I really appreciate the kind comment. Happy shooting!
This is such a beautiful video. Leaving me both inspired and missing my father. I hope you guys continue to photograph together.
Thank you very much sir. ❤️
My dad didn't live long enough to be bothered with digital photography. He didn't miss much...
This is it. Thank you for sharing.
thanks for watching!
Just thank you Brae.
Thanks for watching, Mauro :)
Thanks for sharing such an intimate and special moment with us. Watching, I couldn’t help but think of the parallels to my own journey with photography. My dad passed away suddenly when I was 16yrs old. Just a year before he had gifted me my first film camera, a Zenit E SLR. He’d seen the bug I’d caught learning photography at school and I guess he wanted to fuel the fire in my belly. Every time I take my camera out to shoot I take him with me but I’d give everything to sit with him one last time, at our favourite beach, and thank him for what he gifted me. It’s was more than a camera, it was a lifetime pursuing a passion. Thank you so much for allowing me to reminisce.
Brett, so sorry for your loss. Incredible that you have that special token to hold onto. Nothing in this world more important than moments spent with your family. It's everything. Hold onto it. Much love sir and I wish you all the best. Thanks for sharing your story.
I think this is the best film photography related video I have ever seen. It was simply amazing. It brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful piece of art this is. You and your dad are truly special! Thanks for sharing this with us.
Ah thank you Viktor!
I lost my dad in 2000 and my mom in 2019. My dad wasn’t the easiest person to like or get along with, other than my mom I’m probably the only one that had something of a continuous relationship with him. I miss him but I have his old Argus C3 that I use when I’m feeling particularly emotional about something to do with him. I’m 70 now and the saddest part is that dad was the glue that held the rest of us together. With his loss we did just fly apart. Pictures and his camera are the best memories I have. Cherish them forever
Thanks for sharing this Sophie. I’m sorry about both of your losses. I feel like each family has their own “glue” as you mentioned. Very cool you still have that camera to remember him by. I wish you all the best and thanks for taking the time to check out the video ❤️
This is incredible man! Your dad never lost his eyes for composition and taking dope pics!
Thank you!
One word, incredible! Thanks for the reminder what photography is all about.
Thanks for checking it out!
This is hands down one of the best videos I’ve ever seen in my lifetime. Thank you endlessly for sharing ❤️
Thanks Marissa!
thank you so much for your transparency and just being you man. it was beautiful to see you and your dad bonding and how he put a camera in your hand and the rest just flowed
Thank you so much ❤️
didn't think i'd be home crying over a film yt video on a sat night but here we are.
Haha my b 😂
Brilliant, in many ways! Good advice, wonderful message.
Thanks :)
You keep setting the bar higher and higher, man. A lot of videos here on TH-cam try to sell a lifestyle and make people feel like we need more if we let it (more gear, followers, travel, clarity slider 😂), and it can weigh on my our mental health sometimes. Your videos always do the complete opposite. They make me feel inspired and motivated to create the way I want. Production quality has been off the charts, and as far as I’m concerned you’re the best visual storyteller on here. Thank you to both you and your dad for this one.
Dude this is incredibly kind. Thank you! That’s the goal with my videos so to hear that is great. Appreciate you taking the time to watch! 👊🏻
Wow … just wow .. I loved every minute of this video, the photos & the story, thank you for sharing !
Thank you :)
really touching! your father did a great job... and so are you now!
Thanks Ricardo!
Great video is really nice how you and your old man can bond like this.
Sublime. Well done, and thank you.
Thanks for watching :)
Wow ... sensational, fabulous
thanks :)
This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing it!
Thanks for watching!
Bravo!!!! Such a beautiful tribute to your father.
Thank you Trevor!
Just incredible! What a great video. Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks for watching Daniel!
Beautiful video, watched from beginning to end. Your dad is awesome, and you're a great son for doing this.
Thank you ❤️
man... hands down... this must be the best and realest yt video ever produced! thank u so much for sharing it with us buddy
ah thank you! really means a lot
What am absolutely lovely video. Thank you for sharing this with us ❤️
Thanks for checking it out :)
Great video. Made me cry. Understand you! Your final message is priceless. Enjoy your life, Dad and family. One day you will reunite with your Mom. Thanks your incredible courage to put this video together.
Thank you so much Jerry!
My father was the one who got me into photography about 12 years ago and it doesn't get much better than going out shooting with him. Sadly, it also took me a while to realize it. Glad you had fun man, definitely one of your best videos!
Better late than never! Thanks for watching sir ❤️
Easily the best film photography video I have seen on this platform dude.
Story is truly everything and this one connected with me on the deepest level. Well done brother
Thank you so much, Thomas. Means a lot!
This is the best video I've seen on this website.
Oh my, what an honor. Thank you!
Wow..... this is just incredible. Thank you for creating this Brae!
Thanks for watching!
Beautiful Video Brae. Thanks to you and dad for sharing a sliver of your lives with us, watching it brought back so many personal memories with my old man.
Thank you dude 👊🏼
That's great. Lost my dad in '13. This hit me in the feels, cheers.
Sorry to hear about your loss sir. Nobody deserves it. Thank you for taking the time to watch. Glad it reached you well ❤️
One of the best videos I have ever watched on this platform. Incredible work, Brae. Special special stuff. Thanks for letting us into your life in this way.
Man thanks so much Drew!
Dude.......... your videos just keep getting better and better. I keep saying each one is my favorite but I don't think this one can be topped. This was just.... BEAUTIFUL. I literally called out of work one day and just binge watched a butt load of your videos. Didn't intend to. I literally just got sucked into it. Your narration skills are beautiful and soothing, the filming and editing is casual yet, feel so next level, and your photo's being a film head as myself, are just so addictive to see. That's coming from someone that isn't really interested in a lot of people's work. It really takes a special photographer to catch my attention. Someone that is actually passionate about it as myself and most people just don't have that energy. You sir, you have it. Thank you so much for taking the time to film these videos and take so many photo's. I'm sure this lifestyle is expensive between the film and gas prices right now. I'm not sure what you do for work but apparently it's working hahah I hope you continue to make videos for more time to come. If not, of course, I respect that. We all get burnt out from time to time. As always take care man!
Wow, thank you so much dude. Really appreciate the kind words and feedback. No plans to stop! Cheers 👊🏻
Love this! Thank you for this.
Just wonderful - thank you for sharing this
Thanks for watching :)
Damn! You made me cry. What a beautiful video! I've been taking trips with my mum, creating memories with her and making images to record those special trips. Although I do love the WA coast, there's just something magical about the OR coast. Keep doing what you do. I'll keep watching.
Thank you so much! Appreciate you taking the time to check out the video 🙏🏼
Casual flex that you have a dad
This video was sooo awesome!! I bet it was so fun to just hang out and take photos with your dad. Glad you got to document this special moment🥲
It was a great day man. Thanks for watching :)
Thank you for letting us into this part of your life. Very cool.
Thanks for taking the time to watch!
this was very inspiring! thank you so much
Thanks for watching!
Brilliant video, lovely journey, and beautiful pictures!
Thanks dude :)
Such a special video. The cinematogrophy was brilliant and the story so beautiful and full of real emotions. It's not easy to make your viewers feel emotinoally touched after a video but I really felt it with this one. Makes me miss the coast!
Thank you Jordi! Glad you enjoyed :)
Fantastic work Brae. A great reminder of why we love this medium.
Thanks Marco!
What a beautiful relationship! Intertwined by a shared love of photography in a place that's dear to your family, your dad and yourself. It's always amazing not only to share but be part of someone's legacy. I have Bronica SQ, which needs a little TLC and cleaning. Its images and ease of use has helped make some great memories. Great video, appreciated your ability to tell a great story Brae. #Londonlovesyou
Thank you so much for the kind words and taking the time to check out the video. Much appreciated! Cheers :)
First video of yours I have had the pleasure of viewing. A fantastic journey, thank you and Keep up the great work. I will be watching a few more this evening. All the best to you and your Dad.
Thank you very much Lawrence! :)
Unreal video Brae. It was awesome to see you spend time and connect with your dad through photography.
Thanks TJ :)
This was a fantastic video. It actually had me crying it was so good. Thanks for sharing this moment.
Ah thank you Nick!
Wow!What a cool Dad!!! Excellent video Brae!!!!!!
Thanks Sammy :)
Great video. It's one that you will treasure and revisit many times during your life. My father was also the person who inspired me to take pictures later in my life. Going back through the slides my father took all through the years not only provides me with countless memories but also provided memories for many others that were also in the photos. Photos are important for many reasons. They are the best gift you can give. I also have mainly used the digital process over the last several years. You and your father have now made we want to grab my medium format film cameras and start shooting with them again. Thank you again for making this video.
I just knew your dad was gonna shell out some bangers when I saw the high top Vans lol. Glad you guys got to have such a special moment
haha no doubt 😂
What's better than youself shooting film, having your dad shooting film with you. Lovely video Brae! :D
Thank you Devin!
Your father is the coolest! Amazing vídeo 👊🏻❤
Thanks 🙏🏻
Thank you for sharing this with all of us, truly amazing
Thanks for watching Anthony!
i love this video dude, probably my favourite from you. my father passed a couple months ago, and he is the reason i got into film photography. so glad you two did this. ❤
Man I’m so sorry to hear that. What a great gift he was able to give you though. All the best dude ❤️
Brae, man, great video! That picture of your dad at the 15:50 mark is incredible. And your monologue at the end…🔥❤️🔥❤️
Thank you Jeremiah!
Thank you man, I needed that, beautiful story, brilliant video 🙏
Thank you Lee!
Beautiful. The images, the scenes and the story.
Thank you very much sir!